Our son absolutely loves Empower, Master Hama, and the staff. We highly recommend. Very disciplined but also loving environment!

Master Hama has put together a World Class Taekwondo program at Empower Taekwondo. Its not just his experience in Taekwondo that makes this an amazing program, but also his dedication and skills in working with learners of all ages. I am particularly happy with the emotional growth and support my two sons gain through their training. We are fortunate to have such a high class program right here in New Bern.

My two boys and myself have been learning Taekwondo with Master Hama since 3 years ago. Not only our skills have significantly improved, my sons attention and discipline have improved as well. Master Hama takes his classes and students seriously.

Master Hama and all his staff are excellent with their students while teaching discipline, respect, and self-confidence. They are also great in working with parents’ schedules. I highly recommend!

Our daughter loves Master Hama!!! She enjoys Taekwondo and Master Hama has taught her better focus and improved listening skills. She came for summer camps and is now in classes twice a week. Thank you Empower for being a great place for the family!! Strongly recommended!

Master Hama is wonderful with kids. His energy and friendliness always makes coming to Empower Taekwondo a pleasant experience! My son always looks forward to going and his focus and behavior has benefited from being in taekwondo. Thank you Master Hama and the staff at Empower!

I have been doing Kick2BeFit and self defense training with Master Hama for over a year now. Not only have I lost weight, but I have become stronger in other areas, too, like mental strength. He helps me in so many ways. And the man is simply fantastic with kids. I would highly recommend anyone to participate in any program Empower has to offer. I’m a student of Master Hama’s for life!

Master Hama, lives what he teaches! Persevere, indomitable spirit, respect, and discipline. My kids have enjoyed learning TKD from him and I have enjoyed TKD classes and the Kick2BFit classes. Here you will find the support you need to grow both physically and mentally! Master Hama has a way of convincing you to believe in yourself and that is worth every penny! He is by far the most energetic person I have met and that is a perfect match for any energy level of children! As parent, here you can find the support in teaching your children to respect others and have self-control and know boundaries are good, which provides that hour of respite for a parent knowing that after its not a battle to reestablish the rules again! Thank you!!

My daughter started here back in August and has made strides of improvement not only in physically learning this art but in her confidence in her own abilities as a student. We are excited to continue and see what progress she makes in the future! Thank you to the wonderful, knowledgeable teacher!

We love Empower TKD! Our two boys loved their summer camp - they learned TKD skills but also had many other activities that kept them very active! Master Hama is a gem - very well organized, delightful, professional and a great mentor/teacher for the kids! We are back again for virtual learning camp -- Master Hama has set up a great program so that the kids can do their online schooling but also get to be active and have fun!

Master Hama has a passion for people. He believes in each one of his students and their potential. You won’t be disappointed if you or a loved one enroll! This school is a great addition to our community.

This program is one of the best. Master Hama treats his students with the utmost respect and instills discipline in his students.In his program my daughter excelled. Master Hama makes learning the art of Taekwondo fun and exciting for all ages! Highly recommended.

Master Hama is an excellent instructor. Students learn discipline, patience, respect, and teamwork. I highly recommend.

Master Hama teaches more than just Taekwondo to his students! He instills self-respect and respect for others; he aids in teaching them doing good for & to others, is best for self confidence. Believing in yourself to make a difference in a positive respectful way! The old saying, it takes a village to help raise a child, can be realized here! As a parent , it is WONDERFUL to have another adult have your back onsubjects such as no back-talking, listen when others are talking, finish what you start, and apply your best even when its hard!Another amazing point to Master Hama and his programs is that it can include Adults too! Not all of us are made to enjoy spin class (no offense) so this gives me a great opportunity to get a workout in a fun and useful manner. Self-defense techniques are good for any person to know young or old!! This way it increases our family time because I am not just waiting & watching them and then squeezing in my workouts at other times! If you are at all considering an outlet for your kids energy or learning a martial art for yourselves! Do it with Empower TKD and Master Hama! It will not be a waste of your time or money!