Unfortunately, places like this are becoming more and more scarce, which is pretty ironic…read moreconsidering how many dudes are heading to bars to watch UFC in silly t-shirts that look like they've just had their asses whooped by an 8-year old girl armed with a bejeweller.
For countless millennia, our species has survived in part because men have testosterone pumping through their collective veins, enabling them to be aggressive and violent, to hunt for food and to protect their families. Over the past 150 years these qualities have become woefully redundant. Sadly, anger management courses, some sensitivity training and a few yoga classes are a laughable effort towards finding a healthy outlet for these hormonal tendencies which have been hardwired into men for millennia as a means towards ensuring our collective existence. If for no other reason than for providing such an effective outlet for this hardwired aggression which has recently become a hindrance rather than a boon, Kel Lee's deserves 5 stars...
...But wait! There's more! Kel Lee's is one of the most inclusive, accepting, and respectful environments you're ever going to walk into. I have been to all kinds of gyms and fitness clubs and this, after one class of getting to know the people and the environment, is not at all intimidating. The culture is of people who are there to learn and train, no more, no less. Yes, it's mostly men, and they're mostly 24-35, but there is a liberal sprinkling of everyone else you could imagine as well, and everyone is both welcomed and accommodated.
However, be warned: this is not a school for the weak, who will be generally culled. This is a competitive school which trains fighters. You will be put into full contact situations probably earlier than you think you will. You will experience pain, and you will receive (minor) injuries. While the doors are open to all, I can see a lot of people after one week or even one class saying, "This is just not for me." If you're looking to come once or twice a week for a little exercise and camaraderie, that's fantastic, but if you're really looking to push yourself, practice serious discipline, blow off a lot of steam, and learn a lot about martial arts and fighting in a safe, serious environment, then welcome.
