I started going to Rise Combat Sports in 2015. I started out with private lessons from Casey and…read moreeventually took some muay thai and boxing classes. I don't make it to the gym as much as I'd like to because of my personal inconsistent schedule, but the staff is always welcoming whenever I show up out of the blue every now and again. They remember my name and ask about my family and my dogs. It's a true family environment there, without the egos and judgment that some gyms can have. I've never felt uncomfortable or out of place, despite my low level of experience. I could truly go on and on about what I love about Rise but at the end of the day, it's better for anyone looking to get involved to just swing by the gym and give them a try. Seriously, you won't regret it!!

I tried their Jiu Jitsu class a while back and let's just say I had a blast. The people at this gym…read moreare honest and kind. I liked that if you had a question, they took their time answering it. I will definitely consider coming back. Shout out to Art, he is a fantastic instructor.

This school is like family! All of the instructors are phenomenal and bring a joy to teaching that…read morereally makes class enjoyable. When my son started we were new to Kenpo, now the whole family does it. It is a structured class that teaches not just movement, but the reasoning behind it as well as promoting a strong moral and ethical base...all while making class fun! A MUST for anyone young or old looking for a new passion, family activity, or way to keep the body moving. Enroll - you'll thank me later.

My children and I have been attending AIK twice a week for 6 years. They train All-Ages, incredibly…read morewell, for a very reasonable price. The instructors are INCREDIBLE to say the least, and above all, patient, kind and genuine with the children (and adults!). They teach Spirit, Honor, Discipline, Truth, Bravery, Courtesy, Compassion, Sincerity, Discernment and Loyalty. I have watched as the bring "Little Dragons" to junior instructors and shape them into kind and polite, smart and disciplined individuals. They have multiple instructors each class, so no child is without attention. The self-defense teachings are sound and very memorable. They use repetition to create muscle memory defense while installing properties of awareness and discipline on when/when not to use it. They also have fun games like belt-sparring and dodge ball in all Little Dragons classes which keeps my children wanting to come back every week. The other families all get along and there has never been drama or "incompatibility" between the attending families. They all look after each other, help each other, and care deeply about one another. I will continue my self-defense Kenpo journey as long as I can with AIK. I have seen measurable positive impact on my own children and self since attending. They teach people of all ages without ANY discrimination. I truly love this place. I am currently a Brown belt, and will be going as far as I can take myself through the ranks. -Adam B

This is a great dojo with an amazing teacher that truly lived and studied in Japan for over a…read moredecade. I lived in Japan for several years. I came to Tucson for work and I was looking a dojo like the ones I had experienced in Japan. I found that in the Shoubu Dojo and in Aikido. Aikido is more than martial technique, it is a way of life. In addition, the knife class has been a great experience. Blending both the tactical and traditional arts of knife defense and offense. It is eye opening to see and learn that. The only way to truly understand is to stop by a class and see it in action. There is not enough space to covey how I feel about this place and the teacher, so I will leave you with this thought. There is an old saying paraphrased " when the student is ready, the teacher will appear." That is how I felt when I found Cody Sensei and the Shoubu Dojo. I have now been there 9 years. Hope to see you there.

When you walk into this dojo it feels like you're in Japan! It's so beautiful and Lewallen sensei…read moreis the real deal! He can even speak Japanese!You learn discipline and respect. I highly recommend for anyone looking to learn self defense!

Ive never been to another studio for this but since coming here i feel like there isnt need to…read morevisit another instructor , i like his attitude and performance with the kids , he has patience and looks like and seems like a great personality . I always have a good time watching the kids get down and learn each class they take , my son has been improving by the week with his confidence of being able to do the class . Never does he feel intimidated by the kids in the class . Its a great group of kids who actually like to help each other and learn from one another

I started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Primero, and really enjoy it. I'd never wrestled or done any…read moremartial arts before. A review online somewhere spoke highly of Primero s9 I gave it a try, and I'm happy I did. The atmosphere is respectful, fun and family friendly. The mats and the school are kept very clean. My kids aren't quite old enough to start yet, but the kids classes look like they have a bunch of fun. If you are thinking about trying BJJ in Tucson, give it a try!

I'v been training here over a year now. I am an older guy (67) but they have great classes for all…read moreages, young and old. Especially good for the kids, they are a lot of fun to be around and get specialized training.

I love this place for my kids. They are leaning about persistence and hard work. It is not about…read morefighting or winning, but striving to become a better person. Thank you Sensei for your patience and commitment to our children.

My Son, and later, myself have been attending Gateway Martial Arts Academy since 2011. Since then,…read morewe have both entered numerous tournaments, brought home trophies, made new friends, and even hung out with Chuck Norris! For my Son, it has been a place for him to develop confidence, learn self defense and martial arts, and then go into the world and pressure test himself against others. It has given him huge confidence in dealing with his peers, and also made him faster, tougher, and more disciplined. It has been a supportive community for him to grow within, where each student matters. As a bonus, it is something that we can share as a family. Gateway Martial Arts is a United Fighting Arts Federation charter school, teaching the Chuck Norris System, which is based on Korean Tang Soo Do. The classes are taught by UFAF master black belts with decades of teaching and competition experience. I entered the adult class (adults are taught a bit differently) after watching my son do it and thinking it looked fun. I was a Karate drop out at 11 years old, and really didn't exercise at all. 40 years caught up to me, and I was going to need to exercise or start on the pills. I have gone from having goals involving my blood pressure, and blown straight through to goals about my performance at the national tournament in Vegas. Also, all those things I said about my son being more confident, faster, tougher, and more disciplined; that applies to me too.

Popped into town for a few weeks from Virginia and stopped by this gym based on reviews. I've been…read moretraining for a little over a year and wanted to get in a couple of classes while here. Cody was very welcoming, informative, and gave a great class. All the other members of the gym were friendly and welcoming as well. The manager reached out to me immediately after I inquired about visiting a few more times while in town. He too was very helpful and accommodating. Can't wait for a few more classes and will definitely be making this the gym I attend whenever in town.

I came for an open mat and everyone at this school was very welcoming. All of the white belts had a…read moresolid understanding of the fundamentals. If you live in Tuscon and are looking for a school to start training at I would highly recommend this place

I was a visitor to Aikido of Tuscon (AOT) for about three weeks. AOT welcomed me into their dojo…read moreand made me feel like family. AOT has been around for over two decades, and have a pretty unique pedigree of Aikido, AOT has been a member dojo of at least three different organizations, and is currently an ASU dojo. Like many ASU dojo, they have a very relaxed and casual dojo atmosphere. Interestingly, AOT seems to have a yudansha-only policy regarding hakama and uses a colored belt system for kyu ranks, which in my experience, is very atypical for an ASU dojo. The facilities are wonderful, large mat area. The mat is firm, but not unforgiving. Plenty of extra bokken and jo on the walls for visitors and newer students. I look forward to returning whenever I am in the area.

Good, solid aikido training. The mats are wrestling style, so they are a bit hard on the knees and…read moreankles. Hazard-sensei and his teachers are very collaborative.