Martial Arts Schools near Great Falls

“We’ve been going to Lead by Example Taekwondo in Great Falls for almost two years now, and we absolutely love it! My daughter has learned so much, not just about taekwondo, but also about discipline, perseverance, and hard work. Mr. Andrew is such an amazing coach, he really cares about his students and makes every class fun and engaging. The kids especially love the dodgeball games at the end of class! All the other coaches are great too, always so supportive and encouraging. Mrs. Earlina is the sweetest, she makes everyone feel so welcome and like part of the family. It’s honestly such a wonderful place for kids to grow, learn, and have a blast. We couldn’t be happier here and highly recommend it to anyone!“

“Great instructors, great community! The instructors are great with kids and the classes are great exercise. Focus Family also has tons of extra events and activities for families. We love our karate family!“

“We’ve had a great experience with Kicks Karate. Since beginning karate a few years ago, I’ve seen a huge boost in my son’s confidence, both in and out of class. The instructors do an amazing job of making the lessons fun while still keeping the kids focused and working hard.

The teachers are patient and encouraging, but they also know how to challenge the kids in a positive way. My son feels supported, motivated, and excited to go each week. I'm really grateful for the impact Kicks Karate has had on him and would absolutely recommend them to other families.“

“We are huge fans of Kicks. All of the instructors are great w the kids. Very welcoming, caring but also firm when needed. Kids learn to listen and control their bodies. Makeups are easy to schedule as well.“

“They are very professional, my son likes it very much. They have very professional instructors. This helps us guarantee that all students get the personalized instruction they deserve.They maintain safe, clean and sanitary learning environment, also they’re flexible in class schedules. Love this place!!“

“I highly recommend this school, and these instructors!

It's been an absolutely *fantastic* learning experience. Husband & wife team of Shifu Chris & Weiwei Friedman are obviously, **extremely** knowledgeable and accomplished in Shaolin Kung Fu -- and very fit, too! They're also friendly, patient, and have a great sense of humor. And the other students are kind and friendly, too. We're all just learning and improving together.

The classes and training are suitable for adults of all ages, if you have decent basic mobility. You don't need any prior knowledge or training in martial arts. This is NOT like a kickboxing or cross-fit class ... it's not at that intensity level, but you can get a good workout from it.

I studied martial arts MANY years ago -- including earning a black sash in a different system of kung fu, having studied at schools in 3 different states to earn that. The other system was "good," but this experience with Shifu Chris & Weiwei is far more authentic, informative, and enriching.

I had subscribed to Inside Kung Fu Magazine for 20yrs, and was surprised that Shifu Chris had articles in several of those back issues (!!) from when he & Weiwei lived in China years ago. There he is ... studying and training with the leaders and students there!

Try this out. You will like it. ??“

“Lead by Example After School Care has been hands down the best after-school program our family has ever experienced. The staff is genuinely caring and kind, and they’ve built a place that helps kids grow in confidence, leadership, and a real sense of community.

They have supported our daughter in so many ways — including helping her with reading — and we’ve seen real growth because of it. Belt testing has also been amazing for her. Having clear, short-term goals has given her motivation and drive, and she’s so proud of herself as she works toward each new belt.

Our younger daughter already can’t wait to go next year, which says everything. Mr. Randolph has already built such a sweet connection with her, and it’s clear how much the kids are seen and cared for there.

They are incredibly reliable with pick-ups, even on early release days, which takes so much stress off parents. And they are a total lifesaver on snow days and FCPS days off — the kids love the field trips and always come home happy and excited.

This is truly the best place to send your kids — after school, on days off, or for camps. Mr. Tue, Mr. Randolph, and Mr. Nicholas are unmatched and consistently go above and beyond for the kids.

As a bonus, their monthly Parents’ Night Out is always a huge hit. Our kids are pumped every time and never want to leave.

We’re so grateful to have found Lead by Example.“

“One take is more than 5 stars its the place where friendship kindness and respect is made and to do techniques that will help you when your in places you don't know how to handle or wanna dance for fun but most of the owners are nice and kind people you definitely want in your life i personally love One take i definitely recommend.“

“We love our Sterner’s TKD! My daughter is on her 6 month of joining! She absolutely thrives here. It’s amazing to watch her learn and grow at Sterner’s!!!“

“"I highly recommend this academy. Master Kim is a passionate and dedicated instructor who establishes a strong connection with his students. He teaches with respect, patience, and clarity, making complex concepts easily understandable. My children thoroughly enjoyed his classes and looked forward to attending them."“

“Great place! Great facility. Great, practical instruction. Great for every level, from beginner to expert. Give them a try, you'll be glad you did!“

“Our 5 year old has been taking classes for the last 7 months and he loves them. The lil dragons classes are perfect for little ones with a good mix of technique and games. He gets such a sense of accomplishment when he gets the next stripe/belt. We love the smaller class sizes. We appreciate the flexible schedule as well. They offer classes 4 days a week and you pick 2 to attend. You can attend more if you need to make up classes.“

“Great Taekwondo Studio!
Instructors are kind and professional. Classes are well-organized, and my child has become more focused and confident. Clean, safe, and highly recommended!“

“My kids started their first Tae Kwon Do classes here about a year ago, and we couldn’t be happier! They’ve learned so much discipline, self-confidence, and self-defense. They always look forward to every class.
Master Sharma and Ms. Kate are incredible instructors. They know how to engage the kids, motivate them to do their best, and help them proudly show their skills to one another, which really builds confidence.
My kids also loved their summer camp. it’s fun, well-organized, and full of great activities that keep them active and learning.“

“This studio is such a find! We tried another martial arts program in the area and found it so impersonal and robotic. Coach Dante, Coach Antonio, and the rest of the staff go above and beyond with their students, building their confidence and encouraging them to push themselves. They also make sure the kids still have fun. This is the first sports program our son is excited to attend every week and it's been awesome to watch him participate. The studio itself was a little hard to track down with Google maps but it's worth seeking out.“

“Great place to get your kids trained in self defense. Fees is very reasonable and Marion is a very good Sensei“

“mountain kim martial arts has been one of the best decisions ive made in my life. ive been coming here for almost 10 years now and growing up with learning taekwondo has been life changing.

not only did i learn taekwondo here, i also learned discipline along with respect. i used to be a pretty loud kid, however when i was in class, i became focused to learn. the instructors here all have the student’s best interest at heart and will always try their absolute best to help them get better while still pushing them enough so that it is not too easy. not only do they teach taekwondo, however also help overall physical condition, helping to stay healthy.

taekwondo ended up being my main sport and this place is the reason i kept going. being here has given me tons of positive experiences and friendships. i couldnt have been more grateful for the instructors, and growth this place has given me.“

“It’s hard to find a better Taekwondo school for kids than Tigerden. The children absolutely love it, and the Masters are very professional. Each class is well-organized, and they do a great job helping kids learn while having fun. All the Taekwondo Masters and staff are kind and do their best to help the kids grow and improve. I highly recommend this place!“

“Amazing staff and teachers! Very warm and welcoming. My daughter loves her Taekwondo classes.“

“This Taekwondo is very good, we really appreciate all the effort, seriousness and dedication with our son Gustavo. They teach Taekwondo, discipline and good teachings to take with them for life. We recommend for everybody?“

“I’ve trained at this academy back in 2005 and they have a solid Wushu experience, to include cultural exchanges in China.“

“Sifu Brad provides an excellent training environment. During COVID, his online classes are intense, and I feel like I get the most possible out of training, even while training virtually. I can't wait until classes return to in person.“

“Amazing at teaching you self-defense, and I am myself is a student They have an amazing helpers, and all of them are kind and also they're good at understanding you“