Doma Taekwondo

One of the shcools is located in Steinway.
When I went to there I felt that they are dishonest.
So I just want people to know that the purpose of the business is to make money but they went to so far. I hope that they don’t see people as money.

This school goes above and beyond in every way you can imagine. The instructors are kind, knowledgable and compassionate. Students learn focus, respect, discipline and control. This is a great school for kids as well as adults. There is a community/​family feeling here. The tuition isn’t cheap but it’s worth every penny. Highly highly recommended!

Really expensive, $ 180 per month (if you don’t want to commit to thousands by purchasing 300 lessons) plus $ 4 for boards to break once a week. Then add the tournaments @ $ 50 – 70 a pop, plus boards again.
Once you get over the $$$, and it’s hard…
The school is wonderful! Best money I could have ever spent!

We started our son three weeks ago and have been gratified at the relationship they are cultivating with him. My son is 3 ½ yrs old and, typical of that age, he figits and loses interest but he gets a dedicated instructor at every class and is able to focus more every time he’s gone. Students eagerly greet their instructors and older students attend the youngest ones at all classes and thereby better their own learning by teaching others. In addition, parents are encouraged to bring to the staff’s attention any accomplishment your child has achieved outside the class, either in the home or at school, and they will present them with an Honor Student card. It’s a fine incentive system that reinforces good behavior in other environments. You really can’t ask for a more well-​rounded experience. We initially had two free trial classes during a promotion period and after the second trial were walked through the pricing structure in detail. We paid up-​front to bring our son up to purple belt; if he loves it we plan to let him continue. The price worked out to about $ 16/​session and we are encouraged to come as often as possible, recommended is a minimum of twice weekly. Since we did pay up front we feel it’s best for our son to go as often per week as our schedule allows in order for him to be able to more easily absorb his lessons without us thinking of the costs on a per week or per month basis. In the end, though, money was not our primary concern; we were looking for a place that would readily accept and enthusiastically teach our son and that’s exactly what we found.

Dishonest: They try to keep their exorbitant tuition a secret until you take a bunch of lessons.
The school is located in a basement by the N train Ditmars stop. I was greeted by a nice girl who agreed to let me watch the lesson in session. She refused to answer my question regarding the cost for classes, and insisted I would be provided with this information after I take 2 trial classes, so they can asses my abilities and assign me to the «right program».
The class I watched had three students and two instructors, both black belt dan 2 (that’s relatively low compared to other places). The students definitely got personal attention, but the instructors level/​forms were not impressive. Maybe they were having a bad day.
On the way out, the girl at the front desk asked if I want to sign up for the trial class. I was interested, but wanted to know what the tuition would be. I explained that I don’t want to come for two trial classes if the tuition is beyond my budget. All she would say is that it would cost somewhere between $ 110−150/ month. When I asked how the tuition is calculated she repeated her whole spiel about the trial classes assessing what «program» I need. she could not explain what programs exist nor what the differences between them are.
I started to loose my patients. I was sensing a scam. It became clear to me that she wouldn’t give the prices for a reason. I asked her if I can speak with the owners, since I don’t think they would want to loose a client just because she wouldn’t tell the prices. The girl behind the counter gave up at this point and summoned her co-​worker who was overhearing the conversation. The second girl was more helpful, but still would not provide prices. Only after I told her I’d walk out if they don’t cut the bull, the truth came out. Two lessons a week, cost $ 180/​month in a month by month payment plan! No wonder they were so fanatical about keeping this exorbitant price a secret. Who in their right mind would pay $ 180 at this place?!