Element26

(7 reviews)

1.8 mi

Did a drop in and had a great time! solid partners and got a great workout in. they were very…read morewelcoming and had plenty of high level guys to get in with!

Dedicated and friendly coaches and training staff. Very knowledgeable and they strive to make you…read morebetter on the mats and off. Adults and kids welcome. Class atmosphere is welcoming and teammate oriented.

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Fusion Martial Arts

3.3 mi

Hands down the best martial arts school in town! Greg is very professional and fun, and the…read moreatmosphere in the gym is light and friendly! I've been doing Muay Thai Kickboxing for 7,5 months now, and I learned so much from this class. Recently I added Ju Jitsu with this school, and it is amazing experience. I feel fitter, healthier, and more confident! I am thoroughly enjoying the classes and will continue practicing these arts with this school! I highly recommend it to anyone!

We were looking for a karate/martial arts place to help our 6 year old who was having some…read morestruggles specifically in school with attention, discipline, and patience. We reached out to multiple places in town and they were the ones that provided a more comprehensive overview. We have been going to Fusion for a few months now and could not be more impressed with the facility, all they offer, and Megan's teaching. We have seen a huge improvement in our son's attitude and behavior. Megan shows she cares, but also demands (and deserves) respect from the kids. We are so happy that we joined Fusion and plan to stay for a long time! Thank you!!

Fusion Martial Arts Bloomington, IL

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Leaders giving pep talk before an important testing day!

Gracie Barra Bloomington

(5 reviews)

5.9 mi

" Excellent academy, clean, friendly and organized prof Don Fox and his team will teach you real…read moreBrazilian Jiu Jitsu, self defense and empowerment. Gracie Barra Bloomington is the best academy of Bloomington/ Downs IL area. Sign up for a free lesson. It will be one of the best decisions of your life ! "

Gracie Barra Bloomington is an amazing school that providing a welcoming, family-like environment…read moreto train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I have trained with Professor Don Fox for nearly three years. He is an excellent instructor and I am grateful for his teaching and encouragement both on and off of the mat. I am happy to call the school's coaches and students my friends. The school is made up of a diverse group of individuals and is very inclusive. Everyone has a common goal: to continually grow through jiu-jitsu, both as martial artists and as individuals. The Gracie Barra family is friendly, helpful, and very encouraging. Anyone interested in jiu-jitsu, fitness, or simply getting to know a wonderful group of people should stop in and see what the school is all about.

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Gracie Barra Twin Cities

(4 reviews)

0.0 mi

I love this place! I never thought I would be a jiu jitsu person, but these guys have me absolutely…read morehooked. Every single person is awesome, and the coaches are fantastic!

Excellent school and business! We love coming every week! Highly recommend the teaching! Great…read moreatmosphere! My boys love it here!

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309 Jiu Jitsu Academy

(1 review)

34.9 mi

Awesome gym with a great atmosphere! Been going there close to two years and it's clean and well…read moremaintained. Knowledgeable coaches and a great group of people to roll with. Highly recommended for kids and adult classes.

From the owner: We provide top level Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and wrestling instruction. We have programs for…read morekids 5+ and adults. Come see us on the mats!

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Peoria Athletic Club

(4 reviews)

37.1 mi

Great place! I took Muay Thai there years ago. Couple years afterwards I was going to start taking…read moreBJJ but unfortunately my schedule changed then job changed making it impossible to. One day I'll go back and take BJJ. Brad is a great owner and just a genuine good guy...someone who keeps his price low because he cares about the martial arts itself instead of just taking peoples money like most martial arts places do. Give PAC a try!

This place is top notch with REAL black belts. Don't be fooled by other local places claiming the…read moresame. You will EARN your ranks here by showing up and working hard! A+ all the way. The folks in the school are good people too. Give it a shot, what do you have to lose? And remember REAL black belts and world champions.

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Central Illinois Jiu Jitsu

(2 reviews)

37.2 mi

Pulled up as a visiting female grappler and felt comfortable immediately. Clean mats, kind +…read morerespectful humans, solid rolls. Coaches actually coach (Thanks Will! Thanks Brian!) -- no ego, no creep vibes. I came for one drop-in and will end up finishing my 2 weeks in Peoria training here. If you're a woman traveler wondering if it's safe or worth it -- it is. Go get your rounds in and have fun learning something new.

Love the atmosphere! Excellent Jiu Jitsu instruction for all levels! Whether you are a beginner…read moreor an upper belt, you will enjoy your time on the mats.

Our members and instructors have trained and competed all over the country.

Come join us!

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We have a great space located at 309 Fitness.

Be Strong

4.7 mi

I'm 37 and haven't worked out regularly since my mid 20's. Coach Drew (owner) and his team have…read moretaken the time to help formulate a plan to get me back in shape and meet my personal goals. They have created a culture of honor at the gym with a fun atmosphere. There are all shapes, sizes, and ages that attend and all are made to feel welcome. I can't say enough about how much I appreciate what this organization has done for my health. I plan to attend this gym for years to come.

This place is uniquely awesome…read more I've been to many of the gyms in the blono area and this one has something different. The difference is the passion and care of the Coaches. Drew takes a special interest in each one of his members in a way that I've never experienced. If you don't go for a couple of days, you can bet you'll get a text from Drew. Unlike other gyms, he'll reach out to you simply because he wants you to improve, not just because your renewal date is coming up. They also regularly program interesting workouts to keep you on your toes. Over the course of 18 months, the workouts never got easy because Drew kept finding ways to keep them challenging. During my time at Be Strong, I truly felt like I had a community of people who cared about my personal progression. Ever since I moved away from Bloomington, I've been trying to figure out how to replace this truly special experience.

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Miller Park

4.5

(13 reviews)

2.5 mi

Good park that's one of the best things about Bloomington. It of course has a zoo, the most notable…read morething about it. Miller Park is also a place for other recreational activities such as shooting hoops and walking. Has a playground to entertain young children. There's also a lake that has a cool bridge that makes for classic scenery. An interesting history about it. It's the largest park in the city to be sure. The park is best known for the zoo. Actually it has an interesting history itself. The zoo has its own business page on Yelp. As for the rest of the park, there's other stuff worth exploring. There's a pretty big lake. Go take a walk across the stone bridge. The park also has a mini golf course and softball fields among other things. Also check out a preserved steam locomotive. There's also a pavilion for those wanting to have a picnic. Has lots of activities throughout the year including festivals and fireworks. It's located east of Morris Avenue and south of Wood Street. They also have entertainment such as outdoor theater.

Great place to walk or relax. Has a splash pool for kids, a pavilion for events, paddle boating on…read morea lake, a stocked lake for fishing, trails to walk around, picnic areas, a gazebo, a baseball field, a monument to war veterans, a monument to firefighters, lots of open fields both in the sun, and shade, and easy access to downtown Bloomington. We went to the zoo, and then we spent two hours just exploring.

I love Miller Park is my favorite place

Pavilion

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View of Lake

Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center

4.7

47.4 mi

Landmark review: I have been here twice for birthday parties…read moreand this is not a bad park district pool. It has a nice splash pad zero depot pool with a slide at the opposite end. The kids seem to enjoy these birthday parties a lot. No one really checks the guest list when you host a private party. You also get access to the party room upstairs. All of this for 125 dollars which covers 2 hours and 15 guest. Given the low price I can see why lots of families host birthday parties at the pool.

This is one of the nicest park aquatics centers in this part of Illinois. It is availablle for lap…read moreswim, water exercise, lessons, free swim, reserved parties, and more. The air and water temperatures are kept at national standards, the staff is totally professional, the guards are very well trained and supervised, and the kiddie pool is wonderful for tykes and their parents.

Sholem Aquatic Center

3.3

(6 reviews)

43.9 mi

As an early bird, there is nothing that beats an early morning swim, especially when it gets to be…read moreat an outdoor pool on a beautiful cool summer morning. Sholem provided the perfect spot for this morning's swim! While I can't speak to this facility during a busier time, I can speak to my experience in the pools earlier hours. I was able to walk up to their admission desk and, after talking briefly with the friendly desk worker, I paid my $6 to swim and headed into the locker room. During my swim, there was never more than 4 people in the pool and I was able to swim in one of their 3 lanes for most of my swim. Additionally, while the air was a little chilly this morning, the pool temperature was perfect! I thoroughly enjoyed my swim and would recommend this spot to anyone looking. I also eyed a pretty awesome lazy river that I'd like to take a few laps through if I find myself itching to swim again before I head back to St. Louis!

I was only here once, but had a great time. A cheap way to cool off and have some summer fun! The…read morewaterslides are awesome. Remember to flatten your body to get that speed! Didn't try the lazy river-those things have a history of making people sick. Tons of fun splashy play type stuff for little kids. The only reason they don't get five stars is the lack of a diving board. Come on people, if you're going to spend a ton to build a massive aqua complex, you put in a diving board.

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Two water slides

Shirk Center

3.3

4.1 mi

Poor choice of machines, often too busy to get in a good workout as well. More amateur gym goers…read morewon't have much of a problem though.

Great indoor track field. Not much sitting room. Overall nice track, parking not terrible.read more

Holiday Park & Pool

3.8

(4 reviews)

2.5 mi

Review Visit: October 22nd, 2014…read more Holiday Park was a nice stop in Bloomington. It came at the tail end of a day of exploring a lot of parks in Bloomington. From what I remember, it was a pretty nice park. Bigger than I was expecting. There is a pool/swimming area for people of all ages to enjoy. It was closed for the season when I visited. There was a big lake adjacent to it that was nice to walk along. It would've been cool to experience the water park, but there is always another day. If you are in the area and the season is just right, take your family/kids/friends/strangers (okay, maybe not strangers) to the park. Between the pool, playground area, a lake to walk along, its a nice little gem of a place to visit.

We love holiday pool. The facilities are great, the staff is friendly, and we always have a good…read moretime there. The extra hour for members before the pool is open to the public is a great perk.

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G J Mecherle Memorial State Farm Park

4.0

2.2 mi

Beautiful, spacious park with deluxe pool, shelters, grills, playgrounds, mini golf, disc golf,…read moreball field, tennis, volleyball, and pickleball courts, fishing. Access limited to State Farm employees and retirees.

Great facility! Fantastic picnic areas and shelters. The pool area is amazing with water slides…read moreand lazy river. Mini golf is always fun too. The only downside is they just don't let you bring in alcohol. :-(

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Anytime Fitness

3.5

(14 reviews)

6.8 mi

Visiting for the wkend from Minneapolis. Nicest Anytime by far. Very clean and well cared for…read more Large amount of free weights and functional fitness area with kettlebells and TRX equipment. In addition a studio area and of course cardio heaven. Highly recommend you visit. Keep up the great work at this location!!!!!!

The best owner around so nice and sweet She will listen to…read moreyour ideas great deal going on now Join for $1 including key fob for first month Very clean gym