5 stars plus another 5 stars for these nice folks who TRULY go above and beyond to help women stay…read moresafe and feel empowered. I took their 4 hours class last week. It was intense, a lot of physical stuff. I'm in my 50's and ( I thought) in pretty good shape, but it was still a very good workout. I learned quite a few things about self defense tactics and security awareness in general. The large class was full of really great supportive women and the instructors and their assistants were incredibly kind and knowledgeable. Despite it being a large class there were a good number of instuctors so the student to instructor ratio was fine. If I had a question there was always someone right there to answer it. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Smart Girl Self Defense by Jackson Wink is a self defense class where girls and women can come…read morelearn practical self defense. The minimum age to attend our self defense classes is 12 years old. This class is designed to gain more awareness and teach how to avoid an attack and how to deal with dangerous situations. Even we discuss about psychology and neuroscience that affects our mind and body during the time of stress. Join us today and learn to escape dangerous physical confrontations.

I started attending G3 Combatives Training Center to observe a class, I was impressed by the level…read moreof instruction and the intensity of it. The Instructors Manny and Kat are excellent, they take the time to correct form and explain the drills and lessons. It is a welcoming atmosphere.

I've been studying krav maga for 6 months and attending this gym weekly for ~1 month. Manny and Cat…read moreare exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, and kind. I've just signed up for a monthly unlimited contract and am looking forward to making G3 my full-time dojo. If you, like me, want to perfect your form and learn the proper way to fight, I highly recommend G3. I also want to note that the culture of this dojo is not "bro"...I have felt nothing but comfortable as a woman and being 100% out about being a lesbian. Important for those who want to bring their whole selves to their practice! I couldn't be happier that I've found G3!

I started here about 2 years ago and now have my 4 year old in their Tiny Champions class. The…read moreincredible staff and students create an atmosphere where you can't help but feel a sense of belonging. Hats off to Gracie Barra for making what would normally be a daunting first time experience something we look forward to every week!

Would recommend any day. Everyone there is so welcoming and on your first visit everything is…read moreexplained so well.

My five year old son told me he wanted to be a Karate kid. This is the first place we tried out and…read morewas his favorite of all the places we tried. What I love about this place is the one on one help each child gets during the lesson. Master Jim really lights up while working with the kids. You can tell he loves teaching Taekwondo. They learn discipline and respect, counting and other words in Korean. The lessons also help with focus and concentration. Class here is the highlight of my little man's week. Every morning he asks if today is a Taekwondo day. I wasn't sure how he would do with three days a week, but he absolutely loves it. I am watching my little unsure shy guy come out of his shell. He memorized the rules of Taekwondo after his second day and is just so eager to keep or practicing and learning more.

I've seen a complete transformation in my shy and quiet 6 year old boy to an independent martial…read moreartist that works hard, follows directions and aims to please his instructors. Master Jim is patient, kind, yet, stern. He has high expectations for his students in (and out) of class and teaches without demoralizing. (The classes are taught with Korean immersion so students are learning skills with correct terms. I LOVE THIS!) The Dojang is clean and the atmosphere is intimate, friendly and structured. My son has been enrolled for 2 weeks and I have seen a positive and dramatic change in his character. Example: Last week the children had some fun skill building challenges. If he would have "lost a challenge" 2 months ago, he would have had a major meltdown. On Friday, he dropped and did 5 push-ups and then sat straight up to wait his turn for the next challenge.

I can't thank the Blackman's and staff enough. The last 6 years have been awesome. Soon my youngest…read morewill test for her black belt. It is one of the best things I've done as a parent, making her come to class when she didn't want to. It has paid off. Whether next month or in 6 months my daughter will have a black belt. But more importantly, her journey has taught her consistenency and persistence pay off. And she's gained courage, confidence, self discipline, focus, a little tenacity, and the list goes on. And, learning to stick with it has paid off in other things in which she is involved. Her various coaches have noticed her body awareness, and self control, that she gets right back up and moves forward even after bad falls that make other kids want to stop and go home. And, she keeps pushing through until she reaches her goals. If that sounds like I am bragging on my kid, I'm not. This review's not about my kid. I'm bragging about what TKD has done for her, and about the impact of martial arts training, and Blackman's TKD in particular. I'd recommend Blackman's to anyone - child or adult. They are super good with kids. Plus, by the way, now that Covid is with us - The Blackman's have gone the extra mile making sure their facility is well ventilated, and squeaky clean. Their sanitizing procedure is ... probably overkill in my opinion. I'm thinking its beyond anything required. But, better to err to the side of caution, right? At Blackman's they do. I know I am thoroughly safe sitting there watching my kid train.

The girls went to a birthday party here today. It appears that it was an all inclusive package,…read moreexcept for some of the food. The kids took off their shoes and then sat on a spot on the floor. They were instructed on some basics and then did a series of activities including an obstacle course. There was plenty of adult supervision. The dozen kids had the best time ever. Some of the kids may sign up for additional classes. It was a fun Saturday afternoon.

Takai Mine Taekwondo is a wonderful school and environment for young, middle age, and older…read morestudents. My personal experience has been nothing but full satisfaction and outstanding leadership and quality of teaching. I can only say, Grandmaster is such a kind hearted individual who loves and cares for her students. Her integrity and experience only speaks for itself. I have known and been a student of Takai Mine Taekwondo and have learned so much and given assistance with anything I every needed. I love this school and will always be part of their family and teachings. Ruby Red New Mexico Award Winning Artist and Student

There is a lack of adequate leadership. Disrespect from staff and students that's tolerated which…read moreperpetuates problems. Students don't learn motivation or respect and what could be a great school, is now lacking in integrity.

After wondering about the program and being unsure of what it could do for my children, I can…read moreproudly say that I have been bringing my kids here for about a year now. The program is not only good for their physical health, but their mental health. After the pandemic came and my kids were stuck at home all the time, they really suffered from not seeing friends and family. Involving them in Gracie Barra has been life-changing for them. They are learning not just about self defense, but about taking pride in yourself, how to treat others and yourself with respect, time management, and so many other small life lessons I see them absorbing every day on the mat. The professors truly care about the children and the kind of people they turn into. I would very highly recommend this school to anybody - adult or child - that wants to learn something about themselves.

The best martial arts gym in Albuquerque! The place is super clean. They teach Brazilian JuiJitsu…read moreand Judo as well. They have an amazing kids program and they won first place in the winter tournament! Highly recommend this place!!!

This is the best Professional development I have ever done! I was engaged every second of the 2…read moreday training. I learned more so much and I have a learned to use my strategies more effectively !

John Kongsvik is nearly legendary among TESOL Teacher Trainers, although I didn't discover that…read moreuntil after I earned my SIT TESOL certificate and was exploring the job market. I think the fact that I studied with him gave me an edge over equally-qualified candidates. Of course, I recognized that Kongsvik was a dynamic teacher during the training. His mastery was obvious the minute he began to address the class in Bambara, the indigenous language of Mali, thus putting us in our students' experiential shoes. I took his one-month intensive, and it was indeed intense. I worked hard, laughed a lot, slept little and learned so much. Not only did I learn how to teach English to speakers of other languages, I learned how to teach anything, and more importantly, I learned how to facilitate student-centered learning. The opportunity to immediately apply theory in an actual classroom situation is invaluable, but it's Kongsvik's extraordinary energy and sincere caring that transform this educational course into a memorable life experience. To use an idiom, the proof is in the pudding. With my certificate, I've landed paying jobs as a TESOL instructor.