My five year old son told me he wanted to be a Karate kid. This is the first place we tried out and…read morewas his favorite of all the places we tried. What I love about this place is the one on one help each child gets during the lesson. Master Jim really lights up while working with the kids. You can tell he loves teaching Taekwondo. They learn discipline and respect, counting and other words in Korean. The lessons also help with focus and concentration. Class here is the highlight of my little man's week. Every morning he asks if today is a Taekwondo day. I wasn't sure how he would do with three days a week, but he absolutely loves it. I am watching my little unsure shy guy come out of his shell. He memorized the rules of Taekwondo after his second day and is just so eager to keep or practicing and learning more.

I've seen a complete transformation in my shy and quiet 6 year old boy to an independent martial…read moreartist that works hard, follows directions and aims to please his instructors. Master Jim is patient, kind, yet, stern. He has high expectations for his students in (and out) of class and teaches without demoralizing. (The classes are taught with Korean immersion so students are learning skills with correct terms. I LOVE THIS!) The Dojang is clean and the atmosphere is intimate, friendly and structured. My son has been enrolled for 2 weeks and I have seen a positive and dramatic change in his character. Example: Last week the children had some fun skill building challenges. If he would have "lost a challenge" 2 months ago, he would have had a major meltdown. On Friday, he dropped and did 5 push-ups and then sat straight up to wait his turn for the next challenge.

Neglecting aid to the good citizens of Puerto Rico. Refusing to condemn white nationalists…read more Colluding with a foreign enemy. Disgracing members of our military. Threatening all-out nuclear assault. The incessant lies, the denial of our climate crisis, the braggadocio, disrespecting women, people of color, people of faith, those who sacrificed everything for this country, immigrants. Just yesterday, presidential proclamations to shrink two national monuments upwards of 80%. Seems like every single day, I got a reason to throw on some boxing gloves and punch a bag. Hard. UFC Gym is my therapist, my stress ball, my escape and the place where I find my focus. It really is that simple: all of that frustration, that powerless hurtle through the everyday, I need an outlet, and if you're feeling me, I can't recommend this place enough. Just drag your ass in the door, the classes are a terrific mix of old fashioned boot camp pain, aerobic exercise, hurt-so-good ab work, and yeah, plenty of punching, kicking, elbows and knees. I don't visit the Rio Rancho location often, but I like the facility, it's much more roomy than my usual spot, and it manages to maintain that familial vibe. If you're more into solo workouts, you'll like the selection of free weights, bikes and other machinery. The employees are super friendly, and they totally understand when you just need to blow off some steam. When the chaos consumes you, sweat it out. Beats the bottle, promise.

LA Boxing is a great place to workout, loose weight, and gain confidence in yourself. All while…read moreyour having fun.

The name "Jackson" has a reputation for building champions and elite athletes. The training…read morefacility in Rio Rancho does not disappoint. The coaches are amazing and knowledgeable. The man himself, Greg Jackson will come in on occasion and teach class. It is incredibly inspiring and fun. Don't get me wrong, you do not have to aspire to be an MMA fighter to train here. The classes are structured and you can come in with absolutely no previous experience and have a great time. The team is friendly and helpful. In just one hour class you get a great workout and learn a very important skill. If you are at all intimidated you are in for a pleasant surprise. Jacksons is a refreshing break from a traditional gym. I train here and I absolutely love it.

I went here as someone who is very overweight, out of shape, with a hip replacement. I was nervous…read moreas heck to workout anywhere because, lets face it, we don't want to be judged even if we are trying to better ourselves. As soon as I walked in I felt welcomed. Everyone was so kind and supportive. You go at your own pace and they encourage you non stop. Krav Maga is now my favorite and I look forward to the classes. Your first two classes are free.... So check it out at least! You wont regret it.

I have been on this crazy journey to find a good place to teach me to fight. ( I secretly have…read moreambitions to be the next Holly Holmes :) What you get here is down and dirty and practical. From my very first class I got a workout and left with applicable skills, which is extremely hard to do! The first class I took was the Krav Maga. I was a little intimidated at first, being the only one in the class that didn't have some kind of belt, but the other students and Zane, the owner and instructor, made me feel really welcome. Just to be clear, what I am looking for is to be actually able to deploy moves, not just run through drills, and Zane gives you that right from the beginning. We worked on disarming a knife, two person attack, and kicking drills. The other class I have attended is the Women's Self Defense class. This is taught by Michelle, Zane's wife. I think every woman needs to take this class! We learned that pony tail grabs are a common attack point and how to disable someone that attacks in this manner. Repetition makes perfect but what I like is that after one class you have enough grip on the fundamentals that I feel like I could deploy some version of it. Great place!!

This gym is awesome, one of the best values in the area. I've gone to several gyms and found this…read moreone to be the best. I'm new to Jiu-Jitsu and found the instructors and other students to be encouraging and helpful. There is lots of space to move around in. And $10 for a drop in class.

From the owner: Free trial week for all adults students. No yearly commitment, no contracts. Come in today to get…read morestarted.

My son has been interested in starting BJJ for a while now, and I came here based on the…read morerecommendations of coaches and fighters. We have been members for nearly two weeks now, and my kiddo really likes it so far. I appreciate the professors' and coaches' combination of fun with lessons with younger kids while also emphasizing the importance of discipline and listening. Being a member here is a little pricey, but my son is enjoying his classes. I also appreciate that he can be himself here (he wanted to get a pink uniform) and that he is not made fun of by the other kids.

The only place I'd ever do BJJ. Structured curriculum, great team, clean facilities, amazing kids…read moreclass.