This is a school that teaches Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu under Sifu Shannon Moore, disciple of…read moreGrandmaster William Cheung (disciple of Grandmaster Ip Man). I've practiced martial arts (Karate, Taekwondo, and Wushu) for about a total of 10 years, so i've been around several different schools and Masters and Sifus. Sifu Shannon Moore teaches traditional, practical, and sport aspects of Wing Chun. Very knowledgeable and experienced as one would know from just listening and conversing with him. Sifu Shannon Moore takes great pride in providing hands on training and development with his students as opposed to some other schools i have been to where the senior students primarily teach. You may ask... well what the heck is this Wing Chun mumbo jumbo. How is it any different from other martial art styles that also teach self-defense? Wing Chun is an amazing and beautiful kung fu style different from many of today's popular styles, such as Karate, Taekwondo, and Shaolin kung fu. While these styles may focus on blocking first and then attacking, Wing Chun teaches well-coordinated angular defense and simultaneous attack, operating on the center line, not drawing back (windup) before striking; instead striking from any position. This both increases the speed and eliminates the telegraphing of the strike. Using structure of the entire body to create power in a small space. This way, in the time it takes a student of another style to throw one or two punches, a Wing Chun student will throw at least nine. This system relies on biomechanics, not brute force and is a scientific yet theoretically based martial arts style focusing on close-range combat. Wing Chun is based on the concepts and principles of simplicity, economy of movement, and economy of energy. This art is a true internal and external system designed so you can learn the system in 3-5 years. It is a science in motion that is simple yet explosive. Bear in mind, i said learn the system in 3-5 years. Mastering is a whole other story. =) Anyone who is interested the martial arts, especially Wing Chun, should definitely come check it out. Sifu Shannon Moore even offers a FREE first introductory class so anyone interested can get their feet wet. I came, i tried, and now i'm hooked. Check it out for yourself! Keep that Wu Sao up! You'll learn what that means, one way or another. =)

Master Moore has a wealth of knowledge and is comfortable sharing it with his students. No…read morepressure or sales tactics, just a master with a clear understanding of the art he teaches in full and a friendly and accomodating group of fellow students. It is easy to fall in love with Wing Chun, and I highly recommend it and the instructor to give you a fuller understanding in your martial arts journey. As Master Moore would say, "Keep your Wu Sao up"...

The most disappointing place. if you aren't a member of their demo team you are overlooked. on more…read morethan one occasion, ok, many many occasions I've witnessed them disrespecting students. I've heard them say "not good", "too hard, lose weight", or make fun of children's hair or clothing. They admonish children who aren't old enough to drive, or are late because they are being tutored. They preach respect but are the most disrespectful men I've ever come across. waiting for our contract to be done then we are gone. Literally go anywhere but here.

We moved here from Northern Virginia almost three years ago, and searched for an excellent Tae Kwon…read moreDo dojang for a long time. We tried several different places, but they just did not measure up to our old one (Tiger Den). Finally we discovered Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do, in Ellicott City. I have been saying for years that we need something like this here! You will find the instructors, Master Shin and Master Chong are both experts in Tae Kwon Do, however most importantly are enthusiastic about the sport! They have a way of encouraging the kids to learn while strengthening their bodies and teaching respect. My son's behavior improved immediately after a few classes. He wants to do well for the Masters and he has developed an appreciation for the Korean teachings of respect. Most of all, he is excited to learn and has a goal to strive for black belt. The Masters get the kids to think about goals, which is what they need. My son even has the thought the he could compete one day, just like the Masters. I believe with excellent teachers like Master Shin and Master Chong it is possible! You will find the dojo is always clean and everything is new. They have state of the art equipment, and benches for the parents to sit and watch. The schedule is very accommodating. You can choose from a variety of classes from afternoon to late evening, and even Saturday classes. The class time is just under an hour, so not too long for busy schedules and it does not interfere with homework. You will find price to be comparable to others in the area, and they do accept payment plans. It is well worth the money, and it has been my experience that the class sizes are small enough that each child gets individual instruction and attention. Overall, this is a success for Ellicott City! This is exactly the type of Tae Kwon Do we needed. They have a website that gives more information of their backgrounds. Check it out...and give them a call.

I am a active black belt in this dojo and even though I'm falling behind this dojo has taught me…read morehow to never give up and enjoy the life i have or at least try and if you don't think it will work for you I recommend giving it a try

Had my daughter's 6th birthday party at the Eldersburg location in mid-March. The instructor and…read morehis assistant were absolutely wonderful. They made everything super easy for me. Basically the only thing I had to provide were the participants and the cake. The instruction time was super fun for the kids and even one of the dad's participated. Everyone had a great time and I would consider having another party there. My daughter had never done any form of martial arts before. She had both boys and girls present. Time spent at Tristar was so enjoyable she has asked when she can do it again. Other parents have told me their kids were equally excited. I would not have changed a thing. Thanks so much Tristar.

This program is outstanding. Professor Bam and Master K teach the kids respect, discipline, but…read morealso make sure the kids are having fun. It's a great opportunity for kids to make new friends and learn from their peers. Master K and Professor Bam are extremely patient with the kids and take time to give feedback to help your child improve. My wife and I highly recommend!

Completely neglectful and unprofessional establishment! I wanted to enroll my 3 yr old in the BAMS…read moreLittle Ninja's, age 3-6 program. I spoke more with Professor Bam, the owner, about the program and although there were many other programs near us I chose to support even though it was 30+ mins away. He even mentioned how his son started as a toddler at the gym. However, I quickly realized they have no idea how to run a class for 3 year olds. 1st Orientation - I quickly realized we were in a class with older/advanced belted kids who were already enrolled (maybe 6-8+ year olds). I was given the impression that we would attend a trial for the Little Ninjas kids class, not a drop-in to an advanced class with current students of older ages/belts. However, like the champ that he is, my child did a great job trying to keep up in spite of the lack of developmentally appropriate instruction. The owner insisted my child did well (given the circumstances) and said he should continue the trial period. 2nd Orientation - we arrived 5-10 mins early, did covid pre-screening & temp checks with Kimber, the owner's wife/co-instructor, who was not present at the 1st orientation. Red flag #1: After pre-screening, I sat down to take my child's shoes off, but was told I couldn't sit on the chair bc of covid protocol. Ok cool - I got up, took his shoes off while crouched on the floor. Side note, I'm pregnant, but understand that protocol is for everyone. I then asked Kimber if I could use the gym restroom. Though I am visibly pregnant, she said I couldn't use the open restroom (located 5 ft away from me) due to covid, but could walk all the way to the main entrance of the bldg and find another. I looked at her with absurdity, but again respected the protocol and waddled all the way through the main bldg in search of a restroom which were all locked! Y'all, it took me 10 MINS to find one and a janitor to unlock it!! All bc she didn't let me use the one in the facility BEFORE class even started. If we were pre-screened to enter the gym, what was the big deal? Afterwards, I waddled all the way back around to the gym only to find my 3 y/o child OUTSIDE with just his socks on and Kimber standing inside the doorway like security. I asked why my child was put out with no shoes, she claims bc he wasn't listening/following along with the owner who was leading the older kids in a belt advancement test...says he kept taking off his mask and couldn't be in the gym without it, so he had to stand outside (without shoes!). I realized my son's mask was wet, took him to the car to get a fresh dry mask. I bring him back to the gym and she says she doesn't think the class is a good fit for him because of his age (well yeah, Kimber...he's 3 in an advanced "orientation" with over a dozen 6-8+ year olds). Kimber's verbal abuse continued as she called my child verbally unresponsive and asked me if he'd ever been to "other types of classes before". For the last 15 mins of class, Kimber dumped my child in the back of the class to fend for himself without any proper instruction. After class, she insisted we not enroll in the Little Ninja's class which would have been developmentally age appropriate. We came for a fun trial, but only received abuse and neglect. ...and Kimber, please do not message me on here to offer a farce of an apology in an attempt to vindicate yourself for your calloused and neglectful behavior. You know what you did and, as long as this review is, it still doesn't even fully describe the extent of your gross unprofessionalism. There is not a word you can type here that would excuse your actions nor negate the karma that you just asked for or may even have already gotten. Instead, do some deep self-reflection on this feedback and strive to implement better policies to make sure that the student of any parent who woefully spends their hard earned money with you, gets the absolute best care and service. Would you have treated your own child in that manner? A BETTER ATTITUDE can take you further than the negativity that you so boldly displayed!

Since the incident last August I see some parents did stay. I also see new management and a Master…read more The open door policy to the parents that they could come and sat to watch their kids at anytime. Parents and kids are much happier and new students are still signing up. It's so relax and joyful to be there. One bad seed shouldn't punish the whole school especially since no one knew of this incident. This is only my opinion. All of us don't think alike.

My son loves it here! The Master and his Assistant are both great with the kids. I highly recommend.read more

Very good service Master Jose is really respectful and professional. They provide amazing…read moreself-defense and martial arts too they are also very well with children and discipline I would recommend this to everyone

Best spot in the DMV! Master Jose is responsible, respectful, professional, and caring. Throughout…read morethe years, all 4 of my kids have attended, and their character have been positively impacted by him, his staff, and this establishment. 100/10 recommend, and with their new location not far from the old, I'm excited to see how He gets to impact our community for the better

Ladies, if you're interested in learning self‑defense, but feel hesitant about training in a…read morepredominantly male environment, I highly recommend Crazy88! In Jiu Jitsu, you'll be surrounded by positive, respectful, and encouraging male energy, while gaining the confidence and skills to protect yourself. In Muy Thai, Kayla is a phenomenal coach, who is funny, personable and is excellent at teaching fundamentals in a way that is both fun and challenging!

My Son was amazing at all his training. He has obtained a lot of discipline and lots of fighting…read moreskills while he has been here. I would say this place is best for my child.

Terrible establishment. Go to the next location down the street. This place is dirty and has rude…read morestaff that threaten to fight you if you ask why they take money out of your account whenever they feel like it. They never know why their billing does anything and they are horrible with any type of customer service.

After just a few weeks, I'm so glad I signed up. The training top notch, the instructors know their…read morestuff and the teammates are all friendly and welcoming. There's no ego or bullying. Definitely worth checking out whatever your skill level and background.