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    Kang's Black Belt Academy

    4.9 (32 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Neyal A.

    We love Kang's! They really foster a sense of community both on the mat and outside of it. Our kids joined last year and they've had so much fun learning valuable life lessons, learning to be physically stronger and how to defend themselves, having so many opportunities for fun, and for getting to represent and be part of the Kang's family out at local community events. The staff are great and really care about their students. Joining Kang's was one of the best decisions we've made for our kids and we always encourage friends to check it out too.

    Erin D.

    Kang's is the most amazing venue to host your child's birthday party! They take care of everything so you don't have to stress - the entertainment, cake, decorations, tableware, party favors, etc. - all you need to do is bring the food. I only have the most wonderful things to share about Robyn and her staff. They are friendly, helpful, and were so incredible with the children. Every single child there (between the ages of 8mo - 5yrs old) had an absolute blast!!! The activities they chose were spot on for their audience. Additionally the studio is very clean and they even make sure all kids sanitize their hands before eating. They really pay attention to the details here. Best choice I could have made for my sons's 3rd birthday!

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    My son loves his time at kangs. The staff is great they remember all the names and make sure everyone is learning while having fun.

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