Super Kicks Karate

My 4.5 year old has been in this program for over a year and I couldn’t be happier with the classes offered by Master Alley and Ms Powers. The attention to little kids is incredible and it teaches them the value of discipline, respect and integrity early in life. I have already enrolled him for the next three years in their leadership program.

You simply have to experience Master Alley’s class to see the special connection he makes with the students and their families — he is engaging, fun, and I’ve never met a person more dedicated to his profession. My two boys have been progressing with Master Alley and Super Kicks Karate for about a year — it was originally a substitute for a missed soccer registration, but we’ve never looked back at soccer since. Beyond Karate (American Freestyle Karate), Master Alley’s students learn vital life skills and values that will serve them all their lives. Master Alley is very dedicated to the community, and several times during the year he sponsors special events to help others — pink belts for breast cancer awareness fund raising, food bank, and so on. I could not be prouder of what my boys learn from Master Alley.
If they could give 6 stars here, I would gladly give them.

Super Kicks Ashburn used to be a great place. My son loved it for the first year or so that he attended. Unfortunately, due to staff changes, the quality of the instruction and friendliness of the place has greatly diminished. Master Alley is a great instructor when he is there, but takes a lot of time off and leaves the facility under the care of under-​qualified associates.
Super Kicks tends to promote kids to higher belts before they are ready, in my opinion, to collect the fees associated with graduation. Staff also sells or requires that students purchase lots of «extras» …equipment, various & sundry fees, etc. that really & truly add up. Be warned, the monthly tuition fee is just a starting point!

Super Kicks Ashburn is Awesome!!! All 3 of my children have been in there summer camp program and now in there after school program and LOVE it!!! That is all they talk about! Even on the weekends that is where they want to be. Master Alley and his Staff are amazing! The After school program coordinator, Mrs. Engle is awesome! She really takes the time out on making sure all the childrens needs are met. She even took it on her own account to email my childrens teacher and is willing to work with her directly to make sure they succeed in school when she found out my children were falling behind in their class! They are truley a blessing from above! They really take the stress out, especially for working parents like myself of knowing my children are in a safe, caring environment where the can thrive and grow! Thank you Super Kicks!

This is our second venture into the world of martial arts and it has gone SO much better than our first. Master alley is great with kids and is really hands-on…teaching all of the classes, knowing the kids names, etc. My oldest son has ADHD and not only is he doing well at this studio, he really enjoys it. As an educator myself, I’m impressed with the program and the staff… they are all great with kids and adults.

We’ve been attending Super Kicks for about three weeks, and have been incredibly impressed with Master Alley and the other trainers. After our first visit we got a handwritten card mailed to us from Ms. Hernandez thanking us for the visit. After our son’s first class, we got a handwritten card delivered from Master Alley, thanking us for having our son in. Every time we come in, Master Alley greets my son and I by name, regardless of how busy it is.
Every class has had about 20 — 25 people in it, with three instructors. Master Alley always leads the class, and two others in the leadership group will demonstrate, and walk around reviewing and making improvements to the students’ form. The instructors are very hands on, and even when the class size seems large, it never seems crowded on the floor.
Every class includes all ages within the a 3 color range of belts (i.e., white to yellow, green to brown, black). People are ordered by height, so that the younger kids work with each-​other, and adults work with each-​other, making it easy to have people of similar skills and abilities work together. Most classes some of the parents sitting on the side are asked to hold pads for the classmates to hit. I like having the ability to interact with the class, but I know not everyone may feel the same.
Master Alley strongly encourages family values and responsibility in addition to self defence and karate form. Every month is a focus, where January was responsibility and March is nutrition and health. Our son has almost overnight begun looking at the foods he eats, and it regularly asking if it’s healthy. Younger students also get a monthly chore sheet that parents fill out. At the end of the month, if the kids have done at least 7 of the chores each day, they get a star to add to their uniform. Over time they also get medals and a trophy, which our son is eagerly anticipating.
While the school is excellent, there are some areas they could improve. While the floor has space for class, there isn’t enough room for the chairs where parents are waiting. There are three rows of padded folding chairs, but they are so close together it’s incredibly tight to slide between, and anyone between you and an open seat will have to walk out of the row to make room. I don’t know how this could be alleviated though based on the space they have available.
The sign-​up and pricing process is now very simple and straightforward. This wasn’t previously the case, as my original review covered, but they read the reviews and updated the pricing to be a very clear $ 150 or $ 175 per month, depending on whether you register for 3 or 6 months, and no sign-​up fee. They’re now one of the most affordable karate places in Ashburn that I know of, especially with their deal where, after the second person in your family registers, the rest of the family is included in that price. So, for $ 250 per month you can have 2 or 5 people from your family attend classes.
Our son loves coming to class, and wishes he could attend more than twice a week. He is very energetic during the class, during the basic exercises, and while practicing forms. As soon as we get home, and every day until the next class, he’s excited to exercise and practice his Karate forms. While we’re still in our first 3 months, I fully plan to extend our membership and stay for the next few years.
Update: The original review mentioned some issues with their pricing and «selling» process. They’ve completely addressed this, and let me know what the new process is. I’m very happy with the resolution.

We recently relocated to the Ashburn area. My son had been wanting to take karate for some time now so we decided to look for a place to help ease his transition from the move. I knew within a few minutes that we found the right place. Master Alley is honestly concerned with the growth of his students, especially the kids. Among other things, he really drives home the point of discipline in martial arts, but more importantly life in general. He is trying to make better human beings and teaching the kids to make good choices in life. This is not just a regular karate class (although you will learn all that too). I think if you are looking to learn a martial art in the Ashbun area, you definitely have to give Super Kicks a try

Excellent on-​going experience with SuperKicks in Ashburn. Master Alley and his staff of instructors are courteous, patience, and make the classes an enjoyable experience.
The flexibility of days/​times that courses are offered are highly desireable, its nearly impossible not to have a gap in your schedule to attend class. The weekly classes are the highlight of my 5-​year old son’s week, and he can’t wait to go back once class is over.
Master Alley is clearly dedicated to his craft. He is exceptional at demonstrating and explaining his craft to a classroom of students of all ages. He is able to clearly communicate daily lessons, both mental and physical, so that his students retain the information easily.
I would highly recommend SuperKicks, Master Alley and his staff to anyone interesting in starting, or continuing the study of material arts.