If you're looking for a martial arts school, you have to check this place out…read more I don't care what you're into: family classes, personal self defense, MMA, competition fighting, security training. They have it all. The reason: Mr. Sipin is a world reknowned martial artist, teacher and security professional. Let me say that again: people around the world know who this man is and he's in West Allis, WI of all places?!? Why? Because he's a family man. Yes, his family is heavily involved in the running of the school. This makes it a kid friendly, family friendly place with high standards and morals. A great environment to learn and meet people of similar quality. Now, don't get me wrong. As Roy Harris says, "Don't mistake kindness for weakness." Just because these are good people, doesn't mean they can't teach you how to effectively put down someone. They can, and will, in a number of ways. They'll also insist you consider the legal implications. How do they do it? Go to their website to see all about it. But as a former student I wanted to mention some things I didn't realize until leaving the school (and state) and seeing many others. Mr. Sipin loves what he does. He also likes to buy a lot of equipment because he likes "the best" stuff. You get to play with that stuff too. Anybody who's been into the martial arts knows how expensive it is to maintain a gym. Four Winds has it all.

Tom Sipin's experience shows in his teaching…read more I have taken Tom's Hardened Target courses and would recommend anyone looking for a higher level of training to sign up!

If you are looking for the absolute best martial arts training around, look no further than Hong's…read moreTaekwondo. I have been training here for years and am currently working toward my third-degree black belt, so I can say firsthand that this school is top-notch. Master Hong is a phenomenal, authentic instructor from Korea who brings genuine tradition, deep expertise, and incredible energy to every single class. What really sets this place apart is how welcoming, supportive, and adaptable the environment is for everyone, making it perfect for all ages from young kids to older adults. Whether you want to improve your fitness, build discipline, or learn high-quality martial arts from a legitimate master, this is the place to be and I highly recommend checking them out.

Hong's Taekwondo is an excellent school. Grandmaster Hong takes personal interest in all of his…read morestudents from young to older. I have been training there for 15 years after starting at middle age! Master Hong teaches this beautiful art but also stresses good sportsmanship and knowledge of the sport. The school is a welcoming place for all who want to learn. I would recommend this school for anyone who is interested in taking up the sport.

My two sons have been training at World Martial Arts Academy for nearly two years. I chose this…read moreacademy because it is headed by a grandmaster (sixth level black belt), while most schools have less experienced and less qualified instructors. The grandmaster personally oversees the instructors as they teach, and students usually are in groups of two to four per instructor. This assures close attention to every aspect of the training, and because instructors are observed by both the grandmaster and the head instructor, and because instructors are trained each day, the quality of the teaching is high. We left a previous larger taekwondo center because a teacher often had 15-20 students, and I found my sons were being offered a chance to test for higher belts when they were clearly not doing well. This, in my view, was to assure that they completed the training contract as quickly as possible. If they did not complete, the training was to continue for free after the contract ended. I noticed that some of the students with black belts were barely able to complete simply actions. That. to me, was unacceptable. The Grandmaster has been teaching for more than 25 years and began his training in South Korea. He is really outstanding and I feel fortunate to have found an academy that offers high quality training.

From the owner: World Martial Arts Academy specializes in teaching the Korean martial art of Taekwondo…read more Our curriculum is designed to teach not only self defense, but also a strong foundation for a positive way of life. Students of all ages learn discipline and respect; children gain self-control while adults experience reduced stress. Other benefits include: Cardiovascular conditioning Improved flexibility and strength Improved balance of mind and body Increased self-confidence and positive attitude

Excellent school that teaches traditional shotokan karate for people of any age and skill level.read more

Sky and Diane are great, the students are welcoming and the facility is really clean. I wish I…read morecould train here every day.

This is a great place to learn jiu-jitsu in a team-oriented environment. The instructors are great…read moreand the culture of the other members of the gym is top notch.

Both of my kids trained here years ago. Both considering returning years later after focusing on…read moreother sports. It wasn't very focused on tournaments/competition back then...not sure about now.

I have two photos. The first is my son at age 4 before his world was turned upside down by bullies…read moreat school. He had a speech delay and super shy. A sweet kid but no verbal thus no social skills. Eventually he wound up being the victim of bullying. Sadly, that smiling kid became troubled and super nervous. He didn't tell us until much later what had happened. The second photo is self explanatory. We enrolled him at Crossover over a year ago. Not to learn how to fight but to learn how to control fear. To calm his nerves. I know because I took martial arts when I was a youth. I didn't use it to fight. It taught me how to think during stressful situations, whether it's an exam or a slot route in football. Nervousness is an enemy that must be dealt with. Shortly after enrollment my son was diagnosed with mild Aspergers. It's mostly a social awkwardness issue. His grades are solid. His love of reading and science is tops. He gets so nervous though with kids his age. The bullying experience probably accelerated his isolation response. His autism also makes him ripe to be pushed around. We told Professor Bob at Crossover and he is the best coach ever. He is amazing with the kids. Teaching both community respect and self respect. Ian is a better person even with his social challenges. He is less nervous in crowds. He still has an awkwardness but it's less nerve racking for him. The improvement was a matter of confidence. A confidence that the world is not an evil place that is built to torture him. It's a place to explore and if possible to explore with friends. As a parent, I love this place as much as I love my son's doctors. Great job Professor Bob and Crossover as a whole!

I've been to a few different Tai Chi studios over the years and I've enjoyed them all. But I have…read moreto say that Tai Chi at East/West Connection has been, thus far, the most enjoyable and informational. If you're looking for Tai Chi instruction then you most likely already know it is an 'internal', meditative martial art, as is Qi Gung, and others. Often, I've found, the internal is over-looked in typical Tai Chi classes. Not the case at East/West, where both outer and inner forms are taught. Michael, the instructor, has decades of experience and it shows. The price is right, the instruction is top shelf, so if you're ready for the experience, this is the place. P.S. If you wanna get some great 'external' martial art training, i.e. Okinawan style karate, I've heard this is also the place to go!

This is a great place to learn martial arts for people from all walks of life. Classes are…read moreavailable all week long. They have affordable programs geared toward kids, adults, and seniors. Whether you are looking to learn karate, kobudo (weapons), kendo (Japanese fencing), or yoga; this is the place to go.