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.

The reason I gave this place a 4 star rating is because this place is great at teaching taekwondo,…read moreI got my purple belt in only 2 years training there. It also provides other services than just taekwondo, but mainly the taekwondo is the best part

We have had a great experience at Carolina Tae Kwon Do! My kiddo attends afterschool and night…read moreclasses twice a week. I have interactions with all staff members regularly all of which are always very pleasant, helpful, and caring! They have gone above and beyond teaching my child Tae Kwon Do skills. When picking my child up they ask about school, grades, extra curricular activities, etc. In class Master Bun has worked to improve my child's confidence, holds high expectations for my child, and pushes my child to achieve those by giving constant positive encouragement as needed. Master Ron fixed a band instrument for us which was a life saver that night! Both Master Ron & Master Bun have been wonderful to our family and awesome to work with!

Son has been taking TKD here for the past 9 years. Great atmosphere and great place for my son to…read moretake TKD. All Masters are personable and know each student.

We are at the Peaceful Dragon 4-5 times per week for Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and seminars on Chinese…read moremedicine and philosophy. Our 10 year old has been going for 5 years and is now working towards his junior black sash. Our 7 year-old just started, and wants to take classes every time they are offered. Both are members of the Leadership Club and are currently reading "The West Point Way of Leadership" as part of their training. I have been taking Tai Chi and Kung Fu for a year now, and have lost 20 pounds, plus have gained much greater strength, stamina, flexibility, and confidence. Classes are more than what you might pay at a strip-mall martial arts school, but you are getting a richer, more vibrant community and a more robust training.

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.

S(h)ifu Delmar Minor is so awesome to his students. He really cares and knows his Kung Fu. I…read moreremember him before he had his own school. He has grown tremendously. I am so proud of him. He is also great with kids. If you want to learn a martial art, this is the guy. I have learned a lot from him. Thanks Delmar. You're excellent for the community.

The coaches and professors are top notch individuals that care about their students. Our son start…read more4 months ago and he's always excited to go to his classes. I've noticed, as a recent student myself that the coaches want all their students to progress and learn things the correct way.

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Our son has been a student at ATA Steele Creek for nearly 3 years, and we are loving it! We…read moreimmediately knew we found the right martial arts program, and we're so grateful to Mr. Esposito and the amazing team of instructors who are devoted to instilling discipline, confidence, respect, perseverance and some pretty amazing skills in all their students. And I have to give a special shout out to Miss Michelle, who makes everyone feel like a special part of the ATA family. The instructors maintain high standards of discipline, commitment and effort (while also making it fun!), and it definitely shows in the amazing progress our son has made since joining. We highly recommend ATA Steele Creek!

This is not for 3 and 4 year olds…read more Negatives first: My son went through the evaluation with the owner and was permitted to join the ATA at 3.5 year old. We were flattered. But Tiny Tigers is not for a typical 3 or 4 year old. The rules are too strict. For easily distracted students, expect tears and hurt feelings from harsh discipline methods. The student to teacher ratio is not sufficient for that age group. The 6 pm classes are very full, which is where the student to teacher ratio becomes a problem. The students are not allowed to use the restroom without permission from the teacher, but (with so many kids) the teachers are not always able to see/hear them in time. Potty accidents are frequent in that age group. For Tiny Tigers, do not expect them to learn much about actual Tae Kwon Do theory or philosophy. They will go through some martial art like motions and learn to say "Yes, Sir" which is nice. I thought that was acceptable, but since leaving ATA, we've had the chance to look at other studios (Tiger Kim's and Steele Creek Martial Arts for example) and saw how much more students actually learn even at that young age. Smaller class sizes and, therefore, individual attention certainly helps and those places are not much more expensive. However, if you are fine with just a physical work out for your little one, then this place is fine. Signing a 6 months or a year contract at this young age is unreasonable. You should be able to discontinue with a 30 day notice. My son did not want to go there anymore after a couple months and neither did I but we were stuck due to a contract. Leaving on a positive note: I did really like Junior instructors especially Mr. Wallace. Five months after discontinuing from ATA my 4 year old still speaks about him with fondness. I hope he opens his own studio. It's also a great idea that the kids get to bring in their art projects and homework for little stars and recognition. It's a good work out for your little one.