Great coaches that teach fun classes with a lot of practical takeaways. would highly recommend!read more

Absolute pleasure training here. The environment is welcoming and supportive, and the coaches and…read morefellow trainees are fantastic. Whether you're starting Krav Maga or BJJ from zero or have prior experience, you'll feel comfortable and motivated. There are multiple classes available throughout the week, so no matter how busy your schedule is, you'll always be able to find a time that works. Highly recommend!

My daughter is happy to be back. Great instructors and…read moregreat place to bring your kids all ages. Highly recommend.

My son participates in this program 3 days a week, he absolutely loves it! His instructors focus on…read morerespect, skill, and promote amazing guidance every step of the way. After just a few short weeks I've seen such an improvement due to the instructors dedication and care for each and every student! His little face lit up when he got his green taped band on his belt. I would 100 percent recommend this program! Joey loves it!

Every instructor is phenomenal, with adults and children. It is a gift that for more than 50 years,…read morestudents in Boston have daily access to Grandmaster Kim. ALL skill levels are welcome here. I have been coming for three months and I am giant fan of the Boston location.

If I could give 1000 stars I would. I love this place, the teachings, the atmosphere, the…read moreinstructors, the whole community. I can't even think of one bad thing about this place. It's amazing and Mr Song runs it perfectly! I can't wait to some day meet Grand Master Kim!

**Birthday party review** Invited for a birthday party and…read morethe kids had such a great time. After the party, my child was super excited and wanted to join immediately! Showed me all the moves she learned and she even broke a board! According to their site, they offer a trial 4 class period for $59 + sign up fee of $50 http://tkdwaltham.com/contact.html

I've been going to this Taekwondo dojang for five years and it's been great. I have fun training,…read morethe instructors are nice, and their teaching is great.

During my glory days in Tae Kwon Do at age 12, I really loved the physical activity and stress…read morerelief that came with punching and kicking. So recently I've been looking to get back into martial arts. I found Oom Yung Doe on Yelp because of its great reviews and its proximity to my house. I'd never heard of this form of martial arts, but the website claimed I could take a complimentary introductory lesson. Why not? I called on Sunday afternoon and was signed up for a free class the next day at 8 PM. That was quick. Not knowing what to expect, I showed up to the small studio in workout clothes, looking very out of place among the robe-clad martial artists. I signed a liability waiver and was led into the practice room by the instructor, John. There were a few people practicing individually in the room with wooden swords and fans. I had no idea what they were doing, but they sure looked cool! Where were the other students in this introductory class though? John starts by explaining the many benefits of practicing Oom Yung Doe. It focuses on connecting the mind and the body. He used to have asthma and back pain, and now they're gone. It improves your strength, flexibility, and focus. With regular practice, people start excelling in other parts of their lives as well (high GPA,s promotions, the works). Sounds great! Turns out I'm the only one in the class. Unexpected, to say the least. And pretty intimidating. But John was very supportive and great as leading and explaining each movement. We started out with some breathing excercises, then moved to some strength and flexibility movements, punches and kicks, holding positions, and finished with some self defense training. At the end, he did two full forms, a beginner and a dragon form, to demonstrate what you will work toward. He's been practicing for 7 years so is very committed and pretty incredible at it. The entire lesson took almost an hour, and it was completely free. The individual attention and professionalism was so impressive. From experiencing this class, I'm wondering if this form of martial arts is for me. I'm definitely lacking some of the strength, focus, and flexibility required, but I'm sure those are all things you work toward. I'm also not sure I'd be able to work it into my schedule, as John told me that they encourage people to come at least 3 times a week in order to improve. The introductory month is $150, which includes 3 private lessons and unlimited classes at the studio afterward. I liked seeing the space, learning more about the practice, and witnessing the personal connections the instructor has with the others practicing. It seems like a great environment to try something new and improve your physical and emotional well-being. I very much enjoyed the introduction and encourage anyone to try it out. What do you have to lose? (Except maybe your dignity.. if you care about looking like an idiot as you tremble trying to hold difficult positions or unsuccessfully fend off a fake attacker.)

Starting training in traditional martial arts is the best thing i've done for myself. The…read moreinstructors here are patient, knowledgable, and warm. Movements are challenging but results are almost immediate, no doubt there was a huge improvement by the end of one month. Just like all exercise , consistency is key and instructors are good at reminding you of this without being intrusive or self promoting. This place makes me feel i belong there and i am so glad i've brought it into my life

I highly recommend this school. Yes there are several martial arts one can choose from.... but if…read moreit's Tae Kwon Do... then this school is the place to enroll. I am a single parent and I enrolled my son here just months after he had turned 7 (the school had just opened). He was enrolled at the other tkd school in Quincy but.... after my 3 month trial there I soon realized that place just didn't fit right with us. Sadly, the TKD Master/instructor that we signed up with had left that school some time after. We never saw him again. Dec 2012, my son and I, noticed the yellow awning that had a new tkd school that just opened. We walked in and was greeted by an instructor names Liem. He was a sweet man and gave us the package information and told us that we would be contacted soon to followup a meeting with the school manager. Her name was Leslie and she clearly went over costs and offered different packages and we finally figured out a number we were both happy. I signed him up for the black belt program and as of today my son is two ranks away after 2 years! Oh and I want to mention that in my meeting with Leslie, I learned that the Master that opened BEST TAEKWONDO is the one that left my son's previous school. So.... after learning that.... I was already sold. Master Seo also has a tkd school in korea so he often travels back and forth. It's always pleasure to learn when he is back. Along with Liem and Leslie, there are several other instructors, and they are all great. But i do want to mention specifically Kathy and Kent! These two have been very important to me in my son's tae Kwon do history and I must pay them the highest appreciation possible. Everyone makes this place stand out because not only is it a teaching institution but it also feels like a home.

Best school ever very nice teacher and people and people are very helpful when you ask for help for…read moreyour forms

My family loves this place! Great staff, positive learning, and the kids have a lot of fun. A…read morelittle more cost effective than most other places too.

I've been attending Master J's adult classes for the past 6 months and couldn't be happier. Adult…read moreclasses run 4 nights a week (Tu-F) and do a great job at executing form and technique based training in a group exercise setting. All the instructors are incredibly receptive and approachable and do a great job at accommodating you and help set a fitness pace that is right for you. If you're interested in learning Tae Kwon Do, or even just interested in getting involved in a new fitness routine, I would highly recommend coming out for a two week trial period.

First, this address on Salem Street is incorrect. Apparently this school closed years ago. It is…read morenow located in Somerville in a gym. Next, I've gone to a lot of different tai chi classes over the years, and this was not traditional at all. It was in a room where people were practicing martial arts, so there was a lot of grunting and fast movements as well as a few collisions as I was standing, trying to do tai chi. If you're OK with that sort of chaos, it might be entertaining to you, but don't expect anything traditional. I did however appreciate that they found a teacher for me, even though I was almost a half hour late after hunting for the correct location. That was nice.

If you're looking for a movement method that will keep you in shape, keep you motivated, give you a…read moremoment of peace in an otherwise hectic life, and give you incredible new skills, this is the place for you. Oom Yung Doe combines movement and meditation in a balance to create individualized programs for each and every student. The instructors are very knowledgable and give individualized attention, as well as are flexible in their schedules. Not only are there classes every weekday in the afternoon and evening, plus on Saturdays, but more than once, when I could not make it in for a class, an instructor has moved his schedule around so I could come in. If you are dedicated to the school, the school will be dedicated to you. Movement-wise, students study forms in eight different types and styles of martial arts, including many different weapons. While there is not an emphasis put on sparring, there are frequent self-defense portions of class so that students can defend themselves if faced with a bad situation. Students are also taught movements to help in medical issues they might have coming in, or to help prevent issues from coming up in the future. I have never been in better shape in my life. On top of it all, the school puts an emphasis on helping others in your every day life. While the message can get repetitive, it is always a good reminder that while you are helping yourself, you can always spend a little extra effort to help a fellow human being. Overall, I would highly recommend this school.