Great class format for my little kids. They teach respect, patience, discipline and are very…read moreknowledgeable.

This past week was teacher appreciation week. Everyone is quick to appreciate the teachers that…read moreour children have in their classroom, as tutors and for electives. We often over look the teachers that teach our kids in the most subtle and profound ways. I wanted to take a moment to recognize two of these teachers in my children's lives. Three of my four children have been attending Jin Martial Arts for almost a year. Master Brett and Master Jeff never fail to amaze me with how they teach, guide and run their school. Both Master Brett and Master Jeff have unwavering patience with children of all ages. I have had the pleasure of watching the Tiny Tornadoes class while my 6 year old was in it and their ability to keep 4 -6 year olds focused and showing respect is impressive. Master Brett has a remarkable way of speaking to kids, especially this younger age group. He speaks to them on their level while not speaking down to them and puts some of life's most valuable lessons in words that they can process and understand. Master Jeff is equally patient and kind. As the kids move up in classes, the expectations change while always remaining age appropriate. Students' personal growth is the focus. The growth I have seen in my children since starting classes at Jin Martial Arts has been tremendous. It goes without saying that they have grown physically, my 11 year old daughter can do push-ups. As a parent, the growth that may not be as obvious; confidence, respect, taking responsibility for their actions, treatment of siblings, just to name a few; is invaluable. Master Brett and Master Jeff truly care for their students and want to see them succeed, the theme being to improve yourself and try your best. They have created an environment that parents can feel welcome in and that we are all there to support each other and the students; they have created a village. It is hard to find words to describe the positivity and kindness that Master Brett and Master Jeff have created. Positivity and kindness feel like a cliche that doesn't fully explain the teaching style and community that is Jin Martial Arts. It is so much more than that. Master Brett and Master Jeff are true leaders and teach above all else by example of how they conduct themselves. They are teaching more than martial arts; they are teaching how to be better. They give our future hope. Watching them interact with our youth is refreshing and humbling. To Master Brett and Master Jeff, thank you. Thank you for all you do for our kids. It matters. -Emily Ciarletto (Landon, Valerie and Everett's mom)

Bill Cho his self is an amazing teacher and leader by teaching respect, leadership and skill…read more All of the staff and leaders are amazing, such as Ms. Grace, Master Shelly Johnson, and Grand Master Bill Cho. Amazing for both children and adults. Plus, they do special camps to help students, private lessons, and Birthday Partys. 10 out of 10, Must recommend

Anyone looking to sign up for Taekwondo look no further. This is the place! My 7 year absolutely…read moreloves coming here. The Masters offer lots of experience and current techniques. Training for everyone of all ages with foundational skills that offer discipline, practice, patience, leadership and respect.

Pride Martial Arts has been life-changing for our son Zach. From their National Championship USA…read moreJudo program, taught by Sensei Ron who is a USA National Coach to their Taekwondo and Taekwondo Competition Team and Hyper Weapons Team, he's grown in skill, confidence, and character. Grand Master Ron, Master Saif, and Mrs. Cassandra pour their hearts into the school. Their passion and leadership has taught Zach discipline, respect, and perseverance--on and off the mat. Whether he's preparing for a tournament or learning a new Form, he's always supported and challenged. We're proud to be part of the Pride family. If you want a school that truly builds strong, respectful, and confident kids--this is the place.

My daughter has been going here for years and loves it. Master Ron and staff are great with the…read morekids. They do a great job of pushing the kids to the next level, but not too hard where they become discouraged. The classes have only continually grown larger over the years and for good reason. Also, they do fun community involvement throughout the year with trunk or treat and Easter egg hunts. If you are considering on sending your kid here, I'd strongly recommend it!

This is a great facility, professional and courteous. Their instructors are truly world class. They…read moremake the martial arts experience convenient, safe and affordable. It's not a "McDojo" by any means. Liz is such a sweet heart. I felt welcomed the first day I walked into Budokan.

I've been thinking about taking Tai Chi for a long time but never got around to searching for one…read moreclose to home. Finally, after one afternoon nursing a sore and stressed body, I decided to do the search. I was very impressed with Liz, the owner. She's a very nice lady. I decided to try Budokan Martial Arts. I've been going there 3 times a week for 2 months now and I'm very happy with the experience. Sifu Jason is excellent, explains the steps very well and he makes learning Tai Chi fun and interesting. My S.O. joins once a week. The Qigong meditation once a month is relaxing and helps me focus. I highly recommend this place.

Elmhurst martial arts is a great school. Master Chuck is knowledgeable, experienced, and a…read morewonderful teacher. I highly recommend this school for anyone of any age looking to get into martial arts. He's fantastic with kids. My kids love and highly respect him. I've taken Modern Arnis with him and it's a fun class. Check out Elmhurst martial arts, you won't be disappointed.

My husband and I scouted places for taekwondo in the area before signing up our child and we both…read moreliked this place the most. Our son enjoyed his time for a couple of years. We're all bummed when we had to move but this place has a special spot in our hearts.

If you are looking for a traditional taekwondo school this is not the right place. The Master here…read moreis just all about cashing checks every month,filling up the mats with students that they cannot pay attention and coach them. Sparring class is getting hazardous big kids taking advantage when they spar with younger kids and lower belts not a fair match. Too many students 20kids to 30+ in 1 class with 1 instructor or 2. They pass every students on belt testing even w/o knowing the forms and kicks. You can walk by and get your FREE Black belt even w/o any skills. You paid for it! Best place if you are just looking to babysit your kids for 45 mins. Though you can find a cheaper ones for sure. They charge $159/monthly + $70/ belt testing and $60 Uniform + $150 Membership fee( Idk what's the membership for) The Facility is very legit when it comes to nastiness, chairs, mats dirty, carpets smells. Not to mention the obnoxious Moms who chitchat during the class when you couldn't hear what's the instructors are saying bec of the buzzing sounds in the back. Annoying. Best place to waste your $$$. Master Kim focused more to kids with more siblings - $$$ Rating: -star

COMPREHENSIVE & TRANSPARENT REVIEW OF UofGF - UofGF is owned and run by Coach Steve Patterson. My…read morefamily had over a year of experience with Coach Steve in the children's class and a few months in the adult class. The children and the adult members were all friendly and great to work with. The parents are also great & the children are delightful. The substitute coaches are all wonderful and easy to work with as well. However for the past year, we've experienced several concerns with Coach Steve's teaching style. Coach Steve has an arrogant coaching approach to both children and adults. Many children are between the ages 4 to 8, still finding confidence in themselves; building confidence is what drives many people to jiu jitsu, especially children. Coach Steve is very condescending when speaking to the younger children and will not get down to their level when talking to them. Coach Steve is also incessantly yelling during the large portion of his class preventing the children from having adequate time to execute moves without interruption. This constant yelling intimidates many of the children and appears to be the reason behind the revolving door of many child members. On April 16, 2019 Coach Steve gave a long lecture to the children about how they should NOT cry; that they should not cry ON or OFF the jiu jitsu mat; Coach Steve stated," when I was a kid I never cried on the mat or off the mat!". The young boy (around 9 years of age) whom Coach Steve was lecturing was humiliated in front of the children, with his father present. We have not seen that child nor his father since that said incident. Many of the parents discussed the occurrence with disappointment following the class. Our 6-year-old then asked us if it is ok to cry when we got home. Our response was, it is never a good idea to bottle up your emotions.

I have no martial arts experience so that made walking through the door the hardest part. However,…read moreI was immediately put at ease once Steve (the owner/instructor) introduced himself and convinced me to take the free week trial. I've been going for about 2.5 months now and am really enjoying all I've learned. Steve is a down-to-earth, modest, and friendly instructor who is very skilled and knowledgable. Steve takes pride in seeing his students learn and grow and makes every effort to make sure they succeed. I also have a great experience with the other members of the gym. They all have been very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend attending the University of Ground Fighting and think you'll get hooked, just like I did!

This is by far one of the best dojo's, if not the best, in this state, if not this country....or…read moreeven world. The instructor is such as awesome man and teacher. He gives his everything to this place and wouldn't give it up for the world. Keep on trucking Shihan Francis!

This place is the real deal. If you want to be a real martial artist and hone your skills both…read morephysically and mentally look no further. I was a student here for 10 years,and I can tell you that Scott Francis and his assistant instructors are professional, highly skilled and caring. They actually care not only about teaching students punches and kicks, but about their whole success in life both in and out of the dojo. That is something that you just can't buy elsewhere. Not to mention the amount of training you can get for the money is worth significantly more than what the monthly fees are. There is always someone willing to offer additional help if you have difficulty or help mentor you through the martial arts. I struggle to express the value of this establishment. It's off the charts! I can not recommend Dojo Dynamics enough.