Lockhart's Karate Academy

The studio is in the process of going out of business due to financial issues. Be careful your kids pictures will be printed all flyers that are posted all over OC without your consent. Do not sign your kids for the summer camps, the pictures tell a different story, they are boring and waste of money since the prices increase every year, you will regret it. The owner has had relationships with some of the mothers in the past 10 years. Only kids studio with guns on the premises.

My son and daughter have attended classes at this studio for many years and I have to say it has been a wonderful experience. They have both enjoyed the quality friendships they have made with the other students and the staff at the studio. Master Lockhart has an amazing ability to meet kids right where they are developmentally, and then lead them step-by-step to where they what to be.

Our family has been at Lockhart's Karate for many years and it has been a great experience. The focus, discipline, and self-control my kids have developed through Karate is apparent in all aspects of their lives. They are doing well in school and in their other sports activities and I attribute their confidence to try new things as a direct result of the training they receive from Master Lockhart and his staff. We highly recommend this studio.

Lockhart's Academy is a great place. We have learned a lot from the owner Dan and would recommend his studio to anyone interested in learning self defense.

Master lockhart is just great with kids, he teaches them with lot of compassion, dedicates lots of time and focus on each of the kids until they master what they are doing. He teaches them how to be respectful, focused and concentrated in a really fun and loving environment. Since my daughter joined, she gained lots of self confidence and discipline that are being reflected in her behavior both at home and at school. Both of my daughters also participate in the movie nights that the studio offers occasionally on Fridays and they just have so much fun and are surrounded by so much love and care by all of master lockhart's family. The studio has a great reputation all over the area, everyone I know had a great experience and strongly recommend it.

Master Lockhart and his team and have done amazing things for my 4.5 year old active boy. When he was 3 years old, my son was having some behavioral issues at his preschool and we had tried everything we could to get him to be more attentive to his teachers, sit down during circle time and have more respect for his peers. After 3 months of weekly instructions with Master Lockhart, we had seen a huge improvement in my son's overall behavior. His patience, respect and listening skills improved immensely. His teacher at preschool said that she had seen him do a 180 in his behavior at school and was so pleased with his change. My son has such a high level of respect and love for Master Lockhart and does not want to disappoint him in any way. He is so proud of being in karate and earning stripes on his belt, that he practices constantly at home and tells me that he wants to be a karate master one day just like Master Lockhart. I highly recommend Lockhart's Karate Academy for all kids!!!! We love it and look forward to many many years there with Master Lockhart and his team!

Our son has attended Lockhart's Karate Academy for 4 years now. We enrolled our son here because we both attended one of Lockhart's karate classes at UCI and we loved it! Master Lockhart has taught our son discipline and respect and made it really fun for the kids, all at the same time! Even dad is now attending the adult classes. We recommend Lockhart's Karate Academy to all families!

I enrolled my five-year old son in classes just before he started kindergarten and it has been the best experience a parent could ask for. When I called to inquire, Dan was kind, patient and very knowledgable. I truly appreciated the time he took to discuss my son's individual situation and needs and the advice he had to offer based on those facotrs.

My son has been excited to get to karate class ever since he started and he is learning so much very quickly. Miss lockheart is AMAZING with the little ones!! It is so great to watch the kids have fun while working together and advance in their skills. Hat's off to the entire staff at the Lockheart Academy for providing such a wonderful atmosphere full of positivity and encouragement!

Both my son and I have been training for many years under Master Lockhart. There is no better martial arts instructor in Orange County. The kids love the classes and learn valuable defense skills and overall discipline. My child has developed exceptional coordination and strength. Studio consists of two rooms and is very clean. Master Lockhart's daughter also teaches and is an expert martial artist. All of the instructors are very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this studio.

My two oldest grandsons attend Lockhart Academy, and both have been students there since they were 3 years old (6 yrs and 9 yrs now). Dan Lockhart is a great teacher he understands how children learn, and he seeks to help his students grow positively in all aspects of life. The school is clean, very well equipped, and Master Lockhart and his instructors are extremely knowledgeable of the martial arts. Recently he offered to help several of his students, including my oldest grandson, perform a karate demonstration for their school talent show. He donated his own time and literally beamed with admiration and pride when they received a resounding ovation from the spectators. In my opinion he has been, and continues to be, one of the most positive influences in my grandson’s lives