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What our studentsand Parents are saying about us
I enrolled my two sons when they were 3 and 4 years old, and both loved the teacher and the classes. The whole experience was fun and full of excitement. What I appreciated about the school was that it was a family-oriented place, and at the end of each class, they would teach the children life skills, which I also valued them learning. They allowed me to reinforce what they learned in karate class, both at home and at school. All the other parents are very supportive of all the children, and the atmosphere of the school is exactly what I was looking for in a martial arts school. Now my boys are grown up: one has won over 18 world titles, and my other son is an executive in movies in Los Angeles. I highly recommend Grandmaster Jim L. Buhisan—this is the only place to go for your children and your family.
Christine Pham
San Jose, California
This is the best thing I have ever done. I hadn't trained before, and my children did, so one day I decided to join, and it changed my life forever and brought me closer to my children. Grandmaster Jim L. Buhisan and his staff are upbeat, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I love that he teaches from his heart and that he loves teaching. I realize that it is not how much you know, but how it is being taught to you, and how it gives you a better view of life. My health and fitness are better than ever. I am 64 years old now.

Jamie Harris
San Jose, California
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I am 64 years old and started karate after I enrolled my two children. Years later, they became interested in other activities, but they still had time for the martial arts program. I always wanted to do martial arts, but I felt I was too old. However, I decided to give it a try rather than lose their membership. I have now trained for over 20 years and am a Master Instructor, having earned a Masters titled Kwan Jang Nim. I love everything about martial arts, especially the philosophy. We do something called the quote challenge, where you share a quote with a student, and they reply back within 5 seconds; if they don’t, you win. Quotes make me think about being a good person, and they give me a great perspective on life. I am so proud of myself for being inducted by Grandmaster Jim L. Buhisan at the World Famous USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame, hosted by Grandmaster Jim Thomas.
I started at 61 years old, and I never trained in fitness before, lack belt at 67 years of age, and I am 83 years old now. I could be more grateful for martial arts coming into my life. I highly recommend it for everyone. It also keeps me young, spending time with all the amazing students and staff at Buhisan's USA Martial Arts. I am now a Black Belt and a fitness instructor. You are never too old to begin a good fitness program. But, don't wait as long as I did; I would have loved to grow up in the martial arts, like all of the hundreds of children at the studio.
★★★★★

Ernie
San Jose, California

Janet Garley
San Jose, California
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