My 7 year old autistic daughter started taking classes when she was 5 years old. At first she…read morestarted as a Tiger Tots and has since earned 10 belts at Master Chang's Taekwondo. We feel like family rather than just paying customers. That makes a big difference in keeping up motivation to keep going.

We joined Master Chang's Martial Arts' North Ridge location 6 months ago, and it has been the best…read moreexperience we've had with an activity for our child. Master Y Kim is an amazing instructor, capturing and keeping the kids attention with fun exercises and learning experiences. He knows every kid by name, seems to genuinely care about their progress and is great at recognizing where kids need extra help. Ms Petra is always there with a smile on her face to greet children and parents alike, and to make sure the kids have the best time. No matter how busy she is, she always makes time to ask how you are doing. The program at Master Chang's blends taekwondo instruction with character building skills and experiences. The staff and class helpers foster an atmosphere of positivity, support, and respect amongst the kids in a fun and engaging way. My child looks forward to every class he goes to, and this is the first activity where he hasn't complained once about going, or asking when it will be over.  We recently also had his birthday party there and it was super fun for all involved, including even the parents who got to participate in the taekwondo lesson, watch a performance from the talented demo team of students from this location, and hold boards while their children broke them with the skills they learned at the party. Parents let us know how much fun their children had and commented on how engaging Master Y Kim was specifically. I highly recommend anyone to try out taekwondo classes at Master Chang's and specifically this location.

I have been coming here for 2 months now and love it! I tried a few boxing gyms in the Durham…read more/Raleigh area and landed on this one. It doesn't feel like a traditional gym, more like a place where you can truly train. The instructors are great as is the owner Nate. They are great at what they do and knowledgeable. They work you hard and push you to grow and get better. Their cyclical method works for me as a workout and to keep my interest. I enjoy they have a balance of boxing, boxing/lifting classes and classes that are solely strength training. The variety is great and geared to getting results. Further they prioritize safety in movement. They are hosting a free shoulder workshop and having expect guests come in to present on shoulder maintenance during workouts. The people that attend are very supportive and a great group of people!

The instructors at SnapKick Martial Arts focus on whole body development and they inspire all ages…read moreto be responsible for themselves, family and their community. Master Anthony Letourneau at SnapKick is a passionate instructor, dedicated to his students and disciplined. He has amazing energy and he runs a dynamic educational class while making it fun. His positivity is contagious and he is an inspiration to people of all ages and of all skill levels. He has definitely inspired me to pursue the art of self-defense.

Martial Arts programs are NOT created equally! I encourage you to visit multiple dojos and look…read moreinto more than one program before you commit. My son fell in love with martial arts just a few weeks before we moved to NC from CA. I knew when we got settled that this was something he needed. I visited a few studios and really connected with the mission that Snap Kick holds. The focus on leadership and respect is in alignment with our home values. It is so much fun to watch these kids show up and grow! Very pleased with our experience here and encourage you to check it out!

I've been here for a few years and I love it. The instructors are so welcoming and are very very…read morevery helpful. I know what they're talking about and they know how to help. (Highly recommend epee)

My son and I have fenced with Apex Fencing Academy for several years. My son started at 9 years old…read morein the U10 class. Over the years he's progressed through beginner, intermediate and now competitive programs. Coach Kriszti & Coach Igor have been there every step of the way. We recently moved to our own Apex location. Beginner classes and camps are still held at Middle Creek, but the new location offers more space, regulation strips, and a more serious atmosphere. If you're looking for a sport that combines athleticism with strategy and deception, try the Olympic sport of fencing.

Hands down the best gym out there. The instructors are dedicated to teaching their craft in a safe,…read morefun, and informative manner. Beginners and experienced fighters can find a home at hometown.

Welcoming environment, trainers are well knowledgeable, went there to check it out, after my first…read moretraining section I signed up immediately. Remy breaks down boxing to its simplest form. I would highly recommend this gym to anybody.

This a real boxing gym, which is very hard to come across. Have been going here for a while now &…read morelove it more every time I am there. Coach Remy has a created an environment that is truly focused on helping you get better, not only at boxing, but as a person as well.

I loved my time in this gym! All of the coaches were very nice and professional and they really…read moremake sure you get a great workout in. It's a very welcoming environment. I will definitely be back for my next class!

Off the bat, I came here specifically for Muay Thai, so can't comment on the others…read more So, I'm kind of having a hard time with this review. They are super, super nice people... but it's just not quite there. I've been to a bunch of better and worse Muay Thai gyms, and this place falls somewhere in the bottom. 1. Quality. This is really the biggest issue; nobody there is really qualified to teach Muay Thai. One of the trainers is a (lovely!) kid of 17 or 18 who just does not have enough experience, and the other is an older man who just has no muay thai skills. I never did see any of the trainers listed on their website teach anything. I know this is the East Coast and not the most metropolitan area, but even basics are not really there. There are no drills and pretty much no technical work. Lots of long combinations that don't always make sense, and not strenuous enough to count as a workout. Even worse, what's going on is frequently quite unsafe. There is a lot of training without proper gear (shin guards, hand wraps etc) and way too much hard sparing for people's level of ability. We all get it, it's martial arts, but what it should not be is people walking out of there with bruises everywhere because they've been whaling on each other or doing kicks without pads. 2. Rates. These are pretty high for what you get, and come with a 2x a week maximum. Once you're there you can take more than one class, but it still sucks that you basically have to pack all workouts into two days rather than being able to come when you want to. So you basically need another gym to work out at. 3. Scheduling and space. The classes are all at 6 and 7pm, which, for someone who works, is just really tough. Which means that unless you're actively in a class, as above, you need another gym. 4. Facilities. This might be a personal gripe, but it stops it from being a 'real' gym in my eyes - there are no showers. This means that there is no way to go work out, and then do anything else outside of go home and shower. Also... this is picky, but their heavy bags are not filled correctly and thus provide very little resistance and are too soft, and I remember someone saying about one of the bags that it had 'something hard inside' which, again, is quite unsafe, and kind of makes me wonder if they even know what it's filled with...? So... in summary. I can't really recommend it. It just doesn't feel like a safe space that's conducive to either learning or working out.

My daughter and I have been taking classes since June. We are really enjoying the workouts,…read moreimproving physical ability and all the other students and instructors.

I am an adult student, and I love Peck's TaeKwonDo!…read more I have wanted to engage in martial arts training since I was a kid but did not have the opportunity to begin until I was an adult. Even as a young adult, I had internalized the idea that martial arts is something that you could only begin as a child. It took me a long time to overcome that hurdle. My inability to find reviews from adult students who didn't practice with their kids for any TaeKwonDo school did little to convince me otherwise. About 6 months ago, I took my first class at Peck's at the age of 35, and it has been a wonderful experience since the beginning. There are many adult students of all levels. Many are parents to kids who are in the kids program, but I have never felt uncomfortable as an adult without kids. Afternoon adult classes are smaller and tend to have predominantly older students. Evening classes are for teens and adults, and there is more of a variety. There are frequent self-defense seminars that are open to the public. Mrs. Peck runs an amazing school, and all instructors are very knowledgeable and supportive. Students are respectful of one another and kind. It seems as though everyone is eager to help. I really could not recommend Peck's TaeKwonDo more. If you are an adult who is interested in martial arts, I really encourage you to take 20 seconds of courage and make an appointment to check out this school. You are not too old. You are not too out of shape. You can do it! If you are a parent with kids, the kids program seems really great as well, as other reviewers can attest, but don't forget to sign yourself up too! It's really pretty great.