I always want to learn some boxing and here it is - a perfect place and location for me to learn…read more The coach is nice and wonderful. He not only gives boxing lessons but also gives instructions on cardio work out which is essential. Here, you can lend boxing wraps and boxing gloves and all you need for each class is to be there and get ready to punch some bags. Highly recommend!!

So I'm sitting here beside a bag of Nestle chocolate chips, watching the umpteenth episode of…read moreSYTYCD, probably slowing undoing everything I've accomplished here in the last year... Sorry, Coach! Since my last review B2B has actually moved locations. The downside, for me, is that it's a further commute which often winds up translating into me being late for class. But there are far more upsides. The new space, while similar in size, is much cheerier, with bright white walls and sunlight filtering in. It also has AC, which not only makes a more comfortable gym environment, also allows for class to keep schedule even in these hellacious 110-degree months. Harold has added a lot of additional equipment over time, including double-end bags, speed-bags that size down as small as a grapefruit, and some bane-of-my-existance ab wheels. And I still love coming here. From mitt-work to footwork, weight lifting to interval training, heavy-bag speed drills to track, it seems like we've done it all. But as soon as I start thinking that, Harold introduces something new and challenging and interesting. And it's effective. I've dropped weight, gained muscle, and really seen myself grow. In a recent push-up challenge to failure, I completed 81! Eighty-one push-ups, ya'll. From not being able to do a single chin-up, I can now knock out 3. Harold's been a big component of helping me reach my potential, but also to keep looking beyond that and strive for more. If you're looking for a truly unique workout in an intimate environment where you're sure to benefit from a personal approach to workouts, from an instructor who meets you where you are fitness-wise, do yourself a favor and check out a class here. A few quirks: no music & no mirrors (so no distractions; though sometimes I wonder about my form without being able to see it). Also no water cooler, so remember to pack a big bottle because you WILL sweat.

I tried a class out Wednesday evening and had a great time! It's an amazing work out! Be prepared…read moreto sweat! I live in downtown Raleigh so it's too far away for me to join (and I already have a YMCA membership) but I highly recommend it for anyone in the area! The facility was super clean and the staff was friendly. Check it out! They have great deals happening right now too since they just opened a few months ago.

I absolutely loved training at red level boxing. Sarah was my trainer and she was always friendly…read moreand hospitable. Corey was also a great representation of the level red boxing experience. My first reaction to this gym was wow. Every visit was a 10 out of 10.

I've been with Forged since January 2008 and may be a member until I can't walk anymore. My son…read moreand wife are also members and we can't say enough positive things about this gym. I participate in the Crossfit and Jiu-jitsu program, but we' ve all done every program offered at one point or another. Many people don't know that this was the original crossfit gym in Raleigh. The combined years of experience and level of expertise by the staff is unmatched by any other local gym. In fact many of the owners and trainers from the competing local gyms got their start at Forged when it was CrossfitNC. If you're serious about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, or Crossfit training this is the best to begin your journey. The environment is friendly, family oriented, and laidback. Doesn't matter if you're a beginner or have years of experience this gym will challenge you and instruct you at the level that's right for you. In the six years I've been a member I have personally seen many of my training partners make amazing transformations in body and mind. I've also been fortunate enough to train with some of the most respected high level jiu-jitsu instructors and competitors in the area and from all over. The kids program is equally highly regarded and the most effective as proven in competition. Come out and meet the crew if you're in the area. You won't regret it.

Never done CrossFit before and I was worried about being pushed to injury, rather than production,…read morebut that wasn't the case at all. The instructors are patient and have truly mapped out a way to help you succeed at any level.

I cannot recommend 36 Chambers enough!…read more Great facilities, instructors are top notch! I started going about 3 years ago and love it. They're very patient with new students. All skill levels are welcome, and they do a great job of adjusting the coaching to your particular level. They even have some in-house fighters if you want to go that far.

I love it here. Welcoming environment with good instructors. I always leave completely drenched…read morefrom an hour of intense exercise. I'm finally feeling confident in my ability to land a kick or punch with impact. Now to keep at it.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Our…read morekids have really struggled socially with COVID and have thrived in Jiu Jitsu. The entire PAMA team is amazing. It's obvious that they love what they do and are incredible with the kiddos. Our children are aged 5.5 y and just turned 7 y.

Best dojo ever! I came in as a beginner, and I'm already learning so much. The instructors are…read moreawesome.

Site: www.tkfmma.com…read more I've been training with Sifu Jason for close on to a year now and want to post a review of this school. As of the time of this review, the new gym is roughly a month short of opening, but as I've put in many hours in helping the new place build up, I am confident of my statements regarding the facility and equipment. Quick background on me: Did several years of Tae Kwon Do to achieve 1st Dan rank back in high school, sparred in college for MIT TKD (one of the better ranked college sport TKD programs), and then got really interested in doing mixed martial arts (MMA) and reality-based self defense (RBSD). I'm currently training with TKFMMA for a May 26th cage fight. There are four important points to note in schools that train MMA and RBSD - technique instruction/applicability, sparring intensity, training culture, and facility/equipment. Technique instruction/applicability - 5 - All of the techniques taught have been tested in sparring at various levels. If it doesn't work, we throw it out. The techniques draw from western and Phillipino boxing, muay thai, judo, kempo, eskrima, collegiate wrestling, Brazillian jujitsu, and, of course, Kung Fu. It's a wide range of techniques, but Jason and his instructor black/brown belts know them cold, are great at teaching them, and have a focused curriculum that prioritizes the basic techniques and builds upon them to learn more advanced and esoteric moves. We also bring in specialists to supplement twice a week - our BJJ expert is a fantastic teacher, and our MMA coach is a seasoned professional fighter. We've got a great MMA competition record to prove our success as well. Sparring intensity - 5 - There's a wide range of sparring done here. Almost every class ends with 15-30 min of light contact sparring/grappling/weapon sparring. About 1 Sunday per month we engage in 1 hour of heavy contact MMA, completely at one's choice. The light contact gives us a good sense of timing and technique applicability against a resisting opponent, and the heavy contact teaches students to use these techniques under high stress and full resistance. For reference - Light contact sparring = 4 oz MMA gloves + shinguard + cup + mouthpiece and just enough contact to acknowledge a hit, continuous 3 minute rounds. Heavy contact = 16 oz gloves and almost full power, continuous 3 minute rounds. Training culture - 5 - No machismo, no chips on shoulders, no overly aggressive emotional and dangerous fighting. The group is mostly composed of mature 30+ y/o gaming nerds in professional careers (Sifu Jason is an avid gamer about to finish his dissertation in his MD PhD program) and awesome family people (2 families, complete with middle school sons and daughters, training with us now daily) - we're out to train and have fun, not to hurt. Equipment - 4, soon to be 5 - At it's current location, we often have trouble fitting everyone during our sparring sessions. We're moving to a new location that will double the floor size to 4000+ sq ft. It will also have full Muay Thai kicking bags, a half-cage, a full weight lifting set, equipment store, lockers, ceiling net, etc. The new place is going to be the best equipped training facility within a hundred miles when it opens. If you're looking for one-stop shop that will help you train for self-defense without breaking your bank (cheap! ask about pricing!) this is the place. Looking forward to sparring with you!

Sifu Mike is just a top level person, easy to talk to, easy to listen to, ultra helpful and an…read moreoverall fantastic person. Highly recommend Tactical

Man this is my SPOT! The workouts gone get you every time! The squad working here is on point and…read morethe location is dope as well. Elliot and Dante are great people and what they've built at TrapFit is something everyone needs to experience!

I was invited by a coworker who enjoys the space. I booked Trap Aerobics. I wasn't excited! Since…read moreI've tried many dance-like workouts and I find myself lacking coordination and I find it to be more of a mental exercise than a physical one. This class has many positives as opposed to what my past experiences have been. The space is clean and the people are good here. I felt I belonged. Trap Fit met all my expectations with its offerings. This was a welcoming and no-judgment zone. Everyone was focused - I had a great time! A mental and physical challenge. Everything was an 8 count (LOL). The group interval training is of high interest for future classes here and the price is very inexpensive.

This institution is a very special place, and it's approach to welcoming everyone and forming a…read moresense of community, besides ALL of the incredibly diverse techniques, workshops, special events, and supportive encouragement make it stand out. Its remarkable children's curriculum has brought our daughter through over a decade of wonderful training, and helped to provide so many different positives on various aspects of her development as a human being, at an age when she needs self-confidence, and turning that to both empathy and helping others learn has it just top shelf in my wife's and my opinion. Do yourself a favor and give it a shot, regardless of your age, or your experience, or your physical training/or lack thereof, like myself. I started and joined in with my daughter in my mid-50's a little over a year ago, and I've found so many things to make me glad I did, and didn't just dismiss my age as a given for decline. I'm boxing, as well as doing other martial arts training and loving every minute of it. See ya there! Jason S.

Yes my daughter had been attending this place for probably over 2 years and I had been asked if I…read morewanted to join so I said what the heck. I came in on a Sunday which is open mat where the owner is not there. I then made the choice to "roll someone who may or may not be on the payroll but is teaching students nonetheless. I had gotten myself into a kimora and this "coach" as they call him did not stop when told to stop or when I tapped on him and said stop which is how martial arts works. 2 seconds later the exact same thing happened only on the other arm and as I say tap and I'm tapping on this guy all he does is twist harder. I confront the owner later when he comes back in and have a long talk. He says that I should have a talk with this person and work it out with him. Needless to say I'm left with two damaged elbows and myself wondering why I'm supposed to confront this guy who clearly has a whole lot of disrespect at least for me on his mind. I don't think it would be right for me to have a conversation with a person who clearly doesn't want to have conversation only wants to twist arms until damage is done. If I was doing something wrong I certainly wasn't being told such. Never would have go beyond that which is a tap or a verbal tap as this guy did. Great place until I had to put myself into the mix. My daughter was learning how to grapple which is all that I wanted. This guy told me how he was the met enforcer for the owner and the owner denied it. Also told me how he used to break people's arms and legs when he was in the martial arts academy that used to be a few doors down. I guess I should have listened to him and never put myself with him. I enjoyed the experience until I got with him. The agenda he had is the agenda he had I can't speak for him. Because my elbows aren't healing I would give zero Stars. I've been forced to give a star.