Mountain Eagle Karate Academy

I can't say enough positive comments about this dojo. My son has been coming here since May when he was 3. He is 4 now and has learned so much. Not only has he learned skills in karate that enhance his core strength and dexterity, he is also learning responsibility and commitment. The senseis here are very patient with my son and have worked with him at his level. They encourage him and even check up on him if he is absent. They are truthful about his skills, yet kind. They have several different levels of classes and each student must work on a homework sheet each month as well as a Self Discipline card that the students return before they are allowed to test up in belts. The Self Discipline cards have a reading section, a karate practice section, and a chores section. MEKA also bring in senpais at times to work with the students one on one or in small groups to help them be more successful. I'm so very glad that we found this dojo. My son's dexterity as well as self esteem has tremendously improved! Thank you, MEKA and cheers!

My son and I started at Mountain Eagle Karate Academy in 2013 and it was probably the best thing I've ever done for myself. I was in my mid-40s and very overweight. It turned out that starting karate was the activity I'd been looking for to get into shape. Before long I'd dropped 85 lbs. and was in the best shape of my life. On top of getting healthy, Mountain Eagle has a fantastic, extremely supportive community and we've made many great friends. My son and I have since earned black belts, but more importantly, we've learned awesome skills and lessons that will stay with us for life. I can't say enough about Mark and Anna Gorman and what a wonderful dojo MEKA is.

My daughter has loved going here. The owners are amazing and the environment is perfect!

I just can't say enough positive things about this karate school. Sensei Anna and Renshi Mark have created a supportive atmosphere of learning, good health, structure and fun! Now in my late 40s, I haven't practiced karate since a preteen, and was very selective about which dojo to go to at this stage of life, however from day one I immediately took to this school. The instructors explain everything very carefully while constantly push me to be better. It is clear that they genuinely care about their students.

Great place to train. Family owned and operated and a fantastic family it is. Mark and Anna teach respect and discipline and top quality karate technique. This a special place, don't miss out. Karate is not just for kids, they have an awesome adult program with students who have been there since they were kids. Don't let your little girl start dating without taking classes from Anna, start preparing early !!!!!

This is a school for kids not adults. I was a member for years. I was rarely promoted while 12 year olds were black belts. I started sparring black belts and made them look like fools. Sensei Anna hated me so much, she strangled me unconscious-- an illegal move in karate -- and tried to kill me. I'm lucky to be alive. If you value your life, you will avoid this school. If they don't like you, they will try to kill you. They say "karate is a dangerous sport and you signed a waiver." It doesn't matter that the instructor killed you with an illegal tactic. This is the most dangerous karate school in existence. If you walk out there alive, count yourself lucky. They also used to have a sadistic monster there named Clarence who would fight new white belts at full force using every illegal tactic in the book. Run from this school.The irony is that I caught one of Sensei Anna's kicks. I could have kicked her remaining leg out from underneath her, but I was trying to be kind, sportsman like. My reward for kindness was that she tried to kill me.I look over all of these five star reviews from parents. None of these people have had to spar Anna. She's a dirty fighter. If she can't win fair and square, she will cheat.