My son has been coming to classes at MKD Karate for about a year and a half now and I can't say…read moreenough good things about it. Sempai Elena is truly a gifted instructor--challenges the kids a lot but always makes it fun. The whole atmosphere of the studio is incredibly welcoming and open-minded yet also promoting self-discipline, probably not an easy balance to strike but done perfectly here.

My children have been coming here for three years. Not only does the school provide great karate…read moretraining, it also has an important place in our diverse community. Young people find mentors while individual differences are always respected. It truly is like extended family. We are particularly grateful to Sempai Elena for her leadership and pedagogy--Elena is a true inspiration.

What a great school with an awesome staff. They teach patience and discipline in a really fun way…read moreand our 3 year old loves it. There is a ton of physical activity and he leaves the class with a huge smile every time excited for the next time.

We've had children attending Prime for over four years and through all those classes, we've always…read morehad a positive and uplifting experience. The instructors all truly care for each child and tailor their approach to what the child needs whether that's emotional or technique. I cannot say enough positive things about Prime and highly recommend it to any parent!

Champion's Tae Kwon Do has become such an amazing part of my daughters life. Learning how to get…read moreover her fears, being more respectful and helpful not just at home but outside of home. The staff here is amazing and loving with all the kids. I couldn't be more happier having a place and staff I can trust with my daughter. This is a place I will be with for years to come. Thank you Master Park and Bingdie for always being there for all the kids and helping them excel more in life.

Both my nephews has been coming here since this past summer, and I must say, they look so handsome…read morein them uniforms. The master, instructors, and the staff here are all excellent. Come here if you want yours kids to boost up their confidence. There were a couple of times when I had to drop the boys off here, I sat in to watch. The classes starts off with games to help with agility, reflexes and balance. To make the sessions more fun, they play very catchy music throughout, just sitting there I felt great energy myself. All your kids will have a blast here.

Our kid was introverted and being bullied at his school because of his speech development issues…read more He had low morale and had trouble blending in and making friends. After about 2 years in the ATA program he became self confident, gregarious and started to have a genuine zest for going to both the ATA school and his regular school. Thanks to the teachers and classmates in ATA he is able to grow and blossom. He's made friends in school and in the program and we can't thank the ATA program for all this!

The worst place to put your kids, they only care about your money. before you singe any contract,…read moreplease read the fine print because you will find yourself stuck in an automatic renewal and no matter what you tell them, you can't cancel the contract or stop the automatic renewal. The manager always speaks bad about the parents and saying they don't know shit! Please stay away from this place.

Okay, this will be a bit bias but only because they deserve it…read more I was invited as I personally know Professor Lincoln. He trained myself and other students at my karate Dojo in the Bronx. Therefore, when he extended the invitation for the grand opening I wanted to come to support him and his business and business partner immediately. What you're getting from them and this academy is far more than a way to defend yourself. You're getting the ability to learn about yourself while losing weight, getting in top shape, and of course learning a skill that will keep you confident when walking down a dark alley. Not sure why you would do that, but just in case I wanted to paint the picture (haha). Now let's get back to the school and what you'll get. First, amazing staff. They are welcoming, loving, encouraging and motivating. Though I am not a full time student, I will make the one hour commute to train here at least once a month. Why don't I sign up you might ask? Well, I live in the city and train at the affiliate school there. HOWEVER, if I move to NJ, this will be my home - no questions. Back to why you might want to join this dojo/school/academy. It's great for children and adults of any age and every level. So check them out! If you have questions feel free ask them or DM me. I hope you enjoy your visit if you go. Thank you Professor Lincoln, Professor Brian and Master Igor for having us today. Oss!

This review comes a bit late as the pandemic has left me inundated with work. I used To train at…read morethis "facility" when it was Renzo Gracie Hoboken. They've always been able to attract talented instructors Even if their time there was fleeting. HowEver, MANAGEMENT leaves a lot to be desired like... integrity. I'm a first responder and have been working non stop since the initial COVId spike in early 2020. The owner claims he sent out an email but made no attempts outside of this "alleged" blanket email to contact members and inform them that his gym reopened and he would start charging members. While this practice may make sense during normal times, amidst a pandemic, with people loosing their jobs and lives it's nothing shirt of egregious. It shows a lack of empathy and integrity. It's shows that management cares more about the bottom line then they do about their members.

Challenge Tae Kwon Do is an excellent place for children to learn and grow. The instructors…read moreespecially Master Raymundo are patient, respectful, and truly care about their students' success. The facility is always clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable environment for families. From the moment you walk in, everyone is welcoming and makes you feel like part of the community. I highly recommend Challenge Tae Kwon Do!

Totally recommend Johnny Karate, we tried different place at the beggining and my 4 years old son…read moredidn't want to join their class and just wanted to sit and watch the kids for 3 classes, then my friend told me about Johnny Karate, and how they are professional to calm the kids , and I called Sensei Johnny telling him to be strict with my son and at the same time not to let him hate Karate, and he told me that this what they actually do, and what the options they give to the kids to let them have an easy start. Surprisingly my son loved Karate, after the second class, now I don't have to struggle with him anymore , also Sensei Javier and Sensei Alan. They are all amazing.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Johnny Karate! Our son has grown so much in a short…read moretime--he's so excited to go that he asks us every day! The instructors bring such great energy and genuinely care about helping each child get the most out of every class, shaping them into future leaders. We've seen a huge improvement in his focus and concentration. I've also loved taking the adult classes on Saturdays whenever I can squeeze them in before his. Highly recommend!

Enrolled my very timid 6 year old and the changes I've seen in his behavior since beginning make me…read moreso happy . The instructors are attentive and they have many seminars and special days that make him enjoy his overall experience even more . I love that they have the option to throw birthday parties for the children , picnic days in the summer and camps on days when there isn't any school . They also give them honor student cards which help the kids earn rewards . I will say this place is on the more expensive side but it's a good investment in your child's confidence and learning to defend themselves .

Initially, I wrote an average/neutral review but after running into dozens of other local parents…read morewho have had negative experiences with Spirit and having a lackluster experience with them myself, I am going to leave a more transparent review including PRICING below. I am in sales AND a small business owner, so I generally give a lot of understanding to other small business owners but they have a bad rep locally and I'm just starting to see it's for a reason now. They have a lot of 5 star reviews because they used to push and pressure parents (during their kids' lessons) to leave a 5 star review to build up their ranking, but I highly encourage you to look into the 1-3 star reviews and more recent reviews. They require you to sign a year long contract that is $1,900 (perhaps more now) or you can pay in one lump sum and save a few hundred (and pay just under $1600). The free classes/passes and "specials" are literally to get you in and get you into a sales room and pressure you into the contract. Can't knock them as they're a business but just know, they run on high pressure sales tactics. I've been to other studios where the owners just give prices and allow you organically decide what package you want to sign up for and that's what myself and most people prefer. They are also getting kids in the door so they can push the birthday party packages as that's where the real money is made for them. I've attended parties there for my kids' friends and had a parent friend tell me they overcharged them, didn't deliver on multiple (expensive) upgrades as promised and were smug about offering any resolution. I hate that this seems to be a pattern for them. I believe the uniform was $140, boards at $3 each for days they do board breaking and belt tests are $70. Seems belt tests are given every 3-4 weeks so long as the child is on track. I've recently bumped into other parents at my kids' school who've said they got locked into 3 year contracts where they paid upfront or even $6,000-$10,000 contracts (with multiple kids) and I didn't even know that was legal to do. The craziest thing is I've even bumped into parents who had issues with them 5+ years ago.. same thing. The reason businesses like these are still around is because not enough parents speak up. Unfortunately, we were only able to use 35 of our 95 lessons and they were unwilling to work with us. I've attempted to give many chances for them to provide a resolution as a company but at this point I have to be honest, they are completely inflexible and pretty smug about it. I'm a small business owner. We CAN always work with our customers. They are 100% able to work with parents without losing any overhead/time, they just refuse to. OUTRIGHT. They'll keep the money & give you a nice "sir" or "ma'am" and basically "no can do" and expect you to spend thousands more. Now I'm seeing why so many reviews say they're money hungry. If you've had a poor experience, I encourage you to post about it, too, because these other parents are unknowingly being taken advantage of because they see an inflated business rating that has been masked by the other on-the-spot reviews.