No Joke is the best place for MMA/BJJ/boxing!! Phenomenal with kids and great gym for adults. Vinny…read moreis the perfect mix of chill and having expectations. I love the diversity of all the people that go there too. Professional, welcoming and fun!

I've been going here for years and never had a bad experience. There's a variety of classes to fit…read moreinexperienced and experienced fighters, and you can learn/practice valuable skills while getting a great work-out. The staff are very friendly and give great suggestions. I would highly recommend No Joke!

David's an excellent instructor, reasonably priced, excellent to work with. Would highly recommendread more

Let me first state the reviews before mine are from a previous owner who apparently was quite…read moreunscrupulous. This is not the same group or the same management. I've talked extensively with the current owner David Walker as well as trained with him for the last few months. My children have also trained with him for the same amount of time. Two coworkers I've known for almost a decade have trained with David as well. His training is tier one as the classes are a good mix of intensity, technique as well as background information as to why you do what you do. I leave each class as if I have learned something new I can apply as well as improved my skills on previously learned material. So, the training is A plus and better than any other martial arts groups I have trained with in the past. David is excellent with my kids who look forward to class each week as well as excitedly show me what they have learned as well as beg me to show them what was done in my class. It is a great time for them to work on discipline, confidence and mindset as well as balance, flexibility and strength. This is the best extracurricular investment I've made for them. Lastly, I want to say David is a man of integrity and encouragement. He has kept his word and made sure I've maximized my learning opportunities. The folks in the class are terrific and some of the more experienced students have been extremely helpful in keeping an eye on me and correcting things when David is with another student. I wish I had found this group earlier and started sooner, but as David says "We're starting now." Join us.

Holy cow! True traditional kung fu with a lineage to follow all the way back to Wong Fei Hung…read more Sifu Andrew Kong is the real deal, true martial arts for both mental and physical training.

I got to have the pleasure of having a private Kung Fu lesson with Sifu Andrew Kong. Wow! What an…read moreincredible experience. I've taken other martial arts classes before. This place truly is authentic Chinese Kung Fu! I was impressed by the long history that runs through this school. Master Kong is son the the world famous Grandmaster Buck Sam Kong. I will definitely be looking forward to returning again.

AFTA Combat Martial Arts is HANDS DOWN the BEST martial arts school in the Stateline! Dr. Master…read moreJoel Bowling , multiple Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee who founded the school in 1984 and developed the amazing Tatakai system, revolutionizing the world of martial arts to meet the the REAL demands of a modern society, teaches his students wholly, mind, body & indomitable spirit, enlightening them with the ability to handle life's obstacles with a discipline and focus that they may never have developed without the proper mindset. Other schools advertise fun and ninja(?) Training, Offer bogus "Bruce Lee" training or basic "sport" karate, but AFTA advertises and DELIVERS Real world martial arts combat self defense training! Others claim to be "the serious choice", but AFTA is the ONLY "no joke" "no nonsense" school you can depend on consistently for ALL of your combat martial arts training and educational needs!

Would have given ZERO stars if it was an option. Do NOT sign your child up for martial arts lessons…read moreat AFTA Martial Arts in Rockford IL. The owner of this establishment, Joel Bowling, has no business being around children. Joel thought it was appropriate to teach a class of 5 year olds about murder, kidnapping, rape, and date rape. He also accused my 5 child of being developmentally disabled or "retarded" as he called it when my son couldn't understand what he was trying to teach. Joel Bowling is severely over weight and cannot even properly interact with the children he's trying to teach. Nor do I think being a severely overweight martial arts teacher teaches anything about self-discipline. I pulled my child from his classes only after a few lessons, and he's still trying to get me to pay for the full year contract. Save yourself and your child the abuse and take them to a REAL martial arts establishment.

This dojo is unique sensei is more than a sensei he is everyone's father been there for 53 years…read morethe oldest dojo in Rockford sensei is the ONLY person in the state line area that trained under shihon sukiyama in Chicago most Dino's have one teacher here sensei with 7 other sensei instructors who were trained by sensei an they all have been with him between 20 to 35 years to put this is few short words explaining how this dojo is. One big family practicing martial arts my two children have been there 6 years now an are black belts the cost 40.00 a month no contracts no hidden fees you can train up to 6 nights a week call 815 965 7575 ask for sensei Allen this place is the best

A place where coaches and people alike work to build each other up and learn combat skills and each…read moreother's character.

I was passing through on my way home from vacation and called ahead to see if I could train at the…read moreacademy's Sunday open mat. Tommy Woodruff, the owner, was very hospitable and welcoming. Everyone I trained with that day at Core Combat Sports was respectful, welcoming and trained without egos. That was very much appreciated as a visitor. If you're looking for a great place to train in the Rockford/Loves Park, IL area: I highly recommended checking them out!

Made the mistake of signing a 2 year contract: I've been charged twice and accused in front of…read moreother parents for not paying when I've only had one late payment but everything else is automatically taken out on time, I've tried to cancel contract (which I was offered the option to before by Master An) but I'm told I'll still be charged the $180 if child doesn't attend class and sent to collectors so we're just waiting for the contract to end which I was told automatically renews after? Save yourself the nightmare and headaches

I have been taking kickboxing at Rockford Academy for over 5 years, and I am still just as…read morechallenged by the workouts now as when I started. The classes are only 30 minutes long, but they know exactly how to work you out for maximum results. When I got pregnant, and could no longer keep up in the classes, they worked out with me individually, and worked around my schedule; and they did not charge me for classes while I was on maternity leave. They treated me like I was family, and not just a client. I have recently started taking Tae Kwon Do here as well, and I am loving it! The classes are physically challenging and mentally stimulating. Rockford Academy is a great place to work out both your body and your mind.

If you are looking for a solid foundation in the Korean martial arts, you've come to the right…read moreplace. i enrolled my son when he was 8 and enrolled myself four years later when he achieved his black belt. Fast toward another four years or so and I received my 1st Dan black belt and had had the opportunity to compete in over 100 matches. For me, the quality of instruction culminated in a silver medal at the U.S. National Championships (in the over 50 years group). My son is currently a 4th degree Black Belt and has had the opportunity to learn, compete, achieve, and make life long friends.

I highly recommend checking around to other places. This establishment makes you sign a 5 year…read morecontract in YOUR BLOOD! We moved 80 miles away almost two years ago and they refuse to stop taking the monthly $150 out of our account. Do to circumstances not in our control after losing our house. And after trying to contact him relentlessly and solve this but no call back nothing. After posting on his Facebook page he finally called my husband and said there is a "Board" he has to consult to stop the withdrawals. Needless to say that was a year ago. Consulted a lawyer for stop payment and to see if I can retrieve the last two years payments back. I just requested a copy of the contract to be sent to me. Lets see if it comes. My son loved Master AN. To bad he uses my son now as a pay day! SIGN NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!