This program is outstanding. Professor Bam and Master K teach the kids respect, discipline, but…read morealso make sure the kids are having fun. It's a great opportunity for kids to make new friends and learn from their peers. Master K and Professor Bam are extremely patient with the kids and take time to give feedback to help your child improve. My wife and I highly recommend!

Completely neglectful and unprofessional establishment! I wanted to enroll my 3 yr old in the BAMS…read moreLittle Ninja's, age 3-6 program. I spoke more with Professor Bam, the owner, about the program and although there were many other programs near us I chose to support even though it was 30+ mins away. He even mentioned how his son started as a toddler at the gym. However, I quickly realized they have no idea how to run a class for 3 year olds. 1st Orientation - I quickly realized we were in a class with older/advanced belted kids who were already enrolled (maybe 6-8+ year olds). I was given the impression that we would attend a trial for the Little Ninjas kids class, not a drop-in to an advanced class with current students of older ages/belts. However, like the champ that he is, my child did a great job trying to keep up in spite of the lack of developmentally appropriate instruction. The owner insisted my child did well (given the circumstances) and said he should continue the trial period. 2nd Orientation - we arrived 5-10 mins early, did covid pre-screening & temp checks with Kimber, the owner's wife/co-instructor, who was not present at the 1st orientation. Red flag #1: After pre-screening, I sat down to take my child's shoes off, but was told I couldn't sit on the chair bc of covid protocol. Ok cool - I got up, took his shoes off while crouched on the floor. Side note, I'm pregnant, but understand that protocol is for everyone. I then asked Kimber if I could use the gym restroom. Though I am visibly pregnant, she said I couldn't use the open restroom (located 5 ft away from me) due to covid, but could walk all the way to the main entrance of the bldg and find another. I looked at her with absurdity, but again respected the protocol and waddled all the way through the main bldg in search of a restroom which were all locked! Y'all, it took me 10 MINS to find one and a janitor to unlock it!! All bc she didn't let me use the one in the facility BEFORE class even started. If we were pre-screened to enter the gym, what was the big deal? Afterwards, I waddled all the way back around to the gym only to find my 3 y/o child OUTSIDE with just his socks on and Kimber standing inside the doorway like security. I asked why my child was put out with no shoes, she claims bc he wasn't listening/following along with the owner who was leading the older kids in a belt advancement test...says he kept taking off his mask and couldn't be in the gym without it, so he had to stand outside (without shoes!). I realized my son's mask was wet, took him to the car to get a fresh dry mask. I bring him back to the gym and she says she doesn't think the class is a good fit for him because of his age (well yeah, Kimber...he's 3 in an advanced "orientation" with over a dozen 6-8+ year olds). Kimber's verbal abuse continued as she called my child verbally unresponsive and asked me if he'd ever been to "other types of classes before". For the last 15 mins of class, Kimber dumped my child in the back of the class to fend for himself without any proper instruction. After class, she insisted we not enroll in the Little Ninja's class which would have been developmentally age appropriate. We came for a fun trial, but only received abuse and neglect. ...and Kimber, please do not message me on here to offer a farce of an apology in an attempt to vindicate yourself for your calloused and neglectful behavior. You know what you did and, as long as this review is, it still doesn't even fully describe the extent of your gross unprofessionalism. There is not a word you can type here that would excuse your actions nor negate the karma that you just asked for or may even have already gotten. Instead, do some deep self-reflection on this feedback and strive to implement better policies to make sure that the student of any parent who woefully spends their hard earned money with you, gets the absolute best care and service. Would you have treated your own child in that manner? A BETTER ATTITUDE can take you further than the negativity that you so boldly displayed!

Truly one of the best decisions putting our son in here for the past 3 years. We would still be…read moregoing if we weren't moving. They helped a 3.5 year old get stronger physically and mentally, encouraged sportsmanship and discipline with kindness. The staff is great and they do activities and programs outside the classes to really make it feel like a community. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great community karate program/community for their child.

C has been coming to Pandas Karate for a few months now and absolutely loves it. He started the…read morePre-Karate program (2.5-3 years old) a week before he turned 2.5yo. The first class was free, which was nice because C just observed from the side lines for the first 20 minutes of class until the moon bounce came out (what toddler would pass this up?!). Since C didn't really participate his first class, Ms. Susan (one of the owners) was kind enough to let him try the class again the following week free of charge. This time around, C participated and really enjoyed it. The Pre-Karate class is once a week in the early evening. The class is broken up into three parts, which I like since the attention span of a toddler is quite short. Each class begins with a short story followed by stretching while counting to 10 in Korean. Then they move onto practicing their karate skills/technique, which generally consists of stance, blocking, punching, and kicking. The last part of the class consists of a sport or game with the theme changing each month. On the last class of the month, they bring out the moon bounce. At the end of class, everyone gets a sticker. The owners, Mr. Daniel and Ms. Susan, are both fantastic. They are extremely kind and really good with children. You could tell they enjoy their jobs a lot. They both have a lot of patience, especially with the little ones. The other instructors (C has worked with Ms. Stephanie and Mr. Peter) are good as well. Besides having great, caring instructors, another thing I liked about Pandas Karate was the fact that you didn't have to sign a long term contract. Payments are monthly, with a slight discount (and free uniform) if you sign a four month contract. Pandas Karate not only teaches Karate, it also enhances listening skills, teaches manners, and can enhance one's self confidence. I highly recommend checking Pandas out!

I enrolled my daughter here hoping she'd learn discipline, confidence, and real martial arts…read moreskills. Having earned a second-degree black belt myself years ago, I know firsthand how valuable martial arts can be for kids. Unfortunately, as their clientele expanded, the quality drastically diminished. Classes became increasingly rushed, with students quickly churned through and rewarded with belt stripes after every session, regardless of skill or understanding--akin to a meaningless participation trophy. Their scheduling approach makes everything worse. Classes are booked back-to-back with zero transition time, creating absolute chaos. The parking lot is a constant traffic jam with one group trying to leave while another arrives. Inside, the changing areas are a zoo with kids literally pushing each other to get their belongings while parents wait in the designated area. Classes routinely start 5 minutes late and end 5 minutes early - that's 10 minutes of instruction time lost just to accommodate their overcrowded schedule. I brought this up politely, but my concerns were completely ignored. After two years, my child still hasn't learned the basics: proper stances, how to punch correctly, or even simple defensive moves. Instead, she spent time running obstacle courses, practicing phone numbers she already knew backward and forward, and getting lessons on cleaning up after herself and helping parents. I don't need to pay premium rates for things I teach at home. The overcrowding got ridiculous. One freezing day (19°F with 35mph winds), we had to park a full 7 minutes away from the building. We brought this up stating that this has become a recurring issue. Our concerns were met with dismissal rather than understanding. Immediately after, our child developed a severe ear infection resulting in temporary hearing loss and antibiotics treatment. Children get sick for all sorts of reasons, but as a parent, this correlation was hard to ignore. So, our kid lost interest in martial arts. When we expressed our decision to leave the school due to these issues, instead of addressing our concerns or taking accountability, we were told to send a handwritten cancellation notice via certified mail 30 days in advance--a clearly designed inconvenience to deter cancellations and extend payment cycles. Ultimately, their practices do not reflect the integrity, discipline, or accountability they claim to teach. If you genuinely seek meaningful martial arts instruction for your child, delivered by people who actually embody these values, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

Terrible money seeking people who don't care about customers…read moreIf I could give them a zero or below I would My son didn't learn anything after many months- same routine. How will this teach him self defense?? They mix training levels in the same class so they are repeating the same thing even when kids advance in level Crowded classes like COVID isn't a thing- he just had a COVID exposure in his class Money Money Money no teaching They were chasing customers and calling people individually when the pandemic hit- now they treat people bad because their business is back

I've got two kids at Vuong's for lessons. They both really enjoy their time there. The instructors…read morehave fun with the kids and are invested in their success. A focus is put on positive behaviors in addition to TKD. For instance the younger kids have to pay attention, listen, follow directions as criteria to move up. It's been a positive experience for our family. We'll continue as long as the kids' desire. The class prices are cheap at the start when they're only going once per week. The cost increases as the kids quickly level up to three days per week and beyond depending on how serious you want to get in the sport.

This place is a great family run business that also makes you feel like family. Vuongs has helped…read moreinstill discipline, structure, and confidence in my son, also ge is in great physical shape. Another excellent attribute is how respectful and kind his to his peers and instructors, which is the Vuongs way. My wife and I also benefit from the adult classes. It's a good manageable way to stay fit and have fun doing it. I highly recommend this service.

If you're looking for a martial arts school that focuses on the why and the how, personal…read moreresponsibility, cares about the Kung Fu family and overall enriches lives, then this is the place for you. Our family was looking for a program that does not emphasize progress for the sake of progress but rather when you're ready. The school has been a beneficial and positive influence. Highly recommend!

The USJGMA school is a very positive and safe environment for you and your child/children. My 2…read moregirls have been with the school for years, and the instructors are very nice and professional. They stand for kindness, respect, loyalty, honor and discipline. FYI, The school quarterly sets up an event called "parents night out," where you can leave your kids in the school for only $30 while you go on a date with ur hubby/wifey! Check out the school! It is awesome! :)

Wonderful group dynamic - serious when needed, easygoing when possible, and always supportive of…read moreeveryone's discipline and growth! Our family is in our third year with Kim Studio, and we love the studio and its teachers more than we can say.

I've been training with Kim Studio for over 25 years. I have visited a lot of other schools out…read morethere, tried a lot of styles, met some great martial artists. But, the people who train at Kim Studio are a cut above: humble, friendly, dedicated, knowledgeable, serious martial artists who train hard. It has been like a second family. It is a safe and welcoming place for kids and adults alike. Whether you are just a beginner or an advanced student wanting to study karate and martial arts at a more serious level, Kim Studio is the place to be.

My son has been a student of Kim's Karate for the past four years in their before/after and summer…read morecamp program. He really enjoys the program. He has learned a lot of different skills, and has met a lot of children. Kim's Karate drops and picks him up from school. I know he's safe there. I recommend the program.

I do NOT recommend this place, the staff smoke, and most of the time your child will go…read moreunsupervised! This place needs to get shut down. Don't take your child here, take them to Bee Academy or dance makers, it's way better than this piece of crap. Also, the prices are ridiculous, and they make you sign a contract. Please don't take your child here, save yourself.

Very nice people and an excellent way for young people to learn discipline, showing honor and…read morerespect while getting great exercise and flexibility!

I can only really speak for the kids classes because that's all we've been able to take advantage…read moreof so far, but I'd give it 10 stars if I could. And it's right outside of Fort Meade and he has convenient class times for everyone. I've included the current class schedule but they also have an after school program (I do not know the cost) with transportation.