Unprofessional, over charging. I would look elsewhere for your kids. People that work there are…read morevery rude and impatient.

Worst customer service. the lady who sits in reception sucks. she is rude , arrogant and impolite,…read moreimpatience.

My son completed his second-degree black belt at this center a few years ago, and at that time we…read morehad an excellent experience under Ms. Bowman, the original owner, co-founder, and lead instructor. However, since the new owner, Ms. Gomez took over, we have seen a significant decline in the quality of teaching, a persistent lack of individualized attention, and a significant increase in class sizes that compromised the learning environment of the students. The situation deteriorated to the point that two weeks ago we decided to withdraw our 9-year-old daughter from the program and enroll her in another, far better Taekwondo center in Folsom. The current ownership appears to prioritize increasing student volume over providing individualized attention. Students of different belt levels are frequently combined into the same classes, creating confusion for both students and parents. Additionally, the progression through belts and training milestones seems unnecessarily prolonged. They blame it to supposed deficiencies in students' "readiness" for belt testing, rather than acknowledging the impact of inconsistent teaching or insufficient oversight of their less experienced junior instructors. When we raised valid concerns about our daughter's lack of advancement and the quality of instruction she was receiving, the response from staff was dismissive and placed responsibility solely on the students and parents (e.g. suggesting that students were not practicing enough at home or that parents were not teaching them proper forms), rather than addressing the issues brought to their attention. Their current practice raises serious concerns about a potential conflict of interest, as unnecessary prolonged training directly increases the duration of monthly fees they collect from the students. When we questioned these delays and asked for clarification, they responded defensively and repeatedly, suggested enrolling in additional significantly more expensive private lessons. This clearly gave us the impression that the recommended solutions were financially motivated rather than acknowledging their teaching quality.

We really took our time looking for a good karate/tae Kwan do place for our son. The main…read moreinstructors are a married couple that are very nice and do a great job. The really encourage the kids but are tough when they need to be. Our son lives it! November 1st, 2012 We continue to go here and we still love it! They are great!

Hi 5 Taekwondo is a relatively new, family-run, family-centered dojang in the Safeway shopping…read morecenter on the north side of El Dorado Hills, CA. The location is great, the instruction is positive and engaging, the instructors are current competitive athletes, and the tenets of Taekwondo are modeled exceptionally well by all staff. We have trained at other local studios, and researched all of the dojangs in the surrounding area before making our move to study at Hi 5. In reviewing local studios, we found Hi 5 to be: 1. Comparably priced 2. Extremely clean 3. Well staffed 4. Student focused in their instruction 5. Family focused in their curriculum 6. Exceptionally well prepared instructors In addition to standard Taekwondo training for adults and children, they offer monthly weapons training classes, family activities (picnics, holiday events, etc), and parents night out activities for the kids, birthday parties, etc. Hi 5 is truly a community within itself. Aside from that, this is the main reason we love Hi 5: Master Yi, his amazing wife (also a Blackbelt) and his entire staff genuinely care for our sons. I feel that my boys are instructed well, challenged, encouraged, and taught through example. The Hi 5 staff is passionate about what they do. They smile, they laugh, they love my kids... what else could I ask for? Hi 5 is governed by the World Taekwondo Federation, Kukkiwon and Koryo Taekwondo Association, and they teach Olympic style sparring. You won't find this everywhere. This is important in reviewing dojangs. Many will tell you that this doesn't matter, local point sparing competition is more readily available, etc. That's true, but IF your budding martial artist does decide this is their thing, colleges have Olympic sparring teams. Just a thought. As with most of the Masters around our area, Master Jong Yi is extremely well trained. With 35 years' experience, he is a Kukkiwon 7th Dan Black Belt. He is a certified Taekwondo/Hapkido Instructor, World Taekwondo Federation Sparring and Poomsae Referee, USA Taekwondo Referee Instructor, has served as the California State Referee Director, and has received the Presidential Sports Award twice, from two different Presidents. He is the real deal... but more than his qualifications, Master Yi is patient, kind, enthusiastic about his instruction, an engaging father, and always positive. He is the kind of person I want my boys to be around as often as possible. On his instructional staff Master Yi employs his three daughters, as well as a few additional instructors. All three daughters are accomplished competitors, with his eldest achieving first place at the 39th National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships, first place at the USA National, medaling at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, and taking the gold at CA State Championships just a few months ago. His middle daughter is a fierce competitor on the mat, and has a savvy business mind. You will likely meet her at the front desk when you sign up. Accomplished in her own right, she is an engaging instructor and excellent coach. His youngest daughter is also on the mat as an assistant instructor. She, too, is exceptionally kind and a fantastic coach, especially with the younger students. Did I mention they are all blackbelts? Although there are some male instructors, I like my boys being coached by beautiful girls that can kick their... well you get the idea. This is more than I intended to write, but as I sit here watching them train I couldn't but share all the good things going on here at Hi 5. If you are looking for a place to train, Hi 5 gets my highest recommendation!

I have not attended Hi-5, but I was fortunate enough to train with Master Yi many years ago at UC…read moreDavis. He is an absolutely top tier instructor. You can't go wrong with any school he teaches at.

This Sound Therapy Meditation class was truly amazing! It…read moregently soothed my nervous system and left me feeling deeply relaxed. Learning how to send love outward to bless our planet and all people was a beautiful and meaningful experience. Highly recommend!

Kayla was the best party host ever. The birthday party was very unique and fun for our kids 7th…read morebirthday. The room was clean, microwave, fridge and just the perfect amount of table space. I was so impressed with the experience over all

My daughter loves coming to Taekwondo. She had made friends. Everyone is respectful and supportive…read morefor each other. Master Ross is a fantastic instructor.

My daughter has gone between the Carmichael and Folsom location for 3 years now. The teachers are…read moreamazing and extremely supportive. She is going to their summer camp in a couple weeks and is a belt away from black belt. I highly recommend. She absolutely loves it and looks forward to going every week!

Amazing place for my daughter , all of the instructors are very family oriented , knowledgeable ,…read moreand the biggest part is they care, genuinely care about helping you or your children improve & reach your personal goals. Very experienced kind and patient with neurodivergent children as well. They all fit in, together as a part of the group. 10/10

I paid for a year's membership for my 7 year old son's taekwondo. He broke his arm two after I paid…read morefor the membership, we contacted Master Carswell and he mentioned that he would postpone the membership. 6 weeks later on the follow-up X-ray it was determined there was a bone cyst that would make the humerus at high risk of refracture. We obtained a medical note asking to cancel my son's membership and return the fees since he never attended. Master Carswell failed to respond to all contact attempts calls or emails. I opened a dispute with the credit card for the $3,500 and Master Carswell rebutted it. California Law Section Civil Section 1812.89 prohibits Health and Fitness facilities from charging due to disability. I'm in the middle of filing a case with the State Attorney's Office. Master Carswell talks about integrity and honestly to his students but lacks all basic dignity. Do yourself a favor and look somewhere else. A real crook, please contact me if you are planning on attending this "dojo"

So glad that we chose Hi5 Taekwondo. My son is learning so much under the tutelage of Master Jip…read more She is an excellent instructor and a real class act. Her passion for Taekwondo is exemplified in every class she instructs. My son has taken the disciplines he has learned from Hi5 Taekwondo and applied them to his daily life. Her teaching style cultivates respect, honor, and integrity. If I could give a million stars to Hi5 Taekwondo I would. Before I spend money or commit to anything I exercise due diligence and research everything I can about a company. Hi5 Taekwondo and to be more specific, Master Jip, is the real deal.

If your looking for the Best Top Notch Olympic Sport Sparring Training, you've come to the right…read moreplace! Here at Hi5 Taekwondo Granite Bay, Master Jip a Highly World Renowned Experienced Competitor and 2008 Beijing Olympian will give you the Instrumental Guidance and Support to help you succeed in achieving your goals in Taekwondo. You will not find any other Taekwondo School in the area that offers this kind of opportunity. Please Come by and start that Journey in making those goals you've dreamed about a living reality.

High-caliber instruction and students. Very supportive environment from coaches to team.read more

We absolutely love EDH BJJ! Both of our boys train here, and it has been such an amazing experience…read morefor our family. From day one, the coaches have been welcoming, patient, and genuinely invested in each child. They do such a great job balancing discipline and structure while still keeping classes fun and something the kids look forward to. We've watched our boys grow so much--not only in their jiu-jitsu skills, but also in their confidence, focus, discipline, resilience, and respect for others. The coaches know when to encourage them, when to challenge them, and how to make every child feel proud of their progress. What really makes EDH BJJ special is the community. It truly feels like a family. Everyone is supportive and encouraging, and you can tell the coaches genuinely care about the kids both on and off the mat. Watching our boys earn their stripes and belts and become more confident has been so rewarding. We are incredibly grateful we found EDH BJJ and couldn't recommend this gym enough to any family looking for a positive, supportive environment for their kids!

If you want your child in Taekwondo, you want them to start here! The program is wonderful, the…read moreteachers and owners are wonderful! Not enough good things to say about them, except thank you!

This review is a long time coming. Two of my children attend the studio and both are on the cusp…read moreof earning their Black Belt. I mean it when I say "earn". They don't just promote everyone automatically like some places do. My son is mildly autistic and this is the sport that he thrived at because of the structure and orderliness of it. The teachers are both patient and work with my kids while still firmly insisting on execution and respect. They understand that kids have different learning styles and different levels of motivation and are able to make it work for everyone. The kids really enjoy all the instructors and respond well to instruction and even discipline when it is warranted. I can't speak to cost / value because I have nothing to compare it against but for us it is affordable and all the costs related to uniform, tournaments, and belt ceremonies have good value. I would recommend this place to any child or adult looking to enter the world of martial arts.

This place is very amazing, very welcoming & truly enjoyable to be at. My friend referred me to…read moretake my son here since we lived far from the EG location they went to. I am so happy & glad they did because the staff here & owner is amazing. I met Master Mike who helped me get to the studio via IG msgr. He told me to be there 5:30p sharp. Master Jordan was the one who instructed my son for his 1st time attending. I enjoyed my time being there & everyone who attends are amazing & friendly. My son did alot of work but I liked the work they gave him to see his skills as my son use to do boxing before & prior to this he also has done karate as a young child & also took on basketball, as well as after school sports like cross country, track & field. My son has ADHD, so I felt that this is what he needs as he has been stuck playing video games at home since the pandemic. I know this is more of his thing & 20 mins in his trial, I asked if he liked it. He answered with "suuuure. . ." Lol keep in mind this is a 14 yr old teen. I knew that sarcastic, none exciting response meant 'yes' & decided to sign him up after he was truly done with his sesh. To sign up was truly impressive. I liked my options & the fact we can attend any day of the week was shocking. There was no confusing schedules & there wasn't restrictions on certain days expected for him. It was basic, to the point & I loved that. I basically looked at this as a sign up to a gym membership! I signed up my son for 1 year & I am very excited for him. It's definitely worth the sacrifice for driving 30 or so mins out each time to have my son get this awesome experience he needs. I am very happy he ended up liking it. I also love the positive vibes this place gave even the moment I came in. I did not feel any tension, esp towards being pressured to signing him up.. I made that decision on my own. There was no tension upon signing up, with wierd fees & wierd charges just for signing up with wierd schedules he has to follow. Very easy going & I love that! 5 STARS for this place!! I am truly happy I am able to bring my son to a place he belongs & see positives for his year membership journey...!!!!

Best kids kickboxing program in all of greater Sacramento/Rancho!…read more Great instructors and curriculum, and affordably priced. Honorable, trustworthy people. Highly recommend.