My family and I've been students at Hwang's for a year and a half. I personally visited every karate school within a 10-mile radius of Keller. I interviewed instructors, took trial classes, considered cost & schedule, but the search was over after my wife spotted Hwang's. Having had some experience in martial arts in the distant past, I had a vague idea of what I was looking for in a karate school. However, as a father now, I was choosing for my kids too, and I was surprised to see how much variability there is in how different schools treat their child-age students. Fact: they all know karate, but they're not all good with kids. At Hwang's, I was immediately impressed with the structure of the classes and the personal attention given to every student. Safety first. No hints of favoritism. No child overlooked or left-out. It was obvious that all the kids were making friends and having fun. Perhaps the primary differentiating factor for me is that character development is an integral part of training at Hwang's. My kids are learning confidence, self-esteem, respect, and discipline...not just kicks & punches. As for me, an overweight & middle-aged guy that's way past his prime...one instructor at a local school looked at me and scornfully suggested that I "reconsider." Bottom line, Hwang's is the best place in town. Mrs. Stacy, Mr. Chris, Mr. Mark, Mr. Roy, and all of the junior instructors at Hwang's are good teachers and good people. They're patient, caring, generous, dedicated, and good role models for kids & grown-ups alike. If you're looking for passionate expertise and a family atmosphere in martial arts training, this is the place. In addition to tournaments, they also do birthday parties, parents' night out, and other activities you won't find anywhere else in town. Give Hwang's a chance and you won't be sorry, but you will get in shape. read more
