My daughter (18) and I went to try out a boxing class, and we were in the minority, there were…read moreabout 25 guys and just us, as well as a female boxing instructor. We were intimidated at first, but ended up having an amazing time, and we have signed up for a private lesson weekly with Marielle, we had our first one today, and I can't remember having a better workout!! What a great place! Thanks!!!

Recon is amazing! After reading such positive reviews I tried out a free class here and was…read moreimmediately hooked. All of the coaches and classes here are awesome and each is totally different. On the MMA side of the gym: Rob's MMA striking class is great and he will make you get comfortable in your opposite stance. Henry's submission grappling class is ridiculously fun and he is amazing at helping you jump into something that feels so completely foreign if you're new. Darren could not be more passionate about boxing and is so good about teaching you both the outer AND the inner game of boxing. In the kickboxing class Jon is all about proper technique so he will help you undo all the poor form you didn't even realize you were doing. Matt is a pro Muay Thai fighter who is approachable and a wealth of knowledge. In Jon's MMA striking class you get awesome instruction while doing really fun exercises and he will whip you into shape but with a sense of humor the whole time. On the BoxFit side: Mariel and Lilia lead super creative HIIT circuit classes that will make you sore for days. Mandy is a lovely badass and by the end of one of her intense classes you will be surrounded by a pool of your own sweat. Eric is hilarious and will push you to push yourself! If you spend any time here you'll quickly get a sense that Eric and Mandy work hard to make this feel like a community where everybody is welcome. They do this in terms of offering classes at really affordable prices, but more than that through the way they authentically interact with everyone who walks in the door. I was pretty intimidated about walking into a gym like this for the first time but it feels like an ego-free zone where you get the opportunity to learn new things alongside friendly people. It doesn't hurt that Chris at the front desk is incredibly welcoming and there's usually a sweet lab named Rio waiting to greet you. For first timers: -First class is free! (They have gloves you can use if you're not sure you want to buy them yet) -Don't believe Google maps' lies; the main entrance is off of Bridge St., behind Dunkin Donuts, not off of Bridgton Rd.

Nostos MMA offers alot of great classes. I took the Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu class. The…read moreinstructors were very knowledgeable and willing to break down each step when I had issues. The place look small but it's is far from that. The front room is an open mat area. The side room is a cage with boxing stuff. The basement has more heavy bags and weights . The owners are down to earth and you could also met Phoebe. She is their baby girl pig. Definitely recommend you to come in and try them out.

This is the best local gym to go to, they have an awesome community and instructors. I do beginner…read moreMuay Thai, and going in for the first time you may not know what you're doing but the instructor makes sure you know some of the basics before the end of your first class. I just got done with my first private training class and I honestly don't think I've ever gotten a better workout, and the instructor makes you feel capable about your goals.5/5

Great staff and amazing training environment…read more You walk in off the street feeling unsure about it but the second you talk to any of the staff or students you quickly realize this is one of the most welcoming gyms around.

I went to the Academy to cross train with different people. The Academy was very welcoming, and the…read moreclass I went to was filled with high level jiu-jitsu players waiting and ready to roll. Everyone was very respectful and a lot of fun to roll with. The facility also seems very well equipped.

Just started bringing my son to Bare knuckle Murphy's boxing gymnasium for boxing classes. This…read moreplace is wonderful. Everyone is so friendly and a Very family friendly atmosphere !! Owner is so nice and a great teacher. You can tell she really cares. I'm so glad we found this place. My sons very happy and looks forward to his classes. I would recommend checking this place out they offer all different kinds of classes. Ariel also, which I'm thinking of signing my daughter up for.

This is a Really Great positive environment. My son has learned so much in such a short time…read more Would give 10 stars if I could..

Love this training academy but ! They have so many classes, boxing, jujitsu, women's cardio…read morekickboxing, mauy thai, and open mat. It's a wonderful atmosphere, kind people, understanding instructors, it's like a group of friends.

Beacon was such a highlight to my time in Portland! I temporarily relocated to the area and wanted…read moreto get back into CrossFit after taking a 2+ year break during the pandemic and was a bit anxious about it, but my experience start to end with Beacon put me at ease and was fantastic! I submitted an inquiry about learning more about Beacon and heard back within the same day and was able to meet the owner and get an assessment scheduled quickly. After the assessment, I jumped right into classes and loved it. Well out-fitted, a great community of friendly and motivating members, and awesome coaches -- Beacon has it all! I think what I appreciated the most about Beacon is the team's attitude towards fitness; fitness can enrich your life and make living your life easier and better. After doing CrossFit for years at a previous box, I was so used to a culture of just wanting to throw around as much weight as possible with no regard to form and listening to my body. At Beacon, I felt supported to really focus on how to properly move my body, how to best challenge my body, and really how to have fun with CrossFit again. Thanks for such a great five weeks, Beacon, I hope I'll be able to come back again soon!

Absolutely one of the best gyms/fitness centers I've ever visited. I'm currently enrolled in small…read moregroup training and we are working on deadlifts, back squats, pull ups and ring rows, as well as classic CrossFit cardio-based moves (rowing, assault bike, running, etc.). My coach/trainer, Seth, is amazingly helpful and patient in teaching me how to do handstands against the wall (and eventually without the wall). He has a very supportive, encouraging, easy-going personality that really motivates me to do my best. He routinely asks me what moves I want to work on, and we have already covered rope climbs and handstand preps, to name a few. I really enjoy the small group vibe as it gives us a chance to get to know each other better, and we have more time with our coach than we would in a regular CrossFit class. Seth has helped me get to the point where I feel like I can just jump into a regular CrossFit class whenever I want. I'm already almost up to a PR in deadlifts and it has only been a few months (and I took over a year off). It is a bit pricey (I'm paying $240 for 8 classes a month), but I still think it is worth it. You really are getting a lot of time with the coach, even in the small group setting. Highly recommended.

My 10b is thriving at SW. They teach hands-on techniques, bully prevention, playground defense and…read moreweapons training. I would describe our dojo as old school, character building and Sensei Gene is invested in my son. They do a lot of free sessions for the community as well.

I recently attended a women's self-defense workshop at Seacoast Warriors and in just 2 classes, I…read morehave already learned so much. Their instructors are professional and knowledgeable and most importantly - patient! I have limited experience with martial arts, but their team is willing to help people of all ages and experience levels. I highly recommend them!