Martial Arts Schools near Maryland Heights

“Once upon a time I was devoted to kick boxing thinking with it I was equipped to defend myself against a bodily attack. After stepping into the world of Kenpo however I quickly discovered that in a real attack I was not likely to be wearing boxing gloves. I’ve never looked back and returned to kick boxing ever since. I’m a Kenpo student for life under the amazing instruction of Grand Master Bill Boyd.“

“Best judo club in the whole Saint Louis area. Classes focus on skill learning rather than jumping jacks and push-ups. By that I mean they spend the whole class time teaching you judo / martial arts and waste no time doing something else, such as random stretching or exercises. They are very professional in that they start on time and end on time. Water breaks are scheduled. The classes are planned out and follow a structure. They have beginner, intermediate and advanced classes. Even if a beginner comes to an advanced class, they will get tailored instruction for their level. There is a training system in place so that everyone improves in a systematic way at their own pace. There is a mix of hobbyists and serious competitors. Everyone is welcome and safety in training is emphasized. They have a website that is kept up-to-date about the schedule, which is very rare for most martial arts clubs. The club is a not-for-profit and it shows in the inexpensive tuition rates offered.“

“We cancelled over phone in December. Charged in January. In January we cancelled over email and asked why we were charged again and they said it was due to the timing and the wording on the contract. Charged again several times. Ultimately called and spoke with the owner and was able to get the mistaken charges refunded. Stand up guy, dug into the reason why the payment cancellations failed to take hold and changed the process so nobody else would be affected“

“They have the best team ever!! My son is doing extremely good thanks to the best team ever!“

“I have went here for a little and Sensei Arvin is very compassionate but firm at the same time. I also have grown very fond of Sensei John And Sensei Kane. Team Z is a big“

“They are friendly, kindness and the best martial arts in the city. My kids love Mr. Howard and especially the boss lady Kelsey. We love them and I bet you guys will love them too. Highly recommended.“

“Growing up with Twin Dragons Taekwondo has been better for me than anything else Ive been involved in. I started when I was five, and I am currently 17. I am going to test for my 3rd Degree black belt this Summer and there’s no doubt that I haven’t earned it. I am a two time national medalist and have been competing and earning trophies and gold medals since I was a white belt. I’ve competed in over 150 tournaments throughout my martial arts career, competed in state tournaments, always medaling. I made lifelong friends here that I still keep in contact with to this day, they are the most honest, genuine, family-like friends I’ve ever met. Im a 90 pound female and I genuinely feel I can handle myself better than any average person, I often spar/defend against males who outweigh me by 50-80 pounds and handle myself just fine.“

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

“I have been a member of XKM for just over two months. I joined because of knowing very little about self defense. The instructors and support are excellent. Longer term students have also been great with assistance. My goal was to learn something about defense and that’s been very productive.“

“Our son has been going here for 3 years. We love the environment and other families! Mr. Baker is an exceptional instructor and makes classes fun. He promotes integrity and perserverance. As kids grow comfortable there is sparring available to them and he is always encouraging the class to go to tournaments to build their confidence. If you are considering Taekwondo this is the place to go! Highly Recommend!“

“Instructor Aaron at YS RHO Martial Arts in Manchester Mo. is very good with teaching children and adults. He has an up beat positive personality and genuinely cares about the success of his students. Our Son has been attending classes for four years and going strong. The school not only teaches self defense, but also respect, Disipline and perseverance. I highly recommend this school and Instructor. This location also hosts a blood drive every summer and various events throughout the year. The families that attend here are very supportive and involved in the events as well.“

“Although I was a student at another dojo, our dojo visited this one. I was impressed that the teaching staff took me aside and helped me in basic movements that I was having problems with.I want to run my martial arts school just like this one.“

“Master Jason is incredible. He's a great teacher and brings the best out of each and every kid. We love it!“

“My son has been going to ATA for over a year now and when he first started he was the a little shy guy. After being in ATA his self-confidence has grown, and he doesn’t feel so intimidated by other kids whom are taller and older than him. He has been taking their leadership classes and now he is an excellent example of being a leader to his friends in school and on the mat! The creative and extreme classes are excellent, and mostly a lot of one on one training. Master Cather and her staff let the students create their own routines and help them master that routine, so they can take pride and ownership of something they have created. My son really takes pride in his martial art skills and encourages everyone to be nicer, a leader and not a follower, and to be more self-confident. I can’t thank Master Cather and all her staff for helping him out of his shell. He is no longer my little shy guy!“

“We just started and my boys absolutely love it here and always look forward to going! The team here are so welcoming. The class for the littles is pretty big but the instructors are so kind and patient with each one of them. One thing I’ve noticed at every class is there are others who steps in and help with the littles when they see them struggling with something and show how proud they are of them when they got it. They sure do make every kid here feel important.“