This place is the BEST!!!…read more Word of advice: if you want to get your young child to participate get their friends to all start together. My 4 yr old son started with 3 friends from school. We tried to get him to start on his own but obviously was intimidated. Once his friends were going he was all in. Master Han and his staff are awesome. They truly know how to relate to kids. We can already see an improvement in my son's coordination, attitude and confidence. Definitely recommend.

Very satisfied with everything here, from the instructors to the cleanliness of the facility and…read moreeverything they teach the kids. We loved Grand Master Han! My son is 4 years old and he absolutely loved it as well, it improved his flexibility, strength, confidence and discipline. I was sad that we had to take him out due to us moving out far. Highly recommended!!

My child comes here. She likes it. Other coaches could not interest her... Coach Li is very nice…read more Good with kids.

I am the parent of a kiddo that goes to this class. The location is very clean and well set up they…read morehave lots of equipment and mats for jumping and acrobatics. The instructor (coach Aaron) is a very kind and humble man. He knows his stuff, and he knows how to teach it. What I like about him is that he observes his students really well and he is serious about what he is doing while being compassionate and accommodating to kids whom need to understand the value of discipline and humility in all walks of life, not just sports. He does all this at a very affordable price. They also have shoes and events and prizes and rewards. I think positive reinforcement goes a long way in youngsters and he does a great job at that too. Overall, great trustable guy who is quite proficient at what he does. No regrets taking my son to this place.

We are absolutely thrilled with our experience! Our girls are loving martial arts and look forward…read moreto every class. The owner is wonderful very attentive, caring, and truly dedicated to every student. You can tell that he genuinely wants the kids to learn the proper techniques, discipline, and fundamentals while making sure they feel encouraged and supported. We highly recommend this martial arts school to any parent looking for a place where their children can learn, grow, and have fun. We couldn't be happier with our experience!

This institute is lauded for its wonderful community and instructor, particularly our Sensei, who…read moreis praised for his energy and teaching style. The program is noted for promoting self-esteem and discipline in children. We are super happy and you won't regret signing up!

Honestly, I have always wanted to get my kids enrolled in some type of martial arts because I am a…read morestrong believer that it helps with self confidence and for safety reasons. My 6 year old has been getting picked on from other kids in school and thats when I knew that I had to really start enrolling my kids asap. My hubby suggested hapkido and after some research we were so happy to find out that Kim's Hapkido just opened a location in Arcadia. We took our 4 & 6 year old to a free class trial and then enrolled them. They've been going for almost 2 months now and I must say the instructors are super patient and makes it super fun for the kids. My 4 year old doesn't really listen but they truly have been super understanding. My 6 year old loves it and actually looks forward to going to class. Prices are very reasonable and if you enroll more than one person then the price is cheaper. I'm super glad that we enrolled our kids at Kim's Hapkido and would highly suggest it for any adults or kids who is interested in learning martial arts. 2 Thumbs up from this parent! Tips: *Shared parking lot with other businesses or street parking. *Sundays are for private lessons by appointments. *Offers a free trial class. *If you have questions you can call. *Payments are monthly and automatic. *Have multiple locations. *Have IG.

Hapkido has been a guiding principle in our children's lives. Both my son and daughter go here…read more There are many types of martial arts with their own inherent benefits, but from my martial arts backgrounds, I chose this style for my children which is more of a blend of the styles I studied. My son's journey started 14 years ago in San Dimas where he studied under Grand Master Petermann, then Master Petermann, at 4 years old. We only went two times a week, but I liked their style and adherence to the traditional ways of Hapkido. When the San Dimas studio closed, they moved temporarily to the Masonic Temple in San Dimas. We later moved to the Pasadena studio (this is when my daughter started), then South Pasadena waiting for Arcadia to open. My son got his black belt under the training of both Mr. Tomas and Master Kim. His early training was from Grandmaster Peterman and Mr. and Mrs. Clark. My daughter is training for her black belt--some 10 years later, under the tutelage of Mr. Tomas, Ms. Kelly, and Mr. Salazar. WHAT A JOURNEY!!! We followed Mr. Tomas because he cares about his students--they are NOT dollar signs as some studios see them. He wants them to succeed but does NOT baby them. He teaches real world experiences that one would face with which Hapkido can help--it is not just fighting. These are life-building transferable skills you can use anywhere--plus defend yourself. I am a veteran high school teacher, and I can almost always tell a student who has been or is in martial arts. Confidence. Respectful, Perseverance. Control. Calm. Independent. Humble--they will get these here. Do not hesitate to go to this studio. Have you child watch or even join a practice. It will be one of the best decisions you will make in your children's life, in my opinion. They might even see my son there, Mr. Smead. Thank you to all that have helped my son reach his goals, and now my daughter to follow.

My son loves this place. Sensei is great! Aside from the great benefits of karate, kids'…read moreindividuality are embraced, which helps motivate them to continue.

My name is Angel Espin, and if it were not for Sensei Michelle, I would most likely not be where I…read moream today. Thanks to her I started branching out to different martial arts and have gone to compete internationally twice in Las Vegas for the Ozawa cup, hopefully soon this March I will be going to New York and I will soon be trying out juijitsu and judo. I don't know how my sensei found the patience for my classmates and I in the first grade but I am truly great full sensei. I was under her wing from the first grade up until 8th and she is one of the people in my life who have influenced my life around the world of fighting and self defense. I am currently training to try my luck in the UFC, I want to come back to the dojo to visit back sensei, I know my writing was a bit unprofessional right now but I am just really excited to have found the location of where I used to train.

Great programs. Very Experienced Martial Artist…read more Knowledgeable and nice people They teach more than just the basics. True self defense.

Our toddler started classes here when he was 4 yrs old. Now he just turned 5 yrs and he is still…read morecoming here every Saturday. We like Mr.Gabazani. He is caring, knows how to make the little kids focus. He is gentle yet firm. He has a lot of experience with small kids since he used to be a elementary school teacher. At this age coming here is more for fun than really expecting your kid to be a Karate master. They learn fundamentals of how to protect themselves, how to fall correctly so you minimize bone fracture and how to coordinate their bodies. We have all heard wonderful reviews from other parents as well. In the little dragon class (4-6yrs) they are about anywhere from 8-13 kids. Our son loves the class and we Would recommend it to any parents that would like to start educating their kids about self defense. Several of the techniques are also appropriate for adults to learn.

Thank you guys, beginners class is good. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge…read more Even the students give their two cents when coach is not talking.

This is a wonderful place to learn jiujitsu. The head instructor Freddy recently relocated and the…read morefacility is clean and spacious. Freddy teaches high level judo and jiujitsu and his team is very friendly. The mats are clean and the space is well lit, and well ventilated. I highly recommend this place for jiujitsu enthusiasts.

Came here for a birthday event. It was kinda cute - the kids got to learn some moves, and more…read moreimportantly , at the end of the class, they got to break a "board" with some of the skills they learned. We kept the board for exactly 0.1 seconds (IYKYK) but it was a fun experience nevertheless :)

Nice learned how to kick punch really fun a little tired at first but you'll get used to itread more