I stopped here to check on pricing, progresses, and their belt program…read more We currently take my girlfriend's son to a different place and based on what I see sometimes with belt promotion, I sometimes wonder about the validity of their program. I want our guy to advance and promote through the belts but I also want him to be legit. Unfortunately they were closed and I wasn't sure of the setup as I checked it through the front doors but o will call them during the week to get the info I need.

Great place, newly remodeled. The teachers are very knowledgeable and great with kids…read more My daughter goes here and loves it. They teach about stranger danger, defense moves and respect. I would recommend this dojo to any parent out there.

I come in for open mat on Sundays. Prof Jimi's was very welcoming and the people that train on…read moreSunday am are very friendly. I really enjoy the rolls, but unfortunately I'm moving out of area and will miss the people here a lot. I highly recommend to train here!

We love Gracie Jiu Jitsu Mesa! My daughter has been taking classes for almost a year and has grown…read moreso much in her skills, but more importantly in her self-discipline and her confidence. She loves being part of this community and her teachers have been so supportive and encouraging of her development.

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.

The 2 year contract to start is too long. GM Kim says he offers a 2 week trial but it's really 2…read moreprivate lessons which were actually good but his actual classes are a lot different. I will admit that it was my own fault for allowing him to pressure me into signing a contract after the 2nd private lesson. I should have told him no, not until she takes your classes for 2 weeks. If you are thinking of joining his school watch his classes, and make sure that your child gets the 2 week trial during his class. I really wish that we would have. Also try and negotiate at 1 year contract and if he doesn't go for it, there are plenty of schools that do offer 1 year. We always felt that his classes were unorganized. Kids walking in 10-20 minutes late. Kids talking during class. We also didn't like that all his instructors were still masked which made it difficult to understand them. The instructors say "yes sir" after everything they say which made absolutely no sense when talking to a female. My daughter loved Tae Kwon Do until going to this school. She was at a school for 2 years in Chicago, and always looked forward to going. She never warmed up to anyone at this school. There was never enough focus on the Tae Kwon Do form during class. He would go over all 20+ steps in 1 class. Then he would tell the kids to learn the form on their own out of a handbook from pictures. You need to request videos to be sent and the videos are recorded terribly. We stuck with this school for 1 year and then decided to not continue. We are now at a different school which is much better. My daughter is in love with Tae Kwon Do again. A couple of things I did like about GM Kim's school was their sparring days and board breaking days.

Depalma's is awesome! My son has excelled here. The instructors are amazing and show and teach…read moresuch respect. 3 months of doing karate here my son has developed more self confidence and feels more secure in his life and his abilities than after 2 years of counseling did for him. He loves his classmates, teachers and karate. Well worth the money!

Not only did the instructor over shadow her class sessions with numerous off topic outings and…read moreactivities (similar to a summer camp program), but my ethnic-oriented daughter was also mocked repeatedly for her braided updo. Unsure if it was beknownest our presence in her class but there was several crazy hair days, students in the class failed to partake in, after my daughter appeared with a pink hinted curly ponytail. The black haired female instructor then appeared one day in a similar double bun hair-do , then secondly in a floral hair style similar to floral hat I was wearing. I thought for certain this was to detour us from participating in her class, as my children were the only white belts. After being invited to an outdoor flag football game and given the rundown of several upcoming off property events, we decided to recede our devoted schedule. Upon withdraw my credit card has now been charged a total of 4 seperate payments; 2 additional payments per child. Being a single parent already bogged down as a head of household of my own, this karate studio has become a complete nightmare. Once we enrolled in a proper studio my children then conveyed to me that they in fact did not learn a thing at DePalmas. They also iterated to me that their one-on-one moments with the DePalmas instructor revealed to them improper form per their new knowledge. It is unfortunate we surpassed our new near-to-home karate studio to venture to DePalmas. These 4 additional increments were deducted from my account anonymously post withdrawal during our FIRST ever trip to Disney Adventures In California. Being able to fulfill this notion for Summer Break was very important to me as a devoted mother. I deeply regret agreeing to participate in DePalmas Karate as I am now in between employment and without an income. A brief description of coming payments were explained during our request of withdrawal, however, I can hardly understand the reasoning why a mid May occurrence would be relevant in July. A printed itemized sheet of these coming incidences would've been a more logical stance to me. Now that we are absent it all comes across a bit scammish to me, as if it were solely about financial gain. If propositioned again, we would again refrain.

I've trained at Ares East Mesa Jiu-Jitsu for a while now, and it's been a great experience. THey…read morehave gi, no gi, kids classes, women's classes as well. The coaches are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely care about helping everyone get better on and off the mats. The coaches take time to make sure you understand the techniques rather than just rushing through them.  What really stands out is the atmosphere. Everyone is welcoming, respectful, and willing to help each other learn. It's a place where you can train hard, get better every day, make new friends, and still have fun. Very clean facility all around. If you're looking for a place to start Jiu-Jitsu or take your training to the next level for competition, I highly recommend Ares East Mesa. It's an awesome gym with great people and excellent coaching.

Great place to train. Very family oriented. Their schedule offers lots of opportunities no matter…read morethe time of day that works for you. Early 6am classes to 7pm a night classes. Coaches are friendly and experienced. Gi and no-gi classes throughout the week and open mats on Saturday that bring in a lot of people from different gyms.

The environment and coaches here are true professionals! They have a way with keeping my easily…read moredistracted and hyper 5-year-old son focused on the goal and task at hand during each lesson. My son is on his 2nd week here (4/week) and I've noticed a difference in his confidence level and listening skills.

Great place, great environment! Learning more each time! Rhett is a great coach and very patient.read more

My son has been going to East Mesa Karate for several years & I recently joined. The programs that…read moreare offered are a lot of fun. To name a few programs: American Kenpo Karate, Kali, Hyper Pro, or Weapons training. My son has been in several programs that never once does he complain that he doesn't want to go to his class, he is urging us (Parents) on to go to class. I recently joined to learn self-defense and work on my positive self-image. Watching my son throughout the years develop from a shy child (not willing to step in front of the class to demonstrate a move) to a kid that is so eager to lead is amazing to me. The Baker family does a fantastic job teaching leadership skills that not only work on how to educate others but also teaches respect, having a positive self-image, being motived and so much more! I would & currently do encourage people to check this place out.

The instructors here are beyond intelligent and talented! They are all passionate, kind, helpful,…read moreand determined. I am quite impressed with their level of patience and ability to organize every class as well. We tried their program using the promotion for 1 month. The program not only consisted of an entire month of classes but also a belt and the gee. The establishment was clean but very small. While the mat is the perfect size for the class, it does not have enough space for the parents to sit and the little space that is designated for the parents is far too close to the mat and the little kicks, punches, and loud yells. I loved the story time implemented into every class, and how active they are with the students and their families outside of class (they have weekly events that are fun, engaging, and creative!) **The only issues are as follows**: - The deposit when enrolling/signing up after the promo is $399.00. - The monthly fee is $199.00. - The classes are only 30 minutes each and I believe they can only go to two classes a week.. 1 hour of classes a week for $199.00 a month is not ideal. - Testing. The parents and the children were not made aware that they were testing for their "tip" until the day of. It would have been nice to have that information ahead of time so the child(ren) can be better prepared.

This place is incredible, and the community is exactly what you hope to find…read more My son is almost 4 years old, has a speech delay, and has always been very shy and timid. We've enrolled him in multiple activities and groups hoping to help him build confidence, but progress was slow. We joined Zanshin just over two weeks ago, and we've never seen this side of him. He is confident, carefree, and absolutely loves coming here. My wife and I sit through every class in awe of the growth we've seen in such a short time. Every instructor has been fantastic, but Casey has been the one our little guy has really connected with. We've already booked his birthday party here, and tonight he attended a Kids Night Out event where we had to leave him. I expected a difficult drop-off, but he was having so much fun he didn't even notice me leave. I was almost offended! What made that moment even more special is that he still occasionally struggles with drop-offs at a preschool he's attended for years. Sometimes he wants me to stay, and sometimes he gets upset when it's time for me to leave. To see him walk into a new environment with that level of confidence and comfort was something my wife and I didn't take for granted. The confidence, independence, and joy we've seen from our son in just a few weeks have been remarkable. For a little guy who has often been hesitant in new situations, this experience has been truly life changing so far. Thank you, Casey, Paul, Jordan, and all of the SWOT leaders. We truly appreciate everything you do and look forward to being part of this community for many years to come.

Our daughter has been at Zanshin for 6 months and we are very pleased with the experience. Shihan…read moreFuller runs an exceptional program that teaches not only kenpo style martial arts, but valuable life skills like respect, self-discipline, focus, and confidence. Tip testing and belt exams are scheduled, so you know what to expect.  The sense of community among other families is wonderful, cheering the kids on at belt exams and tournaments!   Sensei Brock and Shihan Fuller are encouraging and create fun, positive classes. Videos of the self-defense or katas they are learning are posted on Facebook so they can practice at home, which is so helpful! Shihan will share information on tournaments that are coming up and help prepare the kids to compete. Our daughter has participated in 2 tournaments recently, they are such a fun experience, and her confidence has grown with each competition. They offer flexible scheduling options that help families find the right fit. We are so thankful we found Zanshin!