Kru Ron is an amazing teacher... I had the privilege of training with Ron for years and even…read moregetting in the ring under his tutelage!!!

I was at my local fitness center and just spoke with a gentleman working a free boxing bag and he…read morecame highly recommended. I look forward to contacting him and start training.

I've been training here since the place opened. Ray is genuinely concerned about his students…read morereaching their full potential. It's hard to explain, but there is a holistic approach here that I would imagine has to be pretty unique - especially among gyms that include MMA instruction. This a place of healing, which doesn't meant the workouts aren't hard (they are); it's just that if you have a nagging injury you can get help with that here too. Whether you're in your 50s and looking to stay in shape or you're fresh out of high school and thinking about training to fight, there's a place here for you. The climate/culture of any gym that provides martial arts instruction is going to be a direct reflection of the owner; there are plenty of horror stories out there about unqualified blowhards creating dangerous and toxic training environments for their students. You won't find any of that here. Everybody is here to help each other get better and egos get checked at the door. If you've been thinking about getting into the fastest growing sport in the world, this is the place.

My daughters have been students for nearly 5 years and we are so proud of their growth and…read moreincreased confidence. The staff teach the kids accountability and personal responsibility as well as Taekwondo skills. Highest recommendation possible for Rise!

I have been going to Rise for 12 years started when I was 55 this place is a a Godsend I have…read moredeveloped more strength and balance at 67 than I had in my life .Master Lee and all of instructors are amazing I highly recommend this place for young and old very family oriented

SUPER WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE. In the best way got you right into the class with sufficient support…read more Best gender split I've seen (read: there were multiple women in the beginner class, male and female instructor). A pricier option than some of my prior gyms in would be my only negative comment.

Our 5yo son started about a month ago at Fusion and he! is! hooked! (us too!) Everything from the…read morecommunication from Fusion to the instructors excitement and respect towards him to the motivators they utilize to assist him in progressing forward have truly been awesome. Most importantly, we have noticed our little man taking on more responsibilities for himself around school and our home (little things that go a long way like getting himself ready in the morning, helping and playing nicely and exerting patience with his younger siblings, and a little more apt to do things when asked without fuss) since he began his karate journey with Fusion! I would definitely recommend them to for anyone interested! :)

I've trained with different Martial Arts schools on and off my entire life. BY FAR the best…read moreinstructor and martial arts environment Ive ever trained in.

Mr Ali is just amazing! He has been teaching my kids for over 7 years now and I can't say enough…read morewonderful things about him and his family. You are in great hands at Ali's Martial Arts.

Amazing school for our kids. Summer camp AND after school pick up and class (you just pick up your…read morechild after work from the school). Birthday parties too! Master Kim is the best Grand Master who learned authentic TKD while growing up in South Korea. I have entrusted him with my daughters for over 11 years. One of the best little secrets in St. Louis!

**Warning** Do NOT send your minor Children to their AFTERSCHOOL or Summer Camps. I have known and…read morebeen associated with Master Kim and his school, since he started in 2011, when he started out in Webster Groves. Many even know I've supported them for years on social media. Thus, I pass all of this with a heavy heart. I feel an obligation to pass this, as a lot has been overlooked, and as a parent, I've been concerned for my children's safety, and mental well-being while attending the afterschool and Summer camps the past 2 years. I have always been a supporter of his school for TKD, and their recent expansion for the AFTERSCHOOL and now SUMMER Camp program. I will say to parents - send your children at your OWN RISK. I am not speaking of his regular TKD classes, which still instructs their students in the TKD style they are known for. For example, their staff during these programs are minors. They are not accredited childcare providers, I don't even believe they are CPR/First Aid Certified to name one that should be obvious. Yes, they have adults on staff but the adults don't even have their "eyes" on our children during the day. They have installed security cameras recently, but these do not replace "supervision" which it has lacked. My recent concern is of the "minor" instructors being reported to "hit" our children. This, in my book is a red flag. That instructors do not have the maturity to understand "appropriate" behavior with our children. The school has also notified me (2 weeks before school starting and paying the registration fee early) that my child has now been "waitlisted" for the afterschool program (2025 school year) because they "short-staffed," and this message was passed by the staff to me, after asking them to investigate these acts of "hitting" by the caretakers. Unacceptable. Therefore, parents, if you see "red flags" it's probably true. "Trust your gut" and I'm truly disheartened by this school and the management. Again, I am not negative on obtaining education in TKD. I do myself, possess a Black Belt in TKD and have always been a fan of #minoritybuisnesses and #martialarts. I am not a fan of lack of supervision when it comes to child-care/afterschool/camp, which is so unfortunate in this case.

I called this gym to ask if they offered a free trial. The owner confirmed I could come in and…read morestart a 7-day trial immediately. When I arrived, an employee had me fill out paperwork and provide my card information. I trained that day and returned once more, but the experience was disappointing -- no coaching, no feedback, and overcrowded classes where you could barely move. I'm new to boxing and received zero instruction from any of the coaches during either visit. I decided to cancel before the end of the 7-day trial. When I called the owner, he instantly became defensive and claimed I'd signed a 12-month contract. When I reminded him he promised a trial, he said he was "on a roof" and hung up on me. He later admitted that his employee shouldn't have signed me up for a membership and said he would refund me. I provided my name as he requested, but he never issued the refund and stopped responding to my messages. As for the facility itself, it was unclean and overcrowded. The floors were covered in sweat, shoes and clothes were piled in the hallway, and the air was stifling. Safety seemed like an afterthought -- I even had to buy used hand wraps from an employee because no one had a key to the new ones. In the end, I was charged for a "free trial" that offered no training, no professionalism, and no respect. I've had to dispute the charge with my bank. I would strongly recommend finding another gym that values honesty, cleanliness, and actual instruction.

Mike Rogers is STL legend. Started my career here, and now he lets me coach. Old school gym vibes.read more