The dojo is clean, organized, and setup with a viewing area to allow for family spectating, but…read morewith a separation to ensure that the students who are training can focus on their lesson and techniques. The training and advancement program is clear and encourages growth, but at a reasonable pace. With many age/skill group options, it didn't take long for both of my daughter LS to settle into the right group for each of them. This dojo specializes in children, but has great programs for teens and adults as well. Highly recommended!

We recently had my boy's 6th birthday party here. They superb. All 10 kids participated different…read moreactivities with 4 other instructors with fun and laugh. We extended an hour because kids didn't want to leave. They even gave us extra time to play. Highly recommended.

This place is awesome. Before committing to this location, I did my due diligence for a few…read moredifferent locations for my eight year old son. The masters here are absolutely AMAZING! Master Kim and Master Suyeon are not only experts in their art, but also extremely entertaining to kids and parents. They're very attentive to each kid's needs and accommodating. Respect!

[Review #129] We…read moreenrolled H when she was 2-1/2 years old... after 3 struggling lessons, she quit. I felt she was too young to start TKD lessons because she was the shortest & only girl in class. H liked her teacher, Master Park, & he always made her feel welcomed & accepted. So we're back, almost 3 years later. H has mastered the basic foundation skills: poomse, punches, & kicks; she is ready to transition from her white belt & test for the yellow belt. The other masters are equally impressive... Master Ian has great form & skills when I watch him instruct the kids with higher color belts. He is also patient & sensitive... as I watched him deal with my l'il one's frustration one morning. Within seconds after talking to her, she straighten up & got in line to wait for the class to start. Master Park is a superb master & is great with kids. He alters from the serious TKD master to the kids' best buddy so they feel comfortable in class; this is especially important for the new students as the class (size) can be overwhelming. In addition to teaching martial arts, he also emphasizes respect to the teacher, your parents, & people. And his teaching overflows to H's everyday life outside of class - discipline, respectful, patience. I highly recommend this school for you or your kids!

Highly highly recommend! My 7/9 year old boys love the studio. Mr. Colwell is an amazing…read moreinstructor teaching karate, focus, discipline and fun. Not the cheapest class in town - you get what you pay for.

Mr. Colwell is a fun, motivating and disciplined instructor. He teaches broader life, integrity and…read morecharacter lessons along with the karate. My son loves the classes, game nights, nerf wars and all the other stuff they put on. The close community of kids, parents and teachers really shines

This place needs to fire some of the instructors there. We had a terrible experience with one of…read moretheir lead instructors he was fixated on the fact my son belonged to another karate club it was as if the instructor was intimidated by my 10 yr old boy. The owner is a decent guy but some of the outside hire help needs to go.

My son loves it, great for discipline & it's reasonable pricing wise. Highly recommend.read more

My daughter started jiujitsu with Coach Paul when she was 5, and she's flourished so much since…read morethen. She had tried other martial arts classes in the past but couldn't get past the trial class because she was terrified of the instructor and the environment. Coach Paul is not only an incredible instructor but also very welcoming. My child had so much fun in her very first class, and now, almost two years later, she's still going strong and has even participated in two competitions. She's developing strong jiujitsu skills while having fun, which is a win-win for us as parents. Her training friends are also respectful and friendly. It really feels like one big family here.

Took my 5 year old bonus twins for a trial class at Lansang Brazilian Jiu Jitsu-Carson last night…read moreand they absolutely loved it! From the minute we walked through the door, Professor Paul Lansang, made it a point to make us feel welcomed and even spent extra time connecting with the twins. The location is great and the environment felt like community. We will be back!

[Review #800] 2023-088…read more On my 800th review, coincidentally it's also my 88th for 2023, I'm giving it to Lion's Pride Kung Fu because Asians/Chinese believe 8 (八) sounds like fortune (發). I learned of the kung fu (功夫) studio through my son's classmate's mom, Lisa W., who takes classes with her son. I was really impressed with a video of her in a recent competition so I had my son take a couple of trial lessons to garner his interest, especially since he's been going to Chinese school to learn Cantonese... he's been interested in all things Chinese. We met Aaron on the first trial day; super friendly guy, answering all my questions & sharing his personal experience that I want to sign-up too (sadly, I injured my neck & most recently my shoulder that I'm holding off for now). During the week long trial sessions, M was literally learning trial by fire during the 2 days he attended. I thought I knew my son's capabilities & limitations, but he proved me wrong. I thought 師傅 (Sifu) Jeremy Hector would deconstruct the exercise for the newcomers, instead they're expected to follow along with 師傅 providing the necessary adjustments/corrections. I expected M to be frustrated (he was), but persevered & pushed through it, as did my husband. 師傅 is strict & professional, yet his teaching style still keeps the kids & adults engaged. Can't say it looks fun, but I'm very impressed with the class work ethic. In a short month, M learned the "Stance Exercise" ("步法"; 20 moves) & "Salute Act" (42 moves). It's quite impressive for an 8 YO to remember the order of each move & his fluidity as he transitions from one to the next! My husband also signed up so he can get some exercise in; they attend twice per week in the beginner family session on Monday & Wednesday evenings; no Saturday mornings due to Chinese school. I like the idea of combining Chinese school & the kung fu studio's teachings & customs, particularly on morality. In traditional Chinese schools of martial arts, it's not just a means of self-defense, or physical & mental training, but also a system of ethics aka "martial morality" (武德), which focuses on 2 aspects: 1) virtue of mind & 2) virtue of deed. The 1st is meant to cultivate the inner harmony between the emotional mind (心: heart) & the wisdom mind (慧; intelligence); 2) concerns social relations, with the eventual goal of "no extremity" (無極) -- closely related to the Taoist concept -- where both emotions & wisdom are in harmony. In Chinese school, respect (尊重) is taught, to your family, elders, others, & yourself. My rambunctious 8 YO is slowly growing into his own: respectful, dedicated, honorable. I'm so proud of M's recent growth & change for the better. 師傅 Hector has been a martial artist for most of his life, devoting over 2 decades, studying various Chinese Kung Fu styles with well-respected masters. Lion's Pride offers traditional Kung Fu, as well as training in several styles of Chinese martial arts, self-defense, weapons, & Tai Chi. Some styles (as listed on their website): * Northern Shaolin * My-Jong Law Horn * Tai Chi & Seven Star Praying Mantis * Yang, Chen, & Do Gar Tai Chi Chuan * Classical Chinese Weaponry (練兵器) * Chi Kung * Traditional Chinese Lion Dance If you're looking to learn Chinese Kung Fu (功夫) or a change in how you exercise, come check out Lion's Pride Kung Fu. 師傅 Hector provides his guidance & extensive knowledge to exercise your mind, body, & spirit, alongside a whole group of supportive friends to help you succeed!

We are now into our 1st full year at Lion's Pride with a 5 year old who turned 6 years old and will…read morebe 7 soon. He attends class 3-4 times a week for the 45 minute training sessions routinely, much like going to a gym, not being relegated to one simple class, but garnering frequency in learning Kung Fu. I like the flexible format of this school. Kung-Fu is a long term martial art, not about belt promotions, nor expediting sparring, competition and the glitzy weapons or flashy moves. It's what I really like about Kung Fu. Our son has leaned how to count in Chinese here. He went from a beginner who knew nothing to a student who can at least memorize the complete 20 sequenced set of positions / moves to do them with fluid grace correctly, which I'm impressed by. I recommend this school still, after being here for a year. I'm sure the best has yet to come and it's a long road for continual development, improvement and new aspects (like Lion Dancing or Ancient Chinese Weapons or even sparring with other students) to patiently await earning a way towards as a student. I'm very satisfied by Sifu Hector's ability to teach my son Kung Fu, given the fact that he's not the best or easiest student of anything at age 6 when it comes to focus, discipline and putting forth focused efforts.

I recently joined Team Evolution as a beginner and have had such an incredible experience. As the…read moreonly woman in class, I was initially nervous, but the Sensei and students have been so welcoming and supportive that I immediately felt at home. The culture of this dojo is truly special, with everyone encouraging one another to grow and improve. Patrick and Miguel deserve a special shoutout for their expertise and teamwork. They create an environment that is both challenging and motivating while making sure each student feels seen and supported. Every class leaves me feeling stronger, more confident, and excited to continue my journey. I'm so grateful for this space and the community they've built. If you are looking for a dojo where you can truly learn, grow, and be part of a supportive culture, I highly recommend Team Evolution. I literally tell EVERYBODY about it!!

My son did a trial month here. He enjoyed himself, and I found this to be a quality program. The…read moreinstructors were good with the kids. I was on the brink of paying for the 6 month upfront package when I found out that as soon as I did this, the rest of my trail month (paid for) would be eliminated. This left a bad taste in my mouth. I purchased 1 month of privates and group classes. I was about to fork over $1250 to enroll for 6 months, but then they want to take the rest of my paid for classes away. They explained their reasoning for this, but it bothered me enough to find a new program. One of the gentleman I spoke with was super great and not pushy. He encouraged me to check out other programs. The other one was quite intense, and lost us as clients. I would still consider this studio down the line when my son is older because his private teacher (Robert) was very kind and patient. Bottom Line: My son enjoyed the classes. They teach a quality program that felt safe and fun.

Learning karate is one thing but to KNOW that there is a dojo full of super cool senseis watching…read moreout for you and caring for you when you need to FEEL empowered and supported after whatever big challenges life hits you as a 5-year-old boy... this place is everything. There are people great at their jobs. And, there are people who are great at their jobs AND LOVE their jobs. This is the place to feel what a group of people believing in their work, loving what they do, can deliver as martial art instructors of not just karate but as educators and community builders.

If karate is your jam, great, this place can certainly help with that. I just feel that for kids to…read moredevelop needed tone and strength for upper level athletics, that you can't just do this karate place and memorize /recite forms, for a belt. You can learn self defense to a degree, sure. Kids who have attention and behavior issues, can learn focus and discipline here. Sure confidence can be built here, but that an be in all sports. All I'm saying is Just make sure you understand your kids longer term sports and fitness objectives before you chase a black belt, just because, it seems cool. For example, for certain high school and college sports, the strength and physicality needed to succeed will come more from things like spending your finite hours in the day getting them to junior guards.