Martial Arts

I went in for a private lesson before joining. The gym is awesome and the instructor is awesome! I will be joining next week.

Great place to train

Wonderful place to meditate. 🕉

A skilled and ALIVE teacher that will offer Tai Chi from the best place, Within!

Made several purchases,recieved great service and fast shipping,questions were answered in timely manner,would recommend site for all and any martial arts supplies......Jgonz..

I've traveled much of the world and trained in many places. This is by far the best Dojo I have ever had the honor to experience.

Iv loved it ever since I came and hoping to be a blue belt

Great grassroots, community dojo with a big heart. Classes are small and fun. Lots of variety from kickboxing to grappling to self defence. Good learning, hard workouts, lots of laughs.. I also grew some abs. What more can you ask for?

The school is outstanding for teaching traditional Chinese martial arts and along with the self-defense skills, teaches and emphasizes long term health. The Kung Fu classes changed my life.

Best judo in abq, every Saturday, 1-3 pm

I was walking to my house with my baby when I felt a surge of anxiety as a man approached us and looked at us. Something was wrong and I felt I had to defend my honor when suddenly my experience at defensive solutions came rushing back to me. It flooded my mind like a broken dam. And then I remembered the comforting words of wisdom I learned at defensive solutions. "Defensive Solutions: Because violence is the answer". As I was remembering these ancient words of wisdom I pondered the greater things I was taught to think. Why is there something instead of nothing? Is there a true one self or just a serious of selves that gives the illusion of the self? Why doesn't McDonald's sell hotdogs? As I was pondering honor and family, the man screamed something about his honor and kicked my baby. 8/10

Albuquerque Shoshin Ryu is a class for all ages and levels. The senseis show kindness, patience and understanding as they impart instruction and wisdom. I highly recommend this course of study. I have been a student of Shoshin Ryu for almost a year and let it be known I am 65 years old!

CHEE BATES, is not a good role model. He is the owner and instructor at Bates tae kwon do and my two children tell me that Chee Bates has HIT them and SWEARS in front of them. He even showed them how to hold up the middle finger and say the F word. My children are 8 and 10 years old. I do not believe this facility possesses the qualities needed to teach young children properly about discipline and respect. As you can see below I reviewed about two years ago when I thought he was a good instructor. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS FACILITY AT ALL FOR CHILDREN! ( 2016) We have 2 little boys who have trained with coach Chee for 2 years. He and his teachers are excellent taekwondo coaches and instructors. I became a black belt in 1988 in Chicago so I am familiar with taekwondo. I highly recommend Bates Premier Taekwondo!

Our son joined Gracie Barra a few months ago and has learned to respect all ages and sizes in his BJJ class. He has shown advancement and life long skills in his training! The classes are high in price but when it come to you or your child leaning to defend themselves its a priceless matter. Thanks Gracie Barra

Absolutely wonderful! Great instruction and encouragement. A wonderful full-body work out! Works flexibility, strength, and endurance/stamina! Wonderful and friendly people there as well. Definitely for ANY beginning level from zero to pro! Big space to practice. Very clean. Highly recommend! I've been going here for 4 months and wouldn't dream of going anywhere else to learn!

Great teacher and students. Amazing learning atmosphere. Everyone is super polite and the dojo is always clean.