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    West Boca Karate Center

    5.0 (3 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    Taekwondo Athletic Center

    5.0
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    I will start of by saying Taekwondo Athletic Center is my second home. After having experienced…read moreseveral taekwondo academies and coaches, I commit to making a 27 mile commute to attending TAC because that is how good the taekwondo program and coach are. I was pushed to join taekwondo as a kid even though I resisted, and little did I know I'd learn so many things that translate into the real world and it'd become a way of life/lifestyle for me. Master Juan Catalan is an experienced taekwondo coach, life coach, mentor, and he is a father as well. He is professional, respectful, and communicates effectively with parents and students. His teachings have not just made me physically stronger and have helped me overcome limits that I never knew were possible, but his teachings have also helped me become mentally stronger and overcome obstacles in the real world. He teaches his students respect, discipline, courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control, and so many other things. The best part is he teaches his students how to translate all of these values, concepts, and characteristics into the real world so that his students, like myself, can grow to be strong and intellectual leaders. He encourages his students to be humble, work hard, and pursue their passions. He is capable of helping even the youngest of kids. Master Catalan also uses psychology to help students progress in their athletic and mental performance. With his guidance and your commitment, he can also help in molding you to become a competitive taekwondo athlete in both sparring (combat) and poomsae (forms). Most taekwondo coaches specialize in one thing, but he is extremely skilled and experienced in both core areas of taekwondo. Foot work techniques and drills are essential to taekwondo and Coach Catalan is always coming up with new and creative ways to help me and other students improve foot work. His classes are very unique and never repetitive unlike many other taekwondo programs and classes. He always encourages his students to have fun versus applying hardcore pressure and force, so students react very well to this method. He also doesn't do contracts unlike most taekwondo schools and has great pricing. Another distinction is his equipment is constantly replaced, does constant renovations, and he is extremely hygienic. So meanwhile most taekwondo academies smell like humidity and feet, his academy is spotless and odorless. Also keep in mind, he has the key to help you succeed in whatever you want to achieve, but he can't do the work for you.

    I've been taking my two children here for two years now, and couldn't be happier. The amount of…read moreprogress they have both made with Sir shows the quality of training at TAC. They both love TAC, and taekwondo. Their coach is very sincere, and wants them to improve and work their best. TAC produces real results, and has been, and continues to be a great taekwondo school.

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    American Top Team

    2.0
    (2 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    My son recently became interested in wrestling, and this gym offers the MOCCA program for both boys…read moreand girls of all ages. Practices are held three evenings a week, and you can either pay per session or purchase a monthly pass. For first-time participants, they provide wrestling shoes, but if your child plans to continue, it's definitely worth investing in a pair. The facility itself is impressive. The building is enormous, with three full-size wrestling mat areas, a raised wrestling ring, a large fitness area with equipment, locker rooms, and an uncomfortable seating area for parents. They also have a water bottle refill station, which is much appreciated because the kids work incredibly hard. My son was absolutely exhausted by the end of practice. The class structure, however, could be improved for beginners. Everyone starts together with about 15 minutes of warm-ups, followed by a demonstration of a wrestling move. After that, the younger wrestlers move to another mat and pair off to practice. One challenge for first-time families is that it's difficult to identify who the instructors are. Having coaches wear identifiable shirts would make it much easier to know who to approach with questions. I also felt that the techniques introduced were fairly advanced for newcomers. It would be helpful to start with simpler fundamental moves while spending more time explaining the purpose and mechanics behind each technique. Every 10 minutes or so, a whistle brings everyone back together for another demonstration before they rotate back to practicing. This cycle repeats several times before open wrestling begins. For beginners, I would probably recommend sitting out the open wrestling portion. Wrestlers are paired rather freely, and it can be overwhelming for someone attending their first few practices. Overall, I think the program would benefit from offering a dedicated beginner class before introducing new wrestlers into the regular sessions. That said, one thing that really stood out was how welcoming and encouraging the older participants were. Many of them took the time to help the younger wrestlers learn the techniques, creating a supportive atmosphere that made the experience a positive one despite the steep learning curve.

    I was trying to email the office asking questions about ATT and Richard was totally disrespectful…read moreto me. He was calling me Jack and I asked him to not be disrespectful and he called me Jack again. I tried to complain to the other lady about my experience with Richard but she didn't even get back to me. they were totally sweeping this situation under the rug. I have never been so disrespected by an institution like I did with American top team

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