Testimonials

Great new location! My Son AK is a student of Master Chris, and he attends three days a week for multiple sessions. Master Chris and his staff have welcomed AK into their family and AK loves being the best person he can and best student possible for Master Chris. Master Chris instills confidence in my soon to be 10 year old and shows him that there is nothing he can’t do. As a parent…. I am just in awe of the advances he is making and the little man that he is becoming. Signing him up for Taekwondo was the best thing I did as a parent as far as extracurricular, I just wish…. he (could) spend 8 hours a day for five weeks under Master Chris’s instruction!

New ownership of Guardian Way’s has a level of passion and enthusiasm for the community they serve through group classes and the after school program for kids. Highly recommend trying a class!

Absolutely the best Taekwondo Place ever….If I could give Guardian Way 10 stars, I would!…Master Chris is a pro that teaches with kindness and support…The customer service is beyond amazing, the kindness and support in their teaching style is beyond words, and the excitement and encouragement from all staff is real/honest. I trust my son is getting the best education and lifelong skills from this small business…My son went to bed tonight saying, ‘I feel proud of myself and all I have accomplished.’ That’s thanks to an amazing Master Chris and a fantastic school… Instructors like this are the ones who support and drive kids to be successful!

Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness has a terrific staff that coaches you through every step you need to know to become a great martial artist! My daughter goes there and she had injuries to her knee, hip and foot. She was able to work past these issues and overcome thanks to the wonderful teaching of Master Chris! She is now a first dan black belt!

My son has been here for 6 months. They are so patient. He really looks forward to attending his classes.

My children are in the Tiny Tigers program at Guardian Way. Along with martial arts, they are learning other life skills, like respecting others, helping teammates, and listening to parents. The masters have a very kind and special way of teaching and speaking with kids. The junior instructors are impressive examples for my little ones to aspire to one day. This is a wonderful business and a value to our community.

I have been coming to this establishment for almost ten years and it has been great to me. Not only was I able to learn martial arts and improve myself physically, I was able to improve my focus and increase my confidence. The staff is amazing here…They are all supporting but they also help you push your limits to become a better person.

It is great to see Guardian Way continuing the long tradition of Taekwondo instruction in the Edison Park neighborhood. My son came over to GW and with Chris’s instruction he overcame his plateau and his skills rapidly improved. My son has also found a great group of friends at GW, kids who enjoy training, learning, and completing together.

We have been with Master Chris for many years and absolutely love him and the atmosphere he creates!!! Our family is very happy here!!! Thank you, Guardian Way!

I was looking for an activity I could do with my daughter and stumbled upon Guardian Way’s family class. Having absolutely no background in martial arts of any kind, we were immediately welcomed and made to feel like family. The art of Taekwondo really spoke to us, and we are proudly working through our belt levels together.

Our daughter is in the Tiny Tigers program for the last year and also attends other classes during the week like sparring. She absolutely loves it! She has so much fun and the instruction is just right for the younger ones – the teachers at Guardian Way really have a gift of explaining things to young kids. In sparring the class is mixed ages and it’s wonderful to observe the bigger kids and what she can accomplish in the future as well as see the big kids interact so positively with the younger ones. She has learned a ton in a year – this is money really well spent! We are really happy to have found Guardian Way and Master Chris – she gets some exercise and just loves coming to class (no complaining from her!!).

These are great people! I started going to Guardian way last November and I’ve lost 20 pounds since. I’ve learned a lot of exercising techniques that have really worked I had hip problems and shoulder problems and instructor Victoria gave me special exercises that virtually cured the pain. I cannot say enough good things about these people. On top of all that I bring my nephew there and he loves it! A perfect place for families.

I’ve been practicing martial arts for 29 years, and signed my kids up to train under Master Chris Van Mieghem at Guardian Way Martial Arts. I couldn’t be happier. The instruction, discipline, and camaraderie is excellent, for all ages. I’m 50’ish and I train with my kids when my work schedule permits, and it provides the perfect balance to my hectic life. I strongly recommend Guardian Way Martial Arts to any one and everyone, all ages, for a great Martial Arts Program.

These training programs are the best in the state. The coaches are great, patient and supportive. Great job!

I enjoyed training with the coach greatly. Thank you for the amazing opportunity and awesome experience.

My kids love your school. Professional and individual approach is key in this job. So, thank you a lot.