My child goes here and loves it!! I love it too. It's convenient, budget friendly, amazing…read moreatmosphere, positive attitudes all around. The owners and managers are amazing and easy to talk to and get to know. The instructors are great with kids as many have their own. So glad RISE went to my son's school because we definitely have found our ATA family!

Amazing school, 2nd location for Rise in Des Peres. This place has been nothing short of amazing…read morefor my 9 and 6 year old girls. it's family run and family friendly so you can all train together and the place keeps growing. I love the ATA taekwondo organization and the opportunity to keep training towards personal goals and achievements. it's brought confidence and great work ethic to both kids and we look forward to going every time.

I have been going here for almost 10 months now and it is probably one of the best decisions I've…read moremade. All the coaches are super friendly, the environment is very supportive and kind. I'm excited everytime I go to class. When I was choosing a gym I wanted a place that wasn't super intimidating, was inclusive, fun, would allow me to make friends and wasn't all men. And this place did all that and more. I have found a community of like-minded people that all want to learn and have fun. Plus they host a bunch of fun events outside of class to get to know each other better. What I love the most about this gym is they teach you how to defend yourself in real-world situations so that you feel more empowered and safe in your own body. And they do it in a safe way, too. They really work with you to make sure you're not only doing the moves right, but that you understand why you're doing what you're doing. This gym is for EVERYONE. Any age, gender and body type. I guarantee you will have fun and benefit from these classes. Plus, the first class is free! (And no, they are not paying me to say this, I'm just a big fan)

After spending a couple weeks searching all around STL for a good gym with fun classes, I stumbled…read moreupon Xtreme Krav Maga. Welcoming, knowledgeable, and inspiring staff. Definitely worth checking out a class or two if your interested. I HIGHLY recommend the Cardio Bag/Boxing class on Weds and Sundays. Ive never had so much fun while getting my sweat on. Each instructor is very motivated and takes the time improve your process and technique. Signed up as soon as my intro trial week was over.

I stopped to train here because I was visiting outside St Louis. I drove about an hour just to…read moretrain and I am glad to say that the hour drive was worth it! Professor Greg was very welcoming and made me feel like I belong! Great atmosphere and I am glad that I learn a move that I can use in future rolls/competition! Definitely will stop by every time I am in the area! Hope to see Professor Greg in Las Vegas in September! Definitely recommend! Thank you for the training!

I had the opportunity to train under Joey Shepherd as one of the instructors at a Gracie Barra…read morelocation in the O'Fallon area, and I genuinely can't say enough good things about him. While all of the instructors there were solid, there was just something about Joey that really stood out. He's an incredibly down-to-earth, approachable person easy to talk to, easy to joke with, and someone who makes training feel comfortable without losing focus or structure. Whether we were drilling techniques, working judo throws, or talking between rounds, he always brought a positive and welcoming energy to the mats. As an instructor, Joey is very attentive and patient. He takes the time to work with everyone, breaks techniques down clearly, and makes sure people actually understand what they're doing. One thing I really respected was how aware he was of his students as people, not just training partners. While jiu-jitsu naturally comes with bumps and injuries and pushing through can be part of the process, Joey also understood that some injuries genuinely require time to heal. He paid attention when people were out, checked in on them, and made it clear that health and recovery mattered. I experienced that firsthand when I was injured he was quick to check in and ask how my recovery was going. That kind of awareness and care goes a long way and isn't something you always see. I also had the chance to train at another Gracie Barra location in Missouri where Joey's dad taught, and he was excellent as well. When his dad came to teach at the O'Fallon location, that same welcoming, disciplined, and supportive approach was clear. It's easy to see that strong values and teaching mindset run in the family. I'm genuinely excited to see Joey and his dad open their own academy in Shrewsbury. Knowing the kind of instructors and people they are, I have no doubt it's going to be an excellent place to train. Highly recommend.

Mr Ali is just amazing! He has been teaching my kids for over 7 years now and I can't say enough…read morewonderful things about him and his family. You are in great hands at Ali's Martial Arts.

We've been attending for about 3 years, and we now have 2 kids enrolled. They love it !read more

This gym is amazing. I've been going here for two years. I do the Gi, NoGi and Muay Thai classes…read more The professors and coaches are wonderful. They are truly invested in seeing your growth and success. This gym is a second home for me. I've made good friends at the gym. Everyday I go to workout there I am excited because it's another day I get to play with my friends. I highly recommend this gym to anyone. I didn't have any martial arts experience at the beginning and I learned quick.

SUPER WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE. In the best way got you right into the class with sufficient support…read more Best gender split I've seen (read: there were multiple women in the beginner class, male and female instructor). A pricier option than some of my prior gyms in would be my only negative comment.

Our 5yo son started about a month ago at Fusion and he! is! hooked! (us too!) Everything from the…read morecommunication from Fusion to the instructors excitement and respect towards him to the motivators they utilize to assist him in progressing forward have truly been awesome. Most importantly, we have noticed our little man taking on more responsibilities for himself around school and our home (little things that go a long way like getting himself ready in the morning, helping and playing nicely and exerting patience with his younger siblings, and a little more apt to do things when asked without fuss) since he began his karate journey with Fusion! I would definitely recommend them to for anyone interested! :)

I have attended Park's Martial Arts for 21 years now and achieved the rank of 4th Dan - a TaeKwondo…read moreMaster, certified by the Kukkiwon, so has my son - he started 21 years ago at the age of 8. I have personally trained 8,000+ students during that time and I know everyone of them can easily defend themselves if they had to in any situation. I have attended 60+ Taekwondo competitions in the midwest and handed out thousands of trophies to winners of various events and Park's Martial Arts students take an inordinately large number of 1st Place wins. Grandmaster Tae Hyen Park is an 8th degree, 8th Dan, Black Belt certified by the Kukkiwon in Korea and teaches every day of the work week at his two schools in St. Louis. Some of Grandmaster Park's students have started their own schools. In those 21 years at Parks I have watched 10+ Martial Arts schools in the area go out of business - you do not want to start your training at a school that hasn't been in business at least 10 years. You want to stay with the same Grandmaster during all of your training. Grandmaster Park has promoted 10 Master Instructors who have trained with him for at least 15 years each; each started as a white-belt at his schools. Students at Parks range from 5 year olds to 70 year olds - there are specific kids classes that are fun for the kids while they learn how to defend themselves. There are adults only classes and full contact heavy duty classes taught only by Grandmaster Park. About 20% of our students are part of a family unit, brothers and sister, mom and dad and even grandpa. Taekwondo is a sport that the entire family can have fun learning as the kids grow up. Grandmaster Park is one of just a handful of Grandmasters in America that can train you from a white-belt to a 4th degree black belt - a Master Instructor. Grandmaster Park's curriculum is 100% identical to that taught at the Kukkiwon in Korea - the only difference is that English is the primary language here instead of Korean. So if you want to be trained by a Korean Grandmaster who has built two thriving schools I invite you to drop by one of his schools and see for yourself - don't just accept rumors on the internet - it takes just a few minutes to find out that Taekwondo taught by Grandmaster Park can change your life forever. Master Perry M.

Grandmaster Park has a great school! He is the heart and soul of this school, he teaches regularly…read moreand makes sure there is quality instruction from the other teachers. I started here about 11 years ago when my 2 boys were little, we took some time off and then came back about 3 years ago-am I glad we did! We all got our 1st degree black belts 2 years ago, and my 17 year old son and I just got our 2d degree. It's great to have something that a 53 year old mom can still do with her 17 year old son. It has been an inspiration for me to watch him grow from a little boy beginner to now being a full instructor. That's one thing I really like about Park's Martial Arts, it's for almost anyone. Students from little kids to teenagers to those just out of college to parents are all able to reach their full abilities at this school. Special needs kids also take classes. Even though there are many different abilities, everyone can get a great workout. And, no matter what ability you have, discipline and respect are expected from everyone.

My daughters have been students for nearly 5 years and we are so proud of their growth and…read moreincreased confidence. The staff teach the kids accountability and personal responsibility as well as Taekwondo skills. Highest recommendation possible for Rise!

I have been going to Rise for 12 years started when I was 55 this place is a a Godsend I have…read moredeveloped more strength and balance at 67 than I had in my life .Master Lee and all of instructors are amazing I highly recommend this place for young and old very family oriented