Mark and Anna Gorman are the owners and operators of Mountain Eagle Karate. They began their martial arts training at the University of New Mexico, Mark in 1983, and Anna in 1997. Mark ran the martial arts program at UNM from 1995-2001 teaching, introducing, and developing hundreds of students. Mark and Anna opened Mountain Eagle Karate in 2001.
In addition to operating Mountain Eagle Karate, the Gormans have created a character development program for kids built around "life skills" for success. This program is a primary focus for our kids' classes and has been taught to thousands of Albuquerque children through the Gorman's partnership with APS, and private charter schools.
In addition to operating Mountain Eagle Karate, the Gormans have created a character development program for kids built around "life skills" for success. This program is a primary focus for our kids' classes and has been taught to thousands of Albuquerque children through the Gorman's partnership with APS, and private charter schools.
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This past year has been rough, but we are SO impressed with our students who have continued to train online. Things are starting to improve now and we are slowly opening back up for in-person classes, but we're keeping our online classes available, too. Visit our Calendar page for class times and links.
One of the benefits of martial arts is that each student can grow at their own pace. No matter what skill level they start at, they will improve, and they are free to take the time they need to develop their skills in an environment that suits their individual needs. Children as young as four can start in our Tiny Eagles program, but otherwise it is never too late to start learning karate.
Reviews (10)
Natane Lim
Aug 03, 2021
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Sarah Bryce
Jan 21, 2021
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Mountain Eagle Karate Academy is an incredible Dojo! I love the way they teach their students self discipline, respect, and mind/body control through life skills and teach karate skills in a way even the youngest kids can get involved! It is a structured environment and I love watching my daughter grow in both her life skills and her karate skills! She absolutely loves it! Thank you MEKA!
Kristine Dodds
Nov 24, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
Amazing teachers who are so great at building each of my children up and focusing on their strengths. I have 5 children in their classes and am very satisfied with how great they treat us and how well they communicate. I highly recommend this karate dojo!
Amazing teachers who are so great at building each of my children up and focusing on their strengths. I have 5 children in their classes and am very satisfied with how great they treat us and how well they communicate. I highly recommend this karate dojo!
Justin Carson
Oct 07, 2020
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My daughter has been enrolled for over a year now. Sensei Anna her husband Mark exceed expectations. They help your child develop self confidence and focus in a family atmosphere that is both rewarding and fun. The students have created a positive environment that demonstrates leadership and support. Highly recommended.
Rabia Sahin Orhan
Sep 16, 2020
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Hi all,
My daughter and my son go to Mountain Eagle Karate Academy for couple months. My kids love to go to classes. Sensei Anna and Renshei Mark, they are remarkable people.My kids classes mostly with Sensei Anna so they learn a lot from her. Kids learn a lot in this academy like; respect each other, good manners, self-discipline... We are like a family in there.
Thank you so much for all your efforts.
My daughter and my son go to Mountain Eagle Karate Academy for couple months. My kids love to go to classes. Sensei Anna and Renshei Mark, they are remarkable people.My kids classes mostly with Sensei Anna so they learn a lot from her. Kids learn a lot in this academy like; respect each other, good manners, self-discipline... We are like a family in there.
Thank you so much for all your efforts.
Melina Whalon
Jul 17, 2020
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We love MEKA! They have helped build our son into a respectful, confident, disciplined and dedicated young man. What started as something to pass the time has turned into an incredible love and respect for karate. The lessons he learns every week will carry him all of his life. Thank you Anna and Mark for making your home (dojo) a safe and inviting place for everyone!
Nick Del Castillo
Jun 05, 2019
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Mountain Eagle Karate Academy has changed my life. We enrolled my son when he was 8 years old. I would go to classes and watch, and thought it looked like a lot of fun. I knew they offered adult classes, but at the time I was 43 years old, weighed 255 lbs., and was really out of shape. My wife talked me into giving it a try, and I couldn’t be happier that I did. I found the owners/instructors, Mark and Anna Gorman, to be great teachers and amazing people, fell in love with karate, and was welcomed into a wonderful community. Over the years I lost over 80 pounds, made lots of new friends, competed
Jeff D.
Dec 27, 2018
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Their Kids' karate program is outstanding. Our 2nd grader son loves Mountain Eagle Karate Academy. He's been going since early Fall 2018. Both Sensei Anna and Sensei Mark have had awesome patience and run their classes with excellence, fun and excitement in mind. 5 Stars is not enough; highly recommended.
Randy Huggard
Dec 04, 2017
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I can't say enough good things about Mountain Eagle Karate!! My son has been attending for the last 3 years and he has gained not only karate skills but also life skills that translate to everything he does. There really is an amazing sense of family at the dojo and all ages and skill levels can feel included in this family. There are numerous classes involved for various age and skill groups and rotate between karate basics, sparring, jiu jitsu, weapons, kata, etc. The instruction from owners Mark and Anna is first rate and there are numerous others that assist in training as well. So glad we
Shane Sickafoose
Nov 27, 2017
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We looked at five or six different martial arts schools when choosing a dojo for our son. Mark and Anna were clearly the best! Our son has studied with them since 2007. We have never regretted our decision. They have a truly amazing program for kids, teens, and adults. They are inspiring martial artists as well as excellent and caring instructors. They want you to learn and improve and enjoy yourself as you do so.
