This place doesn't even deserve 1 star... google should make 0 stars possible. My son has been going here for 2+ years and the amount of disrespect that Mr. Choi has for my child is unbelievable. He pretends to be nice when the parents are there and once the parents leave he is a bully to the children. He calls them names and makes fun of them, he talks down to his wife in front of the children which sets a horrible example. My kid will no longer be going here and I encourage other parents who take there children here to turn around and run. read more

My son has been going here for almost 3 years including the summer camp so it's safe to say I have known Mr. and Mrs. Choi for quite some time. Around the time where my son was going to the summer camp my son would tell me how Mr. Choi was disrespectful to his wife and talk down to her in front of the children.Also as part of his "disciplinary technique" he would make fun of children And put them down in front of the whole class to try to teach that particular kid a lesson. I have been doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Renzo Gracie Academy for many years, so I know what discipline is, and I wanted a similar experience for my child. But making fun and laughing at a child makes them insecure and is not the way to build confidence! Even after all of this happening my son was still going here. Today was the last straw! My son sees a tutor and he forgot (he is a child so they tend to forget) that he had a class with the tutor at 6pm. He went to the earlier class, so I went to get him and bring him home to see the tutor. I motioned from across the room for my son to get ready because he forgot the tutor and my son went to bow and tell Mr. Choi what was happening. At this point Mr. Choi is ignoring him and my son goes to get ready and leave but Mrs. Choi comes Over and tells my son to make sure Mr. Choi heard him. So this time my son is a bit louder and tells him "I'm sorry Mr.Choi I forgot I had a tutor class today and I have to go". Mr. Choi turns around and screams at the top of his lungs " DO NOT INTERRUPT MY CLASS! " when my son is only a few feet away. At this point as a parent I am fuming and wanted to say a lot to him but there were children around so I just told my son "don't worry, just get your stuff". Funny part is it wasn't even over, then Mrs. Choi comes over and says "You know we have rules here" so I turned around and said "what type of rules? Screaming at a kid for having responsibilities?" And then Mr. Choi came over and started screaming at my kid "you're not a good kid and your family is no good..." and then I stopped him right there. I proceeded to level my self to this man and said "What's your problem we are just leaving, do you want to take it on the mats?". You would think as a black belt he would take the offer, but he whimpered away and proceeded to kick us out like dogs in front of everybody and told my son that he is no longer accepted into this academy. Keep in mind this is all happening while the children and parents were watching. I proceeded to walk out and Mrs. Choi follows me out of the store pestering me, and I had to tell her "back off and I am leaving, why the need to follow me ?" I couldn't believe this happened. My son will no longer be going here and I am deeply in pain for the kids that had no choice but to see this go down when he should have self control and discipline. If you have any questions about my experience you can contact me directly at juandiegolopez@hotmail.com. read more

My daughter who is almost 4 years old has been attending this Do center for 10 months (they have only been open for 2 years). In these classes she is learning not only tae Kwon do but also disciplinary elements. The Choi's make you feel like family. They expect nothing but the best from their students and encourage 100 percent effort. I have seen not only my daughter but other students grow in their self confidence and skill. I am blessed to have met the Choi's because of the value I see in their teachings which is strict but effective. I am confident to say that they genuinely care for their students and I look forward to seeing me daughter continuously grow in their classes. read more

My son and daughter have been training at GM Choi's Do Center for more than a year now. My words cannot do justice to what Grand Master Choi has done for my kid's discipline, focus and concentration. He is definitely old school in his technique in teaching his students and I actually like that. He and his wife who is also a black belt genuinely loves kids and what's to see kids progress not only to a higher belt but also in academics. My son attended the summer program and that was also a great experience filled with activities, training and academics. I have also noticed that Grand Master tailors his training according to the need of the certain student. He is strict with those who need it and patient with those who need a tender touch. I recommend his school to everyone I meet. I will continue to send my kids to his Center as long as he teaches there. RH read more

I've known Grand Master Choi since first being told of him from a very good friend (brother) who was suffering from Degenerative Arthritis of the spine. During this time my friend had seen many specialists and famous clinics in the United States to no avail. His prognosis was grim to fatal. Grand Master Choi was referred to him by the Chinese community in NY City...long story short after years of treatments arthritis stopped advancing. I have been teaching Tae Kwon Do since 1988 and was impressed by GM Choi's background and credentials of a person who is low key but very very respected in both Asian community! During these years GM Choi has a busy schedule but always has time for the young and those in need of advice, training, acupuncture, martial arts etc. I would highly recommend his traditional approach of teaching both life skills, courtesy and perseverance with learning about one-self and the confidence of self respect and helping others. Thank you GM Choi for being a part of my learning and life skills. Master Gregory Nabel Captain(retired) Fl Dept of Corrections; C.E.R.T. Counselor of survivors of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) MA; Psychology read more

This Do center which has been opened for nearly two years has been a blessing to the neighborhood. Grand Master Choi and Mrs Choi genuinely care for every kid that enters their Do center, regardless of their skill level. My daughter (who is 4 years old) has developed many skills in such a short period of time training here. They are strict but at the same time very encouraging in their style of teaching. I would highly recommend this place to any parent that is looking for a structured but fun environment for their kids to learn martial arts. read more

Hello Yelp World!! I've been attending Mr.Choi's taekwondo classes as a new student on and off for about 2 months now and I'm asking myself 2 questions: "Why isn't there a lot more attendees (especially locals) and how can I attend more classes, since I'm traveling from out of town?" From what I understand GM Choi's center is fairly new it recently opened about 5 months ago. I decided to take a class because I heard of him thru word of mouth. After meeting with Mr.Choi and verifying his training credentials, Mr.Choi is the REAL DEAL!! There's also a website I found http://www.gmchoi.com/ which also sheds light into MR. Choi's background. Wether you are looking to increase your knowledge and martial ability he is very technical, detailed oriented and takes his time to individually sharpen your technique. He is very traditional and old school, which is what I personally love about Mr.Choi. He takes martial arts very seriously and wether you have any concerns, from competition to sports medicine to traditional herbal remedies, he is a treasure trove of knowledge and an inspiration to be around (for me that is). I have no idea why the local populace is not taking advantage of this golden opportunity to learn from such an exceptional martial arts instructor but even if you live out of the area (I live in Mount Vernon) just stop on by and take a look or just take an intro. class to get a feel of it, it will be worth your time. read more

I have known Grandmaster Choi for over 15 years. He has a wonderful way with children that I have never seen in any other instructor in over 20 years of my Martial Art experience. He is kind and has a huge heart! His martial art techniques and healing techniques are extremely high level. If you live in the area, and are interested in martial arts, I highly recommend this school! read more

If you value the art and mechanics of life, the way of motion, and the flow of Chi throughout the universe you will want to attend GM Choi's classes. He is a champion boxer, Tae kwon Do master, Korean Army trainer and Kumdo (sword fighting) master as well as acupuncturist and healer. His martial arts are real and they may save your life. read more

My 7 y/o has been going to GM Choi Do Center here at Sportset for over 6 weeks and he and I love it!!! After visiting a few other martial arts centers in the area, my son actually told me that he liked Grand Master Choi better. I agreed with my son and we both have been very happy ever since. The type of instruction my son is getting is very individualized and already it has helped my son with focus, coordination, balance and exercise. In addition, this type of instruction is great for school as well as assertiveness training in helping your child deal with aggressive kids on the playground. GM Choi is a recognized center so if your kids continue with the belt training it will be recognized throughout the world, unlike the MMA centers you see popping up all over the place in strip malls. Basically, if you move after your child has received a belt, they can continue where they left off at another recognized center. In addition to being serious when he needs to be, GM Choi also has a great sense of humor which goes a long way with kids liking him as an instructor and wanting to continue the class. The last and best thing is that my son is being trained/instructed by the very accomplished black belt Grand Master Choi himself. In many places you will rarely find a GM black belt training kids. I would highly recommend the GM Choi DO Center! read more

Grandmaster Choi is a fountain of knowledge about martial arts and the human body and spirit. Not only is he a Grandmaster in multiple martial arts--including TaeKwonDo, HapKiDo, GumDo, JuDo, and more--he is also a healer who can accurately diagnose and heal aches, pains, and illnesses in a miraculous way. In this way, his expertise in the yin and yang aspects of martial arts is profoundly apparent. I am truly fortunate to know the benefits of Grandmaster Choi's teaching first-hand. I have trained in HapKiDo for 17 years. Since studying GumDo, TaeKwonDo, JuDo, HapKiDo, and boxing with Grandmaster Choi, my understanding and practice of martial arts have greatly improved. In addition, my health, meditation practice, and mindset have also improved. I highly recommend Grandmaster Choi's classes for anyone seeking a deep understanding of martial arts. read more