Sandoval Freestyle Karate

"Horrible. I am bewildered at what I experienced here. My son is 4. He had his first class last night. He was very nervous to start, but the instructor was lovely and talked to him before class. My son went out and started participating in class. He was following along and having a great time. 10 minutes into class, Kristi Sandoval abruptly grabbed my son by the waist and dragged him into the hallway to me. She was very rough with him and I had no idea what was happening. She said, "It's too hard for him" and kicked us out. He wasn't being disruptive. She could have given him more than 10 minutes to adjust, but that was it. My son was hysterical because he wanted to go back to class and didn't understand. Reading reviews and seeing that she does this often. I would take any positive reviews with a grain of salt. She offers free T shirts to anyone who posts a positive review. I wish I never put my son through that. I wish I hadn't frozen when she did this to us. I wish she knew how angry and I am how terrible her actions were. They came to my door. They wanted to sign him up when he turned 4. They called me repeatedly to make sure we came. In the first 5 minutes, I was so excited to get him enrolled and come every week. Her behavior turned so quick. I guess I dogged a bullet. I hope you avoid it too. Update: I’ve enrolled my son in karate through ActivStars. They are so kind and it’s so much cheaper than this place. My son is loving karate SOMEWHERE ELSE!"

"My son loves coming here! All of the instructors here are very patient and very informative. They always have more then enough people on the floor helping with all of the kids. My son is learning how to take instruction and sportsmanship. I can not wait to see how far he will go. I would recommend Sandoval for sure !"

"I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Sandoval Karate in Tempe, and I must say, it exceeded all expectations. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the staff, who were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. They patiently answered all my questions and provided me with all the information I needed regarding their classes and programs. The instructors at Sandoval Karate are truly exceptional. Not only are they highly skilled in karate, but they are also fantastic with the kids. Their patience, enthusiasm, and dedication to teaching were evident from the start. It's clear that they genuinely care about each student's progress and well-being. Whether you're looking to enroll your child in self-defense classes or simply want them to learn karate, I highly recommend Sandoval Karate. The positive atmosphere, dedicated staff, and top-notch instruction make it the perfect place for anyone looking to learn martial arts. I cannot speak highly enough of my experience, and I'm confident that anyone who walks through their doors will feel the same way."

"My grandson has been coming to Sandoval for four years. It’s a very family oriented place. The instructors are awesome and the staff behind-the-scenes are even better."

"My son has been going here for few years and he loves it. The teachers are very supportive to each child and their personal neeeds. We love this place 100% recommend."