Family Martial Arts Academy | The Confidence Complex — Local services in Fayetteville

I enrolled my (very bright, but incredibly insecure, unsure, and timid) 11 year old son in the weekly program (I was DESPERATE to find something for him to connect with which wouldn't overwhelm him!) After the first (one-on-one) trial session with Master Huff, I drove a COMPLETELY different kid home than the one who had originally walked thru their doors! He was BEYOND proud of himself for his progress in that first session - My mom heart nearly exploded as he screamed at the top of his lungs, "I DID IT!!!!!," and we were both moved to tears as he was excitedly telling me about how good he felt about himself. He usually puts things off, but first thing this morning, he asked if we could attend tonight's group class. (I couldn't say, "YES!" fast enough!) All day today, I watched him carry his head higher than I've seen in years, and the genuine smiles and giggles were abundant (music to a worried mother's heart!) At the group session tonight, there were different levels of experience, and I was a little concerned b/c I know he gets intimidated when he doesn't feel sure of his ability compared to others... but when we got into the car THE MOST AMAZING WORDS CAME OUT OF HIS MOUTH! "Mom, I was intimidated by the more advanced belts at first, but then they weren't perfect but they just kept trying... it was no big deal! I didn't feel bad about not being perfect after that... I want to practice when we get home." (Y'all - when I say this is UNHEARD OF, I'm not exaggerating in the LEAST! My kid DOES NOT accept not being perfect in front of his peers, and he shuts down on literally ANYTHING he can't master immediately.) He has asked if we can go back tomorrow, and has set a long-term goal of eventually earning a black belt! When we got home, he didn't even look at his video games... he started practicing his form.

To the staff at Family MAA - the energy which exudes from your facility is so uplifting, motivating and positive that this worried mom's heart is overflowing! - I am FLOORED by the positive changes that only 2 sessions have made in my son's percieved self-worth, confidence, and overall energy. You have earned another student for life! - And as his mom, I cannot properly express to you how much this means to his family and me. We have always seen his potential, but you beautiful people have found a way to help HIM see it in himself... You are priceless. Thank you. We'll see you tomorrow, and every other day that our schedule...

My daughter and her best friend, who are leaving for college, and my best friend and myself attended a women's self defense workshop at Family MMA. I feel so much better about sending them out into the world after the class, and I think we adults learned a lot too. As much as the physical defense tips were important and useful, I most appreciated the tips on how to keep yourself from becoming a victim in the first place. Master Huff and her student, Michael, boosted confidence for two quiet girls and taught them to use their voice as defense. They were masterful at connecting with the girls and making them feel comfortable with their new skills. I can't recommend Family MMA enough to anyone needing self defense classes or...

Mediocre at best. The most concerning issue - they have ran our credit card for the past few months after we gave them ample notice of our leaving the area and that we would no longer be attending the academy. We have had to dispute each charge and get a new card. The location is less than desirable and there is no real staff, only the instructor. They also charge for everything. (Gi is a charge, the class is a charge, each belt test that they do way too frequently is a charge...) the quality of the instruction is mediocre at best, so if you hoped to learn actual self defense, look...