It's been a while, but I still lean on the foundations I learned from Grandmaster Jang. I received…read moreso much more than training. The support and community built within are lifelong. Highly highly highly recommend!

I've been wanting to get into martial arts for a very long time. I'm so glad I found Grand Master…read moreJang's school. Not only do I feel better prepared to defend myself, I find myself feeling less stress throughout my busy week. I've learned more about the human body in this class than I did in school. I have gained a second family here because everyone wants to see each other succeed. The higher-ranking belts go out of their way to help everyone else. The location is absolutely perfect. Parking is very easy to find. Joining this school is honestly one of the best decisions I have made.

Victory Martial Arts Academy in Forest Park is a great place to train for all skill levels from…read morebeginner to advanced. Wether you're looking to achieve weight-loss/physical fitness through a high energy workout or you're planning to put your skills to test in competition, VMAA has knowledgable instructors to help you reach your goals. I have been going to the academy for a few years now. I appreciate the variety of knowledge that is available with each of the instructors whether you're learning about kickboxing, muay thai, JKD or grappling - all instructors bring their special talents and years of experience together to help train mixed martial arts. Lastly, it's the people who go there (the students) that round out the entire experience. It's important to have a friendly and positive environment when you're getting a tough workout and there's no shortage of encouragement.

I have been attending regularly for about 7 months. If you are looking for a place to receive…read morequality training in multiple Martial Arts then look no further. VMAA holds morning, afternoon, and weekend classes, allowing you to get the time in. It doesn't matter if you are new to martial arts or have been training for years, Victory has something for everyone. Victory offers kids classes, beginner classes, advanced classes, and Competition Teams for MMA and grappling.If you are just looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or get in the cage and fight VMAA has you covered. The People are one of the major differentiators this academy has over other gyms i have trained at. It is not just the instructors (Kim, Danny, Brian, Luke, Nick) It is the other students as well. Everyone is willing to put their egos aside for the benefit of the group. The pool of knowledge that this academy has is outstanding. Whatever Martial Art you are most interested in there are multiple instructors willing to teach you. I cant say enough good things about Victory Martial Arts Academy. I can only urge you to go in and experience it for yourself! Take care everyone.

This Husband and Wife team really inspire growth, not just in martial ability, but in strong moral…read morecharacter. Aikido is a martial art of self defense that uses an attackers energy against them. You will learn how to defend yourself, as well as "Ukemi" the art of falling without injury. There are classes for beginners whether they are children or adults, as well as advanced classes and traditional weapons

From the owner: We provide instruction in Aikido, a Japanese martial art, which is based on self defense tactics…read more We offer kids & parents classes, adult introductory and advanced classes including traditional weapons classes. Several times a year, we hold promotion tests. First class is free, and classes are ongoing. Our teachers have decades of teaching experience in a variety of settings. Please reach out or come by!

Flying V is a wonderful martial arts program. Master Vinsen is so good with the kids. He fosters…read moreskills, discipline and respect while being kind and motivating. The other instructors are also great. It's inspiring to see young people in a leadership role and enjoying it.

Flying V is not just a TaeKwonDo school, it is a school teaching the kids and adults to be the best…read moreperson you can be. My kids have been leaning TaeKwonDo under Master Vinson's guidance for three years now. Not only they leaned so much in TaeKwonDo skills but also learned how to always do your best and give it all. They learn about great sportsmanship, perseverance, compassionate, supportive to teammates and beyond. I can't show enough gratitude towards Master Vinson's guidance. He is the most selfless Master and always ALWAYS thinking the best for the kids. Thank you Flying V for being such a great TaeKwonDo family. It's very sad that we are moving out of state. However, Flying V will be our school forever.

I've been attending the adult classes for about a year now. I've been previously training at gyms…read morefor strength and conditioning on and off for a few years. I was looking for something more consistent that both me and my wife can join together that would be a fun activity but also be useful in our daily lives. My goal for myself was to learn proper self defense, gain flexibility, learn moves that not only look cool but were effective, and to learn some history and tradition. And I also did not want a school that would be too intimidating for my wife who gardens for a living and had never had any previous fight training. Our first impressions were we loved the bamboo garden outside and the Dojang was clean, everyone was very respectful, welcoming, and had a very diverse group of students from all skill levels. Our first week of class felt like having a personal trainer, very qualified, strong, friendly and knowledgeable. After a few months, we've already seen a huge boost in our confidence levels. And one year later, we were consistently able to attend the classes, learn so many new techniques and forms, and learned much about the art. Grand Master S.H. Yu's school has elements of many traditional styles, including Taekwondo kicks, Shotokan forms, Hapkido takedowns, boxing techniques, and martial arts stances from many different styles that also help condition and improve balance. The adult classes, however are not geared for competition, this is mostly for self defense and self improvement. We practice safety in our techniques to avoid injury and not set our goals backwards. It's geared toward longevity as a martial arts practitioner. I did notice that these classes continue to improve me and my wife's skills, has a huge benefit both mentally and physically, and is something we both always look forward to attending.

I can't say enough about the profound impact this Taekwondo Dojhang has had on my daughter. She…read morejoined several years ago during a difficult time in her life, when she was enduring some pretty intense bullying. She needed not only a physical outlet for the pain and trauma, but a place where she could rebuild her spirit and regain her confidence. From the very first day, the dojhang became that healing space. I owe so much to Supreme GrandMaster Yu and Master Wilson for their unwavering support and guidance. Their commitment to fostering a positive, affirming environment has helped my daughter grow in ways I never imagined. Thanks to their training and mentorship, she's not only progressed to First Dan Black Belt but has also discovered new strength in herself--mentally, emotionally, and physically. This place is about so much more than mastering techniques; it's about developing the values of respect, resilience, perseverance, and integrity. It's been a place where my daughter has not only gained focus, improved her posture, and built confidence, but also healed and flourished. She's now thriving, both on and off the mat, and I am forever grateful for the safe, supportive community that has been such a huge part of her journey. If you're looking for a place that will nurture both your child's martial arts skills and their inner strength, this Dojhang is truly a treasure.

I trained with Tutaj Bjj years ago. Had an amazing experience with this gym. Was able to medal at a…read morecouple of tournaments because of how well I was instructed. John's a Great coach, the gym has a great atmosphere. I highly recommend training with John Tutaj.

John is great my son sammy has learned a lot in less than half a year has a lot of times available…read moreand it's the fairest amount per month we've payed.

Horrible experience…read more First, these are not talented teachers. They think they're masters, they can't even do fajin. Had a horrible experience with "Master Bob" who harassed me in front of the entire class for asking questions. This 'man' has zero taichi ability, zero qi, zero peng, zero martial ability. This place is mostly middle-aged nerds cosplaying taichi, they have no push hands ability, do not understand the foundation of taichi, and going here you will never gain any ability. Also the idea you need to be vegetarian for better qi is 100% false.

I love the low pressure training style of the Sunday 11 AM Zoom sessions with Master lioread more

North Riverside,…read more Thank you for letting me workout at your location, I like your industrial style. I felt very motivated and ready to warm up on the cardio and your equipment . It looks nice and clean, good looking gym you have. You have treated me very nicely and very helpful towards me, thank you for your services.

Putting this place at two stars for now for the cleanliness and equipment. First of all, I went to…read morethis gym because I was looking for a replacement gym because Blink fitness near Riverside closed down. It was a little bit more expensive than blink but I was willing to play the price because it was a 24-hour gym and it was close to my house. I did notice that the gym looked a little bit older and less modernized than blink fitness but I was happy enough to just find a gym close to my house. I noticed several things after being a member for about a month now. 1) Just tonight several hours ago, I brought my own water but half was full and I was going to refill it and I noticed the gym fountains water spouts had mold/rust on it. Being in the military and having lived in the barracks that have had mold in it it's really a health risk and can make someone sick. To have mold means that those fountains have been neglected cleaning. Anybody who has cleaned a water fountain would be able to notice that. 2) The gym equipment is relatively kind of old and like others said, not maintained enough. The treadmill looks old and I miss the blink fitness treadmills, which even included a built in fan. 3) I in the men's restroom, they have those portable hand dryers that are motion sensored, but they can't have motion sensored urinals and sinks? I hate touching things and nobody bothers to flush the urinal because you have to touch the handle so when you go to the urinal it reeks the of pee. 4. The most expensive thing I think is the personal trainer. The training sessions are once a week and over $100 I think it's $140 for a personal trainer, once a month. I think that's a little too much for once a week for a month if you ask me. I would have considered if it was $100 a month for once a week, maybe... I really hope this gym improves otherwise I'm going to have to look elsewhere for a more cleaner and better maintained gym. I took a picture of all the water sprout top floor and bottom floor: