2026-10-20T06:14:35.082Z

More than just a martial arts school—this place is a family.From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, calm, and completely judgment-free. Ayush greets everyone with high-fives, infectious enthusiasm, and genuine care, instantly putting both parents and kids at ease. As a parent, knowing I can speak freely—and that my daughter can have a bad day without any judgment—makes this such a healthy, safe, and friendly environment.The patience and fun teaching styles of the instructors are unmatched. While the whole leadership team is fantastic, I have to give a massive shout-out to both Sensei T and Sensei Tej. My daughter has autism and built an incredible bond with Sensei T, who is always smiling and patient. In fact, the first time I ever saw my daughter give someone outside the immediate family a hug was to this amazing young lady!Then there is Sensei Tej. He is a gentle giant whose firm, direct, and consistent stance has taught my daughter confidence, obedience, and a true desire to learn and engage.I first brought my child here at age 3 on a recommendation for social interaction and emotional regulation, and it has been the best investment I have ever made for her. She transformed from being non-verbal, non-engaging, and struggling deeply with emotional regulation, to an empowered, confident child. She can now articulate her feelings, stand her ground, and truly wears her joy on her face. She looks forward to those high-fives from Ayush every single time! If I miss it on the way out-she makes us go back to get it!Thank you, Ayush, Sensei T, and Sensei Tej, for treating my child like your own and guiding her with endless patience.In my opinion, you three are the absolute foundation of the Black Belt Institute!I Highly, highly recommend to any parent!

2026-10-10T14:54:37.932Z

Black Belt Institute has helped my 8-year oldson get into a discipline that I have not seen recently. His fitness and endurance has improved and most importantly, I see that he is genuinely interested in going to the classes. The instructors are amazing, friendly and understanding and they make sure that together with learning, the kids are also having fun.

2026-10-01T21:54:05.368Z

As a parent, finding Black Belt Institute has been a total game-changer for our family. The manager, Robin, is a gem—incredibly welcoming, attentive, and genuinely invested in every family that walks through the door. The instructors strike the perfect balance between high-energy fun and real, character-building discipline, helping kids grow so much in confidence and focus.Seeing the positive impact here has been so inspiring that I already can't wait for my 2-year-old grandson to start when he turns 4! Highly recommend Black Belt Institute to any family looking for top-tier martial arts training.

2026-09-17T22:48:09.568Z

This place is amazing. I love the karate moves they teach us. The Sensei Tej is big and strong. He feels us like we are little brother. Ayush is amazing. He treats all the kids as his friends. I love coming here!

2026-09-17T22:30:35.467Z

A great place to train karate and kickboxing. My daughter loves the classes

2026-09-17T21:46:03.116Z

We have been coming here for a year now. My grand daughter has improved a lot. Not just with her karate but as a person. Sensei Tej and Nigel are excellent coaches and they look after kids as their own. The manager Ayush is always there to help and support with anything you need. I highly recommend the place if you want to make your child confident, focused and disciplined while having fun!

2026-09-16T22:28:10.938Z

I love training here. The coaches are SUPER nice and the classes are always so fun.

2026-09-16T22:25:19.770Z

great activity for kids to learn Karate/ kickboxing, staff was amazing

2026-09-14T00:29:38.610Z

Amazing, patient and caring instructors and staff. Our girls truly enjoy their classes.Classes are very flexible and the staff help you make up missed class.Highly recommend.

2026-09-12T16:43:56.238Z

We tried different places and my dtr almost give up.we agree to try one more with BBI. She felt welcome and Sensie Angel really make an impact during the try out. Ayush was very helpful and Very accommodating. I am very thankful and happy with Sensie Tej coz he supported my dtr in every step during each training.He push when needed but at the same time having fun so No stress for all the kids. All the staff are amazing and handles all the kids very well in their own unique way. I can see a lot of improvement with my dtr and she is starting to come out her shell.. More power BBI and thanks for everything you do.

2026-07-30T22:59:25.810Z

My daughter joined Black Belt Institute last year, shortly after they opened in our plaza, and the change in her has been remarkable. She has always been someone who avoided exercise. Now she genuinely looks forward to every training session.Much of the credit goes to Tej. He has a real gift for building a program around the individual student rather than pushing everyone through the same drills, and it shows in how quickly my daughter progressed. Ayush also deserves a mention. He keeps the dojo running smoothly and makes every family feel welcome the moment they walk in.Her fitness has improved, but honestly the bigger difference is her confidence. She carries herself differently now. We are lucky to have them in the neighbourhood. Highly recommend.

2026-07-22T00:11:34.001Z

Very friendly staff, and a variety of classes to choose from. The coaches have a lot of experience and anyone can drop in any time to try, no matter the skill level! You’re never shamed for not knowing something, just supported and encouraged to keep going and doing the best you possibly can. I’ve been coming here since they opened, and would highly recommend to anyone in the area looking to get into martial arts.

2026-06-25T12:15:29.318Z

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2026-06-23T23:55:25.537Z

The staff are friendly, welcoming, and always willing to provide encouragement and support to help members achieve their fitness goals. Overall, super supportive!

2026-05-18T13:20:57.222Z

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2026-05-14T00:00:36.468Z

My two sons Christian and Liam are A part of the black belt Institute n really enjoyed every time they r there they learn something new i really recommend them the whole team are amazing .

2026-05-09T17:02:51.494Z

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2026-05-09T09:02:33.238Z

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2026-05-03T19:13:10.939Z

2026-05-01T11:23:36.638Z

It has always been a goal of mine to learn a martial art. As an adult learner, I wanted to pick up something I could practice with minimal equipment, would help me build foundations in self-defense, and keep me in excellent shape as I grow older.After exploring different options in the area, I landed on Karate Black Belt Institute. They have a strong reputation that is well earned. Belt promotions are based on ability (not "time-in"), membership pricing is straightforward with no "gotchas", the community is phenomenal, the senseis are invested in your development, and there is opportunity to cross-train in their top-notch dutch kickboxing program as well.I've had such a positive experience that I also enrolled my school-age son here, too. He loves it, and we have a blast training together at home in between classes, which is made easy using BBI's accompanying online curriculum.I highly recommend Black Belt Institute!

2026-04-22T12:33:34.056Z

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2026-04-19T06:02:01.015Z

2026-04-14T22:42:40.058Z

my son his having fun. and now he has discipline to his self. after school he has activity and learning to defend himself. thank you BLACKBELT INSTITUTE.

2026-04-14T22:22:45.619Z

My 8 year old son loves training at Blackbelt institute.. great coaches and very friendly atmosphere and fun games to start the sessions. He begs us to take him for extra classes. As parents we feel it really helps the young mind in improving focus, discipline and developing mutual trust and respect. I feel the sparring helped my 8 year old son to build confidence and overcoming his fears.

2026-04-13T21:53:39.718Z

Great Institute, my son loves to be part of it. He has learned a lot in just a few weeks. The coaches are very skilled and the environment is really good!

2026-04-09T20:36:36.612Z

We’ve had a great experience with Black Belt Institute. The coaches and instructors are super friendly, knowledgeable, and really approachable—especially with kids. You can tell they genuinely care and take the time to help everyone improve.My daughter (8) started in October 2025, and it’s been awesome seeing her confidence, discipline, and overall skills grow. She’s getting stronger, faster, and more focused with each class. Watching her earn her first belt was a proud moment, and the tournament showcase BBI hosted was a lot of fun for both participants and spectators.Classes are very well structured. They start with a group warm-up (running, jumping, dynamic movements, and fun obstacle-style setups for kids), then split by belt level for katas, technique work, and sparring. Students earn stripes and eventually test for their next belt. It’s all very organized and runs smoothly.The facility is great—fully padded mats and plenty of equipment like punching bags, pads, sparring gear. It feels safe and well equipped for both kids and adults.Located in The Hangar, it’s very accessible with plenty of parking.It can get a bit hectic during class transitions, especially on weekends, but everyone is super respectful and helpful—we make it work.Pricing is very reasonable with flexible options, and they offer a free trial class (definitely worth trying). Pro tip: come already geared up to save time when arriving to class.I joined a couple months ago too, and it’s been a fun and rewarding experience—especially being able to train alongside my daughter at home. I've always been curious about martial arts, so I decided to give it a go, and now I'm fully committed. Hope to earn a black belt one day!Shoutout to Will—he’s been awesome from day one, always happy to help with a smile. Also check out their Instagram. Highly recommend BBI for karate and kickboxing.

2026-04-08T01:16:01.676Z

2026-03-07T13:42:51.055Z

My name is Jan recently signed up for man kickboxing and trained with Twinkle, the place has such a sense of community everyone is so well engaged with each other. And it’s close to home so I’m able to stick to it. They’re great! Recommended to Everyone 💪💪💪👍👍👍👌👌👌

2026-01-24T19:20:44.465Z

Incredible staff— super friendly and welcoming. The sensei balance fun, games, and playfulness with professionalism. Making learning both engaging and effective. They are also very knowledgeable and patient with everyone learning. My daughter has been attending for a few months and everyone has created a safe and positive space where she feels her best. She loves it! I would highly recommend!!

2026-01-24T05:03:57.791Z

We’ve had a wonderful experience with Black Belt Institute. Their class schedule is very flexible, which makes it easy for our family to stay consistent. The staff are extremely accommodating and supportive—special thanks to Ayush, the manager, who is always approachable, professional, and helpful. Most importantly, the kids are learning a lot and truly enjoying their classes. We’ve seen great improvement in their skills, confidence, and discipline. Highly recommend Black Belt Institute to any family looking for a positive and well-run karate program.