Extremely professional and friendly environment!! Incredible classes for all ages. It doesn't…read morematter your skill level, Grandmaster Vazquez has the ability to teach individuals and meet them at their skill level from beginner to expert. Learn self defense, get fit, and have fun all at the same time!

What can we say about RTMA? Well, it is this simple - if you want to be as good as you can get at…read moremartial arts, if you aren't willing to settle with going to a "belt mill" studio where your earning belts is more a function of the checks you write than the skills you have developed, then this is where you should go. Be warned - it is fun, but you will work for it. And the better you get, the harder you will work and the more will be expected. This is how it should be - and you will feel better about yourself for it. The instruction and facilities are all first rate, prices are very reasonable (especially compared to some of the other studios around Richmond), no contracts, and you will truthfully learn some martial arts stylings (Atemi Ryu Juijitsu) that is not offered anywhere else in the area. So if you want to be the best you can be, want to go to a martial arts stchool that still treats it as a discipline and an art and not a sport, then do yourself a favor and try out RTMA.

This place is absolutely amazing! Everyone is always supportive and super friendly. I take the teen…read moreclass and we always have really fun classes full of crazy conversations. Classes may be draining and sweaty, but we always make the best of it. I love getting to learn with all of these amazingly talented people. Everyone is one big family who's there to support you in learning Taekwondo.

From the owner: Fun and Fitness For The Whole Family…read more At Taekwondo America of Richmond we strive to provide a family oriented and friendly approach to martial arts. We teach Traditional Taekwondo, which is a Korean martial art based on strikes and powerful dynamic kicking techniques. Our classes are designed to offer you the best Taekwondo training in a fun and safe environment. From children as young as four who just need discipline and energy release to teens and adults looking for self defense, exercise or a different type of challenge, our programs offer something for everyone. Our goal at Taekwondo America is to help you reach your full potential by being the best you can be. Whether you've always wanted to be a martial artist or just want to try something new, our program is for you

I consider it an honor and a privilege to be a student of Grandmaster Dong's teachings. I started…read moretaking classes because my daughter was, and I thought it might be good for my health and fitness. Initially, during my first class, I remember thinking, "nope, this is not for me!" I felt way too uncoordinated and clumsy to do any of it. But I was encouraged to hear from the other students that they felt that way at first too, but then they started to get the hang of it. And so I kept coming back and I got the hang of it too. Eventually, my husband, our daughter and I all earned our first-degree blacks belt from Grandmaster Dong's School. Our daughter got hers first, when she was 16. And the confidence she gained from her sticking it out, even when she didn't feel like it and accomplishing her goal--and honoring her commitment--was life-changing for her. I use what I've learned from my training in every day life. I have become much stronger and my balance is much improved, and I move around much more efficiently and am quick on my feet. My reflexes are faster. I have also had use my skills to actually defend myself recently, and I was able to do so effectively and automatically, without hesitation. Everyone needs to know how to defend themselves, especially women. But what I have gained from training goes far beyond the utility of self-defense. I'm stronger overall mentally and physically. One example is last summer-my husband and I decided to take a surfing lesson. He was 50 and I was 48. Surfing is not easy! It requires a significant amount of strength and stamina to pop up, balance and stand (or crouch) and actually stay upright and ride a wave. Well I was able to do it on my first attempt. If I had not been doing martial arts regularly, there's no way I would have been able to get myself up on the board at all, let alone remain upright all the way to the shore without breaking a hip. Unfortunately I wasn't able to do it again after that. Beginner's Luck? Most likely. But I know I definitely had the strength because of the years of training at Grandmaster Dong's. One of the best decisions I've ever made was to come here.

Both our son and daughter attend Dong's Karate. They have grown so much through these classes…read more There is not only an expectation to learn and understand the taekwondo forms and philosophy but to also become caring, empathic human beings, embrace discipline and build self-confidence. What a well rounded program.

Grand Master Ko is awesome! Our 5 year old loves taekwondo and often practices on us. Master Ko is…read moreso great with the kids.

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My dad's been coming here very consistently over past couple decades and really loves it. I've come…read moreon and off to kickboxing and self defense classes which are great. Very clean and respectful atmosphere. Kyoshi is Ana amazing person

From the owner: Competitive Edge Karate in Richmond, Virginia invites you to join our top-quality martial arts…read moreschool that takes you to new heights. We motivate and create discipline in our athletes so they become the best versions of themselves on and off the mat. Our karate classes use best practices and performance-based competition methods to ensure success. Martial arts training improves confidence, social skills, strength, and discipline. Start your journey of self-improvement through karate today.