Master Yang&#x27;s Worldclass Tae Kwon Do

(33 reviews)

2.5 mi

My daughter started at HK Taekwondo as a Tiger (5 years old) and over the last five years has…read moreearned her Red Belt. HK Taekwondo has been the one to take her through this entire journey so close to reaching the top. HK Taekwondo is probably the best experience I've not only had with a martial arts studio, is has been and still remains one of the best family owned businesses I've ever had experiences with. Master Kim and his Teachers are firm, consistent, teach discipline but not through aggression or anger rather sternness and firmness at a level the child can comprehend and understand. I believe this is why over the last five years, I have seen other kids also grow up in the same program. If you want to start this journey as adult or with your child I very much highly recommend this school. PS - I also know this school follows guidelines and teaching standards for a path to the Olympics.

Most of the high reviews are from years ago…read more Master Kim, the owner, is missing and rarely interacts with students. The instructors are hit or miss. If you get one of the 2 that actually teach they have different approaches that contradict each other. A 3rd teacher is a student that has no business teaching. He has no leadership ability and the students have no respect for him. At one point in 2022 their main instructor at the time went on vacation and then was out sick for an extended time. During that time, the owner, master Kim was still no where to be found and the classes were taught by students. When the instructor came back most of the classes were a disobedient mess. No one was prepared for that round of testing so they had the students repeat the previous test since they went 2 months without learning anything. When you look at the calendar it is packed with classes, but that is not up to date. They teach multiple experience levels at the same time in a relatively tiny studio. There is no common space, for parents, gear, backpacks or shoes. Just a narrow walkway with a row of benches right off the mat. Students get close enough to hit spectators. Kids are stacked too close to each other and run into each other while practicing forms. There is so much confusion about which class is at each time, you almost always end up with lower belts in the advanced class. They take 30 minutes to warmup, split into groups, maybe do 5-10 minutes of Taekwondo, and then spend the last 15 minutes of class playing a kids game like tag or jump rope. The week before each test they realize how under prepared most students are and suddenly get serious. They need everyone to sign up for the test because it is a revenue generator. You get to the test, where master Kim makes an appearance. His rambling and confusing comments drag the event beyond the expected time, usually running an hour late for 1 hour time blocks. The test devolves into him referring to everyone as "you" since he doesn't know any of his students names. He starts teaching a class during the test. It is really more judgement on the poor quality of instructors rather than the students trying to pass. The parents sit there asking themselves where this level of instruction has been the prior 3 months. Ultimately the students try multiple times, take breaks to have 1 on 1 training sessions before they try again. Eventually after enough attempts most of them pass. I wrote this review while sitting at a belt test, watching multiple students fail even though they required a testing form to be signed in advance by an instructor, acknowledging they were ready. Master Kim determines if the kids pass the test, but the instructors somehow have no idea what his standards are. In the weeks leading up to the test, us and other families were requesting help on specific aspects of the test but the help provided by the instructor (who is actually a student on the performance team) was minimal and provided no constructive feedback. Over half of the students failed and the owner told those families that he would personally guarantee to work with them for 2 weeks and they would retest and pass. From Friday to Tuesday master Kim forgot about the promise he made. It turned into assigning a different instructor to work with them which turned into students (who were not instructors or black belts) working with the kids for about 15 minutes in one of the classes. The most frustrating part of the re-test was an instructor telling the kids if they worked "this hard" before the original test they would have passed the first time. Absolutely disconnected, if the instructors were consistent every class, rather than just the week before a test, their students would have actually been prepared. But keep letting the kids run around playing tag with pool noodles.

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Summer Camp lunch time!!

Barrett's ATA

4.4

(18 reviews)

1.6 mi

Our son started at ATA December of 2017. He is now a black belt. He was an introvert and we wanted…read moreto make him more outgoing in preparation of going to public schools and making new friends. In the last 9 years we have seen a drastic change in our son and his confidence level. He knows how to defend himself and says "Leave me alone" or "Get away from me" to bullies. We love the instructors and staff at ATA, they know each childs strength and weakness and provide special attention to friends that need it.

Our son had come here for about 6 months when he was much younger, and we really enjoyed it. Then…read moreCOVID hit and we stopped doing ATA. but we've recently started back and he's loving it. All the instructors are great, and the structure and pacing of the classes feels very appropriate. His focus and effort during class is impressive, and a lot of that is due to the overall approach of the training.

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Magnum Force TKD

2.2 mi

As a lifelong martial artist and founder of TaeKwonYuSul, I have had the privilege of teaching…read moreTaekwondo and Hapkido for over 40 years. For the past two decades, I have conducted seminars across the country, sharing the principles of Taekwondo and TaeKwonYuSul with dedicated martial arts communities. Among the many schools I've worked with, Master Kaufman's Taekwondo studio stands out. I've had the pleasure of working closely with Master Kaufman and his students for more than 20 years. During that time, I've witnessed firsthand the excellence of his instruction and the character of his students. They consistently demonstrate respect, discipline, and a sincere dedication to learning. Their skill level and attitude are a direct reflection of Master Kaufman's tireless commitment--not only to teaching martial arts techniques but also to shaping strong, responsible individuals. Master Kaufman is a true martial artist and educator. His passion for the arts and his care for his students are evident in everything he does. I am proud to continue working alongside him and to support the work he's doing for the next generation of martial artists. -- Grandmaster Sam Um Founder of TaeKwonYuSul

My son joined magnum force TKD 3 years ago and my daughter has been coming here for about 8 months…read more. Master Kaufman is the most sincere teacher I have ever seen. I tried couple of taekwondo academy and found magnum force best among them all. We love the courage, respect , technique and discipline in Master Kaufman teachings. kids are given lots of attention to make sure they understand the drills and do them correctly. I love how master Kaufman encourage the children and boost their confidence. We love the taekwondo experience. Taekwondo leads to better fitness, self-discipline, and promotes self-confidence. Classes are well structured, and Master Kaufman provides a wonderful character development program through Taekwondo. Master Kaufman is a great role model for his students! We highly recommend Magnum force TKD.

Master Kaufman doing a jump turn side kick.

Miss CiCi (far right) as a blue belt with one of her many 6-7 foot trophies.

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Master Kaufman as a teen, 1983 doing a flying side kick with extreme height and non-kicking leg folded way up.

Cedar Park TaeKwonDo

1.9 mi

This is a very fun school. It teaches one of the very oldest versions of taekwondo and does it in a…read morein an open and friendly manner. After having been involved in martial arts for many years I would recommend this school to anyone of any age and the school has a very wide range in that area. Many great activities, family oriented and very inclusive. The only mistake you can make is not giving them a try.

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Leander TaeKwonDo Plus

(7 reviews)

3.7 mi

Yelp review Tiger…read morerock has been a great choice for an after school program for my kids. We wanted to do Martial Arts, and this place has several pros: -picks up my kids from their school (a charter school with fewer options than other schools in that regard). -reasonable prices and discounts on more than one child -they are friendly and fun teachers but also expect a lot from the kids -there is some downtime for kids to decompress from school (important for my kids' personalities); time for homework if needed, a TKD lesson, a workout, and some activities afterward available until parents pick up. -easy to contact with questions -if needed they also do camps for days off school (convenient) My kids are challenged here and really like working towards the various belt stripes and upcoming ranks. They have grown in confidence and some risk-taking in order to advance. I am pleased we signed up.

I can't rave enough about TKD Leander and the Looney's!! They are a wonderful family and have been…read morea blessing to ours!! Our boys love this place and have been attending after school, Summer Camp, and camps in between for about 3 years! I trust the Looney's not only teaching my boys some awesome TaeKwonDo skills but also life skills...like "yes sir, yes ma'am"!! I tell everyone about them!!

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Leander Taekwondo Training Center

(6 reviews)

4.9 mi

My son is in the little warriors class, and LOVES it! He has learned so much in such a short amount…read moreof time. Tae Kwon Do has really helped my son learn to focus a little more, and it has overall been such a great thing for him!

My daughter has been going here for almost a year. Our neighbor had a birthday party at the school…read moreas she is a student there. We went and my daughter had a blast and the parents couldn't say enough good things about the instructor/owner Mr. Evans. So we talked to Evans and he said for her to come to a real class for free and see if she liked it (as the birthday parties are a little more loose and silly compared to regular class). Sounded like a solid deal so we did 2 days later and to our surprise she loved it. She goes to class about 3-4 times a week only because some days the class for her belt group was at a time that we couldn't get off work in time to get her there. The new location is awesome because it is so close to our house and Mr. Evans and some of the black belt student instructors like Donald and Daeyon (god I think I spelled that right) are amazing. The amount of patience these guys have with working with kids from 5/6 all the way up to 13/14 year olds for the "kids" classes is amazing. We have seen such a big difference in our daughter's confidence as well as manners too (not that she was a bad kid or rude to begin with) but they teach kids about respect and courtesy and what it means to have self discipline and other values. Plus the exercise she gets has been great for her too, and I feel that if she did get picked on by bullies she could deal with it. The place is great, lots of our neighbors have daughters that go there and it is awesome seeing the girls kick ass as much as the boys. We couldn't get my daughter into any extracurricular activities like Dance or anything, so we were very happy she has found this. The school also rewards kids for good attendance as well as getting good grades at school. If you are looking for your kids then call them and set up a day to check it out. I would be surprised if they didn't love it and it is very affordable.

North Austin Taekwondo

4.1 mi

This is a review of the kid's birthday package here…read more When my son told me that he wanted to be a ninja, the Asian parent in me started questioning my child-rearing abilities. Why not aspire to be a noble Samurai? What would Confucius say? After some talking, I discovered that what he really wanted was to be a Ninjago. Whew! Now, this a modern science problem--how to turn a kid into a Lego. The suburban mom in me combed the Internet for the perfect ninja birthday party theme. We came upon this location and I called to schedule a birthday party. I spoke with Martin, who was very helpful. He gave me a tour of their large, clean space and help me customize the birthday package. He was extremely helpful. We decided to have a bounce castle to pen the kids as guest were arriving. After all the kids have arrived, Martin and his team started with a short safety course to use when being approached by strangers. Next, swords were brought out and the little ninjas were trained in Kendo. Finally, they got to put on headgear and there was a sword fighting tournament. The parents and I were amazed at how Martin was able to capture and hold a bunch of 5-8yr olds attention for over and hour. We were really impressed and the kids are still talking about the party a week later! The most memorable part for my son was the fact that got to be the co-teacher and show off his moves by breaking a wooden board. He was very proud! Sword training-complete! Now, how am I going to find a place that teaches the ninja art of poisoning?

Awesome instructors that are great with the kids. They do a great job still instilling a sense of…read morepurpose and respect, while keeping the classes fun and engaging. They allow the students to advance at their own pace and offer ways of students expanding beyond the traditional martial arts forms. Can't recommend them any more highly!

Premier Martial Arts Leander

(3 reviews)

4.8 mi

My 8 year old daughter loves going to PMA. The instructors and staff are very knowledgeable and…read morefriendly. The welcome package is well equipped for students to start from the get go the uniform and equipment is all included. The classes are not too big right now so each student gets 1:1 attention. Great program to teach student respect, responsibilities and self defense.

PMA is awesome. My 3yr old joined 2 weeks ago and he loves it. Teachers are very patient.read more

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Rockhold Karate

(21 reviews)

3.7 mi

We signed up our daughter who became interested in Karate and we couldn't be more pleased with…read moreRockhold Karate! We've seen her practice at home on her own without being asked and her confidence grow in just a couple of months. We're so happy we found the right place for our daughter.

We went to take my 5 year old to a free trail last week. It was extremely uncomfortable &…read moreunprofessional. When we walked in the "owner" didn't even shake my hand or look me in the eye. Within 5 minutes of being there this Chris weirdo decided to tell a child who was not acting up mind you, to "DONT EVER LIE TO MY FACE EVER AGAIN". In an extremely aggressive tone. That kind of response is never warranted to let alone an adult but a 5 year old!?? He very lucky it was not my child. But it disturbed us enough to bolt out of there. This man has some serious control issues and I would never trust him with any authority especially over young children. I've reported this establishment to the right authorities. The "5 stars" this place has is from 10 years ago. Keep that in mind & keep your children safe!

Sword Martial Arts Class

Way of the Sword

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Cedar Park Tai Chi

Leander Taekwondo America

4.6 mi

We have been coming to Leander Taekwondo America for about a year and a half and absolutely love…read moreit. Mr Lacy and all the student instructors are very encouraging and helpful (especially for this mom with no martial arts knowledge). The little dragons program is for kids 4-6 and a great way to introduce the younger crowd to taekwondo. Mr Lacy and all the student instructors are so patient, yet they also are firm when they need to be. My kids love LTA!

Signing our son up for classes at Leander Taekwondo was one of the best decision we've made as…read moreparents! Our child was experiencing bullying and having trouble with his self esteem. Mr. Lacy and his team of instructors are incredible and our son is thriving. He earned his black belt last year and now he is very confident and loves to train. Don't hesitate to sign up. It's an amazing environment for the whole family.

Community Classes at Kids R' Kids!

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Splash Shack

3.7

(104 reviews)

3.1 mi

We have had three birthday parties here. My kids LOVE this place. The staff has been amazing and…read moresuper helpful. I just wish they were in South Austin (since we have quite a drive to Cedar Park).

Let me preface by saying I never write bad reviews. But for safety reasons I had to write this one,…read moreand if you don't have time to read it all let me just start by saying please just go literally anywhere else for your child's safety. So first of all, there are 4 larger water slides. And probably 3 or so smaller ones. They have a total of 2 lifeguards on watch. One lifeguard sits at a chair "watching over" the smaller, right side of the park. And the other one switching between the top of the larger water slides every so often depending on which is busier. There are multiple lifeguards but only 2 out on the park floor at a time, all very young teenagers. Not a single adult working there. I think that is a huge problem in itself but let me go on. I watched my 4 yr old like a hawk the whole time we were there because the lifeguards obviously weren't paying attention, lots of older kids running around, etc. I watch my son go down the larger slide. I'm waiting at the bottom for him for 5 minutes. Still hasn't came out. I go to the top to look down the slide where there should've been a lifeguard but no one to be found. I go to the lifeguard sitting in the chair at the front and tell him that my 4 yr old went down and has not came out yet and I think he's stuck in the slide. He ARGUES WITH ME and says "no I've been watching and there's no one in the slide" UMMMM WHAT?!! Obviously realizing they could care less about my child or any children there, and I don't have time to argue because I'm worried about my 4 yr old, I rush back to the top of the slide and go down it and what do u know, my son was stuck in the middle of the pitch black loop of the slide, terrified and crying. This is totally unacceptable, I don't even have words. Hopefully that's enough to let you know this is not the place to go but if not, let me move on to my next complaint. There was a group of older kids constantly trying to climb up the larger water slides in the back that no one can see unless you walk back there. Which in the 3 hours I was there not one lifeguard walked back there or even glanced to check on anything. The first time I notified the lifeguard about the kids going up the slide, she went back there and told them that's not allowed. Then they kept doing it and multiple other parents complained as well. The second time I complained that they were still doing it and almost seriously injured my 4 yr old, the lifeguard said "oh I know I already told them to stop". Ummmm okay??? So you're just going to keep letting them do it putting all the other kids at danger?? At MINIMUM their parent should've been notified but in my opinion they should've been asked to leave after the 3rd complaint/telling them to stop. Honestly I could go on and on but I don't have all day. I truly just hope they increase the amount of lifeguards and hire experienced lifeguards that actually care about children's safety and at minimum have one adult employee on-site.

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Veterans Memorial Park

4.5

(41 reviews)

4.7 mi

Timely first visit here in the Veterans Memorial Park on the Memorial Day weekend! The pool area…read morewas packed! But this was a great space to commemorate our veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom! Love the tribute and kudos to the organizers who put this memorial park for our dear veterans who have passed

Very nice park in Cedar Park! Pool, playground, dog park, lake, nice pavilion, amphitheater... and…read morea wonderful veteran's memorial. BTW.. next to the veterans memorial there is a U.S. flag disposal receptacle! I assume they dispose of the flags correctly! Beautiful space and lots to do!

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Hippie Hollow Park

4.2

(140 reviews)

9.2 mi

Hippie Hollow Park. The only nude "beach" in Austin. "Beach" in parentheses because it's not a…read moresandy beach where you lay out flat in the sugary sand. It's rocky. Cliffs. It's a hike down and hike back up. So be prepared. When you drive into the parking lot. It's $8.00 and it's CASH ONLY. You are told about the rules. And if you see something, say something. You're given a phone number to call if you see something lewd. You can bring in alcohol, but be discreet about it. Obviously no glass! And put it in a Yeti or something. Be discreet with alcohol. The parking lot is massive! With handicap parking spaces. And porta potties. There are bathrooms on the paved pathway. Which are down below in the nude "clothing optional" area. And off the main paved pathway, there are numbers 1 through 14. These are stairs to get down to the water. The stairs only go part of the way. The rest is up to you. Looked like as the numbers went up, 4, 5, and so on, it got worse. When the stairs ended it was rough getting down. I went all the way to stair pathway 10, then turned back around. And ended up at stair pathway 1. 1 is the easiest, But it still was hard. I got here around 10:30am. It was cloudy and actually sprinkled a little, but this is Texas, that sun came out and shone down on my bare butt! Yup. 55 year old Birthday suit, no shame. Found a spot that was level enough. Got out my beach blanket. And chilled. Had my music and head phones, lots of Kangen drinking water. Just enjoyed Mother Nature, the water, the view, parasailing way out in the distance. You can see the Mansfield damn. Which I've never seen from this side before. Was pretty cool. There are big orange buoys out in the distance. Water was wicked choppy. I didn't swim out too far. I'm a strong swimmer, but I don't need to risk it. I did wear water shoes when I went in the water. The rocks are slippery and it was hard for me to get out. With the waves knocking me down, the rocks being slippery even with shoes on, I actually had to be rescued by a guy that was laying out near me. I'm sure he must have said, should I help or not, cause, we're nude and being respectful. But he did help and that was very nice of him. I was laughing the whole time and thanking him. I mean, seriously Shannon! Haha Later "he" went in the water and invited me to join him. Which he also offered to help me out too. We both laughed. Had a great time. Talked with each other. Got a little more busy with beach goers around noonish. But we were the only ones in the water. The water was absolutely gorgeous. Was the perfect temp! Some people have beach tents. A saw a hammock. Umbrellas. Coolers. So people get right into it. I'll try to be better prepared next time. But my point is, it's a nude optional beach, and yes people keep to themselves. No one is really walking up to you and talking about the weather. I will say watch out for those little ants. My blanket wasn't long enough when I laid out, and I got ant bites on my toes. So mental note, bigger blanket. Of course you can't take pictures of people. And people are very respectful of your privacy and private parts. No one is just there goking at you. Was a great 3 hours. Totally come here again. But better prepared. Honestly I didn't think I'd be there that long. But I was having the best time being free.

My hubby and I were running early to a holiday brunch, so we decided to visit some nearby parks to…read morekill time. First stop, Hippie Hollow Park in Austin. This park is unique park from the standpoint that it is the only legal clothing-optional park in Texas overlooking Lake Travis. We thought we get to go in and snap a few pictures of Lake Travis and zip out. Unfortunately, no pictures are allowed because of the nude visitors. So we made a quick spin out of Hippie Hollow park. According to the guard, the terrain is rocky, yet scenic. However, stunning views abound from Lake Travis. Hippie Hollow is located in northwest of Austin on Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country.

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Tom Hughes Park

4.2

(10 reviews)

9.9 mi

It's called a park but, basically a parking lot with a porta John and a trail head leading down to…read morelake Travis. That's what a lot of these parks are. After decades of development it's getting harder to get to the lake free. I came here today to hike down to the lake which has gone from an almost all time low to almost full in a matter of weeks due to recent flooding.

Yay, a "new" place to get in the water. I'm always looking for somewhere new to go cool off in the…read morewater. A friend told me about this little park, so I headed out there. Let's start with the cons: it's seriously off the beaten path- there's nothing out there. Bring everything you need- water, food, sunscreen etc. Secondly, there is literally no beach- just rocks, lots of rocks. Lastly, it is not dog, kid, or "out of shape" friendly. You have to climb around and over all those rocks to get to the water. (Oh, and there is a fee per person, if there's someone on duty). Now the pros- it is seriously off the beaten path, which means there's parking and very few people. Secondly, the water is clear and beautiful as are the views. It is near a marina, so boaters give nice waves every so often. Lastly, I loved sitting in my float just listening to the water hit the rocky shore. Very peaceful. I enjoyed it, but it's not for everyone. Let me know if you go- enjoy!

Lakes back to normal and looking good. Gonna make a lot of people happy

"Beach"...!?

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Lonestar Rage & Entertainment

(76 reviews)

4.1 mi

Came here with my daughter and her friends to let off a little steam. Our group had 4 people total…read moreand what I found impressive was the amount of breakable items they had out for us to break. This place doesn't skimp out! They give you 25 min but we were going through everything pretty quickly! They also had some file cabinets and old PC's for you to continue to smash through. The staff was very friendly, they automatically give you a speaker to connect your music to. Definitely recommend checking them out. Note: it does get warm in the room so dress appropriately since you will be given a jumpsuit. Also make sure you're wearing closed toe shoes. You'll have protective ear, head and face gear which will be needed since glass is jumping everywhere!

I had a lot of fun breaking stuff here. I was given protective gear including a helmet with a…read moreplastic protector for the face, gloves and clothing. The guys in the front desk were very friendly, they let us connect to their speaker through Bluetooth and I played some hard rock music that I found fitting for the occasion. The session lasts 25 minutes. I added 2 TVs to smash, those are very hard to break since they only have metal bars and not sledgehammers as other rage rooms, I'd avoid purchasing them as extra next time. The guys were nice and gave me an extra computer monitor to break, it was fun! They also have 1 fridge and a broken washer that you can smash. Very therapeutic!

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Barry C.

6 years ago

When we moved to Round Rock from Minnesota in 2018, my daughter started attending Master Yang's (Round Rock location); we picked to go here because it was exactly the same as the Dojang she attended in Minnesota...in fact, Master Yang is best friends with her previous master. We have been very pleased with the choice, and have never had reason to doubt our decision - the staff are all great, the prices are good, and the attention that the kids receive is amazing. Also, pre-COVID, there were lots of fun activities like Kicking for Miracles and Bring Your Friend to Class, which really helped foster community among the kids. When COVID hit, the classes moved to online for the first few months, so all of her classes were online at Round Rock (even though a new location in Cedar Park opened soon before the pandemic; she could have done online classes there as well); for the last few months, she has attended online twice a week with a mix of RR and Cedar Park, and usually once a week in person at Cedar Park. The care and instruction provided to the kids has been wonderful despite all that COVID has impacted; we've always felt that Masters Yang and Higgins have planned well and have delivered on their promises. My daughter is about to be nine years old and is nearing her black belt...and she will continue to attend even after this milestone. Thanks to the Master Yang community of instructors! read more

Anita E.

6 years ago

My daughter started with Master Yang's Tae Kwon Do school about seven years ago. She will be hopefully getting her second degree black belt this upcoming year. During the pandemic this year she was very worried that she wouldn't be able to continue her training due to lockdowns and all the other problems, but leave it to Master Yang and Master Higgins and all the dedicated instructors and teachers to come up with a perfect solution during this time.. They offered and perfected online TKD teaching for all levels and ages, and without missing a beat my daughter was able to continue her training. Obviously it was challenging at first but they managed to overcome the problems and now it's just matter of moving few furniture pieces out of the way.. they are very dedicated to teaching their students best martial art curriculums and have been very helpful during the online classes.. She can not wait to continue her training to achieve third and hopefully fourth degree black belt with this school. We are very thankful and blessed that our daughter is training with Master Yang and Master Higgins and Ms. Reidel . read more

Pat C.

6 years ago

Master Yang's is a wonderful place for your child to learn Tae Kwon Do! We have been at Master Yang's for 2 years and have had nothing but great experiences here ! The instructors are challenging yet encouraging, fun but also get the class to work hard ! With each belt level your child moves up, they achieve a milestone they can be proud of and then challenge themselves with the requirements of the next level. Self-discipline, respect, courtesy, focus ... are all a part of their program. Also, they have really gone all out during this Covid time to ensure the students still can learn and enjoy Tae Kwon Do safely. Their cleaning procedures are rigorous, their safety protocols are thorough and we have felt comfortable with our kids remaining in person for classes. But for those that are still at home online classes are offered as well!! We love Master Yang's and look forward to many years there ! read more

S C.

6 years ago

Master Yang's Worldclass Tae Kwon Do at Cedar Park is serving the community since Summer of 2019. My both kids are enrolled there since August of 2019, and we are very pleased with the school, their program, the instructors, the level of energy they bring to each class. My both kids look forward to their Tae Kwon Do class each week. As a parent, there is nothing more I can ask for. The overall atmosphere at the school is just great. Master Higgins and all his instructors are very respectful. They engage with kids in very easy and caring way which makes them very comfortable and make them want to strive for more. With the COVID-19, we initially switched to online classes but as soon as the school was allowed to open, we were right back in. The staff takes great care of the facility to make it safe, especially during these times. I highly recommend Master Yang's World Class Tae Kwon Do school. read more

Selena H.

6 years ago

First thing I have to say is, all the insturctor here are the best. They love all there students so much. I know how hard it is to to keep calm and smile when there are tons of kids acting up and not listening. They have a way to get there attendtion and have them listen and pay attendtion without making them feel small (even through zoom). Also the way the school and insturctor adapt through this pandemic was almost perfect. Even tho they had to learn how to get everything online and teach online with in a week was phenomenal! I am so greatful that they kept my daughter on a schedule and have something for her to look forward to when the unknown was happening. They also help us get ready for this school year when we all had to go online. We knew how to work zoom and other software that were simlar. Thank You Master Yang's TKD family! We love you guys!! read more

Rose Y.

6 years ago

I was hesitant about taking our kid here. There was a bad review and didnt know if i should listen to it or not. My son really wanted to try it so we went. Master Higgins is a really good and hands on TKD instructor. I never seen anyone that got my son to pay attention and say yes sir so fast and easy. Made him feel real comfortable and excited about martial arts. He attend the group class shorty after and the other master and instructors are prefect as well. They know how to handle childrens and have them listen and pay attention. Also love there try out programs before you sign up to make sure my son loves it. Also with the contract, you can cancel when ever you want with no cancellation fees. We love it here and everyone of the staff show so much respect, which I hope my son will learn from. Thanks for all the hard work and attention we receive. read more

Cara L.

6 years ago

My kids have been training Tae Kwon Do for over a year in the Cedar Park location. We like the class so much. The instructors are very professional. They treat kids very nicely and offer a lot of attention and care for each kid. They teach kids not only the skills of Tae Kwon Do but also training kids to be focused, follow the rule, memory, and be self-confident. Both of my kids are doing great and enjoy each lesson. We are so grateful that Master's Yang Tae Kwon Do school open online classes during the COVID-19 epidemic, so we can choose training online without any worry. Our family is sincerely thankful that our kids have the opportunity to be trained in the top martial art class and inspire by all the instructors and older kids and also willing to set their goal to become future black belts. read more

Nicole T.

6 years ago

I can't even tell you what a great experience we've had at Master Yang's. Our son (5 years old) has been taking classes for just shy of a year, and it has made MASSIVE improvements in his confidence, his attention span, and his behavior in general. All of the instructors are amazing with the younger kids, and Master Higgins just makes you feel like you belong there from the second you walk through the door. During Covid, they seamlessly switched to offering virtual lessons, and we were able to continue with our son's training ... thus keeping him busy, if only for an hour at a time. Since they've opened for in-person classes again, they follow the CDC's guidelines and we feel very comfortable sending our son. read more

K S.

6 years ago

My son has been going to Master Yang's Taekwondo for over a year now. They are the ONLY part of our son's life that stayed "normal" during the pandemic. They had a seamless transition from in person to completely virtual and then partially virtual during the pandemic. They gave students a chance to learn the moves one on one through the monthly private classes. My son's progress has been steady since March and I have to thank Master Higgins and their entire team for all their hard work! His confidence is soaring and he loves the discipline the class requires as well. We cannot wait until our second one starts learning from the same amazing teachers. read more

Tamseela S.

6 years ago

Our 3 boys have been attending Master Yang's Worldclass TKD since it opened up its location in Cedar Park in 2019 and we could be happier. The boys have learned so much from confidence, self control to self defense and enjoyed every minute of it. Master Higgins and team even worked with out son who is on the spectrum and we loved how much care and attention he received and was able to learn according to his abilities. What I appreciate the most is how they have adapted to the current pandemic situation and were able to shift online so kids would still be able to learn and continue their training. Great job MYTKD team! read more

LuisAlfredo Z.

199

6 years ago

Great school, especially for kids and families. I have trained taekwondo for more than 20 years, and this place is great now that I get to train with my daughter. Great community of masters, instructors, students, and families. They were also very quick to adapt to the unfortunate arrival of covid, offering virtual engagements (and nailing it and making it work really well), as well as in-person (taking care of all the sanitization protocols). It has been an uninterrupted great experience to be a part of this community... Now looking forward to more years learning and growing with Master Higgins and Master Yang. read more

Tonette N M.

322

6 years ago

Master Yang's has been amazing for my family. Our son has learned sooooo much more than we could have imagined. During his first year, his lessons have also assisted with his confidence, improved focus, and self esteem. We are thankful for Master Higgins and his team. They are very professional, and focus on the details. It has also been refreshing for our son to continue to this unique year we have had. He hasn't missed a beat, whether we did in person or virtual training. They make every student feel like they are champions, and train them as such! Try it today! You won't be sorry! read more

Diego L.

6 years ago

this spot is really great and you get a really good value for the money. we first called and were offered a free class so our son could check it out and see if he liked it. the instructor we had gave our son a 1 on 1 class and we from that moment on we knew we were in the right spot. the 1 on 1 attention the kids get is great and the positive energy in the class is always top. everyone always wears masks and after each class they sanitize the training matts. overall great program and great value for your money read more

Sunita S.

6 years ago

During the pandemic and lockdown, we were very stressed where and how to make our son engaged. We were searching for some martial art schools because this is our dream that our son gets involve in some martial arts and chose Master Yang`s World Class Taekwondo. We were very happy that they run online classes and we can involve him in taekwondo from home. Master Higgings is superb. Mrs Riedel, Mr. Martinez, Mr.Jordan are awesome. Thank you all the team for your great effort. read more

James K.

6 years ago

It's an absolutely great place to learn Taekwondo at Cedar Park location. My son has attended here a little over a year and enjoys the classes. He has learned a lot of self-control and discipline. All of the Instructors and Masters are passionate and dedicated to teaching the students. We are very pleased to keep up my son's work with Taekwondo during this pandemic and thanks to being a part of master Yang's Taekwondo family read more

Jorge G.

6 years ago

Master Yang's Taekwondo is such a amazing place! We love all of our instuctors and masters there. I am so proud of my son for not giving up and becoming a strong person. Master Yangs taught him to be proud of himself and made him such a strong person inside and out. Im so happy that they are Kukkiwon certified! We now have a Kukkiwon certified black belt in our family!! read more

Kristina T.

6 years ago

Master Yang's is an amazing place! We have been at Master Yang's for 2 years and have loved it! The classes and instructors are fun and challenging. Especially for the young ones, they learn self-discipline, controlling their body movements, the value of hard work, respect and courtesy, and focusing their attention. Try it out you won't be disappointed! read more

Elena R.

6 years ago

We have been in this academy for more than a year with our daughter and the experience has been truly amazing! Great staff and teachers. We also hosted a birthday party with them and the feedback from our family and friends after the party was very positive! We recommend Master Yang's World Class Taekwondo 100%. read more

Ana B.

6 years ago

Our kids have been attending TKD classes since 2017 and our family love Master Yang's World Class Tae Know Do! They have an excellent team and the learning environment is wonderful and safe. They support kids and have an open communication channel with parents. Our kids are so happy with their experience! read more

Jane L.

6 years ago

The best Taekwondo dojang in Austin! Master Higgins and his team is very caring, encourages kids to do their best and brings the best out of them. My son loves this place and is always looking forward to going there. Highly recommend it to parents looking for a Taekwondo school for their kids. read more

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