TKO Taekwondo Academy

2.5 mi

I highly, highly recommend Ro's Taekwondo. Not only was I a member almost 13 years ago, now my 5…read moreyear old is enjoying Ro's as much as I did! We have enrolled my son in the after school program which is absolutely fantastic! They pick my son up from school daily, which allows me to have the option to pick him up before or by 6 pm. Master Ro is very big on respect, and grades. They work on homework, manners, how to focus, goals, and of course my son's favorite part, learning the art of martial arts! Through the training he has received from Master Ro and the other instructors, I have seen a positive change, not only in his physical abilities, but also his personality. He is beginning to develop strong self discipline in school, and at home as well. If your child is needing help with social skills, confidence, behavior issues, this is the place to bring them. Watching my son graduate from a white belt to a yellow belt, was incredible and the look and feel of accomplishment is invaluable. 5 stars for Ro's.

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Ong's Tae Kwon DO

32.6 mi

Ong's Taekwondo is an awesome place to get in shape. Learn some self defense and feel really good…read moreabout yourself. They have changed my life I highly recommend Ongs taekwondo.

From the owner: Taekwondo olympic sportread more

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Orlando Taekwondo and Kung Fu

(2 reviews)

48.7 mi

Friendly staff! Great martial arts school specializing in taekwondo and kung fu for all age ranges…read more They also offer cardio kick boxing! Master Mark and Master Eric along with their team are great teachers and know how to work with kids. They offer aftercare and summer camp which keeps the kids active all year long!

We love OTKD! All 3 of our kids have trained here for over 2 years and we plan to continue…read moretraining for years to come. Everyone is friendly and the instructors are knowledgeable. I also enjoy training and think it's awesome that I can get my Martial Arts training fix.

Evolution Martial Arts

19.7 mi

I am not a crazy workout person by any means. I decided to tryout evolution martial arts because I…read moreknow I'm a bit out of shape. The instructor is super awesome and encouraging. He takes the time to pay attention to each of his students. The class is a decent size and everyone is super friendly. I found the cost to be very reasonable compared to other workout options in the area. I appreciate that the first class is free to try out. Sometimes it does get a bit warm inside the gym. However they have huge fans and I mean it's a workout after all. The workouts are pretty intense. However it feels amazing when you've pushed through a class without completely giving up. I can already tell I'm improving only after a few lessons. You don't have to be crazy in shape to go here. The community is super supportive and will cheer you on as you work towards your fitness goals. I would highly recommend working out here.

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Dandeneau's TaeKwon-Do

60.9 mi

1) Best Taekwondo Instructor in Brevard County. 2) Best…read morePriced Taekwondo in Brevard County.

From the owner: We take pride in offering a friendly, convenient, and family oriented atmosphere in which to train,…read morelearn, and experience Tae Kwon-Do (TKD.) Offering TKD in the recreation center allows us to offer reduced prices and to serve many students who might otherwise not be able to train at traditional studios.

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Korean American Martial Arts Academy

4.0

42.4 mi

PICK SOMEONE ELSE FOR YOUR CHILD!!!!!…read more Update: After reading my review, Frank Nelson sent insulting and confrontational text messages to my personal cell phone. He also texted our friend asking for information about our family. I am appalled. See review below for our experience: I have had my 7 year old daughter in training with Master Nelson for a few months now. We originally were invited by her friend and the location is super convenient for us. Despite what I am about to describe, she did have fun with her friends and when "Big Dave" was teaching her instead of Master Nelson. I'm honestly quite shocked to be the first One Star rating for this establishment. Master Nelson is well trained, and absolutely knows his craft well. It's a shame he's not a better teacher and person. In a class with children no older than 12, (most about 6-9 years old) I have witnessed first hand him belittling, mocking, pointing and laughing at, singling out, hitting (no I am not exaggerating, yes, hitting or what looks like a light spanking? Both with his bare hands and with a padded target), screaming inches from kid's faces, smacking giant sticks on the ground, do I need to continue? In the next breath he will tell the same child he loves them and then kiss them on the top of the head. I have had to do so much unteaching for my daughter as we leave. I have had to say to her "Master Nelson pointed and laughed at that boy and called him the Pillsbury Dough Boy, why is that wrong?" "How did you feel when Master Nelson screamed at your friend next to you for having her hand on the wrong hip?" "When he told the class and parents that the boy has some screws loose, do you think that was kind or unkind?" (This particular child is clearly special needs) I could go on and on with these lessons we've had to have after going to class. Then. I see his very public Facebook page, and the puzzle starts to come together. I won't write out any posts or opinions he has shared here, but suffice it to say that as member of the LGBTQ+ community, I feel utterly hated and unwelcome in Frank Nelson's establishment after having learned how he feels about people like me. I am completely disgusted and mortified to have paid this person to teach my child anything at all and feel it necessary to warn as many others away from him as possible. What I've learned after Frank Nelson's response on BBB.org: After reading my one star Google review, he texted me an insulting and confrontational message and subsequently texted another parent in the class looking for information about our choices. I chose to block his phone number to avoid further harassment. Yet here has made my reviews very personal and named my daughter on the internet and by his own admission has asked the other parents in class about me. He is a liar. There are more than one bold faced lies in his response. Just to name one, 5-6 times in class in an egregious understatement. He is ok with allowing random people to do his job for him without proper employment protocols. Now I have no idea if the one teacher I liked at this place was ever safe to be around my daughter at all. I'll be calling DCF next to see if there is anything they can do to help. Neither Frank Nelson nor his LLC has an active license to conduct business in the city of Orlando, with fines having been assessed as of the time this post was made. Frank: I will not be responding again. If you have anything further, I'd be happy to provide contact information for my lawyer.

The extent of my knowledge of martial arts is watching Cobra Kai on Netflix so that's why I'm…read moreframing this the way I'm about to. Master Nelson is totally Kreese's backstory (military, still in touch with his teachers) but then he has Johnny Lawrence's attitude towards the kids (he can be hard on them, but from a place of care and compassion and truly having their backs). My kid is shy and I was really hoping this would help him come out of his shell a bit and get to know some other kids. It took him almost 2 weeks to actually participate in class, but the whole time the instructor and the other students were GREAT about trying to motivate him but not pushing too hard. Now my son looks forward to class, participates very well, and is learned a ton. It's everything I hoped for AND more.

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Bonnet Springs Park

4.8

(92 reviews)

17.9 mi

This park is amazing that is how I can describe it,not only it is huge but it is also beautiful and…read morehas so much for the kids to do while enjoying the outdoors there is also a kids museum close by. There is plenty of parking here but we aware you will be walking a lot thru this park even if you park close or not. For the kids I recommend bringing a bathing suite as there is a little river where the kids can play and get wet also bring snacks and drinks it gets very hot and there isn't to many places here to buy food or drinks. If there is an event like there was when we visited, be ready to park on the far side of the park and walk also you can bring bikes,scooters and skates to this park. This is truly a hidden gem in Lakeland,Fl and we enjoyed visiting here.

Always a five star experience…read more There is so much parking and depending on what you want to do you can park close to where you want to be. We always park close to the main playground and start there. It's actually a giant circle when you think about it, so we start at that playground then we move on to where there's the owl playground and the spinning carousels. Then we continue onwards to the treehouse, from the treehouse we go to where there's the main building where they had shaved ice and you can get food if you want then it's an easy walk back to the car. We always bring the kids scooters because the walk is a little far for them, they are five and seven. I did learn this time around that if you are older like my in-laws this park may be a little too spaced out, especially when it's hot outside. However, there is a tram that will bring you from place to place so we did end up taking the tram from the main building back to where we parked. We spent about an hour racing around just giant park. There is a lot of shade, but also you do need sunscreen. It is a majority outside and everyone knows how hot Florida gets. I think it is brilliant that at the main building they have shaved ice. Also, at the treehouse they sell drinks, a water bottle was three dollars, which was actually pretty reasonable so I got the kids water. Even though it's hot in Florida I really like the kids spending time outside so this is a fantastic place to spend a couple hours. I'm sure we could spend even more time here if we ever decide to check out rooftop bar or the food place, but for now we've only experienced the multitude of playgrounds. It never feels crazy, busy, but that's probably because it is so spread out that families can be all over this huge park.

One of the public event spaces in a treehouse

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Peppa Pig Theme Park

3.8

(98 reviews)

0.5 mi

The Peppa Pig Theme Park is definitely underrated because not only did I have a good time but my…read morekids are already wanting to come back. Yes, it's small but if you have a child that could play at a splash pad or playground all day like mine then you'll love it. There are a few rides for kids ages from 2-6 I'd say. If you're feeling hot or tired they have a theater room where your kids can lay on bean bags and watch Peppa Pig. They also have a cute show for the kids that is interactive. My kids and myself love this place and we will definitely be back!

The park is spacious and engaging for the kids. The rides are very cute and colorful. They have a…read moreperformance with Peppa scheduled so plan accordingly. You can pack food to take inside. They have strollers and wheelchairs for rent which I found to be a nice touch. The dinotrain ride was a favorite in my group. I'd recommend going in the splash pad at the end. There's a bike trail and bikes available for the kids to ride. Parking- $35, price varies if you want covered parking.

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Laureate Park Aquatic Center

4.8

37.1 mi

If you live in this area, you are very lucky to have such an amazing waterpark to attend at no cost…read morebecause this is a public pool that looks so fancy I was wondering first if this was a hotel

Fantastic pool and clean facilities! Perfect for a morning swim or weekend splash. Staff were…read morefriendly and helpful, making it a great place to relax and have fun.

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Lake Wailes Park

8.3 mi

Lake Wailes Park takes it's name from Lake Wailes on whose shore it lies. The land that makes up…read moreLake Wales was first surveyed in 1879 by Sidney Irving Wailes. He changed the name of Watts Lake to Lake Wailes after himself. The city of Lake Wales was established near the lake in 1911-12 by the Lake Wales Land Company. The spelling Wales was used for the city, although the lake is still spelled Lake Wailes. The park is visually stunning. Under old oak trees dripping in Spanish moss sit picnic tables. On the north side of the lake is a boat ramp. There is a fishing pier on the west side of the lake with an observation gazebo that offers a beautiful view of the lake. The 2.5 mile Lake Wailes Trail, a lighted and paved hike/bike path winds through the park for exercise enthusiasts. It leads around the lake from the south side to Kiwanis Park on the northeast corner at N. Lake Shore Blvd. and Cephia St. It should be noted that there are no restrooms in the park. This passive park that is perfect for a stroll or a picnic lunch. It is also a great place for bird watchers. Migrating song birds can be spotted in the trees in spring and fall. Around the edge of the lake are Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds. On the shore are Least Bitterns, White Ibises, Anhingas, Florida Sandhill Cranes and winter ducks. Common Loons inhabit the area in winter. The stately trees add to the old Florida look of the area and it easy to see why Mr. Wailes fell in love with the lake and view.

Lake Wailes Park is a peaceful and older park with picnic areas and a 2.5 mile hike along the lake…read more It also has a pier, boat ramp, basketball court, play ground, soccer field and more. It is open from 7am to 7 pm daily and is dog friendly. During my visit there was a large festival going on with lots of family fun activities.

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Jinah H.

7 years ago

Beautiful facility, Staff so welcoming, teaching right, if you want to learning Martial Arts, TKO is!! Taekwondo, Sword, Self-defense, Hapkido.... Amazing, absolutely Amazing! read more

Jinah H.

7 years ago

Honest and made me work hard. Master is 2x world Champion and former Olympian. Will be Training here for a long time. Their the best !

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