All special needs parents that struggle with trying to involve your kid(s) with a sport or…read moreextracurricular this is exactly what your kid needs. Mason my 10 year old has been with Master Yu at Yong-in Aurora for 2 years now. My son has more or less moderate functioning autism. He struggles tremendously with friends and peers and thrives on structure and goals. He is an amazing kid however we felt like he lacked a sense of extracurricular socializing. We live in a bubble those of you I'm sure can relate and ever since the day he met Master Yu his eyes had been forever glowing with learning Taekwondo. He has accomplished becoming a red belt as of today and I kid you not Master Yu has a gift to form this bond and trust with my son that makes me as a parent Soooo happy. Mason has idolized Master Yu so much that if I feel I have any concerns at home or at school he is able to relay that to him during his sessions. Let's face it our kids don't always listen to mom and dad but the discipline and structure he is able to grasp from his Master is mesmerizing. I can go on and on but honestly my son has been blessed to have met such a kind, caring, motivating and extraordinary person that's definitely leaving permanent footprints in his life that will go with him into adulthood and really give him a sense of belonging to something he cares for with all his heart. We don't ever want to part with Master Yu as he's been a godsend for us. It's worth it you won't believe me until you try. Trust me Go for it!

Attended my first Women's Self-Defense class here. Felt very welcomed from the moment I stepped…read moreinto the building. Prior to this class, I never had any other training so I was a little nervous but everyone was very patient and kind and made this a fun experience. All the instructors, helpers, and Master Yu did a great job on teaching us different self defense techniques. I would Highly recommend going here for classes !

Great class format for my little kids. They teach respect, patience, discipline and are very…read moreknowledgeable.

This past week was teacher appreciation week. Everyone is quick to appreciate the teachers that…read moreour children have in their classroom, as tutors and for electives. We often over look the teachers that teach our kids in the most subtle and profound ways. I wanted to take a moment to recognize two of these teachers in my children's lives. Three of my four children have been attending Jin Martial Arts for almost a year. Master Brett and Master Jeff never fail to amaze me with how they teach, guide and run their school. Both Master Brett and Master Jeff have unwavering patience with children of all ages. I have had the pleasure of watching the Tiny Tornadoes class while my 6 year old was in it and their ability to keep 4 -6 year olds focused and showing respect is impressive. Master Brett has a remarkable way of speaking to kids, especially this younger age group. He speaks to them on their level while not speaking down to them and puts some of life's most valuable lessons in words that they can process and understand. Master Jeff is equally patient and kind. As the kids move up in classes, the expectations change while always remaining age appropriate. Students' personal growth is the focus. The growth I have seen in my children since starting classes at Jin Martial Arts has been tremendous. It goes without saying that they have grown physically, my 11 year old daughter can do push-ups. As a parent, the growth that may not be as obvious; confidence, respect, taking responsibility for their actions, treatment of siblings, just to name a few; is invaluable. Master Brett and Master Jeff truly care for their students and want to see them succeed, the theme being to improve yourself and try your best. They have created an environment that parents can feel welcome in and that we are all there to support each other and the students; they have created a village. It is hard to find words to describe the positivity and kindness that Master Brett and Master Jeff have created. Positivity and kindness feel like a cliche that doesn't fully explain the teaching style and community that is Jin Martial Arts. It is so much more than that. Master Brett and Master Jeff are true leaders and teach above all else by example of how they conduct themselves. They are teaching more than martial arts; they are teaching how to be better. They give our future hope. Watching them interact with our youth is refreshing and humbling. To Master Brett and Master Jeff, thank you. Thank you for all you do for our kids. It matters. -Emily Ciarletto (Landon, Valerie and Everett's mom)

This is classy outfit, very professional. The facility is new clean and safe. The quality of…read moretraining is outstanding and the Masters are graduates in physical training and Tae Kwan Do, previously were academics. They offer training that is tailor made for individual student. Strongly recommend for children who are looking to improve self esteem, confidence and focus. Master Park's graduate thesis was on combating childhood obesity. This is one of the program that stands out, in their curriculum, philosophy and approach. I had the opportunity to observe and interact with the trainers closely and they certainly are dedicated. Vigneswaran, MD, MBA

My son (7) started here about a month back. He loves the class and the instructors. The…read moreinstructors are very patient and do a great job with all the students. Along with great physical activity, they teach respect and discipline.

My son started his path towards a black belt more than two years ago. Our experience with Master…read moreLee has always been at the highest level of satisfaction, and my son adores the way he helped him through each step of the belt process. Master Lee is terrific with all ages and levels of experience & growth. His classes are well rounded in that he rotates around developing form, calisthenics, general athleticism, all while concentrating on the tenets of respect, confidence and focus. We couldn't be happier that we chose Master Lee and his dojang for our son's black belt pursuit. Our many thanks and gratitude to Master Lee for helping our son achieve something amazing. It's an achievement for life that cannot be taken away. Cheers.

Chang Lee's Taekwondo Club has been nothing short than our son's second home. Our son started off…read moreat the age of 4 and we wondered if he would pick up on the discipline and patience that is demanded by the wonderful instructors. While the classes can be strict, the instructors find a way to make it enjoyable which in turn motivates many including our son to keep striving to be better each passing day. Alexander is always excited to come into class especially on days when they do sparring or when it is belt testing time. Grandmaster Lee accolades are very impressive and his main instructor (Ben) along with the leaders are all professional and caring of everyone's success. Alexander has definitely become a better listener, more confident, and respectful since he has joined the program.

No complaints. Positive environment for the kids to learn & grow. Good structure & discipline.read more

I've read previous reviews about the Tae Kwon Do center and the Master Kim before I send my…read morechildren at this place. Current Grand Master Kim, Bong Kun is a totally different person with previous Master Kim (he is Korean and Kim is most popular last name in Korea) and he is a great instructor of Tae Kwon Do. As I noticed and witnessed about current Master Kim is kind and nice to all his students. He also has good heart and passion for teaching young kids and children. He respects parents and others. Master Kim's main assistant instructor Mr. Joseph is well disciplined and performed well. He also teaches students with respect. I strongly recommend this place if you are looking to teach your child's behavior or respect to others.

My friends and I signed for a beginners women's self defense class. It runs for 8 weeks on…read moreThursday's. They did move locations in January and some of the gps platforms have not updated their address yet. Make sure to grab their address from their welcome email. Two women teach the class and they are very informative. They also have multiple Bobs where you perform the moves on. The instructors help you walk through each movement. We learned a lot on Day 1 and I'm excited for what's to come.

Looking for a place to learn self defense, WARRIORS EDGE IS…read moreTHE PLACE. It's a martial art suited for anyone. Aiki Ninjutsu teaches its students to use the momentum of the attacker to one's advantage. I joined Warrior's Edge to learn self defense and also to provide a cardio workout. Starting out as a white belt can seem overwhelming training with higher belt levels, but not at Warrior's Edge. It's a great bunch of people that are eager to help you progress. Any doubts, sign up for a free class and you'll be hooked.

Simple AWESOME!! Master Jung has the most amazing way with the kids, and his instruction is simply…read moreamazing. We've been coming here for 4 years and I watched my daughter go from crying in her first class at the age of 3, to now being a black belt and telling her friends she can't play because She's going to TKD. I would and do recommend this place to everybody. I can't praise them enough...

I had my son join Tae kwon Do so that he can learn how to defend himself. After paying $139 a month…read moreand an additional $60 every 2 months (to pay for the belt test, which did not make sense, whether they learn the kata's or not they give them the belt so the parents are PAYING for the belts instead of the kids EARNING THEM) i quickly noticed that the kids are not learning self defense. When i questioned Master Jung about this his response was that Tae Kwon Do was not for self defense but that he teaches self confidence within a kid and how to make them feel good about themselves. Well for $139 a month i can pat my son on the back and tell him he is great but that is not going to help should he get in a fight. The so called black belts looked as though they could not fight there way out of a paper bag. Making the kids FEEL GOOD is great but how are they going to feel when they find themselves in a place were they have to defend themselves and they get beat up! that burst of bubble will have the kids questioning everything else in there lives. When i sent the email that my son will no longer attend his dojo, i still got charged the following month, even though my son had not attended. I also received an email that i will be charged an additional month as they had a two month cancel policy. So they charge me $279 for a kid who is not even attending the school. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art. It combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise. For a Master to tell me its NOT used for self defense but only for self confidence REALLY made my head spin. I took 2 years of karate in college and i learned more in my first month than my son did in the time he was at this school. If you want your kid to FEEL all warm and snuggly inside this is the school for them, but if you want your kid to actually LEARN something about SELF-DEFENSE then i would look else were. BYT when i asked about the 1980's trophy and if they actually do have sparring with other dojo's so that the kids can actually practice what they learned the master again said NO not really as that is not what they teach....REALLY! Very unhappy mom

My daughter started classes here two months ago. She absolutely loves it. They give great…read moreindividual attention and a super flexible schedule. It is affordable and I can choose from 4 different time slots each week to bring her. A couple of weeks after she started lessons I broke my ankle and couldn't drive her to her two classes a week so she was going sporadically when my husband or father could drive her there. They have allowed us to make up the missed classes with no penalty. I highly recommend Karate for Kids to all parents!

This has been the best activity we have enrolled our son in. He has something positive in his life…read moreand looks forward to class every time. It's improved our entire family. We love it!

This is a fantastic place with knowledgeable and patient instructors. If you're looking for…read morepractical application martial arts, you've found it at DTI.

I love this school. It's not only a great workout, but a school that teaches great skill learning…read moretechinques. All instructors are positive, upbeat really ready to teach.

Excellent school for children and adults. Master Yoon is a very experienced and skilled…read moreinstructor. My daughter started learning Taekwondo at Young-In Lions Martial Arts since she was 4 years-old. The school just moved to a larger, new location.

Excellent school where the instructor provides you with full attention, help develop your skills,…read moreand just great overall atmosphere! Master Yoon is really good at taking the time to help each student. Taekwondo emphasizes strikes whereas Hapkido is a hybrid of grappling, strikes, weapons, etc. Highly recommend this school for everyone whether you're just starting your martial arts journey or an experienced martial artist. Have kids classes and adults classes available.