I want to thank AB, my head coach, for always believing in me and for all the knowledge he has…read moreshared with me ever since I started training with him these past 5 years. Everyone here is like family, whether you're new, we treat each other like family and that has got to be one of the greatest things a martial arts gym can have to make yourself feel at home.

I am writing this review with concern. I had my child with Family Taekwondo Plus for 3 1/2 years,…read moremy child became. 2nd degree blk belt, 1st degree blk belt in weapons and loved to teach lower level student. She was always told that she was one of the top student, little did I know that she was feeling very overwhelmed to the point that she would feel sick every time she would enter the parking lot, she kept this to herself because she did not want to disappoint us. recently she let us know that she was being light by the owner and in front of the whole blk belt class that she was no longer top leader. Family Teakwondo Plus is not the place or the people we thought they were, my child heard from another student that the owners were saying thing behind her back, this caused more stress, when I went to ask them about this, the owner was not going to gave it and turned it back on to the child, I was so beside myself that I stated maybe she should not teach so many classes for this dojo the owner said that's probably best. ever since this meeting , my child has been ignored and treated like she was worth nothing. my child decided that she did not deserve to be treated with such disrespect and chose to leave. There is so much more to this story but shared just a little. bottom line they will treat you with open arms at firs, take advantage of of you later & disrespect you if you bring anything to there attention if you dot like something they are doing!!! Don't waste your mone, they pass students to the next level even when they are not ready, the staff is so low that it's students teaching students and some getting paid under the table for pennies ( child labor law) It's all about the money and not the true teaching of Taekwondo, I do have to say 3 years ago it was a good place to be, now, not so. much and I 100% can't recommend them. only if the UTWA really knew what really is going on. FYI a lot of other students have also left. That's it, that's my rant!

Staff is like family. My daughter has learned so much Anna her attitude has done a180. Love this…read moreplace

I've been training with Shotokan Karate of America's Foothill/Auburn dojo for close to a year and a…read morehalf. I love it! I'm really happy with my choice of this dojo and this organization. Even though it's been my first karate training, I can tell the vibe of the whole place is so much less commercial than a lot of the martial arts places I was looking at before I selected SKA. And SKA is a nonprofit, so the price is leaps and bounds better than other martial arts schools you'll find (I did research on that, too!). The people at our Foothill dojo are friendly and we sometimes have get-togethers outside of class/outside of karate events. Our instructor Enrique is fantastic, and our other seniors are extremely helpful too. It's a wonderful place to train! There's also more to enjoy that's unique about SKA: their twice-yearly special training events (optional but highly recommended), and the beautiful dojo down in the hills of Santa Barbara built by SKA's founder. An amazing place for members to visit if you get the chance!

Amazing karate dojo. Quality instruction, quality people. Nonprofit organization, volunteers, part…read moreof Shotokan Karate of America. Highly recommended!

This review is a long time coming. Two of my children attend the studio and both are on the cusp…read moreof earning their Black Belt. I mean it when I say "earn". They don't just promote everyone automatically like some places do. My son is mildly autistic and this is the sport that he thrived at because of the structure and orderliness of it. The teachers are both patient and work with my kids while still firmly insisting on execution and respect. They understand that kids have different learning styles and different levels of motivation and are able to make it work for everyone. The kids really enjoy all the instructors and respond well to instruction and even discipline when it is warranted. I can't speak to cost / value because I have nothing to compare it against but for us it is affordable and all the costs related to uniform, tournaments, and belt ceremonies have good value. I would recommend this place to any child or adult looking to enter the world of martial arts.

This is an excellent family owned facility. My son has been taking classes here since he was 4 and…read moreis now a Blackbelt attending 4 days a week. The staff is patient and teaches students not only martial arts but a foundation of morals with the Tenants of Taekwondo. This environment has been so positive for my son; it is literally like a big family, everyone supporting each other; cheering for each other, encouraging each other. My son has an amazing deal of confidence and isn't afraid to speak publically, or perform on stage; he is also extremely respectful and polite; attributes I give to the teachings of this studio.

Hello, I'm Taisa and my husband and I take our 10 and 4 year old to study/train with Master Shawn…read moreCoxe. Let me tell you, I was worried because our 4 year old is a fire cracker with limitless energy, will and sassiness. As well as our 10 year old who absolutely did not want to sign up for Karate. And on day one of our trial class, my 2 kids would not stop raving about how much they loved it! My 4 year old even learned the days of the week just to know what days karate was. Master Coxe and his assistants all make sure that each child is given the time and opportunity they need to practice, as well as giving the undivided opportunity to those children who need the extra help or training for whatever reason. Both Master Coxe and Natasha Coxe have the outmost care and attention not only to the students but the parents as well. The classes are real, full of joy and excitement and STRUCTURE ! As well as their core values and principles, it makes it that much safer to take our kids and know they are learning what's right and spiritually important. Our family is thrilled with finding this new "home" and are grateful for the blessings that Shawn and Natasha Coxe have given to our family. I definitely recommend coming by and trying out a class, I promise you and your child/children will love it here! Oh and did I mention? They allow the family to participate and cheer on their loved ones and that's exactly what we do twice a week, and it's definitely given us and our kids a chance to have fun together!

Karate4Kids is an exceptional place for children! The instructor is incredibly knowledgeable,…read morepolite, professional, and friendly. The atmosphere is supportive and welcoming, making it a perfect environment for kids to learn and grow. Absolutely amazing experience!

To be perfectly honest, this place kind of looks like a dump, so if you need your jiu jitsu school…read moreto look shiny, squeaky, and like the cover of a magazine, turn around and look elsewhere, because you won't find that here. Facilities are minimal - just a run down room with some mats in an old industrial complex. What you will find is one of the few black belts awarded in America by Rickson Gracie. Rickson was big on the basics, so we try to focus on traditional, fundamental Brazilian jiu jitsu and self defense, not the sport/tournament style. (Not that's there anything wrong with that, it's just a different approach.) I've been training here 6 years now, and we've got a really solid crew built up. As long as you have a good attitude and are willing to put in the effort, the mats are wide open for you. We're also very informal here, no titles, no bowing, lining up in ranks, etc. Respect, definitely, just not through formalities, and I prefer it that way. Lastly, rates are very affordable, lower than any other BJJ school I've seen, plus discounts for doing automatic transfers, and no contracts or fees.

Friendly group, awesome instructors.read more

I have evaluated 5 other martial arts schools in Folsom and El Dorado Hills for my kids and by far,…read morethis instructor is the most fun, and engaging, knowledgeable around. My kids have learned more in 2 weeks than I expected. I will definitely refer them.

I have a special needs son and EDHMA is the only place that understands how to work with him. Paul…read moremakes training fun and my son really enjoys his time at the studio.

My grandson Jimmy has been attending Bennati's for six years now. He started in the Little Dragons…read moreprogram and has now advanced to Juniors. This is an outstanding youth program that teaches strong values, emphasizes using common sense before resorting to self-defense, and has done wonders for building confidence in shy children like my grandson Jimmy. They hold kids to a high standard of respect and won't allow them to advance unless they also receive positive reports from their school teachers. The instructors (Senseis) and their helpers are fantastic with children, patient, encouraging, and truly caring. I highly recommend Bennati's for any child aged four and up. It's been a wonderful experience for our family!

We absolutely LOVE Bennati's Martial Arts!! My son was 5 when we started in May 2024 with…read moreunfortunate behavioral issues - like bad bad!! Sensi Higley, Sensi Bennati, Vivian and everyone at the Dojo are amazing. So patient with the kids. Fast forward to now, almost a year into karate and at our green belt (Tiny Tigers) we are loving karate and my son asks to go to class!! Thank you for helping our crazy kid become more aware of his self control and behavior.