The quality of instruction, as outstanding as it is, is secondary to the quality of character of…read morethe family that teach there. Their consistent emotional investment in their students' development as whole people, not just martial artists, speaks to the sincerity of their efforts. There is an intentional culture of excellence throughout the school that is supported by encouragement tailored to the age and development of the students. Both of our children have been with the school for several years, even through covid and having to relocate. While we miss the luxury of training in person, the instructors went to great lengths to continue classes online, and have transitioned to a hybrid model with great success. We enthusiastically endorse Yong In, and would encourage anyone interested in training to take the time to meet the Lee family in person and let them prove us right.

(dictated by Sebastian who is 7 years old)…read more Fun before class because there're balls. And fun class. Good teacher because he teaches new stuff sometimes. I like it with two languages.

Been going here with my 2 kids for about 6 months as of current. The staff and Master Shim haver…read moregreat personality and always lend a helping hand when needed. Mr. Shim's son Chongyung has mastered the art of Taekwondo to a tea. He works very hard and whenever I'm in there, I'm always sure to see him there. Great family and great business.

Always had a great experience here. My kids have been attending here off-and-on for the past two…read moreyears. The staff are friendly and the facility is clean. It can get a little cramped at times.

Been going here since 2013. Great instructors! They really care about students and are very willing…read moreto work with you one-on-one after class. They even have "open gym" days if the school is conducting belt tests for the week (which is usually every 2 months). Both instructors, Master A. and Master J., are very knowledgeable about Tae Kwon Do and I have an immense amount of respect for both of them. They teach well and are always thinking of new ways to conduct classes to ensure that every student is adequately challenged at their own skill level and pace. They push you to shape up on basic stances, kicks and teach by a curriculum (which includes belt appropriate blocks, kicks, one-step sparring, self-defense, forms, and board-breaking techniques). Master J. leads the sparring class and you can tell he's very passionate (and good!). Sparring class is also very fun and a total cardio workout. Individuals of all fitness levels come and everyone is very welcoming!

Exteremely upset and disapointed. After 2 years we had to move 15 miles away and it was impossible…read moreto get our child after school in time for her training class. Especially during rush hour. I asked, kindly, for cancelling the conract the last 3 months. And the answer was absolutely NOT! They were determined to get every last cent from us even though our child could not attend classes anymore. I did not understand what their motivation for refusal could be other than greed. Needless to say, I would rather pay double to someone else then accepting free classes from them. PS. Instructors are OK, they will promise you fexibility when signing the contract, but when it comes to any financial dispute, they turn their back and refer you to a financing company behind: Global Financial Inc. My review is directed at them.

We found this place almost 4 years ago, after coming out of a kumon center across the street…read more Outside was hung with grand opening banners, so we decided to stop in and check it out. The Master (surprisingly) was young, but after one trial class, my 7 year old daughter was hooked. She loved how Master Andrew made classes fun, entertaining, and filled with laughter, but also included times for serious learning accordingly. He understands if the kids are having a difficult time with certain forms, but continues to encourage them which helps give them that push to continue, rather than to quit. This dojo is also run by the most family-oriented family, whom (from what I've seen) all remembers each students and their families names. They are constantly sanitizing and keeping the place clean. Yes, even before covid hit. 4 years later, my daughter who started out as a no belt, holds a second degree black belt. Thank you to Master Andrew and Master Yang for having superb positive teaching values for the children.

We've been going to JS TKD for several months now, and I've been waiting to write a review…read more Master Andrew is provides a perfect balance of kindness and structure for the kids to learn the principles of TKD. My son struggles with paying attention in school, but here he loves "focusing" and learning new techniques. It's the right balance of challenge and accomplishment. The facility is nice enough, there is enough room for all the kids to spread out. Class sizes are around 12-15, which is perfect. Belt progression is not guaranteed, and belt testing is serious. Master Andrew trains his students to be competitive and many do participate in state and national competitions, but we're only white belt, so a ways to go still. If you're looking for a family-friendly, flexible, fun and competitive environment, this is the place.

Our kids and so many others have grown through this place. I believe OneKick has made them better…read morestudents, better athletes, and better people. Our kids have learned to work steadily toward goals and the importance of showing up and trying, even when they aren't skilled at the beginning. The staff is supportive and accommodating. There are some standouts, but really everyone there is great. They keep things fun and engaging for at least upwards of 10 kids at any given time. It's never just taekwondo; there are all kinds of games and extra fun. So you can't lose. Have your kid give it a shot and if they enjoy it - cool,they can level up on athletics and personal discipline.

My daughter attended here for many years. The owners here are caring and so attentive. My daughter…read moreenjoyed her time at the after school program and at the camps during school breaks. We sadly moved away but miss them terribly and have definitely seen the great impact they had on our daughter and her black belt she earned while she was there. We are forever grateful to master jake and emily and the rest of the staff. If i could do it all over again I would, my daughter was safe and learned a skill and made some friends.

My daughter and son attend Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do and we couldn't be happier. The instructors are…read moretruly exceptional--they remember every child's name, offer seamless and well-structured instruction, and tailor their approach to each student's needs. Every child receives individual attention to help them progress confidently and correctly. The school is extremely organized and runs like a well-oiled machine. You can tell the staff genuinely cares about the kids and their growth. My children love coming here, and we've seen such positive development in their skills and confidence. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a supportive, professional, and top-notch martial arts program!

We have had an incredible experience at this studio. Masters Shackelford, Pineda, Hawk, and Rome…read morehave all played key roles in our daughters' development. Our youngest was a student there when she was very young, and the support she was incredible. As her parents we were in awe of just how committed to her well-being they were. Now that her older sister is a student, we are so appreciative of the skills and lessons she's learning, that are helping her to be a better athlete, but also respectful and hard working young adult. We highly recommend this studio to anyone!! Everyone there is wonderful! Layton G

If you care about the safety of your child, do not patronize this business. If you wish to trust…read moreyour child with a staff that accepts accountability for accidents if/when they arise, then do not waste your time here. Long story, short, I witnessed my son being kicked and punched several times by another student, and it was never acknowledged or addressed by the staff. When I attempted to make the instructors (and management) aware of this, the response was lackluster at best. Let me paint the full picture of my dismay... My experience with this business is a classic case of what happens when you don't heed red flags when you should. Let me start by stating how excited I was to learn about Northeast Taekwondo about a year and a half ago. A few of my son's friends (slightly older) had attended and it is very close to our house and school. So after reading the Yelp reviews, I called and spoke to someone who advised me that the 3 year old group was full, and that he would put us on the wait list for when my son got closer to 5 (which was this September). I received a call about a year later, advising me that a spot had opened up, but when I confirmed my son's age (4 at this point), he said that he made a mistake and that we should expect another call in late August or so. Despite the confusion, we were content, having already enrolled my son in Aikido classes across town. So come early September, since I had not heard from the company, I got proactive and attempted to reach them by phone several times (5-6 times). I left a few messages, and never received a call back. I am a stickler about businesses returning customer inquiries in a timely fashion, so once I did not hear back, I wrote them off as unworthy of my business. A few weeks later, I finally received a call back advising me of open slots and an orientation happening on 9/25. When I advised Mr. O'Kelly of the un-returned calls, he never acknowledged the oversight or apologized; he simply implied that it was my fault by stating that it was best that I email in the future. Despite these small deals, I decided to still attend the orientation; mainly because of how close the facility is to our home and the kids' school. Right now we travel 30 minutes across town during rush hour, and I was looking to cut down on the commute. I also was excited about the prospects of starting my 3 year old out too. Anyway, we arrived for the orientation, and no one explained that the parents were supposed to sit, while the kids were to gather and participate out on the mats. The staff member who greeted us with the contract saw my son sitting next to me and never suggested he join the group. After a few minutes, when I saw other kids his age participating in street clothes I asked about it and only then was I advised that he should join in. This placed him in the back of class, where the instructors paid little attention to what was going on. My son ended up lined up next to an unruly child who was running around, being wild and disrupting the class. The instructors spent a lot of time trying to reel him in, but as their attention went back to the older, more skilled kids in the front of the room, they totally missed this child practice-punching and kicking my son. My son calmly asked him to stop, and after doing it a few more times, the unruly child found other ways to get in trouble. But never once did the instructors notice what happened, and address it. Another staff member was discussing payment with us in the back of the room, and when I stood up to address the punching and kicking, he basically ignored me. Because, the other child had ran to the front of the room, and left my son alone, I allowed my son to finish the lesson. So this was about 20-30 minutes in. The kids continued to do group technique drills and individual strikes on instructors with mats. It was then that I noticed that little to no attention was being paid to the kids in the middle and back of the room, and especially not the kids who were struggling. My son's form or lack of focus at times was never noticed or corrected and I just felt like his needs had fallen through the cracks since he was not either acting bad or overachieving. My husband and I walked away from the experience knowing that we would not be back, especially since our experience at DC Aikido has been the exact opposite. That said, I felt it necessary to bring these issues to the attention of the business owner, who was not present at orientation. So, I emailed him (per his request) and in as nice a way as possible, I voiced my concerns. Mr. O'Kelly simply stated that "it's not ideal for everyone." He never acknowledged/addressed the real issues at hand - namely the safety of my child, the negligence of his staff, and the promise to do better in the future. So, my family and I will steer way clear of Northeast Taekwondo and instead spend our time and money patronizing DC Aikido as we have for the past year.

I went with my sister yesterday for the Tiny Tigers class. For kids between 2 and 4. My nephew is…read morein the class and the 3 instructors teaching it are totally amazing with these kids. I can't believe the things they have them doing. The class is 30 minutes and the amount of work they do in that time is really cool. I would defiantly recommend anyone to take there tiny tiger there and get enrolled. Learning discipline at a young age is always good.