My two boys have been attending Master Kangs since they were 5 years old - they are second degree…read moreblack belts now. The instructors are considerate, passionate, helpful here. Life can really busy with two active kids and I really appreciate the flexibility in the scheduling at this school. It truly makes my life easier trying to fit in all the kids extracurricular activities.

You know Jackie Chan in Karate Kid - how he is the tough but kind instructor who was amazing at his…read morecraft but also cared about his student? That's what I was first reminded of when I first signed up my son here. Master Kang and his instructors motivated the kids and cared about making them better. Shortly thereafter, my older son (who initially swore he had no interest in martial arts because they make you do push ups and doing the same thing over and over again was hard and annoying) asked to join his brother for classes. Being heavier set and having quit multiple other martial arts training before, we didn't expect him to last more than a month but we proceeded. In a couple of months, not only was he still taking classes with his brother but he is even more engaged to do so. His kick height has doubled where it was before, his confidence has increased, he's more respectful and he's pushing himself harder and I credit the instructors and Masters for this. Seeing both my kids' improvements, my husband and I decided to sign up and learn with our children and unlike what we initially feared, we feel quite at home and Master Kang gave us the opportunity to take part in something important to our kids which became important to us too. We now all challenge and encourage each other to do better and I can't say any other martial arts gym have ever had our entire family as engaged as Master Kang's! Try it for yourself!!

My child has studied Goju-Ryu Karate for over seven years. We decided to leave our current school…read moreafter it turned into a McDojo. We searched for another high quality Goju-Ryu school and visited six other schools. They old seemed styled after the McDojo format. At Prodigy, the owner has legitimate competitive credibility, competing throughout the world. The owner, Sensei Ryan Shields, actually teaches the classes and demonstrates unlike our old dojo and some of the other schools where access to the head Sensei was exclusive and often expensive. Sensei Shields is hands-on and will pull students aside to perfect technique. There is an emphasis on translating traditional techniques into real self defence. My child is new at the school and so far I like what I see. I won't hesitate to change my review if things change. P.S. For those of you that are looking for karate schools for your kids, be careful of franchise type schools where they follow a set format on selling, merchandising and marketing. Check the credibility of the teacher. Where did they get their black belts? I found a few of the schools were black belt mills and the teachers were giving each other black belts. Most schools emphasize teaching life skills, but there are plenty of activities that teach life skills for less than $1200 -$1800 per year. We put our kids in karate to be able to defend themselves if they need to, and sometimes you can't always walk away.

We are very happy with Prodigy for both of our children. It is a very clean and well-run place…read more Instructors are well trained and great with the kids. Adult classes and instruction too, but we have kids there. Have been members of this dojo for over a year and have no plans to leave. They offer various levels of membership, depending on the types of classes wanted by the student (karate instruction, sparring, weapons) and also offer private instruction. Introductory offer gives 1 week of lessons and a gi (uniform) for only $20.

I am currently attending this taekwondo gym, I enjoy it because they compete at tournaments and…read morehave great sparring classes to prepare you to win .

I've been coming here for years and have never felt the need to go elsewhere. All the teachers and…read morecoaches are great and are really well suited for the classes they teach. From the same instructors, I've seen them effectively engage children while being able to challenge older and more advanced students, often even within the same class. Having taken multiple classes of different levels with the same instructors, I can confidently say that they constantly try to teach us more and implement new methods of teaching. I've been around long enough to see the different dynamics between different mini 'generations' of students; most of which have been incredibly positive. The instructors have been able to foster a welcoming environment, and the students have done well to keep it that way.

My daughter has been with Judokaa for years. Sensei Kevin and Sensei Ryan have a real passion for…read moreteaching, they teach so much more then judo. They help each child develop at their own pace and help them achieve individual goals. The dojo is always clean and Kevin keeps on top of and adhears to current health and safety rules and regulations that are continually changing.

If you are looking for an amazing, responsible, worthy taekwondo school, you must come to this…read moreschool. My elder son started his learning when he was 22 months and the youngest started when he was 2.5 years old. Both of them learned great! All the masters are so kind, knowledgeable, passionate and professional, especially Master teo, Grandmaster Baik, and Mr Jayden. The front desk Ms Lin is so patience and kind. All in all, you can't miss this amazing school!

Master Teo is a great master. He is very patient with the students. He also is a fun master with…read morethe students. The whole program is a nice and warm place to learn Taekwondo.

High Park Martial Arts is a child-friendly dojo located in the High Park Junction area. While much…read moreof the facility feels somewhat dated, the dojo itself (not photographed for privacy reasons) is a well-suited and functional space for classes. The main floor includes the reception area and the dojo, while the basement houses a small equipment area. The school offers a variety of classes, including karate, kobudo (weapons training), self-defence, and tai chi. Programs are available for children starting at age four, and classes are available for adults as well.

Really not sure why yelp only approves negative comments. Try reading the unconfirmed reviews that…read moreare all amazing. I've been training here for 7 years and find Sensei's approach respectful, professional and works very well. Students are pushed to work hard and everyone progresses at their own pace. The atmosphere is welcoming but there's no place here for fooling around. You come to train. This style of karate is Gojo Ryu and focuses on kata. Sparring is a part of it but not the prime focus. We all have to work tomorrow so no one here is out to hurt you while sparring (like other dojos) in the city. Karate is not about fighting. Kids are expected to participate and show respect to Sensei and the other senior belts - just like they should. It's hard for some kids because they're not expected to show respect at home or at school. Sensei is often heard asking parents to not tell their kids to have fun, but rather to work hard. That very succinctly sums it up. HPMA has been here for 26 years (I'm not aware of any dojo in the city that has been in one location for that long) and going strong so I think bad reviewers here on yelp aren't seeing the whole picture. If you're interested come and try a class for yourself.

This is an amazing martial arts school. Both of my daughters, ages 5 and 7, attend here. Sensei…read moreSteve is an excellent and knowledgeable instructor. And the style of karate taught there, Kyokushin, is actually teaching the kids how to defend themselves. The prices are reasonable. The dojo is clean and the equipment is new. There is lots of parking available and there is WIFI for the parents to use during classes. I have shopped around the area considerably and I have to say that CKMA is the best choice for our family.

We registered at Moohan Taekwondo for our 4.5yr old Oliver over the summer, in order to help him…read morebuild self-esteem, confidence, respect, discipline and active listening. We are so happy we gave this place a chance and continued his lessons after the trial period. The instructors are all great, very respectful and they really are hands on with each child. The administration was also very accommodating if we were unable to make a class. Pricing is fair and comparable to other companies, but I can't imagine they'd be any better than Moohan. The building is fairly new and very clean! Highly recommend this place if you want to instill any of these values in your children!