My daughter (age 7) and I had the great fortune of finding this dojo just over a year ago and decided to give it a try. It's been the best decision we've made since moving to Sarasota! Both of us attend training here several times a week, so I spend Mon-Fri at the dojo, either attending class myself, or watching my kiddo train in the children's class. I gotta say, this is one of my favorite places to be! Not only have my kid and I found something we both enjoy doing and can both bond over outside of training hours, we've found our tribe and a place where we belong. The instructors and students are extraordinary individuals, and I truly wished I possessed the ability to fully describe how amazing they all are. Kyoshi Baker is beyond words; his patience, desire to teach, and the care he shows each of his students is remarkable. He's formed a family that extends past the walls of the dojo, and has completely changed so many lives for the better. To see how much my kid has grown in both confidence and as as a person since she joined the dojo is indescribable, and I can't wait to see how far she'll go as she continues her tutelage under Kyoshi Baker and the magnificent instructors at this dojo. As for the technical, non-mushy side of the review: the kids' class is fantastic, but the adult class is AMAZING!! In addition to Shuri Ryu Karate, we get to train Ju-Jutsu, techniques from various types of martial arts and weapons! It's so much fun and pushes you out of your comfort zone in the best possible way. Plus, the fitness side of it all is a major bonus!