I have no idea where to start! We've been with Howard's ATA for roughly two years and just had our…read morekids 6th birthday party here and I have to say this is a tough one to boot. It was fantastic seeing the kids have so much fun, burn some energy, and learn a few new tricks and skills. Mr & Mrs Howard and the instructors did a tremendous job and I am so happy/pleased the party went off without a hitch. I absolutely love this Taekwondo studio and how the owners are not only attentive/patient with the kids but want to take a moment to rave how this studio has built such a great thing for our community, the kids have a fun/safe space to learn new things, grow, and the families are super helpful and supportive of each other. I am so happy my kid has grown so much here and hoping for more opportunities to come. Thank you.!

As of mid November 2017 under new ownership - Howard's ATA Martial arts…read more We love Howard's ATA on Manchester. My son is in the Tiger class. He loves the program as well as my husband and I do too. The whole team is awesome. Mrs. Howard is very detailed and great at communicating everything to us about the program and upcoming schedule. Mr. Howard is an awesome teacher. He is so patient (more than I would ever be teaching kids) and knowledgeable of Martial Arts and training. His crew is also top notch. Mr. Ali and Mr. Bucholtz have been with the program since my son has started (1 1/2 years ago) and very dedicated to the classes they teach. Mr. Graffiths brings high energy to the class and the kids are very engaged when he teaches. We are so glad we continued with the program and new ownership. Thank you so much!

We've been attending for about 3 years, and we now have 2 kids enrolled. They love it !read more

This gym is amazing. I've been going here for two years. I do the Gi, NoGi and Muay Thai classes…read more The professors and coaches are wonderful. They are truly invested in seeing your growth and success. This gym is a second home for me. I've made good friends at the gym. Everyday I go to workout there I am excited because it's another day I get to play with my friends. I highly recommend this gym to anyone. I didn't have any martial arts experience at the beginning and I learned quick.

Park's Martial Arts became a family affair for my family--starting with my kids when they were in…read moreelementary school and Middle School. I was so impressed with, not only the physical skills they were learning, but also with the discipline and respect which was garnered by Grand Master Parks and all of the instructors. These positive traits have stayed with them as they have grown and headed off to college. As my kids attained their First Degree Black Belts, they encouraged (dared) their old mom to have a go. 4 1/2 years later with the encouragement of Grand Master Parks, his wife, the instructors and fellow students, this old gal has lost 15 pounds, has tons more energy and brain power and is working towards her Third Degree Black Belt. Husband hopped on the band wagon too! Can not begin to tell you all the positive things Park's Martial Arts has done for me....

Came here in recommendation of a friend and doctor and also a like family member. The first 2…read moreweeks, which is 2 classes a week and a free uniform for $25/ea student. I have to say, I was pretty iffy about this place. But unlike other places I've seen, this place the owner and also grand master is 100% Korean. So that got me to trust a bit more. The instructors, at first, I had doubts but as my kids continued with he two weeks and beyond, they were very nice. Master Nathan, instructor Como ( sorry if I didn't spell it right), Instructor Diane and instructor Yoon are great. I can see and tell by their body movements, posture, stance that it's correct and they, of course knows what they are doing. Including Grand Master Park, those instructors are fun but also serious. They make classes fun and interesting. Not too strict not too serious but not too fun either. I little bit of everything so it balances out. After the 2 weeks trial you have the option to continue or not. I can choose between 1 yr or 3yrs, each is $135/per student. The 3yrs option is the Dan black belt. You get a 2nd uniform and the sparring items and nunchucks. Which is great. I got the one year option but Grand Master Park told me, I can switch them over to the 3yr choice. The 3yrs choice, u have to pay, I think 6 months of tuition in advanced. But he was kind enough to let us go 6 months of the reg one yr choice then we can switch over. Because then we would already have paid 6 months tuition. Thanks Grand Master Park! I highly re comment this place. Grand Master Park has 2 locations, on here and one in Big Bend.

I have attended Park's Martial Arts for 21 years now and achieved the rank of 4th Dan - a TaeKwondo…read moreMaster, certified by the Kukkiwon, so has my son - he started 21 years ago at the age of 8. I have personally trained 8,000+ students during that time and I know everyone of them can easily defend themselves if they had to in any situation. I have attended 60+ Taekwondo competitions in the midwest and handed out thousands of trophies to winners of various events and Park's Martial Arts students take an inordinately large number of 1st Place wins. Grandmaster Tae Hyen Park is an 8th degree, 8th Dan, Black Belt certified by the Kukkiwon in Korea and teaches every day of the work week at his two schools in St. Louis. Some of Grandmaster Park's students have started their own schools. In those 21 years at Parks I have watched 10+ Martial Arts schools in the area go out of business - you do not want to start your training at a school that hasn't been in business at least 10 years. You want to stay with the same Grandmaster during all of your training. Grandmaster Park has promoted 10 Master Instructors who have trained with him for at least 15 years each; each started as a white-belt at his schools. Students at Parks range from 5 year olds to 70 year olds - there are specific kids classes that are fun for the kids while they learn how to defend themselves. There are adults only classes and full contact heavy duty classes taught only by Grandmaster Park. About 20% of our students are part of a family unit, brothers and sister, mom and dad and even grandpa. Taekwondo is a sport that the entire family can have fun learning as the kids grow up. Grandmaster Park is one of just a handful of Grandmasters in America that can train you from a white-belt to a 4th degree black belt - a Master Instructor. Grandmaster Park's curriculum is 100% identical to that taught at the Kukkiwon in Korea - the only difference is that English is the primary language here instead of Korean. So if you want to be trained by a Korean Grandmaster who has built two thriving schools I invite you to drop by one of his schools and see for yourself - don't just accept rumors on the internet - it takes just a few minutes to find out that Taekwondo taught by Grandmaster Park can change your life forever. Master Perry M.

Grandmaster Park has a great school! He is the heart and soul of this school, he teaches regularly…read moreand makes sure there is quality instruction from the other teachers. I started here about 11 years ago when my 2 boys were little, we took some time off and then came back about 3 years ago-am I glad we did! We all got our 1st degree black belts 2 years ago, and my 17 year old son and I just got our 2d degree. It's great to have something that a 53 year old mom can still do with her 17 year old son. It has been an inspiration for me to watch him grow from a little boy beginner to now being a full instructor. That's one thing I really like about Park's Martial Arts, it's for almost anyone. Students from little kids to teenagers to those just out of college to parents are all able to reach their full abilities at this school. Special needs kids also take classes. Even though there are many different abilities, everyone can get a great workout. And, no matter what ability you have, discipline and respect are expected from everyone.

Our kids (boy, 8, and girl, 6) just finished Kids Self Defense Summer Camp, and they loved it…read more My son's take: constant movement, real self-defense value, and just plain fun. My daughter's: creative, confidence-building, and social -- she loved playing with friends all day. Beyond the fun, they walked away with practical skills: how to call 911 from a locked phone, and how to build an emergency exit plan at home. The instructors are credentialed, not seasonal summer help, and on-site security is genuinely tight. The camp stays small, so kids get real one-on-one attention and form actual friendships instead of getting lost in a crowd. Instruction and free play were well balanced throughout. Highly recommend for parents who want a camp that's active and fun but also teaches skills that could prove valuable someday.

David K You have great instructors and a sense of being…read morepart of something great. Great morning class

My daughters have been students for nearly 5 years and we are so proud of their growth and…read moreincreased confidence. The staff teach the kids accountability and personal responsibility as well as Taekwondo skills. Highest recommendation possible for Rise!

I have been going to Rise for 12 years started when I was 55 this place is a a Godsend I have…read moredeveloped more strength and balance at 67 than I had in my life .Master Lee and all of instructors are amazing I highly recommend this place for young and old very family oriented

Amazing school for our kids. Summer camp AND after school pick up and class (you just pick up your…read morechild after work from the school). Birthday parties too! Master Kim is the best Grand Master who learned authentic TKD while growing up in South Korea. I have entrusted him with my daughters for over 11 years. One of the best little secrets in St. Louis!

**Warning** Do NOT send your minor Children to their AFTERSCHOOL or Summer Camps. I have known and…read morebeen associated with Master Kim and his school, since he started in 2011, when he started out in Webster Groves. Many even know I've supported them for years on social media. Thus, I pass all of this with a heavy heart. I feel an obligation to pass this, as a lot has been overlooked, and as a parent, I've been concerned for my children's safety, and mental well-being while attending the afterschool and Summer camps the past 2 years. I have always been a supporter of his school for TKD, and their recent expansion for the AFTERSCHOOL and now SUMMER Camp program. I will say to parents - send your children at your OWN RISK. I am not speaking of his regular TKD classes, which still instructs their students in the TKD style they are known for. For example, their staff during these programs are minors. They are not accredited childcare providers, I don't even believe they are CPR/First Aid Certified to name one that should be obvious. Yes, they have adults on staff but the adults don't even have their "eyes" on our children during the day. They have installed security cameras recently, but these do not replace "supervision" which it has lacked. My recent concern is of the "minor" instructors being reported to "hit" our children. This, in my book is a red flag. That instructors do not have the maturity to understand "appropriate" behavior with our children. The school has also notified me (2 weeks before school starting and paying the registration fee early) that my child has now been "waitlisted" for the afterschool program (2025 school year) because they "short-staffed," and this message was passed by the staff to me, after asking them to investigate these acts of "hitting" by the caretakers. Unacceptable. Therefore, parents, if you see "red flags" it's probably true. "Trust your gut" and I'm truly disheartened by this school and the management. Again, I am not negative on obtaining education in TKD. I do myself, possess a Black Belt in TKD and have always been a fan of #minoritybuisnesses and #martialarts. I am not a fan of lack of supervision when it comes to child-care/afterschool/camp, which is so unfortunate in this case.

Outstanding Fitness Club That Sets the Standard…read more As a former competitive athlete and business and civic leader, I have experienced many fitness facilities over the years, and Crunch Fitness Manchester stands in a class of its own. From the moment you arrive, it's clear that exceptional leadership of the Club's Sr. Managing Partner has created a culture of professionalism, accountability, inclusivity, and outstanding customer service. The staff consistently demonstrates courtesy, knowledge, and a genuine commitment to member success; all emulating the club's leader who is a Sr. Managing Partner for the Crunch Fitness organization. The facility is welcoming, energetic, and motivating, with an atmosphere that makes members of every age and fitness level feel valued and supported. The club is exceptionally clean, equipment is always well-maintained and readily available, and the spacious layout makes every workout enjoyable and efficient. The variety of state-of-the-art strength, cardio, functional training, and recovery equipment ensures there is something for everyone. The group fitness program is equally impressive, offering outstanding classes led by enthusiastic instructors who inspire members to reach their goals. Operational excellence is evident throughout the club, and the attention to detail, from the exterior appearance to every area inside the facility, reflects leadership that genuinely cares about member satisfaction. What truly distinguishes Crunch Fitness Manchester is its diverse, welcoming community and a culture built on excellence, respect, and continuous improvement. Every visit reinforces why this club consistently exceeds my expectations. I highly recommend Crunch Fitness Manchester to anyone seeking far more than a gym. It is a premier health and wellness destination and, in my opinion, a benchmark for what every fitness club should strive to become. Five stars without hesitation!

Getting in a relaxing hot sauna after a hard workout. I had time to relax and reflect as I sweat…read moretoxins out of my body. This is an amazing gym ‍.