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    True Hands Karate

    5.0 (1 review)

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    1 year ago

    Wonderful karate school with great instructors. Welcoming to all.

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    Tang Soo Do of Santa Fe

    Tang Soo Do of Santa Fe

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Excellent culture of learning and great instructors make this place a gem in Santa Fe. Highly…read moreinclusive and adaptive, while faithful to Tang Soo Do and a positive environment make this a place for any sincere and humble martial artist to learn and grow. Master Meyer is fantastic, highly recommend.

    I was working on a pyung ahn form, aka pinan or pyung hua, which are the turtle forms. I was…read morethoroughly impressed by Master Meyer's explanation of a particular set of movements which was a crescent kick then an unnoticeable mental pause to show balance, an ommitted foot stomp, the shoulder butt and extending out with a long reaching back fist. He explained to me, articulately and succinctly, not only the movements of the form, but of the optional omission of the stomp, the optional crane stance, and the history of changes in the form. I found this very interesting and it showcased one of the many ways that I am impressed by his knowledge and teaching ability. I am also impressed by his agility, speed and power. I have to work very hard to get the snap of the dobak but he makes it look effortless. I also enjoy very much working with my fellow clasmates. They are a good crowd. Master Meyer maintains a pleasant environnent in which to work. If you enjoy the art of karate, the art of Tang Soo Do, then you will enjoy coming to Tang Soo Do of Santa Fe. See you in the dojang! Seth

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    Lining up in our dojang for practice with a partner
    Lining up in our dojang for practice with a partner
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    Mountain Eagle Karate Academy

    Mountain Eagle Karate Academy

    4.3
    (6 reviews)
    50.1 mi

    This is a school for kids not adults. I was a member for years. I was rarely promoted while 12…read moreyear olds were black belts. I started sparring black belts and made them look like fools. Sensei Anna hated me so much, she strangled me unconscious-- an illegal move in karate -- and tried to kill me. I'm lucky to be alive. If you value your life, you will avoid this school. If they don't like you, they will try to kill you. They say "karate is a dangerous sport and you signed a waiver." It doesn't matter that the instructor killed you with an illegal tactic. This is the most dangerous karate school in existence. If you walk out there alive, count yourself lucky. They also used to have a sadistic monster there named Clarence who would fight new white belts at full force using every illegal tactic in the book. Run from this school. The irony is that I caught one of Sensei Anna's kicks. I could have kicked her remaining leg out from underneath her, but I was trying to be kind, sportsman like. My reward for kindness was that she tried to kill me. I look over all of these five star reviews from parents. None of these people have had to spar Anna. She's a dirty fighter. If she can't win fair and square, she will cheat.

    I can't say enough positive comments about this dojo. My son has been coming here since May when he…read morewas 3. He is 4 now and has learned so much. Not only has he learned skills in karate that enhance his core strength and dexterity, he is also learning responsibility and commitment. The senseis here are very patient with my son and have worked with him at his level. They encourage him and even check up on him if he is absent. They are truthful about his skills, yet kind. They have several different levels of classes and each student must work on a homework sheet each month as well as a Self Discipline card that the students return before they are allowed to test up in belts. The Self Discipline cards have a reading section, a karate practice section, and a chores section. MEKA also bring in senpais at times to work with the students one on one or in small groups to help them be more successful. I'm so very glad that we found this dojo. My son's dexterity as well as self esteem has tremendously improved! Thank you, MEKA and cheers!

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