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!“

“My family has been coming to this location for more than 5 years and it’s had a tremendous impact on my boys and their physical/mental/social health. The teachers here are kind, patient, and FUN. I always enjoy watching their classes and seeing them build skills through drills, partner activities, and games. My boys love coming and it’s been so rewarding watching them earn different belts over the years. As a bonus, over the last year, I’ve joined their kickboxing classes and have seen my own transformation. Their adult kickboxing classes provide fun full-body workouts that I can follow at my own pace. Coming to Kicks is truly the highlight of our week. I’m sure all locations are great, but teachers here are special.“

“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. ??“

“My son loves Kicks Karate! The staff is super helpful, kind, and genuinely wants every child to love their experience. Lana has been fantastic to work with to coordinate scheduling, and all of the teachers have been wonderful. Highly recommend for any parents looking for a class that teaches active listening and focus for their young kids.“

“Wow! Claro que lo recomiendo luego de haber buscado por años un lugar donde no solo que sea exclusivamente visto como negocio el Instruir encontré One Take Studios ; Un lugar tan diferente Los 2 profesores tienen tanta pasión y entrega por lo que hacen y realmente se nota la preocupación por los chicos a los que enseñan les transmiten no solo la danza y las artes marciales si no la disciplina y liderazgo para afrontar la vida acompañado del genuino interés y afecto por ellos. Gracias One Take Studios 5 ⭐️ para ustedes y si hubieran más se las daría encantada. Buscas un lugar donde tu hijo(a) crezca en sus talentos se fortalezca en su autoestima y se sienta bienvenido siempre y en familia . Este es el lugar deja de buscarlo …“

“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!!!“

“Amazing family run business!! My husband and kids have been training here for 10+ years and can’t say enough about First Defense. They have created a professional, yet homey environment that makes you feel like family.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Absolutely incredible program and teachers! My son Bobby started when he was 4 and has been going for 2 years now. He has also attended their summer camp and had his last birthday party with them at Cabin John mall- HUGE success and they all had a total blast! Would HIGHLY recommend them!!“

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

“Great place with professional instructors to teach your kids martial arts and self development.“

“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!“

“My 3 kids have all gone to Mt Kim taekwondo for years and the youngest (5) started later and is still in it. The older two are on pause due to scheduling conflicts. I have nothing but good things to say. My shy one was brought out of her shell through this class and gained confidence in her athletic ability. All of them went willingly and looked forward to progressing to the next tape/belt - a great motivator! All the instructors are so good at getting to know the kids individually and working with them to help them advance. They split the kids up in groups of 3-4 for forms and technique, which is super helpful. I did tkd growing up and think this would have been great if my dojang had the resources tot each us in small groups. Highly recommend Mt Kim.“

“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“

“"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."“

“This is a great place for children of all ages to learn discipline and respect while having fun and gaining self-confidence!“

“Excellent school & staff! Great culture for young children to learn discipline through fun, rewarding activities!“

“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?“

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