Instructor Bullies Kids - Avoid This Place This school claims to stand against bullying, but the main instructor is the bully. Instead of teaching or guiding, he singles out and humiliates young kids -- especially 5-6-year-old boys -- withholding belts and punishing them without ever showing them how to improve. It's not discipline, it's intimidation. The space is far too small for the number of students crammed in. There's no room to move, let alone train properly. Classes are overcrowded, chaotic, and mostly spent punching bags with no real instruction. They don't teach basics like round kicks or sit-ups, yet are quick to judge and punish. Private lessons aren't honored, classes rarely start on time, and sessions constantly bleed over. Instructors lack discipline, respect, and professionalism -- toward both kids and parents. They push cheap plastic "weapons" every month as gimmicks to sell, barely using them in class. Kids spend half the time standing around doing nothing. This place is all about locking you into contracts -- not about teaching martial arts. A total waste of time and money. Stay far away. read more

Victory martial arts with all the branches, it's an amazing taekwondo academy. The quality of trainers and improvement on kids discipline and confidence is amazing. read more

Love this place. You can come on a trial basis if needed but they also have different packages. They teach the kids about self defense and now a days they need it with all the bullying that is going on . It's sad but true. The teach respect in class also to show respect to everyone that you meet.. They have belt promotions which motivates the kids as well as different camps and one on one trainings they offer. They have a family package and night so the whole family will be involved. Highly recommend this facility read more

Victory Martial Arts - Dr. Phillips - Martial Arts Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The best part of the program is the instructors' words of wisdom, which not only inspire and build confidence in the students, they also help parents guide them to grow leadership behaviors and discipline at home and school. I often take notes to keep at home, so that I can review their lessons learned and remind my son of that "yes I can attitude". The physical training, mental strengthening, variety of techniques and sportsmanship in competitions are of highest caliber. The only areas of improvement needed would be to separate the classes into smaller, similar level groups, especially for upgraded programs like Leadership and Black Belt. Also, it is a considerable expense and investment of time. I think most of the instructors and management are amazing, and the overall Victory community is like a family. Hopefully the great ones stay a while longer. read more

Victory Martial Arts - Dr. Phillips - Victory Showtime MMA training - Martial Arts Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Always too many people in this very small space. No room at all to actually do martial arts. They dont teach, just endless punching the bags with zero training. They sell a new junky plastic sword gimmick every month, and act like they train with it. News flash, they just wave it around for 5 minutes in class. The classes are so short half of it is spent on announcements The air fresheners are too strong and cause headaches. The music is LOUD. Like, not pumping loud. PAINFUL loud. What garbage. Run away. Waste of gas money to even go. Notice the picture at the top of the review? How do you kick when so many students in such a small space? Its not because they are so good, its because they trap you with contracts read more

I love Victory Martial Arts. They have a great program for all ages. I especially like how they focus on family and children, but their program also fits the needs of the serious martial artist as well. All instructors I've had for 3 1/2 years have been awesome!!! read more

LOVE Victory Martial Arts Dr. Phillips!! The atmosphere is very positive and focuses on doing well in school and life. I bring my granddaughter to all of her classes and I love watching her along with her classmates as they train. The teachers are wonderful and such a positive role model for the kids. My granddaughter loves taking classes with Mr. Taylor and Miss Moynihan! I have read the remark by Hether G. and I can assure you that this school operates the way all the martial arts schools in the area do. If your child was in Dance or Gymnastics or club sports there would be an expense associated with it. The level of teaching and attention found at Victory Martial Arts at Dr. Phillips is not free, nor should it be. These teachers care and it shows in the way they handle themselves and the way the children are taught. I was NEVER able to stand in front of a group of people and speak or have any confidence but this school has allowed my Alyssa to blossom into a positive kid who has no problem standing tall in front of her classmates. That in itself is worth everything!! read more

I could not be happier with Victory Martial Arts. My two kids (4 & 5) have been attending for about two months and we've seen such incredible changes with them. They look forward to their classes every week and they absolutely love Mr. Taylor! I am so happy we decided to enroll them! Worth every penny. read more

Victory Martial Arts is an amazing area for kids to do Martial Arts and teaches great lessons and at times it does tournament which are very fun to watch and do events in the school and at times has special guest which arar very fun for a lot of kids that I see! read more

Tiberius has enjoyed what he has been learning while he was in the tiny tigers group. Now he is in the family class, and my husband and I have joined him in taking class. My husband is a black belt, and this is my first time taking class. I am enjoying and growing and learning so much about myself while taking class. Thank you to Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Hennessey for all of your support! read more

This place has really been a great addition to our daughters life! She can't wait to go every day! She has much more confidence and discipline! Glad it's so close to our house! read more

Great school ! Amazing instructor makes you fell welcome as soon as you step on the mat ! Clean with great tools ! Definitely worth a five star ! read more

Have to agree with Lyle. Not a lot of training actual training at all. Our son was enrolled there for the last 22 months, he is a 6th. grader and school has taken over, we're very proud of him, emailed the school asking if they could cancel his last two months, I was told we could freeze his account until summer but you would still have to pay another $150 cancel fee, NONE of that makes sense. Mrs.H who is in charge of the sign ups and selling every student on shirts, lessons, equipment is all about her commission very sad no true customer service, its all about the money. My son who is 12 would gain a belt with every 12 visits, one that keeps people signed up but whats it really training? I run a very large company at the OC Convention Center and there isn't a chance I would ever recommend them, Mrs.H needs to learn how to work with others instead of trying to make a quick $. Read Lyle review its all true.....No one on one just punching and kicking a bag. read more

I find this place a little on the meh side the teaching is only to beat ppl up it's a lot like cobra Kai and the belts are ridiculous I mean an army belt REALLY come on now they charge an arm and a leg to at this school lol read more

I got a 10 classes package on groupon for kickboxing. The first classes were awesome, that is why i am giving a three stars. But then on one of the classes they told us to kick the punching bag with no instructions how to do it, I did it , but since I am very strong I end up kicking the bag the wrong way and torn the ligament on my foot. The week after I went there then told then what had happened , they said they did not care. I have heard good things about this place, but I think I was not lucky with that teacher. I have heard that you need more training before you kick a punching bag. I got no phone calls. All I know is that I was three weeks with no work out at all. read more

I've been doing the kickboxing class for 2 months. The instructors are top notch, and make you challenge your abilities to be a stronger person with each class. It is helping me to be a stronger, healthier, and better person. read more

HORRIBLE RUDE staff! STAY AWAY! They make you sign a contract that is impossible to get out of. Wanted to cancel because I am moving and they tried their best not to accommodate me. Awful! read more

VMA- Dr. Phillips goes above and beyond expectations. The program, in a word, is great. Cultivating a "Yes I Can" attitude through discipline, respect, safety and leadership. But what makes VMA- Dr. Phillips rise above any other program are the Instructors. Anyone can demand such characteristics through fear and threats. The instructors at Dr. Phillips use patience and positive reinforcement to earn it. Leading by example, the they work extremely hard for each and every child's success. As a parent, you have your child's best interest at heart and walking through the door weekly, I feel Mr. Taylor, Miss Moynihan, Mr. Meyers, and Mrs. Hennessy give their all. read more

This damn place is a scam and a piece of CRAP! My fiancee and I moved away and in the end, they took 3 MONTHS to approve our "proof of move" and then WE HAD TO PAY FOR ALL THE TIME WE WERE WAITING FOR THEM TO SAY "okay you moved"... So on top of the $150 cancellation fee, 3 months of nothing!!! $70 a month mind you. Scammers and pieces of crap. That is all. read more

My son started a year ago at Victory Dr. Phillips when he was three because he needed something that was just for him with a brand new set of twin siblings at home. We have found an amazing home for him and our family. He is currently in the Tiny Tiger program - a specialized program for younger children to begin their martial arts career. In the year that he's been at Victory, he has become more confident, more disciplined, more respectful, and consistently displays kindness. The staff at the school are top notch and truly care about their students. My son wants to emulate each and every one of his instructors and is excited every day to go to class and learn. The lessons here are about so much more than just the moves of taekwondo - this school strives to send students into the world as strong and beneficial citizens who want to improve the world around them, and from what I can see looking at the older students, they're succeeding hugely. When your four year old can say that one of the teenaged black belt students is his friend, and you know that's a true statement, the lessons the students are learning are certainly paying off. I highly recommend this school for anyone. read more