Master Scarsella's World Class Tae Kwon Do
About
Master Scarsella's World Class Tae Kwon Do offers comprehensive martial arts training in multiple disciplines including MMA, Judo, and Karate. The gym is led by a team of experienced Masters: Maryam Choucha, Justin Scarsella, Victoria Peters, and Kiam Moriya, who provide professional instruction with a focus on technique, strength, discipline, and balance. Members benefit from a structured curriculum that extends beyond physical skills to include mental development and character building.
Members consistently praise the positive environment where students learn focus, memory, kindness, and respect alongside martial arts techniques. Parents report that instructors use effective teaching strategies to engage every student, making each individual feel seen, heard, and respected. The Masters are described as patient, kind, and competent, with specific mention of Master Moriya's attentive instruction and Master Scarsella's mentorship. Families appreciate how the program helps children gain confidence, step out of their comfort zones, and develop both physically and emotionally while having fun.
The gym has cultivated a strong sense of community, with multiple reviewers describing it as a family where students receive personalized attention. Members note that their children not only learn high-level kicking techniques and prepare for belt testing but also develop life skills that contribute to their future success. The combination of professional instruction, positive values, and engaging teaching methods creates an environment where students of all ages thrive.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the patient, kind, and professional instructors who make every student feel seen and respected. Parents highlight how their children gain confidence, focus, and life skills while having fun and learning martial arts techniques. Specific instructors like Master Moriya and Master Scarsella receive direct commendation for their attentive teaching and mentorship. Reviewers emphasize the positive environment that teaches values like kindness and respect alongside physical training, with multiple families enrolling multiple children due to their satisfaction.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Phillip Casteel
2 years ago
My grandson loves it and he amazes me how high he can kick. He will test for his black belt in January and they teach more than just taekwondo, strength, discipline, balance. And he loves it 🥋🥋
Ellen De La Mata
6 months ago
My daughter just started so she has only attended two classes but so far I am very happy. Master Moriya was her instructor for both classes. He is patient and kind to each student making sure everyone understands before moving on to the next activity. The most important thing is that Alyssa is enjoying going to the classes.
jennifer brown
2 years ago
MSWCTKD has been the best experience for our daughter! Such a positive environment where she’s learning more than just taekwondo: focus, memory, kindness and respect are part of every session! We love being a part of the MSWCTKD family!
Rosary Godwin
4 months ago
I wanted something for my son that will help him focus, boost his confidence, and just get him to step out of his comfort zone. Not only did he achieve all that, he is also blessed with the mentorship of the BEST instructors in this discipline. They are the most professional, kind, and the most competent hard-working group of Masters. My son is in such good hands and I really see a bright future ahead of him thanks to Master Scarsella’s World Class Taekwondo.
Kelci M
2 years ago
We signed up our oldest about a year and a half ago, and recently got our youngest started as well. I am always impressed by the teaching strategies and differentiation the instructors offer to engage and enhance the learning of every student! They also do a wonderful job of making every student feel seen, heard, and respected. The modeling and values taught are the best aspects of this program & it happens all while my boys are having fun, growing stronger, and gaining confidence. We appreciate everything that these instructors have poured into my kids.
Contact
268 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Maryam Choucha
Master/Instructor
Master
Justin Scarsella
Head Master/Instructor
Master
Victoria Peters
Master/Instructor
Master
Kiam Moriya
Master/Instructor
Master