This is a great place to learn self defense quickly and effectively…read more Rick Faye is a great instructor. He is personable, friendly, accommodating, and interested in the wellbeing of his students. There are no belts here. Most of the people here are completely fatal so everyone is polite. This is a teaching environment where people joy in helping others to learn. Many of the people here have been in special forces, work in SWAT, or extensive other training, so the whole Karate Kid Black Cobra syndrome of sport fighting is missing. Students here are not looking to prove something, so bring your humility and positive attitude and it will be returned to you. As mentioned on the webpage, arts that are in the school's repertoire include Muay Thai, Kali, Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, Grappling, and Panantukan/Boxing.

I attended a seminar here and was very impressed with the staff. I like the facilty at my regular…read moregym more (MMAA), but they had some different and interesting stuff here. I plan on attending more seminars here as Rick Faye does a great job of bring some of the world's greatest instructors in, like Guro Dan Inosanto. It's a very welcoming environment!

He Said: My oldest child has been taking lessons from this…read moreacademy for a couple of years. I am really impressed with the life lessons the instructors have taught my kid (and the other kids). Respect, discipline, and other good characteristics are part of every class. Kids train to level-up their belt and there are tournaments to showcase what the kids have learned. Hwa RD also has an after school program, but my kid does not attend the program. Pros: - Great instructors and teachers - The academy teaches good behavior Cons: - Classes are paid upfront, which can be more than families can afford - Sometimes email responses can be slow

My children train here, and we love the mix of martial arts instruction and discussion about…read moreleadership and responsibility. The owners/leaders care deeply about the academy's mission and the students. The range of classes, afterschool care, and summer camps is excellent.

I found FEMA a good place to try and/or achieve proficiency in kung fu, tai chi, yoga or Japanese…read moreswordsmanship that's family oriented, flexible, and credible. The dedicated individuals will easily help get you started. They patiently answer all questions. Low or high skill levels and flexibility are accommodated here. I have been practice sword as a student of theirs on and off for 8 years. Their sword instruction connections are solid and reputable. I never had injury through FEMA and yet learned the finesse of using a weapon as reputable as Japanese Swordsmanship. The environment is always clean and calm. It is a joy to practice in. -many thanks!

From the owner: Five Element Martial Arts & Healing Center is a 501(c)3 non profit educational organization…read morededicated to the empowerment of of all people through the martial arts, wellness, personal safety/self-defense training so we may have a more peaceful community/planet. Classes in: Gongfu, Iaido, Judo, Jujitsu, Yoga, Kajukenbo, Taiji, Qigong, Wu Chien Pai, and Wushu.

Okay, I am bias I have been a student here since 1982. My kids goes here…read more Regardless you decide BKCI as your school or not. Here is what you need to look for in a school: * How well the class interact: i.e. do all the students act well together, especially the young people vs the little kids(6-10 yrs old) and pre-teens as well as the teens. * Are you convinced you and/or your child will be trained? Although recognitions of achievements are important, can you defend yourself? Can your kid(s) handle a bad situation? BKCI not only covers both of these principles well and humbly.

I've never felt so included anywhere else. Everyone at Akagi genuinely supports each other, and it…read morereally feels like a family type community. From day one, people were welcoming, helpful, and always willing to go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable and improve. Whether you're new or experienced, you're treated with respect and encouraged to grow. The environment is positive, motivating, and honestly one of the best parts of training here.

Very nice gym, a little difficult to find, but the guys there are nice and informative and down to…read moreearth. I had a great time and if I'm in town again I'll definitely be back!

The best martial arts training in the area. When I first came I was welcomed by friendly people and…read morefelt at home. Been at it for a year and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. If you are thinking about BJJ come in and do a few trial classes(FREE!) you wont be disappointed!!!

Alliance has an amazing community with fantastic coaches. The team is welcoming and education into…read morethe world of BJJ is comprehensive.

I am a massive M-Theory fan. I heard a lot about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) being great for kids and…read morewas looking for something for my 4 year old son. M-Theory lets you try 2 classes for free and your kid can borrow a Gi. They make it easy to get going. They also have a kids class M-F and on Saturday morning, so it is easy to fit into the schedule. The instructors here are fantastic. They are direct in their instructions, firm in discipline and order - it is no-nonsense, but they are also kind, positive, and encouraging all at the same time. The result is that my son loves it. He is excited to go every weekend. He gets some energy out, he has fun, he is learning a sport, he is learning discipline, etc. As a parent, this is a win-win.

Really great first class it was a hard workout and I'll be back again…read more The instructors are really good. The class was not only fun but challenging and I learned a lot about jujitsu. wear comfortable clothes and I know that you're going to get sweaty they do not have a shower on site but they do provide water and have changing area they also have restrooms.

Convenient location in south Minneapolis, very easy to find but depending on the time of day,…read moreparking can be scarce. Love the atmosphere though and the teachers are really invested and care about the progress and art of karate. I've enjoyed watching them as well as my kids grow over the last few months. I appreciate the variety, effort and enthusiasm they bring!

Wonderful instruction here for all levels of karate students. Ms. Lemon does a wonderful job of…read moreunderstanding the goals of each student as in individual and then helping them to reach those goals.

I use to like this club . (Richfield)I only used it for the pool but the pool was always to cold…read moreand was not clean and it was hard to tolerate trying to use a lane certain times and some people use it as some kind of bath house and sit there so I can't use a lane to do my workout . The Edina pool Was better but better to use it during the week day have better chances of getting a lane .

The equipment is dated and often in disrepair. The men's bathroom is constantly out of paper towels…read moreon the weekends. The staff at the front desk often ignore you as you walk in or leave, especially on the weekends. Just tired of the poor service, out of order signs on equipment and dirty men's locker room and bathroom. Forget signing up for a personal trainer, they don't have enough of them.