Instructors, atmosphere, culture, community, etc.... 10th planet Bethlehem & Allentown has it all.read more

This review is for 10p Allentown Recently had the pleasure…read moreof visiting and I was thoroughly impressed by the experience. The gym is owned by a highly accomplished black belt (Jon Thor Blank) with numerous accolades, and his dedication to both the art of jiu-jitsu and the students is clear from the moment you step inside. The facility was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable environment to train in. The owner has a clear respect for the martial arts which sets a strong example for everyone on the mats. 100% recommend this place!

Zombie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu offers a truly welcoming community and safe training environment with…read moreexcellent coaches--especially Coach Jared--and top-notch techniques that make every session fun, challenging, and rewarding, and I thoroughly enjoy the adult classes myself. They provide outstanding Gi and No-Gi classes with many options each week, plus an excellent kids program that is just as fun and builds confidence; my two boys have trained here for 3.5 years and continue having fun while learning cool techniques. Give it a try and you'll be impressed, and wish you tried it sooner.

Ill start by saying I'm a Brown Belt under Jeff Messina in Houston, TX Revolution Dojo. I have…read moretraveled a lot for work and try to train when I'm on the road. This is a GREAT gym with solid instructors and legitimate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Positive energy, clean facility, great mix of belts, and a great workout. I stopped by on a Thursday evening and was welcomed in and everyone was super respectful. If you are looking for some legitimate Jiu Jitsu this is a great place. Regardless if you are new or a seasoned black belt you won't be disappointed.

What can be said about the academy, I've been a member for a while now since day one i was welcomed…read morewith open arms , everyone trains hard and at the same time is laid back no egos and everyone is great. If your a hobbyist or someone looking for competition training this is your place. Professor Jamie is a Royler Gracie Black belt , and is an amazing teacher. From the basics to new school techniques you will find it here. They also run two kids classes that my sons attend. Again Professor Jamie and his wife Angela run an absolute amazing kids classes my sons confidence have grown so much I can not explain. If your are considering starting Jiu Jitsu definitely check it out .

What can be said about the academy, I've been a member for a while now since day one i was welcomed…read morewith open arms , everyone trains hard and at the same time is laid back no egos and everyone is great. If your a hobbyist or someone looking for competition training this is your place. Professor Jamie is a Royler Gracie Black belt , and is an amazing teacher. From the basics to new school techniques you will find it here. They also run two kids classes that my sons attend. Again Professor Jamie and his wife Angela run an absolute amazing kids classes my sons confidence have grown so much I can not explain. If your are considering starting Jiu Jitsu definitely check it out .

I've been here under a different name they will help you the best they can There short on help and…read morenurses are working 3shifts most the time no one wants to work they want to collect Scott Cawley

Best thing I've done for myself in a long, long time. Keep in mind I did a little karate when I was…read morea teenager, about a year of judo in my 20s. I turned 50 in March and looked down and realized, ah crap I gained weight. I knew from past experience a gym membership was not going to motivate me, and I had fond memories of martial arts in the past. Besides, I was stressing about some personal things so I figured a good way to blow off steam was this place. The dojo: clean, well maintained, doesn't smell like socks. This is difficult to achieve given the amount of sweat people are pumping out. There are changing rooms for women and men and a unisex bathroom. Well lit, easy to find, reasonable parking. Men and women attend the aikido classes, teenagers and old folk. I've seen little kids at the other classes but have no feedback on that. They weren't bleeding or crying when they left so that's good I suppose! The instructor: the Soke Dai is smart. I mean, really, really smart. He's formidable, as you would expect a black belt instructor to be. But -and I can't understate this- he's really damned clever. I'm no expert in martial arts, but I know when something is well thought out. He's level headed, calm, and maintains a positive environment in which you can learn. The instruction is both on classical aikido moves and practical application. That to me is the best part, because applying it to the real world is ultimately the most important part about learning. The students: what a great variety of ages and experiences. Women and men. And I have yet to encounter a person in class that had a crap attitude. I suspect that those people would not be welcome in this dojo. But my experience is that positive instructors attract positive students. Aikido Masters falls into that category. The price: it's martial arts. It's not cheap. BUT!!! It is way more reasonably priced than other dojos I've looked into. Here's what I really appreciate the most about the cost of the class: if I miss a class, I have all year long to make it up. So if my work schedule gets wonky and I can't go for a week, I can make up those classes the next week or the next month or ten months later. I'm not getting stiffed for working to support my family. Final thoughts: I have been dealing with some PTSD from a nasty incident. I told my shrink that I wanted to take aikido and she thought it was a great idea. After checking in with her regularly, she's really happy with my progress and attributes much of my improvement on learning aikido. So while I began the class looking for some physical activity, I have continued to achieve so much more. Balance, friendship, calmness, a sense of a achievement, lower stress, and an appreciation for a martial ART that I was never exposed to before. I hope that your time at Aikido Masters is as good as mine.

I've dealt with Tim at Hoover Karate for many years. He's highly trained and very knowledgeable in…read moreall areas of Martial Arts. Highly recommended for all skill levels of Karate and they even offer great self defense training.

If you want to look for a place to work out, find a hobby,learn the path of a martual artist, or a…read moretherapist this is the place you need the instructors treat you with respect even the underbelt ranks, they push you to limit like never before, anyone can join they dont judge on how you look or how you live etc. Not every class is serious it can be fun for any age you can be 90 and still train if you want your children to learn about dicipline and respect or self defense this is the right place for them the instructors are very creative while teaching not just in karate but teach you life lessons although I hate when they teach jiu jitsu but ill still give it 5 stars because it helped me to find who I am

Very small, equipment very old. Definitely taking advantage of the fact that there's no other gyms…read morein area

Best gym, staff, members hands down way better than "Purple Fitness" I am weekend warrior getting…read moreback into it and great to see same familiar faces still going at it. Best staff and ownership I've ever had in past gyms. Lots of equipment to mix it up when needed. Wish had a gym like this when was going at it harder in NYC.

I just started as an adult and everyone here is extremely helpful and friendly. I wish I would have…read morestarted this years ago .

Attending SVKA was one of the best decisions I made for my daughters. Our family loves it there and…read morewe look forward to the classes every week. With karate at Saucon Valley, we found a home. Master Geiter and Megan are wonderful. Highly recommend!!

Friendly, clean gym with great instructors. Fun way to learn self-defense skills while getting /…read morestaying in shape. Highly recommended.