Inspire Martial Arts & Fitness — Local services in Burbank

I could not love Inspire Martial Arts more! The staff and students are extremely supportive and have been since day one. I was terrified my first day, but Chief Instructor Kati, Instructor Donna, and all of the students made me feel welcome and at ease. I never feel intimidated asking a question, and I love that the more advanced students take it upon themselves to help and encourage newer students. Even today, after 7.5 months, a more advanced student stopped me to correct my form. This was, and always is, done with encouragement and never judgment or arrogance. The owners and instructors have created a wonderful, non-competitive community where everyone roots for and helps everyone else. I also love that this studio focuses on growth: not only in martial arts, but on personal growth. The instructors do this through a combination of encouragement and hard truths. And because of both the encouragement and the tone with which the hard truths are delivered, we never feel torn down or that we are less than the instructors. There are no gurus for us to revere, not even the Grandmaster, a 9th degree black belt. Even though I’m nowhere near his equal in martial arts, I am his equal as a human being. This has always been clear. Both the encouragement and the hard truths are simply people trying to help others live their best, happiest lives, both in and out of the Dojang. And 99% of the time, it’s sage advice. After 2 months of kickboxing, I knew my son, who is on the autism spectrum, had to take Taekwondo at THIS studio. Even though I had already purchased a package off of Groupon for another studio, I ate that cost and signed him up at Inspire. Chief Instructor Kati was extremely generous in giving me about 30 minutes of her time to discuss my son and how we could work together to support him. My son LOVES Inspire and is thriving. Kati works really hard with him both on the sport and on behaviors that have been harming him outside the Dojang. She is in constant communication with me, and I feel very comfortable addressing my concerns about his behaviors with her, so she can support him on the mat. Instructor Kati does more than go above and beyond, and I am so grateful to her and the rest of his class for being very welcoming and encouraging. I am very grateful to Inspire Martial Arts for the fun, intense exercise, the support for my son, and the constant challenge to be better, both on the mat and in life. Losing 22 pounds since May doesn’t hurt, but this Dojang has done so much more. Therefore, my daughter will also be starting as soon as she is old enough to be in her...

After conducting extensive research and visiting numerous martial arts classes in Glendale and Burbank areas, as well as conversing with instructors and students, we ultimately made the decision to enroll my 10-year-old son in Inspire Martial Art and Fitness located in Burbank. From the very beginning, Inspire Martial Art and Fitness has provided a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The older students continue to demonstrate remarkable patience and attentiveness towards newcomers and those with lower-level belts. Throughout our ongoing experience, the instructors consistently maintain a positive attitude, which is both encouraging and inspiring. The staff and instructors are professional and exceptionally friendly. The cleanliness of the facility is consistently maintained at a high standard. Additionally, the availability of extracurricular activities such as the March Break camp and Summer camps continues to provide valuable opportunities for growth and engagement. The environment fosters a healthy and positive atmosphere, which is conducive to effective learning. Moreover, the curriculum not only continues to boost my son's self-confidence but also instills important values such as perseverance, respect, and leadership. The Grand Master's dedication to investing time in students of all levels, from higher-level belts to small children and newcomers, remains unwavering. The philosophy at Inspire Martial Art and Fitness goes beyond teaching martial arts skills; it emphasizes ongoing mental development, aiming to cultivate the best version of each individual for their life and society. Furthermore, the class extends beyond martial arts techniques, incorporating playtime and fun activities, which my son continues to thoroughly enjoy. In conclusion, our experience with Inspire Martial Art and Fitness remains overwhelmingly positive. My son's ongoing enthusiasm for the class is such that he is reluctant to leave the facility once the session concludes. We are exceedingly pleased with our decision to enroll and wholeheartedly recommend it to all parents seeking physical, mental, and enjoyable development for...

I don't normally review businesses, but I'm happily reviewing Inspire Martial Arts because it has been such an important place for my son and me. My son was not interested in "ball sports" - baseball, basketball, soccer- but we wanted to keep him active, and a family from his school suggested martial arts. We checked out a few schools in the area, and although my son was interested, or we weren't impressed with the schools themselves or the instructors. When we stepped into Inspire Martial Arts it was a different story. Not only was the staff helpful and respectful, but the students were immediately friendly and went out of their way to greet us. Inspire has created a culture of respect that was immediately felt. I noticed they had family classes that parents and kids could take together. I decided to join and take classes with my son. It was the best move I've ever made. Three years later we're on the verge of getting our black belts together, we've made countless friends, we are in better shape, and we are inspired daily by Master Keith Winkle, his wife Chief Instuctor Peregoy, and the rest of their amazing, professional staff. I can't recommend this place enough. This place lives up to the...