Sensei Ludwig leads with character, discipline, and a positive attitude in each class. You train…read morewith great talent and everyone is accommodating to all skill levels. Ive been to a number of gyms and this is by far the best, most structured establishment Ive had the pleasure of visiting thus far.

Incredible coaches! They're great with kids and so encouraging. Best part is the Street Fighter…read moregame right when you walk in, and the fluffy couch to the left of the front door. Such an inspiring story behind every picture on the wall. The bench space is great as well!

My daughter and I started the TacTecs class about 8 months ago. We had no martial arts training…read more It has been awesome. I can't tell you how great this martial arts family has been. We are learning in a serious but fun atmosphere. If you ever thought you might do something like this, do it! They accommodate all sorts of learning levels and physical abilities.

My daughter and I started the TacTecs self-defense class 6 months ago. We love it! Neither of us…read morehave done martial arts. All the senseis are amazing! They are patient, extremely talented, good at instructing, and a joy to be around. We are learning life-long skills with the wisdom of when to use them. We have also done the cardio kickboxing class and enjoy that as well. If you want some structure without extreme formality to truly learn skills and wisdom, this is the spot for you.

If you're an adult, especially a female steer clear of this "dojo". They will pressure you to do…read moretheir "black belt course" after trying it out for a month. When I first started I paid $200 which I figured seemed ok as a monthly fee being that they want you to train 5 days a week. However I was quickly pulled aside during class to sign a contract for thousands of dollars. It was not presented as something to look at and bring back next week it felt very pressured and weird. Also the instructors don't know how to give constructive criticism. They are body shaming and make you feel stupid for asking any questions. If you want to spend $15000 for a black belt that you can earn in a couple years go for it but you will probably end up just injured and overly stressed and they will not refund your money either for medical issues.

My 5 year old daughter has been asking to do Kung Fu for a couple of months- I googled "kids Kung…read moreFu" and Body Mind Systems came up. They teach a hybrid of several martial arts systems and I am very impressed. Instructor George is so patient and creative with the kids and the prices are incredibly reasonable. I highly recommend it!

Please read all previous reviews, very accurate! We signed…read moreup our kindergarten student to teach her discipline and respect for her teachers at school. Upon dropping $3200 for a parent/child combo for the year, we hoped that the sticker shock would wear off after that investment. The instructors are incredible and remember every students name, making it a very personal experience! They help the children stay focused and truly make the sessions special for the kids. Can't say enough positive about the daily instructors and staff at Seos. After starting for about 2 weeks, my daughter and I were pulled into these "check up" sit downs in the side offices. These sessions quickly changed to The Masters Club and how our student needed to enroll in these extra classes and instruction. These 2-4 year contracts added another $240/month to tuition for our 6 year old student. These check ups happened 9 more times in the first 5 weeks of our beginnings at Seos. To recap, $3k/year plus another $240/month for the Masters club to for the next 2-4 years. We completed our year commitment and said our goodbyes. Good intentions, bad sales practices.

I will start this review on a positive note. Many of the instructors are simply incredible! Master…read morePeterson commands respect and is each of my sons' favorite instructor. Master Seo and Mister Seo are amazing! Especially Mister Seo is consistently at the Arvada location and his enthusiasm is equally consistent. Over a year has passed since we formally left SEO's Martial Arts. I had settled to let our poor experience go (the online reviews already speak for themselves). Yet, our family continues to be upsold. It is this unrelenting asking for money is what has me returning to finally leave a review. We stayed for 2 reasons. We had already paid for a full year and they make it extremely clear that they make no reimbursements under any circumstances. And when our family commits to something, we do it. I think that's valuable for kids to see modeled. Second reason: the instructors. And that's where it really counts, right? Who the kids actually engage with. I suspect martial arts is incredible! In fact, I know several people who love it, but all go to different studios. If you're interested, I'd suggest a different studio. Why? Please see the last 7 screenshots for a very in-depth explanation, supported with time stamps and real examples. But in summary: * Master O'Halloran is persistent in communication with the end goal to sell. * Whom is staff can be unclear. Students are frequently asked to instruct, review, or hold pads - even brand new students. * While not all non-teaching staff is rude, many are. A very few instructors as well. * A quarter of class, especially for littler kids, is frequently typical school games. Not martial arts. * Communication is poor, redundant, and (again) the end goal is a commitment to spend more money. * Unexpected fees arise frequently. If you don't comply, the student is not allowed to graduate to the next belt.

Personal achievement has been amazing for my son. It has not only built his confidence but also…read morehis focus. We love all the programs that are available like camps and parents night out. My son has been a student for nearly three years now and I see many more years in his future. We especially appreciate the emphasis doing your best at home and school being part of their teaching.

Great programming and great staff. Flexible scheduling for busy families. We've loved having our…read morekids learn and grow in such a great environment.

Red Dragon Martial Arts bought my son's previous martial arts studio a few months ago, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with the new owners and the class offerings. Sensei Melinda is great with kids of all ages and adults as well, not to mention that she is very accomplished in several forms of martial arts. My son loves the karate and the weapons classes. Additionally, I took a self-defense class, which was by far the best such class I had ever taken. I highly recommend this family-run small business!

My son is 5 yrs old and has been taking courses for karate at Red Dragon. He LOVES them! The…read moreinstructor, Sensei Melinda, is great with kids and helps teach them respect and discipline while having fun! We just finished a Ninja Camp and now my daughter is begging to attend one with her brother. He cried leaving when class was over each day. My husband and I also took a self defense class one night with Sensei Melinda and we learned a ton on our date night. We highly recommend Red Dragon to everyone!

My granddaughter has been participating at Mile High Karate since September. She was first…read moreintroduced at school, where classes where held at her school. She had an interest after 4 weeks of joining the classes at the Westminster office. When she began attending at the Westminster office is when I had an opportunity to go and watch her classes and see the program they have first hand. I was impressed. Its just not about Karate, its about other life skills she is learning. Yes, sir - Yes, Mam is used at all times in the class and although my daughter and her husband are a bit uncomfortable with their daughter calling them with this respect, I do not. Respect is missing in our culture, and the Martial Arts has a foundation based on respect. Learning about how to handle situations with strangers and how to protect yourself with your words was powerful learning for her and the other students. I told my Daughter I would pay for her training and when you look at the rate vs. the number of hours of training available it was very competitive to what Mom pays for her dancing. After several months, my granddaughter made the decision she wanted to pursue becoming a Black Belt. A packet of information was provided that talked about the committment needed over the next 4 to 6 years for her to obtain it. Now she is only 6 1/2 years old, but she is already is a high achiever in school, with Dancing and now with Karate. The owner and his wife, along with their staff, all who began Karate at Mile High at a younger age are good people. They take interest in the students and they make it fun. This past weekend was a special event of Saturday. A special class for the entire school was held where the students learned how to break boards! The first hour and half was learning how to visualize their goal, and practicing on cushioned hand pads held between two concrete blocks. By the end of the Special Event my granddaughter broke 3 boards as did many of the other students by themselves. And even those who were not able to on their own, got assistance from the instructions, who cradled their hands and "helped" them break the boards. The looks on kids faces even younger than my daughter, with now holding two boards where there was once one, was powerful. I have two sons who were in the Scouting program and both achieved and are Eagle Scouts. I see similarities in Scouting with the program at Mile High Karate. Character development was just as important in Scouting as was the camping and other activities. Same in Mile High Karate program. Just like Scouting, Karate is not for every kid's parents. Same held true in Scouting where some parents saw a commitment to go camping every month as a deal breaker. But the benefits in both program for those who stay with it can be life changing and can help mold them for later in life. I am grateful my granddaughter is in this program. She loves it and she likes the friends she has met.

What a great place for the kids. I love the instructors here they are all wonderful…read more Thanks to all at mile high karate for making my girl better in many ways. I recommend anyone have their children learn karate here.

This is a superb traditional dojo. The instructors are…read moreexcellent as is their philosophy of community service. After taking my children to a karate studio that they hated, we found Nippon Kan and they love it. They are still active members after more than 10 years. I joined myself and have been a member for 2 years. It is great exercise and helps to integrate your mind, body, awareness and coordination. They have kept dues low to keep it affordable and as I have said the quality and training is excellent!

I signed my son up a couple of years ago as he wanted to start taking martial arts classes but…read moredidn't know much about it. After searching the internet, I found this traditional Aikido dojo located right here in Denver. We were so impressed with the size - not that size matters, but this dojo is 5 or 6 times bigger than the other small dojos I was considering and having a large mat to practice on allows the kids to flow, run, and move more freely, helping them to perfect their techniques without running into a wall. Also, this dojo wins hands down on perfecting such an authentic traditional feeling that it is like we are literally practicing Aikido in Japan. The quality of the instructors was another reason I ended up taking classes as well. I now have all three of my kids taking Aikido and I recommend it to parents who are interested in a safe, comfortable, and friendly environment with some of the best instructors I have found. Also, the kids classes are so affordable that even parents with larger families can afford to have all the kids taking lessons. The best perk is that this dojo is connected to the best Japanese restaurant in the Nation! We love to eat at Domo right after kids class! I highly recommend Aikido Nippon Kan.