My son needed an activity with discipline and physical activity. Master John Vasquez and his…read morewife Dominga have delivered beyond any expectations. They are tough, but fair and patient. They love the children under their tutelage. It has been a wonderful experience watching my son and the other students around him grow in strength and character. My wife and daughter are now participating in the Kido fitness classes they offer. Gold Medal Martial Arts of Saginaw also has activities and trips outside of the regularly scheduled class times. We participated in the Cinco De Mayo parade in our town. We walked in the Heritage High School Homecoming parade. We attended a minor league baseball game. They also have nights where parents can drop off the kids for movie fun, with snacks and activities. They threw a business anniversary party at one of our local parks. They offer free, activity driven birthday parties for their students. Overall the parents, students and instructors are like one large extended family.

From the owner: Gold Medal Martial Arts - Saginaw is your local fitness center offering martial arts, cage, KiDo…read morefitness, and self-defense training. Our training styles vary depending on your level of experience and goals - come to us for the best, personalized fitness training around. We train individuals of all ages. If you're wanting to get your kid started with martial arts style training, or maybe you're thinking of getting into it yourself, contact Gold Medal Martial Arts today. We can set up an appointment for you to come check our place out, see the different styles of training, meet our trainers, and hopefully get you set up to start training with us too. At Gold Medal Martial Arts, we are proud to have something for everyone. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Gold Medal Martial Arts today at (989) 233-7771.

The best Grand Master I've ever had. I have practiced Taekwondo for years until I stopped in 1997…read more I restated at age 60 and he's the best of the best. The dedication to the essence of Taekwondo, the importance of Poomsae (forms), technique, breathing, and health benefits is taught by Sabonim Charlie. He knows perfectly all forms from WTF including Taegeuk and Palgwe, and the ITF forms. Very few masters know both federations. Add that he's a black belt master in Hapkido, oriental arms, Tai Chi, and Wing Chung. The place to learn.

Master Charlie is a great human in general along with a fantastic instructor/teacher. My 4 year old…read morehas behavioral issues in preschool so I decided to get her into martial arts to help with her self control. It's taken time but I do see a positive change. My 10 yr old joined after her sister and she's getting the self confidence/esteem/respect she needs for a young lady.

I just finish a successful Body Challenge. The classes and instructors were great during this 6…read moreweek challenge. I feel so much better meeting my weight loss goal that I'll continue going to their classes and eating better to keep it off.

It's unfortunate that I am having serious issues with Seung-ni Fit Club, as before these problems…read morestarted I would have given a much higher rating. Alas. Basically, Seung-ni had to close down one of their Saginaw locations due to financial reasons. This is totally understandable, but they only provided a few days notice before the location closed, and are not providing adequate and fair compensation after imposing this large inconvenience. For those that had their home gym closed suddenly, we were not charged for the June membership. Yes, this is great, but what I really want are the classes that drew me to Seung-ni in the first place and what I am paying for: the kickboxing classes. I went from having an opportunity to take a kickboxing class nearly every day of the week to only being offered 3, two of which are on Tuesday (my muscles cannot do 2 of those classes in one day, plus one is at 5:30am), and the third on Saturday, when I am either away on the weekends or spending time with friends and family. Obviously, I was upset for being charged over $50/month for services I no longer receive and utilize. I emailed management multiple times trying to talk with someone and see if there were other forms of compensation that could be taken so I did not feel cheated, and never received a response. Eventually I reached out on facebook, and have now been receiving messages from a staffer, none of which are helpful. At this point I am so fed up with the business that my desire is to break my annual contract, but they flat out refuse to entertain the idea; Seung-ni obviously just wants to continue to take my money despite having a grossly unsatisfied customer. I am sure that people benefit from this gym membership, but to me they are not coming across as a business that has the customers best interest at heart, and for that I cannot in good faith recommend them to anyone. I really am bummed about this experience.

Master Chung's Taekwondo (TKD)/Kickboxing school is, by far, among the best ones in the country…read more I had started TKD with Master Chung in 2006 and was there until 2009. I still continue practicing TKD in Maryland. Thus, I have had a chance to compare schools and masters and their training curriculum and practices across Michigan and Maryland. Master Chung ranks among the top for many reasons: 1) He is passionate about the art, and attempts to imbibe the same in the student. 2) He teaches, not only the techniques of TKD, but also the philosophy of TKD in a manner that allows one to grow personally in other walks of life as well. THIS IS A FEATURE THAT NOT MANY MASTERS MAY OFFER! 3) The TKD curriculum involves intense warm-ups, stretching exercises, forms, kicks/ punches/blocks, sparring, and self-defense techniques. What's special is that each of these elements differ each day, thereby making it all the more fun and exciting. That variety helps the student in an overall development of fitness and mindset. 4) Students are allowed to test only when they reach the required level for graduation, which may vary from individual to individual. Many schools make students test just for making $$ off the testing fees. That's not the case here. 5) Master Chung runs the show HIMSELF every day, every class. Many other schools rely on their black-belt instructors to run the class. 6) Master Chung displays the right balance of strictness and leniency during the class, which is fine tuned to each student, depending on his/her ability. This allows for an optimal learning curve for the student. 7) Master Chung focuses on the precision of each and every technique, such that one gets perfect at it. Other schools do not necessarily care about teaching the precise technique. 8) Lastly, the school here is BEST equipped. A huge square-footage area, clean and high-quality floor mats, plenty of punching bags and kick pads. In short, you wouldn't be making a mistake by joining Master's Chung's school. - Sridhar

Master Chung does a great job supporting his students in growing in Taekwondo knowledge and…read moreunderstanding how to move, strike, and train your body. In regards to COVID, he was very safe and smart about when to do in person classes vs online classes sticking with recommendations or a bit safer. He is very welcoming to newcomers.

I have going to Frankenmuth Martial Arts for over a year now and have been extremely impressed. The…read moreowner, Coach VanOchten, is very good with our kids and accommodates anything we need. I would highly recommend this facility to any families looking to instill life skills into their children.

From the owner: Frankenmuth Martial Arts specializes in Martial Arts instruction for youth and adults of all ages…read more We aim to inspire and educate our students with life skills and personal fitness.

Is this Master Jae Young Kim's school?…read more He's one of the best Masters in the world. Master Kim definitely has his style of teaching, and it produces champions, mental toughness, and forges (that word chosen intentionally) exceptional skill. There is something for everyone at Master Kim's. For example, the families of the highest Olympic Team athletes or those serious to make Tae Kwon Do a career - I have seen individuals and families fly overseas, or move across state lines just to be trained by Master Kim. We've all seen schools (I have anyway) where business and profit is the priority. Everyone feels like a champion and they produce black belts that you hope they don't encounter situations where they need self-defense. This is not Master Kim's school. He produces a level of skill and profound change so you can be successful in self-defense, become strong mentally, and be successful. He also has a lot of great Google Reviews. Here's one of many from facebook: "Grand Master Jae Young Kim is the Michael Jordan of Taekwondo ! He comes from a family of martial artist and it shows. He is the past 7 time Korean National champion. He really cares about his students complete development. I highly recommend him !"

Grateful to work at Evolve Martial Arts, where Laikyn Smith's leadership creates a wholesome…read morecommunity. The caring and helpful staff make it a joy to be part of this incredible team. Proud to contribute to the positive atmosphere at Evolve!

We have been with evolve martial arts for a year now. What started as a beautiful relationship…read moreturned very sour quickly. I have been having health issues lately and can no longer make the weekly meetings and was very honest about my situation to the owner. When I told her I would like to remove my child from the program because I am too ill to take her and my husband cant take her I was threatened with legal action. Do not put your child into this unless you know that your health will not decline. Its 49 a week, plus 89 graduation fee every three months plus 500 for their gear that they grow out of quickly then they refused to allow me to purchase my own weapons to try and curve the cost. They charged us 129 for a 40 dollar bo staff. The owner is a saleswoman and extremely pushy. I have told her that due to my schedule and health i wouldnt be able to meet in person to cancel our commitment and now she has threatened to file a legal claim instead of being empathetic to our situation and understanding. Do not put your child into this program if you are on a tight budget. I also recieve constant text messages trying to sell us packages. Like literally every single day. My child has been in past programs and I have never had this experience before. I am absolutely disgusted with they way Mrs. Laikin has chosen to handle the situation and do not recommend this place to anyone unless they know for certain that they will be healthy and financially sound for the next four years. ​

MAT is an amazing place. My two boys love it and I will be sending my youngest there in a few…read moreweeks. Master Rose is a wonderful man who loves what he does and genuinely cares for his students. I highly recommend!

I have seen my child blossom into a confident and capable young adult through TKD training. As she…read morenavigates her teen years, I am especially thankful for the character building and the life lessons built into the curriculum! The motto at the studio is; Train, Triumph, and Transform - and it has been awesome to see the transformation over the years.

Master Yats is amazing. Every class is challenging but it is always fun! Great for kids too -…read morelearning discipline, self defense and confidence. Would highly recommend to anyone!