Lyndon Hawkins

I would recommend this place for any parents. No matter what kind of kid you have they have masters that speak to their needs. They have helped my child with their confidence. My child is now much more capable of handling their emotions and loves the place. While my child is still not a fan of sparing they have become more accepting of it. Aside from my child's confidence Mr. Gause business model and care for the children is amazing. He has a holiday party every year that doesn't cost anything and is great. He is open for all the teacher work days and even now, when school has been closed for 4 days he opened his business even when there was zero expectation to do so. Mr. Gause is a good person and so are all the instructors. If I had 12 kids every one of them would go here.

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Posted 1 year ago

Denis Wane

I've had my girls in the after school program at Gause's Martial Arts for the last few years, and they love it! Both girls have grown tremendously as a result of the great staff, guidance and discipline offered by the school. Our experience has been great, and I highly recommend it to anyone considering it for their kids or themselves.

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Posted 2 years ago

Heather Hansen

Our daughter has attended the after school program for three years and continues to learn the forms, terminology, and self-discipline. The staff are amazing! My daughter enjoys the program and loves the belt graduation ceremonies. We also appreciate the opportunities offered on FCPS early dismissal days and FCPS holidays. Highly recommend their after school program!

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Posted 2 years ago

Karise Curtis

Our son attends the afterschool program, and in a few months has advanced in his understanding of forms, terminology, and self-discipline. The staff are understanding and well-structured for the scheduling! We also appreciate the additional programming offered on FCPS early dismissal days and FCPS holidays.

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Posted 2 years ago

Melissa Roberts Hawkins

Our kindergartener started with the after school program this fall and we really enjoy it! Not only has she received her first belt and nearing the second, but I believe the TKD is helping her mature. We also really enjoyed the holiday party and the various opportunities for full day/after hours activities.

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Posted 2 years ago

Alesha Rusk

Our 7 year old daughter started at Andrew Gause's Martial Arts (AGMA) about one year ago. When she initially expressed interest in trying it out, we knew nothing about the sport or how to select a place. After a quick Google search, we decided to try out AGMA and we are so grateful that we did! It has helped our daughter tremendously in building confidence, setting goals and staying focused. The instructors are extremely committed and go above and beyond in helping her succeed. Although we weren't knowledgable at the beginning, we feel like we discovered a gold mine and couldn't be happier with our decision!

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Posted 2 years ago

Chuck Casey

Our 9 year old son started his taekwando journey here a year ago, and we are so happy with our experiences here. Classes are a good mix of learning techniques, physical fitness, and life skills. Sparring builds confidence and encourages contact without anyone getting hurt. The tab system keeps students interested and focused by allowing them tangible advancements at regular levels between belts. It takes a village to raise good kids, and the entire AGMA team is such a positive influence on him and all of the other students. We highly recommend AGMA for people of all ages, experience, and confidence levels.

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Posted 3 years ago

Sofia Borisov

I have nothing but positive things to say about this school. The staff is considerate, supportive and knowledgeable. The program has transformed my child. They truly care about the parents, children and overall experience. I highly recommend it.

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Posted 4 years ago

EJ B

Andrew Gause and his staff are true professionals. They really care about their clients and are passionate about their martial arts. They take a strengths-based and compassionate approach to learning, growing, and appreciating the art/sport. Our son is enjoying the classes and thriving. We feel very well communicated with and connected, which was true all through the pandemic. We highly recommend this school to anyone interested in martial arts.

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Posted 4 years ago

Leah Davis

I signed up two of my kids during 2020 for the tiger class and we've kept taking them ever since. I think it was one of the best decisions I made for them during the pandemic. I see some of the best mask adherence here than anywhere else, and I feel comfortable that they make the safest indoor environment they reasonably can while providing the children with a "normal" experience. Obviously, they get a lot of exercise and have gained muscle and flexibility, but they also learn a lot about their bodies - what they can do, and what their potential is. They gained confidence, great posture, learned other ways to show non-family members respect (saying "yes ma'am," "no sir," good sportsmanship, etc.), experienced goal setting and milestone achievements, learned about setting physical boundaries, and became more skilled at finding peaceful resolutions to conflicts in their day to day lives. I'm pretty sure it also helped prepare them for in-person school - being in a big class of kids, listening to a teacher, etc. I also love that they learn some Korean word and phrases, even beyond TKD terms.

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Posted 4 years ago

Arianne Baldonado

WITHOUT A DOUBT, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! Incredible instructors and they are such great role models! My son definitely became more confident and more focused than ever before. Their dedication and skills reflect through our kids' actions.

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Posted 5 years ago

Malcolm Brown

Our child has been a student at Andrew Gause's Martial Arts for several months, including the summer program and the after school program. In this time, he has become more disciplined and focused. Yet he thinks that the program is fun, and is always enthusiastic about attending. The instructors have done a good job in keeping us informed about his progress and behavior whenever needed.

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Posted 5 years ago

Ijeology25

As a family, we love AGMA and highly recommend this dojang because it has been a very positive and rewarding experience for both of our children, especially our son who attends the afterschool program. In addition to martial arts, he is learning many positive life skills like patience, self confidence and self discipline. The facility is immaculate, the instructors are wonderful, very helpful and dedicated to helping each child succeed. My son absolutely loves attending AGMA and is always excited to go back!

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Posted 5 years ago

Jeison Arcos

Andrew Gause's TKD has been a part of a family for many years, now my 3 daughters participate. They enjoy the classes and during this Covid situation they provide great virtual classes, which allows for the kids to get some good exercise. At first it was a little confusing but now is working great, the instructors are always attentive and focus on each student weaknesses. I have seen the progress of my daughters, and I thank AGMA for all their hard work. Hope that we soon get back to the Dojan and back to normal.

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Posted 5 years ago

Shawn Alestock

This martial arts academy is like a partnership for our family in the Springfield facility. Our kids have been enrolled in Andrew Gause's Martial Arts for three years and counting and they have been a breath of fresh air since Day One. Even when COVID started the pandemic, they were easy to work with and tirelessly brainstormed to offer safe social distancing options for families to accommodate schooling and childcare needs. Our kids only fight going when they're sore the day after their serious stretching and workout sessions! Ha. It's easy to find, it's in a very convenient location, it's extraordinarily clean, and most importantly, it's staffed with model instructors who cannot be thanked enough for their diligence in running a tight ship and controlling the processes and operations in line with the Gause vision for his academy. Would recommend 1000x over!

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Posted 5 years ago

Naomi Sicks

As a mother of a son with Autism, I cannot speak highly enough of Andrew Gause's Martial Arts and ALL of the instructors!!!! I've known martial arts can be very good for people on the spectrum, but we've struggled to participate in group activities. It is rare that we find staff and instructors who are both structured with high expectations, but gentle, patient, and positive. From the first class, my son has felt supported and motivated to do well. At AGMA, we have found not only quality instruction and safe COVID precautions, but instructors who are committed to bringing out the best in each student. Thank you so much!!!!

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Posted 5 years ago

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Posted 5 years ago

Aria Bousquet

I've been doing taekwondo at this place for about 10 months now and my experience so far has been amazing! All the instructors and staff here are absolutely amazing and you can definately tell that they are passionate about what they do. They have handled COVID-19 very well by providing classes over zoom and they have begun to transition back to in-person classes that follow all the Covid regulations. What they teach you here goes beyond just kicking and punching. They teach valuable life lessons like respect, preservence, and leadership. While this place offers a lot for elementary school aged childern, their program is great for all ages, including adults. The instructors do a very good job helping each individual student. I've seen a lot of sucess and progress with the program so far. I've become stronger, more flexible, and more confident. It gives me something to look forward to every week.

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Posted 6 years ago

Hillary D

We moved here from the west coast a year ago and are so grateful we found this place. From the after school program, to the camps, to their responsiveness, adaptability and commitment to health and safety during COVID we have been continually impressed and thrilled with Andrew, his team and the dojang. They made the transition to the area positive and easy for our kids while helping them develop a new skill set.

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Posted 6 years ago

Mayya Soibnazarova

We absolutely love AGMA, the entire team is great and instructor Teri is just amazing! Our 5 year old son really enjoys his evening classes and noticeably becoming more confident and disciplined. I also want to say big THANK YOU to the owner for his flexibility, understanding and hard work during these challenging times!

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Posted 6 years ago

Carriza Visperas

Andrew Gause's Martial Arts has been providing exemplary Taekwondo training for my boys for the last 7 years. It started with our eldest son, Sean Visperas, when he was only 5 years old. 3 years later, my husband, Orlando Visperas , and our youngest son, Sam Visperas, also enrolled in their TKD program. Sean and Orlando earned their Black Belts respectively and continuously working hard with the help of their TKD instructors to further enhance their skills. I believe students will get the absolute maximum at AGMA because they offer great training programs for kids and adults, mixing enjoyment with self discipline and teaching self defense and at the same time educating people with the tenets of Taekwando to become a better human being.

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Posted 6 years ago

Gertie Nichols

We’ve been an AGMA family for close to 3 years now. Our boys (now 8 and 6) attend the after school program and summer camp. During the COVID-19 period: This school really stepped up. In addition to maintaining a website and YouTube channel with training content, they also offered weekday classes virtually via Zoom. This has been the saving grace of our quarantine. While we’ve had technical difficulties with every other aspect of our quarantined life, AGMA has a well executed set-up. Even with dozens of children in a session, all of the class time is spent teaching martial arts, not troubleshooting technology. They even have break-out sessions for small group training and offer 1-on-1 help after class. My kids love it and my 6-year old was even able to test for his belt virtually. This is not a belt factory. You won’t see 5-year old black belts running around. The school maintains robust standards for each belt and tip, but they also work with the kids to keep them motivated even when it takes a while to advance. In addition to the martial arts techniques, this school emphasizes respect, fitness, and hard work. The instructors are phenomenal and clearly care about the kids. After School Program: The school bus picks up the kids every day and takes them to Ravensworth AGMA school. They have time to do homework, have a snack, play with their friends, and they get a full lesson in each day. Summer Camp: The camp runs from 0715-1815 M-F. In addition to a martial arts lesson each day, the kids go on field trips to local parks, swimming pools, and Chuck E Cheese. Pack a lunch and two snacks each day; a pizza lunch is included on Fridays.

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Posted 6 years ago

Kerry Pace

I’ve been so happy with my daughter’s experience at Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts. She is stronger, more disciplined, more confident, and more flexible as a result of her training. The instructors are great; patient and kind yet still demanding. During the covid-19 crisis, they went out of their way to continue working with the kids virtually. The zoom lessons and training were effective and valuable. Last year, prior to the start of kindergarten, I was disappointed that my daughter did not get into the county’s SACC program. It turned out to be the best thing that could have happened.

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Posted 6 years ago

James Cubeta

My daughter has been attending AGMA for 3 years now, and it's been a wonderfully positive and rewarding experience for her and her parents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, AGMA started providing daily classes via Zoom almost immediately, and we're very grateful that she still has this to look forward to. Needless to say, I highly recommend AGMA.

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Posted 6 years ago

Suzie Bousquet

Fantastic staff who really care about the kids and work hard with them to truly acquire the skills they need to advance to each higher belt. Their Zoom classes are really great too. My 13-year-old does several a week (you can do the Zoom classes for as many days a week as you want for the same price). He really enjoys them and is continuing to progress.

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Posted 6 years ago

Jenny Marder

I can't say enough good things about Andrew Gause's program. My son attended the summer camp and now is in the after-school program every day. The instructors are wonderful with the kids. In addition to Martial Arts training, they work regularly with the kids on developing respect, focus, discipline, and building self esteem. But they also keep it fun and lighthearted with activities like dodge ball, games and Friday movies. They are vigilant and organized during dropoff and pickup. And the instructors occasionally send postcards in the mail with words of encouragement, which just blows me away.

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Posted 6 years ago

Joo Yi

My 5yo son has been attending Andrew Gause for several months now and I can not speak highly enough about their program. I have seen so much change in my sons physical capabilities, but more importantly he has shown so much more confidence and respect. The classes and overall program for young children are very organized and the instructors are amazing. My son is always eager to go to class and loves telling/showing me everything he's learned. I wish we had started when he turned 4!

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Posted 7 years ago

History In Context

I very rarely write recommendations, but I have found myself compelled to do so in this instance. Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts is a phenomenal school that combines the best of martial arts with character and confidence building. My son’s journey with Taekwondo began when he was four and ended abruptly when he was eight after experiencing a sparring competition resembling something out of a Karate Kid movie. Encouraged by a friend to try again when he was twelve, he returned to a sport he had truly loved. Through a series of exceptional masters he climbed his way back from a white belt to a red, only to have our military family move him yet again. This time though the stakes were higher, my son was competing at a national level in Taekwondo sparring and desperately needed an experienced instructor to guide him into his black belt. Master Gause stepped up to that plate and at every turn has provided wisdom and guidance to my son as his journey into Olympic level sparring has taken place. Through multiple ups and down, Master Gause has made himself available both in person and over the phone to address all of our concerns. Master Gause and his staff always take the time to listen to their students concerns, whether taekwondo related or not. He further provides an exceptional martial arts experience where the core tenants of honor, discipline and hard work thrive. Not only is Master Gause building strong martial artists, he is building children with strength of character and self confidence. The school, staff and Master Gause himself have helped my child spread his wings and soar. I can not thank them enough for all of their expertise and guidance along his young journey towards attaining his dream of Olympic gold.

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Posted 7 years ago

Allison Williams

My son has attended classes at Andrew Gause for about 6 months. He loves it and gets a great workout. I love the extra "talks" Master Andrew has with the kids about respect and positive attitudes. All of the instructors truly seem to love what they do. We also wound up at a fundraising event for school at Chuck e Cheese on the same day that Andrew Gause's summer camp was there. Our teachers were blown away at the discipline and respect the campers showed (especially in a place as chaotic as Chuck e Cheese). The teachers couldn't believe how every child in such a large group sat patiently and waited for lunch and that the noise level was totally reasonable. I think every teacher commented on how impressed they were with the behavior of the campers.

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Posted 7 years ago

Minh-Ha Le

We love Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts. The owner and instructors are very professionals and have interest in contributing to their students' success. My 19 years old son went there when he was a 3rd grader, and now he is a freshman at University of Pennsylvania. AGMA has helped him be more self-confidence and self-discipline. Now, my 6 year old daughter just join their After School program this year. She LOVES it. She would practice new Taekwondo technique any time, everywhere at home. The school year is not over yet, my daughter already asks if she can keep going to AGMA next year :)

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Posted 7 years ago

Raney Elbarbary

Positive experiences through and through with Owner and all staff.

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Posted 7 years ago

Mark Desmarais

We can not speak highly enough about the Tigers program. I have seen kids transformed before my eyes. I have seen the instructors hold a kids hand the entire class to help her through her shyness and within a month that same kid was progressing and smiling like she owned the place. The instructors have a unique ability to get eye to eye level with the kids and help them talk through their struggles. My son has been in the program for nearly 8 months and can not wait to go back every week! Highly recommend!

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Posted 7 years ago

Andrea Wilson

Program director and instructors are awesome. They foster respect, responsibility and discipline. My 6 year old who is a very sensitive and competitive soul has grown in confidence through this program with an eagerness to continue his self improvement. He loved the summer camp so much he wanted to continue with evening classes during the school year. Tae Kwon Do was not for all my boys but for the one who wanted to continue, this has been a wonderful children’s program.

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Posted 7 years ago

Kristina Sturgis

Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts- An Exceptional School Worth the Drive Surprised and delighted at how blessed we are by this talented team of instructors! Our family of four from age 7 to 54 each came to Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts with different expectations- my son to have fun sparring, my daughter to break things and learn to defend herself, me for self-defense and a challenge, and my husband to exercise and be with family. We all agree that we love coming to this dojang and are getting so much more that we expected! Andrew Gause’s has found the perfect balance in so many areas- discipline and compassion, physical fitness (stretching, strength, agility) and mental fitness (meditation & character education), the art of martial arts and practical self-defense, competition and fun. A further sign of the quality of this school- the amount of accomplished martial artists that it attracts and retains as students and on staff. The instructors are all great. They model what they teach and it never feels stale. Don’t settle for a convenient, average marital arts place; this place is amazing!

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Posted 8 years ago

Ida Sand

We previewed the Andrew Gause's Martial Arts program because it had excellent reviews and we joined because the reviewers were accurate. The instructors are knowledgeable and professional and my daughter benefits greatly from the weekly classes.She is building her confidence as well as setting and attaining weekly and monthly goals.

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Posted 8 years ago

Georgia Holko

Fantastic instructors! Would recommend to everyone!

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Posted 8 years ago

Andreina Sanchez

My 5y old daughter Olivia joined the After School program at Andrew Gause's Martial Arts a couple months ago. In a short period of time we have seen a great development is her self-confidence as well as a sense of respect for herself and others. She seems to enjoy Taekwondo and other activities they offer at the Fairfax facilities. We are very proud to see that she is becoming a more disciplined child as a result of her martial arts training. The instructors are professionals and very passionate about this art. They also have a genuine interest in contributing to their students' success. I am very excited about what lies ahead for Olivia!

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Posted 8 years ago

Sam Nguyen

I highly recommend Andrew Gause's Martial Arts for Taekwondo training. I am 30 years old and have never done any martial arts before this. Since joining about five months ago, I have physically gotten into great shape, built stamina, and have become more flexible. And although this may be a little silly to say as an adult, it has boosted my self-confidence, focus, and determination about everything in life. The instructors, students, and parents are all very friendly, and because of that it is a great community. If you're thinking about trying out a martial arts, this is the place to go!

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Posted 9 years ago

bruhvin

Excellent and dedicated Instructors/Masters, a combination of physical training and martial arts philosophy brings out respect, confidence, and self-discipline from Andrew Gause teaching. Highly recommended AGMA School to everyone.

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Posted 9 years ago

Mark Tate

Very happy with Tae Kwon Do here. My daughter and son both did the summer camps and were happy to go every day, exhausted and exercised well, and also filled with tons of information about family, Tae Kwon Do, and honor and respect. In addition, my daughter is still in Tae Kwon Do and it is wonderful to watch her exercise and learn more self confidence. I would highly recommend taking your kids there!

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Posted 9 years ago

Stephanie McNamara

We highly recommend Andrew Gause Martial Arts! Their staff is encouraging and dedicated to helping our son succeed. With the flexibility of classes they offer our son is able to thrive in TKD without missing out on other school activities!

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Posted 9 years ago

jong ham

My six year old son wanted to learn martial arts, so I signed him up for 5 sessions at his school and he loved it and wanted to continue his learning. He continued for few more months and joined the after school martial arts program. I signed him up for Summer camp, but he couldn't attend it because he was sick for a whole week. He was really sad. I'm Korean and all my friends don't understand why I have my son attending non-Korean owned Tae Kwon Do-Jang. Andrew Gause's Martial Arts school has varieties of programs and flexible schedules to meet demanding school and parents' work schedules. Instructors are caring and professional. Their constant teaching about self discipline and respect, carries into daily lives. My son was always shy and nervous in front of other people, but his self confidence has gone up. He is more outgoing, responsible, full of energy, says hello to adults most of the time and he is NO LONGER A PICKY EATER!!! I can't wait until my 4 year old decides to join the team. He is still timid.

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Posted 9 years ago

DanielJefferyMiller

Our six-year-old son has been a student at Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts for seven months now, and we have been delighted with the results. While there are a couple of martial arts centers closer to our home, we are glad we chose Andrew Gause: what has impressed us about their program is the focused personal attention they have given our son, combined with the professionalism and accessibility of the dedicated instructors and staff. Our son started the school year as a somewhat shy/insecure boy who also needed a little help focusing; seven months and two belts later, the discipline and self-confidence Andrew Gause’s team has instilled in him has greatly improved his concentration and drive. His desire to improve himself now shows itself in his schoolwork and at home. Each day he can’t wait to talk about what he’s done in Martial Arts, and the lessons he’s learning there are a nice complement to what he’s learning in school. We’ve already signed him up for Andrew Gause’s summer camp, and look forward to watching him grow with the program!

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Posted 10 years ago

Sheila Cuadros

What a huge difference Andrew Gause's Martial Arts has made in the lives of our sons. The structure they receive at home carries over to their after school program. They have become more agile and coordinated, but the greatest difference we have seen has been in their focus. They absolutely love going everyday. I highly recommend AGMA!!

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Posted 10 years ago

Mary Beth Waite

My daughter and I joined AGMA this year and we love it. They offered us a FREE one month trial and uniform. We were given all the information about fees/schedules/time commitments/etc. before we started our trial and were not pressured to sign up for more classes after the trial ended. They also gave us a discount for having more than one family member take classes. Classes are twice a week and it really is a class for all skill levels. I love that my daughter and I take classes together. Before I started I could not have done 10 push ups but now I can! We have both benefited physically but also mentally and emotionally from taking classes. Every class the instructors spend time talking about different values of TKD such as respect and what that looks like. We've had such a great experience that I signed our daughter up for several weeks of summer camp and her friend from school will also be going to the camp this summer!

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Posted 10 years ago

Tom M

I've been a life-long enthusiast of Martial Arts and when my daughter expressed interest in training, it was easy selecting Andrew Gause's MA over other options out there. I already checked them out in the past and the studio is one of the most professionally run, well maintained, kid's oriented programs in the area. Andrew's has a deep bench of qualified instructors who are cordial and work great with children. Their facilities are very clean and I always appreciate how they keep their mats very clean (something you don't see in every studio). The program of instruction is very organized, documented, with clearly learning standards, and pathways. The school provided equipment is also top notch for the intended purpose. They offer a turnkey solution - all your needs are addressed by their program and provided equipment. Another facet I haven't taken advantage of is the diverse and convienent options for alternative daycare solutions: After School Program (with pick-up), Summer Camps, ad hoc Day Camps when there are snow days and/or school closures, and fun evening activities so parents can get out for a date night. However, the most important detail is my Daughter loves going to class, has fun evertime, and is always excited to go train and practice at home. I love the enthusiasm she has for TKD and accolades for the instructors. I've also found the staff to be very understanding and flexible to help work around a busy family's schedule to meet promotion scheduling requirements. Highly Recommended!!!

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Posted 10 years ago

Pete Marchetti

This is a wonderful school, and a great option for after-school care for your child. My daughter started public school this school year (2015-2016) and we needed after school care. The dojang has a bus that picks our child up at her school, and transport her to the dojang. Since we are enrolled in the after-school program full-time, she gets all day camps on teacher work days, and even snow days (at no extra charge!) They provide martial arts instruction every day, time to work on homework, and playtime each afternoon. It really is the highlight of my daughter's day. She LOVES all the teachers and loves the classes. Everyone is super nice, respectful, and absolutely focused on the welfare and best outcome for my child. I happily recommend Mr. Andrew's dojang to anyone who is either looking for an after school care provider, or is simply interested in learning tae-kwon-do.

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Posted 10 years ago

Morgan Charlton

Andrew Gause martial arts has the rare combination of inspirational, patient, and capable instructors. Whether you are a parent, child, or adult you will find yourself looking forward to your next class in this enjoyable environment.

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Posted 10 years ago

beth slagle

Andrew Gause's Martial Arts has been an awesome experience! We chose this location for our 6 year old daughter as her "after-school program". She had never done Martial Arts before so we thought that this would be a great way for her to start. She is a "girlie-girl" so we were a little worried if she would adapt ok. She has absolutely LOVED it. The teachers are all wonderful and very helpful. She gets the "class attention" as well as "one on one" to help her in any way she needs. We have seen positive improvements at home as well as in the classroom. If you are deciding on Martial Arts programs / Summer Programs- This is the place to go! You will not be disappointed.

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Posted 12 years ago

Tammy Cruz

Very grateful that we chose Andrew Gause's Martial Arts School. Our 7 yr old son has been coming for just about 8 months and we see such a change in his self discipline. He is not timid or afraid now to be involved in contact sports or learn to stick up for himself anymore! He has made great new friends off all different backgrounds, belts and age groups! He has learned to speak in a foreign language while having fun too! He is staying physically fit while learning to protect himself which in today's world is a major blessing! He has only just begun to soar and we cannot wait to see where and how far this journey will take him! Special Thanks to Master Andrew and Mr. Jonathan. for all the attention they give to all the students and family at Andrew Gause's Martial Arts. I highly recommend this center for anyone looking to find their inner strengths! What a Blessing!!!!!!

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Posted 12 years ago

Elizabeth Doran Keromytis

Hi. I'm a 41 year old mom with a 6 year old kindergarten girl who has been in the Andrew Gause Martial Arts program for almost 3 months. I feel that writing a review is one way we can thank the Andrew Gause team!! We've had an extremely positive experience. My daughter loves the classes! For some background here, she is a strong willed and highly enthused 6-yr-old who thrives on discipline and structure. My natural character, however, doesn't quite match hers and I have to work hard to give her that sense of control in the world and in her day. (She's more like her dad :-) Andrew Gause's program offers the balance that I need as a semi-laid back parent and that my kid needs as a structure-loving child. Andrew Gause is neither "militant" nor passive in approach. I describe them to my family/friends as "commanding with care." They expect respect for oneself, instructors, friends and guardians but not through fear. Rather, it's accomplished with an attitude of "respect is just how we do it here and it's expected... so, let's have some fun learning how to kick!!" I really could go on and on. Basically, the Andrew Gause program has turned out to be the best gift we could give to her (and us!) as it is building her self-confidence in a healthy, fun and structured way. She is seeing (beyond our doors and her school) how to treat herself and others. Also important... I was relieved that Andrew Gause offered us a FREE MONTH trial! I was hoping my kid would like it, but what if she had hated it?!! I was at ease that we didn't hand over our money for a month to have her quit it after a week! You never know at this age!! So, as it was highly recommended to us by neighbors with three girls in the Andrew Gause classes --- We highly recommend it to others who have given martial arts training any consideration.

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Posted 12 years ago

Alexis Mitchell

I cannot say enough nice things about Andrew Gause's Martial Arts. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. The program is well-structured and yet still flexible. We love being able to take classes on different days depending on our schedule. My daughter started taking Taekwondo when she was five and we're now almost through our second year with AGMA. The staff here keep things fresh and fun and my daughter is still excited about taking classes. We've also done the summer program and were extremely happy with it. Mr. Jonathan is great with the kids. My daughter loved the variety of activities last year and we're excited about doing it again this year. The programs here have helped my daughter's confidence immensely. She's learning so much and having fun while she does it.

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Posted 12 years ago

Marc Cascio

Andrew Gause's Martial Arts has been the best investment that we have made for our kids. We have a 7 year old and a 4.5 year old involved, and we have come to view the instructors as part of our family, and the school itself as an integral part of our family life. Our daughter, Zoey, started last fall, and she now goes to her beloved "do-jang" every day after school. She has also attended myriad camps, and she has never , ever complained- in fact she LOVES it! Andrew and staff have given her self-confidence, motivation, and a salubrious hobby that has helped her grow in every possible way. Our son recently entered the "Tigers" program and he LOVES it. Ms. Meghan is an absolute SAINT with small children and we literally could not be happier with her or with the school and staff in general. My money and my kids go to Andrew Gause's Martial Arts- and we COULDN'T be happier about it!

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Posted 12 years ago

Mike Childs

I recently joined Master Andrew Gause's Martial Arts program at the age of 40+. For many years I wanted to join a school that I would feel comfortable with while at the same time realizing that I was probably on the older side of the new members. The support and attention each student receives is beyond my expectations. I received a call back from Master Andrew when I was contemplating on training in Taekwondo. I had trained in jiu jitsu in the 90's, but after speaking with Master Andrew, I thought his training was worth a try. I was not disappointed and hope to become a star student in his curriculum.

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Posted 12 years ago

Mark Gorak

We started our son on a trial membership and he was so excited and motivated to continue that we joined the school. He loves the challenges of learning a new language, exercising his body and developing a new skill. He has grown in confidence, strength and discipline. His little brother and sister were watching from the "sideline" and we saw the desire in them and so started them on the road to black belt also. Our youngest is in the Tiger program which is designed for 4-5 year olds. It is amazing to see how well the instructors teach with patience and true interest in each child individually. Never have my children complained about going to Tae Kwon Do. It is something they look forward to each week which I can't say for anything else. Andrew Gause and his instructors and staff are superb in every way and we couldn't be more pleased with all they put into this quality program.

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Posted 13 years ago

Diego Raso

I recently joined Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts, after several years away from a dojang. I grew up practicing Taekwondo, and I got to compete at a certain level in forms and sparring, so it had always been a fundamental part of my life. Going back to practice was, therefore, a significant decision for me, and the fantastic staff at Master Andrew’s school have made it very easy to feel welcomed and integrated in their family. Classes are varied, never the same, and they help me so much to relieve stress from my working day at the office. In just a few weeks, I can feel I am back in shape, and have regained my passion for martial arts. Every week, lessons include basics, forms, sparring, self-defense and physical fitness, so there is no space for boredom or repetition. Facilities are immaculate, and equipment is all high end and new. The Taekwondo curriculum is very well organized, and allows every student to remain engaged and make progress. For me, however, the main differentiating factor of the school is the incredibly knowledgeable and skilled masters, as well as the dedicated and supportive instructors. They instill a strong sense of discipline, respect and seek for excellence which I feel very identified with. Having been in the world of Taekwondo for over 25 years, I can definitely say that I would recommend joining Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts to my family and friends.

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Posted 13 years ago

s rana

Our son has started going to Andrew Gause's Martial Arts for a year now, and he thoroughly enjoys the experience. The instructors are very professional, and are able to create a positive environment at the dojang. Staffs are friendly and very cooperative, they are very prompt at addressing our concerns regarding our son or any other things. They are flexible, say for some reason you can't make it to class today, you are encouraged to go to the make up classes, that way you are always on track. This is by far the best place a child could ever be, in discipline wise, environment wise, and health wise.

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Posted 13 years ago

Timothy R. Hughes

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Andrew Gause's Martial Arts. Both our children participated in training for over a year now, my daughter starting at age 5 in the Tiger Class and my son starting at age 6 with the bigger kids. Even I as an adult have enjoyed participating in training when available. Master Andrew sets an excellent, disciplined, and ethical example for both his students and his employees at all times. He is unfailingly patient, helpful, encouraging and positive, but still pushing his students and team members towards constant improvement. It is equally gratifying to hear him coaching his students in class and coaching his team towards world class customer service. Each of the other instructors that we have worked with follow Master Andrew's example and demonstrate both right body mind and right mind during practice sessions. While definitely a "family" dojang, Master Andrew's operation clearly levels up appropriately as students advance to continue being challenged in a serious but appropriate way. This dojang is not a belt factory, but really is the kind of place that you picture when you imagine what your family could gain from martial arts training "the right way". I wholeheartedly and unreservedly recommend this dojang as an excellent training facility.

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Posted 13 years ago

Ellen Turner

As an adult looking to try martial arts for the first time, I spent a lot of time on the internet looking for a school that was close to me and would be a place where I would feel comfortable trying something new. Andrew Gause's Martial Arts exceeded my expectations. The instructors are knowledgeable and patient, and are able to work with many skill levels and ages at a time. I have never once felt uncomfortable in the classes, even though I am usually one of the older people and one of the lower belts there. The instructors are also very understanding of individuals' capabilities. If you truly cannot do something, they will find alternative exercises for you to complete. I highly recommend Andrew Gause's Martial Arts to anyone who is looking to begin martial arts training for the first time or for someone who is looking to start again.

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Posted 13 years ago

Yiping Osser

Andrew Gause's Martial Arts is unlike any other Taekwondo place you see in virtually every plaza. Andrew Gause's Martial Arts stands out because of its well structured programs, flexible class schedules for busy parents, friendly and attentive staff, and most importantly, the effort they put in to be an integral part of the community beyond the Taekwondo studios. Our children - 12 and 6 - enjoy their practices, especially the added fun time on Fridays^_^. I am pleased to see the increased confidence and a drive to reach higher goals in my children, and I attribute a big part of their success to Andrew Gause's Martial Arts!

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Posted 13 years ago

Beth Poplin

We have been more than pleased with Andrew Gause's Martial Arts program. The instructors there are not only skilled at Tae Kwon Do but exceptionally skilled at working with children of all ages. In addition, they are always staffed to meet the needs of the class. (If there are lots of kids in a class they will have at least 4-5 instructors.) We feel great about the progress our son has already made in the 4 months that he has been enrolled there. Our son is super motivated to go to class and progress each week. We attribute his motivation and happiness all to the instructors who make huge efforts to make the students feel comfortable with their skills. I knew this would be a great place to take TKD from the very first day as I watched the owner and many others instructors greet each student by name as they walked in the door. Ultimately, the instructors and Andrew Gause himself are respectful to the students who in turn learn to be respectful as well.

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Posted 13 years ago

Katherine Swett

I just wanted to thank you for your program. It's rare to find a place, dojang or otherwise, that is rigorous but not negatively competitive, and which supports the individual's journey while maintaining a happy community. Though I wasn't able to attend often, the time I was able to come grounded the other parts of my life, and helped remind me of the valuable, positive principles inherent in Taekwondo. Thank you for your valuable work, and good luck with its continuation!

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Posted 14 years ago

Irwin Oliver

We have been very pleased with our experience at Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts. Two of our children are enrolled – our son age 5 and our daughter age 7 1/2 . All classes start and end on time – since we have many schedules to mesh in our family that is vitally important. Classes are well organized even with students at different levels – each student is given personal instruction with a caring attitude and appropriate assignments. The Tigers Program is fun but FIRM. Misbehavior is not tolerated – similar to our family rules. But there is also an understanding of the energy levels of young children, so there is a variety in the activities, lots of movement, lots of fun, lots of patience, so no time to get “into trouble”. We are also happy with the reinforcement of respect for adults/teachers, as well as, other students. Last, but certainly not least, Jonathan (at the front desk) knows everyone’s name and greets each student enthusiastically! Wow! Thank you, Irwin & Karen Oliver

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Posted 14 years ago

Amina Basic

Our son is a very sensitive child . He has a very good and kind heart. He would walk away from argument and avoid confrontation. He wouldn’t even tell us if someone bullied him. We hoped that going to Andrew’s would help him get gain more confidence. We got more than we hoped for. Gianni is a different child. He is more confident, brakes down less and stands up for himself. We love how this training requires respect for our country, parents, teachers and others. It is a great way to teach discipline, values and self-confidence. Staff is amazing and helpful, and they offer support every step of the way. Master Andrew is an exceptional business man and runs a very professional, service oriented business. 10+

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Posted 14 years ago

Chris Simpson

Our son Jeffrey enjoys coming to Tae Kwon Do. He is always very happy when he leaves, no matter his mood when we arrive. The staff is great at making the children feel successful at reaching their targets.

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Posted 16 years ago

Aaron Hutchinson

Place looks nice. Very busy. Not sure why recommend closed.

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Posted 9 years ago

Vanessa H

UPDATE: Owner contacted me to apologize, solve the white belt issue, and indicate that Andrew Gause would work with staff to ensure this would not happen again. Her sincerity and willingness to address the problem was amazing. ORIGINAL: Generally, we liked the instructors and the format--they kept close watch on the kids to keep them safe. We disliked the lack of understanding given to a child with multiple learning disabilities. A minor infraction (walking on the mat with shoes on) was turned into a power struggle between an adult and a child, which resulted in the adult taking back white belt graduation papers because a crying child could/would not follow a series of unreasonable requests and directions. All of this hinged on the adult determining that the child was being "disrespectful of the mat" on purpose; rather, than the adult understanding that a child's auditory processing interfered with her ability to understand directions yelled across the room and then her severe anxiety prevented her from responding as the adult expected afterward. We came to Andrew Gause based on strong recommendations that taekwondo helped with self-confidence. We left with a 9 y.o. whose self-confidence was torn from her by an adult who should have known better.

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Posted 7 years ago

Nicholas Policy

Clearly it's a well-liked place to learn martial arts, but our experience as a week-long summer camp was not a positive one. The staff was never friendly or warm to the kids at drop off, and pick up was just as mechanical. Perhaps that's part of the martial arts approach, but it felt more like lack of enthusiasm than intentional restraint. To be fair: I called once to check on our kids and whoever answered the phone was kind and thorough, and our children did learn tangible skills like kicks and punches in the few days they went. Overall, I would not recommend this business for young children looking for a fun week of summer camp but perhaps that's not the service they're offering.

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Posted 2 years ago

Hoernisa T

My son has been going there almost two years and only advanced by 5 belts. He works really hard but don’t understand why he isn’t advancing to the next belt. I asked one of staff about if they have certain time limits for the kids to stay in the same level. She was rude and never answered the question.The kids spend so much time in warming up and changing. Sparing time is 2-3 minutes. I am not happy about this place and want to stop but my son wants to continue. Money and time are wasted. It is crowded and not enough space. Never recommend. Over crowded, over priced and under serviced. Even the instructors forms are not right! They care more about making money. I had to teach my son how to do proper push ups after 1.5 years!

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Posted 3 years ago

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