Amazing school for our kids. Summer camp AND after school pick up and class (you just pick up your…read morechild after work from the school). Birthday parties too! Master Kim is the best Grand Master who learned authentic TKD while growing up in South Korea. I have entrusted him with my daughters for over 11 years. One of the best little secrets in St. Louis!

**Warning** Do NOT send your minor Children to their AFTERSCHOOL or Summer Camps. I have known and…read morebeen associated with Master Kim and his school, since he started in 2011, when he started out in Webster Groves. Many even know I've supported them for years on social media. Thus, I pass all of this with a heavy heart. I feel an obligation to pass this, as a lot has been overlooked, and as a parent, I've been concerned for my children's safety, and mental well-being while attending the afterschool and Summer camps the past 2 years. I have always been a supporter of his school for TKD, and their recent expansion for the AFTERSCHOOL and now SUMMER Camp program. I will say to parents - send your children at your OWN RISK. I am not speaking of his regular TKD classes, which still instructs their students in the TKD style they are known for. For example, their staff during these programs are minors. They are not accredited childcare providers, I don't even believe they are CPR/First Aid Certified to name one that should be obvious. Yes, they have adults on staff but the adults don't even have their "eyes" on our children during the day. They have installed security cameras recently, but these do not replace "supervision" which it has lacked. My recent concern is of the "minor" instructors being reported to "hit" our children. This, in my book is a red flag. That instructors do not have the maturity to understand "appropriate" behavior with our children. The school has also notified me (2 weeks before school starting and paying the registration fee early) that my child has now been "waitlisted" for the afterschool program (2025 school year) because they "short-staffed," and this message was passed by the staff to me, after asking them to investigate these acts of "hitting" by the caretakers. Unacceptable. Therefore, parents, if you see "red flags" it's probably true. "Trust your gut" and I'm truly disheartened by this school and the management. Again, I am not negative on obtaining education in TKD. I do myself, possess a Black Belt in TKD and have always been a fan of #minoritybuisnesses and #martialarts. I am not a fan of lack of supervision when it comes to child-care/afterschool/camp, which is so unfortunate in this case.

A great group of experienced martial artists teaching traditional taekwondo. Each of the…read moreinstructors brings a different background and experience to the table leading to a well-rounded, collaborative approach where the winners are the students. Love this place & so do my kids!

My kids love training here. The instructors come from different backgrounds. They blend well…read moretogether to teach a great traditional taekwondo class and train the competition team in the techniques they need to succeed.

My child goes here and loves it!! I love it too. It's convenient, budget friendly, amazing…read moreatmosphere, positive attitudes all around. The owners and managers are amazing and easy to talk to and get to know. The instructors are great with kids as many have their own. So glad RISE went to my son's school because we definitely have found our ATA family!

Amazing school, 2nd location for Rise in Des Peres. This place has been nothing short of amazing…read morefor my 9 and 6 year old girls. it's family run and family friendly so you can all train together and the place keeps growing. I love the ATA taekwondo organization and the opportunity to keep training towards personal goals and achievements. it's brought confidence and great work ethic to both kids and we look forward to going every time.

They told me up front that if their services were not a good fit for my son or our family, they…read morewould be able to cancel our membership. Now that I'm trying to get out (I lost my job and have no income), they're still charging us. Having been a business owner myself, I would never treat my customers the way this business is treating me.

My son Anderson started kickboxing about a year with trainer Auhston has went above and beyond to…read morehelp my son not only master kickboxing BUT helped his mindset and self esteem. He takes the time out to know my son so he knows how to better train him.He is an uplifting trainer that really tones in with the client. Takes the time to teach my child the best way for him to get more experienced. He has became a mentor that Anderson looks up to, for a mom you couldn't ask for a better place to take your child.The staff is amazing, Kelly always greets you by name, interacts with the kids. I would recommend Finneys to anyone for overall experience.

Our kids (boy, 8, and girl, 6) just finished Kids Self Defense Summer Camp, and they loved it…read more My son's take: constant movement, real self-defense value, and just plain fun. My daughter's: creative, confidence-building, and social -- she loved playing with friends all day. Beyond the fun, they walked away with practical skills: how to call 911 from a locked phone, and how to build an emergency exit plan at home. The instructors are credentialed, not seasonal summer help, and on-site security is genuinely tight. The camp stays small, so kids get real one-on-one attention and form actual friendships instead of getting lost in a crowd. Instruction and free play were well balanced throughout. Highly recommend for parents who want a camp that's active and fun but also teaches skills that could prove valuable someday.

David K You have great instructors and a sense of being…read morepart of something great. Great morning class

My son and I absolutely love this place! Master Winkler and Master Parker are great, especially…read morewith the younger students. It has been really amazing being a part of the WMAA family, and it truly is family. There aren't a lot of places that have as much patience as they do here, especially when it comes to physical limitations and individual might have. They have an amazing introductory program, so you can really get a feel for it before you make any kind of long term commitment, but if you're like us, you will be ready to sign on in the first few weeks. Great school run by some really incredible people!!

Great place to learn martial arts! All the instructors are very hands on and teach in such a way…read moreanyone can learn and grow! I highly recommend this place!

If you want to learn the spirit and the ART in martial art - go here - I looked around for my son -…read moreI'm very particular - I would never look back - go here

The one bad review here from Ryan R. is a joke. Anyone who knows anything at all about St louis…read moreKarate knows Tracys is the BEST . That bad review sounds like a troll to me.

We were going to send our children to their after school program and they changed their minds. We…read morewere told we would have to pay for the first month anyway. Terrible way to run a business.

From the owner: Martial Arts and Fitness We offer classes for children as…read moreyoung as 3 to adults. Tae Kwon Do Olympic Competiton Self Defense for all ages Adult Martial Arts Cardio Kickboxing Cage Fitness

I took my CCW class here and it was amazing and would recommend this class for any person would…read morelike to get their CCW license in MO. The CCW class was so good that I decided to take the Handgun Boot Camp 1 here. The Boot Camp was great as well. The instructors are knowledgeable in what they do and what they are teaching. I personally feel more comfortable in having a CCW license. They put you in real life situations making sure you follow proper procedures at all times. I will definitely take the Hangun Boot Camp 2. I really trust these men and women in what they do.

I took the 8-hour CCW course as well as the 4-week handgun bootcamp. I really can't say enough good…read morethings about Xtreme Tactical Defense. The instruction is top-notch and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I do not have much background or experience, and I found the material appropriately challenging, but not at all overwhelming or too technical. I"m six months pregnant, too, and that wasn't an issue either, even with the physical training that is part of the bootcamp--- it's scalable so I just sat a few things out and observed. I highly recommend this place for others who want to become more comfortable and proficient. It's extremely valuable, and at the same time, very, very fun.