Star Martial Arts Karate for Kids & Self-Defense Classes in Elkhart, Mishawaka, & South Bend

You give students a chance to succeed that usually do not have many successes. These successes uncover a different part of themselves that they can believe in and strengthen... and discover they are capable of great things!

Star Martial Arts is amazing. They include both family and school in the students' martial arts education. We started seeing improvement in just one week and are seeing a dramatic improvement in 3 weeks. Not to mention the fact that WE are learning how to discipline in a positive manner. signing our 10 year old up was the best decision we ever made.

I want to thank Star Martial Arts for bringing your taekwondo intervention program to Bristol and Pinewood Elementary schools this year. I heard back from students that they LOVED going to taekwondo and other students would stop me in the hallway and ask if they could go to taekwondo, too!  As a social worker in the schools, I not only saw happy students, I saw students who were learning to be strong - both physically and emotionally!  Our students learned valuable life lessons in a way that that was engaging to them. Teachers reported to me they noticed a change in their student’s self-confidence and how they conducted themselves in the classroom. Another aspect of the program that I appreciated was your willingness to make the time for the intervention work for us.  You, and any other instructors who came were on time, professional, and consistent. It is evident to me, through watching you lead session

I just can't say enough good things about this school and it's staff! As a family, we are going on 3 years of attendance here. Everybody that attends, and their families, quickly become extended family to the rest. The Birkys are just amazing people who help bring out the best in every child and adult they encounter. You really cannot put a price tag on the value of the benefits you receive by being a member of Star Martial Arts. It's literally a positive life changing experience! I find myself recommending this school to people daily, and it's easy to see why. Come see for yourself why this place is so amazing!

I had the pleasure of observing Mr. and Mrs. Birky in action when they began the martial arts program at our school.  I was so intrigued and pleased to see the manner in which they focused on the issue of respect ... respect for one another and one’s self. Through dialogue and martial arts techniques, I think the message of respect, following directions, listening, focusing, working hard was delivered well to the students, and it was something they practiced while in the program. You would think with a large group of students, it could become difficult to keep attention and good behavior, but Mr. and Mrs. Birky were able to do so, and is something I think would be beneficial for any teacher to observe to obtain some ideas on classroom behavior management techniques.

We love everyone at Star Martial Arts! It has helped tremendously with all our kids! It gave us something productive to do over the long winter months! My kids show so much pride being part of an amazing group of people. The instructors are great! They want everyone to do great and take time helping the students who are struggling. We loved the the basic package that we committed to earn our Black Belts. The skills and defensive moves learned in class will be something my kids will always know. I feel better knowing that they are learning how to protect themselves.

I just wanted to thank you for your visit. I was in awe at the way you kept the kids attention and how well you related to them. I wanted to tell you that you would make a fantastic teacher, but then realized, that is exactly what you are! By far, the best classroom speaker, I have ever had come into my classroom. It is something I know the kids will be talking about for a long time! I also plan to bring my son in sometime. I want him to get involved with something, and after seeing you with the children in my class, I would love for him to be a part of your program! Thanks again!