By far the best mixed martial arts gym for kids in Florida. The head instructor Rafael is a world…read moreclass practitioner, his technique and knowledge of the sport is second to none. The way that they teach to the kids is fantastic my 2 kids 7 years old twins boy and girl love it!!! The environment is also great and the other training kids make they feel welcomed and they more then happy to teach one's to each other. I am so happy to be part of excelente trying and family place . Ellie Buccelli

I visited this gym while on vacation in Deerfield. I was welcomed just like I am welcomed at my gym…read moreback home. Everyone in the gym (professors, coaches, training partners, front desk, etc) was super supportive and friendly. I highly recommend this establishment for both new and experienced grapplers!

Is the best school in town with the best instructors! They give the best to discipline and…read moreGuidance, the students end up very successful in life I highly recommend!

We went to this place for about a year. My son worked with an instructor and sadly, that good…read moreinstructor left to go to college. Grandmaster Bonaparte knew about this, but did not make plans for a replacement instructor. My son was supposed to continue with a class since his instructor had left. We waited for Grandmaster to follow up with us. When he finally did he said my son could not be in the class and he said he had no one available to give him private lessons. To add insult to injury, Mr. Bonaparte took a week simply to return our phone call. We thought Martial Arts were for building up a student, not leaving them hanging out to dry.

Our whole family loves Kimura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!…read more Both of my daughters and my husband train here, and my girls actually started as young as 3 years old. They absolutely love it, and as a parent, I see so many benefits. It's amazing for discipline, keeps kids active and in shape, and most importantly -- teaches them confidence and self-defense. Honestly, I feel like this kind of training helps prevent bullying situations because kids learn how to stand up for themselves. There are classes for different age groups, as well as programs for adults, which makes it great for the whole family. The first trial class is free, which is a great way to try it out. For the trial, kids are provided with a school uniform -- sometimes it may be a bit big, but that's totally fine just for the first class. After that, you can purchase the proper uniform in your child's size (usually includes a T-shirt, pants, gi jacket, and belt). Kids typically train about twice a week, and older students can attend more often. The staff is always polite, respectful, and very patient with kids -- they really know how to connect with different personalities. The coaches are charismatic, engaging, and know how to keep children interested and motivated. Another big plus -- convenient parking, and parents can stay and watch the class while sitting comfortably on a bench. The facility also has two restrooms and a water fountain. Overall, we're very happy we found this place. Highly recommend for families looking for a supportive and structured environment for their kids!

Really happy with the Kimura class. The coaches are patient, kind, and great with young kids. My…read morechild enjoys going and is learning discipline, focus, and confidence in a fun way. Highly recommend for little ones!

I've been training at Tri-Star for about 4 years. The training is unique and tailored to each…read morestudent. It's far from your typical "karate daycare". The instructors and students are passionate about the art. Tri-Star offers programs for all ages and skill levels. If you're looking for something to help your child build focus, respect, and confidence, Tri-Star is the place. If you're tired of the same old gym routine and feel like learning something new, setting new goals, and still getting a great workout, Tri-Star offers classes for working adults. If you're at all interested in training in a traditional martial art, I highly recommend Tri-Star Karate Academy.

Starting over as an almost 40 year old isn't easy, but Master Jerry Wiles has been nothing but…read moreencouraging. He's an excellent teacher with an impressive resume. I've not regretted my decision to join the school 2 years ago, and I can't wait to continue. Lots of classes are available for all ages, including family classes and homeschool classes. The school also offers kick boxing and women's self defense seminars.

Our 3yr old started classes here a few months ago and we are truly impressed with his growth. His…read morelistening skills and ability to follow directions has improved. We are thrilled to have Sensei Stone as our son's instructor.

I take my son to ESB Martial Arts & Fitness. My son is 8 years old and was very nervous about…read moretrying karate for the first time. Sensei Stone is really amazing and he is so patient with all of the kids. My son really loves going to ESB Martial Arts & Fitness. I highly recommend!

Great people. 2.5 months in and I can say that the team…read morehere is very friendly and supportive. I look forward to every training session and only my schedule prevents me from coming more. so much fun.

Stopped in tonight for a BJJ fundamentals class as I'm still very new to jiu jitsu, I believe the…read moreclass was ran by coach Evan who was just absolutely awesome! I felt welcomed and everyone there were all really cool guys who were extremely knowledgeable and helped me with technique, positoning, they all literally answered every question I had! The only reason I give 4 starts is because there is a 40$ drop in fee which after buying a rash guard to support the gym means 95$ for a class and a souvenir. I'd love to go again but at that price it just is too much for me unfortunately but I would 100% pop in for a class again next time I'm down here! Thanks everyone in the class for helping me out and making me feel comfortable on my first ever drop in to a gym!

OK let's be real there are a lot of Friday classes to choose from…read more But when I say this place is different, it really is. They offer a free tryout and all the classes focus on control and discipline, they do a afterschool program and their staff is absolutely incredible. Definitely a place to look at.

I've been going to The Peter Blum Family YMCA for years, and overall it's a good place -- but there…read moreare definitely some important pros and cons. Let me start with the positives. The management team is always very polite and helpful. One of the main reasons I've stayed so long is their wide variety of classes -- yoga, BodyPump, Pilates, Zumba, HIIT, BodyCombat, and more. I used to LOVE the BodyPump and BodyCombat classes, especially with instructors Zoe and Cindy Lee -- they were incredible. So much energy, motivation, always correcting form and really engaging with the class. Truly my favorites. Unfortunately, after they left, I stopped attending those classes. I did try the new instructor, but the experience was very different -- loud in an uncomfortable way, lots of personal talk during class, and overall not the same professional atmosphere. There was also an awkward situation that made me feel unwelcome. I was filming myself and my friend briefly (as I sometimes do), making sure no one else was in the background. The instructor approached me in a way that felt unnecessarily confrontational, repeating the same comment about not filming, even after I had already stopped and put my phone away. After that, I felt uncomfortable returning to those classes and eventually stopped going altogether -- especially when I noticed the same energy during future visits. That said, the yoga classes are still excellent -- very strong instructor and great experience. The gym itself is well-equipped with modern machines, always clean, and offers great amenities: sauna, steam room, and a pool. Kids' programs are also a big plus -- my children have been taking swimming classes there for years (we've been coming here for about 6 years total), and they love it. When they were younger, we also attended "mommy & me" classes, which were wonderful -- lots of songs, playtime, and interaction. There's also a kids' playroom with staff, toys, and activities, as well as two playgrounds. They even have a daycare, and a small indoor play area available on weekends -- very family-friendly overall. Now, a couple of serious downsides. The building is quite old, and during rainy season the roof leaks -- I've seen water dripping in areas like the café and even the gym floor, with buckets placed underneath instead of fixing the issue. That's definitely concerning. Another important issue is the parking lot. There is an exposed metal rod sticking out where a parking stopper used to be, right near the front entrance by the windows. I personally had a scary experience with it -- it pressed into my car wheel, and I was lucky it didn't puncture the tire. I reported it and even left a review about it, but a year later it still hasn't been fixed. Please be very careful when parking in that area. Overall, it's a place with great potential, strong programs, and a family-friendly environment -- but also with some issues that really should be addressed.

I've been going there for a couple years and mostly do the classes. They have a wide range of…read moredifficulties, ranging from the tough (Body Combat) to ones geared for seniors such as chair yoga. I prefer the middle range with classes like Pilates and barre. I do wish they would mix up the class times once in a while because I've been going for about two years and schedule hasn't changed much so I end up doing the same classes each week. The instructor Jennifer is great. I love that she does different things each week so I don't get bored with it. The place is clean, large, good staff, nice pool. I like the E gym so you don't have to adjust weights as it remembers when you scan your bracelet. They have a lot of community/family based events.