This experience had to be one of the most embarrassing and unprofessional things I have ever…read moreencountered. My son had gone to camp over the summer and loved it. We decided to throw his birthday there today, and boy was it not what we expected. When we first get there we are greeted with the lead for our event. He was thorough in his explanation of the details but only gave us 10 minutes to set up, and really didn't care whether we got done or not, just as long as he got his list out of things that he needed to say out. During the party he told us that he would get the kids at the table to eat with 30 minutes to spare. After they were all forced to clean up and wash their hands, that left 20 minutes to eat and do cake. With 15 minutes left, he then announces to the entire group (us, the kids, and our guests) that we had to be out of the space and cleaned up in 15 minutes. He then proceeded to announce that loudly every five minutes. We tried to get the kids to eat quickly and do cake, but everyone knows that it takes a while to get them to finish eating. With 5 minutes left he proceeds to walk into the middle of the eating area and tell us we have to be out in 5 minutes while he actively took down our table set ups. At this point us and the guests were beyond uncomfortable and started awkwardly rushing to throw anything we could into the boxes we brought. Every guest was helping and trying to get out. With 3 minutes left he did the most unprofessional thing thus far. Our autistic daughter was the only one left at the cleared table, eating the last few bites of her cake. He made her get up and told her she had to be done and then PULLED THE TABLECLOTH OFF OF THE TABLE! I was so upset and blown away at how rude he was being, especially to the kids. He then walked over to the second table and proceeded to pull the cloth off while three boys were finishing their cake. I finally had enough and told him I would clear it (mind you, our time wasn't up). Then he looked at the boys when I was still cleaning up and sternly said "you guys have to put on your shoes now!" And for his final act, he proceeded to fold the chairs and turned on the vacuum while the guests were putting on their shoes in the front area! We couldn't even say goodbye to anyone because of how loud it was. Everyone at the party was in shock at how harsh he was being. He ABSOLUTELY ruined the party and we were mortified in front of our guests. I got in the car and started crying. Before anyone thinks, well there must have been another party....There wasn't. By the time I drove away after crying, it had been 10 minutes and the place was empty besides the employees. They just wanted us out at exactly the time and didn't care about giving us even an extra minute to clean up. By the way, we would have been happy to pay for extra time to clean up. We have three kids and have thrown many parties. This, by far, was the WORST experience we have ever had. I even texted my guests after to apologize for the situation. The sad part is we were thinking of putting our son in regular classes, and definitely returning for summer camp. That will never happen now. They lost us as customers and all of our guests that had sons interested in classes as well. I highly do not recommend throwing your kids party there EVER!

This has been the best thing ever for my son. He has never been a climber, but we tried this out…read moreand he loved it. The incremental improvement is great for building confidence. If you're looking at both Skyhook and Revolution trying to decide, the main difference for kids is Revolution is more "chill" - there's less noise, color, flashy equipment. There's also more "groupings" for age ranges, so the little kids don't end up with the big kids. This was perfect for us.

We are having a wonderful experience at Portland Academy of Self Defense. Coach David has the right…read moretemperament to reach our son, who did not thrive in the class structure of other martial arts studios. He is eager to go to class each week and gives 100% because he feels positively motivated. From what I can see, he has made enormous progress after just a few sessions, and it has overflowed into his behavior at home. Coach David also takes time to give bits of real-world guidance that my son and I are able to discuss on the way home. It also looks really fun! Sometimes I want to jump in! I recommend Portland Academy of Self Defense to people of all ages who are interested in self-defense or just great exercise in a positive, accepting environment.

We have had prior and current experiences at two other nearby gymnastics gyms, and recently…read moreswitched to Tiltons for more focus on floor and acrobatics work. Tilton's has been an incredible experience for my daughter and I've been unbelievable BLOWN AWAY, by the switch. The coaches at Tiltons are so talented and good role models. They strike a perfect balance between being supportive and firm, ensuring safety while pushing students to improve. Their attention to detail is remarkable, and they focus on building strong foundations that set gymnasts up for success. They are really great at noticing even the smallest modification that needs to be made, and taking the time to work on that with each student. Despite larger class sizes, the 3-5 coaches provide plenty of attention, and are able to provide one on one support as needed. It's a lively atmosphere with individualized attention making the sessions both productive and fun. My child is not only developing physically but also learning the value of hard work and perseverance. I highly recommend Tilton's for anyone looking for a supportive and high-quality program.

My daughter has been doing private lessons here twice a week for the last nine months and went from…read morea level 2 to nearly a level 6. The care and dedication to the sport are there in every interaction and they're all so wonderfully encouraging to her!

The product is great. I have No issue with the instructors or facility itself. However, an issue of…read morecontention is They charge you even when they're closed. When questioned they tried to weasel out claiming some nonsensical, "sOmeTiMeS iT wOrKs OuT tHiS way." This year, both Christmas and New Years were on Wednesday. Obviously I wouldn't expect them to be open on the Holidays, but I couldn't believe they still charged me for the entire month even though we only had TWO lessons in the entire month (EDIT: Well, I guess Jan 1 is a new month, but whatever). This has always infuriated me, but if it happens once or twice a year I can excuse it. However, twice!? It feels like being charged double. Again, I have no complaints with the instructors or product itself. In fact, I have ONLY POSITIVE things to say about them. My daughter loves her class! That said, I'd highly advise against putting your kid in a Monday or Friday class as most Holidays just tend to fall on those days and they will charge you for the missed classes regardless.

I'm currently a gymnast here and I love it! I have been going here for 6 soon to be 7 years! 2…read moreyears spent in rec classes and almost 6 on team! The coaches are very supportive and kind and you can talk to them about anything even things in your life outside of gymnastics. the owners Phil and Lynette are very kind and loving but also push the girls to do their best. Love you lots flightschool!

I held my son's 7th birthday party here, and we had so much fun! We chose the nerf gun party, and…read morethe staff that was there to help was amazing! The 3 staff members jumped right in to help with the party setup & cleanup, and also explained, demonstrated, and participated in all of the nerf "games". They were helpful, energetic, and extremely attentive. All of the kids had so much fun, and we're even worn out when the party ended (which of course all of the parents appreciated ) I would highly recommend hosting a party here!

My brother met Dan the owner at an event and he highly recommended this gym after I had a poor…read moreexperience at Empire Athletics Portland. I am so grateful for a safe cheer environment. While the drive is 30 minutes farther for me as I live north of Battle Ground, Washington but the extra commute is worth it to me!

We have been practicing at W1 for over a year and a half. Our kids have been developing with more…read moreself confidence. Also learnt a lot great things to be a better friend.

W1 has been amazing for our son. He was somewhat reluctant at first but after a year doing it we've…read moreseen a huge change in his self confidence and how he carries himself. Master Adrian and his student assistants really care about the growth and development of each child. I highly recommend W1!

We love MUSA and Master Lacey. He does a great job working with kids! We have two young boys in…read morethe Little Warriors class. They love going, playing games, and learning Taekwondo with their friends. He does a good job of teaching them age appropriate life lessons. I highly recommend MUSA!!

My son went to the spring break camp, enjoyed the first day, but on the second day was told by…read moreMaster Lacey that he was raising his voice to him, and that if he ever did that again, he would be thrown out of the camp. He was sent to time-out for the rest of lunch and half of another activity. Instead of trying to help my son work out whatever issues were going on, he left him there in time-out while he was crying, and didn't explain to him how long he would be there nor what he would need to do to get out of time -out. My son has a naturally loud voice due to some neurological issues and didn't realize he was raising his voice or being disrespectful. My son didn't want to go back to spring break due to this harsh treatment. We asked for a refund which he agreed to, and called again about it, but he never returned our call.

I've been an adult student with Mr. and Mrs. Simpson for 13.5 years. Sure it was awkward to start…read morein a class with kids much younger than me. But going through the color belt ranks, I did have other adults and teenagers to look up to. I made it to first-degree black belt... and then I kept going. I just tested for my fourth degree. Being a martial artist is a journey and there is always more to learn. I'm impressed that our black belt class keeps growing. We haven't had this many before and that is very encouraging to see. Being a black belt isn't easy, nor should it be. The expectations are high; so are mine of myself. I'm always finding ways to incorporate the life skills and black belt attitude into my personal and professional life. Heck, I'd say I've learned more about leadership in black belt class that I have in formal classes. I can only echo what other parents have said. I'll be bringing my kids here for martial arts training when they are old enough.

This place is awesome…read more My wife and I want our kids to know a martial art for self-defense. We put our oldest in different Taekwondo place. They taught him the moves, but not much else. They did not care if he goofed off in class or not. There was little instruction past the forms. I was disappointed and thought I would never find the right place. Karate for Kids is way different. They care about what the kids learn and carry with them for life. It is much more than teaching moves. They teach self-disciple, respect, focus and instill the true reason for martial arts (self-defense only.) My oldest was getting bullied in school by several kids. Karate for Kids run a free "Bully Proof" seminar every so often on Saturdays. All kids and their parents are invited. I was skeptical at first, but took my kid. He applied things he learned in this class. Soon after the kids stopped picking on him. In fact, one of the kids became friendly towards him. This is all because Karate for Kids cares. You won't find a better Taekwondo school for kids. I would give them more than five stars if I could. Try them out. You'll be glad you did.