NAK Martial Arts Center

"Honestly a really great place to learn self defense, I highly recommend. I have gained more confidence with my ability to fight and escape from a dangerous situation. Thank you NAK Martial Art Center and the team!"

"GM Banuelos truely cares about his students. He is an amazing instructor for my children as well as myself. My family is very lucky to have found this school early in our martial arts journey!"

"Years ago when I was young I met Louis and Honolulu and he gave me confidence. Self-defense training and skills for everyday life. Not to mention he is a great person. Some of the best times in my life happened in the martial art's class."

"My oldest son is diagnosed ASD/ADHD, and he always struggled with fitness and strength. Many rounds of occupational and physical therapy had resulted in some progress, but short of where he wanted to be. I suspected martial arts might be something he would find interesting and be helpful in developing his strength and confidence. I researched countless reviews in metro Phoenix and stumbled upon NAK. The reviews were amazing, and I took a chance they were as good as their customers were saying. My son was hesitant at first, and only watched the first 2 classes we attended. He overcame his nervousness and participated in the 3rd class and asked us to sign him up. Grandmaster Sal and Grandmaster Louis Banuelos have led him to places no other fitness/medical professionals ever have. He went from never running his entire life - to being able to run at full sprint during training. He was initailly reluctant to participate in sparring and now does so willingly. He has learned that he can overcome roadblocks in life and we are very proud of him. I feel extremely lucky I found NAK in my research, and I am grateful to be part of the tribe. If you are trying to decide (like I was) if NAK Martial Arts Center can possibly live up to its excellent reviews; relax. They have earned them."

"I've practiced various martial arts most of my life and I was a junior instructor and receptionist in higschool for a dojo. I wanted a program for my 5 year old that would instill discipline and confidence in him while learning exercise routines and practical self defense skills. I wanted to avoid "flashy" "sporty" martial arts. Never heard of Kajukenbo until I started researching kids martial arts programs in Gilbert. Very pleasantly surprised and impressed with the well-roundedness of this discipline and how great the instructors are with young and small children. The aerobics, grappling, striking, footwork, learning to fall, are exactly what I was looking for. They incorporate fun into each class while commanding respect and attentiveness of the kids. I've seen a remarkable improvement in the confidence of my son and he genuinely enjoys the challenge and competitiveness of every class. All the other parents are very friendly and engaged."