We are at the Peaceful Dragon 4-5 times per week for Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and seminars on Chinese…read moremedicine and philosophy. Our 10 year old has been going for 5 years and is now working towards his junior black sash. Our 7 year-old just started, and wants to take classes every time they are offered. Both are members of the Leadership Club and are currently reading "The West Point Way of Leadership" as part of their training. I have been taking Tai Chi and Kung Fu for a year now, and have lost 20 pounds, plus have gained much greater strength, stamina, flexibility, and confidence. Classes are more than what you might pay at a strip-mall martial arts school, but you are getting a richer, more vibrant community and a more robust training.

I cannot speak enough praise for how much I love the peaceful dragon and the family that has come…read morewith it, for how much it has changed my life overall. I have severe anxiety to name just a few of my struggles and yet the people here have managed the challenging feat of balancing: (1) Pushing and encouraging a person to move forward just as far as you don't think you can go, without pushing you to your breaking point, (2) all while supporting and encouraging you along the way in a compassionate way; until little by little you are doing things you never thought you could do. The peaceful dragon has always pushed me past my comfort zones, and has never let me get away with living my life saying "No, I can't do that." And more than anything they've never given up on me or let me give up on myself. Every year I grow a little more and walk out with a more enhanced perspective on life. I genuinely don't think I'd be where I am today without their gentle guidance and encouragement and that is worth the tuition it costs to attend a school that will build you up into a person you and others around you can be proud of. This year, is my second year and I am in awe beyond words for how many who have come before me to whom I aspire to, people who have been here 20, 14, 10 even 7 and 5 years. Some began as adults some grew up practicing here from the time they were children now headed to college. It has to be so amazing to be able to watch your students grow and transform. I can't help but look up to all of these people who have loved, supported and adopted me and others like me as family in the 2 years that I've been here and that was without me having any history in martial arts under my belt. I hear some people gawk at the price. I make less than 9k/year and yet I still have found ways to attend. I know some people who have given up (literally) everything just to come here with no regrets. And so I've always believed that people find ways to afford things that matter to them, if something matters to you enough you'll find a way to make it happen. To that end it's not about the money. It's about keeping a tradition and a school alive. Money is a tool needed to grow and maintain the school whose rent we all share. If you walk into the school you'll see pictures of the peaceful dragon being built; and if you listen to the teachers who have been there for 14 or more years you'll hear them talk about when they were all out practicing together in parks. You can't know what it's like to have a roof over your head to practice until you've had to practice without one. How many people can say they started out learning in a park only to see those funds reinvested to build a bigger and better building made just for them and future students like them to practice in. How many schools can say that their students grow on to become teachers with them or others if they so choose to walk that path? How many people can go to a school where the students grow to become teachers, and where each member is not just a 'member' but a part of a family? And how many schools have teachers where teachers, students and their families are recognized and honoured for all that they do to keep the spirit of the martial arts tradition and school alive? That is genuinely a combination of good leadership and community. For *me* to be able to practice in a school like this one among family like this one is a privilege and a honour. To be among people who have been training here since before there was a building to practice is equally a privilege. I love my school, and I know that not only am I lucky to attend a school that offers all that it does but that my continued success as a student is dependent on the success of my school. If you decide to be a student and are locked in on "why can't I have dirt cheap prices", I do hope that you're able to grow from a "me-first gimme gimme what can I get at bargain prices" mindset to a how can we help each other, how can I help my family succeed mindset, because the two are interdependent. I went in with a me-first mindset and I've come out with a sense of connection and otherness that I wouldn't have otherwise had without this school. I could go on but I'll stop and hope that that leaves anyone who might read that with enough food for though.

This yoga class was what I need for my crazy busy life. Their candlelight yoga is a delicious end…read moreto a Thursday night. It's hard to push yourself into making that me time, but this IS the place to go for calming, restorative yoga. The instructor is so calming and encouraging and I feel about 2" taller when I leave after all that amazing stretching. I joined the unlimited yoga for new students and I've been there 3 times in 5 Days! All the OM!

From the owner: ​​We are a small and locally owned yoga studio in Fort Mill, SC. Here at 8th Limb Yoga, our classes…read moreare small and are designed with the students development specifically in mind. At 8th Limb, you will find that we have more beginner yoga / gentle yoga classes than anyone in town! This is because it is our passion to introduce the benefits of yoga to people that are new to it. We understand that starting a yoga routine can be intimidating. We endeavor to create a very comfortable and welcoming environment for new yoga students and to create a sense of ease. We realize how busy and crazy life can get and we want your experience to be just what you need to help you feel great and power through your day. We strive keep our space light-hearted, easy-going, and fun! Here we want to you find a haven away from the stress of life - a space to be free and unwind!

I've been blessed to be here at River Flow Holistic for over a year and a half. I look forward to…read moremy sessions (3x a week) and feel renewed and rejuvenated after each session. I am becoming more self aware and also sense how far I have to go. I look forward to not only the classes but also the care sessions where I love the wisdom that flows from Master River and Juyong. If you feel something is off-kilter in your life and need some balance, then I highly recommend giving River Flow a try.

Becoming a new student of River Flow Holistic is one of the best choices I've made in a while…read more Since coming here doing Tai Chi, Qigong, and yoga I've become so much more peaceful, my body is more relaxed, my body is becoming more flexible, my emotions are becoming more at ease, my mind is becoming more focused in the present moment, but most importantly of all my heart and spiritual energy is now more open and loving. I'm thankful for being a student and Master River and Juyoung are some of the best people I've ever met in my life. They are very caring towards everyone and go above and beyond in helping their students and bringing positivity into their classes. I highly recommend if you are searching for amazing Tai Chi and yoga instructors who deeply care about people and their craft!

There are not enough words in the human language to describe how AMAZING and top-tier Barre3 Ft…read more Mill is - all thanks to the owners and instructors who put out a vibe of ENERGY, positivity, warmth! Erica, Evelyn, Gloria and Melanie are queens! The classes are never the same, the workouts are phenomenal, the music is so good and motivating, the studio is light & bright with the best equipment, and clients leave fit, happy and glowing. Every single time!

Since I work remotely, I tagged along with Chun P. for one of his business trips and found myself…read morein the charming town of Fort Mill in early May. While there, I went to barre3 THREE days in a row for classes with Erica Walker (2x) and Rebecca Gray. The studio is absolutely adorable - and Jennifer (was it Jennifer?) who worked at the front desk was so kind from the get-go. Her hubby worked at the same company as mine and I felt like we could be fast friends. barre3 is one of my fave workouts - yoga, barre and pilates - even sometimes a little bit of dance thrown in. It's perfect for toning, cardio and strength. What I love about barre3 is that it's for folks for all shapes and sizes. No prior experience required! Erica and Rebecca's classes were fantastic. Fellow class participants were kind and fun. If I lived in town, I'd go every day! Thanks barre3 Fort Mill!

My home club is a mess, it's always dirty, the sauna is never cleaned and the wood benches inside…read moreare disgusting they have mold and bacteria growing all over them they have been power washed once since I've have a member ship for 2 years I've since staff come in and out saying things will change and the only thing that's changed is my bill going up. The hot tub is also broken and has been for 2 years and still on a work order. The regional manager for this area BRIAN is a joke he basically a child and know nothing of sales, marketing or kpis idk how he got the position he doesn't even care for his team or district LA if you truly care for your company you'll do a reamp and replace this staff and refurbish this gym the location is a gold mine and it'd be a shame to lose it bc of a dumb fuck who thinks he's smart but isn't

Currently they have a sign at front desk that 20$ will be billed to your account if you have them…read moreprocess your phone number for entry and you do not provide i.d. 1) What was the purpose of taking your photo when you signed up then? 2) how desperate are they for$? 3) no concept of what customer SERVICE is.

Great attentive and engaging staff that enjoy teaching and seeing their students learn the silks…read moreand more. Small space with two separate sections for two different set of classes that can take place simultaneously. Appreciate the offering of intro classes lasting 8 weeks via Living Social. Despite being a bit heavy and uncoordinated, my instructor (Chris) was super polite and made me feel confident and comfortable every time. I look forward to class and I may consider the Strength classes offered at this location to accelerate muscle toning and lengthening.

Super awesome that AerialCLT opened up a second standalone studio in South Charlotte! They…read morepreviously used to rent space at Be Yoga in Carmel Commons and the ceilings weren't quite high enough. They just opened this space at the end of October - so its still very new & being updated, but its a great small studio with taller ceilings that let you do what you need to on the silks.

A great gym to get in a quick workout that gives a great calorie burn!! It's open 24 hours so you…read morecan come when it works for your schedule.

Update: I am trying to be positive and open-minded but, once again, feeling disappointed. Sean said…read moreno one was stopping me from attending during the month of February, which I paid for. So, I believed him, and i tried, but that was not true. I have been kicked out of the HW app and unable to sign up for Feb classes. In summary, my investment for the opportunity to work out at HotWorx in Jan was $249. ($49 enroll + $82 equipment + $59 Jan + $59 Feb) Had Hotworx employees and contract explained the 60-day notice and 90- day notice were not concurrant, I would not have joined and saved $$, time & stress. Hope they will be more clear in explaining that to future clients.