If you're looking for a place where your kid can learn discipline, respect, and how to do a flying…read moreninja kick off the couch safely, this is it. The instructors are basically superhero sidekicks: patient, energetic, and somehow able to wrangle a room full of sugar-powered kids with nothing but a smile. My child went from shy and unsure to confidently karate-chopping imaginary bad guys in the living room. Plus, he now says, "Yes, ma'am!" when I ask him to clean their room. (He still doesn't do it, but hey, progress.) Highly recommend-your kid will love it, and you'll get at least 30 minutes of peace after each class. Total win.

The community is amazing and they are so kind and supportive of my son! He's been going there for…read moreover a year now and it's a great place to make friends, connections and build healthy habits.

This place is incredible, and the community is exactly what you hope to find…read more My son is almost 4 years old, has a speech delay, and has always been very shy and timid. We've enrolled him in multiple activities and groups hoping to help him build confidence, but progress was slow. We joined Zanshin just over two weeks ago, and we've never seen this side of him. He is confident, carefree, and absolutely loves coming here. My wife and I sit through every class in awe of the growth we've seen in such a short time. Every instructor has been fantastic, but Casey has been the one our little guy has really connected with. We've already booked his birthday party here, and tonight he attended a Kids Night Out event where we had to leave him. I expected a difficult drop-off, but he was having so much fun he didn't even notice me leave. I was almost offended! What made that moment even more special is that he still occasionally struggles with drop-offs at a preschool he's attended for years. Sometimes he wants me to stay, and sometimes he gets upset when it's time for me to leave. To see him walk into a new environment with that level of confidence and comfort was something my wife and I didn't take for granted. The confidence, independence, and joy we've seen from our son in just a few weeks have been remarkable. For a little guy who has often been hesitant in new situations, this experience has been truly life changing so far. Thank you, Casey, Paul, Jordan, and all of the SWOT leaders. We truly appreciate everything you do and look forward to being part of this community for many years to come.

Our daughter has been at Zanshin for 6 months and we are very pleased with the experience. Shihan…read moreFuller runs an exceptional program that teaches not only kenpo style martial arts, but valuable life skills like respect, self-discipline, focus, and confidence. Tip testing and belt exams are scheduled, so you know what to expect.  The sense of community among other families is wonderful, cheering the kids on at belt exams and tournaments!   Sensei Brock and Shihan Fuller are encouraging and create fun, positive classes. Videos of the self-defense or katas they are learning are posted on Facebook so they can practice at home, which is so helpful! Shihan will share information on tournaments that are coming up and help prepare the kids to compete. Our daughter has participated in 2 tournaments recently, they are such a fun experience, and her confidence has grown with each competition. They offer flexible scheduling options that help families find the right fit. We are so thankful we found Zanshin!

Sensei Mike and team have been awesome ever since our son joined as a white belt. He takes the…read morelessons from karate to home, to school, and to soccer to be a better person overall!

We love it at Kaizen! My son has been doing martial arts since he was 4 and is now 11 (3 different…read morestyles). When we moved I knew exactly what to look for being a general manager of 2 karate schools in San Diego. Sensei Mike is a wonderful instructor and we felt at home from our first class. Highly recommend giving them a try.

We have been attending Sitan Gym events for the past 3 1/2 years and have enjoyed the Muay Thai…read morecommunity lead by Thiago and his team. It is rare to find a group of people that are dedicated to uplifting each other, people who sincerely care about their peers, and people who unconditionally go out of their way to support one another like we have experienced at Sitan Gym. The coaches each offer unique skills to enhance the training and improve participant's ability and competence. The Sitan Gym atmosphere is family friendly (especially the gym dog Holly) and is comfortable to train at regardless of age or experience. The gym prioritizes community which is apparent by the holiday celebrations and acknowledgments. Our sincere gratitude to all of the Sitan Gym staff and volunteers for contributing to make a great community for Muay Thai training at Sitan Gym.

To the 2 single star reviews stating that people were rude to them, it had to have been post-COVID…read morefrustrations or something as it's definitely a one off thing and something I and many others have never experienced at Sitan. I trained privately with Travis for a matter of some months multiple times a week and everyone there was always friendly and nice and I'm a pretty quiet no-small talk kinda guy. I also interacted with Thiago a handful of times and he was always open and engaging every single time. This is without a doubt, the PREMIER location in Arizona if you want to learn the art of eight limbs whether it's through private or public instruction. The only reason I stopped going was due to some health complications I got that prohibited me from continuing training because I loved every damn minute of it.

Let's start off with this place is amazing! ***** My son is four years old and he's extremely shy…read more I thought taekwondo would be great for him to meet new kids and learn valuable lessons. This is his third week and I'm absolutely in love with all the instructors. They are kind, caring, and consistent. Whenever my son goes to shut down and doesn't want to participate they are patient and they work with him to get him involved. When he puts up his walls, it is also really difficult on me. I feel sometimes I don't know what to do or how to help get him involved. I get flustered and frustrated. Today I have a two instructors made me feel extremely comfortable when my son was shutting down. I have also had parents come up and tell me it's okay, their child did it too. I have actually thought multiple times of just walking out because I'm so embarrassed, but because of the support, and kindness they show me, I feel like I can get through it. If I could give them 10 stars I would! I high recommend this place to anyone wanting to introduce their child to Taekwondo. Thank you again to all the instructors! We signed up for the year and look forward to it!

This place is long overdue for a review from me. NB Tae Kwon Do is an amazing place. It is run by…read moretwo brothers and their mother. The vibe here is community. I am not an expert at Tae Kwon Do but I am a master parent. My son was 4 1/2 when he started and had a horrible temper and enjoyed hitting his sister. My son has been coming here close to six months now and he doesn't hit his sister and is a much better student at school. What more could I say? If I read my testimony I would ask, "Where do I sign?" The walls and counters are filled with trophies and childrens report cards, letter from teachers etc. i am not sure how the adult classes are but most of the adult students are incredibly active here in the childrens classes. They also appear to be capable to kicking my butt. Children arrive early to class with smiles on their faces and leave late to play with the other children. The parents have been so welcoming of me and are incredibly friendly to talk to. The classes have set times but the instructors do not end class until they are confident the kids got what they came to learn. I like that. Overall, this is the spot if you are interested in getting your kids in martial arts. In a way, I owe them my sanity. I was unable to control my sons negative attitude. Having him come 2-3 times a week for class has taught him so much more than I could. Kudos to NB! We will be lifetime members.

Great instructors and ownership. In the little time we've been there, my son has learned a lot from…read morethem for MMA. As any mom would be, I was hesitant to let him do MMA, but they listened to my concerns and were able to accommodate due to a previous surgery. I've also watched their karate classes and would recommend them for this also. Definitely recommend.

Small class sizes, encouraging environment and great group of humans! My teenage son who is not…read moreathletic is becoming incredibly limber, coordinated and hugely confident taking Tang Soo Do at Tao Martial Arts. I am hugely impressed with both the rigor, yet also the individual motivation - the instructor and black belts motivate the students to find their own inner reasons for excellence - and all of the kids from littles to grown support each other. I have always heard that when choosing a martial arts school, choose the right instructor vs the art form itself and I believe Benjamin Ferguson is the right instructor. Anyone who can motivate kids of all abilities and ages to strive for their best without resorting to coercion or external rewards is the right person in my experience. Tao Martial Arts is outstanding!

Great class for young people to learn self defense. My friends son Gauge Boudreau has learned so…read moremuch self discipline. Since taking classes here Gauge has become a very well mannered young man.

We tried karate at Mesa Martial Arts on a recommendation from my son's teacher, to see if it might…read morehelp him with his behavior issues.... On the last night of his trial he was asked not to return tonight. The Sensei Nick even went so far as to tell me they just don't have the resources to handle special ed kids. I guess ADHD is something that bars children from karate at this Dojo. Save your money. Go somewhere else.

Update... I love the owners but as a marketing & sales professional I'll leave them with this…read morethought. It takes more money, time & effort to gain a customer vs. keeping a customer. We quit the program because the classes got too big, pockets seemed to have gotten too deep. In our last class there were 5 lines of kids, 15 deep for one class. All messing around with no discipline & goofing off. I was hoping, as a single mom, that he would see and listen to authority there. But in the end there wasn't any and he lost interest. When we first started and the classes were smaller, my son was engaged & wanted to go back. That died down. I hope Darrell & Shannon can see & feel the need for making a difference in the life of a child. Good peeps, need to reevaluate your motive for growth.