These guys are solid! I was passing through from Washington,…read moregoing home to the San Francisco bay area where I train in Kyokushin. I've found that MMA gyms tend to be more in line with the training we get in Kyokushin than most traditional martial arts schools of other styles here in the USA, because they train hard and fight full contact. While I didn't get a chance to spar these guys, the padwork was excellent, and then there was a bunch of MMA-related balance ball stuff that kicked my butt! I went for the Muay Thai and MMA class, and I was glad I showed up. Everyone was super nice. I was the only woman there, but I didn't feel unwelcome, nor did I feel coddled. I have a lot of physical disabilities (being female isn't one of them) and the coach accepted when I said I wasn't able to do an activity safely, but he also gave me something else to do, which I appreciated. All of the students were polite, friendly, down to earth, and fun to train with. Super nice guys. They don't put on airs and there isn't a bunch of bowing and standing in certain position type protocol, but don't get the idea that they are thugs because of that. MMA people are just as chill as TMA people. Actually, they're kind of MORE chill than a lot of TMA people. The gym is huge and very well outfitted. There are a couple mat rooms, there's a room with heavy bags, there's a boxing ring, and there's a cage. Lots of striking pads, focus mitts, gloves, shin guards, etc etc. The place seems clean. There are a lot of different classes, and they are very welcoming to new people. Check them out. I'm glad I did, and I wish I had more than one day here so I could go back!

From the owner: We specialize in group fitness and combat sports to include Muay Thai, Submission Wrestling, NoGi…read moreJiu Jitsu, MMA, Power fitness, Women's Fitness, Kid's Martial Arts, Circuit Bootcamp, and Functional Fitness. Our gym offers classes for any fitness level or experience. Family friendly and a great atmosphere! Come Join our family.

I try to come to Hero Academy every time I visit family in Ashland…read more Russell is an excellent coach, his students are incredibly technical, and he creates a chill and welcoming atmosphere.

Looking for more controlled contact and less drill training for older teens/adults. Russell is…read morepatient and informative. I like that all levels train together, so your skills are constantly being challenged and improve with every session. I think we found our place! It looks like they also have classes for younger kids (2nd-6th grade) after school a couple of days per week.

In short, Dan has been an asset to me. His ability to provide great training, his knowledge, skill…read moreand abilities have proven to be of benefit! I'm so greatful to him every day I train with him! I couldn't begin to express gratitude!

From the owner: Dan Walsh Training provides a safe, fun, supportive and sustainable approach to reaching your…read morefitness goals. Helping people feel stronger, more mobile and confident since 2016. Specializing in Kettlebell training, functional strength and injury prevention, Dan is passionate about meeting clients wherever they may be in their fitness journey and giving them the tools and support to get where they want to be.

Found this place via a flyer from the owners girlfriend when our kids started wrestling at Kid…read moreTime, she told me about the private lessons and the classes that are offered. I went in and did the private lesson....ummm I think I'm still sweating! Definitely returning.

From the moment I walked through the doors of Higs Gym, everything changed for the better in my…read morelife. I became more agile, strong, and, most importantly, social. I was a keep-to-myself person at first, until I had the coaches, parents, and other kids encouraging me to push myself to do my best. Throughout my years here, I've not just grown as a person--I've made amazing memories. So I really encourage other kids, and even adults, to come to Higs Gym and become a better version of themselves!

wonderful parkour camp for kids my boys loved it and can't wait to do it again!! Well organized and…read moregreat staff

Watched my dad grow in knowledge and strength in more ways than one by the help and guidance of the…read moreteachers here

So literally all of my life, I have been filled w/nothing except for fear, & I knew that I was just…read moregetting sick of it I was tired of keeping my fear alive so ever since I started w/this Dojo my master helped me find something that I thought I would never find in my life. Confidence, & I've only been @ this Dojo for about 2 months & only go once a week. I'm not saying my fear is gone but im definitely saying that the more I go in that Dojo the more my fear disappears, so I not only trust the Dojo I trust my master 100% & I'm not only confident that my master will turn me into a badass I'm also confident that he will also help me get into the best shape of my life so thank you master Jack & I look really forward to this journey. P.S. GO TO THE DOJO!!!!

We're so glad to have found rice bros. After watching our 5 year old daughter and 7 year old son…read moretake classes for a couple months my wife and I also joined the gym. My kids love working with Nick. He's great at keeping them engaged but also doesn't shy away from holding strong boundaries. Their skillset has continued to grow as has their confidence. Jiu jitsu is a tough sport... it teaches kids to get comfortable with discomfort. Nick does an excellent job at every level, allowing kids to experience difficulties while making sure that they're safe. I have no doubt that our kids are building skills that will help them in the gym and beyond.

Worst experience we've ever had. This place almost…read moredestroyed my kids' interest in the sport to the point where they didn't even want to try another studio afterward. First off, Nick is far too aggressive to teach children. With older teens or adults--yes--but not with young kids. This is a contact sport and naturally involves some aggression (he made that clear in his opening speech after noticing two new kids in class), but teaching skills, respect, and discipline are fundamental to martial arts. That was completely missing here. During our trial period (which we will not be completing), Nick was teaching alone while managing large groups of children. There was no support staff, no assistants, and little to no ability for small-group or one-on-one guidance. My kids learned the "rules" by being yelled at. Our very first class happened to be promotion night, with the last 30 minutes devoted to belt testing--something we were never informed of, my son sat down during this time and Nick yelled at him that he would have "a girl kick his ass" if he sat down again during class. When my kids received instruction, it was followed by Nick yelling at them for not getting it the first time, even telling them he didn't have time to keep showing them. When we arrived for our trial, no one greeted us, introduced the studio, or explained expectations. At other studios, it's common to have helpers who work with kids individually, showing them how to properly execute and refine their moves. Here, there was none of that. (Recommend RiceBros to check out Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas as a model for an excellent children's program). Another major issue is that Nick allows his son to train in the children's class. His son is extremely aggressive--especially against kids with only a couple of lessons. When we raised concerns, Nick immediately defended his son. Yet, multiple students and parents came up to us afterward to apologize, saying they also felt Nick was wrong. They agreed his son is too aggressive and lacks respect for both the sport and his opponents. Parent/child dynamics in coaching are always tricky, but in this case, it was handled very poorly. In my opinion, this studio needs to hire more help and establish structure before continuing to train them children. On a side note, my fiancé tried the adult class and had a good experience (and why I provided 2 stars), which suggests Nick may be better suited for working with adults. But for kids, his temperament, lack of support, and disorganized setup make this a very poor environment.