I am an honest person. I prepaid for a year of lessons. I then had a serious back injury. The…read morecontract said 100% refund in my situation with doctor note. My doctor wrote a letter to the school. I called four times. I emailed four times. I visited in person four times. I kept missing the owner, somehow. Two months later I was offered a 50% refund. I took it as very expensive lesson as to the kind of business it is. And looking at other reviews, I see it seems to be a pattern. Really great school without business ethics.​​​​

The membership contract has a cancellation fee. You have to cancel 30 days before the start of the…read morebilling cycle to avoid this fee. This amounts to you having to pay for an entire month of membership even if you don't want to use it, which is a free charge for no services. Advertised as self defense but no real self defense training which is proven is offered. I am not talking about competitive fighting which everyone knows is not about causing and defending against intentional harm or injury, which is what is meant in the context of self defense. I base my rating of 2 on professionality in terms of unjustified fees, and on the undemonstrated claim of self defense.

This place was great! I was in town for a bachelor party and stopped here for a class. Everyone was…read morevery friendly and welcoming, the class was exactly what I was expecting, very familiar format. Clean and welcoming. I'll absolutely go back when I'm back in town.

I have always been physically active in many sports. I decided to get BJJ a try. I location a BJJ…read moreStudio in Berwyn Heights/ College Park, where I met the owner Joe who welcomed me. I must say after the first class I was hooked. I recommend anyone who is interested in a friendly and knowledgeable atmosphere to come take the 10 day trial class and become part of the BJJ family.

Wonderful group dynamic - serious when needed, easygoing when possible, and always supportive of…read moreeveryone's discipline and growth! Our family is in our third year with Kim Studio, and we love the studio and its teachers more than we can say.

I've been training with Kim Studio for over 25 years. I have visited a lot of other schools out…read morethere, tried a lot of styles, met some great martial artists. But, the people who train at Kim Studio are a cut above: humble, friendly, dedicated, knowledgeable, serious martial artists who train hard. It has been like a second family. It is a safe and welcoming place for kids and adults alike. Whether you are just a beginner or an advanced student wanting to study karate and martial arts at a more serious level, Kim Studio is the place to be.

This program is outstanding. Professor Bam and Master K teach the kids respect, discipline, but…read morealso make sure the kids are having fun. It's a great opportunity for kids to make new friends and learn from their peers. Master K and Professor Bam are extremely patient with the kids and take time to give feedback to help your child improve. My wife and I highly recommend!

After training with all six of our family members for 8 years I can tell you that I have never…read morefound a more supportive and transformational environment than The BAM's UMAC. I am very proud to have earned my Black Belt under Professor BAM - but even more proud to see the positive impact of this training on my entire family. The experience at The BAM's made a huge positive difference in our family. It also empowered me to be more successful in my marriage, relationship with each of my boys (now young men) and in my business life as well! Sid Zagri

I remember the first time my husband and I walked into the gym. We had been to another gym and…read moredone a free boxing class 2 days before. We were "shopping" for a local boxing gym and this was our only other option. The other one was shinier and newer... but this one seemed rugged and raw. And as soon as we met him, we knew Coach Crawford was no joke. We signed our contracts immediately. I cannot speak more highly of Coach Crawford. He is as legit as it gets. I personally had not worked out in about one year and thought I was going to die after the first class!!!! This is not your typical boxing class where you just do a lot of cardio and hit a bag every once in a while- he treats everyone in his gym as if they are going to fight in a championship. One of the things I love the most is that he is more focused on you doing things right and having good form than anything else. Classes go anywhere from 1.5-2 hours. If you are looking to get in shape and master a skill, this is the place to come.

Crawford is the real deal! If you are serious about boxing and/or improving your athleticism, come…read morehere and train like a pro.

The Happy Little Art Studio is a gem! My daughter, her friends from first grade, and her brothers…read moreenjoyed the most creative and fun birthday party in September (all thanks to this local art studio). Michelle was amazing to work with. She is very responsive to questions, thoughtful, and was always steps ahead of me in the planning process. The kids can't wait to return to the studio to take classes with this talented teacher!

This is a school that teaches Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu under Sifu Shannon Moore, disciple of…read moreGrandmaster William Cheung (disciple of Grandmaster Ip Man). I've practiced martial arts (Karate, Taekwondo, and Wushu) for about a total of 10 years, so i've been around several different schools and Masters and Sifus. Sifu Shannon Moore teaches traditional, practical, and sport aspects of Wing Chun. Very knowledgeable and experienced as one would know from just listening and conversing with him. Sifu Shannon Moore takes great pride in providing hands on training and development with his students as opposed to some other schools i have been to where the senior students primarily teach. You may ask... well what the heck is this Wing Chun mumbo jumbo. How is it any different from other martial art styles that also teach self-defense? Wing Chun is an amazing and beautiful kung fu style different from many of today's popular styles, such as Karate, Taekwondo, and Shaolin kung fu. While these styles may focus on blocking first and then attacking, Wing Chun teaches well-coordinated angular defense and simultaneous attack, operating on the center line, not drawing back (windup) before striking; instead striking from any position. This both increases the speed and eliminates the telegraphing of the strike. Using structure of the entire body to create power in a small space. This way, in the time it takes a student of another style to throw one or two punches, a Wing Chun student will throw at least nine. This system relies on biomechanics, not brute force and is a scientific yet theoretically based martial arts style focusing on close-range combat. Wing Chun is based on the concepts and principles of simplicity, economy of movement, and economy of energy. This art is a true internal and external system designed so you can learn the system in 3-5 years. It is a science in motion that is simple yet explosive. Bear in mind, i said learn the system in 3-5 years. Mastering is a whole other story. =) Anyone who is interested the martial arts, especially Wing Chun, should definitely come check it out. Sifu Shannon Moore even offers a FREE first introductory class so anyone interested can get their feet wet. I came, i tried, and now i'm hooked. Check it out for yourself! Keep that Wu Sao up! You'll learn what that means, one way or another. =)

Master Moore has a wealth of knowledge and is comfortable sharing it with his students. No…read morepressure or sales tactics, just a master with a clear understanding of the art he teaches in full and a friendly and accomodating group of fellow students. It is easy to fall in love with Wing Chun, and I highly recommend it and the instructor to give you a fuller understanding in your martial arts journey. As Master Moore would say, "Keep your Wu Sao up"...

Very kid friendly Martial Arts Studio. The training is authentic from the ancient Chinese Martial…read moreArts. The Shifu (Master of the School) is welcoming, patient, and stern with the students. Differently a great place to learn Martial Arts.

Shi Fi-- the teacher and owner who runs this place is amazing. He has small classes and…read moredifferentiates instruction for all students. He also has parent & children classes...meaning us parents who typically chart our children around and then sit and wait for them to finish, can actually participate and get in some exercise too. Me, I'm a 46 year old mother who has steadily advanced to a blue belt with his careful instruction which meets you where you are, and then teaches you how to move higher. My daughter, age 13, (and moving at a faster pace than me), has been challenged and is learning self-discipline. Every class is different and amazing-- this isn't a cookie factory martial art school. It's a real gem, and if you're lucky, you'll find it. :)