This place has its own big 3 going for itself! Master Lee, Master Matthew, and Instructor Alex are…read moreall consummate professionals that truly understand the way of teaching taekwondo to students regardless of what level you start at. The gym itself is very well kept and is definitely one of the cleanest gyms I've ever been to. They also have tons of different equipment they use throughout class and are good about teaching you how to use said equipment as well. They do offer private lessons, and with Master Lee's background, whose a 6th-degree black belt who trained under renown taekwondo instructor Grandmaster Yim, you won't find better in the DFW-area! Lastly, they're great about communication and showing care for their students' well-being and progress. Overall, I would definitely recommend their gym to anyone I know no matter where you live in the DFW-area!

My son has been working with the instructors at Master Lee for a year and we are so incredibly…read morehappy with his experience. The instructors are fantastic with their teaching of taekwondo skills but also make the class fun. Master Lee is very engaged with the students and is incredibly encouraging. He is approachable and communicates well about his studio. Master Lee also brings in the older students at the end of the younger students class to let them participate and interact. This studio has such a family environment and we tell all of our friends about it!

My kid has been trained in this Dojo for over 3 years. Grand Master Lee, Master Quintin, and Master…read morePing are super patient with my kid to allow him grow over time. I am very happy I found this place. Love.

MY 3 children and I train in this Dojo! We love the fun atmosphere , the excellent mentorship and…read moreteaching and the friendships that are created. As a parent, I am treated with respect but also pushed to grow in my Taekwondo journey. If you are looking for a fun thin for your child, if you want to grow their confidence and help them develop self defense skills, welcome to to our Dojo. Mr. Daniel

This is a good school with Masters and Instructors who truly care for their students. Our son…read morerecently received his black belt from this school and we couldnt' be any more proud of him. I did want warn parents about the contracts. These are not yearly nor month to month, but the duration of the program (Black Belt & Master's) which would mean multiple years. Standard cancellation is 25% of the remainder of the contract. They are financially holding parent's responsible based on a commitment their child will make on pursuing a Black Belt or Masters Program. As we all know, children tend to change courses and want to try things over time, but be mindful of the potential cancellation charge you'll face should your child want to do something different. While we are glad they were able to work out a somewhat more reasonable cancellation charge, the contracts with this instituion are very one-sided and not favorable to parents at all.

My Experience with MKMA: What Parents Should Know Before Signing…read more I want to share my experience with MKMA because I think parents deserve to understand exactly what they may be committing to before enrolling their children in the Black Belt Program. First, I want to be fair: MKMA is a good Taekwondo school. The instructors are wonderful with children, the classes are engaging, and my kids genuinely enjoyed their time there. I have no complaints about the quality of instruction or the experience my children had while attending. My concern is with the length and structure of the contract and how difficult it can be to leave once your family's circumstances change. When I enrolled my two children, I did not fully understand the extent of the financial and time commitment I was making. The Black Belt Program involves a 60-month contract, a five-year financial commitment. Looking back, I wish I had slowed down and asked many more questions before signing. Five years is a very long time when you're talking about young children. Kids change their minds. Their interests change. They discover new activities they want to try. Family schedules change. Financial situations change. What works for a family today may not work a year or even a few months from now. In our case, both things happened. My children's interests changed and they wanted to pursue other activities. Taekwondo is also a significant time commitment for a family, and eventually it became difficult for us to continue. At the same time, my financial circumstances changed, and the nearly $600 monthly tuition was no longer sustainable for my family. When I reached the point where I needed to stop lessons, I discovered just how difficult and expensive it could be to leave the program. The standard early termination amount presented to me was $6,863.50. After explaining my circumstances and communicating with MKMA, they reduced the amount to $3,885. Here's another detail that I think prospective parents should know: I was required to pay that $3,885 settlement in cash at their Plano location. Paying in cash was not my choice or my preference. It was the requirement given to me in order for the cancellation to be finalized. I was not offered the option of paying the settlement by credit card or electronically. As a single parent living paycheck to paycheck, coming up with nearly $4,000 in cash was an enormous financial burden. I ultimately paid it because I wanted to resolve the situation and move forward. I want to be clear that this review is not about the quality of the Taekwondo program. My children had positive experiences, and I think the instructors do a great job. My concern is that a five-year contract for a children's extracurricular activity is a significant commitment, and I don't think every parent will fully appreciate what that means when they're sitting down to enroll their child. If you're considering MKMA, my advice is to ask a lot of questions before signing: * How many months am I financially committed? * What happens if my child decides they no longer want to participate? * What happens if my family's financial situation changes? * What happens if our schedule no longer allows us to participate? * Exactly how much will I owe if I need to cancel early? * What documentation is required to cancel? * How must an early termination settlement be paid? * Is there any way to cancel without paying the full early termination amount? Do not assume that stopping classes means stopping payments. Read every page of the contract. Ask questions. Make sure you understand the financial commitment, not just the monthly tuition, before you sign. I wish I had done that. My hope in sharing this isn't to discourage families from trying Taekwondo or from considering MKMA. It's simply to make sure another parent doesn't find themselves in the same situation without realizing what they've signed up for. The classes may be a great fit for your child. Just make absolutely sure the contract is a great fit for your family, too.

I used to be in Taekwondo I miss this class so much! I have knee issue and this class helped me to…read morebecome more patient and focus. I recommend kids and adults to go there!

This school has been one of the most fascinating of life transitions to witness. My 7 year old not…read moreonly learns self defense, but discipline, respect, and order. She is taught to apply this to home, and school, and friends. Master Bang has shown exemplary leadership by example. His skillset and work ethic are exactly the character building efforts I want my child to model. The energy of the dojang is high yet balanced. Intense yet enjoyable. We are so happy to be a part of something so unique and special. Thanks U.S White Tiger Martial Arts. I am so proud to watch my little girl shift into a respectable and responsible young lady.

As a newly single mom, my world was upside down and a mess. My kids and I, after leaving a bad…read moresituation, moved in with my parents to get us back into a financially and emotionally better situation. Living with my parents, the dojo gave us a place to go to regroup and heal together as a stronger family unit than we were before. I believe choosing martial arts was a great choice because it helps us to learn how to defend ourselves and be healthy at the same time. Our family joining the United States TaeKwonDo Academy changed every part of my life for the better. After some research, I decided to enroll my son, Chad, in classes with the United States Taekwondo Academy to aid in his management of adhd. After several months of watching on the sidelines, my daughter and I excitedly joined Chad in the Black Belt Club and immediately began improving many aspects of our lives in the process. Chad has done better in school, and has had a great attitude. My daughter, Phoebe is much more sure of herself and emotionally maturing appropriately.  During classes, the instructors will often discuss things that don't involve exercise, but rather a way of pushing us to be better in our lives: at home, work, socializing, etc. and apply the principles that we're supposed to be focused on for that belt rank. For example, in the Red Belt, a student should focus on flexibility. This doesn't only mean in their ability to stretch physically, but also to be flexible in their everyday life and working with others. My current belt, Deputy Black Belt concept is Contribution. This means to freely give of one's time and energy with no thought of reward. As a single mother, I believe I do these things for my children, but probably not for myself as much as I should. Joining the USTA made me more sure of myself and made me able to allocate my time wisely; understanding the difference between being taken advantage vs. contributing. This is something I've tried to improve upon ever since I was a Yellow Belt, and was focused on Goal Setting and Commitment.      Part of what we learn at the USTA is to defend yourself. Each belt has 2 ways of defending against a specific attack. This is very beneficial, as it helps you build muscle memory as a way of readying yourself, were you to ever experience the need to defend oneself. I also found this as a huge benefit for our family because we did experience some abuse in my first marriage, which is the father of my children. Joining a martial art helps the kids to know what to do in order to protect themselves if ever the need presented itself.        Did I mention the health benefits? Before joining the USTA, I weighed 246 lbs with a height of 5'1, and was pre-diabetic. With the supervision of my doctor, I have lost 50 lbs through exercising at the dojo and trying to eat healthier. I'm not where I want to be yet with my weight, but I know that it's a process that I need to work through in the right way and trust my body to help me make the right decisions. I'm the kind of person who works harder when I'm with others, so going to the dojo and working out with others pushes me to improve. My kids hold me to a higher standard than they used to, because they are learning the same principles that I am about taking care of our bodies. They have pushed me to where I am now, and I owe everything to Chad and Phoebe for staying with me and continuing to work hard with me. We push each other to do better, and I hope that us being students of martial arts will continue to improve us in this same way.     One of the other important lessons I've learned from the USTA is about respect. The first day I walked into the dojo, I was treated with the utmost respect and was expected the same in return. As I went more and more, I observed the students, instructors, masters and Grand Master use the words ma'am and sir in their responses to questions or discussion of any kind. Respect, I have learned, is something to give freely and expect in return as well. This concept has been a tremendous lesson for me to really mull over and understand. My children walked all over me when I was still a white belt, and Grand Master Alshareef gave me the courage and determination to become a leader of my children, and not their buddy for them to push around. He taught me how to respect myself and expect the same of others, especially my children. Over the years, I have learned many valuable lessons from the United States TaeKwonDo Academy, and I hope to learn more as I continue to pursue my goals.

Earning my black belt at the US Taekwondo Academy also means I have a responsibility to help…read moreothers. Now I get to be a role model for younger students. I help tie their belts, show them their forms, and cheer them on during testing. I remember when I was like them, looking up to the black belts. Now it's my turn to inspire others and keep working hard. In the end, getting a black belt isn't about being the best fighter. It's about doing your best every day and becoming the best version of yourself. At the US Taekwondo Academy, I learned that I'm stronger than I think, and that hard work and respect can help me reach any goal. That's what being a black belt really means to me. I look forward to the day I can master my 4 Dan before I turned 16 years old. While USTA is my second home that would allow me to grow physically and spiritually. This is a best place to learn more than martial arts but you full potentials. Kenrick Nguyen

I decided to try Soul Fighters during the summer to help me lose weight and improve my mental…read morehealth. Coach Steven Ngo teaches the adult Muay Thai class. He is a great teacher, friendly, professional, and willing to work with you. Overall, the atmosphere and the other students feel welcome. If you're looking to learn something new or gain experience, I recommend giving this place a try.

What an incredible experience with a professional and respectful instructor. My son loves this…read moreplace is is learning Brazilian Jujitsu and Muay Thai from instructors that truly respect the sport. From the time we started here, this place has provided a safe and clean environment with a great feel to it. You can drop off or wait, this place can accommodate. There is a mixture of kids and adults and the way the class is run, everyone meshes very well. There are enough classes weekly that you can come as often as you like and keep honing in on your skills. They get group time and individual time during the lessons. I can't say enough good things about this place, there isn't a place anywhere near that can compare.

took me a while to finally write a review! read this for a genuine review from a former decade long…read moremember here. i was with the white tiger family for a very long time, went from white belt to a 2nd dan black belt here and then went off to do tkd at the collegiate level afterwards. i think the best part of white tiger overall for me has always been the people there. just such caring instructors and staff and some of my best friends (even to this day), have been made on the mat. also, some of the most fun trips i've ever done have come out of taekwondo too, from new york, austin, seattle, and miami to the kukkiwon headquarters in korea. so many experiences come from the tournaments and detours you'll take as a tkd athlete in life. in general, white tiger has always excelled in teaching poomsae (tkd forms) as well as in tkd demonstration. it's also a very well connected school in terms of the broader network of tkd schools and masters. as such, there's lots of opportunities to participate in fun tournaments and events and really level up your skills. i genuinely think it's worth it for anyone interested to give it a shot and, who knows, it might just become one of the most memorable things you do in your life. just like it was for me! :)

some of the training schedules, and important information communication could be a lot better. Like…read moretoday my kid had black belt practice session, which was held at Rowlett, TX. We were not communicated that the child had to be dropped there and parents can't even see them perform at practice. This is such an important piece of information that should have been communicated. We took our entire family for this and had planned out the day accordingly. But we were super disappointed and our child was crying end of the day as he was not mentally prepared to be left all alone there. Common white tiger takewondo u can do better

I recommend this facility to anyone even remotely interested of all ages. My son Jae goes here and…read moreI've never seen him so committed or engaged independently. Master Kim is legit. He appropriately holds his students to high standards and engages them in a way that makes them want to meet those standards. You will learn real skills, re self discipline here. Master Kim is patient and gives each student attention. He works with individual needs. He has a great team and Ms.Henley is very supportive and friendly. She works well with Master Kim rounding out the entire experience for the class. You're not a number here. You're a team member! Adding to this review: we are almost 1 year into this experience and again couldn't be happier and looks like we will be renewing the membership. We'll keep you updated. Our 10 year old son has long term goals with this program that he has developed on his own and hopes to be an instructor here some day.

If you are considering enrolling your child here, please beware of their hidden, long-term contract…read morecommitments and completely untrustworthy management. We signed up for what we were told was a simple 3-month trial program. At the end of the trial, Miss Henley rushed my husband as he was leaving class and pushed him to sign a "renewal" agreement without ever disclosing it was a legally binding 1-year contract.Due to a family relocation, a newborn baby, and sharing one vehicle, it became impossible for our child to attend. When we physically went to the facility to request a cancellation, the staff clearly ignored us being present, rudely claiming they were "too busy in class" to speak with us. When they finally addressed us, they brushed us off entirely and claimed that their third-party billing platform, ZenPlanner, was their official cancellation partner and that we had to handle it through them.All of a sudden, the story completely changed. She informed us that they are no longer with ZenPlanner, and suddenly she magically had the power to cancel it himself--but only if we paid the remaining contract balance in full! To make matters even more dishonest, they keep shifting their own rules to convenience themselves: their earlier emails explicitly stated that a relocation distance of over 20 miles qualified for cancellation, but they arbitrarily changed that requirement to 25 miles just to reject our request and trap us.Despite our child not stepping foot in the facility for nearly 6 months, they relentlessly auto-deducted tuition and forced us to pay out a massive fee for the rest of the year just to be released. They show zero empathy for local families, ignore you when you stand in front of them, and constantly change their policies to force you into a financial chokehold. Do not trust their "trial" offers or their word!

This is the best TKD place around! Both my kids go here and love it! The staff are caring and…read morefriendly and take a personal interest in the success of your child. Master Hornbuckle is one of the top black belts around and employs other great black belts. The place is kept clean and organized, something that is needed with so many littles running through. The monthly fee covers unlimited classes for 5times a week! I highly recommend this place!

I love this place. My 2 kids go there. We have been going 5 months at the time of me writing this…read morereview. We started when they had a special. I think it was 4 weeks for $49. Check their web site. All of the staff are great with children. The instructors are extremely patient with all the kids. Great energy great environment. I can't say enough good thing about this place and the people. After just a few weeks of going, we were seeing a change in attention span and respect from my kids. The kids love to go and look forward to it. As long as the kids enjoy it we will continue to go. Just in the short time we are going the kids have participated in 3 tournaments and their 4th one in a few weeks. (tournaments are on mandatory but a fun part) I must mention the Parents night out, I love this and so do the kids. Periodically they have Parents night out. That is where the kids go for a couple hours at night play games watch movies and eat pizza. Giving Parents a chance to go out. I would highly recommend Murphy ATA Karate for Kids