My 8 year old daughter has been attending CMA Forest Hills since last September and is currently an Orange Tip belt. We've had a wonderful experience. Taekwondo has helped build her confidence, keep her active, and teach valuable life lessons like discipline, respect, and perseverance. We've seen so much growth in her both on and off the mat. Master Charleston and all of the instructors are fantastic--patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in the kids' success. The classes are structured, engaging, and fun. I highly recommend CMA Forest Hills to any parent looking for a positive activity that helps their child grow in confidence, character, and fitness. read more

Champions Martial Arts Forest Hills - First regional tournament - Taekwondo Near Me - Queens, New York

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My son has been attending CMA for about six months and has had an incredible experience! Master Charleston and the entire staff are fantastic teachers, very patient, and wonderful with all of the kids. From the first class, they do a great job of making every student feel welcome, while also teaching them discipline and respect. Every single child that has tried out a class here while we have been members has ended up joining. They also have many activities, camps, and Friday night parties to further build the community. I can't recommend them enough! read more

My 6 year old daughter is taking classes here since last year. Master Charleston and team have been very supportive of her development both as a practitioner and as a person. First trial period she was lost and scared; had little confidence and struggled to engage, but after the first week the instructors helped her personally adapt. Now she is passionate about the sport and is making friends through the experience. I have nothing to say but grateful words for helping CMA make my daughter a stronger person. Happy to connect for any details privately, Thanks. read more

Champions Martial Arts Forest Hills - Six months in and competing for nationals - Taekwondo Near Me - Queens, New York

If you are looking for a martial art place, CMA Forest Hills is the right place. Not only did my son Jacob learned about Taekwondo skills but also confidence. Master Charleston, Master Sharon, all the instructors and staffs are friendly and easy to approach. They are great with teaching. We also had my son's birthday party there a year ago. The party was amazing and all the kids had so much fun. Highly recommended! read more

Life changing! The entire team is amazing and they always give it their all. Highly recommend!

Updated 5/2024. My kids have reached the level of black belt and now it starts the self defense part of the journey. Very exciting. If you are looking for a place to teach your kids a valuable life skill like self defense and respect consider this martial arts school. There are many franchises around the 5 boroughs in case you move. You can host birthday parties there and they do activities for the kids outside martial arts. While the instructions is not crazy expensive, it's a good value for your money. The master of the school is extremely nice and a pleasure to deal with. read more

Champions Martial Arts Forest Hills - Belt promotion for the kids. They enjoy breaking boards, go figure! - Taekwondo Near Me - Queens, New York

My son Raiden has been a part of Champions forest hills for the last two years or so and he's been thriving here! Master Charleston and all the other instructors are fantastic and my son has an immense amount of respect for them! I could not recommend them more, if you're thinking about giving them a try, please know that you're in the best hands!! read more

My son Luca loves, really loves Taekwondo @CMA Forest Hills! Mstr. Charleston is very attuned to all of the children. He knows all of the children by name and makes them feel comfortable and safe. He's firm but he also has the grace to know when a child is struggling. My son has learned not only Taekwondo but teamwork, patience and perserverence. I fully recommend taking at least two classes before deciding to commit because it is a family commitment. But in all honesty it has been the best commitment for gaining confidence, a disciplined work ethic and increased mobility!! GO FOR IT!! read more

The CMA team and staff at Forest Hills are incredibly accommodating to me and our family. We have two elementary aged kids who started the program in summer 2022. Ever since, Taekwondo at CMA has been top of their list of non-school activities. Master Charleston is an outstanding teacher and amazing leader who greets all students by their names. Thank you sir and ma'am for all the good work you do in and outside of the Dojang school. read more

Highly recommended. Staff is dedicated and truly amazing with the kids. They go above and beyond.

Top tier school - empathetic teachers and great structure. Beyond the programming, they do an amazing job building a community with the families who join. read more

My son has attended CMA for several months and I can say I highly recommend it. The staff is professional, warm and caring, and my son is excited to go to class, unlike other extracurriculars that he attended. I like that they motivate the kids and keep things exciting. It's also nice that they often host parents' nights out, which means team building for the kids and some free time for parents. read more

CMA FH is awesome for all ages. My children have been taking TKD for over 1 year. Master Charleston and his team dedicates a lot of time in developing their students. read more

My son has been going here for the past 2 years and I am very happy to see his progress, Master Charleston and his team does a great job paying close attention to each and every student's progress. They ensure that every minute in the class counts and glad to see that they host events and tournaments outside the school. Five Stars all the way, great job CMA Forest Hills! read more

Lucas has been with Champions Martial Arta Forest Hills for almost two years now. He has transformed a better slef - being more respectful, self-disciplined, caring and physically stronger, taller...ect. Master Charleston and his instructors and staff have been extremely patient and helpful. I defiantly recommend the martial art school/dojo to all the parents! read more

I am grateful for the positive influence this martial arts school has given my child all these years. The masters and instructors are nothing short of amazing. They definitely helped my child stay focused as well as kept her physically healthy. Everyone is super friendly, the place is clean and the classes are flexible. I just hope they stay in our neighborhood forever! read more

Master Charleston and his staff are great. They are so good with kids, providing instruction and instilling discipline. They really care about the well-being of students, and provide a positive learning environment. They offer sumer camp, after school programs and have clinics on days when schools are off as well. read more

Great school and great masters! They care about every student in the class. My son has been training for 2 years, he's improved, more confident and more flexible. read more

This is a fantastic CMA location, dedicated to all students (kids and adults alike)! Master Charles, Master Sharon and the instructor and leadership team have found the right balance between meeting each student where there are, but also pushing the students beyond their limits. The students are incredibly disciplined but they also have a lot of fun! They also have regular events (camp, Friday night games nights) to build community and give parents a break! Our son is a few levels away from black belt and we can't wait for our toddler girl to become a Little Tiger once she's of age. Great job CMA Forest Hills! read more

Master Charleston and his staff are an absolute pleasure. They stress discipline and respect all while fully engaging our high energy 3 and 5 year old. They both love going to their dojang for taekwondo and they offer so many extracurricular activities, including day camp during school break. read more

CMA Forest Hills has helped my kids boost their confidence tremendously. I really appreciate how the staff not only teach taekwondo as a sport but they've helped my little ones understand important morals that will become a part of them. Thank you sirs and m'ams for your hard work! read more

All three of my children have been students here for almost 3 years, with the oldest obtaining their black belt recently and another one the way. The instruction has been great under Master Charleston, and the staff is great... They treat each other and the students like family... Very caring and nurturing but also very disciplined and focused the older and higher belt you go. There are a lot of students but they give proper attention to all of them across the staff. If I had more children, I'd send them too! read more

Master Charleston and his team have been incredibly supportive and welcoming. I love that they teach discipline and respect and they emphasize building confidence and a sense of community in each class. My kids have been enjoying going to class and earning stickers and badges for good behaviors. read more

Great place for a child to burn off energy while learning respect, and confidence. Master Charleston is such a great instructor and is awesome with kids. My child has been a student since this location opened and still loves going to all the classes and various extracurricular activities & camps when school is not opened. The school is well organized and clean. Highly recommend. read more

Highly recommend! This school has nicest instructors and staff we've ever met. Classes are engaging and fun, and they also do birthday parties. Every guest at my son's 7th birthday party had a blast, even the parents! read more

We have been with this place since its opening. It was a convenient choice for us at first, but soon it became an essential one. Both my kids have stayed in their top physical and mental shape through the pandemic thanks to the discipline and training at CMAFH. The staff and the families that frequent this center have all become one big happy family: Master Charleston and his staff are a huge part of our village that raise our children together. I highly and wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone thinking of joining a fitness/wellness center for themselves and/or their kids. read more

My son has been going to CMA Forest Hills ever since they first opened in 2019. He tried out a few trial classes and met Master Charleston who took over the dojang after the city reopened from Covid. Master Charleston is a very hardworking and professional instructor. The energy he possessed is beyond amazing despite all the students ( kids, teens and adults ) he teaches daily. He also offers a great flexible class schedule. Students not only learn proper TKD techniques but also discipline and self-confidence. All the staff members at this location are fun, caring and engaged with kids! I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking into doing martial arts. read more

I have been bringing my older son to taekwondo classes for a bit more than a year. He loves it every single time! The masters are very kind and helpful and do a very good job at teaching the children both the physical and behavioral skills. My son always comes home happy and telling us and his siblings about each class. read more

My 6 yo adores master Vitaliy, he's so good with kids, he is both funny and strict. It's really great for disciplining kids through exercising. read more

Champions Martial Arts Forest Hills - Taekwondo Near Me - Queens, New York

Best martial arts school! My niece love it there and we can't wait to be part of the team :)