After coming back to Christ, walking into Riki Judo Dojo in 2018 is the most wholesome thing I've…read moreever done in my life. I can't recommend this place highly enough. It is a second family to me; I miss being there on a regular basis like you wouldn't believe. I've attended plenty of judo practices elsewhere, and the focus on technique here is top-notch. Come watch a bunch of classes or check out the YouTube channel to see what you're in for: https://www.youtube.com/@RikiDojoUSA

Riki Sensei is the one of the kindest human beings you'll ever meet. You will see firsthand his…read moreknowledge and passion of martial arts and citizenship through his teachings. No matter what walk of life you come from or athletic/fitness level, Riki Sensei will work with you to help you become the best you can be in the art of judo and life period. What I also like is that the students are a family and will help one another, from Kiril to Felipe to Benito, Mike, and countless others to list. Come by and talk with Sensei. Oh yeah, Al is a riot and great to learn from as well. In the era of McDojos and Bullshido, Riki Dojo is a diamond in the rough where you'll learn authentic martial arts have haven't been diluted or distorted.

Wonderful community, fantastic instructors! Been going here for 2 years and our whole family loves…read moreit.

What a great place to train and I'm so glad to start my BJJ journey here! One day I was driving…read moredown Baseline and that's when I saw the White 2 Black sign. I said to myself "why not try this place out since it's relatively new". Boy, am I glad I took that leap of faith. Professor Italo and Professor Sara are amazing teachers. Both have many years of experience and knowledge in Brazilian jiu jitsu. They bring such great energy in class and so does the other students!

This review is for the children's Kung Fu Class. My daughter is a student and loves everything…read moreabout the Hung Fa Kwoon. Sifu Mark and Sihing Mike do a fantastic job teaching the kids the correct form and the importance of each movement. They're both very humble, patient, and always take the time to work with each student. Unlike some facilities that teach martial arts, this is not a "one size fits all" method of instruction where the teacher is up front shouting out commands and everyone is doing the same drill. Sifu Mark and Sihing Mike are great at keeping the kids engaged in their training--training which is focused on the individual and each student is assessed on their own abilities. I think it's important to mention a few things if you're thinking of enrolling your child in this Kwoon, so please keep in mind that Kung Fu is all about the merits of hard work. First, the warm-up, it's a 15-20 minute HIIT workout starting with laps around the room followed by a combination of exercises involving variations of push-ups, crunches, power jumps, squats, burpees, and different types of lunges to increase muscle strength for the legs, core, arms and shoulders. It's go time with one evolution after another. There's about a 30 second water break worked into the PT session, but the pace is designed to keep the heart rate up for stamina. If your kid needs to stop for a breather it's no big deal, there's no criticism, dishonor, or penalty, this is about building up their fitness level and these workouts are intended to push the envelope physically and mentally. This concludes with static and dynamic stretching for the cool down before your child's martial arts training really starts. Your kid will not be learning Wing Chun right away, every child must learn the basics of Chinese martial arts which involves training methods that are rooted very deeply in their tradition and inspired by Chinese philosophy. In this case, it's the mimicry of the Five Animals--physical training aimed at developing grace, power, speed, flexibility, and precision, all paired with balance. The basics are made up of rudimentary techniques, conditioning exercises, stances, breathing, simple movements, and proper body mechanics that are performed repeatedly. No matter what skill level your child is at, the basics are constantly revisited since they are the foundation for strong and flexible muscles that will enable your kid to progress to the more advanced stages. To succeed in this discipline, your kid will need patience, energy, practice, and time to learn every stance, block, strike, and kick. There are no shortcuts, but I believe you'll see the difference in your child's fitness level and self-confidence as time passes and they acquire new skills. Second, Hung Fa isn't limited to the biomechanics of a self-defense system, Sifu Mark and Sihing Mike actually spend time with the kids sharing the meaning of Kung Fu and its origin, and on the philosophical level, the importance of respect, integrity, and hard work. They show the kids the connection to daily life...that balance isn't just about staying on your feet, it's also about having balance and harmony in all aspects of one's life--family, school, friends, work, and play. Hard work isn't contained within the walls of the Kwoon, it's needed for everything if one wants to achieve. That's some pretty heavy dope for the kids, but they get it. Now with all this PT, Kung Fu training, and exposure to cultural diversity happening, Sifu and Sihing somehow manage to make it fun for the kids by keeping up the energy level when they demonstrate their own skills and explain how combinations can be put together with the moves the kids have been taught. This Kwoon is very supportive and encourages children to always be attentive, careful, and not be afraid to try something new. It's trendy for parents to enroll their kids in karate, it's almost a cliché. However, how often do those kids go the distance in such programs before they lose interest and become one of those teens who've forgotten everything they've learned as they hang out at the food court and tell their friends in passing "Yeah I took karate lessons once when I was a kid too..." Your child deserves better than that, if they've expressed an interest in martial arts why not give them a gift that will serve them well in life? I highly recommend the Hung Fa Yi Kwoon and hold the highest respect for Sifu Mark and Sihing Mike for passing on their experience to my daughter..."Yat! Yee! Saam!" "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all." -Sam Ewing

Instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and a talented teacher. Such a pleasure to train with!read more

Update: it's been about 2 years and I'm still loving the staff and community of practitioners that…read moretrain here. There are often special guests that come to enlighten us. Thank you QMAC for making a believer out of me. This place is perfect if you're looking to try out jujitsu. I can't speak for the other arts taught there, but I can say one look at some of the long bows makes me want to know more! Micheal and his staff are accommodating, patient and well versed in their craft. The coolest thing about this spot is if you are interested in jujitsu, you can come try before you commit to anything. But be warned "it's super addictive" I love this martial art & have been fascinated by it for some time now, it's so great to have a place to go and train with patient guys and gals who are of similar mind sets.

Great family environment and kids loved it first trip in and ongoing... they do a great job here!read more

I study Kajukenbo here San Jose at Tribull MMA and when I had a conference in Scottsdale I jumped…read moreat a chance to check out another gym that shares the same linage as my own. I was excited to check out something that was the same but different. Finding the place was a bit of a challenge, as the other reviewer said, its stashed away in a strip mall. Once I got in, the first thing that hit me was how well set up and organized it was. Very nice. I knew going in there were going to be differences and it was great to learn some tweaks to the techniques I'm familiar with. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming, I mean everyone, front desk person, students in the class, instructor all were super welcoming and very willing to share their knowledge. Wish I had stuck around for another night, and if I lived in the area I definitely would train here. It's clean, and i definitely would recommend it.

The KajuAz has relocated to one big amazing location in Gilbert and they were just 2 minutes away…read morefrom us in there old location. But, we now drive the 20+ minutes because, it is definitely worth it. You really feel the Ohana spirit there and I love the fact that, they use multiple forms of martial arts in the training. My 8 year old daughter has been going for the past 2 years and she loves all the instructors. They really care and it shows.

I've been coming here for 8 years with my four kids. There's tons of mat space. The head instructor…read moreAdrian Rivera is an amazing teacher and a great person. Everyone is very friendly. It's very economical. I recommend this place to anyone especially those who want practice as a family. If you want to relieve stress, get in shape, and gain confidence this is the place to be at.

Fantastic family friendly dojo. Class times are for all levels and ages; no kid or adult only…read moreclasses. Rather, the class is usually split up into smaller groups to accommodate levels and ages of the class. There is a ton of mat space and the place is clean and professional. The instructors are easy going but very technical and willing to work with anyone.

Great instructor, small classes and individual attention for your kiddos to improve in their skills.read more

My nephew who is five goes to this school and I watch his classes. There's a sitting area where you…read morecan see the class. The instructor who is the owner is friendly and can captivate fidgety young children into well disciplined children. I'm very impressed how my nephew and his classmates are very involved with the lessons.

We have been attending Sitan Gym events for the past 3 1/2 years and have enjoyed the Muay Thai…read morecommunity lead by Thiago and his team. It is rare to find a group of people that are dedicated to uplifting each other, people who sincerely care about their peers, and people who unconditionally go out of their way to support one another like we have experienced at Sitan Gym. The coaches each offer unique skills to enhance the training and improve participant's ability and competence. The Sitan Gym atmosphere is family friendly (especially the gym dog Holly) and is comfortable to train at regardless of age or experience. The gym prioritizes community which is apparent by the holiday celebrations and acknowledgments. Our sincere gratitude to all of the Sitan Gym staff and volunteers for contributing to make a great community for Muay Thai training at Sitan Gym.

To the 2 single star reviews stating that people were rude to them, it had to have been post-COVID…read morefrustrations or something as it's definitely a one off thing and something I and many others have never experienced at Sitan. I trained privately with Travis for a matter of some months multiple times a week and everyone there was always friendly and nice and I'm a pretty quiet no-small talk kinda guy. I also interacted with Thiago a handful of times and he was always open and engaging every single time. This is without a doubt, the PREMIER location in Arizona if you want to learn the art of eight limbs whether it's through private or public instruction. The only reason I stopped going was due to some health complications I got that prohibited me from continuing training because I loved every damn minute of it.