Aikido tends to get a bad rap and for good reason with all the videos out there that are simply so…read moreunbelievable. Many are hilarious as to the nature of the fakery/malarkey involved in showing the techniques. That addresses the fakes. On the other side of the coin there are the videos that appear to be fake or choregraphed also yet, these videos are not. Due to the way Aikido is practiced/utilized it is rather impossible to show on a video the pain being inflicted from using an Aikido technique. The manipulation of the wrist and joints on the human anatomy usually happen too fast for even the best camera person to film. For this very reason it often appears as though people are just all of a sudden flying through the air. i have seen some of the fakes. There are none at this school. Aikido, real true Aikido works...if properly used. If one wishes to properly learn it then this is the school to attend. The first class is free and i believe it is so because after seeing and FEELING a proper Aikido technique firsthand one will absolutely not be able to dispute the effectiveness of this martial art and one will be highly motivated to return for instruction. There is a reason that Aikido is not allowed into tournaments and this school will show and teach one firsthand what that reason is...that being Aikido will physically devastate the person it is being applied on to. This school is the real deal. If one is afraid of pain do not come to this school. If one wishes to learn how to dispense pain and how to submit and control an opponent then by all means this is the school for you. The instructor often states that they train for pain, he is not kidding. In this day and age learning and possessing these skills are not only a very good thing, they could save your life or the life of one you love. What have you got to lose? A couple hours of your life? Take the free class, i did and then i signed up. If it were not real i would absolutely not keep going back. i am a former soldier and i was a bouncer at night clubs/bars for eight years. i know blowhards and posers, there are none at this school.

From the owner: Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba. Aikido focuses not only punching and kicking opponents,…read morebut rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. What is important is a skilled Aikido practitioner to be skilled enough to redirect his attacker's energy while keeping them in a constant unbalance. Aikido is a self-defense training art. Seven Good Reasons to Join Us 1. Excellent Cardio & Strength Enhancing Workout 2. Outstanding Self-Defense Training 3. Improve Mental Focus & Concentration 4. Increase Self-Confidence 5. Self Discipline 6. Adults & Youth are Welcomed 7. Weapons Training Real World. Real Street. Self-Defense

Do not go to this academy! The martial arts does not help you in real life. it is the biggest waste…read moreof my money! Also the head instructor, Rick Pope is not friendly and has poor personal hygeine.

My grandson took classes in April and May. He stopped because they spent most of the class playing…read moredodge ball. I signed the form to stop the auto draft. They continued to take $69 out of my account and finally in September I had to stop payment at my bank. It's December and they are still trying to take the funds out.

If you're looking for an academy with great instruction and training partners, look no further than…read moreLeviathan Academy. Instructor Breck Still's accolades have been mentioned in other reviews, so I won't repeat them here, but know that he is a very talented instructor who cares about his students. Everyone at Leviathan is extremely welcoming. It's a great place to train BJJ and (recently added to the offerings) Muay Thai. Breck offers two weeks of free training, an opportunity that can't be beat. Come check Leviathan out!

I stared training here a year ago. And a can say it's one of the greatest things I've done. The…read moreinstructor Breck Still is an amazing teacher! And all the guys here are some of the best people you could ever meet! Definitely recommend trying 2 weeks free.

changed my life. programs for all ages and skill level, great location and amenities inside the…read moregym. great owner and instructors

This is really a gym for people who want a smaller family environment. Everyone knows each other…read more Really positive place with a great program for beginners.

Very knowledgeable coaches and a super welcoming bunch of people. It's got good mixture between…read morepractical grappling and technical jujitsu, highly recommend for both beginners and those looking to compete.

This is the best bjj gym in Chattanooga. The family environment and the amount of knowledge between…read morethe instructors is amazing. We will be here forever!

We enrolled Derek in a class in July, and since then, he has enjoyed every minute of it. He is…read morealways excited to attend class weekly. Coming home after his first tournament with a medal helps even more. We highly recommend NGMA.

We joined NGMA a little less than a year and a half ago and it has been a great experience from day…read moreone. We have been able to get active and not feel judged at all if we couldn't do something. The instructors are great and well known through the ATA world with multiple state and world championships to their names. The families are welcoming and make you feel like you belong. This has turned into a full family event and we have promised each other we are going to be our black belts.