From top to bottom, this school has been outstanding. Learning any sort of martial arts in general is going to benefit you in discipline, structure, fitness, confidence and skills of course, so I won't go into that but the actual company itself. I came here as a single mom looking for some structure and discipline and skills of my 6-year-old and myself. We started in the homeschool family classes and now are attending advanced classes. They have by far exceeded our expectations. The way my daughter has developed here has been all worth it. Not by just the Martial Arts themselves, but the intention in the way the teachers and leaders show up for one another and actually care about you as a person outside of the gym. I have found myself to gain a community from saying yes to this opportunity. And they have filled in in many ways that we were lacking in the masculine department at home and have reinforced my authority where needed as well, which has been extremely helpful at home! Mrs. Harkins and Mr. Carreon have been the best at this location! The way their actual hearts go into it, it's like a family. Their care and intention with how they educate, from having different personal, home, and school goals ties in the life skills they teach way beyond the mat. If you are looking for a place to bring your kids or your family all together, give them a chance to show you with a trial class what they offer. If your family uses ESA, they are approved and flexible. They have always been willing to work with me based on my personal situations as well with proper communication. They also have multiple locations throughout the valley that I love being a guest at and would recommend them as well. There is no other school that I would want to give my business to. read more

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We have had an amazing experience with Phoenix Martial Arts! Our child has been practicing martial arts for over 5 years, and we are so grateful that he earned his black belt here. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and kind. They have taught him so much--not just martial arts, but also discipline, confidence, perseverance, and motivation. The positive environment makes him excited to keep learning and coming back. The staff is very interactive, welcoming, and genuinely caring. Over the years, they have become more than just instructors to us--they truly feel like family. We highly recommend Phoenix Martial Arts to any parent looking for a place where their child can learn, grow, build confidence, and have fun along the way. We are very thankful for everything they have done for our child! read more

We absolutely love this martial arts gym! My kids and I are all beginners, and everyone has been incredibly welcoming, patient, and encouraging from day one. The instructors do a great job making everyone feel comfortable while still challenging us to improve. Our son is young and everyone is more than encouraging and patient as he learned routines. Our daughter is 5 and loves it!! I started at 32 with no experience through their free Mothers Day trainings and was nervous to be a beginner and everyone has been nothing but kind and supportive to me helping me fall in love with classes. I go every week now! I especially love how much my kids are learning beyond martial arts. They're learning to listen, follow directions, stay focused, show respect, and have confidence in themselves. The environment is positive, friendly, and supportive, which makes it a great place for both kids and adults. read more

Absolutely love this place! Our kids have learned a lot about discipline, accountability, and strength. I love that this gym teaches that Martial Arts is more than just accountability in the gym, it is about accountability in life and school. We love Dani and all the instructors! read more

My granddaughter has been a member here for over two years, and I recently joined so we could share this experience together. It has truly become "our thing," and I couldn't be happier. The staff at Phoenix Martial Arts - Anthem treat everyone like family and always motivate us to do our best. The kids' program builds not only martial arts skills but also life lessons like respect, discipline, and confidence. I've seen my granddaughter grow so much here. The adult classes have been just as rewarding for me--challenging, fun, and a great way to stay active while learning practical self-defense. This school is more than a place to train--it's a supportive community that helps kids and adults reach their potential. Highly recommend! read more

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Amazing, world ranked instructors! My boys and I have earned our black belts with this group. And I am currently training to earn my second degree in Krav Maga. Master & Mrs. Jonas and all of the instructors are VERY knowledgeable. The instructors provide so much structure and discipline, and takes martial arts seriously. They set high expectations for themselves as well as their students; at the same time they model grace, patience and integrity. It's apparent martial arts is their passion and calling. They do this because it's what they love. We couldn't ask for a better experience! We HIGHLY recommend PHX Martial Arts. read more

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DO NOT GO HERE! They are stealing $5000 from me after we quit. They have aggressive sales processes, the initial "class" is nothing but a sales technique. It is not reflective of their classes whatsoever. Often times new members are thrown in with the seasoned one but since there is only one instructor most of the time, you will not be taught. You will just have to catch on and hope for the best. This is not tailored towards kids, it is more for older kids/adults. They charge outrageous fees and sell their weapons at a 100% markup. AVOID AT ALL COSTS read more

Great staff! Amazing classes and my son loves it. They have so much fun but also teach multiple skills and discipline.

Was completely scammed by this company. Was referred by a friend who also was scammed. She collected my credit card almost immediately, yet there was supposed to be a 2 week free trial. She handed me uniforms when I said I wanted to think about it. I brought my son and she said I could do the class with him. I thought because we were the only ones in there.. She told me to sign for my credit card but never handed me contract, nor told me it was a year long and included a cancellation fee. After the first week I was charged 1300 and my card was charged again for 300 2 weeks later. So for 5 classes where two should of been free I was charged 1636. I also found out she charges different families different prices. For me and my son it was 400 after speaking to my friend she said oh I will charge you 300 then I find out my friend was getting charged 200! Completely unethical! Stay clear of this business. How they justify 100 per hour per person for a 45 mins class is insane!! Save your money and go elsewhere read more

We've been attending for a few months and the kids have made so much progress with the wonderful and caring instructors. Every single person on staff is great and always smiling. read more

We've been coming to PHX Martial Arts for a little over a month now, and my kids love it! The staff/instructors are amazing and it really becomes a second family. My children are always excited for class and have already began to show more confidence and discipline in their daily lives. We would highly recommend joining! read more

Was not happy with our experience here. Sadly my son loved the class and the instructors were great. The upsetting part was we paid $1,700 for a year and a month in was told would need to pay more for our child to advance his belt. This was not described properly to my wife when we signed up. Also not stated in their contract. We requested refund with no luck either per the money back guarantee on the site. My wife also wrote a long email with not even a response. Before committing make sure to go over pricing in detail as now we are out $1700 and only went for a month. read more

I can't say enough how great this place is. Everyone is so friendly. I would highly recommend PHX Martial Arts for any age.

The Best martial Arts family ever! The instructors are knowledgeable, caring, structured and all around amazing! Don't hesitate to start instruction at this amazing family oriented Taekwondo School! read more

I love this place, they are such kind and amazing people, I love training there and working my way to black belt. They are like a 2nd family, they are caring and will help you whenever you need so don't be afraid to ask questions. read more

Fantastic place!! Staff was so helpful and engaged the entire time! Definitely would recommend

Phx Martial Arts has definitely lived up to their word. the instructors are amazing with the kids. They have taught my son so much and got him out of his shell. He has so much fun yet they do in a structured way. They implement self esteem, discipline, respect and so much more! We love this place. read more

I enrolled my grandson at ATA Martial Arts when I found out he was being bullied at school. My normally energetic, happy, polite, and well adjusted grandson had become distant and sad, his grades were dropping, and he began to exaggerate (lie) a lot to try to make people like him. After just a few classes the changes in him were overwhelming! My grandson has his self confidence back, he is organized, is excelling in school, he does chores and homework without complaining, and he is always happy and polite! Master Llacuna is a strong and highly skilled instructor and an amazing role model too. He balances discipline and skill development with just the right amount of humor. He has a genuine care and concern for each student and it shows! Thank you Master Llacuna for helping my grandson be the very best he can be! read more

My children attend karate here. We are just thrilled with their growth and progress via the karate program taught here! We love coming here and know that this was the right decision for us as a family. read more

Great place to go to learn life skills and meet new people. It has helped my son in school and home to become a responsible kid. He has learned how to become a leader read more

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Our son has been attending ATA classes for almost 2 years now and we absolutley LOVE it! He has learned so many wonderful life skills along with techniques to defend himself. He has moved up in rank improving his self esteem and always loves to go! Master Llacuna and Mrs. Llacuna are wonderful people who love children and continually pour into the kids with all their heart. They deserve the greatest respect. I would highly recommend ATA Anthem to anyone of any age looking for the all around Martial Arts experience! Plenty of opportunity to move forward and get what you're looking for. Classes throughout the week at all different times to accommodate anyone's schedule. It's just amazing there! We are definitely happy campers! read more

My family and I went to the Anthem ATA Martial Arts school for 21/2 years. In order to get into a program that would allow advancement to black belt, we had to sign a 3 year contract. There was a one-time membership fee of $1176 (we were allowed to make payments), plus 35 payments of $360 per month. This rate covered 4 family members, and subsequent family members could be added at no charge. The contract could be canceled without penalty anytime within 30 days after the date it was signed. Otherwise, the contract could only be canceled under very specific circumstances, such as permanent disability, or moving more than 25 miles away from any American Taewkondo Association (ATA) school. Our contract also had an automatic renewal clause. If one doesn't cancel the contract at the end of the contract, the membership agreement will automatically renew for an additional 12 months, at $200 per month. A teaching cycle lasts approximately 8 weeks. If a student has attended the required minimum number of classes (15), and is able to demonstrate the material to the instructor, the student is given permission to graduate to the next belt. In general, the student must be able to demonstrate a Songahm Taekwondo form, a weapons form, a board break (or board break combination), 1 or 2 self-defense sequences, and proficiency with a sparring combination (lower belts) or sparring (at higher belts). Lower belts are allowed to spar. Higher belts are required to spar. Protective gear must be worn, and the amount of contact allowed is none to light contact with lower belts. Otherwise, it is dictated by what the person being hit is comfortable with (usually light to medium contact). In any event, punches to the face, or contact to the back and lower body are prohibited. I can't really speak to the quality of instruction, as this is the only martial arts school I have attended, but it seemed like decent martial arts training. Thankfully, I've never had to put it to the test in a real life situation. I have a generally positive outlook on the curriculum, especially for children. The school also teaches "Life Skills" to round out the martial arts training. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this school. We had a major falling out with the owners a few months back, when one of the owners treated my wife poorly multiple times in the space of a few days. We have not attended classes since. Although the co-owner promised that our contract would be cancelled, and she said there would be no hard feelings, the co-owner reneged on that promise, and we are obliged to honor the contract. Thus, I have come to the conclusion that the owners do not follow the "Life Skills" they themselves teach. The details can be found at http://www.ughfest.com. When it comes to choosing any martial arts school, be very cautious when signing a long-term contract. Be wary of schools that include an auto-renewal clause in their contract. And finally, know that while you may initially get along with the school staff, things may go south. Don't be like us: paying on a contract to a school you are unwelcome at. read more

ATA Anthem martial arts is amazing! After sitting and watching my children practice martial arts for a year I decided to get involved too. One of the best things I have done for my adult self! Not only do I get to bond with my kids, I get physically and mentally challenged in every class. Master Llacuna is incredible, patient, and beyond skilled. The environment that the Llacunas have created for their studio allows you to challenge yourself past what you could have ever imagined you could do, in a fun and motivating way. Who would of thought that after age 40 I would be breaking boards, using nun chucks and gearing up to spar? Our family loves ATA Anthem. read more

I have been going to this school sense 2007. I got my black belt it 2009 and I really worked hard for it. This school has taught me so many great things, and has really fashioned me into the person that I am today. Mr. Llacuna is a fantastic teacher! He is great with kids of all ages, and adults as well. He does an after school program for the kids, and helps them with their homework. He also does karate birthday parties, which is always fun for the kids. Mrs. Llacuna is your go to gal for everything. She takes care of things behind the counter. And will really work with you. I have nothing bad to say about this school. read more

Awesome school, great instructors. Very clean and sanitary. High standards for training. Be ready to sweat.

My son didn't want to do any sports, I talked him into trying TaeKwonDo and he absolutely loves it. After two weeks of watching him, my daughter wanted to join too. Its been 5 months and I can't say enough about how much it has helped them both. Not only are they staying active, they are learning life skills while increasing their self esteem and confidence. They are always encouraged to give their best. We love this place! read more