Lafayette Strong is a great place to train and feel part of a community. Jon is friendly,…read moreexperienced, and genuinely cares about helping you reach your goals. His dog is always there to greet you and adds a fun, welcoming touch to the gym. If you're looking for a place that's supportive and down-to-earth, this is it.

I'm a college professor in my fifties and my daughter said she wanted to do muay Thai. My response?…read more"What's a muay Thai?" I really didn't feel like arguing with a 12-year old girl, so I called the gym and spoke with Jon. Just talking to him on the phone felt inviting, and he said all she needed was a t-shirt and a pair of shorts, so we dropped by. My daughter and my son met some kids in the kids muay Thai class and became pretty fast friends while I sat in the gym watching their lessons. After about a month of just sitting there I decided I should probably be doing something physical. At first I was terrified to join the adult class, but every one of those folks reached out to offer assistance, telling me how to stand, how to hold my hands, how to throw punches, etc., and pretty soon it became a comfortable, regular thing. The conditioning classes are responsible for dropping my heart rate by 20 points and my BP went from 130/95 or so to 120/70. While I haven't lost much weight, I get weekly BMIs done and have lost about 15 pounds of fat while gaining about 15 pounds of muscle. It's a lot of work and sweat, but I love the community and even encourage students in my college classes to give it a whirl. You can't go wrong at Lafayette Strong -- everyone in that community is dedicated to helping themselves and everyone else to get better physically and at life in general. It has been the best adult decision I think I ever made.

The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. The facility itself is clean and safe. No mater your…read moreskill level, you will be welcomed here.

From the owner: At Champagne's Martial Arts Academy in Lafayette Louisiana, our karate kid programs are designed to…read moreinstill confidence and aid children in developing to their fullest potential. We seek to help build a solid foundation in life for as many children as possible, by assisting them in achieving a healthy mind and body through martial arts instruction. This well being will instill in them the self-confidence, focus and determination necessary to become strong and successful in every aspect of life. Our adult karate programs are designed to help one achieve self-confidence through physical conditioning and mastering the art of self-defense. We strive to train as many adults as possible to be physically fit and relieved of everyday stress and adapt in practical martial arts skill, which will assist them in becoming more confident and successful in every aspect of their lives.

I was a little never the first day of my trial Muay Thai class, but once I got there, the staff…read moremade me feel right at home. Everyone was down to earth and friendly. Both my girlfriend and myself loved the classes so much, we decided to enroll and continue going after the trial period was over.

From the owner: Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Personal Training, Fitness BootCamp & Fitness…read moreKickboxing.

Great coaches, great gym, and a great group of guys/girls in the classes.read more

Gladiators Academy is one of the best martial arts training facilities in the nation! World class…read morecoaches, large clean facility and helpful friendly staff make this Academy a go to!!

I've been attending gladiators for about 2-3 months now .The instructors are very…read morehelpful,encouraging and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend trying it out you won't regret it .

Gladiator is a great place for my daughter to let out pent up energy from being in school all day…read more Not only that but she gets to learn how to defend herself all while getting to grow from socializing with kids she never knew. The instructors work well with them and take the time to teach them. All in all it's a great place.

My oldest daughter has been attending karate here for early 2 years now. She enjoys the training,…read morelearning moves and all that fun stuff but I am seeing some development in discipline for her as well. Sensei Stacy and Shihan (spelling?) are tough but fair. I am looking forward to my daughter earning her belts and I suspect she will get to black belt as well.

My son Wesley ha been with Acadiana Karate sense 2015. In his four years he has grown in MANY ways…read more Going from D's in school to A's and B's. This ha given him the confidence and courage to TRY. Acadiana Karate works with the WHOLE person. They walk the journey with each person. Even holding their hand for moral support, if needed. It is a safe place for our kids to sometimes talk about hard things in their lives. We are grateful and blessed by all that Wes. has learned and achieved on his personal journey at AKI...

If you are looking for yourself or your child to achieve confidence, self discipline and self…read moredefence skills this place is for you! My son goes here and I have seen a huge improvement in him! Thank you guys for being amazing teachers! Friendly and supportive!

Train Unique is the BEST gym ever! It has been a life changer! The staff is incredible,…read moremotivational, energetic, knowledgeable, and compassionate! POSITIVE VIBES ALWAYS! Coach Linden is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Look forward to every session!

From the owner: We help Adaptive Athletes get Healthy and fit in a Fun and Amazing Community and learn healthy…read morelifestyle habits! We work with intellectual and adaptive athletes. Intellectual: Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Aspergers, and any other neurodivergent, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. Adaptive: Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Ataxia, Strokes, Amputees, and any other diagnoses. We can also help you arrange transportation. Special Needs. Disability. Disabilities. Fitness for Special Needs. Down syndrome. Autism. Traumatic brain injury. Spinal cord injury. Heart attack. Cerebral Palsy. Spina bifida. ASD. DS. TBI. SCI. Stroke. CP. Fitness for Disabilities. Special Needs Fitness

Best place to get not only your cardio but just an overall great Workout! The community is so…read morewelcoming and the staff is even better! I love this place!!

From the owner: RockBox Fitness is a leading fitness concept in Lafayette, combining kickboxing and functional…read moreexercises, taking your workout to the next level.