Testimonials

Since starting classes with you, he loves karate again

I just wanted to send you a quick email to thank you for making class such an enjoyable experience for R. As you know, R was doing karate for almost 4 years at another location and he was losing interest in his training. Ever since he started taking classes with you, he really loves it again! That makes me very happy as a mother. I also wanted to let you know that R let me know that there was belt […]

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You gave him confidence

Hi Rocky, Just wanted to thank you for taking your valuable time to help C yesterday. He has been practicing defending himself both verbally and physically. I think you gave him the confidence he didn’t have before, and for that, I’m grateful. Hopefully, he’ll protect himself next time! If your off to come to his school still stands, we would love to take you up on it. I wanted to get your permission before approaching his school. I’m sure they […]

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Impressed with how wonderfully you handled such a wide range of children

Hello Professor DiRico, I just wanted to thank you again and tell you what a wonderful time J had! I was very impressed how wonderfully you handled such a wide range of children, kept their interest and managed to teach them something all at the same time! I do wish V could have been there! She would have loved it![…] Please know how much I appreciate your guidance and kindness for all my children. I feel very fortunate they have […]

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Induction into Watertown HS Athletic Hall of Fame

My family and I have known Rocky DiRico for many years as a neighbor and friend. I decided to bring A, my son with Asperger’s, to Rocky’s karate class in Natick as we had heard that karate was a very good way to teach discipline in a fun way and to instill confidence in a child who has social difficulties. Rocky never discourages parents from sitting in and we have watched and enjoyed his teaching style now for 7 or […]

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If Rocky taught basket weaving, my son would love that

My son has been training with Rocky DiRico and the other instructors for more than 4 years and loves it. I joke that if Rocky taught basket weaving, my son would love that. It’s the teachers that matter in life. Weekly training, birthday parties, summer camp…we’ve gone to them all and recommend them highly! – Furqan, Arlington

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Aman

“I like Sensei. He does nice things for us. I have learned 9 forms and one day I would like to earn a 10th degree black belt.” – Aman (7),

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