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Evolution Brazilian Jiu JItsu Academy

5.0 (12 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 10:30 AM, 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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This is just one of the two rooms at Evo MAA, they have another room just as big specifically for BJJ. Lots of mat space!
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Best martial arts academy in the Sparks, NV area! Pros: -Diverse: They offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Judo (fundamentals) and Goju-Shorei. They are a certified Charles Gracie BJJ affiliate school. Charles Gracie himself from the Gracie family stops by and does seminars here time to time. -Staff: Ray, owner/instructor, is very nice, humble, and knowledgeable as he studies multiple martial arts. He is a 4th degree black belt in standing, and brown belt in BJJ. As far as BJJ they have a Charles Gracie black belt, Jason, teaching that is very knowledgeable in BJJ. He breaks everything down into simple terms. Both are good at teaching both kids and adults. Great family atmosphere. -Gym: They have lots of gym space. I took is dedicated specifically for BJJ. They even have tournaments there frequently. Gym is always clean and neat. I personally have been going there on and off for BJJ for a few years. There is no pressure if you have no experience in martial arts, so just stop by and check it out. They are legit teachers and the students there are also experienced and competitive.

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Amazing instructors, amazing atmosphere. This is definitively place where owners care about their students.

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Just finished MY first class. Yes I am now a white belt....and my two purple belts find it hilarious.

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Combat Sport and Fitness

Combat Sport and Fitness

4.4(7 reviews)
5.7 mi

Awesome place to learn. Kelly is friendly and professional. Not only does he know what he is…read moretalking about, but he is also extremely good at explaining how different moves work. As a person who isn't very coordinated (I wouldn't consider myself a natural athlete) I really appreciate a teacher who can speak past my limited hand-eye coordination, to get me to slip into the correct positions almost in spite of myself. Kelly is excellent at explaining the physics and motion of the body, and why things work the way that they do. If anybody has trouble understanding a concept, Kelly will come at it from multiple angles, assuring that students with different learning styles are accommodated. The other students really great as well, everybody I have met has a helpful and friendly demeanor. The main vibe of the place is to help build everybody up. Good teachers attract good students. Also, some of the students from the gym have won fights recently, this is a testament to the teacher and classes. The gym is great, the mat has been clean every time I've been in there, (these things should be a given but I have been surprised before) and the equipment is all legit. The pricing is great, with a membership granting access to every class that is taught. If there are any issues that arise with the payment, you can get help via email and the response is quick, friendly and extremely helpful. The schedule seems to be filling up more as well, in the last few weeks I have seen at least one class added to the schedule. The gym is definitely worth more than the cost of admission. First class is always free so there's nothing to lose by checking it out!

I was in town for a night after working 20 hours in the road went to get dinner by myself and as I…read morewas Walking out of Chipotle this White man in a Ford truck fully wrapped with this company's Logo almost ran me over and just being disrespectful for no reason at all . I looked back at him all he did was look at me wanting to start problems for no reason at all kept on Gassing his truck erratically through the parking lot. Dude might have been just a racist white man since Im Mexican with Tattoos ( I'm also a business owner).. I wasn't bothering anyone I was just trying to get some dinner. I hope he wasn't the owner of Combat fitness because that is definitely not where you want your kids to be. Thanks for Trying to run me over at Legends bud. I appreciated that.

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UFC GYM Reno - Great way to give us a try.

UFC GYM Reno

4.8(43 reviews)
8.1 mi

Love UFC Gym. Great classes. Clean, super great trainers. Nice equipment. Newer Nautilus weights…read more Good location.

As a parent, I am extremely disturbed by what my 13-year-old daughter experienced during her visit…read moreto UFC Gym Reno. She attended one class with a friend who is a member. During that visit, one of the coaches, Javi, made comments that were completely inappropriate for an adult in a position of trust. He told my daughter she "fights like a ghetto Black girl," which is an unacceptable and offensive remark to make to any child. He then had my 13-year-old daughter call me on the phone. During that interaction, he asked her to show him my social media pictures and told her he wanted me to have his babies. I have never met this man in my life. When I gave him no attention, he reportedly told my daughter, "Tell her never mind. She looks like she's an attention-seeking mother." I cannot understand why an adult coach would involve a minor in a personal conversation about her mother or make comments like these to a child. Coaches are supposed to mentor, encourage, and create a safe environment not put children in the middle of inappropriate personal interactions. I sincerely hope UFC Gym Reno takes this complaint seriously and investigates what happened. Parents should be able to trust that their children are in a safe, respectful, and professional environment.

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UFC GYM Reno - 4th of July member appreciation day. What fun!

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Results Transformation Center

Results Transformation Center

4.4(80 reviews)
2.6 mi

All these years later, and I'm still an RTC fan! I've been everywhere else, and no other gym…read morematches the environment and program that I've found at Results! But I know what you're saying..."I don't like group workouts". OK, well, I didn't used to either! This place feels like dance party with your friends. Good music, even better lighting, and it takes the pressure off thinking any eyes are on you. (Pro tip, they're not...everyone is too busy working up a sweat to notice if you're struggling thru some burpees. Spoiler - we all are!) OK, "but it's haaaardddd". Yep! It is challenging! And anything worth doing is worth doing well! Rome wasn't built in a day, and all those other clichés, and getting out of shape didn't happen overnight, and getting back into better shape takes time. There is no magic bullet; only consistency. AND, when your workout feels like FUN, you'll want to keep coming back! Just browse the pics on Results Sparks FB page, who has this much fun getting fit?!?! "What's is cost?" Better health isn't expensive, but sickness sure is! Ask yourself if those fancy coffees or fast-food takeout, or drinks or smoke-shop visits add up! Mmmm-hmm. Fitness is an investment in yourself. AND YOU'RE WORTH IT!!! Finally, and this is what brought me back after trying it on my own...this place has a sense of belonging and encouragement that makes you feel like part of the family. In fact, when you're here, you're FitFam! Take that, you cheesy pasta place, what have you ever done for me?!?! The staff, coaches and members here HAVE EACH OTHER'S BACKS! From nutrition support, workout help for every body & ability, to just good 'ol high fives and encouragement, nothing beats Results. Don't take my word for it, come train with me as my guest, and we'll show ya!

A good friend of mine invited me to drop in with him for a community event they were doing. How…read morecould I say no? It was for a good cause. I showed up and checked in and being a gym rat, he always promised a butt kicking workout. Let me just tell you, it delivered! I'm not big on group training, so I almost said no. (With the exception of my heated pilates and yoga classes.) I've seen amazing results from my friends that are still members here although, I prefer to workout solo or with my coach. I'm so glad I gave them a try. We formed a group of 4 with two other guys and it was a blast as we moved through the stations. I'll most likely drop in again with him in the future. The energy and the coaches were awesome and of course my friend was recognized for his workouts; he's a beast! This place kicked my tail. Thank you for a great workout and making us earn our post-workout meal!

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Results Transformation Center - My favorite coach and I at 5:30 this morning. Feeling great!

My favorite coach and I at 5:30 this morning. Feeling great!

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Results Transformation Center

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Fitness Connection

Fitness Connection

2.2(299 reviews)
0.9 mi

The DirecTV upstairs is a joke. Please replace it with something else! Good overall gym.read more

Overall, the gym seems pretty decent. I haven't used the pool, sauna, or hot tub yet, so I can't…read morereally review those. The equipment is in overall good shape, although there do seem to be some cardio machines that lack some of their original functionality (heartbeat sensors that don't work). The facility is pretty clean, and well organized, and I haven't seen any behavior by patrons or employees that would be off putting to anyone of any fitness level (and I should know, my strength is pretty poor right now). I can say that I definitely do not recommend that anyone use their personal training options as of now. I'm about six weeks into a six month contract (and very glad that I didn't sign up for one longer or with more/longer sessions)... and now have a third (fourth in one way) personal trainer... the first flaked and never showed for the first appointment (after the 'free personal training session' which was much more a hard sell session)... all communications except for the notice that a different trainer was assigned to me on that first paid session has been by text message, that, and only that communication was by email (which I didn't check until hours later)... no one at the gym knew about the change, either and, evidently, the other trainer was either not there or not that interested (I was at the cubicles where the pt's are based ten minutes early and stayed for at least five minutes after the scheduled time before going to do a workout on my own). The second (third?) trainer was great for a few weeks, but her schedule has now changed, so I've been shunted to a third (fourth?) trainer that I've met (I never met the second that was the rescheduled no show)... each of the three I've met has had a different focus and style, so six weeks into this, I still don't really have a set workout schedule because I haven't been able to settle into any kind of rhythm and routine. Presuming that I don't just give this up as wisdom earned, I expect no less than a few more weeks before anything changes... and who knows what else might happen between now and then. My initial goal was simply to improve my strength and possibly maximize the efficiency of my workouts as I'm getting older and coming off of an injury... six weeks has now been at least partially wasted while costing me a not insignificant amount of money and time. I would have been better off simply doing what I've done previously and working off of knowledge that's 20 years old but developing my own routine and simply doing my best... I would be farther along in improving my conditioning. If you're fine working out alone and don't need a (or want) a personal trainer, I would recommend that you consider this gym... otherwise, I'd recommend that you find somewhere else.

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Fitness Connection - Julio Soto, Assistant Club Manager and James St. John, Club Manager of Fitness Connection in Sparks. Changing lives, one person at a time!

Julio Soto, Assistant Club Manager and James St. John, Club Manager of Fitness Connection in Sparks. Changing lives, one person at a time!

Fitness Connection
Fitness Connection - Was a beautiful pool. Clean and perfect water temp for swimming. Not too cold!

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Was a beautiful pool. Clean and perfect water temp for swimming. Not too cold!

Freestyle Martial Arts

Freestyle Martial Arts

4.3(29 reviews)
9.5 mi•Northwest Reno

Been here for 10 years and this dojo is for 1/anyone who's not tried martial arts yet once in life…read more2/anyone who wants to get a great workout 3/anyone who is looking for authentic, smart, kind friends 4/anyone who wants great instruction from a fifth plus degree Blackbelt and her amazing jiu jitsu husband 4/anyone who is ready to have a lot of fun while working out. I've earned two Blackbelts here and a blue belt in grappling. Come try our dojo and see if it's for you Ps we've got a great kids program too

You only get one chance to make a good first impression…read more We'd gone to Freestyle Martial Arts check out their class offerings for myself and my family members of all ages and abilities and as a possible birthday party location for a youngster family member as they advertise: "Swing by for a tour to see what we have to offer you and your family" and they advertise they're disabled-friendly with, "We've had students with asthma and high blood pressure, and we've also taught students in wheelchairs. If you or your child has a physical limitation or a learning disability, let us show you how Freestyle can make it work" and they advertise "You're also welcome to stop by and observe any of our group classes." and they advertise, "For your event, you'll have the run of the entire academy for games like dodgeball, obstacle course, padded weapons and Instructor Says, a martial arts segment with punching, kicking and blocking, and even a dance party complete with disco lights and lasers. Your Freestyle party includes party favors! All guests will receive a card good for a FREE karate lesson with gi." and they advertise, "Am I too old to start martial arts? No." PROS Website is useful Parking is shared in the shopping center Diverse curriculum Diverse hours Gave us their advertised tour Has men's and women's bathrooms Let us observe their group classes Appeared clean CONS Not on a bus line Parking is shared in the shopping center, which gets very crowded and full. No showers or lockers for students. Weird, huh? I did not find them disabled-friendly of my disabilities. Weird, huh? Not being disabled-friendly is more disabling on people with disabilities than their disabilities. I did not find them senior-friendly (I'm age 60+). Weird, huh? Has no Military or Veterans Discount. Weird, huh? May is Month of the Military Caregiver "Military caregivers" typically are defined as those caring for an Active Duty, Veteran, Reservist, or National Guard who has injury, disease or disability caused by or exacerbated by military Service. We are all military caregivers; or we should be.

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Freestyle Martial Arts - Nothing but smiles.

Nothing but smiles.

Freestyle Martial Arts - Focus, intensity, determination, and amazing hair!

Focus, intensity, determination, and amazing hair!

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