My son has been at Sky Martial Arts since he was 4 years old and is now a black belt. I truly feel…read morethat Sky has contributed to the respectful, disciplined, confident, and kind person he is today. Thank you so much Sky Martial Arts!

My son has been in the flying tigers program for a little over a year and a half. Hes always…read moreexcited to go, the instructors are very good at keeping the kids engaged, and the class has helped with his focus and discipline in school.

Phenomenal ATA center. Basic to expert level learning opportunities. My daughter lacked social…read moreskills and motivation for hobbies. She has really taken this opportunity to grow and become a better individual. Highly recommended for anyone seeking character building.

Every time my daughter and I come to class, we know we'll get a session full of great thought…read moreprovoking lessons, along with the highest standard training. Great life skills that always can be applied outside of class; from work or classrooms. I highly recommend popping in to check out this fantastic studio.

Family owned Taekwondo studio that has ended up being our son's favorite place. It's a great mix of…read morediscipline, structure, technical education, and fun. We appreciate how cautious Masters C&J have been through Covid and feel that our son is safe and in excellent hands. Two years at this studio and counting.

This is the best Taekwondo gym I've ever seen! All masters have years of experience, particularly…read morefor kids. Though it took two or three months for my "somewhat" shy son to run around energetically and shout out, now he fully enjoys session every day. Also important is that he (and to my view other kids too) benefits from C&J Taekwondo in terms of increasing self-confidence and a stronger spirit. A friendly atmosphere also welcomes kids and parents all the time. My goal is to have my son interested in Taekwondo overall and get a BLACK BELT in the long run. This is where he can make it.

Our kids started going to AMAA since they were 5 yrs. old . Now they are 9 and 12. We used their…read morelearning center which was extremely convenient as kids were picked up from the school directly. They received small snacks and got help with their homework. Later in the day they practiced taekwondo before getting picked up around 6 or 6:30 PM. We love this place and Master Kwak cares about the kids. Both my boys enjoy doing sparring and have participated in many local and national level competitions with a very high success rate. We have also seen increased self confidence in our boys. If you are looking for a safe place for your kids to be picked up from school and participate in TKD recreationally or if you want to take the sport seriously. AMAA is the your spot. Staff and instructors are attentive and friendly. And will be a good role model for your kids. Bottom line: safe, discipline, activity, school pick up/homework, caring staff and instructors under one roof

AMAA is an amazing studio that prioritizes both skill and character building. There is great…read moreleadership and an amazing sense of community here!

The instructors are so great with my son! We absolutely love the discipline he is getting out of…read morethis program. He's been there for two years and can't say enough good things!

So happy that we ended up with this dojang after trying out many others. The Masters have mastered…read morethe fine balance between disciplinary leadership and heartfelt compassion towards kids. It's a huge bonus that it's always incredibly clean and airy inside. Best place in town for martial arts, in my opinion.

We are having a great experience here. Our 5 year old joined since May-2025. He has really…read morebenefited from attending classes here. He listens better and pays more attention. He treats his practice seriously. Master Kim is funny and patient with kids, at the same time teaching them respect and discipline. Master Sunmi cares so much about the kids growth and safety. We are very lucky to have them both. It feels like a big family here. We hope to see him continue to thrive through his practice.

My dad is a well-known Tae Kwon Do grand master so I have pretty high standards when it comes to…read moreTae Kwon Do. This gym is exceptional. The masters are VERY GOOD. They teach the kids well and they also REALLY REALLY CARE about the kids. I also love how they instill the values of discipline and respect in the kids. My daughter has been attending for about 4 years and she loves it there.

Master Cho is currently out of contact due to family issues. If you need help, please text to…read more805-380-5423 and we will find a way to help.

I really truly consider my self lucky , after trying different martial art classes finally we found…read morethe Best , my 5 years old son loves martial arts but due to not finding a right master he did not want to go to his classes anymore until we found this gem and just in 4 weeks I see an amazing change in him as far as self confidence , focus , discipline respect and most of all positive attitude

After searching out several studios in our area we found the one we liked the best to be the one…read morehere in our own backyard. Mr. smith had recently opened up his studio in the Woodranch area of Simi Valley. We enrolled our son in May 2018. Since then we have seen him grow in many positive ways. Mr. Smith emphasizes discipline, respect and physical conditioning while still balancing it all with fun. We've been able to meet and bond with other like-minded families. Recently, we've joined as a family and find it to be very rewarding. We consider Mr. Smith to be a excellent role model and mentor to our son as well as to the other students. We would highly recommend anybody considering martial arts or just a disciplined regimen that instills confidence to check out Smith TKD studio here in Simi Valley.

Smith TKD is a wonderful company. They are sorta like an after school teacher for my son, who has…read morelearned obedience and focus and discipline. He has ADD or ADHD and his school teachers have made me really happy because they are saying how much he's changed for the better. Very cool sport, but an even better teaching tool for my son.

My son has been found here for 6 months and within that timeframe had a belt test. The teachers…read morereally show they care and want to teach. The facility is clean and the owner is so kind. My son loves that they pretend spar and some days they learn to use weapons. I love that they spar and the school participates in tournaments.

My son who is now nearly 17 years old has been enjoying and benefiting from King Taekwondo since…read moregrade school. He really has a good time and enjoys the camaraderie and physical aspects of the classes. The instructors are truly wonderful and keep things fun, unique and different to sustain the students interest. I highly recommend them!

I enrolled my son here few years ago but didn't stay longer because he was paired by a taller, not…read morehis age boy then, accidentally stepped on his foot that caused one of his nail ripped off. Prior to that, he was happy coming to jujitsu class, every staff were nice and friendly. They even helped me convinced my son to stay but he was adamant not to comeback. Otherwise, I'd still recommend this place to all Parents.

I'm compelled to post this review to help other parents considering the Jiu-Jitsu program at Gracie…read moreBarra in Simi Valley. I encourage parents to please read the fine print, no matter how appealing the sales pitch. I signed my son up in early 2025. At first, the program seemed great. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu art form taught at Gracie Barra in Simi Valley is excellent, and the coaches there are motivating, patient, and great with kids, no doubt this was our positive experience. What I didn't appreciate was the sales pitch and, more importantly, the cancellation process. We were told the membership was month-to-month, with no contract, and that we could cancel anytime. Based on that, we bought gear and enrolled our excited son. Over about half a year, he attended roughly 8 classes. Due to family circumstances, including welcoming a newborn in December 2025, we could attend only about once a week at a stretch. We take full responsibility for this. When we asked to cancel, management said makeup classes weren't possible. We decided it wasn't financially practical to pay full monthly fees for something we couldn't fully use. That's when the issues began. Only one staff member could process cancellations, and we had to wait nearly two weeks to meet with them. The meeting became an almost hour-long sales pitch to stay enrolled. A temporary "pause" offered 20% off $250 for three months, but during the pause our son wouldn't be able to attend any classes. We declined. Then we learned there was a cancellation clause requiring two extra months of payments--contradicting the signup claim of no contract. We ended up paying October, November, and December 2025, even though we didn't use the classes, effectively paying to exit a "no-contract" arrangement. We paid the fees and since then only receive texts trying to re-enroll, which we've declined. As business owners, we value ethical customer relationships and flexibility for families under economic pressure and what we received from Gracie, Simi Valley was quite the opposite. This review isn't to bash anyone or name names. (As you can tell in the review we didn't mention anyone by name). It's awareness for parents considering Gracie Barra Simi Valley: please read the fine print carefully, including Tablet terms so gracefully handed to you for quick signatures. A two-month cancellation requirement or a discounted freeze that blocks class usage are risks I wish we had foreseen. My aim is to warn hardworking families to read the fine print before signing up, not to attack or deter. The economy is tight right now, especially for middle-class working families in California, where the cost of living has risen considerably. Instances like this don't help when companies squeeze every dollar without fully considering the hardworking parent/s. Blessings to all.