Martial Arts International

We started our son in this class as a way to exert energy and hopefully as a way to harness some of his temper. Right off the bat he really enjoyed it, the Senseis were great as well as the front desk ladies. Sensei Butler was wonderful, he is very patient with the kids and at the same time he makes it fun while they are learning to keep their interest. Unfortunately after about 8 months of taking classes my son lost interest (as he does with all things he tries). If he ever told us he would like to try again MAI would definitely be our only place to go. A+++ to all of them.

We have been here for 3 ½ years. The staff is amazing and they are truly genuine in helping your child grow physically as well as mentally. My son now wants to be a sensei! Thanks especially to Sensei Quan and Sensei Butler for helping Shane through this amazing journey!!!

Could not recommend this more highly. Sensei Manos has been great to work with, and understands the challenges and conflicts of raising a family. We are a couple of years in now, and we hoped our son (6 years old) would learn self-​discipline, patience, humility, respect and confidence. This program has far exceeded our expectations, and really helped in so many other areas of my sons life. ALL of the Sensei’s have been great, but in particular our current Sensei (Quon) has shown a tremendous amount of patience while challenging our son to do his best. Put your kids in this program if you can — they have some no cost/​easy ways to get started!

Our son started going to the Little Dragons class through the city of Yorba Linda. It was an inexpensive way to see if he would like karate. Our daughter observed him having a lot of fun and she asked if she could try it too. She was offered 2 weeks to try it for free with the uniform included. We have been there ever since. Our son transitioned to regular classes after 6 months of Little Dragon classes. Both kids have a lot of fun and really love their sensei. It feels like a family. By the way our son has ADHD and high functioning autism. All the sensei have been patient and thorough during instructions.

My 5-​year old son has been in the Lil Dragons class for a year and LOVES it. The facility is clean and sensei Evan is wonderful with the kids. Focus is on karate skills, balance, agility & listening skills.

Sesei Rick Manos and all the senseis at the dojo are excellent and professional. The senseis work wonderfully with kids and adults. The facility is clean and well maintained. Not only is physical training emphasized but also self-​esteem, discipline, respect. Highly recommended!

Great place to start your kids off on karate. We started our son in their little dragons program and he loved it. The little dragons program is great fun, loaded with energy and teaches kids discipline and good values, the only issue I had was the extreme repetitiveness of the program but I guess for 4 – 7 year olds, repetition is key. Also the class was only 30 mins long, I think the kids could’ve handled a bit longer training. Otherwise a great program and best price in town!

My kids and I have been studying martial arts at the MAI. I tried the Krav Maga classes and observed my kids for a while before I committed to karate myself. Both my kids had taken martial arts at two different dojos and did not enjoy the classes. I had taken karate many years ago and had gone up to brown-​black belt before moving to US.
The classes /​senseis at the MAI are stimulating, well rounded and old fashioned. There is a true sense of the art and family at this Dojo.
I feel fortunate to have found and been recommended to a well established school of martial arts that has given me my health back as well.
I have never felt so fit and my doctor is amazed that within 8 months of attending MAI I had to be taken off blood pressure medication and I have not had to see my chiropractor for over 2 years now.
The team of senseis at the MAI have been a great support for my kids and I through our lives.
I would highly recommend this school if you are looking for a safe, caring, serious yet most fun place for yourself or your family

Attending MAI with my son has changed both of our lives. My son and I were a little lost after my divorce from his father, so I decided to sign us up for a summer activity that interested us both. Over a year later, we still love coming to class and have been enfolded into a family-​style community that has helped us achieve physical and mental growth.
My son is more confident and looks up to all of the senseis so much! It’s affected the way he views himself, his roles, and the world around him. He can’t wait to be a sensei himself someday. :)
I started at 39-​years-​old, all flab. Now I’m 41, I have (some) muscles, and I have energy like I’ve never known. I fall a lot. I get hurt a lot. But the senseis are all patient, encouraging, and inspiring.
Sensei R. Manos is fair, flexible, and family-​centered. He has created a program that works and has affected the surrounding communities positively. (Even my Starbucks barista got his black belt there many years ago!)
Sensei E. Manos is serious, yet amazing with the small kids. He did a fantastic job when my son had his birthday party at the dojo, AND he teaches the bad-​ass MMA class that I can only shiver at the thought of.
Sensei Butler is the perfect combo of skill, brains, and humor. He can manage a large, multi-​rank class as well as push the one-​on-​one student. He’s been our main class sensei, and we both admire him so much.
Sensei De La Rosa is toughtoughtough, but compassionate when he needs to be. (Though he never says he’s sorry for making me pop my veins! Haha) He has shown us both that the mind-​body-​spirit connection is paramount.
Sensei Quon/​Quan/​Kwan/​Kwon is a fantastic technician. His microadjustments and attention to detail have helped my son and me to get more in touch with our bodies.
Sensei Keith may seem young, but his one-​on-​one teaching has gotten me to where I am. He knows my weaknesses better than I do, and he always anticipates what I will need to work on. Worth every penny of the private lessons!
Sensei Matthew is hilarious and helpful, and I love watching him practice. He inspires my son to kick around the house like a maniac. I love it!
Senseis Lola and Billy are our family inspiration. They moved through the ranks together and are now role models for my son and me – and I’m sure for other families in the dojo.
I took the time to comment on all the senseis we’ve worked with because they are the heart of our life-​changing experience at MAI. Three years ago, I was very overweight, unmotivated, and always pissed off at something. My son was confused and was trying to find a way to connect to his workaholic mom. Who knew that kicking and punching and sweating would be our answer? True, sometimes I cry or throw-​up during/​after a workout. But inside, I’m smiling.

I took a Krav Maga class here for about 8 weeks through the Anaheim’s Park and Rec with my boyfriend. Small class, only 5 to 6 people, which allowed the Sensei to give you more individualized attention. This place is small albeit friendly, and family-​owned; the owner personally asked my boyfriend and I how we liked the place.
I wish I could come back, but school gets in the way. At $ 99 per month for unlimited Krav Maga, the price is pretty reasonable. Come here to not only get your butt kicked, but to learn how to kick butt!

LOVE this dojo. Had my kids enrolled at another school before moving here– they had fun and memorized a few forms and got new belts every couple of months. This is a more comprehensive and rigorous school that still manages to be a lot of fun. My wife and I ended up joining the adult classes and have both lost weight and gained strength. The senseis are all professional, skilled, and dedicated. They offer lots of supplemental activities (open sparring times, tournaments, evening kids’ parties/​training, specialty seminars) — some for a reasonable price, but a lot of them free with your membership. They make you work to advance– the higher level adult and kid students have great form and strong moves– and they offer lots of help when I spar with them (after they beat me ;)). Not a hard-​sell type of place, either, as some other reviewers have mentioned. HIGHLY recommended.

Little place, Nice People, CLEAN
My son took some introductory lessons at MAI. In then end he decided that Karate was not a sport for him and decided to not continue. I like that I did NOT get any high pressure sales. Sensi Rick (and his staff) are low keyed on the business and compition. Want to have the kids learn and enjoy the benifits of the SPORT.
If he wants to enroll in Karate, I know where I will be taking him.
Thank you for the Truly FREE introductory lessons.

this place is GREAT the kids there are learning so much my 5 yr old alex is always jazzed when its karate time he loves the class sensei butler is awesome as well as the other teachers
Alex is still a white belt but loves this place and so do i they get a good workout and are also being taught discipline i even use the kioske? command at home when i want his undivided attention’

My daughter has been taking Karate at this dojo for almost a year and she absolutely loves it. The Sensai’s are exceptionally fantastic. They have taught my daughter a world of confidence. It’s a fun and exciting atmosphere for both kids and adults. All the Sensai’s are very patient and caring. I am very fortunate to have found a good dojo for my daughter.

Incredible dojo. I’ve trained at a couple different dojos, but spent over a decade at MAI (eventually earning my black-​belt). I stopped by today to visit and I was glad to see it still is the same energetic, amazing place I remember. I look forward to returning sometime in the near future.

I have been an adult student at MAI for a few years and I highly recommend MAI to any adult looking to start a martial arts program. MAI has changed my life.
I grew up in New Jersey and seriously trained in Tae Kwon Do for a number of years. I got close to Junior Black Belt before my family moved to California. At the time, my dad could not find a martial arts school in the area as good as the one in NJ. I finally lost interest and quit… gave up on the goal of becoming a black belt and forgot about my love for martial arts. And then, one fateful day a few years ago, my dad met owner Sensei Rick Manos. He was very impressed by MAI. He told me about the dojo and I thought, «Why not? I’ll try MAI and give martial arts a shot again.» It was the best decision.
My brother and I were fortunate enough to start by taking private lessons with the owner himself, Sensei Rick Manos. He was an incredible teacher and we learned valuable self-​defense techniques from him. Our time with him got us hooked and we enrolled in MAI’s adult karate classes. Sensei Manos’ passion for martial arts, enthusiasm for teaching, and commitment to his students are passed down to all of the teaching Senseis. They are all incredible teachers and I’ve learned so much from them. They always encourage you and push you to be your best; they never belittle you!
Thanks to training at MAI, I am in the best shape of my life. Classes really give you a full body work out. MAI renewed my love for martial arts and most importantly, I’m consistently learning how to defend myself. It reinforced lessons I have learned throughout my life: work hard and do your absolute best; respect others — your superiors, as well as, your peers; be loyal to your loved ones; and embrace discipline.
MAI inspired me to set new goals in my life to achieve, including the goal I gave up on: earning black belt. You have to earn every rank at MAI; nothing is ever simply given to you. I knew that I did not want to earn my black belt anywhere else but MAI. Recently earning my black belt at MAI was an honor and a dream come true.
Last, but not least, MAI gave me a second home and family. The dojo is a place where I can feel safe and comfortable. I am blessed to have met mentors and lifelong friends. Again, MAI changed my life and I highly recommend it because I know it will change yours too.

My Son has been an active student at MAI for about a year now. The knowledge he has gained and great experience with each class has been one of the best investments ever made. Every Sensei/​Instructor really takes the time to ensure he is learning and having fun while doing it. From the initial classes to all of the extra programs they provide. Karate in the park, Ninja night, including the video updates on the upcoming schedule at the dojo, you will not be disappointed. In addition to the knoweldge gained, i also feel we have gained friends/​good influences in our life. My suggestion if you are looking for karate/​self defense classes consider MAI. Your experience will far exceed your expectations. Thank you MAI!

My daughter has been taking her Karate lessons here for about 1 month and she loves it. The drive is a bit far for me but worth every mile, She loves all of her Sensai’s and enjoys every bit of her lessons. You just get a great vibe from everyone here, Tell you the truth I know nothing about Martial Arts but she seems to have an amazing time and they all take the time and patience to teach her. This is a family owned business so be aware to be welcomed in with open arms.
If you want your child to learn discipline, respect, self confidence, exercise, etc I highly recommend this place.
Thanks
PS. Ask for Rick he’s the owner :)

My son has been taking classes here for almost 3 years now. He started in the Little Dragons program when he was 4 years old and is now on the journey to becoming a black belt! We, as a family, couldn’t be happier with MAI!!!
MAI is a black belt school so all of the students are taught by knowledgeable and professional black belt Senseis. As a parent, I truly feel the Senseis care about the kids, wanting them to do their best and to succeed not only in the dojo but outside in life as well. My son has gained confidence in himself, learned what true respect means, and learned how discipline can help you reach your goals.
What we love about MAI is, not only do they teach martial arts here, they also have lots of fun! They provide opportunities for the kids to goof off and enjoy themselves! Activities such as Ninja Night, Park Training, Beach Training, and Pizza Parties all provide opportunities for the families and Senseis to have fun together.
We highly recommend MAI!

4.5 stars: I took Krav Maga classes here and really enjoyed it. Julie is an excellent instructor and she makes everyone feel very comfortable working within their own fitness and skill level. She pushes you outside of your comfort zone just enough to make you sweat and find your aggression. I have never heard another student say anything that wasn’t positive about her.
The Anaheim Hills facility is always clean and the staff are friendly. The only complaint I’ve ever had is that sometimes there would be a large group of adults practicing Krav Maga in the small room, while a handful of little kids did Karate in the big room. What kind of sense does that make?
My children took some Karate lessons and enjoyed them. They didn’t stick to it, but that is no fault of the trainers. My kids’ weren’t really into it to begin with. I just wanted them to try something new.
TIP: They offer some great deals on classes through the city of Anaheim.