iXL Martial Arts

We love going to IXL! They have friendly and dedicated staff who help all of our kids (and me) with our training. Not only do they teach American Taekwondo Association (ATA) classes, but also sparring, combat sparring, even Krav Maga. If you come often and put your effort in, you will get in shape and learn to defend yourself at the same time. There are lots of expenses with this program so be prepared for that but as a result, you will find a clean and professional gym, dedicated instructors and quality classes. Not to mention, there are several national champions at this school and if you train with the best, you'll become the best.

What can I say?! It's only been a couple of short weeks. Our two daughters have been shown more discipline with love, more respect, more kindness, more patience and more encouragement than they are have with any other activity that they have been in. I was so afraid of placing the girls in Martial Arts. I didn't want aggression, threats, intimidation. I was so uneducated, it seems. One of our daughters suffers from a few different disorders and trusts no one. Hearing her speak about wanting to share her feelings, express her emotion with Master Carrol and Master Chan is beyond mind blowing to us. We came to iXL as desperate parents, we didn't want to run to a doctor, try medications that alter their growing mind and bodies. We were exhausted. The girls would argue, be disrespectful to us, were lazy, entitled, struggling with self-confidence after a couple of traumatic life events, didn't know their place in the world. After just a few short weeks, we are hearing things like, "yes ma'am", "yes sir". They are automatically doing things that they know should be done, they are focusing better in their studies. Things aren't perfect, however, it's night and day from where we were a few weeks ago. Master Carrol provides empathy, ease, forgiveness, compassion and has a special knack for speaking to young children. Master Chan is fast-paced, assertive, positive, cheery, and works tirelessly. He commands authority in a way that I have never seen before. It's his obvious knowledge, confidence, respectful nature that bounces off of him and automatically makes you listen and learn. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found iXL! We drive an hour round trip twice a week, passing many other facilities. I believe that there are none like iXL. It's more than a class, it's a family, a safe place. I would leave my girls in their care, without thinking twice, even outside of a "class" setting. I can't thank iXL, Master Chan and Master Carrol enough for what you have already given our family. I can't wait to see where this journey leads us. -Belto Family

The best martial arts academy in Leawood area!! They do a great job with kids and adults alike!!!

My 5yo granddaughter started well over a month ago. We go three times a week but she would go more if we could as she really loves the classes. All the instructors are enthusiastic and so patient the with students and work hard to make it fun and keep their attention. They focus on stranger danger, discipline and living a healthy lifestyle. There is huge focus on stranger danger and teach, demonstrate and have the students do the same response over and over. It may seem boring to some, but to a 5yo this means that should they ever encounter a bad situation, they would instinctively know how to react and what to do. The confidence this builds is fantastic. We plan to continue for as long as the granddaughter wants to participate. I highly recommend this studio. They have introductory specials which allowed us to check it out.