Love Sun! They are so great with the kids (of all ages), community driven, and accommodating. Best…read moreMMA there is!!

If you are thinking about joining MMA somewhere, look no further! I found this place by accident…read moreand just happened to stop in one day. This place is absolutely amazing! My daughter loves coming to class. The staff is wonderful!! The patience of all the instructors is unmatched. My child is small for her age, but has already gained so much confidence coming to class. The facility is very clean as they take pride in their business. Stop in and give them a chance, you will not be disappointed!

Great program for my 12 year old son! We were looking for something different after 3 years of jiu…read morejitsu. The team is very kind, and supportive. The coaches are knowledgeable and definitely help make being a respectful individual a goal!

After school program do not do this unless you want to pay 600 in equipment. They won't allow used…read moreequipment but your child can use nothing and risk injury. This is a scam if your kid does not like the program and even if they breech the agreement you still have to pay out the full tear. They have refused to respond to any if my concerns. There is not any area for children to sit at tables and do homework they sit on the floor in the audience area which is very small and crowded. This is not a real after school program it is one if the worst decisions I've made. We have tried to stick it out but it's been very unpleasant my concerns were never even addressed by the program leaders. Join if you like giving money away and If you don't mind a child in tears at least once a week. Also plan to find alternative care for many days as this does not operate like a traditional after school program. I won't give all details as I don't want to trash this place but I do want to warn others it advertising as after school but not typical program you would find treat it ass any other sales preditor program they want $$$.

Friendly, inclusive traditional karate instruction with a convenient location near Uptown,…read moreOakhurst, Plaza-Midwood and Eastland. I started adult classes after a brief time training in another style. The teacher and students have all been very welcoming and patient. Highly recommend if you are looking to learn a martial art for fitness and/or self-defense! Their kid class look great, too. First class is free, so check it out.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Self Defense Instruction & Equipment…read more- Martial Arts Instruction

Training in Muay Thai at Black Belt USA has been an incredible, life-changing experience in only…read morethe month or so that I've been training there. Each class is a comprehensive workout in itself, consisting of yoga-like stretching, cardio, pad training, focus on technique, and circuit training at the end of most classes. Dr. and Master King have completely dedicated their lives to this studio and to being absolute experts in all that they teach. What most stands out about training here is the culture. From day one, there's nothing intimidating, macho, or uninviting about being here. Students old and new are genuinely excited to welcome you into the Black Belt USA family. I have trained martial arts in a number of other locations and styles, and I can say that Muay Thai at BBUSA is the absolute elite choice.

From the owner: At Black Belt USA, we're dedicated to providing outstanding martial arts instruction in Muay Thai…read moreand Taekwondo, led by our renowned expert, Mr. King. Since 1992, we have empowered students in Charlotte, North Carolina, to achieve their physical and mental goals through our comprehensive and tailored programs. Key reasons to choose us: Renowned Expertise: Learn from Mr. King, a leading instructor with over three decades of experience in teaching Muay Thai and Taekwondo. Comprehensive Programs: Our classes cater to all ages and skill levels, helping students achieve their unique goals. Balanced Training: We focus on physical fitness and mental discipline, emphasizing focus, determination, and self-discipline. Inclusive Community: We foster a welcoming environment, making martial arts accessible to everyone. Proven Track Record: With a successful history of training thousands of students, we have a reputation for excellence. Traditional Values: We uphold the core values of martial arts, including respect, integrity, perseverance, and humility. Commitment to Safety: Our instructors follow the latest safety protocols, and we maintain a strict student-to-teacher ratio for personalized attention. Personal Development: Our programs foster personal growth, instilling valuable life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. Flexible Scheduling: With a range of class times available, you can find a class that fits your busy schedule.

Mint Hill Kung Fu provides high quality Kung fu training. The only thing better are the people.read more

A very welcoming place to learn Lai Tung Pai Kung Fu. Everyone here is very friendly and eager to…read morehelp anyone that shows an interest in learning. Definitely not like any kind of traditional Karate that most Americans are accustomed to. If you are looking for a Martial Art that is unique and fulfilling look no further.

Not a McDojo here! Real instructors with real-world experience that are comfortable training…read morestudents at all different levels.

From the owner: Krav Maga for Kids and Adult, Self Defense classes & Karate 4 Kidsread more

Traditional Japanese Karate. Adult, Kids, and mixed classes. 4th Dan Sensei Randell brings years of…read moreexperience, diversity, and enthusiasm to each and every class. I highly recommend this school because there is something here for everyone!! Hope to see you there soon. OSU!

I want to thank Sensai Randall for saving a woman from getting kidnapped by a violent criminal. You…read moreare a hero, and I hope the young people you instruct realize that. I'm not from the area, but I wish great things for you and your business.

Ricky and Edie Smith are the owners of Sidekick. They put Excellence in the rating of excellent…read more Karate taken at Sidekick has been the best thing my grandson has ever done. His attitude his performance his attention to instruction has improved 1500%. The disciplines learned with Sensei Ricky's guidance have made my grandson look at life differently. He now strives to excel in all ways of life. His cooperation and wiliness to share with his sister and the rest of the family has improved. I wholehearted recommend Sidekick Karate to everyone at any age. This weekend I watched 4 Senior Citizens (65+) perform in a Tomoe which tested the skills they have learned as new karate students. They all performed successfully. It's never to late..

Edie is one of the owners of Sidekick Karate! She is absolutely awesome. She remembers everyone's…read morename and face, and always greats me with a smile and in a very energetic manner. Sidekick picks up children from their elementary schools and buses them to sidekick for karate after school. If your children need to stay longer after karate is over, there's a separate room with desks, a white board, a game system, a tv, changing rooms and bathrooms. On wednesdays they order pizza from dominos and feed the kids dinner and then around 6pm they go to a local church. This gives parents extra time to work or maybe time to run an errand before picking up their children. My son has learned a lot since he's started going to sidekick. The owners have absolutely thought of everything in terms of accommodations for children after school. You can tell that the owners truly care about the children in our community. We are lucky to have them as part of our community. I highly recommend sidekick karate for lessons, or for lessons and after school. It's well worth the money, and your children will learn impulse control, better judgement, overall discipline and they will get to socialize and be somewhere where you don't have to question whether they are cared for or not. I would 100% recommend Sidekick!

Not a good experience..kids are not closely monitored.. my kid gulped a lot of water while the…read moretrainer and the lifeguard were preoccupied.. such an incident happened previously with another toddler too in-front of our eyes..manager of the facility is not prompt to take any actions..earlier it was much better but off late it has deteriorated a lot Response to the message in google- 1. The lifeguard wasn't in his place when the incident happened. The incident happened on the backside of the trainer and i am not convinced that the gulping happened for 4 secs. So there was a lapse in safety. 2. There is no emergency contact to report or talk to. Academy following paper and email approach but when a kid is shocked and stopped talking for quite sometime, you should have a proper communication mechanism with the manager or owner which isnt there. 3. I wasnt sugary to the front desk since i was very agitated but neither i used any unparliamentary words neither i was unruly.. aggressive approach isnt the right phrase..The lady at the front desk was rude. Instead of calming a parent she just shrugged off her responsibilities by giving a pen and paper. So training issues there. 4. Email from the manager was really really unacceptable. Next step I shall post that email to different forums to show how inconsiderate you are. 5. You asked not to accompany my kid which is unrealistic.. baseless allegations of past unruly behavior was cited with front desk when I literally spoke in length with the front desk person for the first time..

- Hygiene was hit or miss, both in the pool and other facilities. During our final lesson, the…read morewater was so murky that you could barely see the lines in the pool (photo attached). The bathrooms were so neglected that we usually opted to wait until we got home to change. Even at peak-pandemic, hand sanitizers and hand soap dispensers sat empty for weeks at a time. - Safety was another concern for me. We were comfortable in a 1:1 lesson, but some classes were larger with teachers dividing their attention. The lifeguards frequently had headphones in and were actively engaged with their phones, and were sometimes not even present at our evening lessons even with a full pool (photo of empty stand attached). - Scheduling became a nightmare towards the end of our time here. We had a weekly scheduled 1:1 swim lesson. During our last month, two regular lessons were cancelled (one after we arrived at the pool due to a no-show sub, and the other in advance because they couldn't find a sub.) We scheduled two makeup lessons, and BOTH were cancelled after we arrived due to hygiene issues in the pool. So, a total of four cancelled lessons in about a six week period, three of those cancelled after we arrived, and we were only offered a $30 refund. - The pool where lessons are held is small and often overbooked. Sometimes there would be so many kids in the pool that there was no room for a lesson, so my son would be taken to the larger lane pool and would have to wear a life jacket for the entire lesson even though he can swim independently. It defeated the purpose for us a bit. - Customer service was what really killed our experience. After showing up for a lesson and finding out that it was cancelled (see above, a frequent issue), I sent an email to the director of the swim academy asking for a refund of that lesson. The response I got was angry and highly inappropriate. I spoke discreetly with a few staff members who confirmed this is a frequent problem - the swim academy director is married to the owner and often causes issues with her unpredictable outbursts and rude correspondence. There are dozens of other reviews in local neighborhood/mom groups complaining about her behavior towards parents who try to bring up legitimate issues. It's a shame, because we loved my son's teacher as well as all the makeup teachers we had over the past couple of months. Unfortunately we just can't in good conscience continue to ignore all the red flags at this location.