We discovered Gold Medal in Sept of 09, referred by a friend, and consider it to be one of the best…read moreactivities for kids in Las Cruces. The gym is owned and operated by Marcy Shoberg, who is the TKD master, along with her dad and her brother. They are all quite friendly and laid back and seemingly concerned more with self-confidence building than with churning out nationally ranked sparring champions, which is just fine with me. The facility is serviceable although the swamp cooler is a bit wonky and the changing rooms need updating. And the classes are great; my son will soon be a green belt and he loves to go to them, has learned a lot, and made some good friends, too. The only thing I sorta hate about Gold Medal is the lack of free wi-fi in the place; I end up having to flee to the nearest Starbucks instead of hanging around during the class. UPDATE: There has been free wi-fi for a while now, which is an improvement, but the swamp cooler is still wonky and the place is generally in need of updating (the floor paint is chipped, for example). The staffing has also been pared back so that sometimes people coming in to inquire about classes have to wait for someone to show up and wait on them.

Our four year old son has been attending classes at GMTKD for about a year, and we love it!! As…read morementioned by Jamie B., Master Shoberg focuses more on building self confidence and how to deal with bullying than anything else (at least for the classes directed at the younger set). That being said, they do spend plenty of time focusing on technique and prepare students for tournaments as they gain skill. They are especially good at teaching to children. My son learned enough to move up to the white belt class and has continued to excel, with their guidance, in that class too!

Wonderful dojo. I am very grateful for this place. I put two of my daughter in because I thought it…read morewould be a good thing for them, and ever since they have thrived inside and outside the dojo. I see them more confident and determined and I would recommend it to anyone.

This place is awesome! I am fairly new to the world of kickboxing, but everyone here has been…read moresuper kind and patient with teaching me. I love that they offer morning and evening classes so you can get in a great workout regardless of your work schedule.

Master Shields is a fantastic instructor! Very personable, attentive, driven, motivating and has…read morebeen an inspiration to me in many ways. She invests a large amount of time creating fitness plans tailored to the individual. Her classes are fun, informative and challenging. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for fitness or taekwondo training. I've been training in taekwondo with her for around 3 years now and I was 175ish with a 36" waistline when I started. Now I'm at 152 and have a 32" waistline. I'm much stronger and leaner then before. Excellent choice for all fitness needs!

My son is enrolled in their Swim Class & Ninja Class at both locations for 3 years old. He looks…read moreforward to class each week and the Coaches are Friendly & Patient. You can experience the first class complimentary to make sure it's a good fit for your child. A positive experience to expose them to other children, taking direction and a sense of accomplishment. In an area with extreme weather. Safe enjoyable indoor activities is paramount for children in NM. We are enjoying the offerings and wish they had even more for his age. Maybe recreational sports circuit? Maybe an art or music program? We hope we can experience more in the future. Facilities are always well kept and we've had success with all faculty thus far.

The weather in NM can be extreme in the summer and winter, the fact that activities are indoors are…read moregreat. I have not met or seen any employee that does not have patience for the different emotions of every child. The classes are very structured and allow for kids to grow in self confidence. It's worth the money for me.