Joey and Nick have such a heart for meeting people where they are at and teaching with kindness no…read morematter the age or skill level.

A.L.L. TKD has been an amazing experience for my whole family. The instructors and program provided…read moreat this dojang are fantastic. There is such a strong community surrounding everything from classes to activities to competitions and demonstrations. Everyone is welcome and given an opportunity to advance and grow in a supportive positive environment.

I have been training with US Taekwondo Center for over 6 years. I love the support from…read moreinstructors, staff and classmates that have helped me grow over the years. The tournaments and events are well organized and always an enjoyable experience. I am grateful to be a part of the USTC family!

My family has been training at the Monument US Taekwondo Center for just over two years. It has…read morebeen a wonderful experience that has brought us closer together as a family while at the same time provided us with a healthier lifestyle. We have enjoyed birthday parties, camps, and competitions at our school, in addition to the multitude of classes provided for us to take. Due to a back condition, I am not able to ride bikes, ski, snowboard, or participate in other activities that my son enjoys. Taekwondo allows me to train at my own pace and within my own limits side-by-side with my son, giving us a common activity we can enjoy together. My husband began once he recovered from a knee injury as a means to strengthen his knee and get back into shape. It has helped him improve his flexibility and focus as well. As a petite woman, I really appreciate the self defense skills I am learning as well as the skills the trained faculty is teaching my son when it comes to self defense and how to deal with bullies. In this day and age, the techniques and training we receive are priceless. The entire staff and faculty at the US Taekwondo Center are courteous, respectful, and welcoming of everyone who enters the school. They seek to bring out the best in each of us while reinforcing through positive encouragement tenets important to how we are raising our son: courtesy, respect, discipline, focus, and indomitable spirit. I have watched my son transform into a respectful young man who has focus, whether in school or playing sports, who always seeks to do his best. I believe it has been his experience with Taekwondo that has helped shape his demeanor and character. I am so thankful that my son attended a birthday party two years ago...it has been a life changer for our family.

Not open into first part of the week. Still will be experimenting their classes hopefully they are…read moreas good as the ones on line.

Michael Paler, his wife and all the instructors are responsible for this Tai Chi facility being…read morerated by students as Colorado Springs 'best' for several years running. Not only is Micheal a martial arts Shifu (master) he's also a warm and engaging person. Clearly an authority in Chinese martial arts, he's learned in Western medicine. Basic 'form' classes begin with gentle active relaxation and progress to Tai Chi body movements that progress into Tai Chi forms or sets. Michael's approach is practical, emphasizing how to perform daily physical tasks more efficiently while breathing so as to have more energy, less discomfort, greater strength, flexibility and balance. Fellow students are welcoming, and he's cultivated a loyal following. He's not pretentious, he's genuine and he consistently teaches within the Harvard Medical School's Guide to Tai Chi. And classes are affordable with online videos to support forms and movements expertly taught at the Tai Chi Association. The first class is free, so it's easy to validate if this health program 'fits' your needs. Visit their website, spend some time reviewing the videos and articles posted. Personally, I wake up excited to attend class, to see the instructors and my fellow students. Join us!

I have been Krav Maga for almost three months and I really do enjoy every day I go…read more Taking Krav Maga helps with my confidence, self esteem, and health. And more importantly how to keep myself safe in dangerous alterations. As I get better with techniques I plan to get more into martial arts and self defense. All the instructors are all amazing and very good at teaching the right techniques I and others are learning.

I had a Groupon and tried them out for a month early in 2022. I joined them as a level 2 (orange…read morebelt) from another krav maga school that had to close down for a couple of months to relocate and I didn't want to lose momentum during the break. Pros: The instruction at KMSC was solid, the other students were nice, the facility was well maintained and had lots of toys (kickbags, padded walls, gear, etc.). Cons: 3 issues that helped me decide not to do a second month while I was waiting on my primary school to relocate. 1 - I got a bad vibe from one of the business owner's who tried to pressure me to sign up for the next month on my first night (before my first class) in order to lock in the best rate. 2 - They allow too many students to sign up for a given class. For the more popular class times, there were several nights that month where we couldn't do the full technique we were being instructed because there wasn't enough mat space which defeats the purpose. 3 - This school has a strict "no shoe" policy on the mats... which sounds good on paper, but it's KRAV MAGA... we are grabbing, grapling, sweating on each other, etc. I played along and went bare foot like the rest of the students and I got a mild rash on my foot. Nothing major and it cleared up quickly, but I would rather role around on sneaker mats than go barefoot on other people's sweat. At my other school, we kept our sneakers on. That may sound gross at first, but think on this: gas pumps and door knobs are dirtier than toilet seats... you really think the bottom of your shoes are cleaner than your partner's hands that they are using to grab your face? Fortunately, my first school has recently re-opened, so I'm happy to be going back there. KMSC is not terrible, but just not for me. So... do with that what you will.

Awesome school. Bill is a great teacher and has the cleanest mats of any school I've trained at.read more

CSBJJ is the best brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in Colorado Springs. Bill Hosken is a Rigan Machado…read moreblack belt and has been featured in Rigan's early day instructionals. Aside from learning the world's most effective martial art, CSBJJ provides a great family-friendly environment that really encourages the development of the community. This is the best academy for traveling martial artists to visit while in Colorado Springs. 5/5 stars, would recommend to family and friends!

This is the best place for martial arts & fitness... if you're SERIOUS about it! Master C and…read moreHeather are hands down the best in the industry... you shouldn't be looking anywhere else! I've been going to CFMAF for 2 months now and I've accomplished a lot; I'm in better shape, more situationally aware & feel that I can actually defend myself if necessary. Growth, accountability and self worth are gained by coming here and being dedicated!

Last night, I was made aware of the dishonorable, flagrant and extremely disrespectful actions by…read moreone Mr. Costley, the chief instructor at CFMAF. These events happened to my 14-year-old daughter who was attending a youth group event as a volunteer for Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention, where Mr. Costley and other CFMAF members put on a demonstration that followed the presentation from her group. While her group were waiting to facilitate the next activity, they were seated as bystanders during Mr. Costley's martial arts demonstration. Apparently, to set the stage for his demonstration, this man made comments about how "females need to experience pain too" and how prospective students can learn to "wield power". He then approached their table an WITHOUT ASKING FOR IR RECEIVING CONSENT, grabbed MY DAUGHTER by the arm to "demonstrate" a martial arts move. She was understandably shaken, as were the students who witnessed the interaction. Immediately after, Mr. Costley turned to another young person in her group who was audibly saying, "Do not touch me." Despite this clear refusal, Mr. Costley grabbed the student, pulled him from his chair, and knocked the chair to the ground. Observers reported that the student appeared to be injured. One of her teammates was so affected by witnessing this incident that they experienced a panic attack. Not that I need to justify anything, but I will let it be known that my daughter is a tough gal and not dramatic. In fact, when relaying these events to me, she very much tried to downplay it and had bitten her tongue during the events because she didn't want to "cause a scene". After some silence on the way home, she became more and more upset, and she cried as she told me she felt "manhandled" and "humiliated". Her volunteer group leader also corroborated the events l, and to say I am enraged is an understatement. My daughter's boundaries were VIOLATED by a complete stranger and there was no apology whatsoever. Shame on you, Mr. Costley. Your actions go completely against what a good dojo should represent...honor, respect & humility. To anyone considering enrolling your child at this practice, I strongly recommend you look elsewhere.

I've been training here for 5 years and highly recommend Prime BJJ. It's like another family and…read moreeveryone is so respectful. The instructor professor Marcelo is also amazing. He has the best kids program also. Try it, you won't regret it.

Top-Notch Jiu-Jitsu Instruction at Prime Academy…read more As a visiting purple belt from Southern California, I've had the chance to train with many excellent instructors over the years. However, my recent experience at Prime Jiu-Jitsu Academy under Professor Marcelo truly ranks among the best. From the moment I stepped onto the mats, I knew I was in a special place. The environment managed to strike the perfect balance - intense enough to push you physically, yet welcoming for practitioners of all levels. Whether you're an Olympic-caliber athlete or an older hobbyist like myself, there's a place for you at Prime. The instruction from Professor Marcelo was simply outstanding. His technical expertise shines through in every detail, and he has a true gift for teaching. As an older student, I appreciated how he emphasized proper technique over pure athleticism. At the same time, Prime offers as real a training environment as you could want. The combination of wrestling, judo, and world-class BJJ practitioners ensures you'll get an authentic, resistive experience. I walked away utterly spent but extremely satisfied with my training sessions. Whether you're just visiting Colorado Springs or fortunate enough to live locally, do yourself a favor and train at Prime Jiu-Jitsu Academy. With great instructors like Professor Marcelo leading the way, you'll be hard-pressed to find better jiu-jitsu instruction anywhere. Easily one of the top academies I've trained at.

In looking for a martial art to study, I tried a few, and all of them are awesome, but most are…read morereally slow to get to the practical use stuff. Then I found Peak Krav Maga. Peak Krav Maga trains locals in Krav Maga - an Israeli martial art. From the moment I started training, I began learning defenses I could use should I find myself in a situation where I need to defend myself. I went for my first class (back in June of 2009) and it was free (everyones first class is free!). I went to one more and then I was ready to commit to learning this style. They offer very competitive pricing and packages for 1, 2, 3 people, familys and more! They do have classes for kids and adults, and most of the offered classes are available during convenient times. The best thing is that the instructors encourage everyone to take each class at their own pace and always hang out to address questions students have after class. After many months of going 4 days per week, I feel I am in much better shape than when I started (I didn't even make it through my very first class), I have tested to level 2 and am just about ready for level 3 testing, and I feel if I have to defend myself I would be able to do so in a smart and efficient manner. Oh, and I lost a good bit of weight! I highly recommend this if you are looking for a good way to get or stay fit, or if you are looking for a good self defense martial art. You can check out events and hours at their website - http://www.peakkravmaga.com

I started out looking for something I could do to get in shape without getting bored - I found it…read morehere! I was a chronic fitness quitter until I found Krav Maga, the teachers here do a great job of keeping classes fresh and challenging. If you decide to try it out the first class is free and it's sure to get your blood pumping no matter what your current fitness level - the instructors stress that each individual should work to their own fitness level (good advice if you're out of shape like I was). As for what's taught, Krav Maga isn't like your typical martial art... you will be hitting something in every class, there is a reasonable amount of physical contact (they go to great lengths to train safely, the only rule is 'don't get hurt'). There aren't really any forms or Kata, just a set of guiding principles and straight forward combatives. i could probably go on for pages about how much I love Krav Maga, come to this place and give it a try. Oh, and they have some kids classes too, haven't tried those.