I have been attending for about seven months, and I can honestly say I don't have enough words to express my appreciation for Master Lee and his great team, whom I see as my family. S Martial Arts means a lot in my life because it has taught me to be strong, to be more resilient, to better control my emotions, and not to be weak. My experience at S Martial Arts has been wonderful. I started as a white belt, and now that I am close to earning my purple belt, I feel as if I am almost at an intermediate level. I have seen my progress in feeling more confident in myself, and I feel much more flexible than before thanks to the stretches we do in class. I especially noticed this improvement when performing high kicks. Each class begins with warm-up exercises and stretching, then we work with partners to practice techniques such as roundhouse kicks, Taekwondo forms, how to react to attacks, and personal defense. We also do some gymnastics, like front rolls and cartwheels, and a bit of kickboxing, including punches and back kicks. The classes involve a lot of cardio, especially during sparring. I also want to mention that I used to be a somewhat antisocial and shy person, and I felt embarrassed performing in public, especially when I didn't feel familiar with the people around me. Before my first belt test, I shared these fears and feelings of embarrassment with Master Lee. He told me not to worry. On the day of my belt test, Master Lee had already planned everything so that it would go well for me. He had me focus only on him, not on my classmates, since they were behind me and I couldn't see them. This helped me a lot because I didn't feel like everyone was watching me. Another unforgettable moment was when I couldn't break the wooden boards for the first time. What Master Lee did was incredible. When he saw that I couldn't break them, he asked my classmates to come together and create drum-like sounds by clapping their hands on a table. Then he came up to me and said, "Now try breaking the boards again." By listening to those drum sounds made by my classmates, I was able to break the boards with great strength. At first, I didn't understand how this worked just by listening to the sounds. Later, out of curiosity, I learned that it is a technique related to unblocking energy, where classmates send their energy to the person whose energy is blocked. This experience reminded me a lot of a scene from Karate Kid II, when Daniel LaRusso fights Chozen Toguchi. Daniel is exhausted and almost defeated, when suddenly Mr. Miyagi asks the audience to play a small hand drum called a Den Daiko. By listening to the collective sound of the drum, Daniel regains his balance and energy and is able to defeat Chozen. After this experience, I felt much more confident and learned that I don't need to think that everyone is watching me in public. I learned to overcome embarrassment, fear, and shyness. Master Lee is a great teacher who uses traditional techniques learned in his home country, Korea. More than that, he is a humble, responsible, and respectful person who teaches you to overcome fear using techniques that are not harsh or aggressive. Because of all the experiences I've had in his class over these months, I feel like I am part of a family. I feel very proud to train with a true traditional Korean master. He is understanding and caring with his students and always promotes respect, humility, and the importance of fighting for what you want. I highly recommend taking classes with Master Lee and living this beautiful experience of growth and strength through the martial art of Taekwondo. read more

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Last November we enrolled our daughter due being bullied in school. She has blossomed so much since then. She has become confident in her self . Which has helped in many ways ! She has learned to set boundaries and stand firm on how she is treated . All this come from how Master Lee builds up all the students as he teaches them the power of their voice and having control over there body's and mind. The vibe at this martial arts school is focused on upbuilding the mental and physical all while mastering the skills of taekwondo. Thank you so much to Master Lee and Jonté and staff, you are all doing a wonderful job here. We are so proud of our purple belt! I highly recommend S Martial Arts read more

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We enrolled our daughter in Taekwondo a year ago because she needed to interact with kids her age and become a little more confident on herself. After a few months of training she made a lot of progress, became more focused, determined and socially engaged. Master Lee, Master Jonté and the leaders provide a positive and supportive environment during every training session specially for little tigers. Master Lee is an amazing instructor, he's patient and dedicated to helping kids grow into well-rounded individuals. His approach is to use different techniques to not only teach Taekwondo, but also provide structure, instilling discipline, respect and confidence in his students. I highly recommend Master Lee's school. read more

My daughter started here a couple months back and it's been amazing for her. Master Lee is knowledgeable, patient, and such an inspiring instructor. My daughter gets exercise, skills, confidence, and has built discipline. I highly recommend read more

My daughter has attended here for 2 years. Master Lee is an amazing teacher and very funny, it's a pleasure to watch him teach such great life skills to the younger generations. read more

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My kids love coming here. They have learned so much from Master Lee. They have gained more confidence and respect. Thanks!!

Master Lee is an outstanding teacher. He teaches the student proper discipline, respect, confidence, and to always do your best and never give up. My son has been coming to his school and we have seen a big difference in him. Confidence, and willing to do his best is outstanding. 1000% recommend this school. read more

So grateful that my kids are taking Taekwondo. My kids are learning discipline and self-control ever since joining. This is a great place to bring super active kids that get bored easily at home. They learn form and technique and graduate to higher levels . read more

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This school is wonderful! Master Lee is a stellar teacher - he's patient and kind and shows the students tons of positive reinforcement. My daughter, Abby, loves her taekwondo class days and practices what she's learned at home. She's been going for about 2 months and I'm already seeing the benefits of increased focus and obedience. The school takes every precaution to keep everyone safe during Covid. Students wear masks and parents who observe also wear masks. Each student has a temperature check and is given hand sanitizer upon entering. I feel that my daughter is super safe there. I would recommend this school for anyone interested in their child learning martial arts. The tuition is reasonable and we'll worth every penny! We love S Martial Arts! read more

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My husband and I highly recommend S. Martial Arts by Master Lee since we are very pleased with Master Lee's teaching techniques, patience and dedication to share his knowledge with his young students. Our son, Dylan, has attended Taekwondo classes for a couple of months and we can clearly notice what he has learned so far and his continuous improvement one class after another. We enjoy seeing our son excited attending classes and witnessing how he learns in a manner that is fun and motivational for him. read more

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Master Lee is amazing with the kiddos, very respectful, and takes the time to teach the students...I do recommend S Martial Arts :)

Master lee has been so great with our son. He has so much patience and helped out our son with his confidence. Taekwondo was such a great idea for our kiddo. He loves it so much and started doing 2x a week and wanted do it more so went with 3x a week option. Our son has been in taekwondo for 3 months and has moved up to orange belt already. Parents reading this you will not regret your decision putting your child in taekwondo. Give your kiddos an experience they will never forget. Thank you master lee for helping Aydenn with his confidence and mind focus! read more

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My two sons ages six and four love Master Lee Tae Kwon Do classes! Master Lee has helped my youngest control his hyperactivity so much throughout his classes. My oldest loves learning all the news combinations. Taking these classes has helped both my children with discipline and self esteem. Master Lee is truly a professional instructor of Tae Kwon Do. I recommend him to every parent who's looking to put their children in Tae Kwon Do they will benefit so much from these classes! read more

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Don't look further!!! Master Lee is awesome, he is well trained and certified. He teaches the kids to be disciplined, focused, and have self control. The kids love the way he teaches. He sets goals and sets expectations for them. Also, he encourages them to keep progressing. The prices are great and there are payment plans. read more

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This a great place to learn Tae kwon do. The instructor Mr. Lee is very passionate about what he teaches. This is a great place for children to learn a new skill. read more

S Martial Arts is the best Taekwondo studio in the area! I took Taekwondo for 10 years and wanted to find a good teacher for my daughter. Master Lee is incredible, patient, and truly cares about each and every one of his students. Highly recommend! read more

My 2 girls 11yrs and 5yrs old have been attending for a while and its one of the best things theyve participated in so far. The teacher is great with kids he teaches discipline and respect as well. Hes really patient and teaches fast. read more

Master Lee is amazing with the kids. The patience and dedication that he has for his craft is awesome! Highly recommend. My son loves it!

Master Lee is terrific with children. He understands the importance of community, discipline and sport. I am so glad we found the school!

My kids are enrolled here and they love it. The instructor is very professional, knowledgeable, and great with kids.

My children have been taking Taekwondo for serval months. Master Lee is very patient with my children. He is a good role model of showing respect to others through Martial Arts. My children enjoy attending class. read more

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So far so good. We have almost a year here, and my daughter loves it. We are not the best at keeping a schedule, so they have always been helpful and working with her to catch up when she's out more than a few days, and they have a positive attitude, which I appreciate. I want my daughter to be first and foremost a girl who can defend herself, not a rough bully. My daughter had a big change in her attitude within the first three months, and now I still can't believe she sometimes tells us ( me or her mom) "yes sir!" , while being more focused and determined. She fell in love with Taekwondo and is always ready to go to class. There was a change this year after the holidays, place is sporting new paint and floor, and a more streamlined look, which we like. All in all we're going to be here for a while, this school is good at what they're doing. read more

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My son has been attending classes with Master Lee for 5 months now and loves it! Master Lee is very great with kids! He keeps them moving abs is very engaged with the students! I would highly recommend this studio to any parent who is looking to put their child(ren) in an exracarricular activity to get them moving, involved with other children, get some fitness in, and learn to protect themselves. Thank you Master Lee, you ROCK! read more

My only regret is not puttting my son in this class sooner. He is learning self esteem, self discipline, focus, and a positive way to get his copious amounts of energy out. The instructor has such a good way with children and maintains the attention of all kids somehow, even those border lining adhd. This instructor is outstanding with the children. I recommend this for any age group. My biggest fear was my son not paying attention and/or not focusing on the blocks of instruction provided. The teacher will demand the attention and focus in very polite and subtle ways. I highly recommend. read more

Great teachers environment and overall I highly recommend this place has helped my daughter with her self esteem confidence and made her a stronger and more responsible person thank you for your teachings can't wait to see what other positive influence you bring to this new years read more

Amazing teacher. Has helped with my daughter's self confidence! Would definitely recommend!!

I highly recomend this place master Lee helps students reach their potential great place for tae kwon do

Master Lee is awesome with the kids! I appreciate the balance he has in his teaching techniques. He teaches them self defense, confidence, discipline, body/mind control/focus, respect, consideration, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and patience all while having FUN! Master Lee is engaged and actually teaches the kids rather than just yell demands of this disciplined sport. My son is 6 and showed interest when Master Lee was having outdoor classes at Vineyard Park. I never thought to put my son in Tai Kwon Do, but he begged to sign up and I am so glad we did. read more

Before enrolling my son, I visited several Karate and Tae Kwon Do schools. The moment I met Master Lee, I knew I wasn't going to find a better teacher for my son. I signed up online for a free lesson. Master Lee was attentive and noticed that my son was having difficulty focusing and staying still. My son is on the spectrum and this was my main concern in enrolling him in martial arts. I didn't think he could handle the coordination and focus necessary for such a demanding sport. Doctors have said that he gets overwhelmed with too much stimuli and his body strength/reaction time is below his peers. Master Lee said that was no problem and he thought his class would be beneficial as he teaches his students 3 things, mind focus, eye focus, body focus. I signed my son up for a 9 week intro period. During that time it was clear that all the students respected Master Lee and he in turn respected them. More importantly, he kept their interest by mixing up the class activities frequently and keeping the atmosphere light. One very important distinction I believe that sets apart this school from the others I've visited is the strong focus on family. It is very common to see Master Lee send his students to speak to their parents and ask them if they have been good at home and doing things like helping around the house and keeping up with their school work. He will have the students turn and face their parents at the end of a session and tell their families that they love them. Honestly one of the last things I would have expected from a martial arts class. My son has been doing well and Master Lee has proven that he wasn't just trying to sell anything when he told me he thought his class would benefit my son. His confidence has increased. Even though my son still struggles with being distracted, Master Lee has been more than patient. He encourages my son to stay focused and push himself past what he thinks he can do. He also knows when my son has reached his limit and won't push him to do something he's not ready for. This has extended to the other students as well. They never treat any of the activities as a competition and are very encouraging towards one another. I would say to at least check out the trial class. In my opinion, you won't be disappointed. read more

So grateful my kids are taking Taekwondo. My kids are learning discipline and self-control ever since joining. This is a great place to bring restless, super active kids that get bored easily at home. Here, they learn good form, technique and graduate to higher levels. I definitely recommend this place if you are a parent who has children that don't listen to you. Or children that are just obsessively playing video games and gaining weight. Thank you to the wonderful instructor, Master Lee for his dedication in making a difference in children's life : read more

Extremely happy with this studio. We researched and observed a few martial art studios before enrolling our son . We went to Upland, Montclair and also Rancho Cucamonga then came across American Unique Taewondo located in South Ontario . We loved how caring and respectful the master is with every individual here. The owner is an excellent master and my son highly respects him as well as the other teachers here. The price also fit our pocket book. $99.00 for 9 weeks plus a free uniform. It's a great price for what your child will gain...confidence and respect. read more

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Master Lee is so patient, controlled and understanding with the kids. He is able to keep them focused while incorporating confidence, discipline and fun. I am so glad I signed my daughter up with him. Parents, you will not be disappointed read more

Master Lee's class is amazing! From a parents point a view the class is fun, he keeps the kids in order and motivated in a good spirited way! Since the class my daughter has gained so much confidence! I want to keep her in training with this class as long as I can ... if you are thinking of signing your kid up do it ! read more

Our kids loves learning taekwondo all the masters are very helpful and friendly. It's the best taekwondo. My kids learn a lot specially discipline. They love it a lot and almost every day they attend the class. Thank you very much! read more

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Best martial arts school around! Me and my son are very happy and master lee is amazing with all age children. I recommend!

I've heard many great things about taekwondo. Everything about it has become a reality for my niece who had been struggling to tie up a confidence in her manners. For the past few months, I watched her grow physically and mentally through Master Lee's program and I can't be more proud of her. Hai-ya! read more

This place is absolutely amazing! I enrolled both my daughter and my son and they love it. The reason I decided to enroll my kids was because my 4 year old son was having disciplinary issues in preschool. He refused to listen to any adult other then myself or their father. Now my son and daughter are disciplined and respectful of all adults. read more

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I'm not really a fan of modern easy cheesy martial art studios. Master Lee's teaching definitely tops among many studios I've been to.

My daughter loves this place! She has learned so much. Master Lee is very patient and really knows how to work with children. His classes are always fun. The price is great compared to others in the area read more

Master Lee is excellent with his students. My grandson really likes his classes and has learned so much! It has been a great experience for the whole family! read more