TAMA Family Martial Arts

Been going for over a year now with my son. Great instructors for all age levels. I'm retired army and this has been a great workout to keep in shape. Update they started an after school program that picks up and trains in karate during the year. They also do homework and get a snack.

The instructors are top notch. They love the kids as well as what they do. The curriculum teaches the kids self defense, and self esteem. Master Tecnico is a caring man who takes pride in his role in children's lives.

Tama is an outstanding martial arts facility. I have trained in multiple disciplines, with multiple instructors, in multiple gyms, and in multiple cities. Tama is by far my favorite for several reasons. First, a quality martial arts gym should be clean b/c a dirty gym leads to staph infections and other health problems. From the moment you walk in, Tama smells clean, looks clean, and is maintained in an exceptionally clean state. This is the cleanest gym I have ever seen in my many years of training and would not hesitate to let a child train on any mat or with any gear in this gym. Second, Master Taningco and his staff are fabulous instructors and they are very good with children. They instill discipline and give corrective instruction in a positive, encouraging manner that corrects behavior without putting people down or insulting them. The instructors are patient with young children and explain to them why a behavior is less desirable than another. Instruction is clear and firm, but it is also supportive of learning in a positive, fun environment. Lastly, Master Taningco and his staff are competent, qualified professional martial artists. They are well-versed in their arts and many have extensive experience in competition, teaching, military / law enforcement, and other practical applications of martial arts. The staff at Tama are not people who learned some martial arts and teach it casually for extra money or while going to college. These folks are lifelong martial artists who are dedicated to their craft. In closing, I train with Master Taningco and I have a very diverse background (Krav Maga, Muay Thai, BJJ, Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, etc). He has worked with my background to refine my skills and make my abilities more effective. My foot work is cleaner. My hands are sharper and more precise. My movements are better timed with my strikes. And, I am much better equipped to train alone on a heavy bag when I'm not in a lesson. I have been 100% satisfied with my Tama experience. It is competitively priced when compared to what I've paid elsewhere. I have recommended it to friends...both beginners and experienced martial artists of all ages. This is an outstanding facility with outstanding staff. I highly recommend Tama to anyone looking for martial arts training.

I remember shopping for my first martial arts school. The first thing that struck me about TAMA was the skill of its senior students. I knew I had found the school for me. The kempo program is deep and diverse, and and students are encouraged to explore techniques outside their formal curriculum and bring them into their own personal repertoire. I had the good fortune to study 10 years at TAMA before a work-related move took me two time zones away. My time at TAMA laid a solid, diverse foundation that I continue to build on today. If you're in or around Dayton and looking for a martial arts school, be sure to check it out.

Master T is a great instructor. All the students are helpful and insightful. I feel like I made a lot of physical gains ever since I started there.