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December 2023 by Kelsey A
Our son absolutely loves his martial arts class at Tristar! He adores his instructors, (especially Sensei Alfred), and he always looks forward to going. While taking martial arts classes is not cheap, Tristar does offer many great introductory deals where you pay a discounted price for about 6 weeks and you get a free uniform (pants, shirt, and white belt). Most class levels have 4 classes a week to choose from, and you typically go to 2 classes a week. If you or your child are interested in trying out a martial arts class, I highly recommend signing up for one of their discounted introductory courses!
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September 2023 by Alfred B.
I have been training at Tristar for 18 years, and been an instructor for the last eight. I can personally attest to the remarkable quality of the training and the great care our staff takes to making everyone feel welcome.I love being a part of the Tristar family and passing on all the great knowledge I have accrued over the years.
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August 2023 by Big Blak Gaming
The pricing is simply too high for middle-class families.Studied for two decades with my father (goju) and at a military service academy (Bujinkan taijutsu), wanted the same in this area for my kids. Price is more, per child, than my car payment. I can literally study private lessons with Stephen K. Hayes himself for less. No. Looks to be of use, but not at that price point. I also see Westminster homes starting at $700,000-$800,000, so maybe it's the right price point for those families who can afford that.Not for the rest of us.
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July 2023 by Generic 8419
Good place to start.Instructors are good, maybe a little more attention to class. Would help to have potential 1:1 instruction options once in a while to help push through those who struggle in large classes.
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January 2022 by Theresa Fritz
This center advertises that they do not leave out any children based on learning or physical ability that they cater to children with special needs. That’s a flat out lie. I took my high functioning ASD 8-year-old son here and after his first one on one lesson we were told he still had to try a trial group class and then they would decide if he was well behaved enough to be able to join. He was never disrespectful and had trouble maintaining eye contact and staying on the white dot between moves. Honestly he did great, and if they can’t handle a high-functioning child then I don’t know what they would do for a parent with a child with more profound needs. I called back the next day and spoke with the lead instructor looking for clarification. That I did in fact get, he informed me that his wife had designed the website off a template without reading it first. He was very apologetic though and I asked him to fix his site. It’s 48 hours later, and the site still says what it says below. Think twice before giving these people your money.
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January 2020 by Jason Hall
Tristan has been a great experience for my son. He is in Black belt club. All of the instructors are excellent and kid friendly. Really build bridges and instill confidence in the kids who are here
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January 2019 by Aaron Hunt
I have had all three of my children enrolled at Tristar for the past six months. I am very happy with what they are learning not only in martial arts, but in life skills as well. All in a fun safe environment. The kids love going too.
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January 2019 by king blade
My son has been a Tristar student for a few years now. Since starting, he has become a much more confident person. The staff at Tristar are always helpful, and caring about all of the students. Thank you Tristar for all of the positive experiences!
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January 2019 by Kristen Schwartzman
Tristar is a safe and fun environment fir anyone. My daughter has anxiety and the staff helped her manage it to achieve her black belt. This was a huge self confidence moment for her. She is now working on her second degree.
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January 2019 by Keith Brennan
My family and I have been enjoying learning much and having fun while attending Tristar. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and friendly. They provide the opportunity to learn many skills and are clearly dedicated to their art, their students and the community.
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January 2019 by Cynthia Flohr
My 8 yr old son is quite the introvert and reserved and seemed to show no interest in team sports so I thought we should try martial arts. After receiving a coupon to give us 6 weeks trial offer we decided to give TriStar the chance to give my son a safe outlet to discover who he is. And I could not be more impressed, honored or proud to call us a TriStar family. Each instructor greets every student every class. The instructors teach not only martial arts but integrity, compassion, understanding, strength, courage and friendship. When I think of the saying "it takes a village to raise a child" I can tell you I would only want the TriStar family to be the ones helping to raise my child. TriStar is not just about martial arts. It is about building a complete person. Example: before promotion not only must they be able to confidently show the moves taught in class but must get home and school to sign off on their behavior and growth as well. Enrolling my son at TriStar Martial Arts is the best decision I've made as a parent yet.
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January 2019 by Karrie Carey
Our youngest has been in the Little Ninja program for about 4 months and his focus has improved by leaps and bounds! The atmosphere is always so positive and the staff is always incredibly thoughtful! They even sent a sympathy card signed by all to our family upon hearing of my Grandfather's passing!
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January 2019 by Cameron Casey
I have too many positive things to say about Tristar Martial Arts to be able to write a smooth and cohesive paragraph. Instead, enjoy my praise in bullet-format:* The instructors are knowledgeable yet humble. They hold students to a high standard when learning terminology and demonstrating techniques, but are patient and constructive in their feedback to students.* The instructors have also perfected a balance of decorum and light-heartedness. Dojo protocols WILL be observed (responding to instructions with a loud "yes, sir", bowing on and off the mats, thanking your training partner, etc), and jokes WILL be told (always in good taste, and always in the interest of keeping students engaged).* "Karate" is the subject matter being taught, but "self-improvement" is the lesson being learned. Your student will learn to control both body and mind, and they will learn to respect themselves and others.* Situational awareness is also a major focus of the training. Knowing how to avoid conflict, or how to de-escalate a confrontation, is given just as much attention as the techniques themselves.* The facility is clean, welcoming, and well-suited for the many activities and events that the instructors host throughout the year (my personal favorite being the annual Zombie Nerf Wars).* Tristar also offers training seminars for parents and siblings, or finds other ways to get the families involved. My wife and I frequently attend these sessions, and have learned a lot.My family has been training at Tristar for over 6 years, and we are better people for it.
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January 2019 by Jennifer Nallo
My daughter has been at Tristar for nearly 8 years. In that time she has learned focus, respect and how to standup for herself and others. She is brave and strong thanks in part to Tristar and their wonderful teachers.
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January 2019 by Angie Young
Our family LOVES Tristar! The staff is amazing and extremely professional. My husband and daughter set out to get their black belts together and will achieve them in November 2018. They are very excited and happy with all the hard work they have put in at Tristar to get to where they are today. Our other children have taken advantage of “Buddy Week” and “Safety Trainings” which they love. Tristar is part of our family and we feel that we are a part of theirs.
