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    Aiken Taekwondo Academy

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 6:30 PM

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    Martial Arts Academy

    Martial Arts Academy

    3.0
    (2 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    My two sons have studied at Martial Arts Academy for a combined eighteen years. They are currently…read more12 and 15 years old. I am surprised that the individual who posted a negative review of our school never bothered to attend a single class before doing so. Our students and competitive team are a family. We have dedicated masters who are internationally recognized in the Olympic sport of Taekwondo. We sweep the medals at every competition we attend. Our instructors are caring and knowledgeable, but they are demanding of excellence. Truly, this school is not for everyone. If you don't want to work hard and give your best - it is not for you. If you want to buy a belt for promotion every 3 months it is not for you. If you want to truly learn martial arts, learn to defend yourself, learn sportsmanship and competition, than this is the place for you.

    My husband, teenage daughter, and I went to this place to find out what days and times they were…read moreopen and how much it costs. We spoke to an older black guy who took us into his office and showed us a video of what he teaches. He then, out of nowhere, says "You're Mexican, what part of Mexico are you from?" "Do you know the Sanchez brothers?" I told him I was born in Merced California, and he replied with "Oh, well there's a lot of Mexicans in Aiken." He made me, my husband, and my daughter feel uncomfortable, things got really awkward after that. We were only there to get information. (They charge $109 a month.) We moved from California in July 2016 and we were hoping to find our daughter a place where she can do martial arts, but this is definitely not the one. I do not recommend this place.

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    Black Tiger Tae Kwon Do

    Black Tiger Tae Kwon Do

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    40.6 mi

    Five stars for sure. First, I love that they split their monthly cost into weekly payments. Very…read morehelpful for families on a budget. Second, our 8yr old son truly loves it here. The staff is very kind but appropriately firm. We have noticed such a positive difference in our son in the short few months that he has been here. He's less forgetful at home and has been taking more responsibility for himself. He's excited and motivated to go to every class. We look forward to spending many more years at Black Tiger.

    My family has been attending BT for close to a year now and we have been having good results…read more Master Black is a good instructor and his training style holds to the 5 tenants of Taekwondo. I don't have other martial arts instruction to really compare to, but in comparison of outlets and activities for our kids and as a family as a whole, this is a very good one. While going to those trampoline parks may be fun to go to, there isn't a whole lot that you take away unless you only wanted a diversion that was one-time or sporadic. Attending BT gives you and your family the opportunity to build your physical health, a development of character, and it's also a great way for families to spend time together. If you're looking for only that one-time or sporadic participation, this isn't for that. Like if you go on a diet, your goal may involve loosing weight or eating more healthy. If you engage in weight-training, your goal may be to build more muscle mass. None of those things can be done just once or twice, you need to stick with it before any results are obtained. If you decide to attend BT, Master Black has entire months planned out to in advance to train and educate all of his students, kids, juveniles, and adults alike, in building themselves on those different levels. It doesn't require the commitment of the entire taekwondo lifestyle, but the benefits of physical and character development last beyond the class. No trampoline park can do that. What I would have liked better is the physical building. I need higher-intensity work-outs and more often than what BT provides, so I work out extra on the side for that. Another downside is that there are only a few adults who participate (many parents do come by, but only their kids attend). So the variety of styles and opponents to spar with is limited. I do like that Master Black has a wealth of knowledge and experience with Taekwondo. He is friendly and also good with kids too (he is also a father, so he has that insight as well). Many of the students have been attending for years, working their way even up to Black Belt. So I'd rate a 4.5-5 stars, most especially because my kids enjoy it so much.

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