Pouncing Tigers, Inc.

This place is the real thing. Master Ken Gibson is a brilliant teacher, and I should know: I’m a black belt who used to teach kids! Their approach is firm but fun, adding discipline and focus to silliness and humor to keep the kids engaged. If your kid has trouble paying attention or you think they need some structure and confidence, take them to Pouncing Tigers, and you’ll quickly see a defference. Affordable, clean, professional, inspiring.

My son has been going for a little over a semester, and he loves it. Mr. Gibson is a great teacher — firm but also kind. There are always a lot of young black belt co-​teachers, too, so the kids get plenty of attention and have someone to look up to. It’s good exercise, it’s lots of fun, the kids learn self-​restraint and hone their memory, and they even learn how to count in Korean. I’ve been thrilled!

When I first purchased this Groupon for my son who is 8 years old, I just thought it would just be another class that he can find interesting for a while and then call it quits… To be honest, my SON LOVES THIS… that fact that his Instructors are so great with him and the other students, I find it to be very pleasing. They (Mr. Gibson, Mr. Daniel and Mr. Michael) are excellent with kids. They have patience, they take their times to teach them not only martial arts but also educate them academically about foods etc., that can be a danger/​unhealthy for them but «good for the enemy»… :-) My son is a chubby kid. The fact that he attends martial arts 2 to 3 times a week, this has not only helped him to lose weight but he has learned that drinking water is something that is a must, he’s become reluctant to having junk food. He easily says no to junk food and would rather have a healthier snack.
He enjoys it! He has fun and he comes home and we practice. I love attending the classes with him. To see how much he grows every class, its exciting. Its pleasing to have something else to share with my son. I have had a similar training in self-​defense, so I am able to help him understand the fact that you must always control your balance, never give the enemy leverage to take advantage of you if you stumble. Balance, posture and control leads to one thing SAFETY!
So I hope that my review has answered many questions and/​or convinced you to have yourself or your child join.
They are amazing gentlemen and when my groupon expires my son will continue to attend Pouncing Tigers because every time he goes, he is «one step closer to a Black Belt».
Thanks!

I was super excited when i purchased a Groupon deal for my beloved nephew for martial arts. I thought it may have been too good to be true since there wasn’t 1 review for this place. I took the risk and purchased it!
Sure enough I called and the Instructor of the class Mr. Ken Gibson, he was of absolute help and super kind.
My Nephew’s first class went like a breeze. He recieved his uniform and his white belt at the end of class. Mr. Gisbson was great with the students. Small class of about 6 – 8 kids.
Small intimate studio in Harlem was great and easy to get to; the staff is welcoming and attentive.

We love this class! Mr. Gibson is an excellent teacher. The kids really respect him and they have so much fun. My son has learned not only valuable karate skills, but he has also gained an incredible amount of confidence and self esteem. And his birthday parties are fantastic! He takes care of everything!