Hero Academy Martial Arts LONGWOOD’S PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS FACILITY FOR ALL AGES

There are not enough good things I can say about Hero Academy! If you are looking for a structured place for your child to learn self control, respect for themselves and others and improve their ability to focus while also having lots of fun, then this is the place to be! Sensei Michael has an amazing ability to motivate all students while taking into account their unique needs. He brings positivity, high energy and discipline to every class. Our two boys have attended his classes and summer camps for years, and they always ask to keep coming back because they love learning and having fun with Sensei. We would highly recommend Hero Academy to everyone!

Our 4 year old daughter has been going to Hero Academy. It has helped her to learn to follow directions, be patient, disciplined, persistent and gain confidence. Michael is a best in class coach. I can't say enough good things on his commitment and dedication to the kids in his class. I highly recommend his class!

I have been going here around 6 months now and It's been a great experience. My neighbor recommended it, and despite my fear that a forty something computer guy could do karate, I went anyway. And I just kept going. Sensei Michael is great, along with the Sensei Victor and the other black belts who help, and the brown belt Sensei who are always willing to help. Everyone there is like family, and it's just been a great experience. Come ready for a workout! I just noticed this place is 80 solid 5* reviews over 11 years, they must be doing something right! Thanks Hero Academy for all of the great learning, workouts, and camaraderie. I look forward to attending for many years to come.

Classes here are on par with any comparable Dojo, and you get a lot of instruction in class for the money. Lessons are comprehensive and varied, and it is easy to make up any classes you have to miss because of conflict, sickness or holidays. I really like that there are so many nice people that attend, and I hope I can give back their positivity as well.

I recently started coming to Hero Academy due to my client starting his karate career. As an RBT I always look to see what behaviors can be learned and one of the greatest effects on behavior is environment. Hero academy from the moment we first came I knew was going to be a great fit for my client. From learning patience and self-control, to confronting fear and achieving goals. Hero Academy is an excellent place to bring your child of all ages to learn new skills that can generalize outside of the dojo to school, home life, and relationships. I can’t recommend this place enough if you are looking for a afterschool program to help in your child’s development I highly recommend Hero Academy.

Highly recommend HERO!!!

I don’t see karate as an extra-curricular. I see it as a tool in my son’s empowerment journey…..the approach at Hero is one of patience, while maintaining fundamental discipline of karate.

Video games, after school Art, stuff like that, I see as extracurricular. My son’s drive to hit the mark and do the right thing and exercise discipline when in Michael’s presence is mind blowing. Outside of karate, he lacks focus, self discipline, etc..

Once he steps on that, mat, I’ve never seen him so focused and dedicated.

Glad to have him at HERO. THEY are amazing at what THEY do and I appreciate THEIR hard work,dedication and patience with my kiddo..🥋

5🌟 are not enough to describe the excellence, great environment and furthermore the dedication that my daughter have the pleasure to enjoy on each class.

Sensei Michael and his team are great professionals who teach with passion in what they do. Always keeping in mind that you can have discipline with fun.

When my son expressed a desire to do martial arts, we began to look for not just a place, but also a trainer. For me, as a parent, it was very important that the trainer was involved, talented, able to motivate the child and teach the child the right life principles. We visited more than 10 martial arts schools in the area until we found the Hero Academy. We have been with the school for 3 years now, and my son still runs to classes, afraid of being late, letting the trainer down. He trains at home, on vacation, at school... Trainer Michael is simply a wonderful teacher. Children adore him, despite the fact that there is excellent discipline in the class. If you are looking for a truly involved and passionate trainer, then I can say with 100% certainty that you need to try at least one class at the Hero Academy.

I absolutely love this dojo! Sensei Michael is such a good hearted person who genuinely cares. The people I’ve met through here are like family to me now. 10/10 would recommend. If you’re thinking about joining martial arts, do it. You won’t regret it.

My daughters have been attending Hero Academy for the past year. To this day they are passionate about the sport, look forward to the weekly classes and use what they learned in their everyday life. Sensei Michael teaches not only self-defense but also skills to develop greater emotional stability, self-confidence and, assertiveness. We are very proud to be part of the Hero family.

Sensei Michael is one of the best instructors I have ever come across. My daughter came with a buddy and could not wait to join that night . Now I have two girls that attend Hero Academy. Sensei Michael teaches them discipline, and self defense. I am very excited to have a calm and patient, yet fun, instructor to teach my girls. They can’t wait to get to class! We have told all our family and friends about Hero Academy! My little girl Gina says that when she gets to class she’s always excited. Our older daughter Adri is in the Teen Class and is always super hyped to learn something new. I would recommend Hero Academy to anyone big or small that wants to have fun and learn from a caring and supportive instructor.

My son's been attending for over a year and we love it. Wonderful leadership and values.

this is my 11 year old daughters first martial arts class. Sensai Michael is an outstanding instructor with both kids and adults. My daughter is so excited to earn her belts.

My 10 year old son started at Hero in September 2021. He lost his father in April 2021 and has had a very difficult time adjusting. Hero has saved my son. Michael, the owner, has been such a positive influence and role model and has been very accommodating with our busy/hectic schedule. I am so grateful we found Hero and I highly recommend this program.

My 10 year old started in the Tigers class a few months ago, and it has already been so worth it. Sensai Michael is absolutely phenomenal with the kiddos, and classes are a great mix of challenging and fun.

My son still sometimes asks to skip Martial Arts classes because they are so exhausting for him, but EVERY drive home we are both so glad he went. If you want your child to be challenged to learn and grow in a respectful and fun environment, join us at Hero.

My son is autistic and decided he wanted to do karate this summer. He was so excited to start and we have been nothing but impressed! He has had so much fun learning and practicing with the group! Sensai Michael is so good with him and all the kids in the group. It’s really fun for the adults as well to watch the groups practice and have such a good time. This will be some thing my kiddo does for a long time! Cannot recommend more!

I have been receiving instruction at Hero Academy for about 2 years now and it might have been one of the best decisions I've ever made. I know most of the reviews here are from parents on behalf of their children, but I think it's important to note the excellence of the adult programming as well. Aside from of of the health benefits of learning a martial art, I wanted to highlight the benefit of working with Sensei Michael specifically. His approach is enthusiastic, supportive, and encouraging. I was an athlete in high school where I excelled and then, in adulthood, like so many others, I became sedentary just by nature of my work. Beginning my journey 2 years ago at Hero Academy felt like trying to push a freight train forward. Sensei Michael is the kind of man that will get out of his car and help you push your freight train forward and he'll do it with a smile! The community that has arisen around this school is wonderful. Sensei Michael has really set a tone of encouragement and inclusion. It doesn't matter how old you are or where you come from, if you want to learn, he will be happy to teach you and he will cheer the loudest when you've reached your intended milestones. I am grateful for his patience and willingness to challenge me to be the best version of myself which, of course, transcends martial arts. If you're on the fence about something like this, as I was, come meet Sensei and see for yourself. I'm so glad I did.