Powerhouse Karate is an amazing place for kids to grow and develop. I particularly like Mr. Watts…read moreprior military training and background. He emphasizes honor, discipline, and respect in every facet of his training program. He even starts off each class with the "pledge of allegiance," mission statement and Powerhouse Oath. He has a knack at getting the best out of kids. I highly encourage other parents to give his program a try. You will not be disappointed!

1.Be prepared to spend over $200.00 a month because the teacher will want to test your child on one…read morething to get a new belt EVERY MONTH and if you say no he will make your child feel out of place. 2.Be prepared to sign a 1 year contract, the teacher Anthony Watts is more interested in getting you to sign that contract than anything. 3.The teaching style is crap, does not show children proper form for anything. 4.Picks favorites in class and if your child is acting like a child and not like she is in the military, he will sit them out the entire class period and belittle them. 5.Does not pay for instructors but expects parents to participate in every single class. 6.SHADY SHADY BUSINESS BEWARE!!!!!!!

I love wow taequando. it is amazing and all of the instructors and masters are super kind and they…read morecare about you. but they also know how to train you well. there is also an amazing community in wow. everyone supports and cares about one another. we also learn self control and discipline.Wow taequando has become a big part of my life and I'm really thankful for it.

My 4 and 6 year-old grandsons love this place. Not only do they attend regular after-school…read moreclasses, but also they have attended the summer camp. At WOW, the kids are treated with respect and kindness and are taught to respect and be kind to others in return. They also learn teamwork and listening skills. Master Fleming and Master Brayden are so loved by the kids, as is Master Grandma. If you want your kids to learn respect for others, discipline designed for their age group and physical agility, this is the place for them. Thank you WOW team for your exemplary work with kids! Taekwondo!!

I visited the academy on a business trip and found the environment inviting friendly. Professor…read moreArel provides exceptionally detailed instruction and does a great job of spot correcting through the lesson I highly recommend this academy.

A few years ago (before I moved to Seattle), a friend and I decided to swing by Great Grappling…read more(from Florida) for a train-cation, and the experience was downright fantastic. Everyone was a pleasure to talk to, drill with, and roll with. The mats are high-end, clean, and spacious. The instruction is top-notch. Professor Jeremy clearly loves jiujitsu and teaching, and both of these facts are apparent in his detail-oriented instruction and his well constructed curriculum. I have been back several times since my initial visit (including flying back from Seattle) for both the good training and the good people. I can't recommend training here enough.

No communication what so ever. They do not respond to texts or emails.. they just bounce back…read more Not a good business model. I can make no evaluation on their service other than to say it's a bit pricey.

My son has been going here for over a week. And I've never seen him so excited for something. He…read moreabsolutely loves the challenge for stripes and stars and is so eager to learn. All of the masters are so great with the kids I'm so glad I chose to bring my son here. I can't wait for my youngest to be old enough to join.

Great family friendly place to train and learn. My son has been attending for 5 years…read more Judo program on Mondays and Saturdays

Been training here for about a year and I can safely say that it has been one of the best decisions…read moreI've ever made! Everyone is super friendly and you'll get an amazing workout every time.

Traditional Japanese Karate. Adult, Kids, and mixed classes. 4th Dan Sensei Randell brings years of…read moreexperience, diversity, and enthusiasm to each and every class. I highly recommend this school because there is something here for everyone!! Hope to see you there soon. OSU!

I want to thank Sensai Randall for saving a woman from getting kidnapped by a violent criminal. You…read moreare a hero, and I hope the young people you instruct realize that. I'm not from the area, but I wish great things for you and your business.

I haven't seen anything that would support the negative review here. Guess anyone can have a bad…read moreday but haven't seen one yet here. Great instructors that encourage and motivate students to achieve their goals. The school successfully trains a team of individuals that compete in state, national and world level competitions. Students here are given the opportunity to achieve the greatest level of success they are willing to work for.

From the owner: We have a family atmosphere where parents are encourged to participate or watch every class…read morepossible. Climbing walls, Ninja warrior ropes, rings, lateral bar, heavy bags, speed bags, bungie resistance training professional WKF floor, Marine Corps standard high level Fitness Training, Grappling made easy. Easy to learn for all ages. Specializing in successful methods for ADD ADHD diagnosed children. Camps for training fun and for competitors. ACEP, CPR, CFK certified instruction.Our students have competed in many couontries, open tournaments and AAU, USA karate and USANKF events producing hundreds of national and interntional champions. Our karate education turns out fantastic leaders starting at Jr ages including performances, demos, administration and dojo care operations. What you learn may save your life.

I cannot speak enough praise for how much I love the peaceful dragon and the family that has come…read morewith it, for how much it has changed my life overall. I have severe anxiety to name just a few of my struggles and yet the people here have managed the challenging feat of balancing: (1) Pushing and encouraging a person to move forward just as far as you don't think you can go, without pushing you to your breaking point, (2) all while supporting and encouraging you along the way in a compassionate way; until little by little you are doing things you never thought you could do. The peaceful dragon has always pushed me past my comfort zones, and has never let me get away with living my life saying "No, I can't do that." And more than anything they've never given up on me or let me give up on myself. Every year I grow a little more and walk out with a more enhanced perspective on life. I genuinely don't think I'd be where I am today without their gentle guidance and encouragement and that is worth the tuition it costs to attend a school that will build you up into a person you and others around you can be proud of. This year, is my second year and I am in awe beyond words for how many who have come before me to whom I aspire to, people who have been here 20, 14, 10 even 7 and 5 years. Some began as adults some grew up practicing here from the time they were children now headed to college. It has to be so amazing to be able to watch your students grow and transform. I can't help but look up to all of these people who have loved, supported and adopted me and others like me as family in the 2 years that I've been here and that was without me having any history in martial arts under my belt. I hear some people gawk at the price. I make less than 9k/year and yet I still have found ways to attend. I know some people who have given up (literally) everything just to come here with no regrets. And so I've always believed that people find ways to afford things that matter to them, if something matters to you enough you'll find a way to make it happen. To that end it's not about the money. It's about keeping a tradition and a school alive. Money is a tool needed to grow and maintain the school whose rent we all share. If you walk into the school you'll see pictures of the peaceful dragon being built; and if you listen to the teachers who have been there for 14 or more years you'll hear them talk about when they were all out practicing together in parks. You can't know what it's like to have a roof over your head to practice until you've had to practice without one. How many people can say they started out learning in a park only to see those funds reinvested to build a bigger and better building made just for them and future students like them to practice in. How many schools can say that their students grow on to become teachers with them or others if they so choose to walk that path? How many people can go to a school where the students grow to become teachers, and where each member is not just a 'member' but a part of a family? And how many schools have teachers where teachers, students and their families are recognized and honoured for all that they do to keep the spirit of the martial arts tradition and school alive? That is genuinely a combination of good leadership and community. For *me* to be able to practice in a school like this one among family like this one is a privilege and a honour. To be among people who have been training here since before there was a building to practice is equally a privilege. I love my school, and I know that not only am I lucky to attend a school that offers all that it does but that my continued success as a student is dependent on the success of my school. If you decide to be a student and are locked in on "why can't I have dirt cheap prices", I do hope that you're able to grow from a "me-first gimme gimme what can I get at bargain prices" mindset to a how can we help each other, how can I help my family succeed mindset, because the two are interdependent. I went in with a me-first mindset and I've come out with a sense of connection and otherness that I wouldn't have otherwise had without this school. I could go on but I'll stop and hope that that leaves anyone who might read that with enough food for though.

I have been attending The Peaceful Dragon for almost two years now as a "yoga-only" student. It has…read morebeen my saving grace and I absolutely love it! My original purpose for signing up was stress management, but two side benefits were increased strength and weight loss. Another "yelper" complained that it was only for experts, which I completely disagree with. It is true that they don't have separate classes based on skill level. However, the instructors provide various modifications to accommodate all skill levels. It is up to you to do what is right for your body based on how you feel that day and your skill level. The poses are not the objective. The whole point of the class is to focus internally on yourself and your breathing. It shouldn't matter what the person next to you is doing. Everyone has to start somewhere, but in time you will improve. I have grown tremendously in my practice and can do poses that I could only dream of doing when I first started out. And yet there are still many things that I am still trying to achieve that others can do with ease. This is why it is called a practice. It is the journey and not the destination. Many of the instructors remind us that "yoga is a spiritual practice disguised as a physical practice" and "going though the motions without breathing deeply isn't yoga." One of the other things that I love about these classes is they are challenging. I feel many times better after going to class versus doing a YouTube yoga video at home. I love the Peaceful Dragon yoga classes and couldn't imagine taking yoga anywhere else!

Friendly, inclusive traditional karate instruction with a convenient location near Uptown,…read moreOakhurst, Plaza-Midwood and Eastland. I started adult classes after a brief time training in another style. The teacher and students have all been very welcoming and patient. Highly recommend if you are looking to learn a martial art for fitness and/or self-defense! Their kid class look great, too. First class is free, so check it out.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Self Defense Instruction & Equipment…read more- Martial Arts Instruction