Just started here and after 4 visits I'm already feeling stronger and seeing a difference! The…read moretrainers are so fun and make sure you're using proper techniques. It's a quick 30 min. workout with a ton of variety as they switch up each station every day. Highly recommend if you get bored easily at the gym or with the same workout routines!

I never like leaving a review for anything until I have an informed opinion, but this one is almost…read moretwo years overdue. I joined 9Round in the summer of 2021. I was coming off significant back issues and was hungry to get back into shape. I don't like "bro" gyms, and cardio was never my favorite either so I bounced around different places for a couple of months before a good friend recommended I check out the Lumina gym. In a matter of days, I was hooked. The 9Round workout is different from anything I had experienced before. You start with a one-on-one workout with a trainer to get oriented with the program and the stations. Almost immediately, you realize that the three-minute "rounds" go by extremely quickly - the martial-arts-style movements keep it super engaging, and the session is over before you know it. Again, I knew this was for me almost right away. I was clumsy and uncomfortable for a while, but the spirit of the trainers and the other members is very supportive - we're all learning new stuff every day, and we all sweat and grunt and look a little funny at times while we muscle through the workouts. It's a very fun vibe - a little bit Rocky, a little bit Karate Kid (1984), and just a hint of The Matrix. I know kung fu. I was very busy career wise for my first year at the gym, but I tried to make it in 4-5 days per week. Something that the 9Round marketing doesn't convey is the immense stress reduction you get from their workouts. Whatever is gnawing at you at the end of the day melts away after 30 minutes of jumping rope, smacking around a speed bag and running through a trainer drill. Although the program will encourage you to stay "in the yellow" on your heart-rate monitor, I found that the therapy value I get "in the red" was more profound than yoga, meditation, and well... actual therapy combined. I was losing weight, increasing stamina and feeling bloody fantastic. About ten months ago, my wife got jealous of all the fun I was having, and she started joining me for daily workouts. She got the plot even faster than I did and was hooked just as much. I was a little defensive of my guy time in the beginning, but surprisingly, this place is totally wired for couples. We have a blast competing in weekly challenges as well as in trying to embarrass the trainers with our weird sense of humor... All of the members we've met here are friendly, approachable and totally in the zone! Although you're in close proximity, each station feels private - everyone is in their own headspace and their own struggle. The subtext of camaraderie is very cool. All ages, all abilities, we all go all in. This has been a year of big changes for us. It's not totally relevant to this review, but we have had multiple hard losses in our immediate family. At times, everything felt upside down, but the gym was always there for us. After a while, we started going twice per day - once in the morning to get our heads right for the day, and once after work to bring the stress levels back down. I completely credit 9Round for a lot of healing that's happened. Sure, the workout is phenomenal, and you get lots of feelings out on the heavy bag rounds. But the best asset 9Round has going for it is the extraordinary trainers. Every one of the professional trainers we work with at 9Round is knowledgeable, fun, and engaging. They meet you where you are on the workout side and help you to advance and get stronger. On top of that, they are also some of the kindest, friendliest people we've met in Wilmington. There has never been a bad day at the office they can't make better. We consider them our friends as well as our fitness coaches. These folks work hard every day, and we appreciate it very much. I'm in the best shape I've been in since my 20's. For realsies. My diet is probably a B- at best, but I'm down 20 pounds and 10 points of body fat. My back problems are negligible now. This is not an infomercial! Get yourself into the gym, do three or four workouts, and see for yourself if I'm exaggerating. *fist bump*

John Maynard is a Master at teaching Mixed Martial Arts. He was trained by World Kickboxing…read moreChampion Joe Lewis, who was twice voted the Greatest Karate Fighter of all time, and holds black belts from Joe Lewis, Chuck Norris, and Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, to name a few. Although trained by the best, he is a down to earth teacher, very personable, and willing to take the time to teach each student at their own level of learning to bring out their best. Glad I found this place!

Excellent staff resides here! Eger to help you and gear you towards the optimum health and martial…read moreart forms. Its important for your teachers to be the, " Best of the best" (i stole that from "Top Gun"). Why waste your time learning a perfect art form from an average instructor? You deserve the Best!! Don't put it off joining this family. We're all getting older. Sadly, Self protection is vital in todays world. The police can't be everywhere!

Shout out to the Team at Salty Dog for being great ambassadors of the community and a super…read moretalented and positive full service MMA gym for locals and visiting athletes alike. A super shoutout to Joe Soleki who's customer service driven attitude, patience, and commensurate professionalism is bringing the gym a lot of new attention which it rightfully deserves! Keep it up all. Cannot recommend enough!

Rocky style old school gym offering multiple disciplines to varying ages from 3 until ??. Very…read morecompetent staff. Knowledgeable, caring, & dependable instructors. We have two kids in Muy thai three times a week & they love it. We have the unlimited plus one plan for a year and it is a steal compared to other gyms in the area. Small parking area but more is located around back. Busy place so come early! When you first come in you are greeted by friendly, courteous staff that show you around the place showing you the rings, dojo, & all facilities located within. Two classes are given as trials for $10. Any classes you want to take. Gear can be loaned so you can try our Muy thai, BJJ, boxing, etc. once you try out classes you can discuss what plan works for you: month to month or yearly. There are three bathrooms located within. Gear is sold onsite. Do NOT be put off from others erroneous reviews. Come see for yourself the Combat Club family.

This place is really great! The staff is careful in choosing who they keep on board, which I super…read moreappreciate. The place is clean and well taken care of.

I've been going to Doshers fitness a little over two years now and I wouldn't want to be anywhere…read moreelse. From the start these guys were more than welcoming. They make you feel at home as soon as you walk in the door. Both Brandon and Josh are excellent in what they do as coaches/trainers and try their best to give you everything you need plus more. The facility is fully equipped with high grade equipment and always evolving with everyone's ideas. I would recommend everyone and anyone to come here without a doubt.

Seeing how I am a gym rat, I needed to exercise while on vacation. I found the perfect spot at…read moreDosher Fitness. I only needed a week membership and they provided that at a very reasonable price. I love the fact that is 24 hours, because there were days I could not get here until late night. The staff was super cool and accommodating. This will be my go to whenever I'm in town. It should be your go to as well. Spread the word!

It looks like this fabulous spot is long overdue for an awesome review after a recent change in…read moreowners!! I joined in mid February and have had overwhelmingly positive interactions with the coaches & members every single day since. Having moved here March 2020 and continuing to work from home the last two years, joining this community has been a blessing in ways I hadn't even expected but truly appreciate. One of the owners, Christine, was kind and welcoming from the first email interaction through when I actually stepped foot in the gym. She continues to be a supportive coach who meets me where I'm at and challenges me to keep progressing. Jamie is the other owner who is always willing to give me feedback on form and assist me while I become more confident in the various lifts - which is so helpful! Kelsey is the coach who trained me 1:1 in the very beginning (which was beneficial beyond measure!) and continues to provide encouragement and inspiration. The other coaches I've had the chance to interact with periodically are equally as lovely - the culture here simply cannot be beat. If you've ever considered Cross Fit but were intimidated or heard mixed messages - I invite you to join this gym for a class to see what it's all about. And while this isn't the closest location to me, I'm so glad I followed the hunch & made this gym my own. I look forward to showing up each class, knowing I'll be challenged through an intentionally programmed workout surrounded by people of all fitness levels. I'm already seeing my strength improve and my confidence in the lifts continues to progress. I can't wait to see what the months ahead have in store.

I reached out online to inquire about dropping in. I was surprised to learn that my first visit…read morewould be free! I showed up at the noon class, and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. After signing in and a brief tour, I was ready to go. While I expected a good workout, I did not expect the amount attention I received from the coaching staff. Even though I was only there for one day, I was treated as an equal. Upon finishing the workout, I was excited to buy a T-shirt to thank this box for the experience. CFW has the very best coaching I've had other than my own home box. I encourage anyone living or visiting the Wilmington area to go check them out. You will not be disappointed!

Both my daughters have been coming here for over two years and have excelled greatly, coaching…read morestaff is amazing and everybody works together and gets along very well!

From the owner: Crush Kickboxing is the premier Fitness & Martial Arts Academy in Little River. Our world-class…read moreinstructors will help you achieve your fitness goals, whether you are a beginner or an experienced fighter. We offer group and private classes for all ages and levels of experience. Come see why we are the top pick for those looking to get fit and learn self-defense!

martial arts and more in Wilmington has a welcoming vibe with great instructors and staff. whenever…read moreI visit Wilmington I always pop in for a class and have the best time!! love this place!

JBM is the best Jiu Jitsu Academy in town. Now with the biggest mat space in all of the Wilmo/Jax…read morearea. Coach Matt is a former SOCP Instructor and brings in a lot of real life experience to the gym. The kids program is phenomenal, and the striking coaches are great too. There's now also a separate schedule to segregate beginner from advance making it an ideal location for all levels to train at!

Love the new building! The first floor is really impressive with the high ceilings. It has an…read moreextended Ninja Zone setup and a full sized, elevated ring. There is a gym with a stationary bike and multiple machines for weightlifting tucked into the back corner. Upstairs there is a large studio with matted floors and mirrors. It has a lot of potential to house multiple types of sports. I've known and have trained with the instructors for Moo Duk Kwan (Master Rios, Master Dearing and Mrs. Bramble) for years and they have been a pleasure to work with. They do a great job of connecting with students of all ages to develop their skills. Kru Pol Snyder is the owner. She is highly regarded in Muay Thai. It is great to see how she has grown the business over the years. She has great professionalism and treats everyone fairly.

This is an amazing place the coaches are very good and teach amazingly! Everyone is very nice and…read morewelcoming -Brock Farrell

My family and I have been members of this school since 2015 and I can tell you from personal…read moreexperience, it gets better every year. Hands down this is the best martial arts school in the area. Outstanding family environment focusing on character and moral development. The school is responsible for the training and success of some of local talent and other school owners. A couple of things I enjoy most is that people with egos and bad intentions do not last long here because they will not cater to it. The school makes it comfortable for even the most novice of student to the most experienced to learn and achieve their goals. They are extremely military friendly since their staff is either prior service, military family member or have served the community for multiple years. I recommend trying out one of their trials and see for yourself!

My son is in the little ones class and loves Everytime we go to Karate. I really like the…read moreattention and skills they are teaching. Anxious to see how well his training continues to develop with the amazing instructors.