Grandmaster Chavez and her team are amazing! They work very closely with all children to ensure success. Our son has improved tremendously in school and home life due to the nature of learning in this sport. We are so happy we found Takai! Thank you all!

All the instructors are friendly, and knowledgeable. The school offers many styles, that way u will never get tired of our classes. All our instructors are very good at making sure we understand everything were being taught. They also help us with difficult techniques. I enjoy this school because we go to tournaments throughout the state and nation. To compete for trophies and medals. I appreciate the pricing of all classes its very reasonable and affordable.

Takai Mine is the best for beginners to those advanced in martial arts, specializing in taekwondo and karate. The kids are taught a wide range of skills from kicking, striking, forms, weapons, sparring, and are prepped for national competitions, through which they win a majority of the events. It achieves all of this while maintaining a small, family-like atmosphere with great communication and friendly environment. My son enjoys feeling the accomplishment and responsibility that comes with each belt level, and I notice his discipline and confidence at home as well!

The quality of instruction at this school is top notch. All the instructors are certified black belts. The owner of the school has been studying martial arts since 1978. Therefore she has a lot of knowledge to share with each and everyone of her students. I train at this school and I am a 1st degree black belt. i train in all four styles this school offers. I enjoy how many opportunities the school opens up for me through my martial arts career. I also enjoy sparring weapons board breaking and so much more that makes this school so great.

My son Martin has been coming to Takai Mine since 10/2020 and we are so thankful that even through the pandemic they have remained open. We love all the safety precautions as well as the positive interaction. We have seen his confidence grow, he is very respectful, and learning so much.

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!

My family has been a part of the Takai Mine Family for over 27 years. Both my children went through Grand Master Chavez’ program, and they got me to take class as well.Her program, besides developing the obvious self-defense skills, also develops self-confidence and discipline and hand-eye coordination. I feel these skills helped my children as they went through school and out into the world.Importantly, I feel Grand Master Chavez is a wonderful role model for young children, particularly young girls and young women. She is strong and confident. She owns her own business. One of her best attributes is her willingness to explore other styles and aspects of martial arts, and incorporating those pieces that fit her program. Her school doesn’t teach just Tae Kon Do or Karate, but is a wonderful combination of both with self-defense techniques from many different styles of martial arts.

Thank goodness for Takai Mine Karate! Our kids ages 5 and 8 really enjoy their time taking classes both in person and on-line. Our kids greatly look forward to their time in class and learn not only technique, but also about respect and behavior.The instructors, higher belt students, and staff are truly amazing and we have found this makes all the difference. The amount of dedication, care, interest, and skills they share with each student makes this place exceptional. Small class sizes allow for personalized attention, accessible for all levels and enable students to keep improving, interested, and having fun.I highly recommend Takai Mine Karate to any family who wants to express themselves through movement and have such a great time.

Takai Mine Karate is the Best! Owner and chief instructor Grand Master Antoinette Chavez is a 7th degree black belt and started her martial arts school in 1985. She has done an outstanding job meeting the recent challenges imposed by the covid-19 pandemic, providing effective and enjoyable training for both young and old in a safe environment at the school and also remotely through ZOOM. I have been her student since 1996 and at 69 years old I am grateful that because of her dedication I can continue my training during this time when it would have been simpler to just quit!

Great program. My grandchildren loved the instructor. We were treated like family!

Today I went back to class after being gone for about 15 years. While I was sitting in my car waiting to go in I was so impressed as I saw a young man wiping the door handles for everyones safety. When we went in we then had to get our temperatures check and wash our hands before, during and after class. Masks were worn throughout class and we were all spread out for safety. I highly recommend coming here, this was my first work out in a public gym since March of 2020 and I will be going back!!

Very happy I got my son into this. All the instructors are awsome!

I started at Taki Mine when I was four years old. Im now 23 and am an employee of the school. Last week I had a medical emergency at the school. Everybody at the jumped into action in order to help me. During the emergency a new family came in. Unfortunetly, due to what was happening to me, the family was not able to be helped as we would have done normally. I apologize to the family that wasnt able to be helped but I am very grateful to be apart of a school that would drop everything to help me. This school is my extended family.

Our son has been associated with the Taki Mine for 19 years. He started when he was four years old. He is now 23 years old and an employee. Last week he had a medical emergency. Unfortunately, at the same time, a new family came in wanting to get enrolled. While taking care of my son they were not able to do what it took to enroll the new family. As inconvenient as it probably was for the new family, it goes to show how much the instructors care about every person there. You are not a student or an employee; you are family!

I started at Takai Mine Karate in 1997. The school has taught me a lot about self control, respect, and discipline. I have enjoyed learning Tae Kwon Do, Shorin-Ryu, Shotokan, Escrima, and other self-defense techniques. Grand Master Chavez has positively impacted my life and helped me become the person I am today.This is an amazing school and I am proud to be a part of it.

In 1994, After training at another school for 13 years I became so impressed with Master Chavez that I made the decision to transition to her school. Although it was a difficult decision it ended up being one of the best decisions of my life. Over the next several years Master Chavez coached me to become one of the most successful competitors of my generation. Leading me to the medal stand at the junior Olympics, the US Open and the karate Pan American Games. Beyond the excellence of the training I received I also built life long friendships through the family environment that is engendered by everyone at the school. I can’t even begin to express how deeply I recommend this school for every family considering enrolling. It will be life changing.

My grandkids attend this school and enjoy going and learning Taekwondo.

Very clean facilities, friendly staff and instructor. Provided top-notch instruction.

This is one of the best karate schools I’ve been too! The techniques, the different styles of self defense, different styles of karate all together!!I went here at a very young age and am now about to continue on with a black belt. I’ve learned many different styles including Taekwondo, Shorin Ryu, Shotokan, and other styles of self defense and fighting.I would very much recommend coming here! This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn karate and how to defend themselves! Thank you Takai Mine!

Went here when i was a kid and now i send my 4 year old son! Hes very hyper and this helps so much with that! Hes even becoming more aware of his body! Definitely a great place to send your kids!

It is a great school for our three daughters. Here they learn discipline, respect for others, and also how to protect themselves. We love Grand Master Chavez and all of the dojo teachers.

THIS IS THE BEST TAEKWONDO AND KARATE SCHOOL!! THEY HAVE MANY OPITIONS FOR SELF DEFENSE, MY KIDS HAVE BEEN GOING HERE FOR 4 YEARS GRAND MASTER CHAVEZ IS AMAZING SHE IS VERY INVOLVED WITH THE KIDS! THE PLACE IS VERY VERY CLEAN AND THE STAFF ARE AWESOME YOU MUST GIVE IT A TRY YOU WONT REGRET IT!

I love our Martial Arts students and their families . Our mission is to help students be the best they can be, and achieve all of their Martial Arts goals . We teach Kali, Escrima, Tae Kwon do and Karate to all ages .

Grand Master Chavez is very knowledgeable, very polite, her martial arts program is well rounded from escrima to tae Kwon do. She will take the time work with you personally to further your knowledge in your martial art of choice. I appreciate the attention to detail. Thank you

Takai Mine Taekwondo is a great environment for kids, families and competitors. Grand Master Chavez instills confidence, respect and leadership in all of her students. Her national level experience brings a vast level of knowledge and experience in Taekwondo to New Mexico. I highly recommend Takai Mine Taekwondo.

Great place! Master Chavez is excellent with all ages and levels. I recommend this school to anyone interested in martial arts.

Did not enjoy it at all very rude people!!!!

Wonderful teacher. Professional and caring, martial art excellence!

This school has been heaven sent as far as my family is concerned. Master Chavez is amazing with all her students including our little guy with longterm attention problems. It is always a pleasure to sit through class and watch as all ages absorb her teachings in their own time and way. Thank you Master Chavez for creating this calm environment where familes can learn and grow together.

My son has been attending Takaii Mine for the last 10 days. That may not seem like a lot, but he has gone 9 of this entire days for about 14 hours. He is thriving in the encouraging and supportive format that Master Chavez has created. I see us being part of the Takaii Mine family for a very long time.

Thank you Master Chavez! I remember going to my first Takai Mine school tournament in 1997 and seeing all your students and black belts dominate in both poomse and Sparring. It was at that moment I knew to attend your school. It was the best decision I made because you taught me how to earn the next level by working hard and to never give up. I am very lucky to hold a black belt under your instruction and remember all of the fun car washes, out of state tournaments, Peter Lopez seminars,etc. You provided a strong foundation for me to build from and I cant Thank you enough! It helped me through College and now into my professional career. I Love you and am grateful that you are still training Gold Medalists on the National level. I still perform Koryo on the beach and Chung Moo which was always one of my favorites. Enjoy Ft. Lauderdale and bringing home the Gold medals!

My son has attended Takai Mine Karate for 3.5 years now and we could not be happier with the school. He had been at another school previously and my husband and I felt like he was not really watched there and skills that he was supposed to be learning were be learned improperly with no correction. At Takai Mine, his skills have been monitored by Master Chavez from the beginning. She has eyes in the back of her head. She also has a family atmosphere and the higher rank belts assist with the lower ranks and assist with ensuring that skills are learned properly as well. My sons confidence and focus began improving immediatey and have continued to do so over the years. We love Takai Mine Karate!

It is always a pleasure to work with Master Chavez and her wonderful school!

Amazing!!!

Here is our story ...My son Diego is a very serious child, since kindergarten he never looked for a fight over a toy, he preferred to give up getting it and not seek to attack, I have always been the mother to whom the teacher tells her that her son does not defend himself, which is too quiet, for his age Diego has a very thin complexion and is a very short boy. 1 year ago he was beaten at school by a 4th grade boy, much older in age and physical build. After raising a report, everything was solved by accepting that The Other Child has problems with the way he handles his anger. Diego after that became very scared, one day by chance he started to watch the karate kid movie 🥋. He would ask me to wear it every day and I didnt realize the huge impact that movie was having until he asked me to enroll him in martial arts school. Diego is now a child without fear, with respect for himself and for others, martial arts are a beautiful way of understanding discipline and control of your own strength and impulse.Thank you Takai Mine Karate for all the love and support to my son!“Being still and doing nothing are two very different things” ♥ ️