I'm visiting from out of town and I did a drop in class. I picked up some new technique to bring…read moreback home and the rolls had a great pace and we're safe. The facility is great with new mats and is super clean. I would definitely stop back in whenever I'm in town for a great place to train and work out.

I visited Training Grounds Martial Arts Academy today to sit in a Jiu Jitsu class. I sent the…read morefacility an email and received a response the same day saying that I could attend the class from Tylor. When I arrived. Coach Brian greeted me as I walked in. He quickly showed me the gym, and it was amazing. Great workout area, boxing ring and two matted areas for Jiu Jitsu, striking or other martial arts training. What stood out was how clean the whole gym was. From the mats to the restrooms I could tell that the team there cares about the facility! Class was well ran and everyone was on task and training hard the entire time. The coaches were always walking around and available for one on one help with the techniques. The other students were great! When rolling began i felt like I was apart of the team. I visit gyms across the country when I travel, and I would rate them as one of the best gyms I have been to. Thank you Training Grounds Martial Arts Academy team!

Learning Wing Chun has been a great desire of mine for a long time now and when I found the Gung Fu…read moreInstitute I was overjoyed. Since then (and at the time of this review), I have been taking Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do classes for 5 months and I've never felt better. Sigong Gallaher's is a true pedigree in Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do and the instructors are very nice, patient and more than capable. The programs offered at the Gung Fu Institute are flexible enough so that you aren't paying for classes you don't want. For example, if you don't want to spar, then you don't have to pay for the sparring class, same goes for grappling. Some people just want to get the fitness and self defense from the arts and this place accommodates that. Yoga classes are available to assist in flexibility, breathing, and strength. Kids classes also available so it is fun for the whole family. Definitely worth it the time and money.

Recently, I moved to South West Florida. I was not looking just for a place, I looking for a…read moreperfect fit. I have been working on my personal fitness goals since 1995. In Los Angeles, I had personal trainers, I went to different GYMs, and I've trained with known professionals. I am all about the quality and I recognize it when I see. When I came to Gung Fu Institute in Fort Myers, FL, I was impressed with the wealth of knowledge that Grandmaster, David Gallaher possessed. Not only he educated himself, here in USA and abroad, in all the aspects of Martial Arts, he has mastered it! The Martial Arts school is well run. At Gung Fu Institute, Grandmaster and the leaders spend a good amount of time to work on the fitness goals of each individual. The programs that they offer are very personalized. As a person, Grandmaster, David Gallaher is very energetic and positive. I have traveled well, but I have not seen yet anyone who gave as much care and personal attention as the Grandmaster, David Gallaher to each and every of his students. I would highly recommend Gung Fu Institute to anyone who wants a personalized and affordable training. Speaking of a word affordable, Gung Fu Institute runs special for only $29.95 of two weeks trial!! Kids and adults are welcome!

This place is the real deal. The instructor is well known and documented martial artist. He has…read moredirectly trained and studied with Ed Parker in Kenpo and Bart Vale in shootfighting. He also hold black belts in Tia Chi and small circle jujitsu. If you want to compete in MMA or just study a martial art this is the place! I have trained in numerous gyms in numerous states throughout my career and this is by far the best!

Not that great. When they have classes all they do is gossip n can't really work out. The random…read morepeople that come in are creepy and give stalker vibes like I rather take my chance with the regular basic gyms. The music they play is off putting. Not worth it allllll

If you looking for express workout on your busy schedule, this is the right place for you. In 30…read moreminutes you'll shape physically and sharpen mentally. Also, it's open 24/7 and you can come workout, follow the express workout or do your own, boxing, kickboxing and lift weights. Best best best

My time in Florida was winding down. I needed one last shot of sunshine before I dragged my feet…read moreback to Boston, so when my host for the week suggested a kayak trip before heading to the Fort Myers airport, I agreed. The backstory I was given on the way: Happehatchee is a spiritual center run by a benevolent old lady who wants people to be happy, so she donated her land for community use. Pretty awesome if you ask me. Corkscrew Road is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it, room-for-one-car-only path into paradise. Past the parking lot and palm/bamboo trees you'll find a drum circle clearing, a rope bridge complete with jingling chimes and a meeting house for group activities. After a mini tour (the bouncy bridge made me just a sliiiight bit nervous, especially since a morning yoga class was just letting out), we headed for a freestanding rack of kayaks. Here's the deal: You take a kayak out. You return it. Simple as that. No one regulates the time you're out. The Center requests a donation, but ostensibly the activity is free. It's clear you're expected to not be an asshole and put things (oars, life jackets) back where you found them. I'm pretty sure being treated like an adult ensures that. For two hours we kayaked along the banks of neighboring Koreshan State Park. The people we passed in canoes and boats all waved. Everyone seemed happy, and why not? The sun was out, the breeze was cool. I was sad to leave such a peaceful place.

This is a beautiful sanctuary with amazing yoga classes for just $10 dollars a class giving by…read moreEdric Saturdays and Sundays. Excellent classes, friendly yogis, clean place, super cute and lots of nature all over. I love, love this place and the best instructor in the planet teaches here do not miss the opportunity to meet Edric. Best yoga in SouthWest Florida