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Coming to Brian Mayes karate will help to give you the skills necessary to tackle any obstacle in your way!
I've been to schools all over the country and this school is not only the best in Harrisonburg but one of the top schools in the country!
Best decision ever!!
I signed my twin seven year old boys up for their first karate class in late September. Almost immediately, both their teachers and I noticed dramatic improvements in their behavior. Prior to karate, they couldn't focus on tasks and often got in trouble for impulsively acting out. There was a dramatic improvement right away, and I still continue to see improvements with focus, week after week (now just over 4 months in). The focus and respect that they have learned has really allowed our family to spend more time enjoying each other and less time focusing on behavior correction. I can't thank the Brian Mayes team enough!!
For the last month, I've been taking the adult kickboxing class here. It's really fun, motivating, and I can already see a change in how my clothes fit me. I leave each class feeling (sweaty and) great. I was hesitant about signing up for a 3x/week class, but I find myself wanting to go each time. I can't say I feel the same way about my home gym equipment. These instructors keep me moving and keep me wanting more. I love it.
The kickboxing classes are always fun and energetic; great for ALL skill levels!
Whether you haven't been to the gym in years or you have a bunch of Spartan races under your belt, you will leave feeling 100 times better than before you came in.
Instructors are amazing and motivational. When you walk through the doors, you're already a part of the family.
I started BMK kickboxing almost a year ago and a daily workout here has become integral to starting my busy days off right!
I have absolutely loved the kickboxing classes! I am totally new to kickboxing and have found the workouts to be engaging, challenging, and fun! The instructors are friendly and love helping you understand technique. A huge bonus is that just after 12 weeks I've noticed lots of improvement in my fitness level, as well as more muscle tone and a trimmer waistline. Hello abs, here we come :) Thanks Kerri, Edith, Megan and Melanie for the awesome workouts!
Excellent family environment, with great instructors!!!
Such an amazing place full of inspirational individuals that make you feel like family!
I am very pleased with my children’s progress and the attention they receive from the instructors. I highly recommend Brian Mayes Karate.
I wanted to let you know about an exciting change that we’ve been working on. We’re changing our name to Next Level Martial Arts, and I’d love to tell you why. I’ve always believed that information is power, and transparency is the way. So, I’d love to share with you why we’ve decided to change […]
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❤️First, students and parents, I’m SO grateful for your patience, support, and commitment to our program during this closure. From a business standpoint, my mindset through this whole ordeal has been… this is just a blip. BMK opened in 1998 and we plan on doing business for many more years, and so 2-3 months is […]
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The Secret To Success… Once a young man asked the wise man, Socrates, the secret to success. Socrates patiently listened to the man’s question and told him to meet him near the river the next morning for the answer. The next morning Socrates asked the young man to walk with him towards the river.As they […]
Are You Insured for Violence? We INVEST in Health Insurance, House Insurance, Life Insurance and Even Pet Insurance… But why aren’t we INVESTING in Personal Protection Insurance? Because Insurance is something that happens only after an incident, and personal protection starts before, during and after a violent encounter… Just because a Personal Protection policy doesn’t […]
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The New Year is here, and with thousands of goals and resolutions insight as well, 2020 is the year you should try something new! Martial arts is an established system that can better the entirety of your being. Whether you need mental benefits like furthering your discipline muscle, physical benefits like getting in shape, or […]
What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, here are some ways that taking martial arts classes can protect and strengthen your heart. Martial Arts Raise […]