Great place for kids. The instructors are very attentive and actually remember your Child's name…read more They have any events and parents night out activities that my kid loves great place to make friends and get some martial art skills.

The instructors are always so friendly, helpful and you can see their passion for the sport. The…read moreinstructors lineage and who they have trained with is insanely impressive and we are lucky to have them here in Orlando. I signed my son up at first, he had low confidence and wouldn't even let me watch him in class. He is a totally different kid now and talks about how this will be a life long sport, then my 9 year old daughter joined after watching and loves it just as much. So I started and as a family we have become closer.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Gracie Barra Seminole. From the moment we walked…read morethrough the doors, we felt welcomed like family. Professor Rodrigo is truly exceptional. He has an incredible way of connecting with each student, teaching with patience, respect, and genuine care. He doesn't just teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu--he helps build confidence, discipline, resilience, and strong character in every child. The entire coaching staff is amazing as well. Every instructor is professional, encouraging, and passionate about helping each student grow, regardless of their skill level. You can tell they truly care about every child and create a positive, safe, and supportive environment. My son looks forward to every class, and we've seen tremendous growth not only in his Jiu-Jitsu skills but also in his confidence, focus, and respect for others. As a parent, that's priceless. If you're looking for a place where your child will learn from outstanding instructors while becoming part of an incredible community, I highly recommend Gracie Barra Seminole. Thank you, Professor Rodrigo and the entire coaching team, for everything you do. You are making a lasting impact on so many families!

Very friendly atmosphere, accommodating to both beginners and experienced BJJ practitioners. Good…read morefocus on technique with thorough explanation of the move and one on one attention from the professor. Also a good selection of different belts to roll with.

Power has been my go to gym for over three years and no plans on going anywhere else. Best…read moreatmosphere with everyone always looking to improve. Highly recommend this gym to beginners and advanced lifters.

Best gym in the area. Highly recommend if you're visiting the city. It's got everything you could…read morewant in a gym and you're never waiting to use equipment. I'll for sure be back.

I grew up in this academy!! E play instruments, learn acrobatics, and learn a Beautiful…read moreTraditional Afro-Brazilian Martial Art!! I'll never forget all that I learned here! Our Mestre; Mestre Lazaro Santos pours his heart and soul into his students. Jessica Wernett is the Program Director; she will help you find the perfect program to meet your needs! They offer Adult Classes; Mom's Class; Kids Classes; Summer and Spring Break Camps! The kids program is out of this world!!

I was visiting from out of town and happened to be working literally next door to this studio. I…read moreended up training a couple of classes. Mestre Lazaro is an intense guy. Equal parts fun and serious. He is good with the kids, and drives the rest real hard. Warm up was a good twenty minutes or so. This was followed by back and forth execution of various kicks one after the other on a padded floor. This was followed by practicing kicks over a standing punching bag. Only after this was one allowed a water break (which was a little different from where I train where one is allowed to take a break whenever one wanted). After this the mestre assigned kick combinations and paired everyone up. I was happy that he took me aside and focused on some of my weaknesses, and explained them to me. While he was quick to demonstrate and point out mistakes with pretty much everyone in the class at all times, he did seem to take it easy and chill out during the final singing and roda. The roda consisted of playing music from the speakers for about ten minutes or so while people got in and out of the ring. I found this different from a typical school of having live music, but I guess everyone gets to go at each other in this case. The mestre decided at some point to expound on the philosophy of martial arts and went all Keanu on me about the code of the computer residing in my head, and my head controls my limbs, and so on. He is a fun guy, and I enjoyed training under him. I was charged 15$ for a class. They accept credit cards.

I have been going to the downtown ymca for years. It is in my opinion one of the best gyms in…read morecentral Florida. It is huge. All the staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They have a ton of different classes and there is always a fun community event planned there. The fitness personnel are extremely helpful and friendly. I highly recommend going to yoga or stretch classes all the instructors are amazing and welcoming. You really feel like part of the family here!

Although management spruced up the equipment, added new flooring and painted, the men's locker room…read moreis not great. Not sure if it's the carpet or the ventilation system, but it does have a smell in various areas. I believe some of the smell is due to lockers that do not appear to have been opened in months based on the dust on some of the locks. (See picture. In the past, I was told if members pay their monthly locker charge, there is nothing they can do to alleviate any odors coming from a locker.) The men's steam room had been closed for almost two years as they are "renovating" it. Earlier this year, a sign was posted stating a new boiler was needed and they were requesting donations. (Dues just went up $4/month.) In addition, there are no staff members walking around the Strength Circuit equipment area in the evenings and some members stay at one machine for 10 minutes or longer. They even scroll on their phones even though signs are posted to be "courteous" of others who may want to use the machine. (See picture.) These signs were smaller and posted on each machine, but they seemed to have "disappeared". I have had to repeatedly ask if I could "work in" as some members think they own the machine. Not sure why members have to constantly ask to "work in". Shouldn't the offending members have some responsibilities to follow the rules?!! This past week, I had enough. I addressed one member who constantly uses one machine and scrolls on his phone consistently. I asked if I could work in. He said he had one more rep and didn't realize I wanted in. (This is not the first time he's told me this.) I told him he had been on the machine over 10 minutes and saw me walk by numerous times. Also, I stated scrolling on the phone is not allowed given the signs in this area. I just walked away. Another member (who is a long-time member like me) was at the machine next to him, heard what I said and thanked me. She said he is one of the worst offenders, but there are others just like him. She noted the courtesy rule is 3 reps and move on, plus no scrolling on the phone. She added respect seems to be missing from this gym. Amen! Obviously, management needs to do a better job of handling this situation as a few small signs are not deterring the problem.

Amazing place to workout and have a great community and team... everyone is so friendly and…read morededicated

I like OBF and the members so much that I drive 30-45 minutes across town in rush hour traffic to…read morego. Yep, that's how much of an impact these people have. Annnd just in case you didn't know, I'm not a fan I've driving in traffic! You can tell that every coach at OBF enjoy their jobs. They take their time to not only guide you through each workout but they go out of their way to make sure each individual is comfortable doing each exercise correctly. If need be, a different movement or lift can be subbed in. Hitting a PR and cheering you on to work harder is just as important as scaling when you need to OR slowing up the pace. They have Crossfit classes that include weightlifting lifts and various high intensity (HIT) workouts. There are also bootcamp classes to get your heart racing. Either (or both) classes are sure to keep you moving and shaking. Note : There are various classes in the a.m. and p.m. for both Crossfit and boot camp. There are showers upstairs if you need, great perk if you need to get to work after. Also, the parking lot is located within a shopping plaza with plenty of spaces. Added bonus: The staff and members are amazing! Everyone is super nice and fun. We not only help each other out, we crack jokes and plan social events. We are one giant team of friends cheering each other on in and outside of the gym. That makes all the gasping for air and sweating 1000 times more enjoyable!

This place is awesome. My 7 yo just started and he absolutely loves it. The instructor is…read morephenomenal and has been so patient with him. This is a great way for kids to get some exercise out of the sun. They have so many classes to chose from for all ages. They are located next to 24 hour fitness (it's a little hard to see), there's plenty of parking, and the gym is super clean. There are benches on the side for parents but I have also seen kids being dropped off. they have a 8 week special right now so it was a great way to tryout the classes. My son is obsessed with all the classes so I'm sure we will join as members after the trial period.

My daughter is taking some private lessons to work on her Olympic lifting technique. She has…read moreenjoyed all of the coaches and they are able to break down everything for her to be able to understand. We are just a few weeks in and she is already feeling more confident with her technique. Super clean facility and all the staff is super friendly!

Such a good staff and fun space to workout! Super clean and a lot of convenient class options!…read moreHighly recommend this spot! Love Rise!