I have been attending to taekwondo classes here for over 4 years, I finally got my black belt here…read moreand have had the best experience ever. Everyone is really nice and even if I left taekwondo for a couple of months because of school and work, when I came back everyone was nice and patient with me. They all make sure to teach you and make things fun, it's an small place but definitely has everything you will need! Everyone gets together and bring food for belt celebration parties all the time too, and everyone makes sure all kids bring or get water, snacks and drinks when needed.

We absolutely love this dojang! We could've joined one much closer to our house, but went with KTA…read moreand could not be happier! When they say it's a family environment, they mean just that. We had our first belt test last night and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We have already started to recommend KTA to others.

The masters at this Dojan(Taekwondo school)are passionate and inspiring. My daughter's confidence…read morehas skyrocketed, and the instructors fuel both self-belief and the drive to aim higher. This Taekwondo school is outstanding--building inner strength, confidence, and a true sense of belonging that grows by leaps and bounds. My family recommends this Taekwondo school

We have been with First Taekwondo for a year now, and I can honestly say that all of our highest…read moreexpectations have been met and more. Both of my black belt kids have had the best competition season to date with USA Taekwondo, thanks to the top notch training they have been receiving at First Taekwondo. It is truly amazing to witness our kids making leaps and bounds under the guidance of Master Rubben every single day and I strongly believe that joining First Taekwondo was the best decision we have made for our two talented kids. First Taekwondo has been the greatest blessing for our family and we are so excited to see what the future holds for them. Thank you, First Taekwondo!!!

Long overdue Yelp review, as I have been with AZTKD for about 11 years, starting at age 11 as a…read morewhite belt to training and instructing as a 3rd Dan Black belt at 23. The masters here are thoughtful and skilled, taking time to invest in each student with the focus of competing. They have given me many opportunities to train and compete at a state and national level (AAU and USAT) that some dojangs do not offer. In terms of the facility, this is their 3rd location, as they have undergone 2 moves (current pictures on yelp are of the 2nd location, their location page on google does have inside 360 views of the current 3rd location). Very spacious facility with a large main mat, smaller practice mat, and competition team area with heavy bags, weights, and an all in one gym machine. Overall, I would highly recommend Arizona Taekwondo for anyone looking for a Taekwondo school with a great facility and instructors willing to invest in students to become the best they can be.

My childs first taekwondo class ever! He is now 4 1/2 and he has taken his first belt test!…read more Its so hard to have kids focus on integrity when they are so young, but this taekwondo class has helped my son be more discipline, patience, and the best part is it burn off his excess energy. Boy do kids have alot of those! My kid loves the environment! Its safe and friendly. They let you know in advance when everything is in advance. Also, the belt testing is optional. It pays for the masters time to judge, the new belts, and the food you get at the end of the night for the family! It was an extremely satisfying experience for our family and my son!

Let's start off with this place is amazing! ***** My son is four years old and he's extremely shy…read more I thought taekwondo would be great for him to meet new kids and learn valuable lessons. This is his third week and I'm absolutely in love with all the instructors. They are kind, caring, and consistent. Whenever my son goes to shut down and doesn't want to participate they are patient and they work with him to get him involved. When he puts up his walls, it is also really difficult on me. I feel sometimes I don't know what to do or how to help get him involved. I get flustered and frustrated. Today I have a two instructors made me feel extremely comfortable when my son was shutting down. I have also had parents come up and tell me it's okay, their child did it too. I have actually thought multiple times of just walking out because I'm so embarrassed, but because of the support, and kindness they show me, I feel like I can get through it. If I could give them 10 stars I would! I high recommend this place to anyone wanting to introduce their child to Taekwondo. Thank you again to all the instructors! We signed up for the year and look forward to it!

This place is long overdue for a review from me. NB Tae Kwon Do is an amazing place. It is run by…read moretwo brothers and their mother. The vibe here is community. I am not an expert at Tae Kwon Do but I am a master parent. My son was 4 1/2 when he started and had a horrible temper and enjoyed hitting his sister. My son has been coming here close to six months now and he doesn't hit his sister and is a much better student at school. What more could I say? If I read my testimony I would ask, "Where do I sign?" The walls and counters are filled with trophies and childrens report cards, letter from teachers etc. i am not sure how the adult classes are but most of the adult students are incredibly active here in the childrens classes. They also appear to be capable to kicking my butt. Children arrive early to class with smiles on their faces and leave late to play with the other children. The parents have been so welcoming of me and are incredibly friendly to talk to. The classes have set times but the instructors do not end class until they are confident the kids got what they came to learn. I like that. Overall, this is the spot if you are interested in getting your kids in martial arts. In a way, I owe them my sanity. I was unable to control my sons negative attitude. Having him come 2-3 times a week for class has taught him so much more than I could. Kudos to NB! We will be lifetime members.

My only regret is I wish I had found Lee's earlier for my son. In one year he has grown so much and…read morehe is more confident and developing interpersonal skills he is doing great at school too. He is currently a green belt in the leadership program and won first place at a tournament this past weekend! I'm so proud of his growth. The teachers are incredible and give so much support and encouragement to their students! Don't make the mistake I did don't think about sign your kiddo up today!

High standards, kindness, community, constant striving for a better self, never giving up on…read moreanyone. This dojang has my highest recommendation. Lees ATA Chandler is more than just a place to take excellent taekwondo classes. It is a community of people who are dedicated to fitness, self discipline, integrity, each other, and personal growth through the leadership of the Garcias. Like many Of these places, there are large, vibrant kids classes. However, what is not is common is to see a large adult class, many high level black belts, and many who place high in regional, state, national, and world competitions. Excellence attracts excellence. The adult classes include those from all walks of life who support each other through the journey for better self, whatever that may mean. My family has been coming here for a few years now, and I have not seen the hard sell mentioned in other reviews. We spend what we choose to for equipment, dues, and competitions. The Garcia's are good to offer promotions and discounts, which are mentioned at end of class or in person when available. Like any sport, if you are serious, there is an investment as you progress, but it is your call as to what that entails.

We have been with Elite Taekwondo for about 7 years now. Our experience with this place has been…read morereally wonderful. As many other reviewers have said, at first, we were a little hesitant to sign up for a rather long contract with little children, but because of the commitment we had made, it was motivation for us as well to push ourselves when we had our ups and downs. For the first contract period, our two kids joined the training because we brought them and they were ok with it. The next contract up until they earned their black belt, they chose to join because they wanted to complete the first part of the journey they had started. For their second degree black belt, they wanted to learn more so they both asked to join. Throughout the years, they have had moments when they didn't want to go here and there. But eventually, they learned the valuable lesson of commitment. We read the contract and knew what we were signing up for. I don't agree with some of the statements that there is no way of getting a refund. If it is not simply a change of mind, for situations like moving away (there was a distance stated in our contract,) you can get your money back. It is a contract. I believe Grandmaster Kim has the full right to make decisions on how to run his business just like we have our right to choose to be customers or not. It is not a charity but a business. I don't doubt Grandmaster Kim knows he is taking a risk of losing potential customers by insisting on a long term commitment. If you are only in business for money, It may be easier to earn more when you take many more short term trainees. I particularly love the fact that the contract is set based on how many classes you get to take and you get to keep them until you reach the goal you have set. As we went through our lives, especially with young children, we had to slow down sometimes and the arrangements he had made allowed us to do so without getting stressed out. And more importantly, my kids got to experience the joy of completing a goal they have set without giving up. There are always pros and cons in everything and since there are plenty of people focusing on the cons, I wanted to address some pros we appreciate. We respect and appreciate Grandmaster Kim's dedication to a life of Taekwondo. He is a 7th degree black belt and it takes longer and longer to move up to the next degree as you go. Not only that, in Korean culture Taekwondo requires you to be diligent in other areas of your life as well to move on. It teaches confidence, persistence, resilience, and hard work. That is part of the nature of this martial art. If someone is not happy with these particular traits, they clearly don't understand and I agree that they should not have signed up. It is not for them. He has achieved something and he is still going, and I want my kids to learn from and be exposed to those character traits. Our kids have had lots of positive influence from him and have grown noticeably since they first joined. My kids are not naturally gifted when it comes to physical activities. They had some struggles here and there, but every experience has been valuable to them. Taekwondo alone is not going to shape their character, and I agree it is more up to us as their parents. However, I am confident that it definitely has brought many positive effects in my kids lives.

Get ready, this will be a long one…read more.. My 8 year old son has been taking TKD classes here with the owner/main instructor Grandmaster Kim for a lil over a year and he loves it. He also has 3-4 instructors with him to assist in the class. From what I have seen, they are encouraging, supportive and patient. Yes the instructors all still wear their masks but I don't see anything wrong with that. Unless you are an anti masker, then you are prob cringing. Lols There are two rows of chairs inside for parents/guardians to stay and watch the kids. I like how they mop the floor mat after every class. Kids are taught the correct TKD techniques while getting physical activity in like jumping jacks, push-ups, running, stretching, etc. Yes it can be a lil fast paced so if your child is one who needs slow step by step instruction, then this might not be the class for them. As well as if your kid doesn't like being active they probably won't like TKD either. The kids are also taught to be respectful for example, addressing the instructors with yes sir and yes mam which I think is great. The kids are given a workbook for reference with all the steps in it. If your child needs extra help, I've seen the instructors guide them to the side for a lil one on one as needed. I've never seen them be hard on the kids. They also make it fun with board breaking days and relays. *Things to think about* I agree, the contract to sign up is long- about a yearish from start until the green belt. Once you finish that, then you may choose to stop or sign up for another contract for the black belt path. If your child decides say half way through they don't want to do it anymore then unfortunately you are SOL. You don't get a refund! TKD is an investment and I guess in a way teaching your child not to give up. The "two week free trial" is technically only three classes. So I can see it being tough for some kids to decide if they like it or not. But my kids' swim, dance and gymnastics classes only offered one free trial class so... Lessons are not the cheapest and there are extra fees like each time you graduate to another belt and any equipment like gloves and sparring accessories. Grandmaster Kim does offer payment plans. He will give you all the paperwork and fees to look over before you decide to sign up. I know some people wrote they was pressured into signing up their child but I never felt pressured at all by Grandmaster Kim. I was able to bring the info back to discuss with my husband. He did ask me to write a review on Google once but not for a discount or anything in return. I've had businesses ask me to write a review also so it's not weird to me.

This academy is a wonderful place to send your child to! We have had wonderful experiences here…read more Professional, skilled instructors who TRULY CARE about their students, a family-oriented environment that will make your child feel welcome, and fun classes that the kids enjoy and learn from. Highly recommend!

My son Remington (7 years old) has been going to Master Kim's Tae Kwon Do for about 5 months now…read more Thus far he has enjoyed the experience and has learned a lot of different moves and a bit of Korean at the same time. The classes are broken up into different age categories and belt levels. However, there is family hour each day. There are several parents learning Tae Kwon Do at the same time as their kids and are able to attend class at the same time. Master Kim is very knowledgeable and has good classroom management skills. The facility is very new. I would definitely recommend this place.

We've had an amazing experience at Master Shim's Tae Kwon Do studio! My son has grown so much in…read moreconfidence, discipline, and focus since he started here. The instructors are not only highly skilled, but also incredibly patient and encouraging. They truly care about each student's progress both on and off the mat. The environment is respectful, motivating, and family-friendly--exactly what we were looking for. I'm so grateful for the life lessons and values my son is learning here. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a positive martial arts experience for their child!

Not just the best martial arts studio, BUT genuinely one of the best instructional classes I've…read moreever seen in my entire life. Master Shim is not just a black belt -- he has a degree in education and it totally shows! The curriculum at this studio is unparalleled. Like most children, my son wants to be taught and treated like a grown up. Why? Because it's cool. :) sure, kids like fun but it's cool for them to learn the real way -- the way grown ups do. Master Shim holds every student accountable without making them feel bad. He doesn't hand out belts like consolation prizes -- students EARN their belts. I love this. They also uphold the values of the belt system (see photos) inside the studio, at home, and at school. How? If my son wants to test for a belt, he has to get a form signed by me AND his school teacher!!! I love this. Okay, now for the best story: My 7 year old gets in trouble often at school for talking too much. One day, he got in a lot of trouble for disrupting the class. We came to Master Shim's class later that day and he showed such great behavior that Master Shim pointed it out (see video below). Anyhow, I'm just saying that your kid will benefit from the organization, structure, and positive encouragement at MSTKD! BTW, the studio is conveniently located right next to Safeway, across from Fry's Marketplace. So doing some grocery shopping after is always a perk! :)