My son attends this school. We are very pleased. His father was in taekwondo for his childhood and…read moreinto young adulthood, and was an instructor. He's very impressed with the instructor's teaching with the kids. Disciplined so they take it serious, but patient so they learn and get good quality technique.

As someone who actually went to the classes I can speak honestly about the instructors and classes…read more The instructors here are incredibly patient, and make sure to prioritize teaching self discipline, patience, and control over all. The material itself is incredibly useful for self defense and learning traditional Taekwondo and Hapkido forms if you're interested in that as well. Another review here is rather angered at the black belt testing and how it is formatted, however as a second degree black belt I'll speak truthfully. Yes, the black belt test is hard. It's to show that you have learned over the years and what you are capable of. The private classes on Saturday mornings are one of the best things I'd recommend since the grandmaster or main instructor at the time would teach you accordingly to your level and help you improve at a higher rate almost. Taking the private classes does not guarantee you will pass the test, it is up to your hard work and efforts to learn. The location and class itself is well organized, the instructors know how to explain things, and it's well kept. As a whole I would recommend you bring your kids here as it teaches self defense and the kids, parents, and instructors are incredibly kind.

The business has been there many years and the master teaches character building as a means of self…read moredefense and sport tkd as a point of focus for training. I wouldn't go there as an adult but it is great for kids to learn leadership and self control.=

My son has attended this school for two years now. This school works hard on improving a childs…read moreability to focus and their ability to listen to orders. In class, he is learning to exercise the body and the memory. My son has learned to speak to a group and to command a group. Through this school, he has discovered strengths in himself. Im glad we joined.

My son has been attending this place for over a year and he loves it. He has more confidence in…read morehimself. This place definitely helped him to stay more focused. Best part he made new friends.

My wife and I are thrilled that we enrolled both of our sons at Freedom Martial Arts (FMA). Master…read moreParth and his team are outstanding instructors--patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in every student's growth. We've really appreciated how they go above and beyond to build community and make the experience fun, hosting events like movie nights, water balloon battles, and holiday parties. Since joining, we've seen a noticeable boost in our boys' confidence, discipline, and perseverance. They look forward to every class, and we couldn't be happier with their progress. We highly recommend FMA to any family looking for a dojo that truly cares.

Kim's Hapkido is an awesome place! My son started at the South Pasadena location when he was 5. But…read moreafter only 3 months, the Covid pandemic shut down everything. Afterwards, at age 8, he had his second start and has been learning Hapkido for nearly 4 years now. He enjoys it a lot. This school is a wonderful place to learn self-defense, develop self-confidence and how to stand up to bullies, practice discipline and respect, and forge friendships. Master Kim and every single instructor are great with the kids (and adult students, too!). Hapkido as a martial art combines kicking, striking, throws, grappling and joint locks into a very effective self-defense system. While these techniques might seem scary and, as a parent, one might be concerned about injuries during practice, there is no reason to worry at Kim's Hapkido. The entire team of instructors is patient and skilled, and safe instructions have priority. In all the years watching my son practice, I've never witnessed an accident or unsafe instructions, including during the sparring sessions. Kim's Hapkido employs a neat belt system, with about 13 different belt colors and stripes from white to black belt. While these many steps are more than what you typically have in other martial arts, they provide an effective motivational tool to keep attending practice. Achieving the next level belt color is based on performance and an official exam (with board breaking!), and each kid is immensely proud when they are awarded the new belt. No belt is given merely based on the time spent in the dojang, but rather is awarded based on the merits of having learned the respective set of techniques. By now, my son has climbed up the belt ranking by 10 steps, and each successful passing of a belt exam represents a wonderful highlight that nurtures his self-confidence and personal growth. The adult classes at the South Pasadena location usually are 8-15 in size, whereas the kids' classes are larger, depending of the day of the week. However, in all classes there are always multiple black belt instructors available; therefore the teacher-to-student ratio is excellent; during the detailed technique portion of the class, safe and personalized instructions are assured. My son attends practice 2-3 times per week (depending on his soccer practice), plus 1 sparring session in addition. The sparring sessions are restricted to intermediate + advanced students and require the wearing of well-padded sparring gear (hitting the head is prohibited!). The gender distribution is about 50:50, and it is great to see how girls hold their own during sparring; a valuable lesson to learn for the boys! Another clever concept is Master Kim's Star Program, where kids can earn small, star-shaped merit badges for their uniform, based on achievements outside of Hapkido (such as in school or church or another sport). Some of the kids wear over a dozen of them as a proud display of their varied accomplishments during their young lives! This is one more example of how thoughtful this place is with regard to instilling a sense of achievement in its students. Despite its location in the heart of South Pasadena with its high rental costs, Kim's Hapkido has managed to keep its membership fees fair and affordable, which I appreciate. The studio is nicely spacious and there is a designated seating area for the parents in case they want to stay during class and observe (or read a book). Parking is easy and free; there is street parking along Fair Oaks Ave, dedicated parking behind the studio, and a large lot behind the Canoe House across the street.

I highly recommend Kim's hapkido! The teachers are excellent. They instill discipline and respect,…read morebut do it in a compassionate way. My son spent about a year and a half there and is much more confident. He achieved his yellow belt with a lot of work and practice. The kids learn self defense abd get good exercise in a fun, safe environment

I can't say enough great things about Kenpo 5.0 Burbank and Sensei Arman! We live 20 miles away yet…read morecome to class twice a week with great joy! Sensei Arman teaches the kids with such an incredible attitude and humor that even when the class ends the kids don't want to leave. My son has developed so much confidence which shows inside and outside the studio! Kenpo 5.0 also teaches great qualities outside the classes, requiring kids to maintain good grades, complete chores and be polite, respectful and encourages them to help others. If you are looking for a fun physical activity for your kids, this is the place!!

My daughter's are having a wonderful experience at Jeff Speaksman Burbank Kenpo 5.0. Sensei Arman…read moreis patient, encouraging, and doing a great job building confidence, discipline, and respect while making classes fun for the students. The environment is welcoming and supportive, and Sensei Arman genuinely cares about each student's progress. We've seen a big improvement in the girls focus and self-confidence. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a great place for their child to learn Kenpo.

Master Shawn and the Panther program has been a great experience! We started our 7-year-old and…read more11-year-old in private classes to see how they liked it, and here we are two months later, enrolling them in the 3x/week group classes. We're here for good! They just tested for their yellow belts yesterday, and they were so excited. They practiced their forms, kicks, punches and their breathing until they nailed it. I was looking for a few things in a martial arts program: I want them to understand respect for one another and their teachers, discipline, conditioning, goal setting, the importance of effort, and taking care of their bodies. I also want both of them to be able to defend themselves if needed. I truly believe all of this comes with the program at Panther. Keep in mind that the program is an investment, both money and time, but I believe it's an investment that'll form character and last a lifetime.

I have two boys that attend Panther Martial Arts. Grand Master Shawn has a gift for working with…read morechildren and bringing out out their confidence and boosting their spirit. My younger son, who has ADHD, participated for about a year. There were times when he wanted to give up and quit, but each instructor was able to help him to find a reason to continue. My older son just received his purple belt and is excited about beginning to assist teaching the younger age classes. Every instructor at Panther has been kind and compassionate and they all teach my boys respect, courtesy and commitment.

This is a great Taekwondo place where my 5-year-old son experienced Taekwondo, and I really…read moreappreciate how the instructor gives each student individual attention, almost like a one-on-one class. I'm very grateful for the instructor's passionate and dedicated teaching. Highly recommended here!

The instructor is amazing and what I consider a real, top of the line Instructor. I have been…read morewatching my friend here a few times now and I can feel how amazing the energy in the room is. Everyone is very supportive. If you want to learn taekwondo, have fun, and feel inspired this is the place for you! I have seen all ages and abilities here and it's very clear that this is the real deal!

Master Lee is an amazing instructor! This particular space is awesome they just opened up a few…read moremonths ago but he has decades of experience. Our experience is for our 6 year old and our friend has an older son that has been with him for many years. I love that this is a non profit organization and they are helping under privileged kids as well. The classes are so affordable especially compared to other places and for up to 3x a week of practice! So many class options starting with age 3 and strength and conditioning classes for adults I will definitely try out the Fight Fit class myself! So happy we found Master Lee & PSP!!

Master Lee is an exemplary and dedicated master with emphasis on rigor. My daughter enjoyed both…read moreTaekwondo sparring classes and poosae (form) classes. She started participating in both regional and National competitions under Master's supervision. Master Lee was an amazing coach. His dedication speaks itself. Sophia has learned so much discipline and confidence through Taekwondo with Master Lee.