My son loves this place! It's been about three months for him and my 4 year son is having so much…read morefun. The coach teaches kids more than Taekwondo. The discipline, etiquette and respect starts when you enter the door. This place has the best coach and always maintain the place clean which I feel safe during this time. I highly recommend this studio.

Great influence on my son. We look forward to training every week. Master Lee and her team are…read moreattentive and show the leadership we are looking for.

Our 11 year old daughter who is on the brink of receiving her black belt at the USTA writes about…read moreher experience: "Earning my black belt at USTA is one of the proudest moments of my life. It's not just a belt to me - it is a symbol of all the hard work, and determination I've put in over the years. When I first started, I didn't know much about martial arts. I had a lot of admiration for the higher belts and the black belt students who I saw during belt promotions. But as I continued training, I realized it's about way more than just impressive moves. At USTA, they teach us to be strong not only on the outside, but on the inside too. I had to learn discipline, respect, and how to stay focused even when things get hard. There were times I wanted to give up, especially when I couldn't get a kick right. But my instructors, classmates, and family always encouraged me, and I kept going. The process of qualifying for my black belt has been super intense. I had to demonstrate excellence in everything I learned--forms, sparring, board breaking, and self-defense. I was anxious, but I am also ready. When I finally tie that black belt around my waist, I think it will feel like I can accomplish anything. As part of my practice, I help younger students and try to set a good example for them. USTA has taught me that being a black belt can be the beginning of a bigger journey. I'm excited to keep learning and growing. I know there will be more challenges ahead, but now I believe in myself. That's what earning a black belt at USTA means to me."

What does it mean to earn a black belt at USTA…read more When I started taekwondo about three and a half years ago now, I had a lot of social anxiety, At first I thought the instructors calling us out in class for what we need to fix and what we did well was meant to embarrass us, After a few months I realized it was truly meant to encourage us to do better and to help build our confidence, At first I started taekwondo Because I wanted to learn Bo Staff and other cool weapons. Still, I realized after my first month that I enjoyed taekwondo as it is, and my goal changed from just getting to learn Bo staff To Learning these skills and kicks such as the whip kick and starting just to feel more comfortable with myself. To get to black belt, you must learn its concepts and apply them in real life. Along my journey to a black belt and the journey beyond, I've learned Patience, Discipline, and Focus, amongst other things, but those three have helped me the most in my day-to-day life. Committing to this journey has been one of the best decisions of my life, I've grown so much as a person, When I started i wasn't used to the physical strain this could have in terms of pushing my body, In the years i've been here i've gained so much strength both mentally and physically and I hope to continue growing in both for as long as I can. Learning to trust myself was the first part of my journey with USTA, and getting to black belt will be the next Step in my journey. My journey may have started with learning to trust myself, and this may be the next step in my journey, but it is far from over. As a whole, this journey I'm partaking in has helped me grow so much, and I hope to continue growing along with the others at this academy for as long as I can. -Heather H.

Great beginner experience. The instruction is firm but understanding. Very flexible. Highly…read morerecommend!

Master Mun is great with the kids. So happy he is sharing his knowledge with the city of McKinney.read more

Not just for kids!…read more My sister (18) and I (24) decided to try this place out with a Groupon. Even though it says "Karate for Kids" on the building I read that they did adult classes, and it's next door to where I live, so I couldn't pass on trying it out. I'm glad I did! The instructors are top-notch, most if not all have been learning under Chief Master Sustaire since they were little kids, so they really care about the place. The instructors often break off and work with very small groups individually, and you don't ever really feel like you're just a person in an exercise class. My favourite part is the laid-back atmosphere. I was nervous when I started that it would feel like a bootcamp, but it doesn't at all! Yes, there are plenty of core exercises and the occasional round of push-ups, but if you can't do them, or if you fall half-way through, no one says anything. They expect you to try your hardest and they don't go all drill-sergeant if you stop your plank position 15 seconds early. They don't say anything at all, and it creates a very comfortable environment where you're trying hard because you want to, not because someone's yelling at you. HOW IT WORKS After the try-it-out period (I went on a Groupon that has since been discontinued, but always offer some kind of try-it-out special), you pay the flat monthly fee and you get unlimited classes. I go about 4 times a week, but as an adult, I have the opportunity to go up to 8, sometimes 9. Yes, they do continue to charge you for two months after you give them notice that you're leaving. You are expected to continue to come to class for those two months, so you're not getting robbed. I can't say that I 100% agree with this practice, but I understand why they do it. They want to rely on a consistent income, and they don't want people to quit just because they're having a bad week. I bet they get a lot of people who end up changing their mind and staying after the 2 months. ATA I know a lot of people really hate ATA (The American Taekwondo Association) and see it as one giant money grab. And there's definitely an argument for that. ATA schools (like this one) require that you have only ATA sparring gear, and the price for testing into a new belt is higher than some non-ATA Taekwondo schools. But I wouldn't let that turn you away. There are plenty of second-hand ATA sparring gear sets online, and the awesome personal instruction you get more than makes up for the occasional nickle-and-dime'ing by ATA.

Fun and you learn a lot, and they have a nice mix of discipline and caring for their studentsread more

We've been at Vu's Martial Arts for 3+ years. Both our kids and my husband and I take lessons from…read moreMaster Vu. I highly recommend taking classes here, this is the type of environment for families to learn and grow!

Amazing! Can't say enough good things about Master Vu. He encourages each child to reach for their…read moregoals. He provides the training, both sparring/patterns. He expects the kids to do their part by practicing and putting forth the efforts needed to improve. One of the biggest things - self confidence!! My child has been able to deal with some issues with "mean" kids. The confidence to know that he defines him, not those other kids. As well as the ability to defend himself when the need arose.

My daughter loves training at this Tiger Rock! The instructors (led by Mr. Thibodeaux) exhibit…read moreconfidence, leadership, and integrity. I've also witnessed an increase of self confidence, assertion, focus and ability to follow instruction, not only in my daughter, but from every single kid in our belt level classes. Some progress faster than others, but definitive progress is obvious none-the-less. The ability of these instructors to instill those actions in kids is beyond what I've seen in other youth programs. Now, on to cost as referred to by some other reviewers. Yes, it's expensive. However, you get to go to an unlimited number of classes so you get out of it what you put in. If you go once a week, you'll get once a week value. If you go more, then you'll get more for your investment and see a faster development of skill. Every business can improve, and Tiger Rock is not immune to benefit from a tweak here or there. For example, they really need to pro-rate months like December when they're closed for two weeks. And I witnessed one communication snafu. But overall, we find a lot of value and growth in this program and plan to continue for a long time. Certainly deserving of the 5 stars.

This place rocks!! We tried 2 other well known places for our son before making a decision to…read moreenroll here. He has been going there for a little over a year now, and completed the Tiger Club program. He has now turned 6 and moved up to the white/yellow belt classes. The main instructor is amazing with the kids... ALL of the kiddos. He has an amazing staff that assists with the kids. They offer classes all week long, and for a very low monthly tuition, you can attend as many as you like. My son is very excited to come home after class and show me the things he has learned. He was a bit of a hyper kid when he started, but I can definitely tell that he has matured through this program, and their instructors!!! They continue to impress us!! Highly recommend!

Master Kim & Master Kwon are great instructors! My son really enjoys learning Korean terms & Tae…read moreKwon Do. It's helped him concentrate & focus better in school. Everyone is friendly and my son has made several friends. Highly recommend this place!

From the owner: The benefits of Martial arts classes at Master H Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do:…read moreOver 25 years of experience Professional instructors Modern, state-of-the-art facilities A positive and encouraging atmosphere And much, much more! These are just a few of the reasons we're a leading provider of martial arts in the McKinney area. We guarantee that learning martial arts at Master H Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do will be a rewarding activity with benefits to last a lifetime. Our training includes skills valuable in daily life: cooperation, respect, self-control, focus, and confidence. We know from experience that training in Tae Kwon Do helps students in their personal and professional life. The positive character traits that develop will help them at work and school, at home and on the playing field. Contributing to our community is a natural extension of improving each student's life. Happier, more confident students lead to happier families, which lead to more cohesive communities. In addition, our school continually seeks out opportunities to contribute to our community, including self-defense seminars, charity fundraisers, and educational demonstrations. For many years, Master Kim has been teaching the martial art of Tae Kwon Do to children, adults, and families. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere of positive energy and respect in our Tae Kwon Do school.

took me a while to finally write a review! read this for a genuine review from a former decade long…read moremember here. i was with the white tiger family for a very long time, went from white belt to a 2nd dan black belt here and then went off to do tkd at the collegiate level afterwards. i think the best part of white tiger overall for me has always been the people there. just such caring instructors and staff and some of my best friends (even to this day), have been made on the mat. also, some of the most fun trips i've ever done have come out of taekwondo too, from new york, austin, seattle, and miami to the kukkiwon headquarters in korea. so many experiences come from the tournaments and detours you'll take as a tkd athlete in life. in general, white tiger has always excelled in teaching poomsae (tkd forms) as well as in tkd demonstration. it's also a very well connected school in terms of the broader network of tkd schools and masters. as such, there's lots of opportunities to participate in fun tournaments and events and really level up your skills. i genuinely think it's worth it for anyone interested to give it a shot and, who knows, it might just become one of the most memorable things you do in your life. just like it was for me! :)

some of the training schedules, and important information communication could be a lot better. Like…read moretoday my kid had black belt practice session, which was held at Rowlett, TX. We were not communicated that the child had to be dropped there and parents can't even see them perform at practice. This is such an important piece of information that should have been communicated. We took our entire family for this and had planned out the day accordingly. But we were super disappointed and our child was crying end of the day as he was not mentally prepared to be left all alone there. Common white tiger takewondo u can do better