Flaherty’s Kenpo Karate Studio 1

Me: I want to learn so badly, but I feel like I’m too old to start now. (sad face)
Mr. Cantrelle The Owner: No way! I teach students of all ages and one is _​_​years old!
(I forgot how old, but it was something at least 60+ and my mind started buzzing about how I can ACTUALLY attempt this karate thing. For real…)
Me: Hmm, I’ll think about it… (Nah, there isn’t much to think about. Imma sign up tomorrow!)
Fast forward several months.
I’m extremely pleased with the experiences I’ve had at this location. I take adult classes on weeknights and it works out well with my busy schedule. The teaching staff is fantastic. Mr. and Mrs. Cantrelle along with Mr. and Mrs. Aubert are friendly, respectful, and highly experienced. I feel motivated to do my best, yet I don’t feel chastised when I make mistakes. Day by day, I feel more and more prepared to defend myself in real-​world situations. This is a true learning environment.
Come try a free class. You’ll be hooked!

Good for children, also adults. Been here for 5+ years. The black belts are nice and helpful. I heard a famous site called it the best in the bay, I honestly think it’s true.

My daughter started taking Tiny Tiger (preschool/​kinder age) classes with Mr. and Mrs. Cantrelle about 4 months ago. Not only has she gained confidence, she has also learned how to take direction from others and learned a great deal about respect. Mr. and Mrs. Cantrelle are wonderful with children and great teachers. My daughter loves karate and has really blossomed since she joined Flaherty’s Kenpo Karate.

I started training in martial arts in 1987 and have been taught multiple styles of karate all over the world. When I arrived in the U.S. in 2005 I wanted to continue my Kenpo background and found Master Flaherty’s school, the FKKA. I started as a white belt and worked my way up the system, gaining knowledge, strength, and a martial arts system that is as rewarding as it is challenging. As a current black belt I continue to be rewarded with insights into teaching, increasingly difficult and interesting techniques, and the guidance of Mr. Cantrelle who is the San Jose school owner. Whether you are child or an adult, the options to train, learn, and succeed at kenpo karate are only limited by your own dedication to a martial art that many of us consider an integral part of our lives.

Before putting my daughter in martials arts 4yrs ago. we searched a lot of school and even had her enrolled in one for about 4months before swiching to Flaherty’s Kenpo Karate. They ppl are friendly, and they truly have a knack for handling children. All the instructor approach as well as let of an aura of respect and confidence. My daughter started at age 4 and is now on her 4^th yr with Flaherty’s. This is def the place she will stay for what we believe to be the best place to continue growth. Thanks Flaherty’s! Oh, and the quality of the classes, and they schedule here compared to price is very, very reasonable.