We have been with Elite Taekwondo for about 7 years now. Our experience with this place has been…read morereally wonderful. As many other reviewers have said, at first, we were a little hesitant to sign up for a rather long contract with little children, but because of the commitment we had made, it was motivation for us as well to push ourselves when we had our ups and downs. For the first contract period, our two kids joined the training because we brought them and they were ok with it. The next contract up until they earned their black belt, they chose to join because they wanted to complete the first part of the journey they had started. For their second degree black belt, they wanted to learn more so they both asked to join. Throughout the years, they have had moments when they didn't want to go here and there. But eventually, they learned the valuable lesson of commitment. We read the contract and knew what we were signing up for. I don't agree with some of the statements that there is no way of getting a refund. If it is not simply a change of mind, for situations like moving away (there was a distance stated in our contract,) you can get your money back. It is a contract. I believe Grandmaster Kim has the full right to make decisions on how to run his business just like we have our right to choose to be customers or not. It is not a charity but a business. I don't doubt Grandmaster Kim knows he is taking a risk of losing potential customers by insisting on a long term commitment. If you are only in business for money, It may be easier to earn more when you take many more short term trainees. I particularly love the fact that the contract is set based on how many classes you get to take and you get to keep them until you reach the goal you have set. As we went through our lives, especially with young children, we had to slow down sometimes and the arrangements he had made allowed us to do so without getting stressed out. And more importantly, my kids got to experience the joy of completing a goal they have set without giving up. There are always pros and cons in everything and since there are plenty of people focusing on the cons, I wanted to address some pros we appreciate. We respect and appreciate Grandmaster Kim's dedication to a life of Taekwondo. He is a 7th degree black belt and it takes longer and longer to move up to the next degree as you go. Not only that, in Korean culture Taekwondo requires you to be diligent in other areas of your life as well to move on. It teaches confidence, persistence, resilience, and hard work. That is part of the nature of this martial art. If someone is not happy with these particular traits, they clearly don't understand and I agree that they should not have signed up. It is not for them. He has achieved something and he is still going, and I want my kids to learn from and be exposed to those character traits. Our kids have had lots of positive influence from him and have grown noticeably since they first joined. My kids are not naturally gifted when it comes to physical activities. They had some struggles here and there, but every experience has been valuable to them. Taekwondo alone is not going to shape their character, and I agree it is more up to us as their parents. However, I am confident that it definitely has brought many positive effects in my kids lives.

Get ready, this will be a long one…read more.. My 8 year old son has been taking TKD classes here with the owner/main instructor Grandmaster Kim for a lil over a year and he loves it. He also has 3-4 instructors with him to assist in the class. From what I have seen, they are encouraging, supportive and patient. Yes the instructors all still wear their masks but I don't see anything wrong with that. Unless you are an anti masker, then you are prob cringing. Lols There are two rows of chairs inside for parents/guardians to stay and watch the kids. I like how they mop the floor mat after every class. Kids are taught the correct TKD techniques while getting physical activity in like jumping jacks, push-ups, running, stretching, etc. Yes it can be a lil fast paced so if your child is one who needs slow step by step instruction, then this might not be the class for them. As well as if your kid doesn't like being active they probably won't like TKD either. The kids are also taught to be respectful for example, addressing the instructors with yes sir and yes mam which I think is great. The kids are given a workbook for reference with all the steps in it. If your child needs extra help, I've seen the instructors guide them to the side for a lil one on one as needed. I've never seen them be hard on the kids. They also make it fun with board breaking days and relays. *Things to think about* I agree, the contract to sign up is long- about a yearish from start until the green belt. Once you finish that, then you may choose to stop or sign up for another contract for the black belt path. If your child decides say half way through they don't want to do it anymore then unfortunately you are SOL. You don't get a refund! TKD is an investment and I guess in a way teaching your child not to give up. The "two week free trial" is technically only three classes. So I can see it being tough for some kids to decide if they like it or not. But my kids' swim, dance and gymnastics classes only offered one free trial class so... Lessons are not the cheapest and there are extra fees like each time you graduate to another belt and any equipment like gloves and sparring accessories. Grandmaster Kim does offer payment plans. He will give you all the paperwork and fees to look over before you decide to sign up. I know some people wrote they was pressured into signing up their child but I never felt pressured at all by Grandmaster Kim. I was able to bring the info back to discuss with my husband. He did ask me to write a review on Google once but not for a discount or anything in return. I've had businesses ask me to write a review also so it's not weird to me.

Midlife, needed a productive hobby to do with my son's. After one session, the traditional feel of…read morethe class quickly peaked my interest. My eldest son (18) quickly ascended to competitive tournaments, while my younger son (12) and myself are slowly are progressing as a hobby. The endorphins & self confidence are evident, and the camaraderie Claudio has built is undeniable. There are several whole families that train here, and now mine. Its a small intimate place, and true to its name as jiu-jitsu had provided SOILD GROUND for our community to stand up on. Thank you Professor Claudio.

This is a great gym for all ages. My 8 year old has become much more confident and has learned so…read moremany different skills and techniques just in the last 6 months. My 4 year old comes along and can't wait to join next year for the younger class. My friend's husband goes there as well and really enjoys it. Professor Claudio is patient and fun, but also challenges the group every session.

Ethos has worked well with my grandson and his 7yr old son…read more I would recommend them for anyone looking

The owner here is such rude douche bag , I was paying for months after not showing up for months…read moreand when I cancelled the owner was upset I didn't let him know and said I needed to pay him one more time, what a scum bag

My son Ryder has truly enjoyed his first month of Taeknowdo. The instructors are enthusiastic and…read moreencourage him to excel in skill and discipline. Planning to continue and watch him grow!

We've had an amazing experience at Master Shim's Tae Kwon Do studio! My son has grown so much in…read moreconfidence, discipline, and focus since he started here. The instructors are not only highly skilled, but also incredibly patient and encouraging. They truly care about each student's progress both on and off the mat. The environment is respectful, motivating, and family-friendly--exactly what we were looking for. I'm so grateful for the life lessons and values my son is learning here. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a positive martial arts experience for their child!

I had my first MMA class with Maiston today. It actually worked out great for me that it was a…read moreFriday night. Several people signed up, but no one else showed up. So I got a private session. Maiston was warm and welcoming. He is easy going and offers lots of positive reinforcement and encouragement. We started with jump ropes, pushups, and pushing Bob. We did BJJ and learned several different ankle locks from different positions. This has always been what I wanted to learn but have always been intimidated by. He was very patient. Then we did some Muay Thai. I was spent. I would recommend it to anyone. He is young. Be has lots of experience and is a well rounded fighter with a great ability to teach. They have hours 6 days a week and I think it was only $129/ month for unlimited. That's awesome.

I cant stop going! Its too good of a way to stay in shape, learn a valuable skill, and have a great…read moretime all in one. I started with combatives/krav maga in 2019 and still go at least twice per week. This class offers a unique take on practical self defense and the coach is phenomenal. Have also done MMA, kickboxing, and BJJ classes here, also full of great people and fantastic coaches. Worth the drive from Gilbert for me; and worth checking out!

Alpha Krav Maga is superb! The expertise, tools, and coaches are unmatched elsewhere. Whether you…read moreare looking to get in shape or gain the tools to defend yourself- this is the place to go! As an avid traveler I decided to study Krav Maga to be prepared for the worst. I look forward to continuing to work with Coach Joe and the other knowledgable coaches on my path to empowerment, self-knowledge, & strength.

I love the facility! I went for a trial class and was hooked. The instructors are great! The other…read morestudents have been awesome. It's a fun environment! I've been in some environments that are so strict that it's hard to learn because you are so focused on not screwing something up. This is different. The coaches are real and they understand the importance of having fun while you're learning. The focus is protecting yourself but you also get a great workout while learning how to protect yourself. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking into Krav Maga.

This place is the best! Our son Cade has been attending for almost 3 years, and absolutely adores…read moreSifu!

For almost three years my daughter trained at American Wushu Academy. Her instruction was good…read more What the school did when it came to money was the opposite of what it teaches. The academy publishes the Poem of Wude on its website, the martial code it teaches its students. It tells them a warrior should have a pure motive, should be honest, and should defend righteousness and honor. My daughter learned those words in that building. Here is how the school lived them. In May my wife asked in writing to put our daughter's membership on hold for June and July while we were out of town. The owner's agreement had a clause that didn't allow it. He never mentioned it. He replied that he would let the billing company know, and we weren't billed for either month, so we believed it was settled. His own agreement calls for retries, late fees and interest on any unpaid balance. None of that happened, because no one treated those months as owed. In August an injury meant our daughter couldn't continue training, so we cancelled with the notice the contract requires. Two days later, the school charged our card $400 for June and July, months she never set foot in class. Only then did the owner raise the clause for the first time. That was after the money was taken, at the one point when we no longer had the option to choose differently. I wrote to him, laid out the timeline from his own agreement, paid the notice month we owed, and asked only for the $400 back. He refused. One more thing. The contract families sign asks them to give up the right to post negative reviews. A school that teaches children to be honest asks their parents, in writing, to agree not to be. Teaching integrity on the mat means little if the business doesn't practice it at the front desk. Read every line before you sign.

Nothing but good things to say about this place. I love the venue. It's on a quiet street with…read moreplenty of parking for all. My 8yo daughter was absolutely against joining bjj initially, but after meeting the instructor Rhett and the way he makes the new kid feel comfortable, she's now disappointed she can't go 7days a week. You can see the passion Rhett has for teaching the art to kids by his face when he watches them roll, and the way he's able to sit and watch each child during drills and personally correct mistakes is the reason these kids are gona become great. His patience is that of a monk, as we know our own kids can be a headache at times and for him to be able to withstand a herd and never get upset and joke with them for days and hours yet still be able to speak their language and allow them to have fun is estimable. We're so glad we found this hidden gem as I see a huge difference in my daughter's attitude and confidence just a month in. I'm excited for the years ahead. Thanks Rhett!

The environment and coaches here are true professionals! They have a way with keeping my easily…read moredistracted and hyper 5-year-old son focused on the goal and task at hand during each lesson. My son is on his 2nd week here (4/week) and I've noticed a difference in his confidence level and listening skills.