So much fun!!! We had zero experience-- didn't know how to hold the foil (didn't even know what a…read morefoil was vs a saber), didn't know how to stand, and didn't know how to put on any of the equipment (did you know there's a plastic chest shield, under arm protector, and an electric vest to record the hits?). Sergei very patiently taught us the basics, let us practice the techniques on the mannequins, then let us try to "fence" each other! On Saturdays, they have a free adult intro class, then you can sign up for the classes to learn the techniques, etc. Highly recommend!

I have been training at FAB for almost two years now. They provide an excellent environment for…read moreclub members to train in. Vitaliy is a world class coach that molds people into champions. Whether or not you want to be competitive or have fun and get some great cardio, this place is for you.

Exceptional youth program, specializing in sabre fencing. I fenced in high school and at the…read morecollege level, but 10 year old kids here are mastering techniques I haven't seen before. Coach Kushkov and his staff somehow make the process of learning a complex and mentally challenging sport both fun and interesting for kids. I also appreciate how Coach tailors a long-term individual development plan that maximizes the strengths for each child, working backwards from lofty but attainable goals.

Here's the deal with this place. First, for adults: great for round robins and for practice. The…read morequality of the teaching, to the extent there is any, varies A LOT by coach, and coaches change ALL THE TIME, like literally every session sometimes, and certainly every season, because almost no one seems to last long in this place as a coach. There's a bit more coaching in their beginners classes, but still not very much. Second, for kids: Tommi, the only coach who has been there forever now, is beloved by all kids. He's an awesome person. But, like with adults, don't expect any serious coaching. Once your kid is sort of hitting the ball, they'll just let them play with their mistakes, with very rare corrections from afar. It's really just practice. The ratios don't allow for any real teaching of kids, and it seems the culture has evolved to not even try, or at least not try very hard. Our child only began to make progress once we got them privates elsewhere (we tried privates there - they again felt more like practice than actual teaching - again probably a culture thing by now - although it might have also been that coach - as I said - the coaches keep changing). So, sure, it's fun and convenient for practice, but for actual learning and development of skills if you're serious about your kid learning tennis, you'll need to go elsewhere. Netresults is just a convenient supplement. Now, if all you want is for your kid to have a clue about tennis, run around for a bit and have a fun class with lots of games, and don't really consider tennis a primary sport for them, then it's perfect and convenient if you live in the area. They also have a great rescheduling policy, which most other tennis places do not have.

My parents gave me a few weeks of group classes for my birthday last year, and since then I've been…read moresigning up over and over, for lessons and sumer Rally Nites. All the instructors and other players have been nice, fun people. I've learned a lot, gotten exercise, and most importantly found new people to play tennis with.

I just started to learn BJJ as a beginner this year. At first, I was a bit hesitant going into a…read morenew gym being the new guy but this place made me feel welcomed from the start. Rodrigo and Bruno are great instructors (evening beginner classes) as they take their time to teach their wealth of knowledge while remaining affable. I've also spoken with another instructor named Joe and he too was helpful in taking his time to talk to me about this martial art. Other students are polite as they take their time to greet and shake your hand. Even when rolling with a few higher belts, I was taught several helpful tips and never felt "beneath them". You also don't feel rushed to leave. When class is over, there are always instructors and/or students around to ask additional questions and to spend additional time on the mats. This academy is a great place to learn as they blend technical skills with their interpersonal skills. I also have to mention that this is a great workout and I look forward to getting myself better skilled and in shape this year.

I came on a Sunday morning women's training class for my first class. There was a group of women,…read moresome with their daughters who have been consistently coming to train for a few years. The instructor showed me around to the locker room and informed me of the directions of bowing and greetings other as I got on the mat. There were a few warmups that were a little tricky to do, but with practice it gets better. After the warmup exercises, we were paired up to do some partner drills, and then ended the class with a couple of quick matches. This was definitely a good workout and helps you understand your body awareness in relation to others around you. It's a very close contact sport and definitely good a good workout. I would definitely recommend trying it out at least once and would love to back and try one of their gi classes to see the difference.

I have visited BFC several times for competitive fencing events. The facility is well maintained…read more The staff is always friendly and helpful. Plenty of fencing strips and some seating areas for spectators. There's is also a lounge area to the side of the competition area. Parking is a little tight during larger tournaments, though there is on street parking in the area.

Wonderful sabre coaches - but horrific administration. As…read moresurreal as it sounds, BFC terminated my membership (prepaid for a year in advance) and - wait for it! - physically threw me off their premises with the help of police (not a joke - I have the police officer name and badge number recorded). Guess what for? For me insisting that BFC actually provides me that second lesson a week which they sold me via a contract for 2 lessons a week. For some reason, their front desk person who deals with lesson scheduling somehow thought that it was ok for BFC to provide me only 1 lesson a week when I purchased a contract for 2 lessons a week, and that if I object, the proper way to handle this situation was to call the police on a paying member... I first thought it was some kind of a very inexperienced 20-year-old getting too ahead of herself (she even told me "I am in charge here - you either take one lesson a week or I am calling the police on you". But it turned out that this was indeed the BFC official policy, supported by BFC board of directors Ms. Linda Merritt (board of directors secretary) and Mr. David Hill (board of directors treasurer)... Needless to say that almost a month after BFC terminated my membership for me asking them to provide me the services that I paid for and physically banned me from premises, they still did not refund me my membership fee... So I guess this is the kind of unique member services that BFC offers: for your $750 membership fee you can experience a thrill of being thrown by police out of your private athletic club and be physically banned from it. Something you definitely never find anywhere else... At least I have never heard of anything like that in my entire life. And for the context, I am a woman and I am 57 and I've been a member of quite a number of athletic clubs over my lifetime. I guess this is a special service that BFC has exclusively for their older female paying members - definitely an unsurpassed experience. Being a woman approaching my retirement age, I must admit that it's been a while since I last had a thrill of being thrown by police out of anywhere at all - thank you, BFC, for the truly unique and exhilarating experience !!

My kids did a week of half day tennis here. The staff was skilled, they reported kind interactions,…read moreand they greatly developed their tennis skills.

Zeta fencing is as good as it gets. Zoran has been an assistant coach at Harvard, the head coach of…read moreStanford fencing, and an Olympic coach. His fencers have medaled at almost every level of competition in the US and in the world. He is, in my opinion, the best saber coach in the country. He will be the 2016 Olympic fencing head coach. Zoran is great with kids of all ages and gets the most out of every kid. He has also built what is probably the most beautiful fencing club in America. The chandelier, the stained glass, the old paintings of famous fencers, the 18th and 19th century furniture , and the arms and armor all around the room make fencing at Zeta a truly unique experience. Fencing is an incredible sport that combines both physical and mental strength and I hope more people try it. I will never regret signing up when I was in seventh grade and getting hooked almost instantly. Nine years later, I am fencing at the Division 1 level in college and can easily say joining Zeta is one of the best choices of my life.

Fantastic coaches and classes. They are sending two members to the 2021 Olympics! Both of our…read moredaughters fenced or fence here from age 8 through high school. One went through college recruitment and now fences at Duke. The coaches are highly skilled, patient, and committed to their students, from those in the beginner classes to those in the highly competitive fencers. Do check it out- you won't be disappointed!

Can't say enough about how great this program is. Kids get to develop their core strength, balance…read moreand coordination in a laid back, fun environment. We have been participating in this program for over 2 years and currently have two of our children, ages 5 and 2.5 enrolled in it. They both love being a part of it. Coach Carter and Coach Pat, along with other coaches are excellent at engaging kids throughout the session. Also, great opportunity for parents to be outdoors! Highly recommend it!!!

The coaches are well skilled with little kids. Even I myself love the songs they sing with the…read morekids during practice. My 3 and 5 years old enjoyed the program with them.