When I first came, they had me break a wood board, I later found out it was the softest wood on the…read moreplanet and a sneeze could break it. Beginners I was learning for the first 3 belts. Then it was just repeating over and over again. But I thought that beginners are for the basics so if I keep going then I really would learn stuff in advance. Advance came and It became much of the same where everything is repeating and also instead of doing the full 1-18 punching combos we were doing 1-12 sometimes which I didn't like. I felt stagnant. Then there was the Legacy class. It was pitched to me as a class where we can learn to teach and learn the black belt material. So we spent even more money on that and I joined legacy. In legacy it too became stagnant, but was in some ways worse than advance. These were said to be the best of the school, however the middle stances, front, back, and x stances were lacking. Some of the younger black belts and higher ranks weren't even making a fist properly. Some of the black belts weren't really trying when I was paired with them. When we did a form everyone was off count unless we did it out loud. And even then some still didn't keep up. And even here we were doing 1-12 instead of 1-18 and we weren't learning the black belt material. I still don't know how to do the combos 13-16 properly. As for teaching, I was helping out when I was still a beginner. I was coming 4 days a week for all of the classes, and when Master Singer was here he was beginning to teach me how to teach and was insinuating that I would get a job here. I had gotten my black pants faster than anyone and understood the material very well. Then he left and Mr. Kyle came. It felt like I got booted to the sidelines. Which I did. Miss Commroge was getting the teaching opportunities and the criteria for teaching changed. At that point I started to feel like a glorified helper, which I was. I still wanted to teach though and asked Mr. Kyle if I could and he said "I'll see what I can do." I then got an opportunity to teach a half a year later. And that was just choosing a warmup. Anyways, after I was waiting, and waiting, and waiting, and helping, and spending so much time here, I began to feel as if I was ramming my head into a brick wall, in the vain hopes that it would move and let me through. Overall, I was not learning anything new, I was not improving my techniques, and I was wasting my time. So I stopped helping as much. And a while later, we were learning a bowstaff form, which was new to me. I learned in time for the belt promotion and did it fairly well. As I was sitting after I went, and watching the other legacy members, I was ashamed at how poor we were. You had front stances where the legs were straight and it was basically just taking a step forward, or the front leg is bent as it should be but the back foot is facing the wrong direction, or both. Some of the middle stances had the feet facing to either side instead of forward, and the vast majority of them weren't even trying to bend their knees. It was black belts that were doing this as well. The bow staff, when they went to strike, were all at different heights: to the chest, head, waist, above the head. The hands were also in varying positions. Furthermore when we do our pushups, I still see some with a knee on the ground when we first start, going down half way and back up, or they just have bad posture. I still see a lot of legacy members with their thumb in their fist. They are supposed to be either black belts or advanced. Either way, that belt promotion was so bad, I did not want to come back to Victory. While you can argue that it is up to the student to try to improve, and if it was just one or two students that were not good then it would be the student's problem. However when the majority of the school looks like this, it is the instructor's fault for not maintaining the structure, techniques, and integrity of the school. We are not teaching or drilling the stances in beginners, so when they come to advanced, they still aren't good at it because they were never taught. This was driving me up the wall for so long and ultimately that belt promotion was so bad that I did not want to come back. That is why I was gone for a month. The reason I came back is because my mom paid for it. So I might as well get my black belt. When I came back, none of you asked why I was gone. But you did jab at me for being gone and made comments about it. About two or three weeks after I came back, some things had changed. I wasnt told about any of this. So I was trying to be helpful and collect notes before class started and while we were lining up. And when I got all the way over to the cabbinates, Master Catlin scolded me and told me to hand them back. So I did. Then she had Miss Commroge say "Every one set!" and she collected them. This was the first and only time we ever collected notes after saying "Every one set!" In fact the very next class I atte

My kids have been going here since they were 3 years old and this school has taught them discipline…read moreself respect and self defense. I could not think of better teachers. This place has become like a second family and home to my family and I am extremely grateful for everything they do.

I've practiced different forms of Martial Arts most of my life (I'm 56)…read more This school is unlike any other experience I've had. I broke my back, spent 10 years in pain, I was scared to move fast, or twist too much. There was a lot of fear in my body and mind. I also knew that I was growing fat, moving less, and my future was going down hill. I needed to do something! The level of instruction, knowledge, caring, respect, and friendships I have experienced at Oom Yung Doe over the last two years is very, very special. I move with a new sense of freedom (I never thought I'd see again). I sleep like a baby, my mind is sharp and focused. I stand with pride and strength. 100% of the credit goes to the incredible knowledge that has been passed down over generations, and my incredible instructors. The time I spend training with my daughter has also been a great bonding experience. It gave us more of a common ground, communication, and a different kind of respect and understanding that brought us closer together. I've seen the same drastic improvements with everyone around me. I highly recommend Oom Yung Doe for all ages, and all body types. It is by far the best thing I've ever done for myself. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Hank Marcus

Many times, over the course of several years, I realized I needed to follow a healthy lifestyle,…read morebut I sure didn't want to go to a gym! What was this lazy 50 year old advertising agency guy going to do? I was never an athlete growing up and I can tell you that I have never set foot inside of an LA Fitness. I tried out various in-home fitness programs and saw some results, but it became boring for me, I quickly lost interest and there was a complete absence of motivation and challenge. Although I was always eating healthy, I knew I needed to find some kind of fitness program in order for my diet to be worth the effort. I needed something more, but what? Oh, how lucky I was that there was someone in my life who cared enough to give me one of the greatest gifts I could ever hope for: an introduction into the world of martial arts. My friend brought me to a different school that was teaching a watered down version of what I call "moo doe lite". Moo doe (which is taught at Oom Yung Doe) is traditional martial arts, with lineage that goes back centuries and was only passed on to the wealthy and privileged in East Asia. After spending almost two years at this other school, I was naturally led to the School of Oom Yung Doe in Oviedo for more proper and advanced training and focus. Our school teaches the principles of 8 martial arts combined and taught as one - it is brilliant! We learn the principles of Kung Fu, Bagwa, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, Tai Chi and all the classic martial arts weapons are available to learn. I instantly felt comfortable that this was the correct path for me. The increase in my strength, coordination, flexibility and even my confidence is unbelievable. One of my favorite parts of the school is the amazing students I have met and the quality, dedication and a sincere sense of caring from the Instructors. The leader of our school, National Instructor Rich, has been practicing for almost 40 years and teaches classes every week. There are also two Head Instructors who consistently provide some of the most rewarding and challenging lessons available. The Instructors truly make this school one of the finest martial arts school in the country. And if that's not already amazing, we have regular visits from International Instructors and Masters who provide specialized training throughout the year. You could not ask for a more talented, experienced and honorable group. During my journey I quickly noticed improvements at work in the form of my focus, energy level, problem solving abilities, attitude and patience. My boss has commented to me numerous times that I am "on fire". My clients benefit from my increased level of creativity and leadership, and see their business goals being clearly defined and hit on a regular basis. I am excited to see how I progress further through my training. Over and over again I found myself applying principles from class into my personal life; not just saying them, but incorporating them into my life. Through my training at Oom Yung Doe I have learned about what's truly important in life and how to become a better man... a better citizen... a better human being. It's more that just sweating, it's about following the correct path in life and making a difference for those important people in your life. And the most beautiful part of all of this is that I have just scratched the surface. But, how lucky am I to have received this gift of learning traditional moo doe from some of the most amazing people in the country. Every day I realize how much I am benefiting my mind, body and spirt. I envision myself practicing traditional moo doe for the rest of my life... an endless supply of positive energy and movements added to my life. A group of people that I am proud to be associated with and who I am proud to serve, learn from and become more like them. I have barely started learning all there is to learn at Oom Yung Doe. Please check back in a year or so and I'll update you on my journey! In the meantime I hope to see you in class - adults, teens and kids always welcomed!

WE LOVE THE ZEN LIFE CENTER! I'd highly recommend Master Hoehn and his team at The Zen!…read more The 1st day my son went to summer camp he came back saying "yes ma'am", "no ma'am" and having better eye contact when speaking to adults, which just filled my heart with joy! Maybe because I was raised as an army brat and that was the only way to talk to adults on the base, but I think it helped me so much as an adult and I always wanted to pass that down to my kid too. They offer the best summer camp options and after school program. We are just so lucky to have found a caring and safe group of people to help us out with teaching our kid self defense and life skills. They're known as one of the top, if not the top in my opinion, self defense schools in Florida. My son is in elementary school and came home one day showing me some moves he learned in class and literally knocked me off my feet, slamming me to the ground. It was not my best look, but I am so proud and happy to say that I think he can defend himself in a bad situation and am looking forward to everything else he'll learn at Zen. They're very inexpensive too! The facility is clean and they're big on safety measures right now during COVID. We are just so blessed to have found this school. If you're interested, check them out! They're the best!

This is a wonderful place! Master Hoehn and the rest of his staff are all amazing! My daughter had…read morea Birthday party there, my son goes to Karate and camp! Everything they do here , they make it fun for the kids and you can trust that your children are in good hands! They are all kind and are patient and kind towards the children that go there. I am so lucky to have found this wonderful place!

They are great with my 3.5 y/o!! They've gotten him really excited about martial arts. Great with…read morekids.

Our kids love it here. They have positive, well trained staff members who hold the students to a…read morehigh standard while pouring into them and building them up. They teach them discipline while also having fun with them.

Felt welcomed right away!! Being in a different state and walking into another MMA/JiuJitsu gym can…read morebe intimidating but these guys are awesome!! Quality training with skilled professionals and a clean facility!

I have trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for two years and there is a lot to love about this school…read more ATT teaches much more than BJJ - Muay Thai, Submission Grappling and Boxing are taught there as well. I came here from a booming BJJ scene where I trained directly under some of the better known names in the sport. My last school, in addition to being taught by two world class instructors, also fostered a philosophy and sense of community devoid of politics and ego while stressing unity in BJJ. When I moved to Florida, I was sure I had seen the last of this philosophy. This is simply not so. Like my last school and its affiliates, there are no "creontes" at ATT. All are welcome to come and go as often as you like. The instructors love what they do and provide a challenging, safe and fun training environment for kids and adults alike. Their partnership with the Longwood location makes it nearly impossible to miss a class if you don't want to. The students in the classes are friendly and helpful and only stand for your success much as they would their own, a few of them being amateur fighters. BJJ and MMA are the present and future of combat sports and American Top Team does a great job of representing them.

My kids love coming to Karate class every week. They experience a focused class, personalized…read moreinstruction, a most importantly, age appropriate support for their skill level. It is a mixed age class - so if your child is coming in as a young or first time student with no experience, or if you have a repeat student who is building on skills learned, the instructors are always supportive and helps each child work on their skill. The Pre Karate class is month to month, reasonably priced, and no contracts which was very important to us. It is the number one reason why we picked Oviedo Karate Club (Many parents don't realize that they have a no-contract option, which is really all that the other martial arts centers offer. I've heard many complaints regarding contracts if you fail to commit, have a schedule conflict, etc. It was a nightmare we were so happy to learn that we did not have to experience! Not to mention what the other studios charge monthly - it's unreachable for many who want to experience karate but probably are unwilling to spend that much if you don't know your child likes karate. That's why we tried it and we stayed!) I think parents would be surprised to see that a karate class can be child-centered and positive. She focuses on calming the body to focus, listening, practice, learning about Japanese traditions & terminology and the lessons never discuss "fighting another person" or "competition" or "violence." Our class does not require a belt ranking. I am glad we found the Oviedo Karate Club. It's currently at Riverside Park in Oviedo which is convenient us. We love coming here for the exercise and skill.

My 2 boys and my nephew train here. They not only learn a new skill, but patience, respect and much…read moremore. Sensei Eddie is great and makes sure they excel in all aspects. They offer a great after school program as well. I would recommended them to anyone. The start from "Little Bees" 4-6 years old all the way to adults. Including women's self defense classes!

Do not sign the contract. They will tell you there is a small fee that isn't listed to cancel and…read morethat it is simple. It is not and they will say they don't remember telling anyone that. My son went for 6 months as we wanted him to really get into it, but he just didn't like it. When I called the collection group to cancel they said they could not help. I went to the business and he said "did you offer to pay half" instead of acknowledging the lie from months earlier. He also accused me of not caring about his time due to having him call the collection group a half hour before his class started. He didn't like taking care of his customer with an issue, which is not good business sense in my opinion. It's sad as I actually liked him but this made me sour on the whole group.