All of the years this place has been in business and the wall of fame on their wall when you walk…read morein the door make you believe that you have landed in the right place. Watching their green belts work out and the amount of discipline was amazing - so I had high hopes. However, their teaching method includes a lot of belittling of students and tearing them down. My son was told he was fat (he isn't), lazy (he is an average pre-teen), uncoordinated (he is, but he is also teachable as he is NOT a natural athlete) and that he lacked focus. Now I do not think any child should be told they are uncoordinated, this tears down their self-esteem, honestly it's part of the reason we chose a martial art, so he could learn balance and to control his rapidly growing body. Instead coaches should look for and highlight strengths, give tools to help with coordination and build confidence. Don't the uncoordinated also deserve the knowledge of self defense? Calling him lazy even if you are angry at his lack of effort is not - in my opinion - what a coach should do with young kids. Regarding the "lack of focus" statement, yes my son does lack focus. We told them he had a focus issue (slight Aspergers issue) when we signed him up. They assured us they could handle him and had in fact worked with kids like him in the past. He is a straight A honor roll student who has never had a single disciplinary issue in school (even with his lack of focus). He has taken previous martial arts classes, baseball, wrestling and soccer and never had an issue with a coach. By his 5th week in the dojo he was crying on the drive home (he is not a kid that cries). He was saying that he felt terrible about himself and that the coach (Richard) did nothing but make fun of him and tear him down. It got to the point where he dug his heels in and refused to go. So we sadly withdrew him from the classes about 10 weeks in. So here I am wondering if others had similar experiences, so I got online to read reviews. There is another review here on Yelp besides this one but you have to search for it, it is listed clear at the bottom when you scroll down under "1 Review that is not currently recommended". It is from a former student that basically said almost word for word the types of things my own son said. I do not know why YELP is hiding that review (although the review is a little crass) because as a parent I would want to know what a former student had to say, and it would have made me more aware in the beginning to key in to what my wonderful son was telling me, instead of letting him be tore down for 10 weeks. Yelp should not be hiding that review. So here is my summation. This dojo has 35+years of teaching. It has crowned 75+ black belts. Their students are very disciplined when you watch them in action. It's a nice dojo, good equipment, good student to teacher ratio and affordable. So Richard and Cindy at most levels are doing well at what they do. Obviously some kids can thrive in their classes under their teaching style and have. However, if you have a kid that needs a little extra understanding and will not thrive in an environment where he is being barked at by an alpha male then I urge you to stay there as your child trains and watch the classes and make sure he/she is getting what they need. I urge you to listen to what they are telling you if this militaristic style of teaching is breaking them as opposed to building them up. Give the place a chance, but be aware it is not for everyone.

From the owner: Richard and Cindy teach Goju Ryu karate, Cross Training (Non-Impact) Aerobics, and Goju Nei Gong…read more(Internal Energy)

I have been with USKS for about a year and look forward to every practice…read more Sensei Lori is knowledgeable, focused, and will ensure you have had a good workout and have learned new techniques at each session. Karate is all about discipline and personal growth. Lori and Grand Master Jim ensure that discipline is the aim for every lesson. If you want to get back into good health, I would suggest working out with us at USKS. If you want to learn to defend yourself and your family, I would suggest working out with us at USKS. If you want your children to learn discipline and and the rewards of hard work, I would suggest you send them to work out with us at USKS. Dr. JR

Great Dojo, Sensei Randy is not just a instructor is an inspiration for the kids and students, and…read morethe students are not just instructed they are loved! I have not seen the passion that Sensei Randy have for teaching Karate

I've trained in multiple states over the course of many years. This is hands down the best dojo…read moreI've ever trained in! New Mexico Shotokan will always be my home. Sensei Randy is such a great and versatile teacher. Whatever your goals are, New Mexico Shotokan is the place. This school trains traditional Shotokan, Meibukan Goju Ryu, Okinawan Kobudo and even Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iajitsu. Great family environment and excellent training facility. Thank you New Mexico Shotok

Well in 2023 I thought Gracie barra was the best Jiujistu dojo but unfortunately they lost a lot of…read morestudents and the dojo doesn't feel the same anymore like don't give me wrong there Jiujistu is fun but it doesn't feel the same like it used to.. but I recommend this one if you're on a budget compared to the others and there no longer Gracie barra there Gentle art Jiu-Jitsu now and there located at Impact martial arts now.

Gracie Barra Los Lunas has charged me for several months; after requesting cancellation in January…read morefor my seven year old son. He loved his time at GB LL. My family has been overcharged more than $800, as of August 8, 2024, I am still being charged. I have tried to contact their phone number, email, etc. NO RESPONSE

There is a focus on the art of karate, discipline, and self-mastery. The lessons learned from…read moreSensei Nagatomo carryover to our everyday work, school, and personal achievements.

Great traditional Shotokan Dojo with highest rank Sensei. This is the one of the top 5 Karate dojo…read morein United States. If you are looking for the Karate Dojo in NM, this is the only place to learn real traditional Japanese Karate.

Excellent culture of learning and great instructors make this place a gem in Santa Fe. Highly…read moreinclusive and adaptive, while faithful to Tang Soo Do and a positive environment make this a place for any sincere and humble martial artist to learn and grow. Master Meyer is fantastic, highly recommend.

I was working on a pyung ahn form, aka pinan or pyung hua, which are the turtle forms. I was…read morethoroughly impressed by Master Meyer's explanation of a particular set of movements which was a crescent kick then an unnoticeable mental pause to show balance, an ommitted foot stomp, the shoulder butt and extending out with a long reaching back fist. He explained to me, articulately and succinctly, not only the movements of the form, but of the optional omission of the stomp, the optional crane stance, and the history of changes in the form. I found this very interesting and it showcased one of the many ways that I am impressed by his knowledge and teaching ability. I am also impressed by his agility, speed and power. I have to work very hard to get the snap of the dobak but he makes it look effortless. I also enjoy very much working with my fellow clasmates. They are a good crowd. Master Meyer maintains a pleasant environnent in which to work. If you enjoy the art of karate, the art of Tang Soo Do, then you will enjoy coming to Tang Soo Do of Santa Fe. See you in the dojang! Seth