USA Professional Karate Studio

Our daughter started karate with Sensei George Mowod in 2015 before she started kindergarten, and it has been a defining part of her life since then. Sensei focuses students of all ages on elements of karate that are important in life - self-defense, yes, but also confidence, teamwork, generosity, leadership, responsibility, positive attitude, gratefulness, respect, and most importantly, kindness. We are very thankful to Sensei for all that he has done for our daughter and anyone else who has passed through his studio. Anyone out there trying to choose a martial arts studio, look no further.

after struggling with her self confidence, self worth, and bullying for a while, we decided to enter my daughter into karate at USA professional karate studio last year. i cannot express how much my daughter has found herself and grown since beginning karate classes here. i highly, highly recommend this studio if you and/or your kids are considering learning martial arts. starting in the eagles class, my daughter has not only been taught karate moves and techniques, but important lessons about self defense, bullying, setting goals, self discipline, honesty, kindness, teamwork, and more. USA professional karate and it’s sensei (george) are very clearly committed to helping and bettering kids and adults through karate in all areas of their lives. through karate, my daughter has gained an enormous degree of maturity, self worth, respect, and found her voice. and we cannot thank them enough for that.

Great place to learn Karate for my son and very professional sensei; staff is super friendly.

Sensei George is one of the greatest martial arts instructors I have ever met in my life. He is always engaged with his students during his classes, and makes sure to aid every student with technique work. The atmosphere is always welcoming to everyone, regardless of skill level.

Our middle son started here in March 2019- he was struggling at school and I was at the end of my rope in terms of shifts and changes we could make to help him. I had the erroneous perception that karate would increase his desire to fight with his brothers. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Sensei George Mowood is a treasure in squirrel hill. He is like the Cesar Milan of children, he knows how to child whisper, teach respect, give respect and help kids be their best selves. My oldest son is literally starting today. I wish I had found USA professional karate sooner but am so glad to have it in our lives now. Nothing is a panacea; but this place and this teacher have helped my family immensely