Master Lee is an exceptional instructor who has cultivated a team of skilled professionals over the…read moreyears in his business. My son, who was 10 years old at the time, joined about a year ago and has shown remarkable progress not only in Tae Kwon Do but also in various aspects of life. Master Lee imparts not just the techniques of TKD but also valuable life lessons such as respect and honesty. Seeing the positive impact it had on my son, I decided to join a few months ago, and it has been an enjoyable journey, helping me focus on a sport and regain fitness. I wholeheartedly recommend Tiger Lee's World Class Tae Kwon Do, whether for your child or even for you as a parent. Master Lee and all the instructors are truly exceptional.

I think that him teaching kids and adults Tae Kwon Do, they can learn to do more advanced…read moretechniques to protect themselves and others. I have been a student since April 2023, and by the end of the year I already am a green belt and soon moving up to a blue stripe. He and everyone else on the mat will encourage you to try hard and succeed in what you are doing. He makes you do hard (according to me) exercises in order to train yourself. I have already gotten stronger because of these. Anyone over the age of 5 can participate in the program. 5 to 6 years olds will get opted into the Little Tigers program, while 7-year-olds and up will go into the regular program.

My 3 boys recently started to attend here, we came from a different TKD school that we've been with…read more6 years. We commute 30 mins every class for the boys to attend. I love the class structure. Each class are broken into smaller groups based on their belt level and will have small sessions with each masters. These smaller groups gives the opportunities for your child to get seen. It's a very family oriented center. They hold different events throughout the year and even have parties to bring the TKD community closer. My boys loves the challenge to achieve their black belt. Don't expect to become a black belt over night, it take motivation and perseverance to get there.

I had my son enrolled in the black belt program, which required a big lump sum upfront ($4500)…read more After a few months into the program, my son started losing interest, and it was a struggle to make him go. Master Shawn convinced me that he would address such issues and help the students overcome it, however, nothing changed after I brought it up in meetings with Master Shawn. After attending for another few months, we decided to leave the program and had a meeting with Master Shawn, who promised that he would work out a partial refund. Half a year later, we're still waiting to hear from him, trying to reach him to receive any kind of refund to no avail. We haven't completed even half the program, we returned all the equipment, and had an impression that Master Shawn was the man of his word, who promised to partially refund the payment. I don't like leaving negative reviews, but when the business isn't following up on their promises, isn't responding to phone calls and isn't trying to help its customers, that business isn't deserving of a good review.

I like this so far!! I have only been to about 3 classes but the training is targeted to real life…read moresituations and seems to be fairly effective. Brian is a good instructor with a very positive attitude. These classes are a little less physical than I expected but considering I have only taken a few I cannot speak to if that will always be the case.

I was looking for a real world, practical self defense system that didn't involve uniforms and…read moreceremonies and focused on strategy, awareness, mindset as well as skill development, fitness level and practicality of weapons, including legal implications of using said weapons. As someone said, if you end up in a physical altercation, you've made several mistakes already. Training here was exactly what I was looking for and I found many new friends along the way. Highly recommended to learn standing and grappling techniques as well as how to avoid violence in the first place.

Started attending this school several years ago due to bullying in my son's elementary school. Now…read moreboth of my kids are black belts and compete within the region. They've maintained physical fitness, developed confidence and most importantly made friends. The instructors are kind and knowledgeable.

I brought my 4-year-old child to study here for the first time. The atmosphere here is very good…read more My child was very shy when he first entered, and started to blend in within a few minutes. I will let the child continue to learn.

Everyone knows Bruce Lee, but did you know that his sparring partner was Ted Wong? Very few people…read moreseem to know that Ted Wong was certified by Bruce to teach Lee's art, Jeet Kune Do (JKD). I believe only two people were certified by Bruce Lee. The cool part is that Ted Wong certified Mike Gittleson; and he teaches right here in Denver! I highly recommend checking out a class with Mike, or Dan Harris at JKD Colorado. You'll be glad you did!

This Dojo is the real thing, authentic, living, evolving Karate taught by true masters of the art…read more The Ninomiya family, headed by Kancho (Grandmaster) is full of true peaceful warriors, bushido samurai. They have all competed at very high levels and know their techniques inside and out and are as open and generous with them as possible. Train with them for a while and you become family. Unpretentious, no egotism, no macho, just excellent martial art with a sterling lineage. If you want to learn real Karate go here, you will not regret the descision. They also teach great yoga there, and have an interesting variety of conditioning classes, great for the whole family.

Both of my children attend classes here. One 8 and one 6. The amount of respect,restraint,…read moreconfidence they have gained here can not be measured. Thank you Kancho, Mike,Kiochi, Jota, Ryota, Louis and Psi. Visitors also...I hope I didn't leave anyone out. I would give more stars if I were allowed to. I can not speak more highly of a place that I am very glad to have my kids involved with.

My son joined Okinawa Dojo almost a year ago. We did a trial class and then joined without any…read morepressure or sales tactics. When we enrolled staff went over everything with us including cost, schedules, expectations, payment and answered any questions I had before we enrolled. Any questions that I have had, any of the staff has always been able to answer my questions or find someone that can. My son has learned so much, made great friends, had great mentors in his Sensei's and had a lot of fun in not only the classes, but the camps, Halloween party, competitions, etc. This karate community has been amazing for our son and family. Highly recommend!

7yo did the trial class and as with most high pressure sales tactics, indicated he wanted to…read morecommit. We went to the second class and my child had changed their mind about wanting to join. Alex was visibly not supportive of me listening to my crying child. I emailed the biz immediately to state this change. Alex then, after my email, charged us for month 1 and declined to accept our withdrawal. Very poor ethics and business IMO, especially when kids are involved. Don't fall for the high pressure sales tactic. I would NOT advocate for this lack of empathy of a local company.

The Quiet Power of Mastery: My Encounter with Sensei Scott at the U.S. Olympic Training Center…read more By Dr. Garfield Johnson, 3rd Dan USA Judo In the winter of 1992, I found myself on the tatami at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs--an environment saturated with the relentless spirit of Olympic ambition. At that time, I was not just a judoka; I was a struggling, unhoused athlete clinging to the fading edge of a dream. The do (path) of judo is often austere, demanding total commitment--physical, mental, and spiritual--and I had given all three, with little to shield me from life's harsher throws. It was in this crucible that I first encountered Sensei Scott. We met during randori, that beautiful, unscripted form of sparring that reveals both technical fluency and psychological resilience. Randori is where the art of judo is laid bare--where kuzushi (balance breaking), tsukuri (fitting in), and kake (execution) fuse into an expression of pure will and refined technique. It was amid this flow that I felt, rather than saw, the unmistakable presence of mastery. What struck me most wasn't the precision of his nage-waza (throwing techniques) or the seamless transitions into ne-waza (ground techniques)--though they were impeccable. It was the revelation, only later confirmed, that Sensei Scott was visually impaired. Here stood a blind judoka not merely participating but teaching and leading at an elite level. This, in itself, was a profound kuzushi--a breaking of assumptions. In judo, we are trained to seek advantage through the redirection of force, to use our opponent's strengths against them. But what Sensei Scott embodied was a redirection of perceived limitation into undeniable strength. His condition was not a deficit--it was, in judo terms, a shinten (progressive transformation), a turning of adversity into mastery. Sensei Scott's approach to instruction was steeped in kihon (fundamentals), but also adaptive, deeply intuitive, and intellectually rigorous. His command of tai-sabaki (body movement), his sensitivity to tactile feedback, and his ability to perceive tempo, rhythm, and intent in randori placed him within the upper echelons of judo pedagogy. He was, and is, a shihan in the truest sense--not merely a master of technique, but a cultivator of character, resilience, and possibility. For any prospective judoka considering where to train or whom to emulate, understand this: elite judo is not solely defined by podium finishes or belt ranks. It is measured in seiryoku zen'yō (maximum efficiency with minimum effort) and jita kyōei (mutual welfare and benefit). The Denver Judo team coaches, and Sensei Scott embodies these principles with every grip, every word, and every correction. He is not just a coach--he is a living testament that the randori of life, with all its unpredictable attacks and falls, can still be navigated with grace, adaptability, and unwavering resolve. It is without hesitation that I place Sensei Scott and the Denver Judo coaching staff among the most elite and proficient judo coaches in North America. His kata may be unconventional, but his ippon seoi nage, tokui-waza--his specialty technique--is his unshakable spirit and transformative mentorship. To step onto the tatami with Sensei Scott is not merely to train. It is to keiko (engage in reflective practice) with a master whose vision transcends sight--and whose judo transcends limitation.

Came down to Denver Judo and was largely disappointed. I had…read moreprevious judo experience and the reviews for this place was overwhelmingly positive, so it really caught me by surprise by what I saw. Firstly, it was disturbing how many lower belts were coaching. This concerning because 1) inexperienced judoka teaching other inexperienced judoka could be a safety concern- yellow and green belts have no business coaching , yet that's exactly what I saw... and secondly 2)There is a very high level of aggressive behavior within the club itself with the members, almost like a military hazing mindset- this has it's place, but what it turns into is anyone who isn't instantly 'popluar' gets ran off. God forbid if I let my kids come to a place like this. Save the competitive aggression for competition, not instruction, and keep the coaching to experienced sensei- not just anyone with a higher rank than the next guy. The curriculum is fairly basic. Sadly, it needs to be said that this school really caters to the "PARA-lympic" judo community, which is a different competition pool from college, nation and olympic level competitors.There is no nice way of saying this, but this is a primer judo club for people with disabilities. while there are a good number non disabled athletes... the roots of this club are the Paralympics.. and I'll let you draw your own conclusions if this club will suit your needs. Lastly, I notice many injured competitors. Too many. This place is a firm believer in overtraining to build toughness, which is probably accounts for the very high injury rate. All that being said, I do think the 'punch card' is an excellent idea and I wish more judo and martial arts clubs in general had something like that. I hope that was helpful for anyone wondering about Denver judo. I'd love to be more positive, but they charged me money and I have certain exceptions with 'for profit' judo clubs. I paid money, this is my opinion based on attending several classes, and they can take that as they will.