Reviews of Danvers Martial Arts / United Martial Arts Center

We are very excited about being part of the United Martial Arts Center in Danvers. Yes we travel a little bit to train here with our kids but well worth it. Some of the things that we like most would be their attention to leadership and the stories that Sifu Pasquale talks about with the kids. He really try to help them along with peer pressure and standing up for what is the right thing to do. One of the things that really got us was the says that are presented monthly, and the best part is our family and most the waiting room says them constantly, this months new says is "Family First above all else" I love it!

They are doing a tons of family events for the kids which does help us tremendously during this time, I wish we had a school closer to us but if we have to travel it would be for a place like this. Most of the parents that I get to speak with are for some distance, they have families as far as newburyport to wakefield so I don't fell so bad!

I am hoping to reach Black belt myself something that I have always wanted to do but never had the time to. I like the schedule to, it's seems to be just right for our families needs, I might even have my little girl try a class soon. She does all the warm-up in the waiting room. Got her to even eat veggies,,,hahaha

Lauren

Having been a Police Officer for over 16six years and worked teen programs and the community with my family and our church, I can truly say that the United Martial Ages Center is where you want to bring your family. We did look around at other schools, however this was the only school that focused on Life Skills that we teach. They run their academy extremely professional and both Sufi's and Staff truly care about what they teach. Go and see for yourself. They are absolutely the place to be for a family setting. Adam

We have been training there for over three years,,, and these folks truly care for there students

We are in the same predicament along w many others that I know of in town-we are locked into a 3 year contract- starting when my son was 7.! Shame on us for not reading the page of fine print in the contract but never verbally told 3 yr contract...and that you could not get out of-well short of moving 25 miles away or a physicial impairment! Who can commit a 7 year old to 3 yrs of anything? We know of 2 families in the area that just flat out stopped the bank payments because they were unable to work anything out with either Sifu Anthony or Sifu Rose..both owners push off any responsibility saying it is out of their hands and do nothing but offer a pay off of what you owe in a lump sum payment to get out of contract. My son has not attended in over a year and yet I pay $200.00 a mth for something my son does not want to attend. The overtone in the studio is totally geared towards a constant money making scheme. Market America...who knew? Bring your friend movie nights for yet another fee, doing things around town for local charities in which they boast "THEY raised" all the money. Not the children standing on satuardays outside grocery stores, The group of 6 or so people that "follow them" almost remind me of a cult. I will continue to pay since it is my fault for falling into the trap but my child will never step foot anywhere near them. AND I will tell others!

My child was struggling in school. His motivation was gone and resisted going to school every morning. He was becoming depressed and his teacher had no idea how to deal with the situation. After attending The UMAC for one month, my son is now exhibiting self-discipline, motivation, and a renewed sense of self-esteem. His behavior and grades have improved significantly. UMAC is the place to be!

- Bill J. Peabody, Mass