TONCHU Martial Arts Vinings

"This company traps you into a three year contract that ends up costing you thousands. Be prepared to commit your child to them for three years. The only way out of the contract is if you move farther than 25 miles away from one of their locations. They have strategically placed their locations so that if you move to a different part of town you are always 25 miles from one of their locations. Also, if you do sign their contract, make sure that you contact them in writing close to when the contract ends because if YOU do not go out of your way to tell them that you want the contract to end when it is supposed to end they will continue charging your card every month as if you have extended the contract. Unbelievable. Read the contract VERY carefully, all the fine print. They know what they are doing to get your money. They talk a lot about having an honorable character and make a big production when “evaluating” your child’s character to make it seem very prestigious that your child has been chosen for their program but the company itself lacks honor and integrity."

"Great instructors and curriculum and culture . Smyrna is lucky to have them . The instructors not only have practiced Tkd or adjacent traditional martial arts at a high level but they continue to pursue teaching as well as learning with unbridled enthusiasm . Curriculum is easily accessible anywhere with internet and this is actually rare in my experience."

"I do not recommend this Taekwondo school. Read other people’s reviews. I normally do researches before I do anything but with these guys I made a terrible mistake. I knew I was getting into a contract, and only skimmed through the text superficially. I didn’t read the entire terms of agreement. Do your research. Learn from other people’s mistakes, from mine and other reviewers’ here. Look out for a 3-year contract they get you sign that you cannot get out of unless you move to a place that’s more than 25 miles away from all of their 4 strategically spread school locations around Metro-Atlanta, or you (their student) should be disabled. If you’re in Atlanta you are stuck with them for 3 years. During this COVID-19 stay at home advisory and schools closed they were open and sending emails that they’d remain open but had to reluctantly close eventually after everyone. However, they force everyone to continue getting training through Zoom without first getting their consent. Not all people live in residences that’s convenient for such mode of training. Some people may be living in small apartments that won’t make trainings at home possible or easy. I’ve asked them to temporarily suspend my daughter’s membership and pause their monthly electronic bank draft until we get through this COVID-19 situation as I’m not working to earn anything as well as my wife losing her job, but they refused. They only care about themselves and besides, while they teach about respect, integrity, etc... me and wife aren’t treated respectfully by Master Chun. I’ll never give up and will continue to find ways to legally break this contract. Terrible toxic contract. Stay away."

"In the world of grade inflation, "everyone gets a trophy," and lowered expectations, this center is a glimmer of light. The teachers are demanding, call on the students to make sure they are paying attention, are not afraid of reprimanding poor performance while guiding for proper techniques. The masters at TONCHU are training my son for LIFE in the real world. My son is learning the difference between "passing," "good," and "excellence" as he decides to push for the best he can do. I love the way the teachers challenge the students, firmly, yet clearly in a caring way . This place is a rare jewel for children."

"My daughter started taking classes at Tonchu Vinings before her 4th birthday. We are still taking classes 2 years later. The instructors are so patient with children. Really unbelievable . . . like child whisperers! It is so nice to have another authority figure for your children to look up to and aspire to be like. Also, a great birthday party venue. The instructors do it all for you, from decorating to cake cutting. I can't say enough good things about this Martial Arts school. Would recommend you come in and try a class if you are on the fence for you or your child. We will see you there!"