The staff is amazing and the kids are great! My 7 year old does karate 2x a week and she goes to…read morethe afterschool program and has so much fun! She did the Summer Camp there as well and will happily return next summer!

Warm, welcoming environment with dedicated instructors who truly care about the students and their…read moreprogress. I'm a 57-year-old woman who attends the morning adult classes and have improved my flexibility, strength, and discovered new skills. I've heard from parents whose children attend lessons and they're equally enthused about their children's progress and attitudes.

What a great workout and skills development. Regarding the previous review, I too had to cancel,…read moredue to extenuating circumstances, and they sent me a simple link to fill out for cancellation, which they are happy to do if you communicate up front you have a move coming up, etc.

Everything was explained very thoroughly for their "free trial" I gave them $100 deposit, and they…read moresaid if I kept and needed to cancel, I could get my money back. When I went to cancel, they charged my card AGAIN for 180$. When I contacted them, they said they weren't sure where the $180 came from and returned it but I still haven't gotten the original 100$ back. Or a response. With all the other reviews, I'm starting to think this is a credit card scam just be careful

This new Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym just opened up and offers classes for both kids and adults. The…read moreclasses are amazing and Professor Arthur Ruff is a great instructor! Also, Muay Thai kickboxing and Filipino Martial Arts are taught there. Very talented coaches.

My 7 years old boy is always excited to attend BJJ class here. Coach Brandon and coach John are…read moreknowledgeable and patient, while still giving discipline as needed. Definitely recommend for everyone. They also offer other martial art and classes for adult.

My 7 year old started Han Mu Do in late August of 2024. I've been looking around to find a…read moredefensive style of martial arts for awhile (I wanted him to learn Aikido or Hapkido). I saw this place being recommended by many of the local moms in the Maple Valley/Covington Mom group on facebook, so I checked out their website and found that Han Mu Do incorporates Aikido/Hapkido in their teaching! I contacted Washington Han Mu Do for my son to attend the trial class. My son loved the trial class, and he wanted to continue (He is one of the most undecisive kid on this earth, and him wanting to continue is a big deal). It's been almost 2 months since he started, and he loves the classes. The environment is very family friendly and they teach the kids respect and discipline in addition to martial arts (which my son needs badly). Their prime location is also what sealed the deal for us. They are located within close distance from the local elementary schools, which makes it convenient to take my son to the class after picking him up from the after school program. In the same center, there is Taco Time and McDonalds just across the street for easy dinner after the class.

Long time customer…read more Good place if you want a workout other than the gym and kickboxing. Not so great if you want a mix of the physical and mental, yin and yang, contrary to the yin-yang symbol incorporate into their logo. While Han Mu Do is a good form of martial arts, the Maple Valley location is the only location in Washington State. You will likely start over if you leave. With only a few licensed instructors, mature students are often relied upon heavily to lead lower students and classes. Favorites are compensated, others are not. As a result, the schedule is not reliable due to leader availability. Unlike Washington Han Mu Do, other martial arts studios often include some aspects of Asian philosophy, such as an active focus on the balance between mind and body, meditation as part of the session, and understanding that spirit and body need to be in harmony. This studio is about forms, sets, and workouts. Repeat. Overall, a good cost to experience ratio when compared to a gym or other exercise place. But is that really what you wanted to do when you join a martial arts studio?

My 6-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter have been training at NAK2 Academy for the past couple…read moreof months, and I couldn't be happier with their experience. As someone who has dedicated years to practicing martial arts, I recognized right away that my kids are in great hands. Barry personally teaches the classes and does an excellent job working with children. He's patient, encouraging, and tailors his lessons to their age and skill level. NAK2 Academy is an excellent place for kids to develop discipline, respect, listening skills, and the ability to follow directions. Most importantly, they're building a strong foundation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) while developing confidence in themselves. I've already seen noticeable progress in both of my kids, and I highly recommend NAK2 Academy to any parent looking for a great martial arts school for their children!

Great Muay Thai gym close to home. The coaches and members are friendly and always willing to…read moreanswer questions. I really enjoy the workouts -- you get a solid sweat while actually learning Muay Thai technique. Highly recommend if you're looking for a welcoming place to train.

This place is awesome for kids to learn Martial Arts. They teach Taekwondo and great life skills…read more All the instructors are fantastic!

We've been coming here for a few weeks now and after the free trial, we decided to enroll both our…read morekids (ages 7 and 3) in their respective classes. The teachers are wonderful: patient, kind, but also firm in teaching discipline. They are remarkably good at dealing with the little kids especially - which can be a challenge! We're excited that both our kids are having fun here and know being involved in Taekwondo will be beneficial to their health, attitude, and long-term welfare.

My 7 year old loves it! He's been attending for a year now, and it's been a great experience.read more

Our son's been going here for a few months and already advanced quite a lot. He loves the time with…read morepeers and making new friends. The instructors focus on five core values and make the kids memorize them along with their forms. The staff here is all very friendly and gifted. Your kid will learn to focus and become stronger and confident if they put in the effort. They won't advance the student until they see that the student has put in the work and time to learn. I've seen our son advance through the belts faster than older students and some young girls have caught up to him despite starting after he started. So it really is what the student puts into it that they really get out a valuable life lesson and skill. Teachers focus on new students and place them with similar belts so they can see the other forms and hopefully advance. The do no contact sparring for the kids. Our son did a short intro class and loved it so we signed him up for a year.

Went to fosters as a drop in and was met by James, he was a very kind man that welcomed me in, I…read morefelt a very welcoming vibe from his school, he is extremely knowledgeable l and the gym was very clean, his students were all very skilled and non of them had an ego especially for someone visiting, if I lived in Seattle I would definitely sign up here, my favorite is the advance class for blue belts and up it's definitely a concept I wish other gyms would incorporate, this is an incredible place and I hope that anyone reading this would give this place a try. James is the best

I would not recommend bringing your children here. My son practiced with them for almost a year and…read moredid very well, but he never received a stripe. Meanwhile, the children whose parents are friends with the owner seem to receive stripes regularly. Unfortunately, it feels like recognition is based more on who you know than on a child's effort or progress.

I can't praise them enough!!!…read more My oldest son was being bullied in the 2nd grade, which lead to a lack of confidence and a lot of anxiety. He was having a hard time in school and showing signs of depression at just seven years old. We knew of Ms. Mari's because my Nephew and Sister were former students who loved training there. They run a two month trial which allows you to see if this is something you would like to commit to. This deal is AMAZING! Two months of lessons with a uniform for just $99. I signed up both my seven and five year old sons and never looked back. One of the best parenting decisions I have made. My oldest has gained considerable confidence and belief in himself, while my five year old son is showing more respect and curbing his quick temper. They show the Tae Kwon Do moves and also explain the way you would use them in a real life application. If a student is in need of more assistance with a specific move they will have an instructor, or peer with a higher belt work solo with them to ensure that they get it. Do not hesitate to try Ms. Mari's! She's an amazing instructor and anyone fortunate enough to train with her should consider themselves lucky.

We have been sending our boys to and Mari's for four years now. We love it because it is close to…read morehome, provides school pick up (and drop off if needed), they provide after school care during conference week and often have day camps when school is out (spring break, Xmas break, summer break). Ms Mari and her staff are kind but firm and our boys are learning skills for self defense as well as self confidence. This year our oldest has joined the leadership team which will continue his personal growth. For us it is an after school care option that provides physical activity with discipline. We highly recommend this dojang for your kiddos.