Amazing school for our kids. Summer camp AND after school pick up and class (you just pick up your…read morechild after work from the school). Birthday parties too! Master Kim is the best Grand Master who learned authentic TKD while growing up in South Korea. I have entrusted him with my daughters for over 11 years. One of the best little secrets in St. Louis!

**Warning** Do NOT send your minor Children to their AFTERSCHOOL or Summer Camps. I have known and…read morebeen associated with Master Kim and his school, since he started in 2011, when he started out in Webster Groves. Many even know I've supported them for years on social media. Thus, I pass all of this with a heavy heart. I feel an obligation to pass this, as a lot has been overlooked, and as a parent, I've been concerned for my children's safety, and mental well-being while attending the afterschool and Summer camps the past 2 years. I have always been a supporter of his school for TKD, and their recent expansion for the AFTERSCHOOL and now SUMMER Camp program. I will say to parents - send your children at your OWN RISK. I am not speaking of his regular TKD classes, which still instructs their students in the TKD style they are known for. For example, their staff during these programs are minors. They are not accredited childcare providers, I don't even believe they are CPR/First Aid Certified to name one that should be obvious. Yes, they have adults on staff but the adults don't even have their "eyes" on our children during the day. They have installed security cameras recently, but these do not replace "supervision" which it has lacked. My recent concern is of the "minor" instructors being reported to "hit" our children. This, in my book is a red flag. That instructors do not have the maturity to understand "appropriate" behavior with our children. The school has also notified me (2 weeks before school starting and paying the registration fee early) that my child has now been "waitlisted" for the afterschool program (2025 school year) because they "short-staffed," and this message was passed by the staff to me, after asking them to investigate these acts of "hitting" by the caretakers. Unacceptable. Therefore, parents, if you see "red flags" it's probably true. "Trust your gut" and I'm truly disheartened by this school and the management. Again, I am not negative on obtaining education in TKD. I do myself, possess a Black Belt in TKD and have always been a fan of #minoritybuisnesses and #martialarts. I am not a fan of lack of supervision when it comes to child-care/afterschool/camp, which is so unfortunate in this case.

Population leans heavily male which is to be expected in martial arts. Instructors have been…read moreinformative, ensure safety and seem passionate about teaching. Other students seem keen to learn and receptive to safety tips. Incredibly clean facilities. Ample parking. You can attend whatever beginner classes you like on whatever day which is great flexibility. Price is improved with Black Friday class bundles.

Got to visit for Los Angeles. What a great experience. Whether you're visiting or a local trying to…read morefigure out if this gym is for you, here are some take aways. 1. First off, Professor Kyle is great. He was very friendly and welcoming. He introduced me around to a lot of the guys and game me a tour of the gym. You can see what type of vibe a gym has by seeing how the students relate to him during class. Here, you can tell they respect Kyle Watson, but are also friendly with Kyle and there's plenty of friendly banter. Kyle is very attentive throughout the entire class and the class is put together with a lot of thoughtfulness. Kyle is attentive the entire time and super helpful in giving instruction and tips. 2. The vibe of the gym is great. Here, you'll find competitor and hobbyists. Everyone was very kind and skilled. No one is off to take off your head and you can tell there are some skilled people on the matts that can turn it on (if they wanted). Great number of training partners. I can see guys getting good here pretty quickly. And if I lived around here, this would be the gym I would pick. Chill vibe but people here work hard. 3. Facilities. This place is HUGE. Upstairs and downstairs mat space. Mens and women's lockers. Showers. Plenty of space to put your gym bag. The place is CLEAN throughout. 4. Schedule. An underestimated aspect of someone choosing a gym is the schedule. Bottom line, if there aren't a lot of options, you're more likely to stop training. Here, there are a ton of options for advance, beginning, go and no gi. Bottom line, give this place a shot. You will not be disappointed.

I started doing kung fu here in summer 2016, and it has been fantastic! Shifu is a great teacher,…read moreand it's a welcoming community whether you're new to martial arts or have many years of experience under your belt. Classes are a good mix of warm-up, conditioning exercises, drills, and forms practice (and sometimes sparring), with enough one-on-one attention to take your kung fu to the next level. Highly recommend for kids and adults!

Master Qi is the best teacher. My son who is not athletic at all fell in love with Kungfu and all…read morecredit goes to him.

Andy Sabens is legitimately a world class martial arts instructor. He's a certified instructor…read moreunder Guru Dan Inosanto (Bruce Lee's main student) and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is honestly a great guy, humble, and just loves to help people improve. I highly recommend training at his dojo! Vincent Fields- www.vincentfields.com

If you want to learn the spirit and the ART in martial art - go here - I looked around for my son -…read moreI'm very particular - I would never look back - go here

The one bad review here from Ryan R. is a joke. Anyone who knows anything at all about St louis…read moreKarate knows Tracys is the BEST . That bad review sounds like a troll to me.

This by far was one of the best places I have stepped into for a kickboxing trial class. The…read moreinstructors were extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. I like the facility and that they have classes available for a variety of things. The students that attend here are super helpful and supportive. I highly recommend/encourage you to do a trail class here if your looking to get into kickboxing boxing etc.

Best MMA gym in Missouri. Get in, work hard, have a good attitude, and you'll gain not only…read moreknowledge, but a level of fitness you've never had before.

My daughter has been training at RISE for about five years, and I've been training about two and a…read morehalf years. We love the family friendly atmosphere that is accepting of kids and adults of all capabilities. The coaches have a passion for teaching martial arts, and it shows through every day.

I literally never take the time to give a review but this place pushed me to do so. This place is a…read morecomplete money pit that does not cater to each child's success. First off...you'll have to drop $250 on "equipment" that you can buy on Amazon for a fraction of the cost (however they do not allow you to do so). Next...the class sizes are HUGE (my son's class had approximately 30 kids with one instructor and assistant. So the issue my son had was that he didn't get the support or help he needed when mastering different skills. He became super discouraged and HATED going to class. And when I finally decided to cancel they require you to cancel over a month in advance - I was late by one day so I lost my money on an entire months membership and on top of that they will grab another $160 just to cancel. The staff is arrogant as can be. I would not recommend this place whatsoever. Money pit. And FAKE.

True definition of hurts SO good!…read more I've always been an avid fan of this sport but never imagined taking any classes. I was introduced to this place from a friend two years ago and have been coming ever since. When I first came, I was able to use a 7-day pass and take a few classes. I was nervous because I hate not being good at anything (especially when it comes to sports) but also because I didn't know what to expect. The first class I ever took was Mimi's class at 10am. I was able to meet with her before class to go over the basics. It made me feel comfortable, especially since I didn't know what I was doing! For that class, It's an hourlong and consists of a warm up, 8-rounds three minutes each of boxing combos, and then 14 minutes of abs and core. While she has since left, Dominic has taken over and I believe still keeps the same format. Over the last two years, I've tried out several classes and instructors, but have grown to love the 45 min class on Saturday's taught by Drea. She's engaging with the class, thorough with her instructions, has challenging workouts and the BEST music! She wasn't here yesterday and the class was taught by Jaffet instead. One thing I appreciate about this place, aside from the bomb music they play, is the consistency. No matter who's teaching, I'll always get in a good workout, learn new combos/ moves I'm unfamiliar with and leave feeling like I just conquered the world! Yesterday was no different and I was really happy with the class overall. If you're looking for a change in your workouts, a rush of endorphins, and feeling accomplished, look no further than SLBC! They have classes every day of the week and have something for everyone no matter what skill level. If you're not quite ready to commit to a membership, you can always pay per class as well! Did I mention it's black-owned? Keep up the amazing work, Heath and Diontre!

I've had a 4 class/month membership for almost a year now. When my package expires, I hope to…read moreupgrade to the 8/month, AND use my HSA to pay for it (they offer a screening service to get a note of medical necessity). I love Leslie's 60 min class on Sunday at noon ("VIOLENCE!!") and the Wednesday evening Box+Flow (i do not do enough stretching, so im grateful yoga is on offer). With the 4-pack, I have to choose one or the other each week, but I'd like to go to both. Sometimes I have to miss a class I reserved, and usually I just eat the credit. The staff are nice. It's a great workout. If you are thinking of picking it up, I think you can't really go wrong with any of the offerings here!

I've been training here since the place opened. Ray is genuinely concerned about his students…read morereaching their full potential. It's hard to explain, but there is a holistic approach here that I would imagine has to be pretty unique - especially among gyms that include MMA instruction. This a place of healing, which doesn't meant the workouts aren't hard (they are); it's just that if you have a nagging injury you can get help with that here too. Whether you're in your 50s and looking to stay in shape or you're fresh out of high school and thinking about training to fight, there's a place here for you. The climate/culture of any gym that provides martial arts instruction is going to be a direct reflection of the owner; there are plenty of horror stories out there about unqualified blowhards creating dangerous and toxic training environments for their students. You won't find any of that here. Everybody is here to help each other get better and egos get checked at the door. If you've been thinking about getting into the fastest growing sport in the world, this is the place.

From the owner: Wise Warriors MMA & Fitness is located in Brentwood, MO. We are a gym that offers our members…read morepersonal service, direction, and support that you won't find anywhere else. We offer the customized Warrior Training program (group personal training), as well as traditional group exercises classes: MMA Advanced, kids MMA classes, self defense, personal training, massage therapy, & yoga. We also offer other fitness programs that are designed specifically for women only(in a co-ed environment). Our goal is to help our clients achieve a fun & balanced training program.

Great weight and boxing training. Private and semi-private lessons available. The gym is cozy, with…read morea ring tucked into a corner and a separate weight and machine nook for strength building.