Kachi Karate

Excellent facility, world class staff, great atmosphere.

As an 18 year karate practitioner and competitor. I can honestly say that Sensei Robert is, simple put, one of the best. He is passionate about his craft and is willing to go the extra mile for every one of his students. Originally he was located in Slovakia, I travelled all from Florida two summers in a row receive instructions from Sensei Robert. Every time our paths cross is a blessing and I wish him all the best.
In Summary, anyone can benefit by learning karate from this great teacher.
— Kevin

First of all, I knew nothing about karate other than what I saw on the Karate Kid, and when I pictured kids taking karate I pictured a hard ass teacher yelling at his students just like that mean teacher at the Cobra Kai dojo. So when my father-​in-​law suggested my daughter try a karate class near our house, I was a bit hesitant… she was only four, REALLY tiny, and not the most aggressive kid; but she was coordinated and definitely could use the discipline; so we decided to try a free class with Kachi Karate. When I met Sensei Robert him and heard how he spoke to my daughter as he took her aside to teach her some basic things before class, I could see he was a really nice guy who had a special way with kids… and my anxiety about this whole thing just went away.
In the beginning, my daughter had a hard time following along as a lot of the class had been taking karate for at least a few more months. After the first couple of classes, she wanted to quit, but we convinced her to stick with it for just one month and told her she could quit if she didn’t like it by then. Sensei Robert had always made it a point to make sure the higher belts in the class take care of and teach the younger ones. This helped her a lot, to feel like the older kids were supportive of her and not going to make fun of her. it was also a great lesson in responsibility for the older kids as well. At home, she kept practicing and practicing, and one day was able to get some of the moves from the kata she was learning. From achieving that, it ignited her confidence and commitment to the class as a whole. So much so that she has kept up with this for over year a year now!
I also really like the fact that there are two female teachers — Sensei Maile and Sensei Shannon. They are both so good with the kids and I am grateful that my daughter gets to see at an early age that women can be both feminine and strong at the same time.
And now, I see karate in a whole new light. It has kept my daughter physically and mentally fit, but also instilled in her important life values. She started kindergarten this year at Aina Haina school and I truly believe that Kachi Karate has helped her transition into this new chapter in her life more seamlessly. It is evident not only in her work ethic, discipline, and respect for others, but also in her ability to make new friends, try new things and be a more confident person overall.
Sensei Robert has also expanded his dojos around town and even has a karate class for 3 – 5 year olds that my 3 year old son will be trying soon! I think it’s great what he is doing for the communities around here and I would highly recommend his classes for any child, boy or girl — as they will be getting much more than self-​defense skills — you’ll be surprised at what they can accomplish and what kind of person they will become!

So far I been very impress with Sesei, I took my five year old daughter to see a lesson with him and what I saw impressed me. The behavior of the kids represent greatly his teaching skills. All the kids, even one that look as young as 3, were very respectful and follow directions all the time. Sesei is a very charismatic person and the kids follow his lead. The monthly fee is reasonable and comparable to other karate classes I had previously looked at before. I’m looking forward to taking my daughter to his class for now on.

Kachi Karate has been a great experience for my kids! Sensei Robert is a caring, fun teacher who expects the best from his kids, at whatever skill level they are. He knows how to push them without making them feel discouraged. He tries to instill respect and discipline in the students which I deeply appreciate. This is a great class overall and I’d highly recommend it to others.

This is an awesome karate class for kids. My son has taken other karate classes before, but he really likes this class. The sensei is great with the kids. He thoroughly teaches them the right techniques. The sensei incorporates discipline with fun, competitions, and trophies. I would highly recommend this class.