I have only been at Kicks Fitchburg for a very short time, but have been to many karate schools over the years. So far, I have been impressed by the school itself, the instructors/owner and the curriculum. They have a perfect way of incorporating fitness within the martial arts. They also include sport karate with a more tradition aspect when you get to the Kicks University. The school is huge and well taken care of. The tests are hard and it appears that belts are not simply given out like other schools. They are, however, more expensive than the other schools, but I have come to learn that you get what you pay for!