I have two 5-year olds who have been taking classes with coach martine for 2 years. They have…read moreabsolutely thrived here and enjoyed every minute at Vernon Lee. Vernon Lee is laid back and flexible-- and not too serious, just as sports at this age should be!

I love attending the adult gymnastics classes here! Nice environment, full of people who are…read moremotivated to learn new skills. Shoutout to Mr.Martin

DeAnis's Academy is truly special. All of the coaches are experts at what they teach, but more…read moreimportantly, they genuinely care about the kids. They don't just train them to become better athletes, they help shape them mentally, teach discipline, build confidence and give them skills that will stay with them for life. My daughter has been attending for over three years, and I can honestly say we are so thankful for everything the team has done for her. The experience has been amazing, and we truly appreciate every single coach for their dedication and support.

My daughter loves coming to DeAni's Academy! This is her second year and she is competing in Level…read more5 now. It has definitely taught her discipline in gymnastics, but also in everything else she has become more determined to always push herself to do her best. Her coaches are the best!

My 7 year olds just started here. They staff is really great and they are loving it. My kids were…read moresick this week and were able to participate in thier class over zoom. It is very pricey ($200/month for 2 classes a week, +$99 registration, $100 uniform, and $20 groin protector) but I actually called another similar place in the Pasadena and they were about the same price per month.

Our 7-yr-old daughter asked every day for two months to start karate lessons. When I started the…read moresearch for schools, I originally needed something nearby that would fit her school and my work schedule. This school was perfect on those practical levels. It's clean, well-maintained, and family-friendly. Parking is easy to find, and the pricing structure for classes is affordable and reasonable. What has exceeded our expectations is the excellent staff, instruction, and care. Our daughter loves Sensei Anto and Sensei Aram, and has made friends in her classes. She looks forward to class and practicing at home. She recently passed her test for yellow belt and the experience provided her with such pride, joy, and a determination to continue and excel. Like most kids, there are moments where she doesn't want to participate or acts up; Sensei Anto manages his kid classes well. He knows when the kids need a run-around break, and when behaviors need to be addressed. He balances fun with technique, pays attention to kids who need extra guidance, empowers more advanced kids to help out lower levels, and generously gives praise when deserved. We're so happy with this fantastic school and look forward to continuing our daughter's martial arts education here.

If there was less than one star, I'd take it. The owner has the WORST customer service, yanked me…read morearound with the appointment bookings, converted my 4 lesson group Groupon to ONE personal lesson for only 20 mins (which, after going on the website found out that this is offered for free). When we finally squared away on the appointment he requested that I remind him the day before of the appointment even though that's HIS job (I'm not paid to be his secretary). Then I drove 45 mins to the business (specified in the Groupon) and after ringing the doorbell and calling, he finally tells me the business is in Pasadena!!!!!!! Then he had the audacity to say that he "told me it was in Pasadena" which was 100% false. Do NOT go to this person. There's many reputable sword fencing places in the surrounding area, put your money towards these places instead.

Our daughters were introduced to fencing through a summer recreation class in Santa Clarita. At the…read moretime, my wife and I knew little about the sport and were referred to Swords by the summer instructor. New to the sport, we found that there are several prominent clubs in the LA area and found to our delight that Swords Fencing Studio has the best coaches in region if not the state. Coach Tigran and Coach Sorah are amazing at their craft and come with impressive credentials and are nationally and internationally recognized. Kids as far as Antelope Valley to San Diego have traveled several nights a week to be coached by these coaches and to fence with their students. Although my daughters (14 and 8) have just begun, I can see their progress in one year under the tutelage of these coaches. As with other sports, there are many challenges and sacrifices in the sport of fencing and we have found that the kids, their parents and the coaches at Swords are different from other clubs. They have been so supportive of one another and have created an atmosphere that is both competitive and comfortable. They do things the right way and teach their students to do likewise. This is not normal in amateur sports as any parent involved knows. If you are looking to start your child in fencing, please consider sending them to Swords Fencing Studio. You can be assured that they will be coached by world-class instructors and fence with kids who are excellent fencers.

We wanted our 8 yo to learn a team sport, so we found a Groupon and enrolled him into Young Kings…read morebasketball camp. My son could barely dribble a ball, but everyday after camp, he'd excitedly share all the drills, games, and teambuilding activities they'd do. He LOVED it. Coach Yari and his team made my son love basketball, and we were more than thrilled to support this new passion. From then, we've enrolled him into basketball classes 2x a week, and have continued to attend their summer camp. It's been 2 years, and now BOTH my boys play for Young Kings. What I love about this organization is their commitment to every child. They help each child learn specific skills to improve their game. They encourage and motivate the boys during practice, all while teaching good sportsmanship and teamwork. We have had nothing but wonderful experiences with Young Kings and are so appreciative of Coach Yari, Coach David, Coach Christian, Coach Nat, Coach Ari, and Coach JT.

We love YK, but most importantly our child does. He started when he was a kindergartener. I don't…read moreknow much about basketball but I can see the growth he has attained by practicing with his teammates and coaches. The coaches do a wonderful job of balancing age appropriate drills and feedback. I didn't realize how much my child had grown in his basketball development until I saw his moves and collaboration with his teammates. Couldn't be happier with the staff and the coaching they provide.

I want to give Spartan five stars for so many reasons …read more. Let's start off by saying that we initially booked our camp for the summer of 2020, right before COVID hit. We had experienced issues with other camp who we ended up having to dispute with credit card company to get a refund, but NOT with Spartan. They issued refund when we requested it, problem solved. Comes 2021, we were ready to try again. Booked 2 weeks, then my son broke his arm on the first day of summer. Called the owner and explained what happened and she was ready to issue a full refund, but I asked for credit instead. Finally, this year! My son went for two weeks and loved it! We had signed him up for other camps, surfing camp, Steve & Kate, all were fun and good, but he said this was by far his favorite, and asked that we only send him to Spartan next year. I like how they rotate them through different sports/activities each day (I think 9 total), and he came home everyday dirty, sweaty, exhausted but HAPPY! He said he learned new sports, and made new friends. I also really appreciate that they have the store card option available each week you can purchase, so they have $20 they can spend at their little snack shop (without having to send them to camp with cash), and can be used towards Kona Ice on certain days. I think that is a great way for kids to learn to manage their budget and feel independent. Last but not least, at the end of the week, they send pictures and video (included it the registration) to all the campers so we get to see all the fun stuff they did that week! Overall, if you have a kid who loves to spend time outdoor, playing sports, staying busy, I would highly recommend Spartan. The drop off and pick up is super easy. Although sometimes the line might seem long, but it goes fairly quick and I've never waited more than 5-10 mins to drop off/pick up. Counselors were also very friendly and energetic!

Can 5 years go? She is in learning castle TK now. She will be five years and 3 months next June. Is…read moreshe egible for the Kingdergarden class?

If you have children and haven't been to SBG SoCal, check it out!…read more We have toured all the major jiujitsu studios in Pasadena and none can match it in cleanliness, teacher:student ratios and quality of instructions. Coach Marco and his team really know how to teach and empower kids. Not only do the kids learn jiujitsu and other martial arts, they also learn life lessons. Marco has been a life coach for my son. Teaching him about humanity, friendships, bullying and respect. And it's super clean which I appreciate. If you are searching for a jiujitsu experience with both quality instructions and amazing instructors that care for your children, then check it out. I've learned how to properly execute gentle, yet firm, parenting, just by watching Marco in action. I also want to add that Marco and his team are heroes. During the Eaton Fire, they were helping displaced kids, housing them at the gym, and subsidizing dozens of kids' jiujitsu membership because of their loss. Kindness at its finest. A++++++

I've been to many gyms in my life all ranging from mma to boxing to jujitsu & I always noticed a…read morecommon theme with these gyms. It was either favoritism or egos in the way. When I first arrived to SBG they welcomed me with open arms & they honed in the fundamentals of MMA & Jujitsu. The experience & environment at the gym is unlike any other gym that I've been to. They treat you like family & let you go at your own pace when it comes to learning. The classes are filled with intense fun & are structured. Just within a year I've seen huge improvements in my Jujitsu as well as MMA skills. The coaches are fun & don't take themselves so seriously like other gyms do. They make you feel like you're part of something bigger! The gym is always clean & blasting good music lol. They treat everyone the same & there isn't any egos or bad vibes there. We just recently competed & we did better than anyone could have expected. Coach Marco is truly one of one & without him & his amazing gym we wouldn't have the skill set that we have now as a gym. If you are thinking about trying it out or looking for a new home. Try SBG So-Cal ‼

This review is long overdue! I have been bringing my kiddo here for swim lessons for one year. He…read morestarted at 3 years old not particularly wanting to learn how to swim or even enjoying his time in the water but his coach Elysa was exceptionally kind, caring, nurturing & PATIENT & began to really get him comfortable in the water. After about 4 months of once a week semi-private lessons he began once or twice a week private lessons with the most wonderful coaches. Ashley Z. is so loving, upbeat & passionate about working with children, she really understands how to teach all types of learners & has also been so patient with my child's varying needs. We've also been able to recently swim with some other coaches that are remarkably able to determine exactly where he's at and push him just enough. Coaches Yudit, Nicholas & Avery, who we recently just met are all seriously rockstars! It's not just the swim coaches though, the entire facility feels like our home away from home. When we walk in the front desk tries their best to greet us & all families with warm hellos. The manager, Franklin (I hope I got his name correct) is quite possibly the kindest man you'll ever meet & truly feels like you could tell him anything & he'd try to help. The office manager, Vic (Victor) is also so kind, helpful & incredible, I could probably chat with him all day, he's got a heart of gold. We've also had wonderful help from CJ & Courtney at the front desk as well. The lead trainer to the coaches, Megan, is absolutely outstanding. She has been so positive & uplifting with my child she really deserves a special shoutout. She always takes the time to say hello & make a special connection with my kiddo & we feel so lucky to call her our friend. The main deck guard Lojo is AWESOME with the kids. He makes the free swim area safe while still allowing it to be the best part of our kids' day. He can somehow get the kids who are going a bit wild to get back in line a bit and behave safely, all with a big, friendly smile. He somehow even welcomes all the families to the pool as they walk in. Dahan (I don't know how to spell his name) is the kindest lifeguard ever but he's off to college soon; he'll be so missed, we're happy for him but sad to see him go! The center is inclusive & works really well with children that have special needs & are neurodivergent. Some facilities say they are inclusive but this place really is a gem in that arena & you feel how welcome you are as soon as you get started. It's magic for us & I hope we can continue to take lessons here throughout childhood. Thank you all for your commitment & dedication to teaching our children how to be safe in the water & make swimming fun! So grateful!

Instructors are good until they're not. Had to ask the one instructor to stop tickling my kid in…read morethe water REPEATEDLY. Finally when it sunk in the third time, third lesson, he responded, "but that's how I get his attention..." From then on he would YELL at my 8 yr old son, lol. Secondly, they can cancel on you and make it into a makeup lesson when their own instructor cancels and then I'm blocked out from using that make up lesson unless I can use it right away. THEY are controlling this! And at $72/lesson....for 20 minutes. And now they are telling me Im losing three classes altogether unless I BUY more classes. These guys are not about the parents. Not about the kids. It's just a business. Ridiculous!