I have been going here since I was five and now I am in the youth jiu-jitsu　program, this dojo is…read moreamazing and so are all of the people here.

We love everything about Leadership Martial Arts!! The instructors are amazing, the location is…read moregreat, everything is clean!!

Kinetic Taekwondo has been a positive, informative, and engaging experience for my little one. He…read morehas enjoyed his lessons, and Ms. Mullins and Mr. Ortman have been the best. I recommend them to any family thinking of taking Taekwondo lessons.

I came into Dojo on a Groupon, and trained with Brandon/Martial arts expert/Kung Fu/Brazilian Jiu…read moreJitsu master for several weeks. The studio is located in Noda, a few blocks away from the new Harris Teeter. I was very impressed with Brandon's teaching style/method, the classes, his overall outlook, and positive-centered approach to training. The cool thing about Brandon is that he can either plan a regimented routine, or make up an impromptu session without a lot of forethought. I came in with a group of friends, giving Brandon only a few days notice, and he was able to execute a training session with us, as beginners, and his other, advanced practice students in the same class. He also keeps you motivated and driven, without being stern or harsh. He has a very easygoing. pleasant nature, and in spite of his advanced background, he teaches on a fundamental basis for those who are new to these types of activities. I felt challenged with each class, but not overly so. And I felt that I became better conditioned during the weeks that I trained here. They play a nice eclectic mix of music, which enhances the workout. It does get hot in the studio in the summer, because the a/c is either not working, or is not going full force, but this unpleasantry can be avoided if you go in the fall, when it is not hot outside. There is not a lot of parking, but we were not affected, as the class size was fairly small, and not a lot of people were there during our sessions, but parking could be a problem if the class sizes increase. If you can catch him during a class when his son (who is 2 or so) in the studio with Mom, you'll get the added bonus of watching Brandon do some backflips/ mid-air flip jumps, and handstands, which he is apparently teaching to his son!

A seminal place to train, workout, or learn something new is Dojo Body Mind in the Plaza Midwood…read morearea! Excellent classes for the novice or the experienced in kick boxing and martial arts!

The reason I gave this place a 4 star rating is because this place is great at teaching taekwondo,…read moreI got my purple belt in only 2 years training there. It also provides other services than just taekwondo, but mainly the taekwondo is the best part

We have had a great experience at Carolina Tae Kwon Do! My kiddo attends afterschool and night…read moreclasses twice a week. I have interactions with all staff members regularly all of which are always very pleasant, helpful, and caring! They have gone above and beyond teaching my child Tae Kwon Do skills. When picking my child up they ask about school, grades, extra curricular activities, etc. In class Master Bun has worked to improve my child's confidence, holds high expectations for my child, and pushes my child to achieve those by giving constant positive encouragement as needed. Master Ron fixed a band instrument for us which was a life saver that night! Both Master Ron & Master Bun have been wonderful to our family and awesome to work with!

Incredibly welcoming for first-timers. 11 year old daughter…read morestarted here a year ago and loves it...used to go to a strip mall martial arts and realized that it was just exercise and not truly self-defense. Hayastan is different. This place is hands on and the kids learn true kickboxing, grappling and jiu jitsu. Perfect spot for your children to grow confidence and learn actual technique.

Hayastan MMA has been a great place for my training and fitness needs…read more Kevin and the staff here are focused, driven, and strive to improve themselves and their curriculum on a daily basis. Whether you're looking to simply start training, or seeking to jump into an amateur or professional MMA career, the team at Hayastan have the expertise to deliver quality training and instructions in a safe and professional manner.

Without any previous martial arts experience but after much research, it was apparent that training…read moreBJJ was the path for me. The search for a place that was friendly to beginners (but provided the opportunity to grow), close enough to home, and affordable for my family was on. Prof. King said, "The hardest thing that folks walking through the door for the first time will do in this building is often stepping onto the mat for he first time." It's important to distinguish here between "hard" and "challenging." Each class (I've taken BJJ and Group Fitness classes) is incredibly challenging both mentally and physically. The absolute hardest thing to do, though, was to step onto the mat for the first time. Like most difficult things, though, my only regret is not having done it sooner. The community is truly amazing. Many are very skilled and accomplished BJJ practitioners. At the same time, I've not run into a single person who wasn't enthusiastic (sincerely) about showing new people some new stuff! I can't say enough great things about AOM.

Instructors are really great! They really watch your kids form and correct when necessary…read more Extremely hands on. They know the names of every single child and their parents. They even provide feedback when they get a chance during class changes. It's a community type of atmosphere if you allow yourself to engage and participate. My kids where not very motivated in the beginning but after awhile they really started digging it. Pricing might be an obstacle for lower income families. I made the financial sacrifice because my son needed something like this after being beat up in school. Coming here really boosted his self-esteem and confidence. Again, such awesome instructors and helpers. A great investment on your child/children for sure.

Mr and Mrs Granieri as well as Mrs Lopez welcomed us from another MA discipline with wide open…read morearms. My son has continued and expanded his "whole body learning" both in direct TKD skills and cardiovascular health, but also character development. My daughter participated in private lessons and received timely support by way of the Granieri's encouraging message of self-worth, self-identity, and self-defense. When other activities (baseball!!) take us from our normal participation levels, there is never judgement, only welcoming arms when we settle back into routine. My children are 14 and 11. There are many students in that age cluster. The location is easily accessible off Route 51 near the Arboretum, and the class schedules allows for flexibility to your week. We are completely satisfied and look forward to continued growth with URMA!

Please please visit the BBB website before signing a contract here. I've known several people that…read morehave had issues with Super Kicks Karate over contract and cancellation policy. They typically PRESSURE you into signing a contract immediately. They want you to sign a basic contract at the very minimum to get you in the door. Then, once you have been pressured into signing a long term contract(6 month minimum), they badger your child every single class afterwards to get the parent to upgrade to the more expensive leadership contract(9 month minimum). Difference in price is about $50-$100. The classes are crowded and the child might learn how to do the same one punch for several 30 minute classes twice a week. You don't learn how to truly defend yourself. Essentially you are purchasing a black belt. Your child will learn how to say "yes sensii, no sensii", and will not be able to defend themselves from a bully. It's sad how they tell the children in the basic program($150/per month) that if they want to spar, or if they want to learn kicks, or if they want to be with the cool leadership program($200/per month) kids that they needed to ask mom and dad to upgrade. There isn't isn't a class where the basic program kids aren't badgered and reminded how the program that their parent chose...sucks! Before signing check out the BBB website. Most people like my friends opted to simply not resign, and others took legal action. Read the responses from the owner. He has his people be aggressive in their selling of contract tactics. I was with my friend when she was considering this school. It's very crowded, and you child will become bored quickly. Beware. The female saleswoman is the worse. Like a politician. The goal here isn't fighting. It's scamming you into signing a long term contract. If your kid learning how to say yes Ma'am, and yes sir is your goal, take them to this school. If your goal is self defense, your kid will get their butts kicked. The owner is flexible and can do the splits....that's about it. His instructors are out of shape and pudgy. Go see for yourself.

Super Kicks Karate is led by an amazing group of skilled professional karate experts who do this…read morebecause they love it! We joined as a family and my 7 and 9 year old are growing in confidence, self-discipline, and respect while I (Mom) am learning self-defense skills and developing flexibility I never thought I would have. I would highly recommend Super Kicks to anyone looking to learn Karate from people who know what they are doing and lead by example, while you bond with your family over a positive, energizing experience that will change you forever!