Vision Martial Arts

Fantastic experience: Joining Vision Martial Arts in Fuquay Varina has been one of our best decisions. It has been a positive experience for me and my family. The instructors ( Mr. B and his assistants) are friendly, professional, passionate, and truly care about each student’s progress. It’s not just about learning kicks and forms—it’s about building character, respect, and confidence. Whether you are a beginner or have experience, you’ll feel challenged, motivated, and inspired every step of the way. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Our Daughter and Son have been attending Vision Martial Arts for over a year, and it has been an amazing experience. We truly appreciate Mr. B for his dedication and making each class engaging and fun. A special thanks to Mrs. Cox for her timely updates and ensuring we’re always informed. We highly recommend Vision Martial Arts for a well structured program !

Fantastic experience: Great teacher and environment.

Fantastic experience: We have 4 children and myself attending Visions TaeKwonDo here in Fuquay. The faculty is excellent and the instructors are top notch. The program is geared for keeping students engaged and rewarded with a fairly fast past paced advancement- roughly every two months can test to move up through the beginner ranks. The instructors cater and accommodate our special needs child very well. Expectations are realistic and you can choose the level of instruction by partaking in leadership classes learning values and additional weapons courses and forms. Tons of opportunities for tournament and competition as well. Coming from another school- we are very happy we found Visions TaeKwonDo

Fantastic experience: My Son loves it and the instructors are all amazing.

Fantastic experience: We love Vision Martial Arts! We have had 4 of our sons training here for just over a year. The boys made the "Black Belt commitment" last summer after our initial 6-month commitment. The focus on honesty, integrity, and discipline aligns with what we want for our family and the values we want to instill for our children. Our two oldest boys participate in leadership (and we are hopeful our younger boys, who were in the youth "Tigers" program will be able to join leadership when the time is right!) and the lessons they are acquiring will serve them for their entire lives, well beyond their black belts. Mr. B is wonderful and truly cares about our children and our family. He has gone well out of his way many times to help us work with our kids on specific issues we are having completely unrelated to taekwondo (but always leading back to those core values of honesty and integrity). Our boys very much respect Mr. B and value what he teaches on and off the mat. It is clear that the goal is to teach the kids the forms, etc. but the larger, overarching life lessons (including having a strong voice!) will serve our boys forever. We are also very happy with the confidence that they are gaining through their success in the program. Highly recommend the Fuquay Vision Martial Arts!

Fantastic experience: Vision taekwando in fuquay Varina is the absolute best. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly towards all who enter their doors. My kids and I love our instructors.We highly recommend sending your kids here. You won’t be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: Our son started attending classes at Vision Martial Arts in Fuquay four years ago, and we are very happy with his progress and the skills he has learned. Mr. B., Mrs. Cox, and the other instructors are fantastic.

Fantastic experience: We recently enrolled to this studio and my daughter loves it. Taekwondo is an excellent style for kids to learn. They have larger class sizes of all ages and multiple times throughout the week. The instructors are nice and the on boarding process is transparent, which is refreshing.

Fantastic experience: We have amazing experience with Vision Martial arts. I have 3 kids are all with Vision Martial ,they love taekwondo. I see a big difference between they star and now. I recommend you you star with Vision Martial Arts. Thank you Vision MArtial Arts

Fantastic experience: My son has been attending Vision Martial Arts in Fuquay for a few months now. He absolutely loves the classes and has made great progress towards his goals. The instructors hold students to a standard of expected behavior both in class and at home. During class, the instructors walk around to correct form and help the kids that are struggling. They are also very encouraging during class and at the end of class, students are called up front to be recognized for their performance. Students are expected to encourage each other and we've seen so many students reach out with high-fives or a word of encouragement to other students. We've been very impressed so far! Thanks to all the instructors at Vision Martial Arts Fuquay for fostering a great environment to train where advancements are earned, not just given.

Fantastic experience: We just recently joined Vision Martial Arts here in Fuquay-Varina and my son is loving it. We are impressed with the program and the leadership program opportunities they offer additional growth.

Fantastic experience: Mr. B and A. Martinez are fantastic instructors. They strive for their students to give their full attention and really know how to teach being respectful to such a young age group. It's awesome to see both of them work with my son. Couldn't have spent my money in a better way

Fantastic experience: What a great atmosphere! Mr. B is amazing with all the kids and so patient. This is a great place to teach the little ones discipline and respect while getting exercise.

Fantastic experience: My daughter loves coming to taekwondo each class. The leadership program has helped her strive in school & just life in general. We love it here!

Fantastic experience: We love Vision! My son started here about a year ago and he immediately got invested and it has given him a great way to be active when he's not super sport-inclined. He's made tons of friends and loves going to class. I ended up joining a few months after him to stay active, and since I was already there for him it seemed a convenient way to be active and hang out with him. It's turned into something that we both enjoy doing together and we have create memories we will share forever! I can't say enough about the staff and instructors. They are top-notch and all-around good people.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Vision Martial Arts Fuquay branch to anyone looking to build discipline, confidence, and physical fitness. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. They provide clear guidance and ensure everyone progresses at their own pace while challenging themselves. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, making it perfect for all ages and skill levels. I've seen a significant improvement in my sons technique and overall fitness since joining. This class is not just about learning martial arts but also about building strong character.

Fantastic experience: Great team, excellent place to learn, and practice of Taekwondo.

Fantastic experience: My husband and three boys love it! The classes are good and they are learning so much. We also love Mr. B, Mrs. Cox and Miss. Tutor

Fantastic experience: I can’t express enough how great this academy is and the many ways it has helped my son with his self confidence and discipline. He has grown in so many dimensions thanks to the hard work of the entire team at Vision Martial Arts. Mr. B and Mrs. Cox are amazing leaders and we are incredibly happy to be a part of their team

Fantastic experience: We have been going to Vision Martial Arts in Fuquay for over a year now. The instructors are the motivators for my son to keep going! They teach respect, kindness and confidence.These are life lessons we value that are being instilled in him by going. We 100% recommend trying this!

Fantastic experience: All the coaches are wonderful. Mr.B is very good. My kids love going to taekwondo classes. Mrs.Cox is so sweet and always smiling.

Fantastic experience: My daughter loves that place! She became more patient and confident. Our coaches Ms. Tutor and Mr. B are the best! They are very attentive to each child and making sure every kid is feeling comfortable. Kids became stronger and learn self defense. I highly recommend that place to your children!

Fantastic experience: Great place for learning not just martial arts and self-defense but also discipline and good character, the instructors and staff are trying the best to make a positive experience for everyone.

Fantastic experience: Vision Martial Arts in Fuquay Varina is amazing! My daughter (8yr) went to the Vision-hosted Tournament in Durham in April 2024 and was registered for the 6-week program as a birthday gift by the end of the month. It has been a joy to see her flourish under the care of the FV team! Every single instructor knows her, her strengths and her limits. The entire Vision community embodies that definition, providing so many opportunities for learning and fun! If you are considering martial arts for your child this is the place to come!!

Fantastic experience: If you are looking for a Taekwondo academy, look no further. Vision Martial Arts in Fuquay is a wonderful place to learn and grow. The support and guidance offered by the instructors is second to none!

Fantastic experience: We love our Fuquay location. The staff and instructors are top notch. Our child has had an excellent experience over the last couple years in Taekwondo; improving self-control and self-confidence, and learning self-defense. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: We've been here a year and our family has no regrets. The staff is wonderful and personable.

Fantastic experience: Awesome training. Mr B has been an exceptional instructor for my kid. His patience, encouragement, and ability to connect with kids have been truly remarkable.The sessions are well-structured and engaging.

Fantastic experience: Great school, great staff, highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: We started this year as a family and it's one of the best decisions we made. The classes are challenging but fun. The entire staff are passionate about what they do and invest into their students' lives.

Fantastic experience: Very nice place. Love how they encourage the kids

Fantastic experience: Love how my daughter is being taught respect and discipline. Best choice we made was to come here. Mr. B could not ask for a better teacher and person. All the staff is awesome.

Fantastic experience: Amazing environment! They have a great kids program. The stuff is always involved and read to help! Definitely the best training for kids!

Fantastic experience: Amazing! Mr. B is a fantastic instructor. The assistants are as well. Our daughter has really grown in the short time she has been taking taekwondo. I can’t wait to see how far she goes☺️

Fantastic experience: We just love Vision Martial Arts. Our oldest son started in the special 6 week offer but loved it. A few months later his 2 younger brothers joined him. During the summer, they let the parents join and I started along with daughter. Another session went by and we convinced my wife to join. So it became a family event a few nights a week. We learn martial arts but we also learn about leadership skills too! Mr B is an awesome instructor. Mrs Cox does a wonderful job with keeping things in order and the Junior instructors are great too! They encourage you as a student but also will tough on you if need be! When we have problems at home or school, we alert Mr B and he will pull them to the side and talk to them about it! It gives the parents another voice and another positive role model for your children! I would highly recommend Vision Martial Arts!!

Fantastic experience: My son has absolutely fell in love with this sport! He is usually pretty shy, yet today after 5 weeks he is the loudest in the class. He has also become more focused and I hear him say the oath to his toys as he teaches them taekwondo! Mr. B's is firm but supportive to get the best out of the students. Ms. Cox always has a smile and is happy to answer any questions we have. Finally, Ms. Tutor is warm and consistent. She even sent my son a postcard just to acknowledge what a great class he had. We love it here!

Fantastic experience: We love Vision Martial Arts in Fuquay Varina !! My daughter has been going there for almost a year and we have seen huge improvements in her confidence.Mostly the instructor (Mr. B) who is incredible and the reason we stay ,Mrs. Cox is fantastic and the staff have a passion for teaching. We feel truly blessed to be a part of this school.

Fantastic experience: We highly recommend Vision martial arts Mr.B is highly disciplined and maintains a strict yet effective teaching style. We appreciate the structured environment and find the Mr.B's approach motivational. The combination of discipline and the teacher's ability to connect with students makes the learning experience enjoyable and impactful.

Fantastic experience: Me. B is an incredible instructor. He is patient and kind but firm. He has really helped boost my sons confidence.

Fantastic experience: Amazing teachers!

Fantastic experience: Mr.B is an excellent instructor and pushes the kids to do their best, have confidence, and work hard. What started as a 6 week trial has turned into almost a year of classes that my daughter has loved!

Fantastic experience: My daughter taking classes at Vision fuquay she enjoys it

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Vision Martial Arts! I cannot say enough great things about Mr. B, all the other wonderful instructors and the overall experience. They really love what they do and work hard to see everyone do their best. They teach structure, respect, and discipline that reflects in and outside of class! Our decision to enroll our son was by far one of the best decisions we made for him!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful staff. My 5 year old granddaughter loved it. It is diverse group of kids.

Fantastic experience: We love Vision and the FV school! Our three boys have enjoyed the variety of classes and instruction. Mr. B and Ms. Cox are fantastic and really connect personally with all of the families at the school. The younger instructors are great and serve as good role models for our kids. The classes have taught our kids discipline, self-control, and confidence and provide a good outlet for group exercise outside.

Fantastic experience: Vision Martial Arts makes taekwondo fun and engaging! Their Instructors are experienced, kind and patient. Their class sizes contain ages from the smallest kid to the biggest kids (parents Included) and still allows for individual help, as needed. As your child advances and learns they are encouraged to expand their skills with competitions. The ability to move through the different belts to achieve black belt status is encouraged. A great time for a family to enjoy and learn together! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Mr. B during sparring class: “How many legs do you have? Two? Then use them both!”

Fantastic experience: Vision Martial Arts is top tier. Our daughter has be training there for a couple years and we love it. The lead instructor in Fuquay (Mr B) is a great teacher and invests himself in every class.

Fantastic experience: Excellent instructors Positive environment for children

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough good things about VMA. In the space of 6 weeks we’ve seen a huge difference in our child’s development. The team at Vision has made Taekwondo a fun and encouraging environment, with excellent instructors in a space that boosts confidence. It’s a place where instructors have perfectly found the balance between self defense and respect for others, and seamlessly teaches this principle to the kids. Without a doubt, I unreservedly recommend Vision Martial Arts, Mr and Mrs B, and Mrs Cox

Fantastic experience: Mr. B and Mrs. Cox are fantastic with the students. All students are different, and they accommodate based on individual needs while allowing them the opportunity to better themselves. We have been sending our boys for a few weeks now and they love going and it’s fun to see them learn something new and watch the progress.

Fantastic experience: Mr B is incredible! He is so patient yet he expects a high level of respect and discipline even from the little Tigers. My daughter looks forward to her practice every week.

Fantastic experience: Mr. B is the best! I’ve seen such growth in my son since joining the FV program, and it’s because of Mr. B and team, thank you!

Fantastic experience: Mr. B is very involved and invested in our kids learning Taekwondo. We appreciate him greatly.

Fantastic experience: Mr B is a great Master !!! My son is super happy with his classes and learning every class

Fantastic experience: Very positive experience with my boy learning curve

Fantastic experience: We love Vision Martial Arts! My son started training under Mr.B this year and the experience has been amazing. This program has given him the strength, confidence and leadership skills we were hoping for plus much more! A special thank you to Mr.B for being an amazing role model for these kids.

Fantastic experience: My grandson has been with VMA Fuquay since he was three, through Tiny Tigers into leadership belts and achieving his black belt this past spring. His mother joined shortly after to train with him and testing this spring for her black belt, and so proud of both of them. All of the staff at VMA, especially Mr. Boutaline (Mr. B) are positive role models that are kind and encouraging while teaching to focus and achieve personal goals. I highly recommend them for all ages!

Fantastic experience: My daughter has gained so many invaluable lessons to improve her confidence, leadership, and self defense with Fuquay Vision. I truly appreciate their teaching methods that I wish I could give them more than 5 stars.

Fantastic experience: Mr. B is such an incredible instructor! He’s patient yet firm. He is the perfect instructor for all ages! My daughter loves VMA!

Fantastic experience: My son really enjoys his training. We love how much the Fuquay staff cares about each student. Each student is coached and encouraged to do their best. I am amazed at what my son has learned this past year. Mr B and the staff have a passion for teaching I wish was more prevalent today.

Fantastic experience: Mr B is a very knowledgeable and encouraging instructor. He has taught my son confidence and responsibility. We are very happy to be apart of the Vision Martial Arts family.

Fantastic experience: My daughter's both practice martial arts here and really enjoy it. Once my son is old enough (3) he is eligible to start training too, for free (with the family plan). My wife or myself could also receive lessons at any point we decide we would like to.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place. All the staff are dedicated and truly want their students to succeed in life.

Fantastic experience: My granddaughters love their class . The instructor is very professional. I highly recommend this studio

Fantastic experience: Great team at Fuquay….we are so lucky to have Mr B as my kids coach - pays attention to every student, engraves principles of discipline and respect all the time. His team is very helpful and cooperative. Both my kids love going to Vision Martial arts at Fuquay

Fantastic experience: Vision Martial Arts Fuquay-Varina has a great staff and is a great place where your child can learn new things about themselves.

Fantastic experience: Even in groups, the teachers spend good individual attention to students! Clean, well organized and great energy with activities!

Fantastic experience: We love Mr. B! He is such a wonderful teacher and really cares to see his students succeed! Our son has improved tremendously at school and at home since starting the tiger program

Fantastic experience: Mr. B is great and my kids loving learning from him. In the past 6 months we have seen an improvement in both their confidence and skill level.

Fantastic experience: Mr. B is the best!!

Fantastic experience: The instructor in Fuquay, Mr. B has a way with getting kids to succeed! There’s something that changed in my children’s self esteem while going through this program! I would recommend taekwondo to anyone thinking about it. Well worth it!

Fantastic experience: We have had an excellent experience at Vision! When we started we had no idea what to expect. We were hoping that our daughter would gain more confidence and assertiveness and of course have FUN! It took only a few months to see a difference in her. First we noticed her speaking up more around new people and in a large group settings. Then just 8 months into classes she decided to try out for a part in a play! The comparison is night and day. Mr B is a great instructor and teaches a perfect balance of hard work, self confidence, responsibility and fun. Mrs Beddow and Mrs Cox are amazing at keeping everything and everyone organized and their communication is incredible. We hope to be members of the Vision family for a long time!

Fantastic experience: The staff here truly cares about every student. The students want to do their best and every child brings their own unique aptitudes to class. I love that the instructors believe in each and every one of them and celebrates each child’s accomplishments.

Fantastic experience: My son attending classes for the past 6 months and he learned alot and became physically strong. Thanks to the instructor and staff

Fantastic experience: My 7 year old son has been with Vision for about 6 months. Their emphasis on self-confidence and respect has been wonderful for my boy. Mr B is an amazing instructor! Send your kiddos here…you won’t be sorry

Fantastic experience: Our daughter won 10 free sessions and loved it so much, we have committed to the next 6 months. Ms Cox, Mr B and Mrs. Beddow are fantastic and so committed to instructing all ages on the importance of self discipline, confidence, correct Taekwondo skills, leadership, fun, self-defense. We already see such a positive change in our daughter and are also learning as parents. It is fascinating to watch Mr B interact with the kids and see how they respect him and in turn how they learn from him.

Fantastic experience: My 4 year old daughter has been attending Vision Martial Arts Fuquay-Varina for a couple months now and she loves it and we loving watching how much she has already learned and is growing. The discipline, strength, and knowledge they teach is top notch, highly recommend this place. We had previously tried ballet for her, but she couldn't stay focused and would goof off instead of following the instructor so we had to unenroll her. But with taekwondo and Mr. B she is learning how to focus which has also helped her in preschool too.

Fantastic experience: Mr. B is incredible. He is knowledgeable and skilled in his craft and is excellent at sharing that with his students. His passion for his work is evident at all times.

Fantastic experience: Vision Martial Arts is an amazing school. My daughter has been going there for almost a year and we have seen huge improvements in her confidence, respect and discipline. Mr. B is a the best instructor! And Mrs. Beddow is excellent communicator. We feel truly blessed to be a part of this school.

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for a place for your child to be challenged and grow then look no further than VMA. The instructors are all amazing and work with each child on their level. Our daughter has excelled under the teachings of Mr.B in the Fuquay dojo and we love telling our friends about VMA Fuquay!

Fantastic experience: Mr.B is a great teacher. He understands the strength as well as the lacking areas of students and corrects them at every stage.

Fantastic experience: My son has been going to Vision Fuquay for about 2 years now. He looks forward to his classes every week! Mr.B has done an outstanding job teaching him everything especially discipline. Mrs. Beddow is always there to help with any questions and jumps in class when needed. I highly recommend Vision Fuquay!!

Fantastic experience: My son has been a part of Mr. Bee students for more than two years. I cannot recommend it enough. He is an OUTSTANDING instructor who builds confidence and positive self esteem in his students. Additionally, the staff is very helpful. I am very thankful that I found this place where he can grow.

Fantastic experience: Trustworthy coach and safe environment for kids. Thank you for the good work.

Fantastic experience: Our company is pleased to work with such a professional team. We will definitely continue to work with you and refer our great friends and partners to your company. Keep up the good work.

Fantastic experience: My daughter has been taking Taekwondo at Vision Martial Arts for going on five years and has gained the rank of 2nd degree blackbelt. It has done tremendous things for her confidence and focus. She has learned skills that will carry on for years to come in her life such as; self-discipline, integrity and honesty. I would highly recommend the F-V school to anyone given our personal experience. The instructor (Mr. B) knows how to hone each students strengths and weaknesses. The amount of patience he has is unbelievable and his love for martial arts shows in the way he trains his students. It is more than just a job to him, it is his passion.

Fantastic experience: My son has been a student at Vision (Fuquay) for 5 years. He started when he was 6 years old and he really appreciates his Chief Instructor (Mr. B). As a parent, I am grateful for the patience and care that all of the Instructors demonstrated over the years. I have watched my son developed into a responsible and dedicated leader, both at home and at school. I know from what he has been taught by Mr. B and his team of Instructors has been a big part of my son's life and I am grateful to the school for helping to mold and shape him into a fine young dedicated leader. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a place that is professional, safe, and most of all caring, and will help your child develop core skills that will leave a positive impression upon their lives for years to come. I myself, being a retired military veteran have a great respect for the professionalism that is displayed at all times at this school. This is truly a world class organization that will bring the best out of their students each and every time. Rock Steady! Vision Martial Arts (Fuquay). You are appreciated.

Fantastic experience: I learned about Vision Martial Arts back in December of 2019 from a Groupon deal that I received. I had been noticing that my son was an introvert in person and when we are out he was not focused and aware of his surroundings. I had been telling my son that it would be nice for him to join Martial Arts because this would help to improve his overall self confidence and self control. Once Cov-19 hit in March of 2020 we were not able to benefit from the Groupon deal. I kept calling faithfully to Vision to see if they had opened back up but the building had not due to the restrictions. Once October hit my son was able to take advantage of the Groupon deal and I was very much excited. In meeting with Ms.Lebovich she has such a meek and humble spirit to her voice and was able to welcome my son into the program. In taking my son to pickup his uniform and to sign paperwork Mr.Boutaline made a strong impact with my son and in a great way was able to connect to him. Mr.Boutaline represents a great role model and has an Outstanding way to how he connects to the youth. As soon as we walked into the place and Mr.Boutaline opened up his mouth I was brought to almost tears because he gave Great life points to my son that blessed me so much. It felt so great that my son was able to hear things from a Man's perspective. I will never ever forget that. As a single parent and being a female raising a Son to become an adult in this crazy world can be very challenging. I look forwards to being the Very best Mother that I can be and great example to him so that he will one day do the exact same thing. I want my son Evan to have the very best and Truly thank God for Vision Martial Arts. The name Vision is apart of my family's lifestyle to have a Vision to Excel and Succeed at everything that we do. I want to send a Shoutout to Master Wegmann for having my family here. I am sending a shoutout to Mr. And Mrs.Beddow for doing such an Outstanding job hiring Mr.Boutaline and running this place. You all are the epitome of making me Mama Proud to have my son apart of this wonderful place. My son's confidence is growing by leaps and bounds and he can hold his head up higher now. In such a short time this child has grown so absolute much. In fact he looks forward to coming to class. I am very well pleased and will spend my last dime on making sure that he has everything he needs to succeed.

Fantastic experience: When we first started, we didn’t know if our child would like it. After the first class, she wanted more. Mr B, our master instructor, has been wonderful and able to engage students. My child has found her inner voice, her drive and most of all, how to apply the core knowledge of taekwondo. She is more honest, respectful and confident. We couldn’t be any happier with our instructor.

Fantastic experience: Mr. B is a great leader. My two boys and I are members. Mr. B has been such a huge influence on their lives. They started 4 years ago as tiny tigers and now they are working their way to become black belts. I appreciate everything that Vision has done for my family and I look forward to watching my boys become strong young men! Thank you Mr B!!

Fantastic experience: We love Vision Martial Arts in Fuquay!! My two kids started taking classes a couple of months ago. They have shown hard work, determination, and respect. Vision expects the best from their students and I’m returns gives them the best. There is not a better place to practice martial arts. The instructors are phenomenal. They love what they do, care about their students, and always push them to do their best!!

Fantastic experience: I love Vision Martial Arts Fuquay. Our family has been taking Taekwondo class together for almost three years. Mr. B is an awesome instructor that caters to each individual student’s need, whether encouragement or discipline. We have all gained strength and confidence. And we are each growing in different areas: leadership, self control and self defense.

Fantastic experience: We started my son at Vision three years ago. We thought martial arts would help him with focus and self-control. Mr B has been wonderful with him. We liked what he was learning so much, that my daughter and I started six months later. It does take a lot of time, but we find it worth it for what we have gained.

Fantastic experience: We LOVE this school, mostly the instructor (Mr. B) who is incredible and the reason we stay. He has a gift for finding the perfect balance in being firm but kind and patient in working with all students, and you can tell he truly cares. The school has become like a family to us. I started at this school with my son 4 years ago and it has been life changing. We have grown both physically, but also mentally in our confidence and respect. As a single mom, taekwondo does seem to cost a bit more than other sports, but after all these years it’s proven beyond it’s worth.

Fantastic experience: My family and I are current students. We have been training at this location for the past 2 years. The staff, especially Mr. Boutaline, are fantastic and truly care for their students. Vision Fuquay caters to students of all ages and also has specific courses tuned toward adult instruction. We have had nothing but great experiences and would recommend this school to anyone looking to instill discipline and leadership into themselves or their children.

Fantastic experience: Mr. B in the Fuquay school is like a family member at this point. Truly gets involved and cares about his students.

Fantastic experience: Our 4 y.o. daughter started at this school last September. We tried soccer and ballet before this and she was so disinterested in both. Someone in our family suggested we start her in martial arts. I was a bit hesitant but decided to try it out. We went to the initial meeting to do some testing to see what level she was at. Of course, she was put in the Tiny Tigers class. I’d like to stop for a second and give a little more information about our daughter and her personality type. Starting at VMA in Fuquay, it was a little daunting for our daughter. It’s a loud and very active environment. She’s an only child and isn’t used to that sort of situation as our day-to-day life is fairly calm. She is also not the most active child in the world. She prefers to put together puzzles or read rather than run and play. She’s also small for her age. I thought with all these things combined (her size, physical ability, and just overall mentality) she would just want to quit after a few weeks like she did with ballet and soccer. HOLY MOLY, was I wrong. First, Mr. B is incredible. Literally incredible. I don’t know what it’s like for the older classes but with the tiny tigers, he was patient and calm but also really firm. He respects each child and expects the same in return. It’s amazing to see their classes and how all these 4-6 year olds are so well-mannered and behaved. Beyond just the beginner moves in Tae Kwon do, he teaches discipline and patience. He also respects that different children need different things. As I said, my daughter is small for her age and Mr. B is really good at pushing her while also realizing she has limitations. And he does this with every kid in the class. He gets to know them and their capabilities. I’ve seen him take it slow with more obviously hesitant kids and push the ones he knows can do better. I don’t know if she’ll want to do this forever, but she is absolutely LOVING it right now. I couldn’t imagine a better first experience for her in the martial arts world than with Mr. B. Every penny spent is well worth it. If you are hesitant at all, don’t be. If your kid is anything like mine, they’ll go from a quiet introvert to a confident, well-mannered extrovert in a matter of a few months. And maybe, you’ll be able to hear her yelling all the way down at Walmart. :)

Negative experience: This school is all about the money. If you really want to learn something you can use on the streets try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.