Everything this place is amazing my kids love it. Definitely recommend for kids and adults!!!read more

This is the best Martial Arts form, taught by the best instructor in all Sacramento!!!…read moreShigung Kemp taught all 7 of my family members Including me. He gave me the peace of mind that all of them including my girls could defend themselves in almost any situation. I Highly Recommend every person I know to try this and see how it helps your life!!

Can we do a million stars? Would do that, if we could! We love this place! Excellent instructors…read morewho really support you and care about you! They're kind and patient while also being firm. They're simply the best!

Foothill Taekwondo is awesome! Mr. and Mrs. Westphal are patient, funny, kind, and lead with a…read moreterrific group of instructors that are like family. My kids have absolutely thrived under their instruction and have grown tremendously both physically and mentally. They have a great sense of accomplishment and love Taekwondo! We go to both Placerville and Cameron Park locations based on our schedule, and both are excellent!! Highly highly recommend for both kids and adults alike!

This company was one recommended by my homeschooling program so I decided to enroll my son in the…read moretiny tots program. We are on our second month attending. Everyone is very kind and attentive to the children. Shihan and his children, who sometimes assist with training the tiny tots, are very patient and explain the concepts very well. The owner is an experienced professional, which shines through in his interactions with the students. The kids have a lot of fun. If this review were only for my son's experience, it would be a 5 star review. Hands down. The lack of one star is due to a Hitler quote they have on the wall. I am not Jewish, but I am of Mexican descent and do not feel welcome due to the choice and placement of the quote.

I hired Scott Newman privately to do my CCW live shooting test and paid for 2 hours of his time…read moreprivately, because I am from out of state and couldn't wait for the next group lesson, and I couldn't be happier with his knowledge, service, and generosity...he spent 3 hours on me and I ended up leaving with everything I needed...would definitely come back to do my recertification in 2 years if I am in the area...many thanks Scott...really appreciate you and your business!

My son completed his second-degree black belt at this center a few years ago, and at that time we…read morehad an excellent experience under Ms. Bowman, the original owner, co-founder, and lead instructor. However, since the new owner, Ms. Gomez took over, we have seen a significant decline in the quality of teaching, a persistent lack of individualized attention, and a significant increase in class sizes that compromised the learning environment of the students. The situation deteriorated to the point that two weeks ago we decided to withdraw our 9-year-old daughter from the program and enroll her in another, far better Taekwondo center in Folsom. The current ownership appears to prioritize increasing student volume over providing individualized attention. Students of different belt levels are frequently combined into the same classes, creating confusion for both students and parents. Additionally, the progression through belts and training milestones seems unnecessarily prolonged. They blame it to supposed deficiencies in students' "readiness" for belt testing, rather than acknowledging the impact of inconsistent teaching or insufficient oversight of their less experienced junior instructors. When we raised valid concerns about our daughter's lack of advancement and the quality of instruction she was receiving, the response from staff was dismissive and placed responsibility solely on the students and parents (e.g. suggesting that students were not practicing enough at home or that parents were not teaching them proper forms), rather than addressing the issues brought to their attention. Their current practice raises serious concerns about a potential conflict of interest, as unnecessary prolonged training directly increases the duration of monthly fees they collect from the students. When we questioned these delays and asked for clarification, they responded defensively and repeatedly, suggested enrolling in additional significantly more expensive private lessons. This clearly gave us the impression that the recommended solutions were financially motivated rather than acknowledging their teaching quality.

We really took our time looking for a good karate/tae Kwan do place for our son. The main…read moreinstructors are a married couple that are very nice and do a great job. The really encourage the kids but are tough when they need to be. Our son lives it! November 1st, 2012 We continue to go here and we still love it! They are great!

I have evaluated 5 other martial arts schools in Folsom and El Dorado Hills for my kids and by far,…read morethis instructor is the most fun, and engaging, knowledgeable around. My kids have learned more in 2 weeks than I expected. I will definitely refer them.

I have a special needs son and EDHMA is the only place that understands how to work with him. Paul…read moremakes training fun and my son really enjoys his time at the studio.

They are new and very friendly staffs. My 5 and 8 year old enjoys their Taekwondo lessons. Yes,…read morethey are very good with young children. I am very impressed with them.

My kids has been going to the school for almost 2 years. They loved it, and enjoying going to class…read moreevery day. The staff here are super friendly. We love the school so much that I been trying all my family and friends about this school so they can sign up. The class are fun and very enjoyable.

Great Instructors! They are patient with the kids, family environment. As soon as you walk in your…read moregreeted with a smile and kind words.Taught our shy 8 year old daughter how to defend herself & also gave her a lot more confidence.

My kid has been taking Taekwondo lessons here for about a year now, and he absolutely loves coming…read morehere. I just recently started taking Hoshinsul lessons here, and I love it as well. INSTRUCTORS: The instructors here are top shelf. They are patient, friendly, knowledgeable and clearly invested in the material they teach. They are just as adept at teaching young kids, who may not have the longest attention spans, as they are at teaching adults, who may not be able to bend and stretch as well as they once did. They are able to get everyone to dig deep inside themselves and give their all. If you make the effort, they will too. They don't ever embarrass, haze or belittle anyone. Their attitudes are constantly positive and confidence-building. CURRICULA: The Taekwondo is easily approachable and within reach to the newest white belt all the way to the advanced belts. I really appreciate that this isn't just a black belt mill; you are expected to demonstrate proficiency before you can advance to the next level. Belt stripes and belts aren't just given, they're earned. But that said, the instructors will work with you, and the material is presented in a way that kids and adults can understand and effectively apply. The Hoshinsul is just getting off the ground, and so far I'm really happy with the program. If you have a background in the military or law enforcement, some of the Hoshinsul curriculum may look familiar. Safety is clearly a top priority; new students are taught to crawl (and fall) before they can walk. Since the program is new, I can see that the instructors are still laying the foundation that we'll build off of in future classes. Either way, whether in Taekwondo or Hoshinsul, you're going to get a solid workout in addition to learning a martial art. My wife has been doing this program for a while, too, and has lost weight, improved her cardio, and increased her strength. In addition to the martial arts classes, they do a Parents Night Out one Saturday a month, which my kid loves, and my wife and I appreciate. There are also tournaments with other schools, and all skill levels are able to show what they know and have an opportunity to win medals. They also offer seminars and clinics on some Saturdays to help build some of the more challenging skills. And it's all really fun. COMMUNITY: The overall frequency of this place is overwhelmingly positive. The instructors are friendly, and the other students and parents are encouraging and welcoming. The school emphasizes respect, responsibility, integrity, and teamwork. My family has been coming here for a year now, and the increase in everyone's self confidence and overall feeling of wellness is outstanding. If you're looking to get into martial arts, this school is welcoming, friendly, not-at-all intimidating, and the place to go. FACILITY: You can see that this martial arts academy has a healthy following by the difficulty in finding a parking space on busy nights. That's the only somewhat negative thing I have to say about UMAA. And it gets a little crowded inside during the busy classes. But don't let that keep you away.

I Mindy Estrada Have really enjoyed watching my son's, Jace…read moreand Tristan along with my nephew Xaivier gain confidence, and skills in Taekwondo. Jace is very passionate about learning Taekwondo! I have never seen him more passionate about anything. My oldest son Tristan has autism and scoliosis. The instructors are great about making reasonable accommodations. If you are thinking about putting your kids in Taekwondo this is different a great place to go!