Neil Stone's Karate Academy 22 Proctor Hill Road, Hollis, NH 03049

"I have been at Neil Stone's Karate Academy for 6 years now. I started because my grandson had been there for about a year. I can't begin to explain how much my grandson was helped by attending NSKA. He has since moved out of state but everything he learned he has taken with him to be a better person. I am now 63 and still taking Karate at NSKA. There have been a lot of things going on in my life but one constant was NSKA. They are always there for you. After covid came they started online classes. Using zoom I was able to continue Karate. I have since moved out of the area to Florida. The dojo is starting to reopen, but they are continuing the zoom online classes. I am very grateful that they will be continuing that. I can't say enough about Mr. Stone and the staff there and all they do for everyone. I highly recommend Neil Stone's Karate Academy for anyone at any age."

"When we enrolled my son into your academy my hopes were that karate would become an interest for him, that he would learn how to focus his energy in a positive way, that he would become self disciplined, and over all a more balanced, more self confident kid. We have seen major changes in him over the past 16 months. He has grown in all of the areas I mentioned above and matured in the process. Karate has majorly helped with his focus and his self confidence in his day to day life at home and most importantly right now, at school. As you’re aware, he was on a behavior/sticker program in his classroom. That ended in the past week because his teacher told him that he doesn’t need it anymore. He knows what he needs to do & how to behave to have a successful day at school. I can’t thank you all enough for your open lines of communication, and helping to hold him accountable for his actions, and work with us & school to get him to where he needs to be to continue to grow on his path to success. Your academy is much more than just going to karate class. You have created a safe & loving environment for these kids and parents alike. I literally feel like I sit there and watch my son blossom before my eyes. Thank you all for that."

"Mr. Stone and his staff will teach your children more than just how to defend themselves. They will also learn the importance of self-discipline, hard work, and the respect for the others. There is a religion like following of Uechi-Ryu principles and language at NSKA, all with good intentions. In the non-threatening environment, lessons will be “half-hard” and “half-soft”, depending on the individual needs. Furthermore, the system of incremental incentives (belts and add-on stripes) rewards commitment and growth. Never underestimate the power of incentives. Consequently, your children and growing teens will develop into confident people who respect themselves and those around them, while learning the Okinawa style karate. As a parent of a child, I give two enthusiastic thumbs up for the Neil Stone's Karate Academy."

"Karate classes at Neil Stone Karate Academy (NSKA) are well-managed and controlled and at the same time are infused with tons of fun, energy, and enthusiasm. Our son has significantly improved his athleticism and self-confidence since he began learning Uechi-Ryu karate with Mr. Stone and his team over a year ago. The program is highly individualized and Mr. Stone helps our family work on specific goals with our child that extend beyond the academy to both home and school. Our son is learning about sportsmanship and how to be a great leader and team player. He is developing perseverance, commitment and responsibility. We also love the NSKA Powerful Words Character Development program which emphasizes monthly themes such as patience, cooperation, positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and honesty. The themes are integrated into the class discussion and karate activities. Mr. Stone also provides some brief activities that can be done at home to reinforce the monthly theme. NSKA continues to exceed our expectations. We confidently recommend NSKA to our friends and any family who wants to help their child(ren) develop a strong character and improve their physical fitness while learning a martial art."

"My family absolutely loves coming to the Dojo. My 4 and 6 yr old just started here recently and are in love. They cant wait for "karate day!". They have already learned so much in the short time we've been involved and I find my children using things they've learned outside the dojo as well!! Mr Stone and the rest of the crew are amazing! They really care about each student and take the time to get to know them and encourage them! I cant say enough about the positive changes I'm seeing in my children!"