I have been a student for 20 years. Kenukan is a place for serious martial artists as well as those looking to gain fundamental self defense skills. I have been so impressed by their depth of knowledge and skill that I look forward to learning from them for the rest of my life. My children attend as well and are growing in confidence and athleticism with each class. They enjoy the classes and cant wait to go back and learn more. I know we have a second family at Kenukan.

We love this place! Its much more than a Dojo, its a second family. I know that not only is my son getting the best martial arts training around but that both Bob and Travis care about him on a personal level. They simply love what they do. Hes made great friends and unexpectedly, so have I. I was first referred to Kenukan by a friend who had two brothers go through the program years ago. I loved knowing someone who knew these instructors on a personal level. We had tried martial arts at other places and to be honest it all came down to what color belt you had and how fast you got it. Thats not what Kenukan is about. You wont hemorrhage money on belts. You will learn skills and when youve accomplished the right skills you will move up, whether you are a child or an adult. Its the same for both. I would refer anyone of my friends to Kenukan

I have studied under many known, top instructors since 1989 and I can tell you that Travis Boggs is the best Ive ever studied under. His attention to detail, patience and teaching style is second to none. I have also enrolled my grandson because Travis is awesome with kids and they love him.

This establishment loves to use teens as practice dummies. Teens are held back and not allowed to test even when they are ready. This was not only observed with my son but with other teens. My son had a few years experience in karate. We moved into the area and my son wanted to get back into martial arts. He wanted to learn something new and decided on Kenukan. We made it through the 12 month payment program and my son still was not allowed to test. The establishment states if the customer is not satisfied then they will refund the customer. But when we complained and requested a refund they refused.

Resume speaks for itself. Want you or your kid to have a black belt in a year? Go to a strip mall gym. Want to learn from the best and earn your skills? Come here.

I’ve been a student at Kenukan academy for many years. It’s a second home for me and my family, especially my special needs daughter. I’ve looked at other schools and theirs no place I’d rather be. The training is of the highest quality, where rank is earned not given.

Ive been a student at Kenukan for a number of years and I love coming here. Sensei Travis Boggs is a ridiculously skilled martial artist while also being a great teacher. The variety of techniques (with overarchingbroad categories of striking, grappling, and self-defense) results in a practical and well-rounded curriculum.Everyone is respectful and the other students are helpful, friendly, and work well with people of all skill levels. The fact that it takes dedicationand effort to get promoted is a good thing and stands in contrast to some McDojo schools that pump out black belts like theyre going out of style.I would recommend anyone who is interested in martial arts or self-defense or even in getting better shape to come out and give it a try.

I have been a student at Kenukan for about 4 years. Sensei Travis Boggs is an exceptional martial artist and teacher whose passion and enthusiasm is contagious! Kenukan Ryu integrates techniques from many styles of martial arts resulting in a well-rounded curriculum with an underlying theme of practicality and self-defense. The mental and physical benefits you will develop are priceless. If you want to learn REAL fighting skills and know youve EARNED your rank, this is the place to be!

I have been part of the Kenukan family for 25+ years. Thank goodness I walked into this dojo after moving to the area. I had trained at a few other places before joining Kenukan. However, this school is on a whole ‘nother level. Kenukan is the real deal. The world class training here is very well rounded, yet students are welcome to focus on their favorite disciplines too, whether Karate, Kickboxing, Ju-Jutsu, Self Defense, etc. I can’t say enough good things about Kenukan. If you are looking for the best of the best in martial arts schools, look no further.

My older son has been enrolled in Kenukan Academy of Self-Defense for more than 2 and a half years, my younger son will start there in October. Travis Boggs is a skilled instructor that seamlessly integrates striking and grappling in his system.Some students my be galled at the slow pace of rank advancement at Kenukan, but having previously studied in Jim Harrisons and Steve Mackeys Bushidokan system of Karate, I understood the values and rank structure that I was signing my kids up for at Kenukan.I strongly value the fact that rank there cannot be bought. It does not matter how much money has been spent, or how much time you have invested, only the skillset you have developed. If you have the skills you EARN the rank.I like that there are no kiddie black-belts here. Their youth program allows children the possibility to advance up to green belt. Bob Boggs, Travis father and the founder of the dojo once explained that Our black belts are meant to be expert-level fighters. I would never trust a 10 year old to teach a troop of marines hand-to-hand combat skills they need, so a 10-year-old should not be wearing a black belt.Ranking is slow for their adults, too... but because the rank is actually earned and hard-to-earn, there is real achievement and pride associated with it. And even Kenukans lowest ranking students have developed more skill than what Ive witnessed at some other training centers, so I am confident I have my kids enrolled in the right place. Character isnt built by doing the easy things.Anything can be made easily or bought cheaply, but that which must be earned dearly holds the greatest value.

Best Martial Arts academy in the metro.

Ive gone to this dojo off an on for over 15 years. I started in Junior High. After high school, I went to college, and moved to Seattle for a couple years. I come back to it whenever Im in town. Ive been to other martial arts schools in Kansas City, Seattle, and France, and none can compare to Kenukan. It is the real deal.