You will not find a better dojang to go to! The people and environment is friendly and inviting…read more The curriculum is well rounded and teaches forms from both international and world styles of tae kwon do. They teach multiple different weapons and will explain the techniques and how you can use them if in a bad situation. The owner is honest, kind and involved in the classes to really help the students. He cares about his students and staff, making sure that they get a good wage and a retirement. You don't have to pay for boards for board breaking and if you don't have weapons you can borrow weapons until you get some. I have gone to different dojangs before and I will never leave this one because when I walk in, I know I am welcome here. The cost is more than reasonable and the owner will even pointed out the best way to save me some money when I first joined. If you want to learn how to defend yourself and want to feel good about yourself while you do it, this is the place to join.

If you have a child 5-10 years old and youre looking to introduce your child to basic martial arts…read moreand displine Pai's can be a fairly good option to instill a good foundation for your child. However if you are looking for anything else stay very far away from Pai's. The pai's business model is based completely off the ignorance of the laymans. Pai's TKD is what's know in the martial arts community as a "McDojo" a school that is interested far more in churning out black belts for a price than they are in providing a legimate martial arts experience. Look no further than their black belt club program, they are very interested in locking their customers into 4 year contracts as it is the only way they can ensure a steady income. Tae Kwon Do as a martial art although having some legimate factors, it is completely ineffective as a self defense system and as a competitive martial arts (I.e. K-1 kickboxing or modern MMA). The pai's know this, as does everyone who has legimate combat sport experience as why they are incentivised to lock their new customers into contracts as their are many many better options on the market. If you are looking for a legimate martial art look for one that focuses on technique, resistance training and active resistance I.e. sparring. Even though sparring is a factor at Pai's, it is a very watered down system under World TKD Federation which boils down to glorified foot tag. It is ineffective in preparing individuals for the chaos that is involved in a real life situation. Ask yourself of the instructors that are present at the school, could they handle a punch in the face? Would they know what to do if someone bigger than them grabbed them and didn't let go?  Would you trust your physical safety to obese men, frail women and 17- 20 year old children? If you do chose to enroll your child at Pai's be very wary of the "STORM" and "SWAT" programs. This is the pair's way of having free labor. Your child can quickly become an indentured servant, espically if they grew up at the school. The yes sir, no sir mentality is instilled from day one at the school, if the pai's become their employers it is extremely hard to say no to them. Enroll you and your child in a legimate martial art and school that focuses on technique and active resistance training such as; jiu jitsu, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing, judo, or muay thai. A martial art that will provide you with legimate skills and actual confidence that comes from defending yourself against a resisting opponent. Not the type of boxed confidence that comes from a new belt every 3 months after remembering a form and paying X amount of dollars.

If I could put zero stars I would. As a former student and instructor at this dojang I can honestly…read moresay that I will never go back. This is advertised as a school but it isn't. It is first and foremost a business. It overcharges for the little amount that you will actually learn. They tell you to do something but don't actually teach you the right way to do the technique. They don't teach you the reason for anything in forms and they leave out a ton of information in their curriculum and leave out even more forms that they could teach and even more skills that they could teach for real life situations. On top of that, for all the money you pay for classes you also pay for testing for your next rank (of which there are almost three times the amount of belts that you have to earn and pay for). You also pay for all materials you need like sparring gear, weapons, and boards for board breaking. But that money does nothing for anyone but the owners. They will get students into SWAT or STORM (teams of students who help teach the classes) and no matter how long you are there working for them they will refuse to pay for your efforts. I asked them to pay me while I was working for them and they refused. I worked there to the point that I hurt myself by overworking one of my joints and they did not care. The instructors and owners wouldn't even say hi or ask how I was. I wasn't useful anymore. You can't trust the owners and you can't trust most of the instructors. Since I left I found a new dojang that is a million times better than this place. Do not trust any Pai's location!!!

Wonderful family run dojang. Grandmaster Craig MacDonald is a 7th degree black belt (working…read moretowards his 8th) that runs the school along with his wife, Tamsin. It's pretty cool that while Grandmaster MacDonald is truly one of the kindest and most humble people on the planet, he could kill you with 2 very quick movements of his hands and/or feet. He's the nicest lethal weapon that you'll ever meet. (There's a song in there somewhere...). Mrs. McDonald is the machine that keeps everything organized behind the scenes - from testing/rank promotions to all of the wonderful community service/charity events that they sponsor on a regular basis. If you're looking for a family-friendly, (VERY) reasonably priced martial arts school in South Glens Falls/Glens Falls - check out GFTKD. If you're looking to pound the crap out of and/or draw blood from someone, this is not the place for you. Sparring is "friendly" and you'll be able to go to work or school after an evening of training. Oh...and fitness is a mere by-product of learning some really valuable skills. The motto is "fitness, fun and self-defense". Great for adults, kids and families. Learn at your own pace. Check it out!

Not too sure who the other "lady" is who had a bad experience at GFTKD, or if she is mistaken about…read morewhat school she attended. All that I know is that the owners are the most honest, sincere, professional, caring people I know. The cadre' of Blackbelts are very disciplined in Grandmaster MacDonalds teachings. From teaching young children, to more "mature" students, they can accommodate a full Dojang full of students. This school teaches more than one style of Tae Kwon Do, along with HopKiDo and many self defence techniques. Most importantly, they truly teach and believe in the tenants of TaeKwonDo. Courtesy Integrity Persiverence Self Control Indomitable Spirit Mark Aubrey , Kim Berg and the minions of the ABC Family.

Former military. Please stay away from Pai's Academy of Taekwondo. My son's have been attending…read moreclasses there for about a year now. First, they will nickle and dime you to death. We were just charged $200 (they wanted to charge us $400) for not giving them a 60 day notice that we wouldn't be continuing with their program. After our kids tested for their yellow belts, the instructors pulled everyone aside and lugged out bags of sparring equipment that were $220 per kid. They didn't ask or preface that. We didnt appreciate that at all. Our kids are into taekwondo, but there are other places around. We'll find a place that cares more about martial arts than money.

Have been attending adult classes at Pai's TKD in Clifton Park now for a few months;…read more- the instructors & staff are incredible, - the classes give a real good workout, - the other students are very welcoming, - everyone has a great energy of wanting to be there to work hard and conduct themselves respectfully. Excited to see my fitness continue to improve & learn more of the Tae Kwon Do martial arts!

First Class Martial Arts Training in all aspects....Patterns, Sparring, Self Defense, etc. Great…read moreexercise and education in the martial arts, which will improve both the mind and body -- for all age groups. My kids agility, endurance, discipline and focus have dramatically improved since we joined. I highly recommend to everyone !!

From the owner: We offer traditional Taekwon-Do & Hapkido training for adults and children, ages 4 and up. We have…read morea strong understanding of and background in teaching adults and children with ADHD and ASD.

Columbia TKD is an excellent, family-focused martial arts studio. There have been so many benefits…read morefor both me and my family, that I am sad that I didn't start before. For starters, as an adult, it has been a great experience to meet great people, and get back in shape. Very happy with my progress under the Masters, and think that they are some of the most well-rounded in the area. The best part, however, is seeing my 7 year old go from being very shy and apprehensive, to more confident and focused than she ever has been. Her growth from this experience has been irreplaceable. Not only is she learning how to defend herself at a young age, but she's gaining more life skills that I see carry over into both school and home. Even better than that is the fact that her and I get to actually take classes together twice a week. How many activities are out there where you can do them with your kid, and get the very same benefits that they are? I'd recommend Columbia TKD to anyone looking to try a fun, new experience by yourself, or with your family.

Master Yun and his instructors are wonderful! They're talented teachers who are knowledgeable,…read morewelcoming, and push you to be your absolute best both inside and outside of class. As an adult, I was happy to see adults of all ages and ranks in class. They work equally well with me as they do the kids, and they work hard with each of their students, as a group and individually, to make sure they are getting the most out of their lessons. Here you will not only learn and practice tae kwon do, but also physical and mental wellness, confidence, discipline, perseverance, self defense, and much much more. Most of all, the moment you step into Columbia TKD, you are treated like family; this leads to an environment that fosters growth, learning, and a strong sense of community and teamwork. If you're looking for tae kwon do training, this is the place to go. You will not regret your decision!

In Nae has become a second family and a second home to us. My son is almost 6 and began in the Lil'…read moreDragons program when he was 4 years old. The amazing blossoming of confidence I have seen in him is worth it alone, but he also runs off the bus, excited to go to class each day! Having the constant of Taekwondo each week made our transition into Kindergarten absolutely seamless, and the staff here is second-to-none; they know each kid and parent by name, and go out of their way to make each family feel welcomed. The Taekwondo program is well-run and covers every aspect of the martial arts. From the discussion of positive character traits to the accent on discipline, I have no doubt the kids of In Nae are among the best in their classes. I would recommend the program here to anyone, and I can't speak highly enough of what Master Tocco has built... it is truly a gift to the community.

From the owner: Helping people learn valuable skills at an affordable price! We offer a wide variety of excellent…read moreMartial Arts classes. Our certified instructors will ensure that you receive the individual training and guidance you want. Learning martial arts can boost confidence and improve one's physical health, so consider attending a self-defense and martial arts course! Our head coach was an assistant to the USA National Team in Olympic Taekwondo, so you can take lessons with principles developed by someone who knows how to perform martial arts at the highest level.