This fitness center is incredible. There are multiple memberships and packages offered at this…read moresplit-style gym. On one side there is a 24/7- access area with a nice variety of cardio and strength equipment. The other side is where classes take place. I have been attending classes for the past month and have never had more fun than I am here. I've tried many kickboxing, boxing, HIIT, lifestyle gyms in Metro area and none compare to GIDF. The staff are some of the friendliest people I've ever met. They have genuine interest in getting to know all customers. They're well educated in training techniques and exercises; if modifications to skills are needed, they always accommodate. The coaches know how to flip the motivational switch to provide you with a great, diverse workout every time you walk through the door. Change in body, mind, and spirit will happen as an engaged member of this gym! * Parking lot and street parking * Acoustics and sound system is high-quality * Clean space and functional equipment * Varying class sizes with an easy sign-up using the Vagaro app

Let's chat energy...if anyone has it, it's Jose at GIDF who does... it's contagious and makes your…read moreworkout soooo much fun! This place has kickstarted my love again for classes and hitting my own fitness goals (do the trainers kick your butt so much that you feel like you pee'd your pants...yes) and I def look forward to it weekly! Give this place a look they offer so much for memberships from challenges to unlimited classes plus 24/7 gym access. One on one training... check it out!! I look forward to GIDF being apart of my success story.

It has a great family setting, it isn't priced too high like your typical martial art/bjj school…read morelike the Academy. They won't make you sign a lame contract without any loopholes to screw you over. They have many solid grappling partners that will really push you and great instructors. Their facilities have been given a facelift as there are new mats, new carpet, and the walls have been painted. Come on by to learn some martial arts from McCunes.

I had an awesome time visiting here from Texas. Super friendly, clean, and welcoming environment…read more They have a great thing going on here!

Really warm and welcoming staff. Gym was clean and spacious. I would highly recommend checking this…read moreplace out if you are beginner or if you've been training a while. The people I met and rolled with were all kind and easy going. Everything you want from a local bjj gym.

They need to put a better description of what style of karate it is and introduce the instructorsread more

Definitely a top notch environment for learning karate. The team of instructors here have a strong…read moreknowledge and ability to pass on their knowledge of the art. Highly recommended!

I moved to the Twin Cities in early June, so I haven't been here all that long. But I have spent a…read morelot of time at a bunch of other martial arts places including FLO MMA in Chicago and Pacific Ring Sports in Oakland. So when I say this place is something special, I really mean that. For the boring setup stuff: The do jahng itself is effectively in a converted loading dock, so there's a crazy amount of space for classes to be held. The flooring is setup using semi-foam stuff like children's playmats, but it's almost as solid as normal wood flooring or carpet without being hard if you were to actually fall. Easy to jump on stuff, that kind of thing. Standard blue mats are brought out for added safety and comfort for falling / rolling / throwing when those particular drills come up. Various equipment that you'd see in any other boxing or martial arts studio, with weapon racks for the upper-belt forms and training (Not touching without permission kinda goes without saying). There's also a pretty good viewing area for parents to see their kids in class if they would like, but please be mindful of people working in the space, since your voice does travel. For the KSW-specific stuff: SBN Steffen and SJN Nicki are pretty great people in general with a pretty nice sense of humor about, well, everything. As someone who goes primarily to the adult class at night (Which starts at 8PM, so even if you get stuck at work it's fairly easy to get to, I don't interact with the kids that often, but the kids themselves are surprisingly well behaved during things like belt tests and the monthly promotion potluck. Which goes into the atmosphere. One of the things that I never really received in my other martial arts classes was something beyond, for lack of a better phrasing, form and technique drilling. KSW here has a strong emphasis on the traditions of KSW as well as making sure you're generally just a good person. Adult class specifically (I'm pretty sure the kids do this too, I just can't speak from experience) starts off with a discussion of the topic of the month (Last month was integrity, the month before was courage), and SBN typically breaks the topic down in small parts over the course of the month while relating it to something either personally relevant or more topical (The last integrity discussion he read The Oatmeal's Columbus Day comic, citing Matthew Inman as his integrity hero). It's actually my favorite part, and I have a feeling it's what contributes to the overall controlled tempo of the environment. The last reason I love this place relates more to my wife than anything else. She has spent a large portion of her life doing and teaching group fitness and personal training, yet after a fairly poor Tae Kwon Do experience at our undergrad, she refused to even entertain martial arts (in short, higher-belts exerted poor control when sparring and there was "punishment" not by pushups but by belt hitting and punching). So the first week I went, she was completely terrified about starting martial arts again. What if they were mean? What if it's too hard (Which I find weird, because she invents absurd tabata workouts all the time for herself)? Since we started going, she absolutely loves the workout intensity, bringing a lot of the things she has learned into her own workouts. Both of us completed our first belt test this weekend. She's excited to do more, and is more than willing to keep going even if I'm not there. Seeing that change is more than a simple 5-star review.

I had a great first workout at St. Paul Kuk Sool Won. Compared to other schools I've tried this one…read morewas very organized and the classes were a lot of fun.

I did the one week trial period which was roughly $30 and you get a pair of boxing gloves. I…read morethoroughly enjoyed my experience, I did a few kickboxing classes, Muay Thai and tried MMA for the first time! They make the whole experience not intimidating for first timers like me and the gym itself was so spacious! The instructors were all very knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely consider coming back again but it was a long drive for me so that one reason why I stopped going. The only recommendation I have is make sure you arrive at least 5 minutes early to all your classes, especially if they are in the afternoon because the parking lot fills up quickly!

Recently, I completed the 6 week challenge, which gave me the motivation to come back and start…read moreattending classes again. For the challenge we were to attend kickboxing classes 3 times a week. Originally I was signed up for Muay Thai, as I found it to be an interesting art, but after the challenge, I found I enjoyed the kickboxing a lot and signed up for that instead. I was worried about finding time to attend, but they have so many classes on their schedule that I can always find a class that matches my schedule, no matter how much my schedule changes week to week. While I worked the fair, I was able to attend morning classes. When I went back to my normal work schedule they had a class almost every night of the week. The coaches are absolutely phenomenal. Being that there are so many classes, there are also a few coaches, and they all teach their classes differently, while still changing it up from class to class. Not only are you getting a satisfying workout, but you are getting a variety that promises you'll never get bored. As for the people, they are all very friendly. Although I attend classes alone, there is always somebody to practice with. Often we end up pairing up, and if you didn't bring a friend you'll have to make a new friend. I have not had one bad experience with all of the people I have worked with. As great as a place is, if the people aren't friendly, then it basically becomes a chore to attend. I actually find myself looking forward to attending classes and meeting new people. Overall, I would highly recommend taking a look at this gym. The classes are great and flexible; the coaches are knowledgeable and helpful; and the people are extremely friendly. UPDATE 9/11/19- 11 months later and I still find myself getting excited to attend classes everyday. In fact, sometimes I dread holidays or vacations due to the classes I'd have to miss. I've started many hobbies and quit after a month or two because I was bored or just didn't feel like I belonged. Here I feel like everyone is so inclusive and welcoming. I've expanded from kickboxing and Muay Thai into Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and am loving it just as much as the other two. Unfortunately, this does mean I do have to cut back on one of the other two in order to participate, but that's what I get for wanting to try everything. One important thing to note is that The Cellar is not just for the combatants looking to get into the or improve their fighting prowess. Yes, if that is what you're looking for, this place is amazing, but for an average Joe, Jill or whoever, this is a good place to meet new friends and get in a fun workout. P.S. The website is also super slick. I really like that they now have pictures showing which coaches teach which classes.

We walked by the studio one day and my boys looked in the window- mesmerized. Master Horner drew us…read morein and offered a free lesson on the spot. They were hooked. Learning respect and focus was...challenging for a pair of busy 4yrolds... but they learned. And it's adorable. Watching them bow to honor the dojo (I think). And test for their stripes (you need 4 stripes to test for the next belt color). And learn to do push-ups. It's been great. They're more disciplined now than when we started. Learned perseverance. And resilience (sit-ups are hard no matter how old you are).

Master Horner and his team are the best. They teach the foundations of jiujitsu as well as focus…read moreon respect, discipline, and patience.

While WTA is very active on social media, we personally believe that genuine word-of-mouth and…read morestudent success speak louder than promotional efforts. Unfortunately, we also felt a lack of personal connection and encouragement from leadership unless a student was already achieving top results. In our experience, meaningful engagement and motivation should be consistent for all students, regardless of their current performance level. We also encountered a culture that felt exclusive and, at times, unwelcoming--especially between different locations. This, combined with high costs (including additional fees for competition participation), made us question the overall value. Since transitioning to a new dojang, we've already seen a positive change in our child's confidence and enthusiasm. While we wish we had made the move sooner, we're grateful to have done so now. We hope this feedback is taken constructively and helps improve the experience for future students and families.

Slightly biased as my husband runs a few mixed martial arts classes here, but I must say, this is…read moremy favorite place to work out. There is something for everyone, but Crossfit classes are my favorite...it can be catered to different strengths, and is the best workout, not to mention the time flies by and no class is the same. The owner and instructors are fun, friendly, and push you to do your best. I highly suggest if you are looking for something different, to check it out. It's also a very nice, clean facility, with a small section of bleachers for parents to watch their kids (or the large flatscreens hanging from the ceiling). Men, if you are interested in MMA, go check it out, there are beginners classes with all ages attending.

I am very happy I found World Taekwondo Academy. Mrs Wright is a very dedicated and very…read moreinformative instructor. She is great with kids and adults too. She is a very nice person. You couldn't ask for any better. I have learned more about Taekwondo forms and meanings and history, and how to do forms correctly, etc from Mrs Wrights teachings then I did from previous school I attended 5 years ago. I didn't realize what I was missing out on from previous well known chain of schools until I started with Mrs Wrights World Taekwondo Academy in Woodbury, MN. If you are looking for a well established chain of Taekwondo Schools, look no further. I did my research before deciding what martial arts I wanted to learn. I chose Taekwondo because it is the most popular and World Taekwondo Academy has many locations. I highly recommend World Taekwondo Academy in Woodbury, Tim Fish

Miss Amanda is great with younger children as well as adults of all ages. This gym is small but a…read morehigh quality program due to the individualized attention available with very small class sizes. The location is a bit hard to find, be aware that calling ahead will help.

Very clean, beautiful location, nice and kind people. Good environment. Has a space for spectators…read moreto sit and watch. Has just enough students for you to have one-on-one time with instructors there.

Clean mats, clean facilities, and top tier instructors. In this gym, it truly doesn't matter how…read moregood you currently are, only how great you are willing to be. I started a month ago as a complete beginner, and now I'm (still) a beginner with an entire gym behind me supporting my improvement every time I enter the mats. Probably the best decision I've ever made.