The MAT Center

Jul 2021

My family recently joined The MAT Center for both mental and physical well being. We couldn't be more happy with all the Senseis who share their wisdom and experiences. All of the members of The MAT Center have been awesome with assisting with our development in Aikido. In addition, The MAT center creates a great communal environment where everyone takes care of each other.

Sep 2019

I have been a student of Michael Black's for over three years, and my son has been a student of his dojo for a little longer than that. My son is autistic and we took a chance in hopes of finding a place that would teach him martial arts so help him with his focus. Michael Black was generous in welcoming him to his kids program, and within a couple months we saw definite improvements in his concentration.

The MAT Center offers a kids program that teaches a combination of martial arts techniques: Aikido, Jiu Jistu and Karate taught by experts in these arts. This combination of martial arts offer children a well rounded approach to self defense, and for my son a...read full review

Sep 2019

Mr. Garcia was our daughter's instructor for 10 years. She is now away at college and their picture together at the end of a belt test, remains on our refrigerator. If you are looking for a world class role model for your children, there is no other like Mr. Garcia. He IS that person that you and your children will remember as the most dedicated positive influence of their childhood.
Craig and Veronica Gilbert