Villari’s Martial Arts Center

Both my big kids love this place! They have been going for years, and are developing so much skill and confidence as a result. Movie nights are a plus
I sure wish we’d opted for them as a birthday party destination. Went with someone we didn’t know and paid a huge, huge price.

My son attends classes here, and has for the past year. He has ADHD and the classes have been great for his self-​esteem and focus. We love the instructors — everyone is supportive and knowledgable.
Sensei Mark is very charitable and they are a major part of the community, participating in many events such as the Relay for Life.
They also run a fabulous «Karate Kamp» in the summertime, my son attended both weeks last summer, had a blast, and will return this summer.

Villari’s is an excellent place for kids. Highly recommended.
Allison (now 8) has been going here for about 6 months and she loves it. The instructors are really great with kids, very nice, very friendly and welcoming.
Once a month they have movie night. $ 15 for pizza, movies, and 3 hours of babysitting while the parents can go out for dinner!

First off — I am not slender, and I am not bendy (see my review of Spirit Bear Power Yoga to confirm). When I was a teenager, I had studied Tae Kwon Do, but that was 20 years hence.
A year and a half ago, my then seven year old daughter wanted to take Karate, and I thought it was a capital idea. We checked out several places near downtown Natick, and decided to give these folks a try.
We were both so impressed with Mark (owner) and the folks at the studio that we both signed up out of the trial program. Kids get a variety of age-​appropriate instruction, separated both by age and by belt rank. The kids are generally great kids who have been nothing but amazing to my daughter who has some special needs. There has been a dramatic change in her self-​confidence and her interest in trying new things since enrolling. When she started, she was too shy to do almost anything public, now she gets excited to compete in tournaments and get in front of the class at school.
The adult classes are also great. I never thought at 35 and fat I’d be doing martial arts again, but the people are amazing. Honestly, I attend as much for the folks as I do for the workout. The workouts are great, tough, but fun. Classes are available at night and during the weekend.
The studio is socially active, contributing time and money to local charities like the Relay for Life and the Natick Food Pantry.
Getting involved at this studio is one of the best things I have done for my kiddo and for myself in years.