DIETRICH's KARATE - Black Belt LEADERSHIP Training & Family Martial Arts Center

"Master D is absolutely amazing. I have been involved with martial arts for 20+ years, the bulk of it with Master D. Master D opened my eyes to world of martial arts and was a massive influence in my life when I was in a very rough spot. He is one of the most caring humans I have ever met, and probably one of the best people on the planet. I have been to a number of other schools, both visiting and attending because of their different styles (Jujitsu, Krav Maga, Kungfu, etc.) because of my fascination with martial arts based on what Master D introduced me to. But in the end, I have yet to find a school with a better owner, a better teacher, and better person overall. If you just want to kick and punch bags, you can go anywhere. If you want to change your life or that of your child, talk to Master D."

"I’ve been at Dietrich’s since 2014 and it’s a very welcoming community (like a family). Master Dietrich and Ms. Smith genuinely care about their students and are great with both kids and adults (many families take class together). They have a lot of experience working with kids with special needs. I’ve especially enjoyed learning the details and applications (picture how each move affects you and an opponent) of combinations and forms."

"We have just moved to this area my son used to attend martial arts in the other place, he was worried about missing his level but master Dietrich accepted him in the same level and didn't make him disappointed. Now he learns martial art life skills and self discipline in the best way with the best master who has been practicing with Bruce Lee's son and you have the current generation of universal hero. These guys are the best."

"The martial arts strategies taught to the children and adults are sound. However, it takes considerably longer to earn a black belt at Dietrich's because the requirements are routinely pushed back so the participant has to work longer to earn a black belt. This type of business is also called a "belt factory". Any martial arts studio offering camps and before/after school programs is considered a "belt factory". Anyone thinking about signing up for a class should also be aware that the only way to get out of a contract at Dietrich's Karate is if you move or die. Dietrich doesn't hold the contract because it is sold to a collections agency. They won't even offer to sell your contract to anyone else. We ended up getting stuck in a 5 year contract. We signed up as a family and during that time our commitments lead us to other pursuits and we could not get out of our contract. So if you do want to sign up for classes make sure you do not sign up for a contract longer than a year at the most. If a one year contract is not available do not sign up or you will regret it. We sure did. I would prefer to give this business no stars."

"I have been training at Dietrich's for a while. The training is top notch, and it goes far beyond just "punching and kicking" you might get at a typical dojo. Dietrich's is more about discipline and philosophy that "should" go with learning martial arts, which is reflected in the various Student creeds, that Students need to live by. Dietrich's also is about character and training for leadership, all of which add up to a much more complete experience than learning how to "punch and kick". Is the "punching and kicking" taught? Yes, it is, and taught well, but no until you learn when "not" to use them - which is much more important."