First off - I am not slender, and I am not bendy. When I was a teenager, I had studied Tae Kwon Do, but that was 20 years hence.
Two years ago, my then seven year old daughter wanted to take Karate, and I thought it was a capital idea. We checked out several places near downtown Natick, and decided to give these folks a try.
We were both so impressed with Mark (owner) and the folks at the studio that we both signed up out of the trial program. Kids get a variety of age-appropriate instruction, separated both by age and by belt rank. The kids are generally great kids who have been nothing but amazing to my daughter who has some special needs. There has been a dramatic change in her self-confidence and her interest in trying new things since enrolling. When she started, she was too shy to do almost anything public, now she gets excited to compete in tournaments and get in front of the class at school.
The adult classes are also great. I never thought at 35 and fat I'd be doing martial arts again, but the people are amazing. Honestly, I attend as much for the folks as I do for the workout. The workouts are great, tough, but fun. Classes are available at night and during the weekend.
The studio is socially active, contributing time and money to local charities like the Relay for Life and the Natick Food Pantry.
Getting involved at this studio is one of the best things I have done for my kiddo and for myself in years.
Really not good. They get a star for delivery, but food largely tastes of oil and salt. The soups are the opposite, tasting of water and blandness. Too bad.