What Students and Families Say About Dapo Martial Arts
Students and parents from our Mississauga dojo, in their own words. Every quote on this page is copied exactly as it was written.
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From our Google reviews
I’ve been going to the Dapo for nearly 2 and a half years and it’s probably one of the best decisions I’ve made so far. It boosted my confidence so much. I first started as a shy self conscious person … I met the most amazing people. … I highly recommend for anyone who needs a little help boosting their confidence or just needing to find a second family.
–A S
As a mom, seeing my child happy, comfortable, and gaining confidence means everything. … I enrolled my son in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Dapo Martial Arts this summer just to keep him busy, as he’s not usually interested in going out or trying new activities. I was pleasantly surprised to see such a positive change in him after only few classes. When I asked if he wanted to switch… it was a definite No! … He especially loves Sensei Brad and Sensei Harris, who are very patient, encouraging, and supportive.
–Math LR
We joined Dapo a little over a month ago. I have nothing but great things to say. The instructors are great and kids get one on one attention. The staff is very generous and nice. My kid loves coming to Dapo! Highly recommend this place!
–Mariam K
I had a great time doing arnis with everyone! I’ll definitely be back, thanks for such a great experience!
–Reymer L
The training has a high intensity which forces you to improve either mentally or physically.
–Pier S
The environment has always been welcoming, supportive, and well-organized. A very special thank you to Sensei Harris, his dedication, patience, and encouragement have made such a positive impact on our daughter. He has not only developed her karate skills but also gained confidence and discipline under his guidance.
–NaZ D
My son joined this training great school when he was in grade 6. Since then he is part of the program and still continuing (even after getting black belt). It helped him not only physical growth but made his personality way better than I can think of. He has developed patience, self-confidence, time management, focused, respect, critical thinking and handle pressure (to name few of skills).
Sensi and Senpai are all experienced and professional.
I would definitely recommend CMAC DAPO – Mississuaga for all Martial Art trainings.
–Umer K
If only I can give 10 stars for Dapo-Mississauga, I will do it without hesitations. My daughter is one of the students and I saw how she grow, develop and improve. When she first did the free trial, the Sensei called her in her first name that sounds so welcoming. … This school will not only teach your kid how to kick or punch but they teach values as well. … To all parents, please consider this school for your kids.
–Maryann Q
“Trust Classical Training”. By this I mean: trust the pushups, trust the kata, trust the drills, and trust the critiques. If you are looking for a school that goes above and beyond the fighting aspect, HERE IS THE PLACE TO GO. … Being apart of this school is a journey worth all struggles. The beauty is that we struggle and work through things together. Especially the girls here, we got us a sistahood built on Respect and Love. We train hard, we hold it together, and we have each other’s back. No woman gets left behind at Dapo. Ohana. After all of these years, It’s an inspiring feeling being able to train under someone like Sensei and Ms.Samson.
–Jst
I appreciate the passion and the patience (and occasional indulgence) exhibited by Sensei Bassels in the Tai Chi / Pa Gua / Qi Gong program. Highly recommend the weekly classes, for both the working-with-energy elements, as well as the martial applications of the Grand Ultimate Fist.
–Kurt H
The environment inside the class is very dynamic. Each person is individually evaluated and taught based on its strength and weaknesses. If you are into sparring or interested in competitions, just let Sensei or instructor know and they will guide you in that direction. Personally I first enrolled my brother in youth class to get him more physically active and soon learned that the classes are definitely more than karate drills. … Highly recommend Sensei Bassels and his team
–Hassan S
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