I can't comment on the effectiveness of this place in training aspiring martial artists. I have no…read moreinterest in martial arts, and I'm personally pretty okay with that. This review is mostly about how the guy who owns and operates this place is a complete and total unprofessional asshole with boundary issues. He pulled me, my brother and my boyfriend into his shop with a plea to "give us a flyer" so he could "promote his business." First off, if you'd like to promote your business, a great idea would be to replace the sign that says "CARPET OUTLET" with a sign that says, idk, "Whittier Shotokan Karate"? Shady shady. I seriously thought we were gonna get a pitch for carpet samples 'til we got handed fliers with a bunch of karate dudes on it. So his initial sales pitch was okay. Something about two months for a hundred bucks, with a free uniform. Whatever. We were gonna nod and be polite and leave, but he wouldn't let us. He targeted my brother, who lives in Whittier, and said "I guarantee you can lose 40 pounds." To me and my boyfriend, he said, "You don't need to lose weight. You don't need to lose weight. YOU need to lose weight." Uh, we didn't ask, dude. Crazy rude. He went on to tell us not to "run off" while he went to grab yet more fliers about another deal he has going. When he came back, I had an awkward smile on my face, because I was pissed. This was clearly turning into a hard-sell pitch, and I was feeling defensive of my bro. When this dude (whose name is, I guess, Chuck) saw the smile on my face, he started lecturing me. Seriously? He was all "What's with the smile on your face? You're smiling at me like something's funny. What do you think?" I told him I didn't think much. His attention got turned to my boyfriend, after I mentioned he had done martial arts. He was all "You don't have to tell me. I can tell." Buuuullshit. He spent like five minutes guessing the form he'd done, and asking unnecessary questions. It was seriously invasive and a waste of time. I finally sacked up and was gonna make the standard excuse-- "Oh it's really late (it was past 9pm) and we have to get back to Huntington Beach" but he cut me off and didn't even let me finish the sentence. He literally told me to stop, because my boyfriend "wasn't finished" and was still listening to him. If my boyfriend had said anything in the past solid minute, I might have agreed, but it was just Chuck talking about his "extensive history" in martial arts. So I corrected him, and said that we were, in fact finished. Chuck had the nerve to challenge me, speaking over me and completely ignoring what I'd said to say "She tells you when you're finished!?" Oh my god, fuck this guy. I've never heard anything so rude from ANYONE, much less a business owner who was trying to sell us some needless service. At this point I was definitely angry, but I had a smile glued on my face. I said goodnight and was trying to steer my guys out the door, but Chuck wasn't letting go and kept trying to engage them. He asked my boyfriend if he always lets women tell him what to do. When we finally got out the door, my boyfriend and I split up from my brother, and Chuck followed my brother out the door. My brother's not as ballsy as me. He's reluctant to be even the slightest bit rude to someone. So he was gonna stand there and listen to the pitch AGAIN even though he was being blatantly insulted. So I went over, and Chuck was telling him yet again that he needed to lose weight. I said, "He's fine. *Goodnight*" (for the fifth time!) and literally had to put myself between Chuck and the guys before he would let us leave. He even went as far to ask why I was being protective-- if I was his sister. I said yes. He asked if I was the big sister. I said "No, little." And that was it. Little sister is not to be fucked with.

I love this place! Please do not read the negative reviews from the other people, chuck the owner…read moreis a little eccentric with the adults, but he is awesome with the kids! Honestly that is all that matters! I don't feel like he cares about the money, so that is why he has these insane deals, but he honestly cares more about the kids and the art of karate. In a matter of two weeks, my sons attitude, self esteem, has shot up 100 percent. He also gives amazing parental advice, if you are open minded and can listen to him. He knows what he is talking about! He knows shotokan, he cares about teaching, and passionate about it, and with that the kids love him, respect him and wants to learn. There are no gimmicks, no contracts, chuck is straight up. The best part is that, you can drop the kids off and then head over next door for your own kick ass workout and mike seril fitness! Come try it, I am there, and I will tell you the truth! If you are looking for someone to help your kids gain self esteem, self respect, self discipline this is the place to bring them!

I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude to all the instructors/senseis at this…read moreestablishment. Their work ethics and personalities are, in my opinion, some of the best in the industry. I had a wonderful experience at this location when I enrolled my son to learn karate, and I want to share my thoughts. Firstly, I was impressed by the school's approach to new students. They let my son train on the mat with one of the senseis before signing up and committing to payment. This was a great way to ensure that my son was comfortable with the program. Sensei Berj, in particular, was kind and explained the different entry packages and pricing options to us before we made a decision. I also appreciated how the school assigns kids to groups with equal belt levels. This made it easier for my son to adjust and get comfortable with the program. The instructors not only teach karate but also instill values such as respect, kindness, and responsibility in the students. They go above and beyond to create a positive environment for everyone. In conclusion, I can honestly say that this dojo is fantastic, and I could write a 5-page essay on how great it is. If you are looking for a great karate school, I highly recommend giving Jeff Speakman's Kempo 5.0 a chance. You won't be disappointed! A special thanks to Sensei Jose and Sensei Andy, you guys are changing the world for the positive.

Amazing classes for my son been coming for over half a year learning discipline respect & defense,…read moreSensei is awesome has patients with his students classes for both boys & girls, even received compliments from teachers as the respect my son shows & very attentive to details would highly recommend this class for all ages to learn self defense, respect

Our kids have been training at Victory TKD for over 5 years now. We're proud to say that Victory…read morehas been a very positive, and enriching part of their lives. Especially now that they're both teenagers. Martial arts training has kept our kids in shape, and it's also helped them focus in school. We're very thankful that Grand Master Kim, Master Chad, Master Iszack and Instructor Cristina are a part of the community here at Whittier. If you're looking for a martial arts studio for your child to train, come on in. The student's accomplishments, and the studio's long history at Whittier speaks for itself.

Love this place! My daughter has been coming for six months and we all…read moreLove it!! Definitely going to stay here.

Master Kang is great with the kids I was so impressed how he…read moreincorporated humor, respect and attention to all his students My 9 year old son walked in hesitant.. after a little groveling and bribe deal to try this once.. he fell in love with the art of karate You can tell the Master has a passion for this. I'm doing 20 months for my white belt little one.

Master Kang has a great way of communicating with the kids. Not only he enjoys his class but is…read morelearning discipline along with respect.

My son has been going to prestige since he was 4 years old. He just turned 7. There are plenty of…read moreTae Kwon Do schools in my area but I do make a little drive for Master Nam and his team. I've seen my son grow from a shy timid child into a more self confident, disciplined kid. Master Nam teaches but always makes time for some fun for the kids . You can tell he really enjoys what he does and he goes above and beyond for these kids. He throws movie nights, nerf parties bouncy houses and so much more. We're happy to have found prestige and we'll be sticking around for sure

My two boys have been attending Prestige for 3 years…read more Master Nam, Roger, Natalie, and Marina are fantastic mentors. Combining physical and mental wellness your Kids will learn discipline, respect, and perseverance. Watching them grow and excel in their martial arts journey has been incredibly rewarding as a parent.

This is a new location of JKA Los Angeles. This dojo is very clean and easy to find parking…read more Teachers are very professional and caring. They are serious about their karate training. My child definitely learn a lot here and gain a lot of self confidence and experience by going to karate tournaments with this dojo. Price is very reasonable. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a place to learn karate.

From the owner: JKA Los Angeles provides Japanese-style educational guidance including children's discipline and…read moremanners through karate guidance, and aims to complete a good personality with respect for courtesy. We are not just teaching Karate like others but also teaching Japanese language, Japanese cultures, and Japanese style children manners that why we are different from other. We also develop characters who won’t bow down to none sense pressures. We are JKA in USA. Free trial class on every Monday and Friday in Whittier dojo and Wednesday start at 5:30pm in Temple City Dojo.

My 3 kids have all been in this program. My kids vary in age from early elementary to middle…read moreschool. This place has many programs available and flexible with dates to attend. I'd recommend the karate program 2-days a week. You can pick any 2 days and if you don't make it one day or schedule changes, you can always drop in another day. My youngest daughter is shy and doesn't play well with others. But she's thriving and blossoming. She's very disciplined, but likes to draw alone and build alone. She looks forward to karate and seeing her friends and listens very well and participates every class. It's great to see her thrive. My other children are social butterflies and listen well. So karate is helping them become more disciplined and confident. Each week the kids are tasked with various skills. These skills range from basic kicking and punching, but they also incorporate Krav Maga to help with "Stranger Danger". The 4 teachers are incredible and very patient. I wish they would discipline some of the more troubled kids who don't listen, but it's a fine line to walk when the kids parents don't discipline and let their children act a ruckus. But they manage to keep the class moving and participation very high for every child.

Nearly a year in, and we couldn't be happier with this dojo…read more When we first signed our daughter up, we weren't sure it would stick--she's all glitter and bows at home. But she proved us wrong in the best way. She loves it. The discipline, the challenge, the confidence--it's been amazing to watch her grow. The staff plays a huge part in that. Big shoutout to Mr. Max, Mr. Nathan, and Miss Sabrina--we appreciate you all so much. There was a time when the class size grew quickly, and we were genuinely concerned that too many distractions would slow her progress. Some kids were a handful, and not every parent stepped up. But the team handled it with grace. They adapted fast, pulled together a strong group of leaders, and kept the class focused and motivated. We've seen real growth here, both in our daughter and the dojo itself. Grateful to have found this place. Highly recommend.

Coach Steve is awesome. He's very dynamic and really cares for his students!! He's fun and always…read morehas a great sense of humor which makes training enjoyable and fun. Great spot for general workout. Boxing is such a fun sport. Thank you coach Steve!!

Great gym. 10yr old really enjoyed training and learning with coach Ruben. Always really busy and…read morenice to have an active local gym.

Been going there at a young age great way to get started your journey to martial artsread more

Our 2 boys loved their Sensei. He's great with the kids and disciplines when need it. Hoping to…read morecome back in the spring.

My older son started training here when he was 4 years old and just earned his black belt. Now my…read moreyounger son, who is almost 5, has also joined. Victory Taekwondo not only teaches excellent martial arts skills, but more importantly, it instills discipline, respect, perseverance, and resilience, these qualities that truly shape a child's character. Both of my boys absolutely love coming here, and we feel very lucky to have such a wonderful place in our neighborhood.

After one year at Victory TKD, I've seen remarkable growth in both my 11-year-old son and…read more12-year-old daughter. Under the guidance of Master Bobby and his dedicated team of instructors, my children have developed skills that will serve them for a lifetime, not just in martial arts, but in life. Through Taekwondo, they've gained mental and physical strength, resilience, discipline, respect for others, self-confidence, and a deep sense of achievement rooted in hard work and goal setting. Master Bobby and his instructors are true experts in their craft and, more importantly, they genuinely care about each student's development. Their passion and commitment have made a lasting impact on our family.