I was very disappointed when I visited the east Nashville location for this school. I emailed about…read morewing chun classes, because their site says that they offer (and actually says "specializes") in wing chun. I studied wing tsun/chun in the past under sihing Keith Fain, so I'm very familiar with it. I was told that there was a wing chun class on Saturdays, which turned out to be non-existent. I was also told that there was an "adult" class that consisted on ages 13 and up, which actually consisted of mostly kids under the age of 13...yet there was a class right before that one for ages 7-12 supposedly. Besides the classes being dominated by kids and only having the slightest hint of wing chun concepts that I could see, there was little to no discipline. The kids played more than anything and the instructor did nothing to keep them in line, and worst of all, at least for me, was the fact that he had two "black sash" students that I would of ranked as beginners with a little experience. They were completely unskilled. (I'm assuming that's akin to a black belt in Karate. My previous classes in Chinese martial arts, other than the wing tsun which had its own unique system of ranking, followed the more traditional family styled system of ranking, not colored belts or sashes, which is more of a Japanese and American thing. Don't get me wrong though, I'm not dogging it. It is an easier way of discerning rank.) I really mean no disrespect, but it was really sad. These kids think they are learning kung fu and they actually believe they are good at it too. It's good that they are having fun and are confident, but they are terrible. I totally blame the instructor for this! He'll stand there and watch a student just totally butcher a move, then say to him/her "good job!" and go on. It's not their fault at all. I'm 32 now and have been training since the age of 14. I've trained in a hand full of schools and visited several, and this is by far one of the worst I've ever seen :(

This school isn't a /bad/ school, per se, but I really didn't get a great vibe from it. I'll weigh…read morethe pros and cons: Pros: The school was really inexpensive month-for-month. If you have a kid, they did really well with instilling discipline and respect. "yes sir" and "no sir" were common. The instructor (who wasn't the school owner the night I visited) was very knowledgeable and skilled. It was obvious he'd had quite a bit of training in kung fu. Cons: The "school" is actually in a church gymnasium. When doing warmups and other exercises, (push ups, etc), you're on this VERY hard surface, barefoot, and no give whatsoever. This is eventually going to kill your knees and other joints when you're doing moves that require quick jumping and stomps. The instructor, though knowledgeable, was kind of... up on himself. Every time he would have you do some hard, esoteric move, he would explain how his instructors would have drilled this into you, and made you do it over, and over, and over again. Sorry, this isn't China. People don't devote their lives to practicing kung fu. On top of it, I got the feeling that the guy really didn't care that I'd had any other martial arts training, treating me like I was a complete newbie, who didn't know what a "proper" punch was. You're not really learning kung fu-- the program, when you sign on, teaches you "traditional" karate, punches, kicks, etc, which you learn to spar with, and then as you progress, you apparently learn more actual kung fu. Classes of mixed ages: Adults practice with children. Having experienced both mixed and seperate classes in other settings, it's WAY obvious that children and adults have different needs to cater to, and having both children and adults together, in my opinion, is a HUGE distraction. If you want a cheap martial arts class, go for it. I only visited one class, but I could tell this school was not for me. "Hard" traditional training methods don't benefit you as much when you could incorporate isometric exercises that are far safer. Standing in one pose for an extended period of time doesn't teach you how to fight. I came out of the class aching, not in a good way, but with a tweaked back from these exercises. I couldn't see myself going back for what amounted to more punishment.

We signed our kids up for the free trial and did not anticipate how much they would be come…read moreattached to the sport of Taekwondo and love it. They've taken to the physical fitness, the teaching, striving for excellence and learning the concept of discipline. All of the instructors invest their knowledge and time to enriching every child that shows up and puts in their best effort. It is very much a family environment. Signing up for kids activities is easy. Watching your kids love one is uncommon. That happens at Franklin Family Taekwondo every week.

We were looking for a new Taekwondo family after leaving our last base. I toured a lot in the…read moreFranklin area and as soon as I walked in I knew this was the place. They are so great with the kids. They teach respect, discipline, courtesy, perseverance and self control. I watch them build kids up not just physically but emotionally. They are like a built in family. We also loved that they have an option of after school care which is a much better option than after care where not much energy is burned off. If you are looking to put your kids in a great place after school, extra curricular activity or even try their monthly kids night out, you will not be disappointed.

I couldn't be more impressed and happy with Family First Marital Arts! I was looking for a Dojo for…read moremy 4 year old son to teach Martial Arts skills but more importantly a place that instills discipline and respect. Richard and team are exceptional with the kids. I feel like I have a parenting teammate for life. Thank you!

My son loves his classes here! The instructors are excellent - friendly, knowledgeable and good…read morewith kids! There is no annual obligation. You pay month-to-month. I also like that the schedule is flexible. You choose 2 classes each week from 5 different options & it can vary from week-to-week (no need to stay on the same schedule every week). It's also a family friendly atmosphere - I bring my other children with me while my son is in class.

This school is fantastic! They work with kids/adults to achieve the discipline, strength, respect,…read moreconfidence in the martial arts. All the Teachers are very attentive with each student and provide positive feedback. They have glass around the Dojo so you can watch the classes. Everyone has a great time. For ALL ages

My son has leariso much there. They emphasize respect and valuing others In everyday life. Mr…read more Taylor is hands-on and invests his time, talent and experience into every student. The staff have embraced his passion and truly care about each person who comes through the door.

My five year old son has been participating in the Sprouts program for over a year, and he loves…read moreit! Mr. Justin is amazing with the kids, and his Sprouts program focuses on basic Han Mu Do techniques while having fun at the same time. My son also does sword work as well in the program. There is also focus on discipline, respect, and setting and achieving goals. The other instructor, Ms. Melissa, is also great and works alongside Mr. Justin in all of the classes. My son is progressing through his Sprouts belts and is close to getting his Sprouts black belt, and our son will son move up to the Juniors program. The program has been great for instilling good principles and character development! Harvest has a great family feel to it and Mr. Justin cares about his students and their families. They have also done a great job during the pandemic moving classes to Zoom then progressing to in person outdoor classes at a private property to make the classes as safe as possible.

Harvest is a group of wonderful people on their fitness journey. All shapes all sizes all colors no…read morejudgment. My family began going out of convenience due to location but have stayed because of the sense of family, the belongingness, and the knowledge that we are becoming stronger physically and mentally! I already recommend Harvest to everyone I know so trust me this is a genuine review.

This is an outstanding Wado Ryu karate school! I've been a student at DDKS since 2020 and find the…read moreinstruction excellent and very focused on proper technique. Training is at times intense, but also practical and educational. Time is taken to develop quality of the various punches, kicks, and stances. Kata training is superb and free sparring is spirited, yet controlled. My fellow classmates are great to work with and everyone is extremely pleasant and respectful. If you are interested in true martial arts training, this is the place!

Mr. Rodgers is absolutely the best! His patience and encouragement has been invaluable for my son,…read moreand, in turn, I have watched my son excel. It took us a long time to find something he really enjoyed but that still gave him the physcial activity he needed. I know the Lord led us right here, specifically to Rodgers TA. Prior to our decision to sign up with RTA, we had visited with the leader of another academy close by wherein she explained that their school was doing away with forms (katas) and why. We didn't understand til we had a conversation with Mr. Rodgers and went to the first trial class just how important those katas are. So we are super thankful we chose RTA. Every teacher is helpful and thorough and patient and encouraging. There is never shame if a move is forgotten or tried and not done right. There is no pressure to get everything right as fast as you can. They want to make sure you are confident prior to testing. A testament to Mr. Rodgers' ability, teaching method, and stellar results with seriously amazing martial artists is the number of students he has had for over 10 and even 20 years!!! They are faithful because he is faithful - to the art, and to them. Another testament is the number of parents who end up signing up themselves when they see their kids excelling. Mr. Rodgers' skill and dedication are equal. He and this school are a blessing to say the least, and I highly recommend it for adults and kids alike.

We have experienced the excellent instruction, professionalism, and family atmosphere that Rodgers…read moreTKD continuously provides. The excellence in instruction and care for each student, no matter the age, is apparent from all of the instructors, with a focus on not only growing everyone in their physical skill, but also in their personal character. This academy has been a shining light in the Spring Hill, TN community for several years and is a gift to anyone who participates. Can't recommend it enough!

Came in from out of town and still wanted to train went to 2 classes and it was an awesome time the…read moreprofessors were super friendly and it was a great time if you are interested in trying jiujitsu and live here than this is the place!

Our first time visiting and everyone was so kind and friendly! We'll be back soon for our 2nd class!read more