My daughter started here after learning some basics through a program at Lifetime Athletic. When we left that gym, we weren't able to travel to the classes the instructor had opened on the other side of town. We went to a birthday party at Champion Martial Arts, in a small strip club near a Safeway on Darnestown Road, and the style of teaching was nothing like the other classes I had seen taught. No line of kids learning a routine. Just organized chaos of kids all over the room, running and jumping. It was amazing. We signed her up that week. Master Kim is able to somehow know every student by name, even when they're new, their strengths and weaknesses, who they interact with, how they receive feedback. In a class of 20 students, he manages individual instruction for them all.
From a financial standpoint, the gym is the a good value because Master Kim is intent that every class paid is taken. It's not on me to ensure a reschedule, he will text my teenage daughter to ensure the class is included, because he wants them to succeed. Through Covid, he taught every class himself. My daughter was shocked, because she'd never seen him in action, at how skilled he is in each of the Martial Arts he'd claimed black belt status. Apparently, he wasn't lying about that! No matter who you are, Master Kim promises he will teach you....when someone fails in a belt test or just doesn't make it high enough on a jump, he says "It's okay. I will teach you." Of all activities I've enrolled my children, Martial Arts are my favorite. They teach discipline, confidence, self defense, healthy competition, respect, and personal achievement. read more