The instructors are genuine role models and the girls look forward to each class!
The Academy hosts many great events throughout the year. Thanks to “Bring a Friend Day”, we learned about this place & switched over. They also have an excellent After School Program, in which I currently help out in. I love being a part of this family!
We joined THE ACADEMY Martial Arts Leadership Appleton through the park and rec program and did not know what to expect. We were more than impressed and happy to find an environment that focuses on family and growth. Our daughters enjoy a physical curriculum that is packed with technique taught by excellent instructors who keep them engaged and striving towards improvement. They are taught life lessons of respect, focus, and self discipline that reinforce our teachings at home. Our involvement in the program at THE ACADEMY Martial Arts Leadership has helped transform and focus our daughters behavior and made us mighty proud parents.
We are incredibly grateful for the transformative experience at The Academy Martial Arts Leadership. The instructors are not just skilled professionals, but also outstanding leaders who embody selflessness and dedication. Our journey here has been more than just martial arts; it's been a journey of personal growth and mentorship.
In addition to the year round martial arts and leadership training, their summer program is also fantastic. They keep the kids engaged, cared for and valued.
Thank you for fostering a positive and empowering environment for our children.
Any expectations I could have had when starting my son at The Academy almost a year ago have been surpassed in every way. I *thought* he would learn some things about modeling respect and self-discipline. I *figured* he’d enjoy the empowerment of the physical component of martial arts. What I didn’t fully appreciate beforehand was the extent to which he’d become part of such a proactive, intentional, community-minded team that is The Academy.
The little things make a big impact at The Academy. I see it every time we are there, and it was true for us too – new students being approached by an instructor or staff member offering help tying their belt and making sure they were comfortable getting where they need to go. A guaranteed friendly greeting and high five/fist bump every time kids walk in the door and line up for class. Added encouragement for students having a tough time jumping in to participate or struggling with a training module. Excitement for recognizing student birthdays and training milestones… (and there is just something about that collective “Cowabunga!” with the Little Ninjas) 
These things that make kids feel seen and like they matter cannot be undervalued and I so appreciate the environment created by The Academy staff.
These things that make kids feel seen and like they matter cannot be undervalued and I so appreciate the environment created by The Academy staff. It’s not just what the Black Belt instructors and Academy staff do; it’s also the opportunities provided for kids on and off the mat to develop themselves as individuals and #differencemakers in the community, not to mention allowing kids to get to know their fellow students and Black Belt instructors better outside of class time. The Academy team successfully exemplifies and helps students reflect the core values of respect, discipline, integrity, and excellence in class, in their home/school lives and beyond.
I highly recommend The Academy – it is a phenomenal training facility for martial arts, but it’s also so much more than what you might *think*, *figure* or *expect* it will be.
