Our kids have been training with Alexanders for almost 6 years. Between the leadership/staff, martial arts training and integration of character building the environment is one of respect and growth, and they have fun doing it. I love that they reward the students for doing the and-then-some in karate class; acknowledge good school grades and attendance; and encourage them to read and develop discipline at home. They also teach the importance of being on time, giving their best every time and sticking up for themselves and others. It has become a family of people we admire and want to surround ourselves and kids. It is worth much more than the money we pay for this program.

I would not recommend Alexander’s Martial Arts. If you are looking for a karate studio, I urge you to find one that cares more about customer satisfaction than your wallet.I paid tuition in full for in-person lessons months prior to COVID-19, I respectfully shared that my children are not enjoying the online karate format that we are now being forced to participate in and requested a partial refund for the remainder of the year due to Alexander’s changing the arrangements that were previously agreed for in-person lessons. It appears that Mr. Alexander finds it acceptable to keep customers’ money and not provide the services that were agreed on, in addition to informing parents in writing that “any tuition paid in June and beyond will only be for the online program and not matched with additional time after in-person classes are resumed”.It’s incredibly unprofessional and shameful to change the terms of customers’ original arrangements without their consent and to do so with the funds theyve already paid. Not to mention, the tuition I paid up front for in-person lessons is greater than the tuition for their online program which means Mr. Alexander is consciously choosing to keep the difference for his business and not return it.I contacted Alexander’s multiple times to amicably resolve my concerns, but Mr. Alexander consistently failed to provide timely responses (days even weeks) and would provide incomplete and incorrect responses. As a result, I attempted to professionally resolve the matter through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Mr. Alexander also refused to respond to the BBB.If you are considering Alexander’s, I urge you to ask yourself what kind of business refuses to respond to customer complaints – especially those who have given their money up front. Its clear that Alexander’s is not concerned with ensuring parents and children are satisfied, but only making and KEEPING its customers’ money.

Great school! I have been learning here for ~5 years, and it has been excellent. The instructors are amazing and they teach in a fun easy manner. 5/5

I started coming here for jujitsu about 2 months ago with my husband. We are having a ton of fun in the classes. The instructors are wonderful, and the higher level students are so helpful. I am so glad I joined and look forward to continuing for years!

DO NOT do business with this organization. They will use predatory sales and contract practices to squeeze money out of you. They kept pestering my wife about a contract until she signed one. Then they tell us that adding more kids is free, but it turns out it isnt because you have to sign another contract which extends how long they have you on the hook. It is completely unreasonable to have year-plus contracts with no cancellation terms aside from moving far away, dying, or permanent disability. Lose your job? They dont care!It is also a cop-out to say its not us, its the billing company. You continue to use the billing company and push people to sign unreasonable contracts. Its you.

We are new to Alexanders and Karate... I will tell you I am very impressed so far with the organization. They are very organized, efficient, and consistent. All traits I admire in a company. They treat my grandson with respect and it is obvious that the instructors all care about these kids. Every piece of communication, written, electronic or verbal has been excellent. This is an active place, there is always something going on... kudos!! Alexanders is creating the next great generation!! So glad we are a part of this program.

Alexander’s was the only karate place that called me back and made us feel like family. Instructors are amazing and genuinely want kids to learn life skills. We couldn’t be happier!

Jay Alexander and his staff have always done a great job teaching important skills to our kids, both martial and relationship, as well as giving a great workout for me! Highly recommended!

My daughter has been training at Alexander’s for 3 years, and I couldn’t be happier with the school. They do a great job challenging her and encouraging her to do her best every day. I would definitely recommend this martial arts school!

DO NOT Go here. I did a 2 class trial from Panoply for my son and he enjoyed it, but after the second class they wanted me to sign up. They did it rushed and cornered me when I was distracted. I never finished my sign up or gave them any payment information, said I needed to think about it before paying 120$ a month. So I called and told them I wanted to wait, but they said it was too late I was locked in for 6 months at 800$. Definitely a SCAM, and its all about money for them. Id advise against going here. They havent received a dime from me, nor will they.

Great Karate School with the Best Instructors. I earned my junior black belt here but unfortunately I had to stop due to increasing school work. They have definitely made me more self-confident and aware of my surroundings through the years. I’ve been to summer camp here for a couple years and it was pretty fun. Overall, it’s not a bad experience and you’ll learn a lot and build your physical and mental endurance.

The training provided by Alexanders martial Arts has been exemplary. Our entire family has been training here for over 8 years and have no plans to quit. The focus, discipline, self-assurance and other important mental aspects are consistently exemplified by both instructors and students. Self-defense, physical fitness, and martial arts skills in weapons and open-hand forms are taught with a critical eye while still keeping classes fun and energized. If you are looking for a great martial arts family who truly cares about their students, faculty and the community as a whole, this is a great place to go.

Our Daughter has been in the program for a year and a half. She has more confidence and holds her head high and proud. She has earned several belts and is learning commitment, integrity and responsibility among many other great life tools. Really helpful to have the program confirm the principals we instill at home.

If you had asked me while I was going here, I would have rated the place higher. But it was the only studio I ever knew, so to me, many of the things I simply accepted as a student should have been unacceptable.First of all, the lack of individual attention students receive is atrocious. Thinking back, the best days were the ones when classes were small. But as the studio got bigger, those instances were fewer and farther between. You cant get individual attention on what YOU do right and wrong, so you can get all the way to black belt doing a technique incorrectly and never know it.Second of all, the facilities are disgusting. I would walk out of there with black feet every single time. Going to a different, cleaner facility now that I have tried another martial art made me realize that the dirtiness of their facilities should be considered unacceptable.Third, everything is done in contracts behind closed doors. You dont have any idea what you are getting into. A month to month plan is far superior and its what most other dojos do. You might get a discount if you pay for a longer-term plan, but you should be able to cancel at any time.Fourth, favorites and politics are off the wall here. Everyone knows who the favorites are- and you know if you are not one of them. I was told one day that my moves werent beautiful but I try hard. Geez, thanks. Guess I know why I didnt make demo team but the girl who said she tried 60% in class did. The favorites are praised and mentored and everyone else is treated like sheep to herd. And if you ever get into a problem with the family of a favorite, expect the studio to turn against you.Fifth, the lack of history and general martial arts teaching here is extremely disappointing. I knew nothing about what Shotokan was when I went there, even how to spell it. Where it came from or anything else. The only history they ever taught was the schools history, and that should be unacceptable when learning martial arts. You cant know where youre going if you dont know where you came from.All of this said, I have amazing memories of going there. Many of the instructors were helpful, awesome people. The leadership program was incredibly fun. All of the values lessons made me the person I am today. And there were lots of extra things to make it from a karate studio into a community. The parties and summer camps and everything else really made it into a community center that shaped my entire childhood. The number one thing I learned there was perseverance, and its a value I bring with me in everything I do today. I cant thank this studio enough for everything they did to shape my life and make me a confident person. Being a black belt is truly one of my proudest accomplishments and I have this dojo to thank for it.But the reality is that there are many martial arts studios out there and not all of them have the same downsides as this one.As a disclaimer, its been many years since I went there; things could be different now. But Im very happy learning a different martial somewhere else without all these downsides.

Horrible business practices. They only want to rope you into signing their contracts as quickly as possible. Classes are large and they want parent participation of else you feel bad while wrangling that many kids. They dont learn quality karate by my goodness itll cost you! So expensive and heaven forbid you come across tough times, they will not work with you at all. We are trapped in our contract and there is no way to get out. Enjoy pocketing your free money while we struggle. Unethical and contradictory to what they preach. Im so disillusioned by these recreational business that require contracts. Heaven forbid your child might not like it...too bad you are paying.

DO NOT ... I repeat DO NOT sign a contract with Jay Alexander ... you cannot get out of it for ANY reason! And IF they say oh I realized your son missed due to being gone for a month to visit their other parent or oh I had major surgery and cannot drive “we will tack it onto the END of your contract” it is a false! Jay Alexander owes us at least 4 months that they said could be tacked onto the “end” of the contract. do not attempt to discuss this with Jay. His claim will be “he has nothing to do with payment and you must talk with their financial company” I find it hard to believe that the owner of the company cannot make any adjustments with contacts AT ALL based on individual circumstances. A contract with karate is not THAT deep like a car payment or mortgage. Life happens and medical issues arise BUT this mob of a company knows this and banks on you not fulfilling your contract and regardless of ANY circumstance or issue there is NO WAY out! And before you think oh well we should teach our son to fulfill commitments we do and have and will continue to teach that. My question is where is the integrity of the company to stand by their verbal agreement behind closed doors that they do publically preach our children as they stand at attention. It is lip service ... lesson learned GET EVERYTHING “IN” WRITING... IN WRITING and DO NOT sign a contract with them at all! The convenience of a supposedly lower payment in the moment is worth it in the end. Extremely disappointed in this organization!

We have been with Alexanders Martial Arts for almost 5 years and have enjoyed our experience immensely. It does our son well with the experiences and lessons that have been given. I truly cant say enough and are extremely grateful.

Ive been attending classes for 1 year now. My daughter has been in classes for 2 years. Could not be more pleased with the staff they are amazing people and great teachers.

Be aware you are not signing a contract to pay with Alexander’s but with a third party biller. If you have a hardship or anything of the sort you will just get run around, even if you kid doesn’t like this. Then you have to buy $100+ or sparring gear which you can only buy from them. Classes are large and it seems like they use other students to teach classes. Then the classes are really short. You show up then they are over. Yes you can go to as many as you want but for such short lessons what is the point? I juggle between a two or three. I give them the benefit of doubt and gave three.

Friendly. very knowable and they treat every one great

Alexanders martial arts is a wonderful place. All of the instructors are so helpful and fun and keep the kids entertained. Mr J is one of the first to jump in with answers to problems.

Honestly I didnt even want to give this one star. Do not what ever you do sign a contract with this company. They will not let you cancel the contract with them. I tried to cancel my contract because we are moving and they told me that they dont handle the billing and the company that they use for payments is ASF. ASF told me that I had to provide a letter proving that I am moving more than 25 miles away before they would cancel my contract. This is robbery at its finest. I will not recommend this company to anyone.

My youngest son and I both have black belts from AMA. Fantastic instructors, convenient class times, extra instruction available. This is no belt mill where you attend a few classes, pay you test fee and advance. The instruction is comprehensive and the belt tests are no joke....you have to work for every advancement. Lots of practical exercises, and as one gets higher in the belt structure, appropriate doses of theory, customs, history to add to ones appreciation of the art.The very best kids programs I have ever seen (experience with 4 other martial arts schools over the years). Kids have fun, learn their material and are inbued with positive reinforcement and self-discipline. Plenty of other kids activities like martial arts-themed parties, Friday Parents Nights Out where Mom and Dad can take thier marital artist for a few hours of fun, while they go out to eat or to a movie.A positive, rewarding environment that is family-friendly and build those traits of character that help the student be successful in whatever endeavor they undertake.

Amazing martial arts school, ama is so great with the community and there to help you and teach the class and have fun while also getting some exercise in, Great instructors, classes and community! I will say that one of the downsides is they’re overpriced a bit, however they are very great and dedicated focused and help in any way possible and have been a tremendous help to me in not only martial arts karate, mma, kickboxing or and such, but they they have also been a great look on life and teach you dedication focus and integrity and teach you to be the best you can be no matter what! I have been in for a year and a half jus ab now and I have no doubt in my mind that I’m going to keep going up in my belts and progressing in karate, Alexander’s martial arts is great, if you want to learn karate this is a great place to go, just make sure it’s really what you want and that you want to do it and can put in the time for it. Great martial arts school would highly recommend!

Wayy over priced and being of Japanese descent and raised in Japan it is embarrassing that they do not count correctly. The senseis look a bit amateur as well. I am a 2nd degree black belt, so I let my daughters go for the trial bc I went there as a child when I moved to the US. Anyways pretty much they dont let you know the prices upfront. Why? Because theyre over priced!!! Needless to say, Ive found a good karate in town with awesome prices and knowledge.

My son Rocco goes here the staff is awesome and really know how to work with kids and 4 year Olds. They have a great product and this really helps the kids development

Great place, awesome instructors, true disciplined black belt school, perfect way to teach your kids to be there best!!! Sorry for the last statement, a so called friend told a lie to bother me...or joke but it wasnt funny great place and thanks to Cory and Joe.....

Alexanders Martial Arts is littering Madison County with their signs attempting to advertise on utility poles. This is illegal in the city limits and against covenants and restrictions in most neighborhoods with HOAs. I know for a fact that the city has removed and disposed of a lot of their signs. Illegal advertising that others have to clean up - very unprofessional.

I have been attending Alexanders since i was 5 and i love it. It is a good experience and i think every kid and adult shoukd give it a try.

Great place to learn. Has plenty of times for training and many activities.

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When I broke the borad on my second try I was so happy I cryied

The teachers are great with the kids!

Too crowded