I started training in this dojo for the first time in my 40s. I trained in order to spend time with…read moremy son. I also wanted to learn something about myself. It is the wisest decision I ever made. Before long, my entire family was training together. Now I am 50 years old and everybody in my family has benefited from the life skills we learned. The Sensei is one of the senior instructors in the International Shotokan Karate Federation. Not only is the Sensei top notch, he has a group of assistant instructors that know the art and teach it to exact standards. The dojo philosophy is one that is in keeping with the disciplines and culture of Japanese Karate. My personal experience there has been one of constant encouragement but I have also been challenged to push myself farther than I felt I could go. At this dojo, the new students train along side the advanced students. Because of this the advance students never forget the basics and the beginners learn to respect themselves and each other because of the examples set before them. I would recommend this dojo to any student regardless of experience or age.

I have been a member of this dojo for several years. During my time here my entire family has…read moreenjoyed learning karate from Steve Pohle and his assistants. All of whom have a great deal of knowledge and experience. Mr. Pohle is a seventh degree Dan who also serves on the technical coomettee for ISKF which is an international karate association. I find the atmosphere in the dojo similar to that of a large family. The times offered for the classes is convenient and the fees are very reasonable. I also like that you don't have to sign a year long contract unlike other martial art schools.

Excellent instructor Has great attitude,work with each…read more child with respect easly to get along with. My son love the class.

I highly recommend the Yorktown location. I love this location because I feel it's more of a…read morebuilding up confidence environment with a balance of discipline in mind. I do not care to go to the Hampton location. Certain coaches I feel the delivery of instruction is about being in power instead of genuinely teaching and building their students up. I am very pro discipline and teem building being prior military....our kids need discipline! I understand expecting discipline and helping the next generation not be so soft. It's why I signed my kid up for Karate. But with leadership, there comes balance in leading without being so power hungry. Some of the talking down to students is not necessary. Expectations to do their best is necessary but some need to work on their delivery to get the level of respect they feel they deserve. To lead you must know when to fallow.

Love this place. Kyoshi is an awesome instructor and not only teaches the art, but life lessons as…read morewell.

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My daughter is only 3years old and has only been to a few classes and already learning so much. In…read moresuch a short time I can already see a difference in her self confidence and behavior.. Sensei Amy has a way of keeping the kids attention and complimenting them when they are doing well! The evenings after Karate my daughter comes home and tries to teach me some of her moves! It's an amazing feeling as a mom to see something have such a positive impact in such a short time!

This the most amazing place to have a child's birthday party! My 6 year old daughter has never…read moreexperienced any martial arts, but no experience is needed. Amy and her team Of people were excellent host! They managed to keep 18 6 and 7 year olds engaged for two hour. I was do pleased with how they managed their class and the party! I look forward to my daughter becoming a student at Greens'

Kim's Hapkido is an unequivocally unique physical and educational experience for students of all…read moreages and abilities. For the past couple of years, our nephew and his other cousin have been students of Master Kim and Mrs. Candice. We've watched his levels of confidence and respect increase through the program(s). It was this building of character that encouraged us to put our own daughter into the studio. While martial arts is the root idea of the studio, the bigger picture is the development of the student- building them up, while utilizing physical and mental ideologies meant to nurture preexisting positive traits and improve that which is lacking. Herein, students are assessed and tested fairly and given every opportunity to succeed. They are treated like real people- as individuals working towards individual goals, in a team style environment. We've seen our daughter grow a ton in this studio. Her continued interest in the program has been the biggest surprise- she's young and usually easily distracted, but she WANTS to be involved in Hapkido! She's excited to go and wants to better herself. Her focus is improving and the physical outlet speaks for itself in these times! It should be noted that recently, Master Kim announced that he, himself has needed to step down due to health and family concerns. Longtime 2nd in command "Mrs. Candice" has taken over the studio and is already proving that she has the will and ability to continue Master Kim's teachings and the ideology of Hapkido to the the next generation of students. After seeing how important it was to the "new" managment (Candice had basically been running the place the entire time we've known her, so not really NEW) to provide continuity for longtime members, we had no reservations about allowing our daughter to pursue the next level of instruction under Mrs. Candice's tutelage. We are excited for what the future holds for our family at Kim's Hapkido- come out and see what the fuss is about!!!

Would have given a higher rating, if Master Kim was still around…read more Our family enrolled at Kim's Hapkido because of Master Kim's reputation, experience, and leadership as a seventh-degree black belt. We were therefore surprised and concerned to learn that the school would be taken over by an instructor whom we had personally seen only recently advance from red belt to first-degree black belt. The difference in rank and experience between the former and new leadership is significant, and it has reduced our confidence in the level of martial-arts and self-defense instruction being offered. Several more senior instructors with substantially greater experience no longer appear to be teaching at the school. We do not know why they stopped attending, but we wish they would return. We also had concerns about the testing and promotion process. Especially after the most recent graduation this past Saturday. Based on what we personally observed, some students advanced despite not consistently demonstrating proper kicks, techniques, or practical proficiency. It often seemed that receiving the next colored belt was emphasized more than earning rank through demonstrated ability. The school does promote manners, discipline, and responsibility, which we appreciated. However, we would not recommend it to families seeking serious martial-arts or practical self-defense training. Considering the cost, promotion standards, loss of senior instructors, and major reduction in leadership experience, we have decided to look elsewhere.

Jerry is a great instructor. The building needs some improvement and the first time the kids went…read more(before class) I thought my kids aren't going here.. the building needs too much work. Then I stayed for the class and let the kids do their thing. BEST decision ever! Jerry is the best. He not only instills karate into the children but he also teaches them wrong from right and creates a bond with each student. I love that he prays at the end of each class as well.