I have been studying with Bill Durbin, the Soke, or Headmaster, of Kiyojute Ryu Kempo, for 27…read moreyears. He runs his classes like clockwork, is very approachable and loving, and has been training and teaching since 1970. His Karate for Kids classes are well-attended and he knows how to properly teach kids, unlike many teachers who teach mostly adults. Bill has trained with the best of the best and has written many books on the subject of martial arts and self defense. Most of these are available on Amazon or Lulu.com. You can find out more at kiyojute ryu.org.

Best martial arts dojo around. Great instruction and a very positive vibe for students…read more Mind/body/spirit training for anyone that is interested in learning traditional martial arts. I've been training here for over 25 years and highly recommend!

Brian Jones has a ton of martial arts experience (training and coaching). He's also a professor at…read morea college and is very intelligent. Has CrossFit certifications and years of experience training and coaching that as well. Judo is also a forte of his, stop by and check his gym out.

I've trained a Brazilian Juijitsu (BJJ) as far away as South Korea and Japan. The crew at Valhalla…read moreis top notch and the best I've found. It is more like a family then a gym. There are not many places where you can get a BJJ Black Belt, Certified Trainer in multiple systems, and a Judo Black Belt all rolled into one instructor? With classes now offered seven days a week you can't go wrong. The Frankfort area is lucky to have such a school.

We have had the best experience! Just becoming a part of the reaction family has done wonders for…read moremy own mental health. My kids love their own juijitsu classes there. They've improved with their social skills, physical endurance, and mental strength. We live in a beautiful world..but it can get pretty nasty. I feel more confident sending my kids out into it. The coaches and Professor especially will push you to become your best..to encourage you to go 10 steps further when you want to give up. Be in a place that will build you up not to tear you down.. these coaches will build you up and push you to find your inner strength when you feel like tearing yourself down. Fight to become a better version of yourself. Reaction MMA is an great place to start breaking down your walls and fighting those inner and outer fears. If you come in looking for info don't get scared away if you see a class going on. Stand near the door and take a peak. They are so focused on giving their best to their students. Theres also a scan code near the front desk and on the window/door of class that could help get you started as you wait for someone to properly excuse themselves from class.

Excellent gym, great people. I've dropped into several gyms, I always recommend it to friends. If I…read morelived in the Lexington area there's no other place I'd rather train.

My family has been coming to Elite for about 1.5 yrs. I have 3 children participating. We've done…read morethe After School Program. We've done Summer Camp. We've transitioned to zoom classes during the COVID shut down. I've done kickboxing classes. Bow staff seminars. I participate in the teen/adult classes and open mat as often as I can. As soon as I can manage, I'll have my youngest in the little Ninjas classes. This place is very family centered and all of the employees are highly skilled in caring for and developing important life skills for growing children.

One of my close friends had their sons birthday party here and the kids were totally engaged! The…read morestaff were friendly and kept the kids busy with different martial arts activties (and these were 4/5 year olds!). They also have a nice size party room for the kiddos to eat pizza, have snacks and eat cake. Whats even more awesome is they allow the birthday kiddo to cut his or her cake with a Samurai Sword! How awesome is that!