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Moore's Martial Arts Academy

Martial arts school · Topeka, KS · reviewed since 2013

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#21 of 71 art classesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 71%
5.0 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · 5 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2025latest review

Moore's Martial Arts Academy at a glance

Google reviewers rate the martial arts school five stars based on twenty-one reviews, with no owner responses recorded. Customers frequently describe the instructor as patient and knowledgeable, noting that classes teach respect, discipline, and life skills to both children and adults. The facility is mentioned as clean, and families report long-term participation in the program. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are positive.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 21 Google reviews (12 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 14, 2025.
  • Service: Art Class serving Topeka, Kansas.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other art classes

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction97Reliability97Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 97 (median 92)Reliability: 97 (median 94)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Moore's Martial Arts AcademyArt Classes median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Moore's Martial Arts Academy: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
97
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Moore's Martial Arts Academy: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
97
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 95.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Moore's Martial Arts Academy: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 69.–
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Star ratings

21 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars21100%
  • 4 stars00%
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Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 12 written reviews

  • Praise5100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude360%
  • Quality & results120%
  • Would recommend120%

What customers talk about

We read 12 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very patient with my kiddo.”
  • “Sensei Moore is a super class act, works with kids and young adults extremely patiently, does a fantastic job.”
  • “Automatic 5 stars”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

GeorgiaLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Master Moore is always patient. He works with kids and adults to develop both as martial artists and as contributing members of society. Our entire family has been taking classes for a couple years, and we love learning from Master Moore.

GinnyLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

My son has been attending for two years and has learned far more than just martial arts. He has learned life skills, companionship. Teamwork and diversity. We love Master Moore and his wife who run the best program in Topeka.

TeresaLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★

This is the best place to learn karate it also teaches you respect and discipline Master Moore is by far one of the best instructors i have known him for years my kids took karate from him now my grandkids take karate from him they have been there for 4 years and its great hes taught my 3 grandchildren so much we absolutely love this place

glenLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★

Sensei Moore is a super class act, works with kids and young adults extremely patiently, does a fantastic job.

StaceyLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 years ago★★★★★

Instructor Moore has great energy and patience with young martial students. High expectations without ego.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 21 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Courtney Alexander (Court)Local Guide · 5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great place to learn karate. Very patient with my kiddo.

Georgia SchaferLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Georgia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Master Moore is always patient. He works with kids and adults to develop both as martial artists and as contributing members of society. Our entire family has been taking classes for a couple years, and we love learning from Master Moore.

Melissa “Chknlips” Crowley RochaLocal Guide · 110 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

awesome instructor!!

Matt Preston10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very knowledgeable instructor! Extra clean facilities.

Zach Robinson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zach has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Looks like the Cobra Kai dojo. Automatic 5 stars

Ginny EardleyLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ginny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My son has been attending for two years and has learned far more than just martial arts. He has learned life skills, companionship. Teamwork and diversity. We love Master Moore and his wife who run the best program in Topeka.

Teresa SmithLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Teresa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This is the best place to learn karate it also teaches you respect and discipline Master Moore is by far one of the best instructors i have known him for years my kids took karate from him now my grandkids take karate from him they have been there for 4 years and its great hes taught my 3 grandchildren so much we absolutely love this place

glen mcbethLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews glen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Sensei Moore is a super class act, works with kids and young adults extremely patiently, does a fantastic job.

Tim LangholffLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great place to learn Karate.

Stacey DavisLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stacey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Instructor Moore has great energy and patience with young martial students. High expectations without ego.

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