Master Lee's World TaeKwonDo — Local services in Houston

Not sure if those reviews are incentivized by the school; "write a review and get one month free" type thing or from parents that have never been to other schools , but something doesn't add up. From a parent of a decorated high built rank kid with medals and achievements locally, regionally, and nationally, I was shocked to see the low standard and poor environment at this school. If this is what y'all think is good then you haven't seen a decent martial art school.

If you're looking for someone to teach your kids the tenets of TaeKwonDo, and not just kicks and punches, this isn't the school for you. The master here crushed those tenets in no time. RESPECT isn't in his dictionary, unless he's on the receiving end of that. He spent more than half his time with us attacking, criticizing, and trashing the prior school we came from even though he said he doesn't know it nor does he know the master there. Talk about INTEGRITY!! Just because it's not him that earns him the right to speak poorly of them and make them to be a terrible school. Super arrogant and disrespectful.

You can brag all you want about yourself and your accomplishments, but you can't criticize others with absolutely no knowledge of them.

To try and appear superior, he asked my son to demonstrate some kicks and quickly went on to mock and criticize him. If you know anything about any sport you would never ask someone to demonstrate anything while wearing jeans and without warming up, specially with high kicks that will stretch his muscles and could easily pull one off. Gladly my son was taught by a great master before so he wasn't phased by the ignorant criticism nor he was intimidated. He kept his cool and continued to behave respectfully like he was taught. In fact I was so proud to see my 9 year old demonstrate the tenets of TaeKwonDo at a much higher level than his master; respects, self control, courtesy, integrity!!!!

After every lecture about how dumb other schools are for doing certain things a certain way, he went on to explain his way which was almost identical, sometimes worse, than that of others. I also felt proud to see my son pointing out all the violations of TaeKwonDo tents this master committed within the 15 minutes he spent with us. Credit goes to his prior school and master for deeply rooting those standards in our kids. Next day we came for my son to participate in a regular class, needless to say, were never coming back. It turns out those people know nothing about warming up, just bring those dogs out and let them go at it!! Let alone the overly crowded floor and high instructor to student ratio. Pay for water... and many more things her we never seen nor thought exist in this day and time.

The visit made me admire my son's prior school that much more and feel bad for the kids in this school... y'all should know your options and do what's best...

When I was a teenager I took Kung Fu. I never thought much of TaeKwonDo and had full intentions of signing my twin boys up for Kung Fu. We'd visited a couple of Kung Fu studios and I wasn't feeling inspired. I felt the boys needed more. And it wasn't the curriculum, it was the instructors and environment. Well, one of the boys' school friends had his birthday party at Master Rick's Talium TaeKwonDo. That's when we first met Master Rick. We were immediately taken with how well he engaged the kids. The kids were all having so much fun and one of our boys, who (at least at the time) wasn't quite as confident in himself, just lit up when he got to break a board. He could do that!! Wow! That was in January. We're now in June and they are Orange belts and look forward to each and every class...and we practice every chance we get, too. They have grown so much more than we had dared to hope for from this experience. We have also seen so much more of who Master Rick is in that time, too. He's a very inspiring, passionate, compassionate and easy-going person. He's a true role model for kids and adults alike and he pours everything that he is and all his passion into what he does...a true leader. The kids want to learn more and work hard. I have seen other kids join that have made remarkable transformations in a short period of time. Master Rick knows how to inspire them and push them in just the right ways. He has also inspired my wife and I. We joined at the beginning of May. Now, I have to remember that I'm not a teenager anymore.. heh. I hurt in places I never knew I could hurt. But I couldn't be happier with my choice to join and learn, too. It's a journey I never thought I would want to take. And the only reason I'm doing it is because I can think of nobody other than Master Rick to lead me on that journey. Thank you Master Rick for inspiring our boys and us. You are a great inspiration to every life you touch. And...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Master Lees Taekwondo Academy, and I couldn’t be more impressed. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that immediately made me feel like part of the family. Master Rick is an exceptional instructor who clearly cares about his students’ progress and well-being. His approach is both professional and supportive, ensuring that each class is not only educational but also fun and engaging.

The facility itself is spotless—immaculate in every corner—and reflects the academy’s commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment for all. It’s evident that the staff takes great pride in upholding high standards of cleanliness and order.

Speaking of the staff, they are incredibly professional and knowledgeable. Each instructor is highly trained, approachable, and eager to help students grow at their own pace, whether they’re beginners or more advanced practitioners. The family-friendly nature of the academy makes it a great place for all ages, from young children to adults.

Overall, Master Lee’s Taekwondo Academy offers an excellent balance of professionalism, cleanliness, and a welcoming environment. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to learn Taekwondo in a positive and...