What our students are saying!


"The Pearsons teach so much more than Karate: respect, kindness, personal safety and manners.  They help students build self-confidence.  The Pearson children attend and assist with the classes and serve as role models for the students.  I am so thankful to have this wonderful opportunity for my grandson."                                                - Fran (Grandmother of Student) Canon City

"Since my 6 year old son has been attending Lil' Dragons, I have seen a dramatic increase in his coordination, attention span and self-esteem.  Michelle, the instructor, is very patient with this age group and communicates instructions effectively with a lot of fun.  My son loves coming to his karate classes and I love all the positive changes I see."
- Amy (Mother of Lil' Dragon), Canon City


"My daughter Alexia has been a part of the Lil' Dragons since Feb. 08.  Since then I have noticed her agility and confidence blossom.  Both Sensei Paul & Michelle have been excellent instructors, giving personalized attention to each and every student.  They not only teach traditional Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate and Kobudo, but they also teach discipline and respect for yourself and for others.  I highly recommend Shorinkan Family Karate to everyone I know."
- Kimberly (Mother of Lil' Dragon), Canon City

"Sensei Paul & Sensei Michelle - you are really funny and great!  I have had a great time and it's only
been two months.  It is really great going here."
-  Cody, Canon City


"We learn to use karate only for defense, and we learn to control our temper.
So come join us." 
-  Nate, Canon City


"My wife and I, and our two boys have been studying karate at Shorinkan Family Karate for over 2 years now.  We began karate as a way to do something together as a family. We are able to spend time together and exercise in a Christian environment.  In today's society, families seem to be torn apart at every turn.  Families are so busy doing things separate from each other; school work, sports, one child has ballet on Monday, another has baseball on Tuesday, Thursday music lessons, not to mention work demands on the parents.  Our family has found that doing karate together has been fun and healthy, but more important it has been something that we can do as a family."
-  Craig, Canon City


I like karate because I get to spar and wrestle. It's challenging and fun.
-  Josiah, Canon City


I like karate because I get to do it with my family and it helps me to show respect to other people inside and outside karate.
-  Micah, Canon City

"My husband and I, along with our two sons, have been taking Karate classes for two and a half years, and during that time we have earned several belt rankings and we have increased our physical capabilities through practice and exercise.
**With an emphasis placed on honor and respect for ourselves and for fellow students, the school has proven to be a perfect place to excel as individuals, and also as a family.  Karate has not only strengthened our bodies, but our relationships as well, as we strive towards the goal of black belts together.**" 
-  Randi, Canon City


"Fun that is challenging for the whole family.
Home of the 'Great White Ninja'"
- Joshua, Canon City