Balanced reached back out to me and I found out they were out of the country for training. Unlike…read moreemail with auto response, I can't see what's going on at their end but this makes sense to me and a big kudos for them reaching back out to me. I always thought that the best way to measure a business is how they act when things are not going well and I feel good about how they reacted. I've currently made a commitment to try ice hockey and a soccer league for my son. Once those are done this spring, I plan to reach back out to them to see how my son would do with them. Thanks Balkan e Martial Arts!

A family-friendly school that has a variety of styles for you to learn from. If your child goes…read morehere they will learn not just how to defend themselves but become a leader, and how to have discipline and other life skills. In a world of tablets, phones, and tv screens it can be hard to have the important talks with your kids with their attention but balance does a great job of teaching them important values while engaging them in fun and practical lessons that will keep them fit! Their new space is spacious, clean and in a great location as well.

Our 10 year old son has really enjoyed his time at Karate International! It's a great community of…read morededicated folks looking to improve themselves. He can struggle to keep focused, but has been eager to keep trying at karate.

We have had an incredible experience with Karate International of Apex. There are not enough kind…read morewords to say about both Sensei Houston and Ms. Celie. They not only delivered on a great environment for our children, Cole and Logan but also were attentive and welcoming. They have been excellent in communicating and keeping us parents informed at all times and were always there to reach out to with any questions. It is evident from the first moment you meet Sensei Houston how important it is to him and Ms. Celie to ensure every customer, child and family member is treated with the highest level of customer service. Rather than treating you as just a client it is more like dealing with a friend. Thanks again for everything you have done for our Twins! We will continue to recommend you to everyone we know.

I was invited to a Birthday Party at Apex Yong- In Martial Arts and I was so excited to see how the…read moreparty would be structured and to my surprise it was absolutely amazing. When we first walked in we were greeted at the door we were asked to take our shoes off and given a cape + mask (the theme of the birthday party was superhero) we were running a little behind, so when we arrived the Yong -In students were performing they did an amazing show for the kids. They broke boards, dance to a popular song that small children would like and performed some their moves this kept the kids attention. When the performance was over they allowed the children from the Birthday party to come on the floor. They taught them moves and taught them about Martial Arts. I was very impressed with the staff. One guy in particular that stood out was a young man who ran the activities for the kids. He was so attentive and very good with small children. The birthday flowed well and the entire family that worked there was involved. The place was clean and the bathroom was too. One of my favorite things was when they left the kids break a board and then they cut the cake with an actual sword. So cool. Overall this place is amazing and I think it would be the perfect place to host a party and attend class here if you can. Great staff + awesome atmosphere. The parking is great too as the martial art studio is inside of a shopping center.

This is exactly the type of school that we all seen in the movie karate kid. The school drills you…read moreon winning and there is no respect taught except to respect the head "master". This guys a total chump and will take your $$$ just to cheat. Pretty pathetic.

I was looking for a karate school for my son. I did a lot of research and finally thought I found…read morea school. All to find out that the school is closed. Sadly the owner passed away.

Excellent Karate school with an outstanding Sensei & staff! The school is also accredited so there…read moreare lots of opportunities to compete worldwide! Additional classes such as weapons training are also offered!

Real karate. Real practicality…read more Real camaraderie. Real fun. Get a great workout while learning something useful and having fun, and for a great price. What more could you ask for?

From the owner: Hello and welcome to the Carolina Isshinryu Karate Academy (CIKA) site. We believe that we offer…read morethe finest, most well-rounded, martial arts education available anywhere at any price. As a student of CIKA you will be challenged in areas pertinent to your area of training. You will train at your own pace in an atmosphere conducive to bringing out your best. We will not insult you with fancy titles, which for the most part is invented, given to one another to impress, and has no significant value. Titles do not teach students the art; hard work, dedication and desire by both student and instructors will. If you are looking for fancy titles, glittery dojos, a social club, high prices, contracts, and a belt handed to you every three months, then CIKA is not the place for you; however, if you're looking to learn a traditional martial art, and you are willing to put forth the dedication, hard work and desire, then perhaps CIKA is your martial arts training center. Remember, anyone can wear a black belt for a price in any amount of time, but not just anyone can earn a real one. At CIKA every belt you receive you will have earned . . . the old-fashioned way.

I've been training at Master Chang's Martial Arts for almost 10 years, and it's been a great…read moreexperience. I've learned so much and gained a lot of confidence. The atmosphere is always positive, and it's a great place to challenge yourself and make friends.

Master Chang's is unprofessional at handling any issues. I was told I could change my membership at…read moreanytime, and believed it. However, upon trying to place my classes on hold, I was made aware of a "cancellation fee." This was the first I'd heard of such a thing, so I asked for clarification. I would have to pay 25% of a "12 month commitment." I was only cancelling because they had made a drastic change to the time of the class, and I had chosen this location specifically because of that time. When I explained this, I was told that this was "neither here nor their because" the gym "reserved the right to change any and all class times." I cannot imagine who in the world can commit to 12 months for a 4-year-old when the school can bait and switch you with times whenever they would like. Now, they are refusing to speak to me, but they continue to take my money and bill my credit card even though they claimed we could at least hold. They are forcing me into a position where my only recourse is a legal one. Looking into other reviews now, I see that I am not the only person who has had this experience, and I wish I had known that they are so unscrupulous in advance of attending. The classes are very expensive. They like to hide this informationYou should expect to pay at least $164 per month, plus a joining fee, plus a minimum of an extra $30 every other month for belt testing for a disorganized and overly loud 30ish minutes of class. Also, the space is very hot in the summer, so you should expect to shell out more money so your child can wear a t-shirt in class during the warm weather. They only allow Master Chang's branded t-shirts in class. The children are also not adequately distanced. The location is right beside a toy store that always has toys on display outside, so you know, enjoy saying "No, I'm not buying you a toy" every time you enter and exit.  I have much more I can say, but I have a small child to attend to. I don't know how I could possibly  take my child here after finding out they have such aggressive policies. I wish I had known this before signing up, and I feel terribly guilty for convincing others to join. I hate to write long reviews, but I feel now that I need to make up for getting a friend locked into this situation by sharing my personal experience.