I finally did it and loved it! Once you register and complete sign up, you most likely will get a…read morecall to confirm. I made reservations the same day so I figured this was to ensure I would make the call time. There's street parking but they have an adjacent lot for ease. You enter, sign in and complete your waivers. You also have to be weighed. Total check in was about 10 mins. Joe was the best hype man to get you ready for the day. Next, you go to the equipment counter and get all the essentials; suit, helmet etc. you and your group have a mini educational segment with your instructor. Here you learn more about what Ifly is and not. Most importantly you learn the hand signals. JJ was a nice instructor. Totally organized the session to meet all the needs and gave follow up after the first flight to improve the experience. Last stop is the tunnel. I opted for just 2 flights but one of going all the way to the top. So much fun. Once the flight group is done you exit to de-robe and can learn about additional classes. You receive your flight certificate. Again, a cool way to spend an hour or so. It was a nice adventure to celebrate my birthday and I would certainly go back.

Experience: My nephew and I were visiting my friend and her and I decided to surprise her kid and…read moremy nephew with a "flight". Facility: very nice place set up perfectly for viewing the fun. Everything was organized and clean. We were the only patrons there. Service: we made the reservation on the phone. We hit some traffic and when I called and explained we would be about 10 minutes late, they told us it wasn't an issue. We were treated with respect and great, friendly customer service. I forgot the name of our guy, but he's in the photos. He was very nice and related well to the teens. He was patient and even gave us a session for free when we had a misunderstanding. I would want him again if we came back to this location. Overall: The only reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5 is because is it just so expensive. I don't regret it because I know my nephew loved it, but it's definitely a splurge that is reserved for once in a while. Although I do have to say, the more you do it, the cheaper the price goes. You should do it at least once! The kids LOVED it.

I recently contacted the owner, Pete, through their website to drop in and train while I was in…read moreChicago for business. He was very open about the idea (some gym owners aren't) and told me to download the class schedule off their website as it was modified due to Covid. After my visit I was pleasantly surprised by the level of Jiu Jitsu being taught by Pete as well as his students skill level. I was required to pay a small drop in fee, but it wasn't a big deal as I've been asked the same of several gyms I've visited. Overall I would definitely suggest you check out Rio Jiu Jitsu if you are in the Chicago area, I'm glad I did

So, to be completely honest I wanted my child to do martial arts but I didn't know the difference…read morebetween them all. Rio Jiu Jitsu opened up behind my house & I was still reluctant despite my husbands excitement to enroll our daughter there. Probably because I didn't know a lot about Jiu Jitsu. Well the first day we brought my daughter I fell in love with this place! Changed my mind in a second! They are so great there! Their kids classes are awesome! My daughter has grown so much in the short time she's been doing this! The coaches are so great with the kids! Firm but gentle. They give the children discipline & goals. I am so happy that we are there. There's a real sense of community there too. Everyone is welcoming! I can't wait to see my daughter grow there. She is determined to win a medal one day and I believe she can there!!

The teachers are excellent, well trained, and very attentive to form. Classes there are an…read moreexcellent experience

I highly recommend High Bridge pilates, specifically Valerie. I have been doing private lessons…read morewith her for a year and she not only heals my body but also my mind. It's like therapy and pilates all in one. She has built my confidence on how my body can move. Our sessions rotate from the reformer, to the floor and even the cadillac and each one challenges and strengthens my body differently. Valerie is also a trained dancer and dance teacher so her attention to detail with my body (ie toes pointed vs. flexed) maximizes my workout. The studio is open, very clean and very welcoming as soon as you walk in. Gisela has created an environment that you look forward to coming into.

We worked with Torriente to provide beginner self-defense training for our 4th grade Girl Scout…read moretroop and had a wonderful experience. Booking was simple, seamless and responsive. We had the option of going to the studio or reserving a space closer to home, and we opted for the latter for a small travel fee given the distance and Cubs game. Our kiddos had fun but took the class seriously. Torriente was a great coach and super responsive to the kids' questions and experience level. I would absolutely recommend Torriente for other troops!

I love this place. Torriente is a great teacher - you can tell he loves doing it and that in turn…read morereally rubs off onto his students. Many of the people I asked have been there for at least a year even if it's off and on. Torriente is challenging, fun, and can accommodate many students at once, which was something I was especially impressed with when I came into the mix - a left-handed, brand-new student. ;) I really enjoy the small class size as well as how community-driven it feels - everyone is so supportive and flexible.

This review is for the two week accelerated Broker course…read more Bottom line, this course will prepare you for the state exam. It's my feeling this course is probably the best bet if you are serious about taking the state exam quickly and passing on your first attempt. The course is entirely worth the price point. You get all of the study and learning materials you need will need. No need for an additional class or study program. My course was taught by Oliver. I will admit Olivers teaching style and my learning style did not mesh at first. The longer you're in the course, the more you understand his direct and no BS approach. You have a huge amount of information to cover and you have to do it on schedule. Theres no time for off topic questions or hypotheticals. You are there to learn the rules and laws surrounding Illinois Broker licensing, not developing sales techniques, or understanding the operations of a real estate company. My personal thoughts on getting the most out of this course: 1. Listen to every word the instructor says - There is a reason they are explaining things they way they are. 2. Attend every class - About halfway through the first week you'll ask yourself why you put yourself through this - push through! 3. Review each days material every night. - Practice those quizzes and exams that come with your book.

The Real Estate Institute has been an excellent resource for my continuing education. The entire…read moreexperience was professional from start to finish -- clear course instructions, well-structured material, and an easy-to-navigate system. I also appreciated how responsive and helpful their team was whenever I needed assistance. It made the CE process smooth and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend them to any real estate professional looking for reliable and high-quality continuing education. FIVE STARS

I love training at EKF. I have been going there for the past…read more2 years and i am looking forward to many years to come. I love the fact that regardless of your skill level, everyone is welcome and the training is then tailored to your ability. No one pushes you way past your limits. Both first timers and champions work out at the gym, so if you want to challenge yourself a bit more, you can find the right partner for that. What I love the most though, on top of skills, experience and professionalism, is the fact that it is a laid back gym where you can go sweat your day away surrounded by amazing people that you can easily become good friends with.

Great place to go. The staff is very nice and it's a great workout where your picking up great…read moreskills. I wish I would have started a long time ago. Give it a shot.

I came to Catalyst Movement Arts after having already trained over four years of pole at another…read morestudio. I started training with David and noticed a difference in how he taught flexibility right away. Flexibility has always been the most difficult part of pole for me. I made more progress in my back flexibility in the first 9 months at Catalyst than I made the first 4 years of pole. For four years, every time I traveled, I'd try a new flexibility teacher hoping something be different and would help me. Apparently, I just needed David to move here. Not only that, after a year of training with David, I understand how to train myself better when I can't make it to class. The thing that stands out to me at Catalyst is that every single instructor teaching on the regular schedule has studied pole for over five years. Several instructors have backgrounds in other fitness areas. Additionally, because they began teaching in 4 completely different areas of the country, they are bringing skills they learned for even more people. Teaching something and being good at something yourself are not the same thing and these people have very clearly put thought into how to teach different bodies and how to break down moves into small pieces. Both David Owen and Rachele Ribera travel and sell workshops that sell out. At Catalyst, we get that expertise multiple times a week for just the price of a monthly pass. Catalyst has a heavy focus on developing correct and safe technique for pole and flexibility. Flexibility classes are capped at 10 and pole classes are capped at 8 people so that there's always enough space for people to move and the instructor has plenty of time to get to every student to make corrections and provide a spot. Classes very in length so there is always plenty of time to warm up and stretch everything correctly. Though Catalyst appears more expensive than some other studios initially, I've found that it actually costs me less. For students with a monthly pass who don't mind sharing the small space with one other person, (there are two poles in the small room), it is no extra cost at all to reserve that room during the hours someone is already in the studio for another purpose. So I can practice very often without paying extra. There's so much time available, that I often have the whole room to myself and when I don't, I have fun training with someone I can throw ideas off of.

Great classes! Amazing teachers and fun ! The workshop…read morehelped me understand the physiology of shoulderstands .

Tandang Garimot made a great decision when they brought Graduada Sucuri (Rhodora) on board to teach…read morecapoeira classes at their studio. She is a talented capoeirista and an all-around amazing person. As a teacher, she knows when to push and when to be patient. For folks who are not as familiar with the capoeira universe, ABADA-Capoeira (the group she is affiliated with) is based in Rio de Janeiro and, over the past 25 years, has expanded to a number of countries across North America, Europe, and Asia. What makes this group unique is its philosophy of being all-inclusive and its strong emphasis on technique. Sucuri is a student of Mestra Marcia, an extremely accomplished capoeirista from Rio, who is in turn a student of Mestre Camisa, the president and founder of ABADA-Capoeira. In other words, she is the real deal. Her classes expose students to all aspects of this rich art form - martial arts, acrobatic movements, music and rhythm, and Afro-Brazilian culture. Try it out - you will not regret it!

I very rarely give out 5 stars for anything but these guys have their act together. Nice people,…read moreclean/new facilities and knowledgable staff. I have done a little judo and punched a bag a few times but nothing serious so decided to take a few private classes with Mike to get the hang of it. Some of best workouts i've ever done. You learn proper technique, bag & mitts training, good ways to stretch and prevent injury. Mike does all of this while being patient and keeping you and himself upbeat. This place is going to be packed once the word get out.