My 7 year old has been going here for a year and has learnt a lot in short span of time (is blue…read morebelt now ) . We tried 3-4 different places before narrowing down to Vasquez. What we love about this institute 1. Small family run institution, with 1:1 attention given to each child . A lot of other institutions are too big and commercial . Mr and miss Vasquez are very invested and approachable - I am able to discuss my child's progress and understand his growth areas at all points 2. A safe environment I can trust my kid with - a lot of staff dedicated to safety of kids and ensure all kids feel safe and respected 3. Nurturing a community , focus on life skills - they focus on teaching kids valuable life skills. Miss Vasquez particularly loves kids and she has built a community where everyone comes together to learn, play and celebrate!

Love this academy and the Vasquez family. It's my son's taekwondo home since he was 3.5yo. He's…read morenow 6 and a purple belt. They have always been so good with my son. Always very positive, encouraging and great about incorporating lessons on life into the training. We plan to stick with them for many years to come.

My son loves this place! It's been about three months for him and my 4 year son is having so much…read morefun. The coach teaches kids more than Taekwondo. The discipline, etiquette and respect starts when you enter the door. This place has the best coach and always maintain the place clean which I feel safe during this time. I highly recommend this studio.

Great influence on my son. We look forward to training every week. Master Lee and her team are…read moreattentive and show the leadership we are looking for.

Earning a Black Belt from USTA makes me very proud. USTA is a place that that has taught me…read morediscipline, resilience, focus, teamwork and to keep relentlessly working towards a goal. It improved my focus immensely. An example of this is learning the tornado round house kick. To learn the kick, you must master all of the steps. Another example is learning the Deputy Black Belt form. The Deputy Black Belt form is very complex and requires a lot of skill and effort. The instructors at USTA also deserve some credit. I may joke around sometimes but they are always getting straight to the point and always teach us everything we need to know. They show us some tricks and skills we can learn. Taekwondo also has taught me to show effort and be consistent by making me go to at least 3 classes a week and if I don't show effort then that means I have to do more pushups. I have also learned to show respect because every time we do a drill, we must show respect to our partner. Another skill I have learned from taekwondo is how to be a leader. I have learned this skill from taekwondo by leading in the warmups. This skill is important because if you don't know how to talk with confidence, then you won't be a good speaker. Being a good speaker is important because it could help you in the future with your job or maybe doing a speech. As you can see, taekwondo has taught me many important skills for that will also help me in my life and it has also taught me how to show respect to others. Finally, earning a Black Belt at USTA makes me very proud because of all of the work I have put in and I can't wait to get my Black Belt!

Our 11 year old daughter who is on the brink of receiving her black belt at the USTA writes about…read moreher experience: "Earning my black belt at USTA is one of the proudest moments of my life. It's not just a belt to me - it is a symbol of all the hard work, and determination I've put in over the years. When I first started, I didn't know much about martial arts. I had a lot of admiration for the higher belts and the black belt students who I saw during belt promotions. But as I continued training, I realized it's about way more than just impressive moves. At USTA, they teach us to be strong not only on the outside, but on the inside too. I had to learn discipline, respect, and how to stay focused even when things get hard. There were times I wanted to give up, especially when I couldn't get a kick right. But my instructors, classmates, and family always encouraged me, and I kept going. The process of qualifying for my black belt has been super intense. I had to demonstrate excellence in everything I learned--forms, sparring, board breaking, and self-defense. I was anxious, but I am also ready. When I finally tie that black belt around my waist, I think it will feel like I can accomplish anything. As part of my practice, I help younger students and try to set a good example for them. USTA has taught me that being a black belt can be the beginning of a bigger journey. I'm excited to keep learning and growing. I know there will be more challenges ahead, but now I believe in myself. That's what earning a black belt at USTA means to me."

Great beginner experience. The instruction is firm but understanding. Very flexible. Highly…read morerecommend!

Master Mun is great with the kids. So happy he is sharing his knowledge with the city of McKinney.read more

Fun and you learn a lot, and they have a nice mix of discipline and caring for their studentsread more

Make sure you ask ALL the questions!. They invite you in, they give you a low ball price to get you…read moreand your kids excited. What's more pathetic is at the end of the low ball classes($49) they give you child a "belt". They they charge you for "registration" fee. Then a charge for each "belt-testing" with is every 4-6 classes. Then the monthly charges. Then, they charge you TWO MONTHS IN ADVANCE to stop taking this classes. We tried this for a month, after the 1st month, after the child gets used to the classes (which seems to be over crowded) they hit you with all that I mentioned above. Maybe it's me... it seems like these this is a Unethical way if doing business. I could understand if they were upfront and honest from the beginning. If you send your child to this place... make sure you ask ALL the questions. They like you to sign the contact with our reading the whole thing. Owner: BE HONOST WITH PEOPLE

We've been at Vu's Martial Arts for 3+ years. Both our kids and my husband and I take lessons from…read moreMaster Vu. I highly recommend taking classes here, this is the type of environment for families to learn and grow!

Amazing! Can't say enough good things about Master Vu. He encourages each child to reach for their…read moregoals. He provides the training, both sparring/patterns. He expects the kids to do their part by practicing and putting forth the efforts needed to improve. One of the biggest things - self confidence!! My child has been able to deal with some issues with "mean" kids. The confidence to know that he defines him, not those other kids. As well as the ability to defend himself when the need arose.

My daughter loves training at this Tiger Rock! The instructors (led by Mr. Thibodeaux) exhibit…read moreconfidence, leadership, and integrity. I've also witnessed an increase of self confidence, assertion, focus and ability to follow instruction, not only in my daughter, but from every single kid in our belt level classes. Some progress faster than others, but definitive progress is obvious none-the-less. The ability of these instructors to instill those actions in kids is beyond what I've seen in other youth programs. Now, on to cost as referred to by some other reviewers. Yes, it's expensive. However, you get to go to an unlimited number of classes so you get out of it what you put in. If you go once a week, you'll get once a week value. If you go more, then you'll get more for your investment and see a faster development of skill. Every business can improve, and Tiger Rock is not immune to benefit from a tweak here or there. For example, they really need to pro-rate months like December when they're closed for two weeks. And I witnessed one communication snafu. But overall, we find a lot of value and growth in this program and plan to continue for a long time. Certainly deserving of the 5 stars.

This place rocks!! We tried 2 other well known places for our son before making a decision to…read moreenroll here. He has been going there for a little over a year now, and completed the Tiger Club program. He has now turned 6 and moved up to the white/yellow belt classes. The main instructor is amazing with the kids... ALL of the kiddos. He has an amazing staff that assists with the kids. They offer classes all week long, and for a very low monthly tuition, you can attend as many as you like. My son is very excited to come home after class and show me the things he has learned. He was a bit of a hyper kid when he started, but I can definitely tell that he has matured through this program, and their instructors!!! They continue to impress us!! Highly recommend!

Master Kim & Master Kwon are great instructors! My son really enjoys learning Korean terms & Tae…read moreKwon Do. It's helped him concentrate & focus better in school. Everyone is friendly and my son has made several friends. Highly recommend this place!

From the owner: The benefits of Martial arts classes at Master H Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do:…read moreOver 25 years of experience Professional instructors Modern, state-of-the-art facilities A positive and encouraging atmosphere And much, much more! These are just a few of the reasons we're a leading provider of martial arts in the McKinney area. We guarantee that learning martial arts at Master H Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do will be a rewarding activity with benefits to last a lifetime. Our training includes skills valuable in daily life: cooperation, respect, self-control, focus, and confidence. We know from experience that training in Tae Kwon Do helps students in their personal and professional life. The positive character traits that develop will help them at work and school, at home and on the playing field. Contributing to our community is a natural extension of improving each student's life. Happier, more confident students lead to happier families, which lead to more cohesive communities. In addition, our school continually seeks out opportunities to contribute to our community, including self-defense seminars, charity fundraisers, and educational demonstrations. For many years, Master Kim has been teaching the martial art of Tae Kwon Do to children, adults, and families. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere of positive energy and respect in our Tae Kwon Do school.

took me a while to finally write a review! read this for a genuine review from a former decade long…read moremember here. i was with the white tiger family for a very long time, went from white belt to a 2nd dan black belt here and then went off to do tkd at the collegiate level afterwards. i think the best part of white tiger overall for me has always been the people there. just such caring instructors and staff and some of my best friends (even to this day), have been made on the mat. also, some of the most fun trips i've ever done have come out of taekwondo too, from new york, austin, seattle, and miami to the kukkiwon headquarters in korea. so many experiences come from the tournaments and detours you'll take as a tkd athlete in life. in general, white tiger has always excelled in teaching poomsae (tkd forms) as well as in tkd demonstration. it's also a very well connected school in terms of the broader network of tkd schools and masters. as such, there's lots of opportunities to participate in fun tournaments and events and really level up your skills. i genuinely think it's worth it for anyone interested to give it a shot and, who knows, it might just become one of the most memorable things you do in your life. just like it was for me! :)

some of the training schedules, and important information communication could be a lot better. Like…read moretoday my kid had black belt practice session, which was held at Rowlett, TX. We were not communicated that the child had to be dropped there and parents can't even see them perform at practice. This is such an important piece of information that should have been communicated. We took our entire family for this and had planned out the day accordingly. But we were super disappointed and our child was crying end of the day as he was not mentally prepared to be left all alone there. Common white tiger takewondo u can do better

I decided to try Soul Fighters during the summer to help me lose weight and improve my mental…read morehealth. Coach Steven Ngo teaches the adult Muay Thai class. He is a great teacher, friendly, professional, and willing to work with you. Overall, the atmosphere and the other students feel welcome. If you're looking to learn something new or gain experience, I recommend giving this place a try.

What an incredible experience with a professional and respectful instructor. My son loves this…read moreplace is is learning Brazilian Jujitsu and Muay Thai from instructors that truly respect the sport. From the time we started here, this place has provided a safe and clean environment with a great feel to it. You can drop off or wait, this place can accommodate. There is a mixture of kids and adults and the way the class is run, everyone meshes very well. There are enough classes weekly that you can come as often as you like and keep honing in on your skills. They get group time and individual time during the lessons. I can't say enough good things about this place, there isn't a place anywhere near that can compare.