Takai Mine Karate
About
Takai Mine Karate offers comprehensive martial arts training in both MMA and karate disciplines, creating a well-rounded experience for students of all ages. Under the leadership of Grand Master Chavez, the gym blends traditional martial arts values with practical self-defense techniques and modern fitness elements. Members consistently praise the school's clean facilities and family-friendly atmosphere, noting that it provides a safe and respectful environment for learning and growth. The curriculum includes not only core martial arts techniques but also weapons training, offering students diverse skill development opportunities.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Grand Master Chavez as an excellent, professional, and ethical instructor who leads with heart, respect, and wisdom. They describe the gym as a welcoming, family-friendly environment where students of all ages improve their skills while learning valuable life lessons like respect and conscientiousness. Many note the clean facilities and safe atmosphere, with several families training for multiple years and achieving significant rank advancements. Specific praise highlights the blend of traditional martial arts, fitness, self-defense, and weapons training that makes the experience both fun and meaningful.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Kunal Chatterjee
4 years ago
Our two kids are learning taekwondo from Grand Master Chavez and her excellent team for more than 3 years now. Our daughter received her black belt under Grand Master Chavez’s guidance and my son is two ranks below the black belt rank. It has been a great experience and journey for all of us. Our kids improved a lot. Possibly the best training center in the state.
Diana Smith
a year ago
Grand Master Chavez and staff are always welcoming and so polite. My daughter has been training with them for over 2 years now. She’s excelled and has really improved with her skills. Great school and very family friendly! Not to mention very clean.
fatfreeforonce
5 months ago
🥋 I’m a proud 2nd Degree Black Belt with Takai Mine Karate, and I couldn’t be happier to be part of this amazing family. Grandmaster Chavez has such a wealth of experience and education — she leads with heart, respect, and wisdom. Every class blends tradition, fitness, and real self-defense in a way that’s both fun and meaningful. The students and instructors truly make this a place where you can grow, learn, and feel supported every step of the journey. 💛 Millhorn Kyosa 🙏
William Babb
4 years ago
Takai Mine has been an amazing martial arts school for our son. He has learned valuable skills and is learning to me respectful and conscientious. Grandmaster Chavez has been an excellent instructor and coach for our son and countless other students. We highly recommend her school!
Lisa Lucero Anglada
2 years ago
It's been a while since my last review. GM Chavez is the most professional and ethical instructor I have studied under. It's a safe, respectful, and friendly environment. As a public school educator, I endorse this school as a safe school. I like it more than other schools because we learn several varieties of martial arts and weapons training.
Contact
1027 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 3:30 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed