Being in Pruters taekwondo was the WORST decision I ever made. The teachers are rude and they try…read moreto humiliate the students. I am an experienced taekwondo player with over 9 years of experience. I placed as state champion and top #5 in the country multiple times in Mexico. Still, they treated me as if I was a beginner - saying my technique wasn't good. Furthermore, they made me spar a white belt who was way taller, older and heavier than me (I'm a girl), before I was able to purchase updated gear. So, all I had was my headgear and chest plate - definitely wasn't a fair fight and could have been dangerous.Also, I bought gear from them and it took more than a month to arrive. Every time I tried to contact with them, they ignored me until I went to the establishment and still they were disrespectful and demeaning. My host parent was so upset about the way I was being treated, they intervened and told the Pruters not to talk to a minor like that. If you're considering this studio, my advice is to be careful and think twice before trying this school.

I hate to give bad reviews but I felt I must warn parents of what to expect if they are to take…read moretheir 3 or 4 year-old to Pruter's. The other classes may be more ideal for older kids but I would not recommend the class for 3 and 4 year-olds. We signed up my 3 year-old through the LS Parks & Rec for a Intro to Martial arts class with Pruter's. I was excited for him to begin, because he loves martial art shows, like Kung Fu Panda and Power Rangers, plus he pretend plays by copying the moves from these shows. Unfortunately, our excitement was extinguished because we had a bad experience. 1. The class was too crowded with not enough instructors. When we began, the class was large but they had enough instructors to maintain the class. They would begin with a drill for the entire group, then split off into smaller groups (about 2 -3 an instructor). After the first few classes, they did not do this, which made it more difficult for each kid, since they did not get the attention needed. 2. Master Pruter talked too much about points and tournaments for half the class. The last class my son attended, which made my decision to remove him, was when Master Pruter talked for half the class on how to get points through Tae Kwon Do Tournaments. This, in my opinion, is not appropiate for 3 and 4 year olds because they do not understand, have the patience, or should even be considering tournaments. This class should be to teach them the basics, based on fun drills to keep them interested, not how to win a tournament. 3. No discipline. Martial Arts is about discipline but none was given at Pruter's. The first class they asked parents not to intervene because they are capable of disciplining our children. That did not happen. They let the kids reek havoc, where I had to intervene to discipline my own son because they would not stop him from acting up. 4. No time between classes. Because the classes where scheduled one after the other, they ran into each other. They needed at least 5 - 10 minutes between classes, like every other Tae Kwon Do place does. No time to talk to the Master, pay for classes because another class was starting up. My husband is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was appalled by how disorganized this place was...most of the instructors were not black belts or trained. They had kids, 10 year olds who were black belts, instructing, which I did not think was appropriate either.

THE best Master and TKD kids in Overland Park KS! The…read morecommitment and love that Master Jeong and leaders pour into the kids is just phenomenal.

Top notch training from Grand Master champion. If you want Poomsae, this is the best in the…read moremid-west. The competitive team is very skilled and technique is noticed by other clubs in the US. The coaches also care about the students.

I love this place. Master Jang is amazing with the kids. My son is in amazing shape, his confidence…read moreis growing and his self control is so much better. This mom of an ADHD son is thrilled. He knows each kid and truly cares. I wish there were daytime hours in the summer.

As a mother the flexible schedule of Master's Tae Kwon Do Academy is great with our busy weekday…read moreschedule. I also love the well-trained professional instructors. I feel I made the best choice picking this academy.

My daughter has been taking Karate here since her 7th birthday, and HapKiDo for the last few years…read more Throughout these last 7 years, the Masters Choon and Mary Jane Lee have become a second family to my daughter! This studio is more than just a way to learn self-defense, it is a second family, and a way of life! Ma. and Mrs. Lee genuinely care about their students, and their holistic well being. They will ask Mary about her grades, her home life, they can tell if she is off, and will talk to her about it. CHOON LEE'S ACADEMY OF TAE KWON DO is the best place to take marital arts in my opinion.

This morning during my daily sunrise run I suffered a small single muscle fiber tear in my…read morehamstring. Painful. I was immediately reminded of starting off as a 24 year old white belt at Choon Lee Academy. In the day we had to go 6 Days/week. After 1st week of extreme stretching & training, with both hamstrings 100% pulled and weeping blood that turned my skin in back black.. I came to class and told Master Lee that I could no longer move. He smiled and said: "DAHH-VEE... You Pain TOO EASY!!" Then kicked my rear back onto the mat for daily 4 hour training. That was 31 years ago. TO THIS DAY I can still bend over and place both hands flat on the ground in front of me, touching my face to my knees. Master Lee's training stays with you a lifetime. Graduate School interrupted my training and I never continued. But I made sure all 3 of my sons trained until Black Belt. My littlest, 10 yrs old just received his black belt this April. He actually removed the AKTA patch from my 1984 Uniform and wore it on his during his Black Belt test. Now, all 3 of them are kicking my injured hamstring saying: "DAHH-DEE... You Pain TOO EASY!!!!"

We love going to IXL! They have friendly and dedicated staff who help all of our kids (and me) with…read moreour training. Not only do they teach American Taekwondo Association (ATA) classes, but also sparring, combat sparring, even Krav Maga. If you come often and put your effort in, you will get in shape and learn to defend yourself at the same time. There are lots of expenses with this program so be prepared for that but as a result, you will find a clean and professional gym, dedicated instructors and quality classes. Not to mention, there are several national champions at this school and if you train with the best, you'll become the best.

The best martial arts academy in Leawood area!! They do a great job with kids and adults alike!!!read more

We recently moved here from California. Our expectation of martial arts is pretty high. We have…read morebeen looking for a martial arts studio that is taught by the master, not by assistants, as they are common around here. Master Pruter is experienced and knowledgeable about Taekwondo. We are especially impressed that they have trained their daughter, who is representing Team USA to compete in the next Olympics!

We go to the all new, exceptionally clean, new equipment Overland Park facility. My 8 year old…read moredaughter is testing for her Yellow Belt on Saturday. Master Pruter is professional, patient with the children and is most certainly very knowledgeable of Tae Kwon Do. The class my daughter takes meets Mon/Wed, but one thing that I have really appreciated is the flexibility about the schedule. If we have another conflict, Master Pruter invites her to come basically any other evening. They have other facilities on the Missouri side, but this location is more convenient for us. The prices are fair and a uniform is even included when you initially sign up. My daughter has gotten so much out of this.....it's been a very nice, unexpected surprise!

I am a first degree black belt and i love this if you want your kids to have fun whale learning how…read moreto defend themselves I suggest paks academy master ju is the best and he makes sure that the kids are having fun but are also doing what they are suppose to and i have been here since i was 4 years old i love it i really suggest in rolling your kid in Paks academy.

This place is horrible to do business with. My child attended for 1 year and his last attendance…read morehere was for their summer camp, which I paid for in full. I made the mistake of signing another contract while my son attended summer camp and my son decided he didn't want to return after summer camp. Mr. Chu the owner would not honor this even though my son never attended any classes under the new contract, he persists to charge me monthly. But the worst part is that what I paid in cash when I paid in full, he is denying I EVER paid! And since I didn't get a receipt because I trusted him at this time, I have no proof. What an awful scam on his part. While my son did enjoy when he went here, how all this went down business wise is absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional. I would never do any business with Paks Academy Liberty and I tell everyone I know the same thing