My son came over to Na from another Taekwondo School. The teachers are so kind, fun energetic and…read moremade the transition so seamless and smooth. My son is always excited to go to class and since transferring to Na has shown a new excitement and passion for martial arts. All the teachers are great and show a great deal of patience with the kids. The teachers have also done a great job ensuring every kid gets one on one attention regardless of the class size as they have many instructors at hand and pay close attention if any student needs help. Teacher Daniel is an awesome teacher and always does drills that are fun but there is usually a clever listening drill that accompanies the physical drills. All the teachers are great and are capable of running the entire class on their own. They all show a great level of expertise, excitement and confidence. This tells me that this is how their students will be to once they rise through the ranks.

My children have been taking TaeKwonDo classes at Na Martial Arts for almost 3 years now. The…read moreamount of growth we've seen in their self confidence, self control, determination, and resilience has been amazing to see--and is a direct result of Master Na, Master Lee, Master An, and all the other guest instructors and teaching assistants. In every class, my children are both challenged and supported. They are celebrated when they succeed and encouraged and coached when something is hard. We are very, very happy with our experience at this studio, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a martial arts program.

My kids have been attending BJJ here for nearly a year, and we love it! Our kids look forward to…read moreclass and miss it dearly when they can't make it. The coaches are plentiful, accessible and very knowledgeable, who have even given extra time to help our kids when needed. Our kids have excelled because of their care and the care of helpful students. I have often discussed with other parents of the students about how good the community is at CHECKMAT. I personally believe that Eli and Brandy have created a purposeful, approachable, and family-friendly environment. My baby has grown to love it there too!

We decided to try Brazilian jujitsu for my active 7 year old. I knew several other parents who…read morerecommended Checkmat Folsom. Our experience from the time we walked in the door for the trial has been nothing but positive. They start everyone with a 3 day trial to attend classes and make sure it's a good fit. They provide the gi and belt for those in the trial so you don't need to commit purchasing ahead of time. My daughter absolutely loved it right off the bat and looked forward to going every single time. We've been there a little over a month now and are still loving it. The instructors are fantastic and everyone has fun. There's a good mix of discipline and fun mixed in each training.

Great school martial arts school for kids and adults. Staff are super friendly and model the…read morerespectful attitude they teach.

My son started Kovar's Satori Academy for a few weeks now and it has been the best experience for…read moremy son. He needs strong remodel adults in his life and this place is definitely the place to get it. Jeremy and Amanda are really a blessing and we highly recommended this place for your children.

Eastern Ways Martial Arts is an excellent training facility. The teachers are all Masters in the…read morepractice of Martial Arts and their training methods are outstanding. As a former student (I had a significant career change and could not pursue this discipline any longer) I learned very much in the short period of time I was a student with Eastern Ways. Eastern Ways works with children all the way up to older folks (like me.) I highly recommend Eastern Ways Martial Arts regardless of whether you are curious and want to explore the possibilities for yourself, or you've committed from the get-go, Eastern Ways is an outstanding choice.

We chose Eastern Ways Martial Arts for our son's 10 year birthday party. He is fascinated with the…read moreChinese Lion Dance and Eastern Ways had performed at his elementary school. Eastern Ways easily exceeded our expectations. They were very organized and kept the kids' interest at all times. A group of energetic 10 year olds sitting at attention is an impressive feat. The party content was tailored to our son's interests and even included Kung Fu weapons forms demonstrations. The party room was decorated beautifully and the staff was attentive to the needs of the kids, as well as the parents. The pizza was purchased from a local supermarket but all the kids asked for seconds (I had thirds). Soda and water were the drink options. We brought cupcakes from home and they supplied the candles. They had a unique way of having the birthday boy blow out his candle. There were 5 staff members doing the demonstrations and tending to the guests. They checked with us before they did anything to make sure it was ok. We've had numerous birthday parties for our boy's and these folks are tops in service and courtesy. Each guest received a week of training as part of their goodie bag. Our son is already chomping at the bit to redeem his.

Been going here for 2 days. Tried out both the Jiu Jitsu as well as kickboxing. Let me just say…read moreit's the most fun I've had in a while and it even took me out of a little depressive slump I was in. Everyone is super friendly and especially patient. Definitely would recommend to check it out. Pricing is super fair in my opinion as well.

Nexus is a great gym to come to. Drew built this place from the ground up through blood, sweat, and…read moretears at the peak of the Covid pandemic. His perseverance and honest hard work is the reason this business is thriving. Drew has created a beautiful place for the jiu jitsu community, which shows is in his coaching, classes, and overall atmosphere. When you come here, you know you're with good people. Highly recommend this gym to anyone!

Located in the El Dorado Hills industrial park, this is a great Brazilian jiu Jitsu school. Great…read moretraining that supports the entire family from young children to adults and seniors! I attended their Saturday morning adult competition class, and highly recommend this class for advanced students. There were 8 black belts, and everyone participated in this intense class!

Aloha I came to visit family from Las Vegas and train at Aliiance/Cobrinha I learned that my…read morenephews have been training here and love learning from Professor Elliot and Coach Danny EDH BJJ has also allowed me to bring my two girls on many occasions to train with their cousins and thought it was only fitting to drop in myself Professor Elliot and his team has cultivated a family friendly and conducive learning atmosphere for all ages The instruction engages students and focuses on sound techniques, but most of all, makes it enjoyable The gym is very tidy which speaks volumes for those worried about cleanliness I highly recommend you stop in and see for yourself You will quickly see how welcoming EDH BJJ is and soak in the positive vibes. Oss

My wife and 4-year old daughter trains here. First family member at regular price. Next family…read moremembers get 50% off. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Although it's best that you go to the class that's appropriate for your belt, they don't require that. If you are Blue and you go into a class with mainly White belts, they'll work with you, at YOUR belt level. Obviously you get less than you would have gotten if you went to a class meant for Blue, but at least you got something out of it. They are not sticklers on strength training. They emphasis on form and technique. The higher belt you are, the more flawless and "smooth" you have to be with the techniques. Sparring is an important component as well. Classes are 45min. Maybe 5min is spent for warm up. The next 40min is all TKD training! The Masters teaching the classes are a joy to work with, even for my 4-year old. You will like the environment.

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

Eddie is a fantastic coach, both with private lesson and running fitness classes. The workouts are…read moretough but a lot of fun. When doing private lessons with him he will motivate you to work harder and you will definitely see results faster than you would on your own.

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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!

Both of my kiddos have been going for a few months now. Absolutely love Mr. Gary (and his whole…read moreteam)!! Our kids have learned discipline, patience, and critical self defense skills. But it doesn't stop there - acts of kindness and getting their education teacher to sign off when they're leveling up on belts. We ALL definitely look forward to attending classes every week!

Our boys started with Gary many years ago when they were little and struggling with anxiety. They…read morewere crippled with severe shyness and often found it hard to attend school. He changed their lives forever! Gary built their confidence in only a few months and helped them lay a strong foundation of confidence. Unfortunately we moved away, but he planted a seed in them both that helped them blossom in the years following. Fast forward years later, they have been very competitive athletes with discipline and excellent work ethic undoubtedly sparked by martial arts! We no longer live in EDH but frequently still talk about Gary and his team, and how they changed our boys lives! The boys are now teenagers and working towards their black belt in their martial arts center, while also competing in high-level club and school sports. We will forever be grateful to Gary for his patience, persistence, genuine dedication, and loving rigor he bestowed upon our boys when they were young. It's a gift that has made them who they are today!