Mr Jox is encouraging, kind, and teaches not only martial arts but respectful and responsible…read moreactions as well

Kang's is an awesome Tae Kwon Do school. I started my son in the Little Dragons class and was so…read moreimpressed with his progress that I signed myself and my daughter up. We've all learned so much. I feel good knowing that my family can defend ourselves should anything happen. I highly recommend this class.

Sifu Daniels is an exceptional martial arts instructor. I had the privilege of training under him…read morefrom 1985 to 1990, and his teachings have had a lasting impact on my life. His skill, patience, and dedication to his students are unmatched. I hold him in the highest regard and deeply regret not being able to continue my training with him. Sifu Daniels is truly a master of his craft. I remember Sifu telling my class that we should not brag about our practice and if he ever heard that we were bragging (think Johnny Lawrence in the karate Kid 1) that he would take away our rights to wear of Fire Dragon School T-shirts. He would tell us to leave our egos in the glove compartment of the car when we got there. This really resonated with me. My brother thought it would be funny to grab me and put me in a bear hug, saying, "come on, let me see some of your stuff." I refused many times but he persisted and was taunting me. Finally, to get him to stop, I used a move that Sifu Daniels taught us in class and got out of the bear hug quite effortlessly, stunning my brother. He signed up for classes right after that and became a student of Sifu Daniels also. We eventually both had a good laugh about that time.

A real Judo/TKD School, with tradition and years of knowledge passed down through Grandmaster Kim,…read moreA true Judo icon and mentor. I had the privilege and honor of being one of his students growing up through middle school and into highschool.. now at 38, I want to achieve black belt rank. They are the best.

My son has been here for almost 4 years. We pay $105/month and can go to up to 3 classes a week so…read moreit's really a steal with that cost average of $9 a class if come 3x, $13 average for 2x a week. They have class as a group but do get one on one attention especially when noticed as needing more individualized help with new moves or new student. The belt promotion is based on when the staff feel they are ready to move up. New belts $60, uniforms are around $40 I believe (only need new uniforms when grow out). My son is 8 (almost 9) and is a blue belt. He goes to two classes a week 6-7pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. The staff are really great and know each kid by name, super helpful. The older kids/black belts help teach the younger. It is a family owned business here for years probably decades, they also have a North location run by the grandmaster's son. His grandsons are the primary instructors right now at this one. I got into it for the self discipline, self defense and elder respect it encourages. My son really likes it. It's year round. Masks used at all times right now. There are many poomsae (movements exercised as if there is an imaginary opponent) to learn and with each belt, one must demonstrate the number of these required to move up. They also spar at times and many exercise drills as a group. They do offer a free class to try out before joining. You can do taekwondo and judo, think the monthly rate for both is $150/mo.

My daughter has been a student at Young Brothers TKD for over a year and I couldn't be happier…read more When Gemma started here she was an obnoxious 5yr old, she would hit, yell, blatantly not listen, and she really didn't care; all of this stemmed from some unfortunate traumas. My daughters TKD training has taught her to be disciplined, respectful, and recognized as one of the most well behaved kids in her entire school. Throughout Gemma's time at Young Brothers she has had countless injuries (none of which were caused by TKD) and they have encouraged her to persevere with modified exercise to prevent further injury. My daughter got a concussion due to a fall and her neurologist (for CPRS and the concussion), pediatrician, and orthopedic all recommended for her to continue TKD with modification. EVERY Master who has taught Gemma throughout her injuries has respected her limits, taught her to protect herself, and to do what she can all while she continues to learn. I drive 25m each way twice a week to take Gemma to Young Brothers and I wouldn't change it; if you want the best you have to pursue the best. I'm proud of my daughter for being a student at Young Brothers and I couldn't imagine her anywhere else.

Shaolin Studios has been great for my son. He is slowly learning patience and self control. Master…read moreMichelle and Sensei Joe are incredible with these little kids. They are patient, understanding kind and strict all at the same time. Can't recommend them enough.

I started learning Kung Fu at SDSS a few months ago with my boyfriend, and it has been an amazing…read moreexperience. I am a beginner, and my boyfriend has been doing martial arts since he was seven, and we both thoroughly enjoy going here. We've learned so much, and we're constantly impressed by the kindness, respect and professionalism shown by the students and instructors at the studio. I would recommend this studio to anyone looking for a top-notch martial arts experience. Thank you SDSS!!

I had a chance to attend a no-gi and gi class at High Ground BJJ while I was in the area for the…read moreholidays. For a bit of background, I am a white belt with about 6 months of training (5 days a week) at my home gym. I had a great experience during both of the classes I attended. The no-gi class was very small, with only 2 other students and the instructor (it was Black Friday, so other students were probably busy buying new TVs and stuff). The small class was awesome for getting one-on-one instruction from the coach, Dave. It was a pretty standard class structure with warm ups, then drilling, and finally rolling. The warm up was light, and we moved immediately into drilling a north-south choke. I really liked the style of the drills because we slowly worked through the motion to properly get into the position, and then establishing the choke. We moved on to proper defense options for the same choke, and we had a chance to work among ourselves while the coach oversaw and provided feedback. During the gi class, we warmed up with some positional sparring from guard, and then moved on to a lapel choke and an arm in guillotine choke for drilling. The coach for this class, Patrick, provided a detailed walk through of each portion of the techniques, and was quick to give pointers during drilling. The class had a solid attendance of white through brown belts, and each person I worked with provided great live feedback as we trained. Everyone I encountered during my visits were very friendly, and put to rest any anxiety I had about training outside of my home gym. I thought the teachers did a fantastic job of explaining the proper techniques, the concepts behind them, and providing input as we drilled. Since this was my first real experience away from my home gym, I was nervous about rolling with unfamiliar people, but I quickly became comfortable with the other students because no one was trying to crank submissions, and everyone was very careful about safety. I am already planning to stop back here when I am in town again. If you are from the area, and you are looking for a way to get in shape, and/or learn real self-defense, then you should absolutely visit High Ground to see if it is a good fit for you! A big thank you to Tom for allowing me to visit his gym, and keep up with my training while away from home!

My 15 year old Son has been taking private lessons with Chris for about 8 months and the changes…read moreare dramatic in both his skills and attitude.Chris is a certified Boxing Coach with an awesome demeanor, he knows how to relate to teenagers and get the most out of them. He is very flexible with his schedule as school work and other sports seasons come and go. The Owners are 2 of the nicest people you will meet and the gym is the cleanest workout facility you will ever walk into.

My son went to Young Brothers in Aspinwall for almost 10 years! He has earned his third degree…read moreblack belt. Over the time we were there, Mr. and Mrs. Master Norris were absolutely wonderful. They are consistent and professional while also being a lot of fun. My son's self confidence increased as he mastered the skills required to obtain each belt. They also emphasize being a good person with strong values. It was all around a very welcoming and positive experience for all of us!

A warm, family atmosphere with the perfect blend of discipline and fun. The instructors are…read morewonderful, both in their skill at martial arts and their care for their students and the community at large. The schools are fortunate to have hands-on involvement from 9th degree Grandmaster Kong in the curriculum and at testing. Students are taught respect and self-control as well as physical activity. I've been attending for five years total, and my kids for two. There are many families at the school, and it's a great activity to do together. In response to the other reviewer - this is my perspective as a student and parent: There are tests every 2 months for color belts and 6 months for black belts. There are intermediate steps between belts (stripes or patches) so students don't advance a full belt level each time. The frequency of testing helps to keep younger students motivated with a consistent progression. It's true that students do not often fail testing, but that is because they are not even allowed to attend a test until they have proven themselves ready for the next level. That said, belts must be earned and students can fail if they do not prepare. The testing fees and schedule are comparable to other martial arts schools, in my experience. Twice a year, Young Brothers holds an inter-school tournament to benefit charity. Its students have consistently performed well at both the regional US Open in West Virginia and the national US Open in Las Vegas. This school is a solid, traditional Tae Kwon Do experience.