I've been training here since the place opened. Ray is genuinely concerned about his students…read morereaching their full potential. It's hard to explain, but there is a holistic approach here that I would imagine has to be pretty unique - especially among gyms that include MMA instruction. This a place of healing, which doesn't meant the workouts aren't hard (they are); it's just that if you have a nagging injury you can get help with that here too. Whether you're in your 50s and looking to stay in shape or you're fresh out of high school and thinking about training to fight, there's a place here for you. The climate/culture of any gym that provides martial arts instruction is going to be a direct reflection of the owner; there are plenty of horror stories out there about unqualified blowhards creating dangerous and toxic training environments for their students. You won't find any of that here. Everybody is here to help each other get better and egos get checked at the door. If you've been thinking about getting into the fastest growing sport in the world, this is the place.

From the owner: Wise Warriors MMA & Fitness is located in Brentwood, MO. We are a gym that offers our members…read morepersonal service, direction, and support that you won't find anywhere else. We offer the customized Warrior Training program (group personal training), as well as traditional group exercises classes: MMA Advanced, kids MMA classes, self defense, personal training, massage therapy, & yoga. We also offer other fitness programs that are designed specifically for women only(in a co-ed environment). Our goal is to help our clients achieve a fun & balanced training program.

Population leans heavily male which is to be expected in martial arts. Instructors have been…read moreinformative, ensure safety and seem passionate about teaching. Other students seem keen to learn and receptive to safety tips. Incredibly clean facilities. Ample parking. You can attend whatever beginner classes you like on whatever day which is great flexibility. Price is improved with Black Friday class bundles.

Got to visit for Los Angeles. What a great experience. Whether you're visiting or a local trying to…read morefigure out if this gym is for you, here are some take aways. 1. First off, Professor Kyle is great. He was very friendly and welcoming. He introduced me around to a lot of the guys and game me a tour of the gym. You can see what type of vibe a gym has by seeing how the students relate to him during class. Here, you can tell they respect Kyle Watson, but are also friendly with Kyle and there's plenty of friendly banter. Kyle is very attentive throughout the entire class and the class is put together with a lot of thoughtfulness. Kyle is attentive the entire time and super helpful in giving instruction and tips. 2. The vibe of the gym is great. Here, you'll find competitor and hobbyists. Everyone was very kind and skilled. No one is off to take off your head and you can tell there are some skilled people on the matts that can turn it on (if they wanted). Great number of training partners. I can see guys getting good here pretty quickly. And if I lived around here, this would be the gym I would pick. Chill vibe but people here work hard. 3. Facilities. This place is HUGE. Upstairs and downstairs mat space. Mens and women's lockers. Showers. Plenty of space to put your gym bag. The place is CLEAN throughout. 4. Schedule. An underestimated aspect of someone choosing a gym is the schedule. Bottom line, if there aren't a lot of options, you're more likely to stop training. Here, there are a ton of options for advance, beginning, go and no gi. Bottom line, give this place a shot. You will not be disappointed.

For people that train: I was looking for a gym to train at while in town, and thanks to people on…read moreyelp and other review sites this was on my short list. I am immensely grateful to Professor Bryan for a great class at a wonderful school. When arriving staff and students were warm and welcoming, everyone wanted to get to know me and had questions about my BJJ journey and my home school. I took a fundamentals class as well as the intermediate class that was just after. I was able to identify some short comings on my game thanks to my training partners and the instructors. I hope business brings me back to St Louis soon so I get a chance to train again at this wonderful school! For people that don't train, but want to: great school, great people, fantastic culture. You will learn Jiu Jitsu, It will be fun, and you will make friends!

Welcoming for first timers and visitors. Great instructions and friendly people. highly recommend…read morechecking them out if your interested in training jiu jitsu.

I have been going here for almost 10 months now and it is probably one of the best decisions I've…read moremade. All the coaches are super friendly, the environment is very supportive and kind. I'm excited everytime I go to class. When I was choosing a gym I wanted a place that wasn't super intimidating, was inclusive, fun, would allow me to make friends and wasn't all men. And this place did all that and more. I have found a community of like-minded people that all want to learn and have fun. Plus they host a bunch of fun events outside of class to get to know each other better. What I love the most about this gym is they teach you how to defend yourself in real-world situations so that you feel more empowered and safe in your own body. And they do it in a safe way, too. They really work with you to make sure you're not only doing the moves right, but that you understand why you're doing what you're doing. This gym is for EVERYONE. Any age, gender and body type. I guarantee you will have fun and benefit from these classes. Plus, the first class is free! (And no, they are not paying me to say this, I'm just a big fan)

After spending a couple weeks searching all around STL for a good gym with fun classes, I stumbled…read moreupon Xtreme Krav Maga. Welcoming, knowledgeable, and inspiring staff. Definitely worth checking out a class or two if your interested. I HIGHLY recommend the Cardio Bag/Boxing class on Weds and Sundays. Ive never had so much fun while getting my sweat on. Each instructor is very motivated and takes the time improve your process and technique. Signed up as soon as my intro trial week was over.

The instructors are highly skilled, patient and knowledgeable. Classes are well structured,…read more facility is clean and well equipped. Highly recommend for anyone in St. Louis or Illinois areas wanting to feel more confident and prepared.

Trustable and knowledgeable training, without making you feel like a novice. 100% recommend these…read moreguys.

Seriously, if you're wanting to get exercise or master boxing or kickboxing, you have to visit this…read moregym. Chris is an awesome coach and is great at providing improvement points!! During the one-on-one sessions, he will work on techniques and tailors his sessions on what you want (learning technique, cardio, or weight loss etc.) I came in because I've never done kickboxing before and thought I'd give it a try. I LOVED IT. In only five lessons, I feel like I have the basics down and feeling ready to kill in the ring. He will work you until you're dead tired, sweating, and you want to come back for more. I bought the 30-min pack and felt like I was always dying by the end of the session. For the price point, totally worth the solo lesson. The gym has a bunch of workout equipment (treadmill, stair master, ab machine, weighted balls) and lots of different punching bags. I'm moving out state and wished I found this place earlier!

I had my first one-on-one training session with Chris last night. I am very pleased with the…read moreinstruction. The training was fast paced and adaptive. Chris was able to focus in on the areas in my game that needed the most improvement and structured the training to make me better. If you are looking to seriously improve your boxing/kickboxing skill set, look no further. I plan on continuing my training with Chris indefinitely.

I've had a 4 class/month membership for almost a year now. When my package expires, I hope to…read moreupgrade to the 8/month, AND use my HSA to pay for it (they offer a screening service to get a note of medical necessity). I love Leslie's 60 min class on Sunday at noon ("VIOLENCE!!") and the Wednesday evening Box+Flow (i do not do enough stretching, so im grateful yoga is on offer). With the 4-pack, I have to choose one or the other each week, but I'd like to go to both. Sometimes I have to miss a class I reserved, and usually I just eat the credit. The staff are nice. It's a great workout. If you are thinking of picking it up, I think you can't really go wrong with any of the offerings here!

True definition of hurts SO good!…read more I've always been an avid fan of this sport but never imagined taking any classes. I was introduced to this place from a friend two years ago and have been coming ever since. When I first came, I was able to use a 7-day pass and take a few classes. I was nervous because I hate not being good at anything (especially when it comes to sports) but also because I didn't know what to expect. The first class I ever took was Mimi's class at 10am. I was able to meet with her before class to go over the basics. It made me feel comfortable, especially since I didn't know what I was doing! For that class, It's an hourlong and consists of a warm up, 8-rounds three minutes each of boxing combos, and then 14 minutes of abs and core. While she has since left, Dominic has taken over and I believe still keeps the same format. Over the last two years, I've tried out several classes and instructors, but have grown to love the 45 min class on Saturday's taught by Drea. She's engaging with the class, thorough with her instructions, has challenging workouts and the BEST music! She wasn't here yesterday and the class was taught by Jaffet instead. One thing I appreciate about this place, aside from the bomb music they play, is the consistency. No matter who's teaching, I'll always get in a good workout, learn new combos/ moves I'm unfamiliar with and leave feeling like I just conquered the world! Yesterday was no different and I was really happy with the class overall. If you're looking for a change in your workouts, a rush of endorphins, and feeling accomplished, look no further than SLBC! They have classes every day of the week and have something for everyone no matter what skill level. If you're not quite ready to commit to a membership, you can always pay per class as well! Did I mention it's black-owned? Keep up the amazing work, Heath and Diontre!