Good instructors. Master Namsoo Hyung is a great leader and a good person. He is reasonable and…read morefair. My 5 year old has been practicing here for the past 5 months and he has learned so much. Taekwondo gives structure and teaches respect and responsibility which is good for any age group.

I was worried that Taekwondo would make my angry son even more aggressive. Boy was I wrong!…read more Instead, HMD Academy helped him learn self-control and discipline. Plus it gave him a positive outlet for his restless energy that was starting to get him in trouble at school. After 2 years, he was so improved he was invited into the leadership program, and a few more years after that, into their year-long intensive internship to become an Instructor. I couldn't be more pleased with HMD Academy for giving my son the tools he needed for success. If you are looking for martial arts classes that are good for kids? This is the place for sure.

I am a Blue Belt and I train Gracie JiuJitsu at KiCK Martial Arts in Kansas City. I had been away…read morefrom home for a week and ended up in Champaign, IL desperate for a JiuJitsu roll. CU Jiu Jitsu was NOT the only gym that I called, but they WERE the one who called me back! Coach Mike was super nice and welcomed me to come in and take a FREE trial class even though it was obvious I was not going to sign-up, and he even refused to allow me to pay for the class à la carte. Thank you, CU Jiu Jitsu! My experience was great! I was the odd man out as this gym focuses on sport jiujitsu whereas Gracie Jiujitsu is much more focused on the Self Defense aspect of Jiujitsu. At the time I only had the Gracie Combatives belt, which is an intermediate belt before Blue, earned before being introduced to rolling. Many of the students at CU Jiu Jitsu were curious about my odd-looking belt, and I was honored to tell them all about Gracie Jiu Jitsu, but this review is not about that. My visit to CU Jiu Jitsu happened towards the end of the pandemic and vaccinations were plentiful. The school continued to follow best practices limiting access to the facility and scanning temperatures upon entry. The head instructor, Professor James, greeted me. He was nice and welcoming. With paperwork behind us and a quick tour of the facility, away I went to the locker rooms. The locker room has showers and plenty of lockers. Don't forget to bring shower shoes so you don't contaminate the mats! The warm-up started on time. I think there were 12-15 people in the JiuJitsu class, with many of them staying for the wrestling class afterward. The warm-up was typical grappling school type of warm-up, but the instructor did have it written on a board and announced a goal of completing it in X minutes which added a nice challenge to it. After that, a couple of techniques were demonstrated and drilled. The class had many colored belts in it from Black to white. After the technique portion, we squeezed in a couple rounds of rolling. Thank you to my partners Kenny (Blue belt) and Coach Fabio (Brown Belt). This was my first time cross-training at another gym/school. I highly recommend it, and I recommend you checking out CU Jiu Jitsu if you are in the area. Thank you to all the Instructors and students who made my experience enjoyable and welcoming! Feedback: We cannot all be perfect all the time. This is constructive feedback and by no means do I have any grievance. With that said, I'm not sure how kid friendly the adult classes are. One student's children were doing what kids do. They were addressed as "{student}'s kids get off the rolled-up mats!" But I don't think the kids were used to being addressed that way, nor did they pickup on the fact that THEY were the ones playing on the rolled-up mats. So the command was shouted out a few more times before they got the hint. It was just a brief distraction that may have been unnecessary or handled differently.

Awesome instructors who are knowledgeable, great with kids, and offer several class options.read more

Don't take your kids to this place. The owner abandoned his entire girls team in the middle of…read moretheir competitive season. Fired the coaches/forced other to quit on a Friday before a meet weekend and left them on their own. They all had to find a new gym so they could finish their season.

I love CGA! Ian and Tyler are both amazing coaches. I am 25 years old and I took gymnastics as a…read morechild. So when I saw that CGA offered an adult gymnastics class I was so excited to get back into it! I haven't found any other gymnastics gym that offers adult classes in Champaign so I think that's really special. I was able to regain many of the skills that I had when I was a kid in a fairly short period of time. Although I had previous gymnastics experience, it's not required. Some of my classmates were brand new to gymnastics and were able to get a lot out of the class as well. If you're looking to learn a new skill or just have fun I highly recommend CGA!

Great people, kind and knowledgeable instructors who go the extra mile to teach you proper form and…read moretechnique about various kinds of martial arts from JuJitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, boxing, and more. The instructors are highly qualified, are professional fighters with solid competitions and victories under their belt, so they give an authentic perspective. The dojo offers many class options and times throughout the week to fit your schedule, and the classes have the intensity required to help you gain and see real results and improvement. Good dojo and good people!

Such an awesome environment! The coaches are awesome and very patient. It's awesome to be somewhere…read morethat everyone wants you to get better!

So... I found out about Dragon Claw through a CiSaves deal for kickboxing. I've attended 6 sessions…read moreso far under the guidance of Shifu Aaron Chen... and I couldn't be happier! Although the classes are early in the morning and tough, I've never had so much fun working out and sweating. He's very motivational, he makes us laugh, and he sends us on our way with inspirational messages for the day. Facility is clean, parking is good, and the price is affordable. I can also now roundhouse kick someone!

I first met Master Chen when he ran an after-school club for children at Dr. Howard Elementary…read moreSchool. I saw right away the kind of deep connection he could develop with his students. As a teacher, I appreciated the way he could motivate children to better themselves in kung-fu and in life. When my daughter became interested in martial arts I knew there was only one school for us. We signed up with Dragon Claw Academy and were very happy. I saw my daughter's confidence grow and she learned so much more than just kung-fu. Master Chen and his teachers are fantastic role-models for their students. I highly recommend DCA.

My daughter begin dancing at Art In Motion in 2001. She loved it from the first moment she started…read more The highlight for her each year was performing on stage at the Virginia theater in annual recital. What great memories she has of the studio and it's teachers. The staff is very welcoming to newcomers, and regardless of your child's skill set, whether you are a beginner, and intermediate, or very experienced, there is a class for you. Art In Motion has the highest quality teaching of any dance studio I have ever experienced. The facilities are very spacious, and yet there is a family like atmosphere amongst all the staff and teachers. Personally speaking of our own experience, each teacher on staff offers the highest caliber of training, in addition to the upmost attention given to integrity and character development in each child/student they encounter. Definitely a FIRST CLASS facility in every aspect that is important! I rarely review anything on YELP, but Art in Motion dance studio deserves a great review! I personally recommend Art in Motion to anyone who is interested in giving their children a high-quality experience in dance along with being taught integrity, hard work, and diligence with good morals and great work ethic. On a personal note, MY favorite part of having my daughter be a part of th A.I.M. Family was getting the opportunity myself to dance with my daughter at recital each year. The Daddy/Daughter dance that the owner teaches has got to be one of the biggest of its kind anywhere in the United States! There was over 75 dad's along with their daughters on stage EVERY YEAR that we danced in the recital... My daughter will never forget those memories with me that WE made both rehearsing and performing in some of the craziest costumes I've ever tried on... WELL DONE Chad and Tricia and STAFF! You guys are the best!

This dance studio has a lot to offer! There are definitely some things that I was very impressed by…read moreand also there were a few things that were questionable. First of all, the front desk staff was super helpful! She helped me with all of my questions and concerns... and I had a lot of them. I was impressed with the amenities that were on site (other than the dance studios) They have a lounge equipped with tables and couches perfect for waiting parents or a break between classes. There is also a decent size fitness center with a wide variety of machines. I heard that some of the moms signed up for trainers during their daughters dance classes... how convenient!! They also have vending machines with snacks, drinks, and coffee. There are 4 dance studios all of them different sizes to accommodate large and small classes.I did notice that the studios were cluttered with costumes, tumble mats, props, etc. The clutter made the studios seem smaller and disorganized. Are there no storage closets?? This place is huge there has to be somewhere else these things can be stored. The students seem to lack discipline, They scurry between studios, come in late to class, talk, goof around, and don't listen to the teacher. I also wasn't sure why there were little 7/8 year olds mixed in with 14/15 year olds. The younger kids stole the teacher attention with their constant need for discipline. I feel bad for the older girls because they have so much potential and have really amazing skills already, but the teacher could not provide with with any feedback besides using them as an example to the younger girls of how quiet they were (which didn't help the younger girls be quiet anyway). I would love to see the age groups separated a little more for the sake of the students. I mean they have the studio space - why not give your students a little more personalized attention? I do also want to address the adult ballet class. It is awesome for adults who don't have much experience. But it is also great for anyone who does have experience. I know I worked up a sweat. The class has a friendly and welcoming vibe and the teacher was full of energy. Great for parents to do while their daughters are in class. As one of the moms in this class said, "I now have a huge appreciation for what my daughter does." Amazing. I wish my mom took some adult ballet classes :) The entire vibe of the studio is definitely competition. When you first walk in there are these huge trophy's lined up against the wall. All the kids are running around in tiny booty shorts and bra-like tops. The all inclusive aspect (dance, study, work out, eat, probably even sleep/nap) everything you need is a recipe for long nights at this studio.

The studio is so impressive! The teachers are all extremely well trained and the owner is one of…read morethe most recognized Iyengar Yoga teachers in the US and abroad. I take zoom classes every week with lois Steinberg and would take classes every day if I lived locally. Every year I make the pilgrimage to take a week long intensive. If you are a beginner or experienced yoga student, you would benefit from the classes immensely. Highly recommend!!

Learning the Iyengar methodology is comprehensive, informative and penetrating. there is no better…read moreequipped studio in the region Lois's guidance is masterful and she is a warrior!

This is one of the nicest park aquatics centers in this part of Illinois. It is availablle for lap…read moreswim, water exercise, lessons, free swim, reserved parties, and more. The air and water temperatures are kept at national standards, the staff is totally professional, the guards are very well trained and supervised, and the kiddie pool is wonderful for tykes and their parents.

Pretty good ambiance and nice teams, the bleachers are very nice with very little parts for things…read moreto slip in through. Very little echo as well.