The classes themselves were fine initially, but there was a lot of turn over in teachers. My son enjoyed the classes, but they closed the place for a couple months due to low attendance/ sickness and promised free months at the end of the contract. Not only did they not honor the two free months, she additionally would not stop charging me for months after the contract expired. I had to literally close that bank account to stop her from charging me. I paid an additional 6 months, talked with her multiple times. If you go here, they will never stop charging your card. Don't do it!!!! read more

Still coming here for Kickboxing at the 8pm class, 4-5 times per week. I had shoulder surgery last July, which was pretty traumatic (rotator cuff). While I did progress at my Physical Therapy appointments, I made the most significant recovery by coming back to the Kickboxing class. Yes, I've had to take it easy, especially at first, but the range of motion has really come back and my strength is really improving. read more

So, we walked in here to discuss the UBC program. Upon our arrival, we were directed to small office to talk to the "manager." We met with a very young girl who didn't bother to introduce her self or stop chomping on her veggie dinner when we entered. Her first question was, "Have you ever exercised?" I was immediately turned off. What does that mean? I know I'm slightly overweight, but have I ever exercised? In my life? That day? What does that mean? It felt awfully judgemental in the way it was delivered. After clarifying that she was asking if we ever participated in an "exercise program" (again, EVER?), we moved on to discussing the UBC program. I told her I was emailing someone there by the name Lilia. She said that was her. I was like, ok, so you knew we were coming? She said she never saw any of the emails, never heard of me, and her sister sometimes uses her email address to correspond with potential customers, signing as her. WTF? Why? Bad business, if you ask me. Now, I must have missed something on their website, because from what I could see from their schedule, UBC was M, W, F. Come to find out, it's every day. Every day. Who has time for that, I wonder? I sure don't. When she saw our confusion and hesitation, rather than encourage us to sign up & give them our money, she went on and on about how we really should be dedicated to making a life change and dedicated to our bodies. But it wasn't encouraging. It was a little judgemental, again. As if we walked in the door for shits & giggles rather than to get in shape. Sorry if we were totally thrown by the idea of having a very rigid, daily workout routine when we have lives to tend to outside the gym. She then went on and on (still with veggies in mouth), goggling over Shoney Carter and how he is part of their team. The gushing was a bit overwhelming. I have to say, though, he was really the only one in the whole place who seemed remotely friendly. She continued to say she would be teaching some of the mandatory kickboxing courses for the UBC challenge. Um, no. Overall, we were both completely turned off to this place. I might suggest to the owners (who I believe are this girl's parents) to maybe have someone else deal with potential customers. We were ready to drop a total of $700 right then and there to sign up and possibly more in the future for kickboxing, but now we won't be back. Remember, remember, remember...first impressions are everything! read more

Keller's Martial Arts is now under new management. Gary is revamping Keller's business model and is making every effort to rebuild its credibility tarnished by past management. Gary took the time to meet with my husband to resolve the credit collection issue from 2010. He was attentive, open, and very understanding. We appreciated his willingess to take the time to hear us out. We came to a very amiable solution. Based on his sincerity of speech, passion for the industry, and the high level of quality programs he is looking to build, I encourage you to give him a call to schedule a visit and find out how Keller's Martial Arts can help you meet your fitness goals. read more

Keller Martial Arts (July 2009) I'm writing to testify to the efficacy of Keller Martial Arts. July 2009 marks my one year anniversary at Keller Martial Arts; I've remained focused on weight control and fitness. I've lost an additional 8 pounds and the waist continues to shrink (I dream of slipping into my old 30 inch pants). My energy and endorphin level are high; I haven't felt this good on a daily basis since my mid-twenties. I'm party responsible for my success (I average three to four sessions a week). But the lion's share of credit goes to Keller's for providing a convenient, effective and competitively priced opportunity for people to get all the focused, vigorous, supervised exercise they can possibly handle. KMA staff are all good role models. They're all very fit and confident and "in charge" of course. They're "true-believers" in the benefits of physical culture - they never let you forget that this is good for you - but they're not harsh or dismissive or preachy. They empathize with their pupils and have an intuitive sense of individuals' ability and limits. They only push (and tease) the people who can handle it; they coach and coax the others along. No-one feels overlooked or out of place, even though classes mix beginners and veterans. I feel very comfortable there. My experience at Keller's Martial Arts has been very rewarding; again I recommend them without reservation. read more

I have been going to Keller's on and off for years now. I always end up going back to the cardio kickboxing classes no matter what my current routine entails. Maria pushes me harder than I ever push myself. She is a crazy maniac!!! And I love it!!! I would definitely recommend her classes and UBC to anyone looking for a challenge and to look better. These classes will help you achieve all that and more. Shoney Carter (of UFC fame) has been teaching our classes lately and if you want some killer ab and squat routines go see him. Also, if you want him to he will do a profile on you and give you nutrition advice, for free! I only go once a week, but in addition to my weight training and regular cardio I have seen a definate improvement. If you want to lose some weight you have no excuse, go to Kellers! read more

I went today to retrieve a groupon and had no expectations. Oh my! My ass was kicked and I left after a full hour of kick boxing full of energy and I wanted to do more, I wouldn't be able though because I was really worked out. Maria, our instructor was a great motivational trainer, very knowlegable and she knew how to work with me, a newbie to the MA anything. This is definately the school for me, clean, motivational, professional and personable at the same time. Loved it. read more

I have been training for few months before returning to my country. Here are my conclusions that engage only me. 1) 5 stars for the MMA instructor, Gary. If you go training to KMA, just go for him. I don't think that you will find someone like him in all MMA chicago club that is so pedagogue, professional and patient. This is exactly what i was looking for. MMA is not easy and can take time to learn, specically Brasilian JuJitsu techniques. But he had always taken time to show and repeat catch techniques. You will learn much. After class, he even spent time with some of us to fight on the ring. Awesome to progress. It's like a private class. 2) For the club and their one-year enrollment, I would recommend you to be sure to be able to go for it for one year. Otherwise, you can not cancel your contract unless you move out from the city...and then collection agency will knock your door... read more

First time here & it was amazing!!! MMA mixed with some cardio was the best workout. During the day seems to be more private less people better training better concentration. Can't wait to come back and have my ass kicked again. It definitely is amazing to feel the pain & embracing it. Never quit. read more

Keller's Martial Arts - Small but so warming & welcoming (: definitely coming back I have a few more classes to go. & Maria is such an awesome person (: - Martial Arts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to Chicago on my business trip and I stumbled by Keller's Martial Arts. They accepted walk-ins and I was really pleased. Gary showed me some new moves that would help with my weekly workout and they are great for self-protection. Now, back to Cincinnati but I was very happy with the service! read more

I decided to leave this review as I'm very pleased with the place. The classes and workouts are great. Lilia is really good with the program! They also have new kids dance classes, and cant wait to bring my 4years old daughter there. I had no problems with anything and the payment we agreed on is better than any other place around. Highly recommend their kids programs! read more

The gym simply cannot compare to Keller's! I made this statement back in 2011 and nearly 3 years later it still holds true. Their aerobic kickboxing classes transformed my body and inspired in me a love for exercise! Through their program, I lost 40lbs and transformed my body in ways I never thought possible. The owner, Maria is like family to me. She is an incredibly strong and passionate person. The trainers are all experts in their craft and will push you to exceed your limits. Keller's is a no-nonsense type place that will drive you to achieve all of your fitness goals. So if you're serious about losing weight, building endurance and staying healthy, you've come to the right place! Nancy L. read more

I see negative reviews here and there on Yelp , but going to Keller Martial art was the best decision I made for my son. Great instructors. My son had a great time. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

I will start by saying that Lilly and Shonie are great. I really liked training with them. The big turn off at this place is the owner Maria. The only thing Maria is concerned with is collecting your money. I stopped going to the school because of her and her greed. I paid off my contract and immediately called in my credit card lost. The place isn't much larger then my garage either. I learned alot from Kellers. Kellers taught me what to look for when I chose my next MMA school. If you would like more details, feel free to email me. I can go on and on, but Shonie and Lilly do not deserve that. read more

Be very careful of this place. I originally signed up in 2009 and attended classes for about a month. At the time they did anything to get you in to some kind of agreement. Now a debt collection is in place for my account from 2009. No one has called from Keller's, no one ever made an attempt to contact me until a few weeks ago .. and it wasn't even them. Keynote Consulting, some BS company collecting debts. As a previous reviewer had written, but changed their review, here is some information on the FDCA. Know your rights: If you are being victimized by Keller's Martial Arts and pursued for false debt collection, please know your rights through the Fair Debt Collection Act and fight FIGHT BACK!!!! NO ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HARRASS, THREATEN, OR MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A HELPLESS VICTIM. If you are one of the many being pursued with false claims of some ridiculous debt owed to Keller's Martial Arts, look into doing the following: Contact your State Attorney General: http://illinoisattorneyg... Report them to the FBI: https://tips.fbi.gov/ File a complaint with the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaint... Fight back with a lawsuit: http://www.ledfordwu.com... Write about your experience on Yelp! to prevent others from falling prey to contract membership fraud. read more

I really enjoyed the class but the first class was advertised as free and I ended up having to pay $25 which in my opinion is a poor business practice. Also, my experience was; I called in, inquired, I got called back (and back and back), took the class and when I didn't find the pricing and options appealing to me, and I was not able to understand the program of what I was buying. i.e. Was it show up and do a work out? Get into a program that moves you in a direction of fighting? Self defense? So as I couldn't understand what I was going to get and mentioned that the membership probably wasn't for me, it was then that I was asked to pay. So my word to the wise, if you try it, don't like it, stay strong and don't pay the $25. There are plenty of other gyms to look at. read more

This place does not even deserve one star but since this is the lowest rating possible, I guess it will do. Let me start off by saying that this place is a complete waste of time, money, and space. The classes themselves are not helpful by any means, the instructors and the owners are very unorganized and can't seem to get things going. All they care about is having you sign a contract so they can try and use that to get money out of you. The classes and any membership or anything they sell is not worth the prices. It was a terrible experience all around and I regret ever setting foot in this place. Gladly I didn't waste too much time there and was able to realize that this place is a scam. There are better more legitimate places out there. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

If you value your protection and money you will read this before joining these classes. OK, so this will be a long post but bear with me. This is my first negative review and while I debated about writing anything, the recent series of events and the advice from loved ones have really been the motivating factor with me going through with this. In February, I brought my son (5 yrs) to their classes. My son has sensory issues and flaps/has facial ticks/jumps as a result. I figured that this would be good for him and it was. He improved his focus and was so happy every time he would go to class. After a few weeks it was clear that the reason he was learning was the attention the teacher was giving him. This particular teacher seemed to be the kids and parent's favorite. It was easy to see that he connected well with the class. In August, the owner made a rushed announcement to parents that this teacher would no longer be returning. The parents were obviously distressed and demanded an explanation. My son's father relayed this to me after the scene unfolded at the business and mentioned that the owner made a comment that really made him uneasy. He said that the owner had mentioned to the group of parents that if they only knew what this teacher did, the hair on their arms will stand on end. When my son's father told me this, I demanded that he drive me to Keller's so we can get an explanation to the comment she made. Now if she would have just said he no longer works here and we have parted ways, I would have understood and would have continued with the course under the other instructor who also teaches the class on occasion. The fact that she went out of her way to say this and plant a seed of doubt in the parent's mind, just did not sit well with us. We arrived at Keller's to sit down with the owner and ask that she explain herself and the comment she made. Before she would even speak to us she demanded that we place our phones outside of the office. I found this very odd and a bit crass. She went on weird tangents about how the teacher brained washed the kids and the parents. How he was a predator and she no longer felt she was safe in his presence. I pushed more on what she meant and she mentioned that back in December, they witnessed this teacher act inappropriately with a young female student. From what we gathered, the police was not called and the teacher was allowed to continue working there. Now keep in mind that I did not place my child into the program until February of the following year so these allegations boggles my mind as a sane human and especially as a parent. This was more confusing because I literally lived a few houses down from the owner's home, she had my cell number, my son attended class three days a week, so to have the audacity to sit in her office and tell us that she was meaning to talk to me about the "concerns" she had just did not add up. I told her that the timeline she presented to us was very concerning and that until my son's father and I spoke, we would be pulling my son out of the program and asked that she refrain from charging the card we had on file. She verbally agreed and we left with a lot to consider. The following day the owner calls me at work and asks when I'm returning my son to the program. At this point, I'm thinking, this lady is off her rocker for thinking she could call me at work and question what I will be doing with MY son. I told her that we have not made a decision and asked that she never call me at work. Later that day, we emailed her and her business, and explained to her that the allegations that she made were too serious to ignore and we felt that as a business owner, she was negligent in allowing this person to stay if what she says is true. We asked that she no longer charge us for services we no longer will be needing and that she never contact us again. Did she honor this? Nope. A week later we receive an email from her saying that we still have a contract in place and that she will be charging our card until January 2016. She made a veiled threat and said that if we do not pay, we will be sent to collections. Not only did not she not honor our request to cut all ties with her and her business but she now wants to milk us for services that we no longer will be needing. She failed to understand that as a business owner she potentially put children ages from 3-14 in danger. This alone should hold merit for breach of her own contract. The way we viewed it- if it was true; how could you sit back and cash in our money knowing your employee is a child predator? If it wasn't true; what type of scum are you to make these types of claims, which can potentially destroy someone's reputation for life? I could not allow my son to continue going here and paying someone whose judgment and moral views are so skewed. I hope this helps others out there. I tried very hard to keep my emotions and anger out of this review. read more

I have 2 months pre-paid at Keller's that i cannot use, for a simple fact that I got pregnant unexpectedly. if anyone is interested-please write privately. I took day classes, but they do not fill in. I was pretty much by myself. I liked classes by Lilia, the daughter, better, because she seems to be more interested in what she is doing and more creative about the class. Maria pushes really hard but more standard, classical. it helped, I think I'd see me a lot to be more fit, if it was not for pregnancy I think I'd see better results. I was not looking for anything super, the location was close to my house. I think the place is OK, but poorly managed. Neither Lilia nor Maria have no idea how to handle customer service. And that affects their business that clearly shows. They did not show up for two day classes, and did not even bother apologizing, calling ahead or simply posting a note that there will be no class on that day. I signed up because of the location and the day classes. But everybody else was dropping day classes, and I was pretty much by myself. Just because I was doing everything by myself with Maria occasionally coming out of the office and telling me what to do next (sometimes I had to go into the office and ask "Maria what's next"?) it was presented to me as a "private classes that would cost $75.00 an hour otherwise". Well, it is not my problem that the day class does not fill in. I personally asked prior to signing up, and clearly stated that that is the only time I will come and that is the reason I sign up. I did not consider running all by myself a "private session". All in all, just be careful with your payments. They are more about themselves than into their clients and that awefully shows. Needless to say, that Maria refused to compensate me for unused months, even when I asked her to refund part of the money given the exceptional situation. She insisted that they are 'special" and "the best". I personally never felt that I was treated any special. You can get a good work out, they really push you, yes. But before giving a check-make a deal that works for you and you only. I got a very expensive lesson, and it is just sad to see that Maria is killing her own business by providing such poor customer service and putting her interests first before her clients'. She will never make this place run this way. Some times refunding $200 will bring you clients worth of thousands. It gives people comfort and confidence in your business, rather than a bad review that will not bring more clients. Nothing good comes out of the angry and dissapointed clients. And most of those reviews can be avoided, because all of them about money issues.I do not beleive when I show up a year later to use my "credit" anybody would remember about it in that place. read more

First of all, the way they put the national flags is wrong. They use Korean flag to attract customers. I noticed the position of Korean flag is lower than the American flag. What does that mean? They are insulting Korea who taught them the martial arts for their bread and butter. That is the level of their ethics in their life. I don't have to see the rest of how they manage the school. Avoid this place by all means. read more

I loved this place and am looking forward to going back just as soon as my schedule lightens up. I took 20 weeks of the UBC training and also attended kickboxing classes. The UBC training cost far less than most health club memberships do and I felt it did more for me than the personal trainer I use to go to. I also loved the energy and comeraderie of their kickboxing classes. I liked all of their instructors including Maria and her daughter and I had absolutely no complaints about their bookkeeping or the cost. Actually this places charges less than any other health club or martial arts studio that I've attended. read more

I love Kellers Martial Arts and Fitness Center. I desperatly needed to exercise and get rid of my extra weight. I joined UBC..Since Jan 5, I have lost 13 and a half inches and over 13 lbs. Maria, Lilia and Shonie's classes are all different which never makes it boring. They make it fun to lose weight and inches. It is hard and they push hard, but I know if I was at Bally's ..as soon as I was getting tired, I would have quit..They encourage you all the time and I feel like I am playing "hookey" if I do not get there at least 4 x a week. I love my new (better than before, but going to be much better)body and am looking forward to my size 8 by June ! It is a very professional organization , as well as a nice place to work out. All the students are very friendly and helpful, as well. I would reccomend everyone to come to KJellers..They also have caporeira, Tae kwon fo , ju jitsu, and mixed martial arts. I love our different aerobic kick boxing classes. Maria has just added BREAST CANCER STRENGTH TRAINING CLASSES, and as a survivor, they are very aware of what needs I have and meet every challenge that I face and help me through those exercises. read more

I tried a free class before trying to purchase the groupon deal. The class was alright, I was told that the person who taught that day was not the usual instructor. So I cant judge the class itself. I didnt feel like that specific class focused on kickboxing. We just did alot of core workout/ ab excercises. read more

I love this place, I recommend stopping by and at least trying out a free class that the owner Maria offers for first time student. I attend the 6:30 pm class, which is a mixed martials arts class. A variety of arts are taught, technique, and physical condition are very important in this sport, and that is one thing this class is taken seriously with. Peers are great motivators, trainers are great, and the environment is fantastic! I have lost 11 pounds in a matter of three weeks, and losing weight is part of the class. I want to fight in competitions and hopefully soon the time will come. Stop by and see what Keller Martial Arts is about! read more

I've been going to Keller's for more than a year now and it has really helped me get my health and fitness back on track! Maria (the owner) is very sweet and truly cares about her clients. She is very motivating and inspirational and even when I'm grumpy and don't want to be there, she stays on me and I always feel better by the time I leave class. Gary was instrumental in helping me drop 30 pounds with his boot camp style workouts. I really wish Lilia would teach more-- I love her classes as she always introduces fresh new moves and keeps things interesting. Each instructor has a unique style but great workouts nonetheless. You are guaranteed to see results if you put in the effort combined with healthy eating. This is a great gym...thanks Keller's team! read more

Having attended Keller Marial Arts for a trial class I can only say I can't wait to go back!! I am now registered for a full six week MMA class, the facility is super clean and the equipment brand new, the instructor was helpful to answer any questions after my session and my fellow classmates were warm in welcoming me. At the end I gained an awesome workout and knowledge for self-defense which can't be beat, I was skeptical at first, but glad I went and I look forward to broadening my kick butt skills and discipline! read more

I had trouble canceling a membership as well, they charged my credit card twice after I had let them know I didn't want to continue anymore. I had fun during the kickboxing classes, but I had a serious problem with the Real owner Master Keller leaving about a year or so ago. Maria is nice but her daughter doesnt know anything about running a business. Not one of the owners has an advanced belt in Martial Arts. This school could be good with the right ownership, and with better accounting practices. The prices are pretty steep as well, you could get a full membership including aerobic kickboxing for a third of what you pay here. I'm pregnant again but I will definitely look for another school next time I have to lose the baby weight!! read more

Keller's Martial Arts has my recommendation. The prices are reasonable and the place is clean and well equipped. I took twenty personal training classes with Maria, she coordinated an array of workouts to ensure that we were strengthening every part of my body. She was always motivating me by telling me "Don't give up, you can do this!!!". I can honestly say that Maria keeps a stress free environment, which is very important. You are there to train and she is there to do her very best by educating you on what your body can do and will do. So if you are serious about your health and your body, Keller's is the right place for you. Whatever YOUR personal goal is Maria and her instructors are there to guide you every step of the way. As far as money goes.....You are making an investment on your body! You can't go wrong with that!!!! I hope that you feel encouraged, it's totally worth it! read more

Tried the boot camp and then got hooked to the MMA classes which are awesome. Not only is the workout great but the core self defense training gets you sculpted to take on anything. My strength and energy has increased significantly. I recommend taking a tour of the gym and speaking to the coach to see firsthand the benefits. read more

For all of those folks who haven't visited Keller's lately, I urge you to give them another try. I joined about 1 month ago and have attended several classes (MMA & cardio kick boxing) during the noon program. Not only is Gary attentive, patient, knowledgeable and friendly, he has revamped the programs, added a variety of classes, and isn't in any hurry to push you out the door once the class has finished. The classes are a@@ kickers (but don't fret, they have mercy!) and I've learned quite a bit in a short period of time. I also ordered top-notch gear at a very affordable price. If you want to get in shape, learn some technique or both, this is the place. read more

Me and my family have been going to Keller's for almost four years now. The kickboxing and UBC classes are intense and always leave me feeling good. We also have a child enrolled in the martial arts program which he always looks forward to. The owner, Maria is hilarious and teaches most of the adult classes which always end a little after the scheduled time as she always makes sure we work up a sweat. read more

i give them 1 star only because 0 stars is not an option. i signed up for a membership with them and was told at the time it was a $300 fee to cancel. i have been trying to cancel my membership with them for four months now and they are beating around the bush and now threatening me with a collection agency. turns out they do not list this $300 fee on the written agreement, but rather verbally state it when signing up. they will not admit to offering a $300 fee. now they want 50% of my total 3 year membership to cancel. That will cost me over $1,000. i have been to numerous martial arts schools and theirs was not outstanding by any means. their shady business does not make them look any better. read more

Owner is a gossip queen she will act friendly to your face and then talk about you and spread horrific lies. She will over charge you also and even after your done with what you signed up for she will continue to charge your credit card. Money hungry. She starts class 15 min late and ends 10 min early well I paid for a whole hour are u kidding me.. Place is dirty and small not enough room for all the people that go for class. She will stop mid class for new clients that come in to sign them up and take their money. read more

Ownership changed and the place isn't so great without Grand Master Keller.

My 7 yr old son learned a lot at keller's. The instructors are Great. My son gained a lot of self confidence, unfortunately we moved a distance away. Keller's Marital Art school is great for physical development as well as confidence. You kids will learn how to defend themselves when they are being bullied in school. The school teaches variation in martial arts.. read more

You will get an awesome workout here especially if you are trying to get back in shape. Both men and women take classes together and are pushed to the max by the owner.She is very passionate about her business as well as you getting in shape. I highly recommend taking some classes here! read more

Marian, Lilia, Gary and Shonie are all great! I have been going since November and will be a long time member!

Great instructors and really great workout. I am glad I took the time to check out this gym, it's an intense workout every time. The staff stick to the schedule which is ideal for my busy lifestyle. I am always out right on time. Workout routine is varied so you don't always know what to expect which makes for an even better workout. read more

Very unprofessional My son took classes there and they couldn't get a steady teacher. No consistency in learning for small kids. He was very eager to learn and lost interest with the poor teaching inconsistency and promises to promote after he practiced so hard. read more

They were horrible! I recommend not going here they are expensive and only give you nothing but issues all having to do with money. The owners lilia and maria are greedy people and are ONLY after your money when I attended I was 16 with the ambition of being a great fighter but they only put more stress on me on figuring out how I was going to pay. Nonetheless, they tried calling their collection agency but my parents called our lawyer and they backed off. read more