My family has been exploring various martial arts dojos in the fox valley for my son as he is…read moreobsessed with karate. After careful consideration, we decided that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu would be the best thing for him, and the choices in the valley are somewhat limited that way. Most everything is Taekwondo... Any who, we checked out Flashback after speaking to one of the owners, Jina. We gave it a week's trial, and really love the fun way coach Jesse and Jina (husband & wife) teach the classes. They are playful and very nice, but firm and expect respect from the kids. It was perfect for my son. There is plenty of 1-1 training too, and great examples, in addition to daily sparing where the kids get to put what they learned to the test. Though we were not able to continue to go due to personal reasons, which was quite unfortunate, I would go back in a heartbeat if possible. My wife and son loved it otherwise. If you have a child (or yourself as an adult) wants to learn self-defense and a martial art's system that will be superior to Taekwondo and other forms of karate, then check this place out!

Fvgc has Great coaches! Great with kids ! such a wide…read morevariety of classes! The coaches are dedicated to teaching technique! 10/10 recommend !

I would definitely recommend this business! Owner Kegan Gennrich is a highly decorated top notch…read morefighter. It's easy to see his passion for the sport and he pours his heart into training the next generation of MMA. Whether you are looking to learn self defense techniques or be the next big name in cage fighting I would highly suggest talking with Kegan!

Amazing instructors who take the time to work with you and explain the things they are doing…read more Classes are not to big and everyone is very welcoming. Has helped boost my confidence and would recommend this to anyone.

This place is AWESOME! If you are looking for solid, effective self defense training in a…read morecooperative, constructive, and FUN environment, Stevens Defense is for YOU! Nate's expertise and clear teaching is so helpful and the structured curriculum really gives you confidence that what anyone can learn to defend themselves and those they love. Can't recommend enough!

Empower Yoga is a nice studio. The location is a comfortable size though classes can fill the room…read moremany times. It is as obvious they have a great following and great instructors by the many classes a week, the number do instructors and classes attendance. The room temp. is good as it seem the floor has radiant heat built in. Great decor, wall colors and lighting. Empower yoga has many instructors using the same style. Each one put there own personality into the practice once a yogi learns that instructors style practice goes smoothly. My practice has been bikram style ( @ Yoga Kula Project in Park City UT )poses thus adapting to the steady movement takes mental adjustment. I personally would enjoy having some instructors with very practice style lead a few classes, as I practice 5 to 7 times a week.

I've been going to Empower Yoga for about a year now. We are presently mired in the "it's the new…read moreyear and I'm getting fit and trying new things" part of the calendar, so classes are very crowded. I imagine that will taper off in February. That said, Empower is...pretty good. The instructors are good, the classes are enjoyable, the heat is improving. Probably the biggest complaint is really the physicality of the location. There is no anteroom for changing, waiting, etc. This is a limitation caused by location and there is little to be done about this, but it keeps Empower from earning another star (or two). Pricing cannot be beat!

I get to go to this YMCA for free whenever I stay at the Hilton Garden Inn nearby. Since my hotel…read moreonly has a really small gym with crappy equipment, this is a GREAT place for a workout instead. There is an indoor track, tons of ellipticals and treadmills, great weight area and mat area for stretching. I love working out at this gym! I always forget to bring a lock so I carry everything in my jacket and put it on the side when I go running. Nobody has ever told me to put my jacket somewhere else. Only compaint is that all the TVs are like stuck on Fox News. Blegh. Where's the CNN?

This place is great. Always clean and has a friendly staff. The pools are nice and well lit and…read morenever seem too crowded. There is a ton of workout equipment and a nice well stocked weight room. There are also quite a few classes that I enjoy.

This class made me feel like a kid again!! The instructor Bungee-Jen Was an absolute delight. :)…read moreShe made the class fun, she was very informative and made sure we were all safe. 10/10 Would recommend! What a fun way to get a workout in. It was a lot of bouncing around doing fun cardio getting that heart rate up. But at the same time, feeling safe and secure in the harness. he definitely stepped out of your comfort zone with some of the tricks like learning the Burpee. I was scared at first, but she taught us and showed us how to do it and gave us the strength to TRY it was so much fun. Thank you for such a unique experience and for doing what you do! Loved it ‍

Took a CC class and I found Eric to be very knowledgeable and thorough with the training. The…read moreUSCCA-sanctioned class covered everything, I learned so much through hypothetical scenarios that I would never have considered. I would recommend this class for anyone considering concealed carry.

Took a class on basic rifle and was really impressed. Eric was very knowledgeable about the AR and…read moreAK platforms. We went over how to field strip and clean each and talked about different scopes and attachments and what qualities to look for in each. There was a lot of good information that he put out. I would definitely recommend the class to anyone looking to learn more about rifles.

Premier Fitness has to be the best gym in the valley. I love the fact it's a private gym with…read moresecured 24/7 access. The owner and the staff keep the equipment and facility in the cleanest condition of any gym I've ever been to. Everyone that works out there has a common goal, and it's not just a fashion show like some of the big box gyms in the area. If you want a quality gym, at a very reasonable price with unlimited 24/7 access, this is the gym for you!! The gym is never very busy, so workouts go quick because your not standing around waiting or having people trying to jump in on sets. I'm so glad I contacted Rod and became a member.

Before you give this gym your banking information, read the reviews from people who have tried to…read moreleave. I canceled my membership, but I have been charged the $75 annual fee FOUR YEARS IN A ROW: 2023, 2024, 2025, and now 2026. Every year, I'm reassured that it's been handled and won't happen again. Then the next October rolls around, and there's another charge. These withdrawals have overdrafted my account more than once. I have an email from Charlie dated October 3, 2023, saying the previous owners hadn't removed me from the annual billing list and promising he would remove me and reimburse me. Three years later, under the same owner, I'm still dealing with the exact same problem. I'm currently waiting on $150 in refunds for the 2025 and 2026 charges, plus this year's charge caused another $25 overdraft fee. On October 13, Charlie told me my refund had been submitted and would arrive in "a couple days." It's now October 30. Still nothing, despite following up. The most frustrating part is how much time and effort it takes to get back money that should never have been withdrawn. I've been polite. I've been patient. I've followed up repeatedly. Nobody should have to put "check whether my old gym charged me again" on their calendar every October. After reading other former members' reviews describing similar charges after cancellation, unanswered messages, and repeated promises, I'm even more concerned. My experience clearly isn't the only one being reported. I'm attaching my email and texts so people can see this for themselves. If you're a former member, check your bank statements, even if you were told your billing was canceled. If you're considering joining, think carefully about whether this is a business you want having access to your account. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend it.