All special needs parents that struggle with trying to involve your kid(s) with a sport or…read moreextracurricular this is exactly what your kid needs. Mason my 10 year old has been with Master Yu at Yong-in Aurora for 2 years now. My son has more or less moderate functioning autism. He struggles tremendously with friends and peers and thrives on structure and goals. He is an amazing kid however we felt like he lacked a sense of extracurricular socializing. We live in a bubble those of you I'm sure can relate and ever since the day he met Master Yu his eyes had been forever glowing with learning Taekwondo. He has accomplished becoming a red belt as of today and I kid you not Master Yu has a gift to form this bond and trust with my son that makes me as a parent Soooo happy. Mason has idolized Master Yu so much that if I feel I have any concerns at home or at school he is able to relay that to him during his sessions. Let's face it our kids don't always listen to mom and dad but the discipline and structure he is able to grasp from his Master is mesmerizing. I can go on and on but honestly my son has been blessed to have met such a kind, caring, motivating and extraordinary person that's definitely leaving permanent footprints in his life that will go with him into adulthood and really give him a sense of belonging to something he cares for with all his heart. We don't ever want to part with Master Yu as he's been a godsend for us. It's worth it you won't believe me until you try. Trust me Go for it!

Attended my first Women's Self-Defense class here. Felt very welcomed from the moment I stepped…read moreinto the building. Prior to this class, I never had any other training so I was a little nervous but everyone was very patient and kind and made this a fun experience. All the instructors, helpers, and Master Yu did a great job on teaching us different self defense techniques. I would Highly recommend going here for classes !

Simple AWESOME!! Master Jung has the most amazing way with the kids, and his instruction is simply…read moreamazing. We've been coming here for 4 years and I watched my daughter go from crying in her first class at the age of 3, to now being a black belt and telling her friends she can't play because She's going to TKD. I would and do recommend this place to everybody. I can't praise them enough...

I had my son join Tae kwon Do so that he can learn how to defend himself. After paying $139 a month…read moreand an additional $60 every 2 months (to pay for the belt test, which did not make sense, whether they learn the kata's or not they give them the belt so the parents are PAYING for the belts instead of the kids EARNING THEM) i quickly noticed that the kids are not learning self defense. When i questioned Master Jung about this his response was that Tae Kwon Do was not for self defense but that he teaches self confidence within a kid and how to make them feel good about themselves. Well for $139 a month i can pat my son on the back and tell him he is great but that is not going to help should he get in a fight. The so called black belts looked as though they could not fight there way out of a paper bag. Making the kids FEEL GOOD is great but how are they going to feel when they find themselves in a place were they have to defend themselves and they get beat up! that burst of bubble will have the kids questioning everything else in there lives. When i sent the email that my son will no longer attend his dojo, i still got charged the following month, even though my son had not attended. I also received an email that i will be charged an additional month as they had a two month cancel policy. So they charge me $279 for a kid who is not even attending the school. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art. It combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise. For a Master to tell me its NOT used for self defense but only for self confidence REALLY made my head spin. I took 2 years of karate in college and i learned more in my first month than my son did in the time he was at this school. If you want your kid to FEEL all warm and snuggly inside this is the school for them, but if you want your kid to actually LEARN something about SELF-DEFENSE then i would look else were. BYT when i asked about the 1980's trophy and if they actually do have sparring with other dojo's so that the kids can actually practice what they learned the master again said NO not really as that is not what they teach....REALLY! Very unhappy mom

Incredible place to come for martial arts. I saw an ad for a free class and found myself signing…read moreup. I'm challenging myself to do more active things. I can't even tell you how wonderful I felt after this class. The instructors were top notch amazing. I left this class feeling confident and refreshed. I learned some very informative information. Not only does this class teach you about self-defense. It's also a great way for your spiritual being and physical state of mind. Pat & Tobudo Aikido Team are professional and well- trained instructors. I can't wait until my next class.

I go to this school as an adult but my daughter also attended for a time. Let me tell you, this…read moreschool is awesome. As a woman I feel very comfortable at this school. The instructors are so supportive and don't treat women as fragile flowers who are just there for show. I am treated as an equal and as a "warrior." When we say warrior it's less about the idea of a physical warrior and more about being a mental warrior. We fight within ourselves to believe that we can do something and our classmates are there to make sure we know we can. This school isn't as "pretty" as others nor will you get a black belt in 12 months. However, that just goes to show that they're more concerned about the quality of their teaching. If any dojo tells you you can get a black belt in 12 months or even 2 years you should run away and run straight to Powell's Way of Kenpo. They are serious about their instruction and don't take belt testing lightly. When you get your belt, it's because you worked hard for it by learning and perfecting techniques and not because you've been there for a set amount of time. As for teaching the kids, it couldn't be better. They are patient, calm, and give the kids individual attention. They try to make everyone feel included while also instilling valuable skills such as discipline, focus, and the idea that there are no mistakes just things you need to work on. All of the kids love it there and I think they would stay there all day if they could. Definitely give Powell's Way of Kenpo a try if you or your child are considering martial arts!

Ok so I've never been here but my brother goes so take my review lightly but listen at the same…read moretime. This place doesn't seem like it actually teaches kids anything. If you want your kid to learn something take them somewhere else. This is what we call a Mcdojo. It's basically just people trying to make money teaching people how to do "karate" they don't actually tell you what you need to improve on and the tests you take to receive your next belt are impossible to pass because they want you to feel good about yourself. The instructors know what they're doing but don't teach right technique. It is a good confidence builder for the kids though. I would suggest taking your kids to a place called royal boxing where they teach mma. The coach there Brian is a great teacher and teaches kids classes as well trust me your kid will love it much more than this.

I signed up for a trial class at Irving Park on the website, received emails and text messages…read moreconfirming that I was set for the class. We took the time to show up and it turns out there was no class. We are embarrassed and disappointed that we will not be able to support the local martial arts business in our neighborhood due to deceptive marketing practices.

David and his team are amazing. Instructors guide with passion and care. In a short time, my…read morechildren have become more confident and have gained a greater understanding of respect and discipline. I continue to recommend to friends and family.

My nephew has been coming here for over a year now and I can't be any more grateful to the staff of…read moreDominion MMA for all that they do for our children. The virtual classes are simply amazing and the instructors do a tremendous job in keeping everyone going each week with motivational and instructional videos. Each day they have a lesson, an exercise and a household contributing chore assigned. Every child is treated with the utmost respect and, and that respect is reciprocated back to the instructors and to the parents. Each child is given the same opportunity for advancement, and the instructors will go out of their way to assist any child. I couldn't be more thankful for the staff at Dominion MMA for all they do. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I highly recommend them.

Fun, safe environment. Great instructors! My son enjoys his…read moretime there. They not only learn martial arts but also learn important principles like respect, and discipline

Love this place! They teach kids great virtues and discipline! I would highly recommend to anyone…read more Also great place to get kids energy out! My daughter is a fan!

I have two kids taking class here and my family could not be happier with Karate Academy. They are…read moretruly incredible with kids. My youngest started when she was just four years old, and the progress she has made is unbelievable. Both of my kids are learning real discipline, building confidence, and it is showing up in every part of their lives. They are working harder at school, taking their responsibilities at home more seriously, and carrying themselves with so much more pride. Everyone at Karate Academy is friendly, patient, and approachable. You can feel that they genuinely care about each student. Your kids are in good hands with Karate Academy, and we are grateful to be part of their community.

Was looking for a Martial arts studio in the area for my son who is 6 and we found a add for…read morenaperville martial arts $59 plus free uniform it was close to our home. I called andrew we spoke For a few min and we had scheduled a free class to come check it out, we stopped the next day the class seemed ok Mr wang was good with the kids but i took my son there to learn martial arts not play belt tag he can do that at the park for free. I asked about the $59 mo with uniform and you have to 1st PAY $150 REGISTRATION FEE theres your free uniform, then agree to a 3 to 12 mo contract ranging from $150mo to $250mo and u must give 2mo notice to cancel. This guy preached respect and trust but then throws out adds to get you in the door with all kinds of HIDDEN FEES. Bad business model, cant trust the instructor. We found a great place in lise with great instructors and no BS HIDDEN FEES.

Mr. Wang is a GREAT teacher and mentor to these kids. He communicates very well and allows the…read morechildren to grow into their potential with respectful guidance and instruction. I am so glad we found this place!