I've practiced different forms of Martial Arts most of my life (I'm 56)…read more This school is unlike any other experience I've had. I broke my back, spent 10 years in pain, I was scared to move fast, or twist too much. There was a lot of fear in my body and mind. I also knew that I was growing fat, moving less, and my future was going down hill. I needed to do something! The level of instruction, knowledge, caring, respect, and friendships I have experienced at Oom Yung Doe over the last two years is very, very special. I move with a new sense of freedom (I never thought I'd see again). I sleep like a baby, my mind is sharp and focused. I stand with pride and strength. 100% of the credit goes to the incredible knowledge that has been passed down over generations, and my incredible instructors. The time I spend training with my daughter has also been a great bonding experience. It gave us more of a common ground, communication, and a different kind of respect and understanding that brought us closer together. I've seen the same drastic improvements with everyone around me. I highly recommend Oom Yung Doe for all ages, and all body types. It is by far the best thing I've ever done for myself. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Hank Marcus

Many times, over the course of several years, I realized I needed to follow a healthy lifestyle,…read morebut I sure didn't want to go to a gym! What was this lazy 50 year old advertising agency guy going to do? I was never an athlete growing up and I can tell you that I have never set foot inside of an LA Fitness. I tried out various in-home fitness programs and saw some results, but it became boring for me, I quickly lost interest and there was a complete absence of motivation and challenge. Although I was always eating healthy, I knew I needed to find some kind of fitness program in order for my diet to be worth the effort. I needed something more, but what? Oh, how lucky I was that there was someone in my life who cared enough to give me one of the greatest gifts I could ever hope for: an introduction into the world of martial arts. My friend brought me to a different school that was teaching a watered down version of what I call "moo doe lite". Moo doe (which is taught at Oom Yung Doe) is traditional martial arts, with lineage that goes back centuries and was only passed on to the wealthy and privileged in East Asia. After spending almost two years at this other school, I was naturally led to the School of Oom Yung Doe in Oviedo for more proper and advanced training and focus. Our school teaches the principles of 8 martial arts combined and taught as one - it is brilliant! We learn the principles of Kung Fu, Bagwa, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, Tai Chi and all the classic martial arts weapons are available to learn. I instantly felt comfortable that this was the correct path for me. The increase in my strength, coordination, flexibility and even my confidence is unbelievable. One of my favorite parts of the school is the amazing students I have met and the quality, dedication and a sincere sense of caring from the Instructors. The leader of our school, National Instructor Rich, has been practicing for almost 40 years and teaches classes every week. There are also two Head Instructors who consistently provide some of the most rewarding and challenging lessons available. The Instructors truly make this school one of the finest martial arts school in the country. And if that's not already amazing, we have regular visits from International Instructors and Masters who provide specialized training throughout the year. You could not ask for a more talented, experienced and honorable group. During my journey I quickly noticed improvements at work in the form of my focus, energy level, problem solving abilities, attitude and patience. My boss has commented to me numerous times that I am "on fire". My clients benefit from my increased level of creativity and leadership, and see their business goals being clearly defined and hit on a regular basis. I am excited to see how I progress further through my training. Over and over again I found myself applying principles from class into my personal life; not just saying them, but incorporating them into my life. Through my training at Oom Yung Doe I have learned about what's truly important in life and how to become a better man... a better citizen... a better human being. It's more that just sweating, it's about following the correct path in life and making a difference for those important people in your life. And the most beautiful part of all of this is that I have just scratched the surface. But, how lucky am I to have received this gift of learning traditional moo doe from some of the most amazing people in the country. Every day I realize how much I am benefiting my mind, body and spirt. I envision myself practicing traditional moo doe for the rest of my life... an endless supply of positive energy and movements added to my life. A group of people that I am proud to be associated with and who I am proud to serve, learn from and become more like them. I have barely started learning all there is to learn at Oom Yung Doe. Please check back in a year or so and I'll update you on my journey! In the meantime I hope to see you in class - adults, teens and kids always welcomed!

My son has been practicing at this location for over a year now. The owners are awesome & make…read moreeveryone feel like family. For a martial arts school they are very reasonable, $95/month for 3 classes per week. Sifu is a phenomenal teacher & great with the kids. The classes are run very efficiently & the kids follow with respect. It's not one of those martial arts schools that are run like a boot camp. Besides the kids Kung fu classes they also offer adult classes for both Kung fu & Tai Chi. The adult classes I think are 4 or 5 times per week, which you can attend as many as you like. This is definitely a family establishment with a lot of the owners family working here teaching & helping at the front desk. They really make you feel welcomed. During the holidays they have a big party for the kids & families with lots of food, gifts & prizes. If you are looking for quality martial arts training in a friendly environment definitely give them a try. They also have another location in East Orlando near Goldenrod.

I keep writing reviews for here and they never show up?…read more Sifu Kee runs a awesome school. He is a kind and patient teacher who treats each of his students with respect. The costs for classes is relatively inexpensive. Classes are offered for all ages and physical condition. Hours will vary unless you have a private lesson. Overall I believe it is the best martial arts school I know, with the focus always being family and students rather than profit.

What a great place!! A place to take your kids to, boys and girls, to learn about life. Yes, life…read morewith its lessons and different situations. It is not all about martial arts and learning how to protect yourself. It is very much about how to encounter people, how to be a better version of yourself. I love listening to Mr. Quartin teaching the kids how to make good choices, how to learn overcome obstacles, how to be a good person, responsible and disciplined. Mr. Roman and Mr. Carter are amazing too! All of them are great mentors physically and mentally!

Love this place especially this location. My son needs to work on self-confidence and he doesn't…read morelike to perform in public. He cried on stage when performing at school. After joining victory, he's a lot better. He can perform in front of classmates and parents. He also took leadership class that teach him to be respect, obedient, patient , etc. It's a lot more than just kicking and punching. Staffs are very nice and pay attention to detail. From my experience though the tournament that all kids from different location will compete, my son did everything right when some kids in same rank or higher cannot do. I'm sure the staffs here teach my son well and right. Most importantly, I never force him to go practice. He likes to go on his own and enjoy the class.

Instructor Bullies Kids - Avoid This Place…read more This school claims to stand against bullying, but the main instructor is the bully. Instead of teaching or guiding, he singles out and humiliates young kids -- especially 5-6-year-old boys -- withholding belts and punishing them without ever showing them how to improve. It's not discipline, it's intimidation. The space is far too small for the number of students crammed in. There's no room to move, let alone train properly. Classes are overcrowded, chaotic, and mostly spent punching bags with no real instruction. They don't teach basics like round kicks or sit-ups, yet are quick to judge and punish. Private lessons aren't honored, classes rarely start on time, and sessions constantly bleed over. Instructors lack discipline, respect, and professionalism -- toward both kids and parents. They push cheap plastic "weapons" every month as gimmicks to sell, barely using them in class. Kids spend half the time standing around doing nothing. This place is all about locking you into contracts -- not about teaching martial arts. A total waste of time and money. Stay far away.

Victory martial arts with all the branches, it's an amazing taekwondo academy. The quality of…read moretrainers and improvement on kids discipline and confidence is amazing.

PICK SOMEONE ELSE FOR YOUR CHILD!!!!!…read more Update: After reading my review, Frank Nelson sent insulting and confrontational text messages to my personal cell phone. He also texted our friend asking for information about our family. I am appalled. See review below for our experience: I have had my 7 year old daughter in training with Master Nelson for a few months now. We originally were invited by her friend and the location is super convenient for us. Despite what I am about to describe, she did have fun with her friends and when "Big Dave" was teaching her instead of Master Nelson. I'm honestly quite shocked to be the first One Star rating for this establishment. Master Nelson is well trained, and absolutely knows his craft well. It's a shame he's not a better teacher and person. In a class with children no older than 12, (most about 6-9 years old) I have witnessed first hand him belittling, mocking, pointing and laughing at, singling out, hitting (no I am not exaggerating, yes, hitting or what looks like a light spanking? Both with his bare hands and with a padded target), screaming inches from kid's faces, smacking giant sticks on the ground, do I need to continue? In the next breath he will tell the same child he loves them and then kiss them on the top of the head. I have had to do so much unteaching for my daughter as we leave. I have had to say to her "Master Nelson pointed and laughed at that boy and called him the Pillsbury Dough Boy, why is that wrong?" "How did you feel when Master Nelson screamed at your friend next to you for having her hand on the wrong hip?" "When he told the class and parents that the boy has some screws loose, do you think that was kind or unkind?" (This particular child is clearly special needs) I could go on and on with these lessons we've had to have after going to class. Then. I see his very public Facebook page, and the puzzle starts to come together. I won't write out any posts or opinions he has shared here, but suffice it to say that as member of the LGBTQ+ community, I feel utterly hated and unwelcome in Frank Nelson's establishment after having learned how he feels about people like me. I am completely disgusted and mortified to have paid this person to teach my child anything at all and feel it necessary to warn as many others away from him as possible. What I've learned after Frank Nelson's response on BBB.org: After reading my one star Google review, he texted me an insulting and confrontational message and subsequently texted another parent in the class looking for information about our choices. I chose to block his phone number to avoid further harassment. Yet here has made my reviews very personal and named my daughter on the internet and by his own admission has asked the other parents in class about me. He is a liar. There are more than one bold faced lies in his response. Just to name one, 5-6 times in class in an egregious understatement. He is ok with allowing random people to do his job for him without proper employment protocols. Now I have no idea if the one teacher I liked at this place was ever safe to be around my daughter at all. I'll be calling DCF next to see if there is anything they can do to help. Neither Frank Nelson nor his LLC has an active license to conduct business in the city of Orlando, with fines having been assessed as of the time this post was made. Frank: I will not be responding again. If you have anything further, I'd be happy to provide contact information for my lawyer.

The extent of my knowledge of martial arts is watching Cobra Kai on Netflix so that's why I'm…read moreframing this the way I'm about to. Master Nelson is totally Kreese's backstory (military, still in touch with his teachers) but then he has Johnny Lawrence's attitude towards the kids (he can be hard on them, but from a place of care and compassion and truly having their backs). My kid is shy and I was really hoping this would help him come out of his shell a bit and get to know some other kids. It took him almost 2 weeks to actually participate in class, but the whole time the instructor and the other students were GREAT about trying to motivate him but not pushing too hard. Now my son looks forward to class, participates very well, and is learned a ton. It's everything I hoped for AND more.

This is a great local Karate facility. Master Hill is an excellent instructor and great with all…read morethe kids. I highly recommend taking Tang Soo Do at CFKA.

What a wonderful martial arts academy. The main instructor Master Hill is an amazingly talented…read moremartial artist. He is a patient, encouraging, and motivating instructor for kids, teens and adults. There is a serious difference in his approach to teaching students, Master Hill really knows what he is doing! No contracts! Super easy to deal with!

I have attended Martial Arts World for four years and I have had nothing but positive experiences…read morewith this establishment. The classes are challenging and the instructional quality is, honestly, second to none. I know for a fact that all the instructors go through a rigorous screening process and are all highly qualified individuals. I have worked HUNDREDS of hours for my belts and ranks, and can say that Martial Arts World will make you earn every belt they wrap around your waist. And remember, no school is perfect, and you have to search to find a good fit for you and your training goals. If you want to learn traditional style solid martial arts skills, please give them a try, you will not regret it. Thank You Alex M.

If you actually read the review below mine - you'd see it's a woman who doesn't care about her kid…read moreif she's going to leave him in a place and then send a van to pick him up. I won't say what it sounds like but I'm sure others reading this catches my drift. They no longer operate at this location and are now in the Berry Town Center across from Citrus Ridge K-8. They also no longer offer after school care probably because parents like the one below me will leave their kid there until closing so the parents can go out to dinner and do laser tag. With that being said, Sensei Butch doesn't like parents to stay in their cars or drop their kids off and do whatever...I mean....wouldn't you want to see how your kid is doing in their class?? My son has been coming to this Dojo for 2 years. He has learned a great deal of perseverance, honesty, and pride. Sensei Butch is tough on the kids in the intermediate and advanced classes - but it's for good cause. He puts a reasonable amount of pressure on the kids so they can perform their best under that pressure. Before every belt test, the kids need to give a paper to their teachers, parents/caregivers to rate the child in their performance at home and at school. If their rating is too low OR they don't return the paper, they cannot test for their next belt. If it's borderline...he will allow them to test but puts them on a conditional period of time for a month. At that time, they are given another paper to give to their teachers and caregivers to see if there's any improvement. If there is, the conditional status is removed. If there isn't, the student is demoted to their previous belt. Once again - he's tough and he's not for everyone. But he's also very loving with the kids. At the end of every class, with a warm smile, he goes "show me some love!" and gives high fives, hair nuzzles, and brief pep talks to all the kids.

We have been part of this organization for almost 5 years. What myself and my children have…read morelearned I over this time. It amazes the confidence and skills we have learned. I couldn't recommend a better dojo. During the Pandemic Sensei Butch and Sensi Debbie offered Zoom classes for free. This help keep with the normalcy of our lives.