My kids trained with master berry for 3 years. They were both 8 months from black belt when we…read morewalked away and went to a different school. We had already paid for an additional year (after a year you're pushed into a three year contract) and Master Berry refused to refund the 3rd year. We walked away mainly because the kids were not learning Tae Kwon Do. If you're an adult looking for a school that's different but they don't teach kids much of anything I'm sorry to say. After an evaluation the new school started my kids at white belt because they simply didn't know much. They each spent two weeks just learning to correctly perform basic stances, blocks, punches and kicks. To me that's sad after training for 3 years. I didn't check other schools before we started at the RT Berry school and got locked into the three year contract because that was to take them to black belt. I see someone with a black belt as having mastery in the art. That's not how it is as the RT Berry school. Kids get a child black belt which simply means they've been training 4 years. I have put up a site with lots of things you don't learn about until you feel you're too deep to turn back. http://www.rtberryreview.com Look it over and at least use the info to ask questions before you start. And what ever you do go and talk to and try out several schools before you choose one. Once your kids have been training for two years and your locked into a three year contract it's really hard to walk away at that point. So do your home work in the beginning. Again check http://www.rtberryreview.com

From the owner: The R.T. Berry School of Tae Kwon Do opened its doors on May 14, 2001. Since then it has become…read moreknown as the leader in Character Development, Martial Arts, karate, and fitness for the entire Lake Norman area from Huntersville to Statesville.

I'm a 45+ year practitioner in the Asian martial arts and a 4th degree black belt myself, who has…read morehad the fortune of getting to know Coach Kakavitsas, and now my two grade school boys train with him. It's not often I find someone who has the same passion for martial arts that I do; Coach Kakavitsas is an incredibly knowledgeable instructor who has years of real world experience in competition and practical self-defense techniques. My boys love training with him, and going to class is the highlight of their week. It's amazing how much they're already learned. I highly recommend anyone interested in learning self-defense, building confidence and getting physically fit go see him and his colleagues.

JT was great!! This is a clean location with a big open floor plan! We brought our daughter for a…read moreone-on-one intro class (shes 8) as we are looking to get her plugged into something! He took his time with her and had her gloved up in the ring within a matter of minutes after we did our paperwork. He demonstrated and walked her through the different hits/punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes. She had the most amazing time and cant wait to get started in classes with the other kids. She had the biggest smile on her face after she was done, and was so excited. I really appreciated JT showing her the confidence and new passion for muay thai! Hes a very knowledgeable man, personable, and incredible instructor/coach! We will be bringing our other daughter next Saturday for her one-on-one and very much anticipate a similar experience! Such an incredible experience from start to finish!

This 9round location is the best yet! The gym is very clean with lots of equipment, and the…read moretrainers are amazing! All of the trainers are passionate about fitness and are willing to help you through every round. They show you what to do at each round and even help you put on and take off your gloves. Definitely recommend this location, you get a great workout for your money and you will never do the same workout twice!

If you haven't tried 9Round yet, you must! It is not what you think! I was intimidated to go in…read morefor the first time because I thought it was a place where a bunch of guys go to punch it out....NOPE!! I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone is so nice and there is a good mix of everyone in all stages of their fitness level. As you go thru the stations, the trainer is there to help push you, correct your form, or modify the workout if needed. They will give you your first workout for FREE so just go try it!!

AMAZING Instructors & Staff. Gracie LKN is an extension of our home. Ranard has been a huge…read moreblessing to my 11 yr old boy. He has helped him immensely in boosting his confidence & fostering healthy relationships. This place is on a mission to raise warriors & for that I am extremely thankful. Watching your child blossom & desire to improve their skill is so rewarding for a parent. Thank you Ranard & Leigh Ann.

My son started at Gracie Lake Norman Jiu-Jitsu at 5, he has been attending 2 to 3 time a week for…read morethe last eight months. He loves coming to class and would come more if he could. Coach Ranard is a great role model for Sullivan and I both. He has taught Sullivan Jiu Jitsu, life skills, confidence, leadership and many other positive lessons that will serve Sullivan well as he moves through childhood and onto adulthood. I would recommend this organization to all parents. GLNJJ is the perfect balance of JJ and life skills. Also as a bonus GLNJJ offers a balance of martial arts classes.... boxing, wrestling and soon to be Maui Thai. The parents and kids at GLNJJ are like family.

Awesome place to learn American freestyle karate. My son and I both love learning here. Great…read moreinstruction in a safe friendly environment. Not disappointed at all.

It is a awesome school it will teach you how defend yourself if needed. The instructors there want…read moreto see you reach your goals. They will take care of you in any away they can. I went there about 4 years . My experience there has been awesome. I have learned a lot here from Karate forms to self defense .

Can't do better than this family of warriors. If you're looking for a place for your kids, family,…read moreor self to learn from a master but in a no-excuses environment - you've found it here. We love the esprit de corps, the values, and the spirit of fun and safety that embody this way of training. Led by Toby Grear, this special program has been a gift to our children's lives already in a short time.

excellent overall experience. great coaches. fun classes. my son and I felt welcomed and were…read moreimpressed by the gym and the members. highly recommend.

We've had the best experience with Lake Norman Taekwondo! My son started a little over a month ago,…read moreand he's absolutely thriving. The instructors are amazing, and we can't recommend them enough!

Master Dang and Ms. Dang are exceptional teachers of taekwondo. They truly care about what they do…read moreand have a passion for helping children develop their skills. We would highly recommend Lake Norman Taekwondo.