I have been a member at FCTC for about 12 years, and play 3-5 times per week. The club is family…read moreowned, and the Tamborini family and staff treat you like YOU are family! You can book your own group of people or have staff set up matches with other members you may not have played with. There are round robins, challenge courts, tournaments with other clubs, etc., but the main thing they want you to do here is...PLAY! There are 14 lighted courts, so booking a court is usually an easy affair. The clubhouse has many amenities including a coffee bar, lounge area, big screen TV, clothing, rackets, balls, accessories, with drinks and snacks available for purchase. You can demo new rackets for a nominal fee and there is a ball machine for rent. Liked a new racket you demoed? They do stringing on site! If you love to play tennis, and are looking for club, you can't go wrong with Flint Canyon Tennis Club. It's a good as it gets!

This review is from a non-member and someone who played here through an invitation…read more This Tennis Club is tucked in the hills of Flintridge near the 210 Freeway. You can hear the faint noise of the vehicles zooming at a high speed from a distance. Membership at a minimum is $200 per month, and can't forget the one-time initiation fee. I enjoyed the time I spent playing on the courts. It's a different atmosphere compared to where I usually play. There's a sense of prestige and nobility here. Service was terrific as I was greeted immediately at the front. However, if there was a lack of imperfection in the court I played on was that there was a major crack on the floor. I understand that the location may be in a fault zone, but members who pay an enormous monthly fee would expect the damage to be repaired immediately--just a thought.

Our daughters were introduced to fencing through a summer recreation class in Santa Clarita. At the…read moretime, my wife and I knew little about the sport and were referred to Swords by the summer instructor. New to the sport, we found that there are several prominent clubs in the LA area and found to our delight that Swords Fencing Studio has the best coaches in region if not the state. Coach Tigran and Coach Sorah are amazing at their craft and come with impressive credentials and are nationally and internationally recognized. Kids as far as Antelope Valley to San Diego have traveled several nights a week to be coached by these coaches and to fence with their students. Although my daughters (14 and 8) have just begun, I can see their progress in one year under the tutelage of these coaches. As with other sports, there are many challenges and sacrifices in the sport of fencing and we have found that the kids, their parents and the coaches at Swords are different from other clubs. They have been so supportive of one another and have created an atmosphere that is both competitive and comfortable. They do things the right way and teach their students to do likewise. This is not normal in amateur sports as any parent involved knows. If you are looking to start your child in fencing, please consider sending them to Swords Fencing Studio. You can be assured that they will be coached by world-class instructors and fence with kids who are excellent fencers.

If there was less than one star, I'd take it. The owner has the WORST customer service, yanked me…read morearound with the appointment bookings, converted my 4 lesson group Groupon to ONE personal lesson for only 20 mins (which, after going on the website found out that this is offered for free). When we finally squared away on the appointment he requested that I remind him the day before of the appointment even though that's HIS job (I'm not paid to be his secretary). Then I drove 45 mins to the business (specified in the Groupon) and after ringing the doorbell and calling, he finally tells me the business is in Pasadena!!!!!!! Then he had the audacity to say that he "told me it was in Pasadena" which was 100% false. Do NOT go to this person. There's many reputable sword fencing places in the surrounding area, put your money towards these places instead.

The coaches here are all fantastic. I have two daughters in separate aged classes and they have…read morelearned so much, not only in jiu jitsu but in becoming better people. Coach Marco is a wizard at getting the kids to pay attention and grasp what is being taught. The kindness, safety, and combined knowledge is ever present here and I am so grateful we all train at this gym. My wife and I also train and continue to get better with every class. As someone that spends A LOT of time here, believe me when I say this is the gym you are looking for. It is more than just a place to learn, it can be a great community as well. Hearing some of the talks to the kids before class starts is inspiring. Coach Marco is like a violent Mr. Rogers in a Gi.

If you have children and haven't been to SBG SoCal, check it out!…read more We have toured all the major jiujitsu studios in Pasadena and none can match it in cleanliness, teacher:student ratios and quality of instructions. Coach Marco and his team really know how to teach and empower kids. Not only do the kids learn jiujitsu and other martial arts, they also learn life lessons. Marco has been a life coach for my son. Teaching him about humanity, friendships, bullying and respect. And it's super clean which I appreciate. If you are searching for a jiujitsu experience with both quality instructions and amazing instructors that care for your children, then check it out. I've learned how to properly execute gentle, yet firm, parenting, just by watching Marco in action. I also want to add that Marco and his team are heroes. During the Eaton Fire, they were helping displaced kids, housing them at the gym, and subsidizing dozens of kids' jiujitsu membership because of their loss. Kindness at its finest. A++++++

I left a five-star review a few years ago, and it's time for an update: this club has become such a…read morebig part of our family's life that we're now here about four times a week! I even picked up a weapon and started fencing myself. I've found a fantastic group of veteran fencers, and training with them is something I look forward to every week. If you think fencing is only for kids or people who started young, think again! The workout is incredible. It's the perfect cardio complement to my resistance training, but the best part is that I'm so focused on the action, the strategy, and trying to land that next touch that I forget I'm exercising. Then I finish a bout, completely out of breath, and realize how hard I've worked! What keeps us coming back, though, is the people. This club has given our family a sport we love, friendships we cherish, and a place where we feel at home. Years later, those five stars mean even more.

My 8 yo daughter has been training at Fortune Fencing for a little less than a year now. The staff…read moreand classes have really motivated her with the sport and really improved her skill level. Can't say enough good things about the coaching staff - they're welcoming, really positive and make the training fun for the kids. The facility is very nice as well.

Coach Jeremy & Brandon are so great with the kids and have great drills that cater to all age and…read moreskill ranges. Would highly recommend their training sessions.

MajorHoops is a gem! I was fortunate to find this basketball skills training facility for my…read moredaughter who us just starting her basketball journey. The improvement I've seen in her few sessions is apparent and her confidence has grown. Coach Brandon, Coach Jordan, and Coach Jeremy are very welcoming and my daughter really looks forward to her sessions here. I highly recommend MajorHoops.

My daughter loves the coaches and their training. As a parent I love that they have set dates for…read morepractices and a central location. SG really take their training seriously. This gives us hope that they will help my daughter develop as a player. They do offer clinics which is very flexible with our busy schedule. Kenji the owner of SG is very quick in responding to emails which is a plus and he seems very nice. Coach Shari and Coach Gared are both really amazing and make a great partnership in coaching our girls. The team just loves them! They both are dedicated and have an amazing passion for volleyball. I couldn't ask for anything more. Check out SG ELITE so worth it....The Vivas Family....

This is something I really can't hold back anymore…read more Mind you, my son is not the best player, nor is he a great setter. But he has heart. He has fight. He has the drive to succeed. He's a winner in my book. Last year, in 2025, our team finished in the Top 9 out of 97 teams at Nationals. We all thought we'd run it back this season. This fall, my son was offered a spot on the team. We were ecstatic and couldn't wait for the season to begin. Then my son told me there were three setters on the roster. I thought, "That's interesting." So I called the coach to clarify. I asked, "So my son will have to compete for the setter position?" That's perfectly fine with us. My son relishes a challenge. He has always shown tenacity, energy, intensity, and motivation. When he has to fight for his position, he rises to the occasion. What came next absolutely shocked me. The coach said, "No, he won't play. Even if he shows his abilities, he will not play." I asked, "What are you saying? You're telling me that no matter how hard my son works in practice, no matter how much he improves, he will not play at all?" He replied, "That's correct. I'm already set on my two setters." Let that sink in. No matter how hard he works... No matter how much he improves... No matter what he proves in practice... He will not play. Then why invite him onto the team? Why ask families to commit thousands of dollars if the decision has already been made? Why give a child hope if there was never going to be an opportunity? The only consolation we were given was this: "If one of the setters gets injured, your son MAY have a chance to play." I've been involved in sports for decades. I've played. I've coached. I even run my own youth basketball league. This is the very first time I've ever heard a coach tell a player, before the season even begins, that no matter how hard they work, they will never have an opportunity. This isn't about my son being guaranteed playing time. This isn't about demanding a starting position. This is about telling a child that effort doesn't matter. That sacrifice doesn't matter. That the extra hours, the missed weekends, the long drives, the money parents spend, the belief that hard work creates opportunity... none of it matters because the decision has already been made. What kind of message are we sending our kids? Imagine your own son hearing those words. Imagine explaining to your child that no matter how hard they train, no matter how much they improve, they were never truly given a chance. That breaks a young athlete. I have tremendous respect for Kenji, Coach Patrick, and many others on the SGV staff. This isn't about them. It's about who we entrust to lead and mentor our children. Coaches are supposed to motivate. They're supposed to inspire. They're supposed to teach kids that if you work hard enough, you can earn your opportunity. Not tell them, "You've already lost before you even begin." SGV is one of the best if not "THE BEST"volleyball clubs in the San Gabriel Valley. That's exactly why I'm speaking up. Because reputations aren't built solely on trophies and national rankings. They're built on values. Every parent who writes that check is trusting that their child will be developed, encouraged, challenged, and given an opportunity to earn their place. Not promised a role. Not guaranteed a position. But given a chance. For context, my son plays Varsity at Arcadia High School and was a rotating starting setter as a junior. He isn't asking for anything to be handed to him. He's simply asking for the same thing every young athlete deserves: A chance. And to the owners of SGV: please don't let this become the culture of a club that so many families have trusted and respected. Our kids deserve better. They deserve honesty. They deserve hope. Most of all, they deserve a chance. NEGATIVE ZERO STAR FOR THE COACH!! 5 STARS FOR THE PROGRAM!

I've been training with Isaac in pickleball for the past two months or so, about weekly lessons. I…read morecan confidently say that I've progressed a lot compared to when I first started. He's very positive and reassuring to any of the mistakes that I make. He's super nice and super chill, I'm glad to have found him to be my coach. Overall I love coming to this place to play pickleball, the courts are always so clean and well kept. There is shade from the pine trees so it'll be nice for the summer days. If you need a pickleball coach, ask for Isaac

Only place I know within reasonable driving distance near me where you don't have to share a court…read morewith strangers or sit around and wait your turn to play tennis or pickleball. Who wants that? Of course, you need a paid membership here for that privilege. Membership is tiered and you can pay just to play tennis or pickleball and the highest tier allows access for all the courts, including the squash and racketball ones inside. With a paid membership and through their app, you can book a time slot to reserve your court. Hardest times to get are around 5 pm and up on weeknights as those are considered prime times. Weekends during the day are usually easier to get as well, although after 7 pm the courts are open to the public and everyone in LA comes out and it's the wild west. Everyone floods the best courts - 5 and 6 which are dedicated pickleball courts, the only 2 in the compound - and then you get a real spectacle of players, from average to really good players. There is an elitist expectation it seems that only good players are allowed to play on these two courts, which is just laughable and leaves a stink of pickleball snobiness all around. But oh well. Just as a side rant here: anyone can play pickleball and be good at it. You don't have to be incredibly athletic to excel. Just go out and watch and you'll know what I'm talking about. Another annoyance is that eiquette and basic courtesy are often compromised during these open hours. Some times, you'll have a few rude idiots that just walk through your court instead of coming in from the outside. I don't know what it is, but pickleball seems to attract a lot of people who lack self awareness! Everything is on the honor system as there's nobody there to really enforce your reservation, so sometimes you'll get some who play over their allotted time. Just kindly ask them to leave and usually they comply. Then there's the real rare occasion where they give you attitude for some reason. Just hilarious. Imagine fighting over a court that doesn't belong to you? Lmfao! The whole compound is fenced in so you have to go through the main entrance to get in. I saw one guy jump over the fence once to get inside. How desperate are you to play, bro? Just pay for a membership like any other productive member of society. At any rate, all the other courts other than 5 and 6 are tennis courts that can be converted in half to 2 pickleball courts (there are movable nets on each court). The other fenced courts on the north end are all dedicated tennis courts. Inside the facility, there are some squash and racketball spaces that seem to always be occupied. There's even a gym inside for members, but the equipment there is pretty basic and sparse. As for making reservations, the app acts funky sometimes and you can't get a reservation even though there are open spots. You just have to keep trying or call the shop and they'll help out. Other than a few annoyances mainly from the non members, it's a great place to play tennis and pickleball day and night!

After spending several years in club volleyball across multiple clubs in the San Gabriel Valley,,…read moreour family can honestly say that Stormbreaker has been the best overall club experience we've had. What makes Stormbreaker different is that it was specifically created to solve frustrations that parents and players commonly experience in club volleyball. One of the biggest issues in club volleyball is roster size. Many clubs carry 12-14 players, meaning some girls spend large portions of tournaments on the bench, players worry about being substituted out after mistakes, and teammates feel like competitors fighting for the same playing time. Stormbreaker intentionally keeps rosters smaller, typically around 9-10 players. The girls are not only on the court more often, but they have a defined role and purpose. They are part of every match and rotation rather than wondering if they will see the floor. That consistency allows players to develop confidence through real game experience instead of constantly worrying about being replaced. Another major difference is training volume. Most clubs provide two practices per week. Stormbreaker provides three, plus additional opportunities for clinics, scrimmages, and position-specific development. More touches, more repetitions, and more feedback lead to more growth. Practices are also structured differently. Stormbreaker often has multiple teams training simultaneously with four or more coaches actively involved. Athletes are divided into position groups. Setters with setting coaches, hitters with hitting coaches, liberos on defense and serve receive, middles on middle-specific skills. The specialized instruction and repetition the girls receive is dramatically higher than what we experienced elsewhere. Stormbreaker also has something most clubs don't offer: a dedicated strength and athletic development area called The Vault. The girls participate in structured conditioning sessions focused on athleticism, explosiveness, core strength, injury prevention, and volleyball-specific performance. We've personally watched players become stronger, jump higher, and gain confidence over a single season. We also appreciated that development was built into the club experience rather than requiring constant outside lessons. Between three practices, specialized coaching, strength training, clinics, and additional opportunities for extra reps, our daughter received far more development within the program itself than we experienced elsewhere. Stormbreaker is also not built around a single coach. Jonathan, the club director, is deeply involved and genuinely cares about players and families. He has invested tremendous time studying collegiate, Olympic, and high-level volleyball development systems so coaches work from a shared philosophy. Unlike many clubs where your experience depends almost entirely on one coach, Stormbreaker has worked to build a consistent developmental system. The goal is that players continue progressing regardless of which coach they have because the training philosophy, skill development priorities, and expectations are shared across the club. What impressed me most, however, is the culture. The emphasis is not only on volleyball skills but on character, confidence, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. The club's mission and core values show up in how coaches interact with players, how families support one another, and how girls are encouraged to grow as athletes and young people. Our own team faced plenty of challenges. We had players learning new positions, several first-year club athletes, and periods of instability that could have derailed development. Instead, we watched the girls improve dramatically. They became more skilled, more confident, more competitive, and more resilient. Our daughter gained meaningful court time, developed confidence, and grew more in a single season than we expected. More importantly, she genuinely looked forward to practices and finished the season loving the game even more than when she started. We've spoken with many families from other Stormbreaker teams, and our experience is not unique. Parents consistently share that their daughters improved more in one season than in previous years elsewhere. No club is perfect, and Stormbreaker is still growing. But it was intentionally built to address problems many families have simply accepted as normal in club volleyball. They created an environment where athletes can develop, compete, build confidence, and genuinely enjoy the game. For our family, the difference has been significant, and we are grateful for everything our daughter gained this season both on and off the court.

Very well organized and fun camp. This camp trained based on skill of each kid. My daughter loves…read morethis camp and will join tryouts for club