My daughter LOVES this place. She had a couple of bullying issues at school and we wanted to build…read moreher confidence while also instilling discipline, respect, and skill in defending herself. She has gotten all of these things in spades and more from Sensei Okamoto and Shane. I cannot praise this facility enough for their commitment to their students and keeping their standards high. Kids with positive adult role models in the home and outside the home generally do better in life. The studies are there. The proof is in the pudding. It's calculable and observable. My kid was a good child before the classes (or at least that's what many have told me) but it doesn't hurt to continue to foster their good traits and positively reward that behavior with a fun activity. Big plus is that she's active physically and learning about health and wellness. She has made awesome friends in class, has an amazing time, and leaves with a huge smile.

I studied with Okamotos since age 15. I earned my first degree black belt there and later went on…read moreto become the instructor at the Eagle River location for awhile. Okamoto's instilled in me the values of self discipline and determination. The school also helped me develop my competitive edge. I later went on to become the lead singer of the multi platinum rock band FUEL for a number of years, and now I'm a first year medical student. I owe much of my success to Okamoto Sensei!

We LOVE Krav Maga -- it's been amazing for our son! He started in Tiny Tots three years ago and…read morestill can't wait for every class. Corey, Sheena, and Paul are incredible with the kids, teaching not just self-defense but confidence, discipline, and respect. The growth we've seen in him has been incredible. If you're thinking about signing up, don't wait -- you'll be so glad you did!

If you're looking into martial arts for self defense, forget that and train in Krav Maga instead. I…read moreheard about it years ago back in Arizona and always wanted to learn but never had an opportunity before moving to Anchorage. If you want a detailed explanation of what it is then you should Google it but the simple answer, it's a close quarters combat system designed for real world scenarios. It was created for the Israeli military and considering Israel has been in constant conflict since...forever, that's good enough for me. The gym is really nice and very well maintained, there's brand new equipment everywhere you look. Cory, the instructor is very approachable and makes the classes fun and engaging. He's very knowledgeable about his practice and super down to earth. That being said, he's also legitimately terrifying! Lol, I've only been to one class so far and I'm going again tonight but some of the techniques he's demonstrated are straight up scary. I'm a registered nurse and I can honestly say in my professional medical opinion that everything he teaches would cause severe and potentially permanent damage to an attacker. Whether you have any experience or not, he really takes skill level into account so everyone is learning something new. I would highly recommend trying them out if your interested in learning self defense.

You could improve by having your staff obtain child care for their kids while they are working. A…read morefemale staff member is allowed to have her kid wonder around unsupervised during classes. It's clear he is not getting enough attention from mom because he is always moody and frowning. Whatever that's their business however he is also territorial and mean to other sibling waiting around the gym. Very unprofessional

My son loves the nano ninja class. The instructor is stern, but this insures the kids have a safe…read moreenvironment. I appreciate seeing this as a parent. This is our second class, and I have seen milestones in my son's learning. We will definitely be signing up for a membership.

I have so many great things to say, but I'll try to keep it brief. If you're reading this review…read moreand seriously interested in the Martial Arts, stop by and check out a class. You've made it this far, keep going! The outside dojo is unprecedented! I called for an initial visit with my three daughters several years ago, and we are still engaged and challenged every night. Red Dragon is a friendly family dojo which maintains a high degree of professionalism. The instruction is traditional and focused on the martial arts, while also adapted to the times. Shidoshi TJ has poured his heart and soul into this school for years and it shows!

As a family man, my wife and daughter are my whole world. We love coming to Red Dragon because is…read moreit time we can spend together doing something meaningful. Since I am 48 years old, I worry that my physical conditioning will not allow me to protect them if I had to. My personal motivation is to better myself both mentally and physically so I can be a better person and father. Red Dragon pushes me to accomplish this, and Sensei TJ is an effective motivator. I have been a teacher with ASD for over 20 years, so I have been around all types of people young and old. Sensei TJ is as "real" as they come. He says what is on his mind and he will not lie to or coddle his students. He absolutely loves martial arts training and physical fitness. He is a wealth of knowledge about first aid, all types of weapons (including firearms), traditional Chinese forms, boxing, wrestling, and practical applications for self-defense. Sensei loves to tell stories about his past and the lessons he learned growing up in Alaska. He wants to make sure that the young people in his school make good decisions and are accountable for their actions. Red Dragon is not a "black belt factory." It is not a dojo that is motivated by money. Instead, the focus is on training and consistency. Sensei TJ always tells us that life is about choices, and you either choose to dedicate your time and train hard or choose not to. I am a busy person just like everyone else, but I make time to come 2 to 3 times a week. The dojo itself is beautiful! Sensei has spent a lot of time and effort to make both the inside dojo and the outside dojo very functional and visually stunning! We all take pride in helping to maintain it. The inside has mats, tons of equipment, a weight room and dummies. The outside has obstacle courses, climbing wall, ropes, zip line, weight equipment, weapons, dummies, and the ever-popular throwing star target. You cannot find another martial arts dojo like it anywhere else in Anchorage. It is truly one-of-a-kind. My family has been going for about 2 years now and we don't ever plan on quitting. It really is a special place, and I hope it continues to thrive!

We started my daughters at this school after 2 years at another school. At their first school, the…read moreinstructors said they were almost ready to test for their black belts. While they enjoyed the first school and learned some things, I didn't think they could defend themselves if necessary. TKD Elite is much more well rounded. Master T and Master Kristi and their team of instructors not only cover pumse and skills, they also incorporate adjusting for different fighting styles, self defense techniques, and weapons. Instruction is very detailed. My daughters leave class sweating profusely, tired, and sore every time. And for my daughter's first turnament she got a gold and silver medal! All her other teammates did very well, too. Both girls have acheived an impressive level of confidence and ability to protect themselves and they've made so much progress in so little time since joining TKD Elite. Just like any team, they all win together. While martial arts is not for everyone, we believe that giving our daughters the skills to be safe is important. I know they wouldn't be as safe anywhere else as they are with Master T and Master Kristi.