As a previous instructor, I know this school inside and out. If you are a parent seeking child care or a foundation for your child's martial arts career, then Champ will provide a good starting point or at least an area where children can interact with other children. There are many students though and young staff, so keep in touch with staff to make sure your child's needs are being addressed. Also, the ratio of kids to staff is hard to manage for the staff, at times, so check up on your child to make sure things are going well on a daily basis. If you are serious about athleticism and martial arts, this school will not push you hard enough. That being said, it provides a good foundation for martial arts with which you can branch off of. From my perspective, martial arts are what you make them, and I did not work well in this facility, your child or you might, but trust your gut when it comes to choosing a school. Take trial lessons before committing, keep close check of your payments and progress, and speak up for yourself and family. Again, this school will not push you, so you must push yourself. I chose to leave, but I know it was a good place for me to begin my passion for martial arts.

Champ Martial Arts is a family oriented school in its own environment. As a parent of two children that have been students there for 3+ years, and myself a student, I have developed a relationship with the owners and instructors and have a huge amount of respect and admiration for what they stand for... Champ's SPECIALIZES in After School Martial Arts, All Day Summer Camp, and Family Martial Arts. Champ's hosts an annual invitational tournament in Anchorage and there EVERYBODY WINS. Students at Champ's range in age from 3 years old to 65 years old. There are students that have special needs that have achieved black belt status. They have teams that train for tournaments and special demonstrations if you want to go that route. Martial Arts isn't all about physical but most importantly mental fitness. Teaching respect, discipline, cooperation, coordination and motivation as well as self defense techniques. Champ's also teaches anti bully techniques with children and adults and promotes using your mind first and self defense as last resort for themselves or for weaker individuals that may be getting bullied. Master Yu is a motivating and an amazing teacher. And I say this through personal experience. He will never give up on you. There are a lot of martial arts schools in town but my opinion is Champ's is the best because of what they stand for and what they give back to the community as much as they possibly can. Its not about making the most money, it's about having the best impact on as many students as possible and contributing to society through art of taekwondo. - Jessie Pappas (I am not an employee of CMA, I am a volunteer)

My wife and I had been looking to find a way to lose weight and get into shape. I had suggested martial arts since I had a positive experience with it in college, albeit brief. Together we decided on Champ Martial Arts, primarily because the scheduling could easily accommodate our busy lifestyles. It has been everything we asked for. We have achieved significant weight loss, become more active in our day to days lives, as well as received a self-esteem boost that we never expected. As adult students, we have felt welcomed and valued almost as family. Champ Martial Arts has been an amazing addition to our lives and one I would recommend to any adult looking for a new hobby, weight loss, or fun new way to get in shape.

My five-year old son has had problems with being corrected in class and excessive crying. Champ TKD has made him more resilient, confident and has obviously boosted his self-esteem. He has also learned a great deal more respect for his elders and shows his new attitude with pride everywhere he goes. Thanks Champ TKD!

Pros: Multiple programs available Cons: 1. Poor customer service, At times quantity over power quality 2. Contract terms (do not fall for full contracts, pay as you go) 3. Poor customer service 4. too expensive **Martial arts instruction is a service industry. If the instructor isn't providing what you want, move on. Let him try to pay the bills without your money. As the consumer, you have this right**. **Anchorage heve better options for your child in town.**