The trainers at Thrive Training Facility have changed my life. When I made the decision "something…read morehad to be done", I was overweight (by 40 lbs), extremely out of shape, and desperate. I felt trapped in my own body and like there was nothing I could do to get back on track. I was ashamed and embarrassed. The thing that made me come in was reading other reviews that talked about how kind the trainers are here and what a safe space the gym is for people like me - completely inexperienced with strength training and very unfit. I work with Josie and Alexus, both of whom are EXCELLENT at what they do - true professionals and honestly fun to be around and talk to (which helps those killer sets go by in a flash). Alexus has also worked with me on nutrition and macro meal planning, which has really helped me re-learn to eat for fuel for my body, which I respect so much more now. I have never trained with Amir but he learned my name day one and always says hello and compliments my hard work. Everyone is so nice and non-judgmental... please don't hesitate to come here out of worry you 'won't fit in or aren't athletic enough'. I have been SO happy with my progress, but what is truly amazing is that this team worked with me around my very difficult schedule and helped me to improve my fitness without injury, despite me coming in overweight and unexercised for two years. High quality personal training is an investment and you can rest assured your money is well spent with the crew at Thrive. Don't wait to change your life. Stop telling yourself you can't, like I did for far too long. YES YOU CAN, and Thrive Fitness will show you how.

Amir is one of the best people I have ever met and has changed my life. I met him through my…read moreroommate and I reached out later because I needed football specific strength and conditioning. My body improved so much from training with Amir. However, the biggest improvement I made with Amir was my outside of the gym. He helped me improve my diet, flexibility, sleep habits, and many more. We have had many great conversations to this day and I'm proud to call him a friend. One of the best phone calls I have ever made was calling Amir!

This is a top notch dojo. There are high ranking senseis in…read more4 different martial arts. There are adult and kids classes. Classes are taught in a safe, supportive, and non competitive way, but still are hard, demanding, and authentic. The Sensei still train and are the real deal. There is a lot of emphasis on Japanese formality which is a nice respite in a busy world. I cannot recommend JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS CENTER highly enough

Truly an exceptional place to practice martial arts in Michigan. The instructors are amazing and I…read moreappreciate the fact that they organize events and sponsor teachers / sensei from Japan on a yearly basis. A great place for both kids and adults. The instruction you get will last an entire lifetime not to mention that the people you practice with have a similar drive to learn and work together.

I started training in Aikido at the Genyokan back in 1994. It was the greatest experience I have…read moreever had. I can't believe any bad reviews of the Genyokan because I trained under Kushida Sensei, Mrs. Kushida Sensei and Akira Sensei for many years and they all taught me how to be a better human being and learn the basics of Aikido. Unfortunately there are people who come into Aikido thinking they will learn a martial art to go use it for bad intentions, Those people will weed themselves out of any quality Aikido Dojo no matter where they are in the World. The thing about Aikido is you have to learn and understand the history and how to use it to become a better person. It is the most aerobic activity I ever did and I played basketball most of my life and Aikido made me much more healthier than any other sport or training. Many of the bad reviews I believe are from people who were looking to learn how to damage and hurt others when they should have used the experience to make themselves better human beings from the inside out. If you are thinking of training in Aikido to learn skills to hurt others you WILL FAIL. The instructors at the Genyokan will see through you and your bad intentions and most likely try and change your attitude or they will encourage you to leave because this is not a Martial Art you learn just to hurt others. If you can't figure that out then it's on YOU. I trained in every level of classes at the Genyokan and loved every minute. I made life long friends and only stopped training due to my life becoming so busy with raising children and granchildren that I no longer had the time to do anything other than work and family. I have health issues that keep me from rejoining the Genyokan and train in Aikido again but I will never forget what I learned from the Kushida family and I will always recommend training there under Akira Sensei, no matter your age or size you can gain so much helpful life knowledge by training at the Genyokan and become a much healthier human being.

Being an AIKIDO Practioner was one of the best experience I ever had although health forced me to…read morequit training I have held onto the practices of AIKIDO mentally and physically. The people are excellent helping you learn not only techniques but spirit and mind Osu!

Downtown spot for dance (salsa / swing / tango), yoga and movement. The salsa lessons / practice…read moreon Tuesdays are intermediate (Laura Geldys is great!) and the same group has salsa dances on 1st/3rd Saturdays with a beginner lesson before the dance. Crowd is a wide variety of ages 20-50, small but friendly, laid back, casual, not dressy. There is swing every Friday - blues, swing and lindy hop (west coast swing 3rd Friday, fusion 1st Friday) with a beginner lesson before the dance. We like going here better than a lot of Detroit dance nights -- can't beat it for having dinner & drinks right on Main Street and then walking a few blocks to dance.

The owner of this space (Scott) is one seriously awesome human! He has created an incredible…read morecommunity of practitioners, and seems to attract the best of the best in what they do! Not to mention the place is just beautiful! A truly unique space and community :)

Taqqee is a really good teacher. We're trusting him with our teenage daughter, and he's been really…read morenice and made her totally comfortable. She's loving it, and she will definitely be able to kick butt! Highly recommend if you want to learn how to fight.

I trained with Taqqee for a few months and I learnt more than I thought I would. Taqqee is a calm…read moreand patient teacher who brings a wealth of knowledge of various martial arts, combines them in interesting ways to teach you. Whether it is for self-defense, recreation, discipline or fulfilling a desire to learn martial arts, CQC Academy is the place to learn in Ann Arbor. You not only have a great teacher but a very nice bunch of members.

My 7 year old daughter has been taking classes here for a few months. The teachers have created a…read moresupportive and fun atmosphere, while training in discipline and respect. My daughter had been shy about athletics but she looks forward to class and is so proud of her progress. I highly recommend sending your kid to train here, or to try it as an adult. They have many classes and train in different levels and ages. I can't forget to mention the administrative staff and communication has been patient and very helpful throughout our whole experience. Could not recommend more.

Very professional staff and instructors! Great for all ages…read more Can't express how much martial arts training can do for your life. Master Lockman's black belt academy second to none. I have recommended this academy to colleagues and other educators who have only had the utmost positive stories to share.

I attended Kung Fu classes here for about two months, until work began to interfere. I really…read moreenjoyed the classes for the most part. There were five opportunities for class a week and getting some practice time was always quite easy. The reason for not getting higher stars: 1) cost--at $80/month, it was a luxury I couldn't afford for very long--especially given how often i was able to go.; 2) Some instructors were very knowledgeable and good, but some instructors seem somewhat unprofessional and after a while I couldn't understand why someone more out-of-shape than me and who often seemed to be confused about teaching, was actually instructing me! It was a cool experience, but I didn't feel like the high membership dues were warranted, considering the caliber of (some) instruction.

I agreed to check-out URSA with a friend who wanted to try kickboxing. We jumped on deal of 3…read morekickboxing classes for $19.99 that came with a free pair of boxing gloves (bring your own hand wraps if you want them). They sent us a document to read beforehand that outlined the the different punches we would need to know for class - jab, cross, hook, and uppercut. Upon arriving at URSA, the atmosphere was lively and friendly. All of the staff were very kind and personable and gave us a tour through the club. I do not have children, but they had a nice kid area that seemed quite catering to parents. This club is family owned and there is a real sense of community here. The kickboxing area was quite large and contained several freestanding bags on thick mats. What I really liked was that you don't wear shoes! The kickboxing classes were 45 minutes long and consisted of a warm-up (jogging, jumping jacks, lunges, etc.), followed by six, 3-minute rounds of kickboxing, and wrapped up with a cool down and stretches. You can go at your own pace and the instructor is very encouraging and helpful. You'll definitely get a good, solid workout! At several points during the workout, we would team up with someone else from the class and do exercises with them. There are people of all ages, sizes, and gender participating in the class. The atmosphere was very social and everyone cheered one another on - you're in it together! At the end of each of the classes they took a group photo, which reinforced the social and community dynamic. They had several sign-up deals and talked them over with us after we completed our first classes.The membership fees were on par with other boxing clubs. For those who are beginning or are curious about kickboxing, the $19.99 for 3 kickboxing classes and free gloves deal is incredibly hard to beat. It's a good opportunity to see if you like kickboxing before committing to a membership. I found the kickboxing classes here to be slightly less intense and more laid back than ones at Title Boxing, which is great for a beginners, shy folks, and those (like me) who are starting out not in the best shape. I really wish I would've known about URSA sooner. I would recommend this for anyone interested in trying kickboxing. I think it's a super-friendly and non-intimidating place, perfect for those starting out. I had a great time during my kickboxing classes and will miss the URSA family!

I've been trying to get my account canceled for months (due to my work schedule, I'm unable to…read moreattend and they're closed during my off time). They claim it's no problem to cancel or freeze your account at anytime. I spoke with jay back in august and he assured me I'd receive a refund, yet I never received a refund. My account was never canceled because I "didn't fill out a form"they claim they keep sending that I'm not receiving. I've called countless times at all hours of the day never to reach the receptionist. Finally.. after a week of coordinating with them through Facebook messenger and almost a thousand wasted dollars later, my account was canceled. I don't recommend this place, it's a cash grab at best. ***Edit 1 hour later*** URSA Academy - Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Ann Arbor (Owner) 53 minutes ago Charles, if we have an email from you with your cancellation, we'll refund any charge that took place after that. We have had an issue with our website not forwarding our emails. If you can forward those emails to this email address: ursareception@gmail.com , we'll get it taken care of for you. We've been in business far too long to be a "cash grab." I assure you, we simply haven't received anything from you. I'll personally be watching the email for your response. Thank you. ************** My response is : As stated, I never received a form from you until reaching out via Facebook (a week ago) and having it sent to my girlfriend's email address. So you HAVE in fact received a cancellation form, because I was just notified ON FACEBOOK (of all places) that they have received my cancellation and have canceled my account (days after sending it). They have also stated over Facebook messenger that you don't offer refunds, even though Jay gave me his word in august that I would receive one, but now you're telling me you do offer one. So it seems like I'm being lied to, and my situation is being swept under the rug. Bottom line - Jay was well aware of the situation in august (he was assigned to me after all) and instead of helping you just milk my account until I make a big deal about it.

My 6 year old son has been attending Quest since December. He had trouble in the very beginning…read morewanting to join class. He struggles with his confidence and we thought this would help along with the other great things karate can teach children (discipline, perseverance, etc...) The instructors were patient but also had expectations for him to succeed. Within a month he was not only participating but he was looking forward to going to class and no longer scared to go. It is pricier than some other programs but you truly get what you pay for. It is a sense of community and teaches children moral basics through fun and positive ways. This helps reinforce what is taught at home and school.

Waste of time. This establishment posted an ad for a childrens workship without an age requirement…read moreand turned us and another family away (according to Keith) due to being 6 months shy of their 4 year old requirement. Not willing to provide any instruction due to the inconvence. Will bring my business to a center that is more organized and considerate.

They helped me with a lost glove that I was loooking for and they went over and beyond to find it,…read morethank you guys, love this gym they are nice individuals.

I have been coming to this boxing gym for about a month now and really enjoy it. The workouts are…read moreintense, but the instructors are clear and supportive. The space is clean and easy to find as well. If you've never done it before I would definitely recommend taking a class with Kady. She is awesome and super uplifting.