Our daughter has been going here for about 6 months and I am consistently impressed with the change…read moreit has made in her life. The instructors are patient and amazing with kids, always kind, but firm in teaching discipline. Kids (and parents) do need to be receptive to that discipline, and if they are, the kids will show amazing personal growth.

I have been attending class at Medina and also Rogers for 15 years. They have always treated me…read moreand my family well. Its not just about the skill and fitness I have gained thru going to DOJO but its also about the relationships I have made with all the instructors and other students. I love Dojo and really believe it has helped me in my personal life and my business life. I am 55 years old and working towards my 2nd degree. My son was going strong for several years and then stopped going, recently he started up again and him and I are enjoying the kickboxing lessons, and he is also doing the grappling classes to help keep in shape for College Football.

This place is so much more than just a martial arts studio--it's a true pillar of the community…read more The team at World's Martial Art Center brings incredible energy, discipline, and care to every class, creating a safe and welcoming space for students of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're looking to build confidence, stay active, or find a supportive environment for your kids, WMAC delivers on all fronts. Their commitment to personal growth and community outreach makes them an asset to the neighborhood. It's places like this that help create stronger, more connected communities--and we're lucky to have them right here. Highly recommend checking them out!

I recently attended a trial for World Martial Arts Song Moo Kwan Hapkido Program. I have been a…read moreHapkido student for several years and was very impressed with this program. First off I must say this is the most beautiful well thought out Martial Arts facility that I have ever been to. The school has a rich history and the Instructor Master Pat Carey is excellent and knowledgeable in both Hapkido and Taekwondo. The entire organization is very courteous and welcoming both students and Instructors. It can be difficult to find a Dojang teaching true and pure Hapkido that is not hybridized with Taekwondo but the school does a great job of keeping the two arts separate. I highly recommend anyone interested in an Excellent traditional Martial Arts program give World Martial Arts a try.

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'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 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.

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.

This is a great place to learn self defense quickly and effectively…read more Rick Faye is a great instructor. He is personable, friendly, accommodating, and interested in the wellbeing of his students. There are no belts here. Most of the people here are completely fatal so everyone is polite. This is a teaching environment where people joy in helping others to learn. Many of the people here have been in special forces, work in SWAT, or extensive other training, so the whole Karate Kid Black Cobra syndrome of sport fighting is missing. Students here are not looking to prove something, so bring your humility and positive attitude and it will be returned to you. As mentioned on the webpage, arts that are in the school's repertoire include Muay Thai, Kali, Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, Grappling, and Panantukan/Boxing.

I attended a seminar here and was very impressed with the staff. I like the facilty at my regular…read moregym more (MMAA), but they had some different and interesting stuff here. I plan on attending more seminars here as Rick Faye does a great job of bring some of the world's greatest instructors in, like Guro Dan Inosanto. It's a very welcoming environment!