I stopped to train here because I was visiting outside St Louis. I drove about an hour just to…read moretrain and I am glad to say that the hour drive was worth it! Professor Greg was very welcoming and made me feel like I belong! Great atmosphere and I am glad that I learn a move that I can use in future rolls/competition! Definitely will stop by every time I am in the area! Hope to see Professor Greg in Las Vegas in September! Definitely recommend! Thank you for the training!

I had the opportunity to train under Joey Shepherd as one of the instructors at a Gracie Barra…read morelocation in the O'Fallon area, and I genuinely can't say enough good things about him. While all of the instructors there were solid, there was just something about Joey that really stood out. He's an incredibly down-to-earth, approachable person easy to talk to, easy to joke with, and someone who makes training feel comfortable without losing focus or structure. Whether we were drilling techniques, working judo throws, or talking between rounds, he always brought a positive and welcoming energy to the mats. As an instructor, Joey is very attentive and patient. He takes the time to work with everyone, breaks techniques down clearly, and makes sure people actually understand what they're doing. One thing I really respected was how aware he was of his students as people, not just training partners. While jiu-jitsu naturally comes with bumps and injuries and pushing through can be part of the process, Joey also understood that some injuries genuinely require time to heal. He paid attention when people were out, checked in on them, and made it clear that health and recovery mattered. I experienced that firsthand when I was injured he was quick to check in and ask how my recovery was going. That kind of awareness and care goes a long way and isn't something you always see. I also had the chance to train at another Gracie Barra location in Missouri where Joey's dad taught, and he was excellent as well. When his dad came to teach at the O'Fallon location, that same welcoming, disciplined, and supportive approach was clear. It's easy to see that strong values and teaching mindset run in the family. I'm genuinely excited to see Joey and his dad open their own academy in Shrewsbury. Knowing the kind of instructors and people they are, I have no doubt it's going to be an excellent place to train. Highly recommend.

Love everything about this place. Great location, sweet, fun, and patient instructors-very excited…read morefor my daughter, she has been wanting lessons for soooo long. We held out for the right place!

We've been attending for about 3 years, and we now have 2 kids enrolled. They love it !read more

This gym is amazing. I've been going here for two years. I do the Gi, NoGi and Muay Thai classes…read more The professors and coaches are wonderful. They are truly invested in seeing your growth and success. This gym is a second home for me. I've made good friends at the gym. Everyday I go to workout there I am excited because it's another day I get to play with my friends. I highly recommend this gym to anyone. I didn't have any martial arts experience at the beginning and I learned quick.

I have never been more pleased with my results and the money I spent to get in shape doing it! Tim…read moreConnors is the best! He makes you work hard, but isn't that what you need someone to do?!!! It is like having a personal trainer with you the entire workout. He points out what you can do to improve your boxing skills and gives each person one on one time!!!! I highly recommend this gym for a great workout and if you are serious about becoming a professional boxer, this is where you want to go. After all, he was (is) a professional boxer and has won many fights himself! :) One of his motto's is "Go hard or go home!" another one is "This isn't the House of Soft Knocks!" I totally agree, if you don't want a hard workout, stay home and buy some junk food, otherwise, be prepared to get in the best shape you'll ever be in!!!!!

Coach Connors is awesome! He's very patient and motivating. I've been boxing there for two years…read moreand I've never felt stronger. My wife loves it here too because it's great exercise without boring cardio machines.

SUPER WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE. In the best way got you right into the class with sufficient support…read more Best gender split I've seen (read: there were multiple women in the beginner class, male and female instructor). A pricier option than some of my prior gyms in would be my only negative comment.

Our 5yo son started about a month ago at Fusion and he! is! hooked! (us too!) Everything from the…read morecommunication from Fusion to the instructors excitement and respect towards him to the motivators they utilize to assist him in progressing forward have truly been awesome. Most importantly, we have noticed our little man taking on more responsibilities for himself around school and our home (little things that go a long way like getting himself ready in the morning, helping and playing nicely and exerting patience with his younger siblings, and a little more apt to do things when asked without fuss) since he began his karate journey with Fusion! I would definitely recommend them to for anyone interested! :)

I've been training here since the place opened. Ray is genuinely concerned about his students…read morereaching their full potential. It's hard to explain, but there is a holistic approach here that I would imagine has to be pretty unique - especially among gyms that include MMA instruction. This a place of healing, which doesn't meant the workouts aren't hard (they are); it's just that if you have a nagging injury you can get help with that here too. Whether you're in your 50s and looking to stay in shape or you're fresh out of high school and thinking about training to fight, there's a place here for you. The climate/culture of any gym that provides martial arts instruction is going to be a direct reflection of the owner; there are plenty of horror stories out there about unqualified blowhards creating dangerous and toxic training environments for their students. You won't find any of that here. Everybody is here to help each other get better and egos get checked at the door. If you've been thinking about getting into the fastest growing sport in the world, this is the place.

Seriously, if you're wanting to get exercise or master boxing or kickboxing, you have to visit this…read moregym. Chris is an awesome coach and is great at providing improvement points!! During the one-on-one sessions, he will work on techniques and tailors his sessions on what you want (learning technique, cardio, or weight loss etc.) I came in because I've never done kickboxing before and thought I'd give it a try. I LOVED IT. In only five lessons, I feel like I have the basics down and feeling ready to kill in the ring. He will work you until you're dead tired, sweating, and you want to come back for more. I bought the 30-min pack and felt like I was always dying by the end of the session. For the price point, totally worth the solo lesson. The gym has a bunch of workout equipment (treadmill, stair master, ab machine, weighted balls) and lots of different punching bags. I'm moving out state and wished I found this place earlier!

I had my first one-on-one training session with Chris last night. I am very pleased with the…read moreinstruction. The training was fast paced and adaptive. Chris was able to focus in on the areas in my game that needed the most improvement and structured the training to make me better. If you are looking to seriously improve your boxing/kickboxing skill set, look no further. I plan on continuing my training with Chris indefinitely.

My daughters have been students for nearly 5 years and we are so proud of their growth and…read moreincreased confidence. The staff teach the kids accountability and personal responsibility as well as Taekwondo skills. Highest recommendation possible for Rise!

I have been going to Rise for 12 years started when I was 55 this place is a a Godsend I have…read moredeveloped more strength and balance at 67 than I had in my life .Master Lee and all of instructors are amazing I highly recommend this place for young and old very family oriented