I can't speak highly enough about how amazing Garaguso is…read more Last year, we were searching for activities for our daughter. She was still a little too young to join a sports team. We knew she would take ice skating lessons but that was not enough. Enter GCMA. I happened to be driving down Haddon Ave when I noticed a sign offered a free trial class for kids. This was perfect, as we were not ready to commit to something out daughter might not like. So, we signed her up for the trial class. She was meek, quiet, and in need of exercise. Garaguso offered the opportunity to help with all of these things. Being a creature of habit and craver of structure, martial arts training turned out to be something she absolutely loved right off the bat. She's grown confident, came out of her shell, and is fully capable of defending herself. Moreover, Garaguso teaches the kids Korean, life lessons, and respect. They have a word of the month for each class, the kids things like honesty and respect. Today, they taught the kids a safe procedure of what to do if you get separated from your parents and the concept of a "safe stranger". Second only to Goddard School, Garaguso is easily the best investment we have made in our child's personal development.

Honestly we have found a path for our sons that was unexpected yet keeps giving back!! After…read moresearching the local area for karate studios for our then 5 year old boy, we pretty much threw in the towel because we just didn't click in any studios with what we thought our son needed. We wanted owners that actually train themselves and hold current credentials, a staff to support those ideals and not only teach technique but also life lessons, and last but not least self discipline/self defense. My Mom works in Haddonfield and in Dec 2013 decided to purchase a promotional package to get our oldest son's feet wet into the martial arts subculture. When she went to the studio she was greeted by a young attentive gentleman who is a 2nd degree black belt himself and owns/runs the operation. She could feel it was a good match! Our son started a week or two later and that was basically the beginning of this path. He started as a super ninja and was exposed to all different techniques and lessons while also doing some fun activities at the end of every class! It helps that he actually is a "natural" which we have to thank not only my Mom but also the instructors for noticing it and also nurturing it. He is currently in solid color belts, the leadership program and STORM team. STORM is an amazing concept to endorse the color belts to take their training a step further and help the younger "ninjas" hone in on their training as on-site role models. This husband/wife team has really taken this studio to another level in this last calendar year. Mrs. Huver , having experience being a First grade teacher, joined the school full-time in the beginning of the summer. She just added a woman's point of view and assisted in tightening up the scheduling and planning. More programs have been added, they periodically hold special events/parties and demos, and they work together on the Dojo which is a great example of support for the children to experience. The decor in the waiting area is constantly changing and keeping everyone's interest. They have this awesome FULL WALL CHALKBOARD that they draw graphics to grab the children's attention but also convey all the information needed (belt testing dates, upcoming events, etc) We have recently started our 3 year old and he loves it too! Our two sons actually train at home together which is a great bonding experience for them. While my lil ninja is on the mat, his older brother is the STORM assistant which is everything a parent could dream of. Watching our two boys grow and learn together is amazing but having them be apart of an amazing studio with a great sense of community is priceless. We feel so lucky to be apart of the GCMA family!

Master Blair has been my teacher and mentor since the early 1970s. He is by far the MOST…read moreknowledgeable instructor, not only in martial arts (of which his expertise is immeasurable) but also in life skills. He tells it like it is and alway speaks and teaches the full truth. Moo Duk Kwan Martial Arts is by far one of the best schools in the area!!!

This establishment has completely lost my respect. A recommendation to any family or friends is…read morehighly unlikely due to their extreme lack of professionalism.

I have been attending a women's cardio kickboxing and self defense class this winter at Kempo with…read moreSensei Laurie Smith (or Mrs. Sensei as she is in my mind). This is my first time doing any kind of self defense or martial arts, but Mrs. Sensei makes all the women in the class feel very comfortable no matter their experience level. She is so patient and kind and such a mom figure to all the ladies in the class! Mrs. Sensei says she likes to keep things "old school" and doesn't pump up the place with music as we practice, giving us the ability to focus, pace ourselves, and ask questions along the way. She clearly explains the concepts of our drills so we know why we're doing what we're doing. She is always open to answer any questions about the exercises and meets each woman where they are in their fitness journey. Kempo also gives back to the community twice a year around Valentine's Day and Halloween, offering free classes to kids who may not otherwise have tried or been able to afford a martial arts class. It's great to see that it really is "family fitness" there! Many of the women in my class have children in Kempo's kids' classes and bring their kids out to their different events they host (like movie nights!). The location is easy to find in the Hung Vuong Shopping Center next to the Tutti Toscani's restaurant and Soccer Post store. I'm really glad I signed up for this class, and I hope to attend another class there in the future!

I have been taking my grandson to Kempo for 8+ years. He is now 16 yo and I cannot say enough…read moreabout how great this school is for anyone interested in martial arts. Any one regardless of age, gender, skills will benefit from learning. The Sensai (s) teach to the class and the individual needs of the student. So, sign up and enjoy!

Bought shoes from them online. Shoes were listed as Unisex. When they arrived, they were way too…read morebig, and when I asked if they tend to run big, was told they are narrow and if anything would run small. I then read the entire description and at the very bottom found a line: "Women order one size smaller." I brought this up and was told, and I quote directly, "They are true to size if a man wore them. These are men sized shoes. Since your a women you would be one size smaller." It's a man's world, ladies, and if I were you, I would take my business elsewhere. I got stuck with a 20% restocking fee because they can't correctly disclose their sizing, rather jamming in a disclaimer where you have to click "read more" to see it, and I still don't have the shoes I need. Will certainly be looking elsewhere. Overall, this was a simple problem that could have been easily resolved without berating me about item descriptions and restocking fees. Customer service was unnecessarily rude, and I just don't have time to deal with businesses like that, and you probably don't either.

Tried to do business with this company and they could not understand my address and ended up…read morecalling me an idiot. They were the rudest, worst people to deal with in my 35 years of martial arts. Unbelievably defensive, rude, and unhelpful at all. Seemingly unable to grasp the idea of customer service or even how to answer or ask a question. Overall - the worst possible, lowest condemnation. GO ELSEWHERE!!!