I joined 3 months ago as an adult, and I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I do. I quickly…read morerealized how much I like it. It's a great workout for both the body and the mind. Most importantly, the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming, so I always feel comfortable doing my best, even when I make mistakes.

I've been training at Quest for over a dozen years, and what started as "this looks fun" has turned…read moreinto one of the most empowering parts of my life. The classes are an amazing workout, they've given me real self-defense skills, and they've helped me build confidence. And now that I'm a mother of two, I really appreciate the chance to spend time with other adults! Mr. Edwards has a genuine gift for working with young kids--patient, energetic, and somehow magically able to keep a whole room on track. And Mr. Seah's classes are structured, engaging, and always a blast! Quest is so amazing, that we recently enrolled our eldest daughter In less that a year, she has become more confident, coordinated, and focused. She even brings the respect and discipline home. Hearing a tiny "Yes ma'am!" at bedtime is adorable Quest has become a second home for our family.

Folks were kind and welcoming however i arrived 90mins late to their 11 am class. Spoke to Glen who…read moreintroduced me to one of the other c folks. Let me know if I want to try a class to register online & save $10

Great school. Seifu Cass shares knowledge without holding back. The atmosphere is of comradery and…read morerespect. Thank you for the two great days of seminar!

There haven't been many recent reviews, especially about tai chi specifically, so I wanted to share…read moremy experience :) I've been taking tai chi classes here for about a month, and so far it's been amazing. Somehow at the end of every class, I feel happy, energized and relaxed all at once. I took tai chi about 10 years ago (Wu style short form) so I'm familiar with some of the basic concepts and stances, but it's been a long time... so it's been great to get back into it. Sigung Carrie and Sigung Jennings are the best. They're patient, professional, funny and warm. They have a lot of wisdom to share, and they really help you to learn all the details of the form as you go through it. Each class is one hour, and there are two classes per week. We spend the first ~25 minutes of each class doing warm-up exercises (which really help you to focus and connect with your body), and then the next ~35 minutes learning the next part of the form. I feel that everything progresses at a good pace, so I have enough time to practice each move / stance before moving on to the learning the next one. One thing to note is that White Lotus shares a big open space (in the JAM facility) with other tumbling / parkour / tricking classes that are going on at the same time. When I first came in to observe a tai chi class, I was a little concerned because the other class that was going on on the other side of the room was pretty loud so I thought it would be distracting. But honestly, once I joined the tai chi class and started doing the exercises and focusing on the form, I found that I barely noticed the other class happening next to us. Maybe others would be deterred by it because they'd prefer a quiet and meditative space, but I don't find it to be a major issue since I can just kind of "zone in" on whatever we're practicing. Anyway, if you're looking to learn tai chi I think this is a great place to do it! I had tried other "tai chi" classes at yoga studios in the SFV and found that they were really just yoga classes with a few random tai chi moves sprinkled in, which wasn't what I was looking for. At White Lotus, you will learn the "48 Forms of Taiji." It's a great way to build strength, balance and flexibility (and improve your mental health, too, in my experience). Come check it out if you're interested... everyone is super friendly :)

I was taken here one night during open gym by a friend who does stunt work. Fantastic gym with a…read morevariety of equipment you won't find just anywhere else. My first impression of this place is very positive, it's like a giant playground for ninjas! ;) It might be a little intimidating at the beginning, with everyone flipping and flying everywhere but there is so much room to move around it's crazy liberating. First I worked on my punches, nice how they have little doughnuts around the punching bags for uppercuts. Then watched some of the guys do some freerunning, the moves they do are so sick! The fact that they are 6-pack fit with no shirts on has absolutely NOTHING to do with my staring *ahem* observance. =p It seems like most of the people here are courteous and friendly a few Bboys even taught me some moves. I learned some basic top rock, up rock, 6 step and baby freeze. The wall of mirrors help with self-adjustment of poses and let me know how goofy I look with my arm wave. =) At the end I tried out the spring floor, jumped on the various mats they have and flopped about on the trampoline. The only gymnastic move I could do is an awkward cartwheel to my right. My uncoordinated jumps across the large blocks were landed with heavy face plants and belly-flops. The large trampoline was thrilling with how easy it was to catch so much air. I didn't even try out the scaffolding they set up because my most recent attempt at a pull-up just had me hanging with my feel dangling for a few seconds. o_O; Despite all my shortcomings as an athlete, working out at White Lotus was pure fun and had me laughing and grinning like a kid in a candy store. I have to say the $5 fee for open gym was well spent, you can't even buy a bag of popcorn at the movies for that price. Funniest use of White Lotus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA4LcLvdNWk&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_759745

I brought my 5-year-old son in for a free trial class to see if he would be interested in…read morejiu-jitsu. From the moment class started, I was amazed at how engaged and focused he was. I've never seen him listen so attentively or follow instructions so well in any other sport or activity. The energy in the room was fantastic, and the instructors did an excellent job of keeping the kids focused while creating a positive and encouraging environment. They were firm when needed, patient, and always willing to help my son throughout the class. What stood out to me the most was the culture of teamwork and support. Several of the kids went out of their way to help my son, and it was great to see the older students taking an active role in keeping the younger kids engaged, attentive, and included. It truly felt like a welcoming community. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I highly recommend Gracie Barra to any parent looking for a structured, supportive, and confidence-building activity for their child.

Gracie Barra Northridge has been great for my boys--and I ended up joining too after seeing how…read moreeffective and useful jiu-jitsu really is. The coaches are patient, structured, and genuinely care about everyone. The environment is positive and welcoming, and there's a strong focus on discipline, respect, and confidence. My kids look forward to training every week, and I've had a great experience myself. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to get into jiu-jitsu.

Legendary Muay Thai gym. Lots of pro fighters train here. The coaches are awesome too.read more

Great place to train for all levels! Been training there for a while and finally have my son coming…read moretrain with me aswell. Family environment and Coach Spencer does great teaching the kids classes being that he is a martial artist and also a real teacher aswell!

A little gem. It really feels that the instructors really care…read more My 8yo was feeling a bit shy and anxious after this years that we were staying home. And decided it was time to do some activity outside home as we just move to the area. The instructor really care and motivate the kids to do better as my kid was so out of shape. After the first try out class which I beg him to go, he did the class and after he didn't want to leave, he was very spat the next day but could wait for next week to start. He really enjoy it. Now he's a regular. As a small family business is very affordable and love that we are supporting our community.

Master Robie is a great man and teacher. he is someone who I respect greatly. He has patience,…read moreskill, intelligence and knows how to interact with kids just perfectly. Highly recommend.

Great gym with knowledgeable coaches. It's friendly to beginners and experienced alike. Highly…read morerecommend.

My son has been coming here to learn Muay Thai and boxing. It is affiliated with Kings Combat…read moreSports where you can also learn Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiujitsu. They have kids classes 7 days a week, 5 days of Muay Thai and 2 days of boxing. It's a great place to learn striking along with ground fighting like BJJ. I would definitely recommend both. For those that know Muay Thai is legit. Definitely recommend.

A friend of mine that I met on Yelp by the name of Alizul told me that she is a Pilates instructor…read moreand after I found that out I told her that one day I would like to come and join her class. I went in on the 9th of this month to try Pilates for the first time in a very long time. Walked into an empty studio and it was only her and I. I was a bit surprised that there were no other students there and I even told her. So basically it was a one on one session that started at 5:30pm. Alizul was very good at her job for only being there since middle of May. Took her time for me to follow her lead and instructions. The pace level was also great! They offer classes which include the following: Yoga, Pilates, Kyudo, Tai Chi, Laido (sword drawing), for adults, children, teens and seniors. When I walked in, Alizul made me sign a waiver for liability purposes and few other forms. Really enjoyed her class, technique, and style. Lee, who is the owner of this studio, has over 4 decades of experience in marshal arts. I didn't meet her personally, but later she sent me a text message apologizing for one of their instructors by the name of Keri. We were on our way out and Keri had a class coming in. We didn't take any of her time, but she was rude and unprofessional by saying "we have a class right now" I truly think she was having a senior moment or a bad day. They take all method of payments, has a gender neutral restrooms, street and private lot parking space. The class for an hour was $20.00 which was FANTASTIC!! Studio was super clean and fully equipped with all the amenities that you need for your classes. Thank you Lee, Alizul, and North Valley Aikikai. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is interested of taking any one of their classes. If I lived near by, I would become a regular member.

Just finished a Tuesday class. This was a good traditional…read moreyoga class to stretch out in after working a desk job. I appreciate that she gave modifications when needed. Thank you for protecting the quietness and mindfulness of the space by encouraging us to not have our phones on us, Maureen. And thank you for sharing your baking goodies with us as well

My son (4) has been going to the mini jiujitsu class at fightworks for 6 months now and he loves…read moreit! He especially loves all the coaches who are all so good with the kids. Saw that fightworks hosts birthday parties so I took a chance and threw my sons party there and everyone had so much fun!! There was a wide age range of kids but they all had a blast running around and playing the games the coaches prepared. We had the entire space to ourselves, was able to bring in food, and I dropped off all the decor and items the day before and when we walked in, everything was already set up perfectly. Would definitely do this again!

I love this place my son has been going here for 18 months not always daily due to other sports and…read moreactives but Every-time we go he learns he grows he gets stronger. My son has adhd the staff is great with him they are all patient and highly skilled at there craft. I definitely suggest everyone sign there kids up for Fight works.

This gym is incredibly convenient with 24/7 access, a spacious atmosphere that's rarely crowded,…read moreand a wide variety of high-quality equipment. Oscar truly cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to create a welcoming, supportive, and well-maintained environment. I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for a great place to work out.

Great place to focus on your workout without any distractions or having to wait for a machine…read more Being able to access the gym 24/7 makes it possible to get a workout session any time. The gym is clean and has all the necessities for a great workout! Thank you Oscar!