If you're an adult, especially a female steer clear of this "dojo". They will pressure you to do…read moretheir "black belt course" after trying it out for a month. When I first started I paid $200 which I figured seemed ok as a monthly fee being that they want you to train 5 days a week. However I was quickly pulled aside during class to sign a contract for thousands of dollars. It was not presented as something to look at and bring back next week it felt very pressured and weird. Also the instructors don't know how to give constructive criticism. They are body shaming and make you feel stupid for asking any questions. If you want to spend $15000 for a black belt that you can earn in a couple years go for it but you will probably end up just injured and overly stressed and they will not refund your money either for medical issues.

My 5 year old daughter has been asking to do Kung Fu for a couple of months- I googled "kids Kung…read moreFu" and Body Mind Systems came up. They teach a hybrid of several martial arts systems and I am very impressed. Instructor George is so patient and creative with the kids and the prices are incredibly reasonable. I highly recommend it!

Red Dragon Martial Arts bought my son's previous martial arts studio a few months ago, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with the new owners and the class offerings. Sensei Melinda is great with kids of all ages and adults as well, not to mention that she is very accomplished in several forms of martial arts. My son loves the karate and the weapons classes. Additionally, I took a self-defense class, which was by far the best such class I had ever taken. I highly recommend this family-run small business!

My son is 5 yrs old and has been taking courses for karate at Red Dragon. He LOVES them! The…read moreinstructor, Sensei Melinda, is great with kids and helps teach them respect and discipline while having fun! We just finished a Ninja Camp and now my daughter is begging to attend one with her brother. He cried leaving when class was over each day. My husband and I also took a self defense class one night with Sensei Melinda and we learned a ton on our date night. We highly recommend Red Dragon to everyone!

My 6 and 8 year olds attended this class for a few months before we moved to Brighton and they…read moreabsolutely loved it!! It is definitely the best martial arts class for kids! I loved the Instructor, he is one of a kind!!

From the owner: The America's Best Martial Arts System is a state-of-the-art success system that not only develops…read morephysical skills in all aspects of self-defense, but more importantly, the mental skills for self-fulfillment. The America's Best array of techniques come from both the traditional martial arts of Kenpo, Goju Ryu and Shotakan karate, as well as Tae Kwon Do, Kuntao and Silat. We also incorporate the best from Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jujitsu and modern Israeli Combatives, into the most cutting edge and comprehensive system available anywhere.

Please read all previous reviews, very accurate! We signed…read moreup our kindergarten student to teach her discipline and respect for her teachers at school. Upon dropping $3200 for a parent/child combo for the year, we hoped that the sticker shock would wear off after that investment. The instructors are incredible and remember every students name, making it a very personal experience! They help the children stay focused and truly make the sessions special for the kids. Can't say enough positive about the daily instructors and staff at Seos. After starting for about 2 weeks, my daughter and I were pulled into these "check up" sit downs in the side offices. These sessions quickly changed to The Masters Club and how our student needed to enroll in these extra classes and instruction. These 2-4 year contracts added another $240/month to tuition for our 6 year old student. These check ups happened 9 more times in the first 5 weeks of our beginnings at Seos. To recap, $3k/year plus another $240/month for the Masters club to for the next 2-4 years. We completed our year commitment and said our goodbyes. Good intentions, bad sales practices.

I will start this review on a positive note. Many of the instructors are simply incredible! Master…read morePeterson commands respect and is each of my sons' favorite instructor. Master Seo and Mister Seo are amazing! Especially Mister Seo is consistently at the Arvada location and his enthusiasm is equally consistent. Over a year has passed since we formally left SEO's Martial Arts. I had settled to let our poor experience go (the online reviews already speak for themselves). Yet, our family continues to be upsold. It is this unrelenting asking for money is what has me returning to finally leave a review. We stayed for 2 reasons. We had already paid for a full year and they make it extremely clear that they make no reimbursements under any circumstances. And when our family commits to something, we do it. I think that's valuable for kids to see modeled. Second reason: the instructors. And that's where it really counts, right? Who the kids actually engage with. I suspect martial arts is incredible! In fact, I know several people who love it, but all go to different studios. If you're interested, I'd suggest a different studio. Why? Please see the last 7 screenshots for a very in-depth explanation, supported with time stamps and real examples. But in summary: * Master O'Halloran is persistent in communication with the end goal to sell. * Whom is staff can be unclear. Students are frequently asked to instruct, review, or hold pads - even brand new students. * While not all non-teaching staff is rude, many are. A very few instructors as well. * A quarter of class, especially for littler kids, is frequently typical school games. Not martial arts. * Communication is poor, redundant, and (again) the end goal is a commitment to spend more money. * Unexpected fees arise frequently. If you don't comply, the student is not allowed to graduate to the next belt.

My son is taking classes here and I couldn't be happier with the level of professionalism and…read morepersonal attention the instructor pays to the kids. I can see that the firm but encouraging coaching has given my son great confidence in his ability to try new things that would otherwise seem difficult. I would highly recommend this class for anyone of any age, even my husband and I want to take Tae Kwon Do now (and we're anything but athletic)!

Hands down, Jersey City's best kept secret. Master Vic Teran certainly has a gift for working with…read morechildren. We took both of our girls, one a very shy and reluctant 6 year old and our youngest and most rambunctious almost 4 year old to begin their Taekwondo tutelage under Mr. Teran. Needless to say, our oldest has certainly come out of her shell and surprised us all. This school is not just any ordinary Taekwondo studio, this is more like family. Each and every child is acknowledged, respected and given the opportunity to be their best self. Not only does he care about their progress in Taekwondo but he also makes sure to check their academic progress in school and reinforce the importance of education and discipline. I can't say enough good things about this place but more than kind words, what my kids have learned speaks for itself.

Max is the best trainer ever! Great with children, great prices, and just a great environment…read more They offer Jiu Jitsu, boxing, gym, personal training, self defense and just a great team vibe. NOTE* The phone number on this yelp site is incorrect.

I love coming here, the training environment is awesome and the Jiu Jitsu being taught and…read morepracticed is detailed and effective. Gonzo is an Awesome instructor and breaks down Jiu Jitsu Beautifully. Highly recommend for first timers or experienced grapplers.

My daughter and husband have been students for many years. My daughter started in the 5-7 year old…read moreclass. We plan to enroll our next child in Maestas TKD when she's old enough. I recommend them to anyone looking at TKD for their kids. Not only has the instruction been excellent, the price is incredibly reasonable. There's a wide age range of students. Anyone is welcome to start or even return to TKD at Maestas. My husband returned after a many decade hiatus. They worked with him to bring him back up to speed and prepare him for his second degree black belt testing. In all, I love that we're part of the Maestas organization and encourage other people to give it a try.

Maestas teaches from the encyclopedias of Taekwon-do from General Choi Hong-Hi who founded…read moreTaekwon-do. The instructors are knowledgeable and well trained. They do an amazing job working with all age groups and ability levels. We have been taking these classes for several years and have learned a lot. I feel a lot safer knowing that my kids and I are learning these valuable skills.