Great program! Master Amacher is a comical instructor who makes sure to everyone feels welcome. The…read morecommunity is very supportive as well. Great fun for kids and adults of all ages with a sport that can be intense yet calm at the same time. I appreciate that they challenge all students to reach their goals even if it may be difficult.

Lee's WTA in St. Paul is a great martial arts school. My son and I have trained there for 9 years…read more We love the community, the sweat, the intensity, the tough workouts and the striving for excellence. There are students who train for national Olympic competition and families who study together to learn mental discipline and coordination. Lead instructor, Mr. Amacher helps each person set and achieve their own goals.

Not from St. Paul but stopped in for some training at Spartan. Spartan has great mat space, a solid…read moreprogram, strong rolls, and even better people. Tom and his team were awesome during my visit and I recommend you give them a visit.

My son has been attending Spartan for 4yrs now. In that time, I have watched him mature and grow…read moreinto not just a capable grappler, but a more disciplined young man largely due to the very talented and dedicated coaches at this club. I highly recommend!

I moved to the Twin Cities in early June, so I haven't been here all that long. But I have spent a…read morelot of time at a bunch of other martial arts places including FLO MMA in Chicago and Pacific Ring Sports in Oakland. So when I say this place is something special, I really mean that. For the boring setup stuff: The do jahng itself is effectively in a converted loading dock, so there's a crazy amount of space for classes to be held. The flooring is setup using semi-foam stuff like children's playmats, but it's almost as solid as normal wood flooring or carpet without being hard if you were to actually fall. Easy to jump on stuff, that kind of thing. Standard blue mats are brought out for added safety and comfort for falling / rolling / throwing when those particular drills come up. Various equipment that you'd see in any other boxing or martial arts studio, with weapon racks for the upper-belt forms and training (Not touching without permission kinda goes without saying). There's also a pretty good viewing area for parents to see their kids in class if they would like, but please be mindful of people working in the space, since your voice does travel. For the KSW-specific stuff: SBN Steffen and SJN Nicki are pretty great people in general with a pretty nice sense of humor about, well, everything. As someone who goes primarily to the adult class at night (Which starts at 8PM, so even if you get stuck at work it's fairly easy to get to, I don't interact with the kids that often, but the kids themselves are surprisingly well behaved during things like belt tests and the monthly promotion potluck. Which goes into the atmosphere. One of the things that I never really received in my other martial arts classes was something beyond, for lack of a better phrasing, form and technique drilling. KSW here has a strong emphasis on the traditions of KSW as well as making sure you're generally just a good person. Adult class specifically (I'm pretty sure the kids do this too, I just can't speak from experience) starts off with a discussion of the topic of the month (Last month was integrity, the month before was courage), and SBN typically breaks the topic down in small parts over the course of the month while relating it to something either personally relevant or more topical (The last integrity discussion he read The Oatmeal's Columbus Day comic, citing Matthew Inman as his integrity hero). It's actually my favorite part, and I have a feeling it's what contributes to the overall controlled tempo of the environment. The last reason I love this place relates more to my wife than anything else. She has spent a large portion of her life doing and teaching group fitness and personal training, yet after a fairly poor Tae Kwon Do experience at our undergrad, she refused to even entertain martial arts (in short, higher-belts exerted poor control when sparring and there was "punishment" not by pushups but by belt hitting and punching). So the first week I went, she was completely terrified about starting martial arts again. What if they were mean? What if it's too hard (Which I find weird, because she invents absurd tabata workouts all the time for herself)? Since we started going, she absolutely loves the workout intensity, bringing a lot of the things she has learned into her own workouts. Both of us completed our first belt test this weekend. She's excited to do more, and is more than willing to keep going even if I'm not there. Seeing that change is more than a simple 5-star review.

I had a great first workout at St. Paul Kuk Sool Won. Compared to other schools I've tried this one…read morewas very organized and the classes were a lot of fun.

I am writing to express my most enthusiastic recommendations for the Unified Martial Arts Academy…read more Upon my reflection of my nearly nine years at Unified Martial Arts Academy earning a Black Belt. I can confidently state that becoming a student at the school was one of the most productive and positive decisions I have made. I started as a student in my early thirties. Many adults feel uncomfortable about beginning a commitment well into their career since they have not been in a "learning" environment for a long time. That is a big mistake. Personal growth and knowledge should never end, no matter what your age. The benefits I have received at Unified Martial Arts Academy are many and it is a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. The diverse training program put together by Sensei Albert makes every class interesting and exciting, so that there is never any excessive repetition. One of the things that makes the program special for me is that it incorporates physical, mental, and spiritual elements. I have taken many lessons learned at the unified martial arts academy and incorporated them into my everyday life. Finally, the key ingredient of what makes Unified Martial Arts Academy unique is the spirit of the teacher Sensei Albert. He teaches in the way you learn and will take the time to make sure you fully understand the training. He puts heart and passion into every class. Sensei Albert is the proprietor of the school and has practiced karate for many years. and he teaches every class. Also, the bonding that comes through sharing the spirit and training of the other students meeting shared challenges is not found often, but it certainly exists at Unified Martial Arts Academy. I hope others take advantage of all the special benefits of martial arts training provided and taught by Sensei Albert. It is a great program that offers physical fitness and self-defense tools wrapped in a fun and motivating environment.

Very welcoming and is like a second family. I don't think I will ever come across a better dojo…read morethan this one.

Great training. Wonderful lessons! Brandon's a beast! I always make sure I visit when I am in…read moretown! I recommend the same for you!

I'll like to give it a 5 star but is the only gym we've attended. But base on this experience it's…read moregood. Every coach has its own style of teaching. Everyone get to open roll at the end regardless of belt and who you roll with. Higher or more knowledgeable belts go easier on less knowledgeable kids to help them build skills/experience.

Great for anyone at any level higher experience guys love to help out lots of spaceread more

Next Level Combat, without a doubt, is the BEST Jiu Jitsu school I've ever trained at. Nate is an…read moreincredible teacher and has created an unbelievable culture that you won't find anywhere else. The talent/skill level at Next Level Combat is second to none. I'm so grateful to be training at such an incredible school with such amazing teammates.

MKG North is an amazing Martial Arts Studio. My kids have thrived in this environment and they…read morequickly learn the basics of Kali. The class sizes are intimate and allow for targeted instruction. Peter is patient and very knowledgeable. His credentials are unbelievable!!

Peter and his team of instructors are insanely knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging! They are…read moreable to present material clearly, see where individuals are and tailor their instruction accordingly. Top notch!