I discovered MKG West around 4 years ago and have been a regular student since. I was looking for a…read moreschool that taught something a little different as I had already studied Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Tai Chi, Aikido and several other arts. MKG West offers Kali, Panantukan, Jun Fan, Jeet Kune Do (see Bruce Lee), Muay Thai, Kickboxing and self defense classes. Both Mike and Greg are excellent instructors who show great skill in easily explaining and demonstrating techniques yet allowing you to progress at your own pace. There is no hard sell; "give us $$$ and we guarantee you a (color) belt". This is more traditional master-student style instruction but in an exceptionally friendly environment. Since progressing in Kali I have also enjoyed both the Kickboxing and Muay Thai classes; after studying at several of the top Martial Art schools in the twin cities I am amazed at how much harder people work in these classes. It's a real workout! I highly recommend this school for anyone looking to study unique martial arts or simply to add to their existing skills.

My son started Warrior's Cove in August 2022 when he was 12yrs old. From the beginning, he has…read moreenjoyed every lesson and every instructor! He is now 14, he is able to attend the kickboxing classes, which he loves! Now he goes M,T,W,Th,&F!! Most days he goes for both: Kids MMA & Fitness Kickboxing. The connections he has made with other students as well as the instructors are so invaluable and something that he will always have with him. HUGE shout out to Bodie for supporting my son and being such an amazing role model!! I couldn't be more thankful. :)

I'm not sure what the two previous reviews are about, as I don't recognize any of the names of…read morethose instructors. Also, I'm fairly sure the address is off by about 4 blocks. But I've been coming here about a month, and from my first day I felt welcome and valued. All the instructors made an effort to meet me and learn my name, identified my areas of strength and weakness, and were super accommodating when I didn't know what I was doing. I felt like they caught me up to everyone else in the class very quickly and without judgement. I've lost 5 pounds and gained quite a bit of muscle definition since starting here. I did try two other gyms for fitness kickboxing which were good (nothing bad to say about them) but Warrior's Cove definitely gave me the most comfortable, non-judgemental, and personable atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend.

He Said: My oldest child has been taking lessons from this…read moreacademy for a couple of years. I am really impressed with the life lessons the instructors have taught my kid (and the other kids). Respect, discipline, and other good characteristics are part of every class. Kids train to level-up their belt and there are tournaments to showcase what the kids have learned. Hwa RD also has an after school program, but my kid does not attend the program. Pros: - Great instructors and teachers - The academy teaches good behavior Cons: - Classes are paid upfront, which can be more than families can afford - Sometimes email responses can be slow

My children train here, and we love the mix of martial arts instruction and discussion about…read moreleadership and responsibility. The owners/leaders care deeply about the academy's mission and the students. The range of classes, afterschool care, and summer camps is excellent.

I've hesitated to write a review for Omulu since I consider this place as a second family, but now…read morethat Omulu has a Yelp presence, it's time! I started taking classes a little over 2 years ago with Omulu. I'd never done capoeira before and had maybe seen a video or commercial with capoeira to know know what it was. I came to class in reasonable shape, but I'm wasn't/am not an athlete. Nor do I have a martial arts background. I took to classes right away because the whole experience was so positive. Even though my opening moves were likely clumsy and off-balance, no one ever makes me feel like I'm okay for a beginner or should look for another hobby. Have you tried knitting, Kate? That positivity has lasted through training. Everyone moves at their own pace and is there for the love of capoeira and the community. Omulu is unique in that we don't learn only how to do the physical aspects of capoeira. We learn to sing and play instruments that are all part of the capoeira tradition. We are a group of people with varying abilities and that even a 7.5 pregnant person (me currently) can find a way to participate. If you're looking for a new fitness hobby, and a challenge, capoeira is worth a try.

My son has taken classes at Omulu for 5 months now and it has been an amazing addition to our…read morefamily! Right off the bat, every adult and child was nothing but encouraging to my son. He had never taken any sort of gymnastics or martial arts, so his body control was not stellar, but he was encouraged and cheered on as he learned capoeira. We never have to fight him to go to class. He loves every second of it and he feels so good about himself when he walks out. That's a big deal when you're talking about an 11 year old boy. We are so happy to have stumbled into capoeira at Omulu and it will definitely be a part of my son's life for many years to come.

I am a massive M-Theory fan. I heard a lot about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) being great for kids and…read morewas looking for something for my 4 year old son. M-Theory lets you try 2 classes for free and your kid can borrow a Gi. They make it easy to get going. They also have a kids class M-F and on Saturday morning, so it is easy to fit into the schedule. The instructors here are fantastic. They are direct in their instructions, firm in discipline and order - it is no-nonsense, but they are also kind, positive, and encouraging all at the same time. The result is that my son loves it. He is excited to go every weekend. He gets some energy out, he has fun, he is learning a sport, he is learning discipline, etc. As a parent, this is a win-win.

Really great first class it was a hard workout and I'll be back again…read more The instructors are really good. The class was not only fun but challenging and I learned a lot about jujitsu. wear comfortable clothes and I know that you're going to get sweaty they do not have a shower on site but they do provide water and have changing area they also have restrooms.

My 9 year old just had his first class and it was great! The instructor (Eric) seems great with…read morekids and knows his stuff. My son had taken martial arts before and the kids were not taught any fundamentals and even after years could not really defend themselves. In this class even the kids who were only in it for a few months had developed some good skill. He also teach some relaxation and breath work! We are really pleased.

I had twin boys, aged 9 that attended Dojo Karate Waconia/Minnetonka for about 2 1/2 years. They…read morewere very disappointed that they had to dis-enroll for Covid related reasons. I wanted to share what we liked about Dojo and why we'll miss it: 1. Any great experience starts with great people. Master Cote was a great leader for the kids and she genuinely cared about her students. 2. Master Cote has produced some amazing athletes. My kids were always impressed by the abilities of the older kids. I don't think they'll ever stop talking about the time one student did a backflip. 3. Both of my boys absolutely loved the head instructor. He had great patience with all the kids and seemed like one of the most trustworthy people I've ever met. 4. I thought the pricing was extremely fair and Master Cote very easy to work with in regards to tuition. 5. My kids really enjoyed the Dojo tournaments and I thought they were very well run. Something I didn't think about when we started is, because of the size of Dojo with their multiple locations, they are able to put on large events like that. 6. I always like the different community focused initiatives that Dojo participated in. Food drives and school supply drives were great ways to engage the kids; and Dojo always had a special event to show their appreciate for the kids. Those are just some of the reasons that quickly come to mind. We're disappointed that it had to end, but my boys still walk around the house doing their moves.

How lucky we are to have this gem in our neighborhood. My whole family has just started studying…read moreTaeKwonDo at this studio. We so appreciate the community, instruction and teachings we are receiving there. Mrs. Boston offers fantastic instruction and she creates a wonderful community of students. She also offers an after school program that includes healthy snacks, homework time as well as a full TaeKwonDo class. All classes are mixed ages and gender and there is a feeling of respect and kindness that just permeates the space. We are glad we found this space and we look forward to growing as a result.