I recently attended a queer/lesbian sparring event at Cappy's, and it was the perfect introduction…read moreto the gym. The space is completely unpretentious and has a great, "scrappy" energy that makes you feel welcome the second you walk in. Coach Alex is incredibly knowledgeable--I spent half the time just watching her movement, which is so fluid and smooth. It's rare to find a spot that balances great technique with such an inclusive, easygoing environment. It was so easy to make new friends, and I'll definitely be back for more beginner sparring sessions with other queer women. Thanks for holding events like this! Pro Tip: Bring a mouthguard and 16oz gloves for sparring (and headgear if you have it!).

My experience at Cappy's was humiliating. Alex, the owner, had an issue with another boxer because…read moreshe believed he was homophobic. Because I trained with him, she apparently told people at the gym that I was also homophobic and disrespectful. When I arrived, people were giving me dirty looks. Alex confronted me and accused me of talking badly about Cappy's on Facebook. When I asked for proof, her screenshots only showed the other boxer tagging me in posts. She then admitted that I had not said anything. Instead of apologizing and correcting the misinformation, she allowed everyone to continue treating me with hostility. I even felt pressured to disclose that I have a transgender girlfriend just to prove I was not homophobic. I should never have needed to reveal personal information to defend myself against something I did not do. I came to train, not to be publicly judged and humiliated based on someone else's opinions. In my experience, this was handled unprofessionally and without accountability.

Ricardo is an incredible coach at whatever stage you are with your boxing. His emphasis on solid…read moretechnique and getting the fundamentals down will provide you with a strong foundation for your entire boxing career, and his knowledge and experience in the ring and ringside as a coach caters to high-level boxing professionals and national champions. Every comment he has made to me in my year+ of training under him has brought my boxing to the next level, and I've seen him continue to push and improve the skills of boxers who have been fighting for years. The chance to work with someone with his level of experience has been once in a lifetime, and I'm honored to call him my coach!

What a cool studio!…read more The music is bumpin', the studio has great visuals, and the workout is super dynamic and fun! Split into rounds of boxing and strength - love the structure. It's an amazing workout but not too hard either. A lovely locker room and showers to boot! Shout out to Braedan, what an energetic instructor!

Tobi is a great instructor for the beginner class. It was a lot of fun and not too hard. There a…read morelot of flexibility w how hard you can go and Tobi gave alternate options for each lifting step. He also was a very clear and visual instructor that described where you should feel moves as well as overall flow and cool down options. I've taken one boxing class before and it kicked my ass--it was mostly running in circles and less boxing. This class was a lot more fun and easy to tailor to your energy level of the day. Just show up! This studio is really fun. Love the dark room and the music and lights. It gets you more into the mood of working out. I took rowing before to 70s music and it just doesn't get the energy up at all in comparison. Would return.

groupon private lessons…read more this was my first time trying the sport and it was so much fun. the sessions are short 30 minute sessions. although, it is relative. it seems forever when youre huffing and puffing. tricia guides you along the way. footwork was so important, which was where i had the most troubles. working on the punching bags really wears you down. probably the longest 3 minutes besides waiting next to a microwave. i was still a newbie and didnt get much sparring action going, but for the few rounds where you get to punch with the trainer, that was so much fun. it felt like i was doing my own boxing training montage. im going to try to go back for the fitness classes afterwards. its a great workout and it trains your hand eye foot coordination.

My teen is loving Arcaro's classes. The staff are welcoming, the workouts are hard, and the skills…read morehe's learning are professional-level. And I love that the schedule is flexible. Highly recommend.

Came here for Torchys restaurant. Got a tour of the facilities. They have specialized exercise…read moreequipment to cater to your needs just with an application or bracelet. There's free tazo tea and lemon water. The top floor has beautiful views. 4 hours of parking is free with a $100 spent in the restaurant.

Absolutely the best Inn. We loved our room. Loved all of the amenities. The staff were kind and…read morehelpful. You need to stay at the WAC!

After attending Wudang academy for over a year I can confidently say that I was in the best shape…read moreof my life! My flexibility dramatically improved but also overall body connection/fitness. The chronic pain in my knee completely resolved. If you want to live a long, happy, and healthy life this is the secret! They have many different classes/styles of martial arts that can be practiced, and the masters are amazing at helping you choose the best style to fit your goals. If I had more time I would study as many styles as possible. During my time there I practiced Baguzahang (Circular Boxing), Taijiquan (Tai Chi), and Qigong. A memory that particularly stands out to me was a student who had come from New York just to study at the academy. He told me that he originally heard about it after climbing the Wudang mountain in China looking for a master to train him in the original Wudang Sword Style. He was able to find a master, but the man told him to come to Seattle, WA and study at Wudang academy. This demonstrates the authenticity to their teachings which draw direct lineage to the old masters of Chinese Kung Fu. I originally attended the academy several years ago, before my life became extremely busy and I moved to Chicago. I plan to move back to the area some day and Wudang academy is at the top of my list for activities to prioritize. If I have kids someday, I plan on taking them to the academy. I hope that in the future I will be able to make time to attend again. If my review piques your interest, please attend, and learn more in person. I am a humble student and am no doubt not fully representing the amazing nature of this academy so please go check it out for yourself! -Steven

I've been training at Wudang Kungfu for the past 3 years so far. If you are looking for a place…read morewhere you can train forms AND application, within the same gym, this is the best place in Seattle to do it. I have explored lots of different martial arts gyms in the greater Seattle area, and lots of them have different things to offer. However, it was difficult to find traditional Chinese gungfu that is rooted in the culture and practice of Chinese martial arts that also teaches real, effective, full contact application. This is the place to do it! Lu Laoshi and Chang Laoshi are both incredibly knowledgeable, but also down to earth and humble. They really know their stuff, through the historical lineage and practice. There are many amazing non-Chinese instructors of the Chinese martial arts, but I personally appreciate that both head instructors are ethnically and culturally Chinese while also being attuned to western culture and the norms of western students. This is not a school with Japanese style belt progression, or a very hierarchical student culture. Both Instructor Lu and Instructor Chang expect students to think critically for themselves, and for the instruction to make sense because it works, not just because "they say so." If you approach it with an open mind, there is much to learn at this school, no matter your training goals. Chang Laoshi has many years fighting in the ring, testing his application skills in ring fighting, to complement his deep understanding of the traditional forms, and Lu Laoshi has a rich knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine in addition to her martial arts practice. Whether you want to learn internal martial arts for demonstration, cultivate qigong, learn about the culture and history of Chinese martial arts, or spar and compete in sanda full contact ring fighting, this is a place where you can do some or all of those things. There are many places in Seattle where you can learn traditional Chinese gungfu, and internal martial arts. There are also many places that will teach you full contact grappling and striking, for muay thai/BJJ/MMA etc. However, if you are trying to learn both of these dimensions of the martial arts and not just one or the other, this is in my opinion the best place in Seattle for it. You can learn forms, qigong, application, open hand, and weapons, all under one roof and with two deeply qualified instructors. There are places that are probably more "affordable" if you are just looking for the cheapest place to train and get a workout, but in this case, I think the expertise and thoroughness of instruction is more than justified, especially considering the generosity of both instructors when it comes to time and answering questions after official class hours.

I've been a member of Zum for 4 few years. I absolutely love it…read more The classes are top notch. I'd recommend anything by Liz (her 11:10am Mon, Wed, is my favorite) or Derek or Ta Wei. You will have fun and you will sweat! And get a massage by Tony (who also teaches some great morning classes), he's helped me a lot after long runs. The staff gets to know you and they're always friendly and totally professional. The gym itself is clean and the equipment is well taken care of. I also really enjoy the friends I've made over the years. All of this makes my workouts the best. Work is stressful, to be able to take a break in the middle of the day to workout with people I enjoy, at a gym I love, is everything. Thanks Zum!

I spent five years at Zum before I left because of logistics issues getting downtown. The classes…read morewere incredible, including yoga,hard-core and Pilates The staff was fantastic, including all the trainers Mo,Joe,Kathryn. Their spin instructors were top notch. If I ever move downtown, that would be my gym of choice.

They were great. Osiris and his son are totally dedicated individuals who were both friendly and…read moreunique. The first visit where I signed up for a membership I found myself chatting for over an hour with Osiris afterwards! I never once felt like they tried to upsell me or pressure me for anything. They wanted to work with me when I decided THIS was the place, but I would probably have to move in a few months so I wasn't able to give a year commitment. They gave me a really good deal. In terms of the typical things one would worry about with a gym, it was never crowded, I always had the machines I needed, and the 2 bathrooms never had a line. It was also very clean. So in conclusion, I'm sorry I had to move and if I wasn't I'd still be at this lovely place. The care and personal dedication that run this place isn't something I thought I'd find in a gym that had the machines I was looking for. Too bad I can't drag them to West Seattle.

I stayed at an Airbnb in downtown Seattle for two weeks and urban fit was just down the block…read more Great environment and all the equipment you need. Shout out to Osiris!

The Long Version (TLDR @ bottom):…read more I've been a member for six years, but it's really improved over the past few years. I am in my mid-thirties with a disability that has me in chronic pain, but I feel so much better on days I work out that it has become an absolute must for me to be at the SACdt. My mood is better, I'm getting strong, and my health is improving, but most importantly, I just feel my best on days I work out. 1.5 years ago, I was in a wheelchair after major hip/back surgeries and weak as a baby, but through hard work, personal training, water aerobics, and dedication, I am walking, in the gym 5-6 times a week, and STRONG. Machinery: They have older (more typical gym stuff) all over the gym, but they also have this crazy apparatus (that is new in the past year) that takes up the entire front room and it is awesome! They are pretty consistent (I've been a member for 6 years) in upgrading the cardio machines, so there are really good selections between the old-school stuff and the newest machines (everything has been spread out for COVID so you have to really tour the whole place to find what you like). There are multiple classrooms for different classes, including cycling and pilates. Pool: I use the pool (which is saline) multiple days a week. It is five lanes and only one person per lane (that you schedule via the app or phone--I really hope they keep this after COVID because it's awesome not having to guess if a pool lane is open). They have a disability chair to get in and out, which was clutch after surgery. Normally, there are a bunch of pool accessories (fins, paddle boards), but they are limited right now because of COVID. The water aerobics class with Kelly is awesome for all ages and she helps me customize half the exercises. Locker-Room (Female side): The locker-room just reopened (after a year of being closed for COVID). Normally, they have a sauna room, jacuzzi, and steam-room but I don't know if those have reopened; otherwise, it's just lockers, bathrooms, and showers. The locker-room facilities are definitely older, but they have everything you need (including a bathing-suit spinner, hair dryers, flat-irons, and q-tips). COVID safety: This is going to sound cheesy, but it's true: I feel safer at the gym than I do at the doctor's office based on how well SACdt is keeping it clean. From the start, SACdt implemented thorough rules for keeping members safe at the gym, but their cleaning team is keeping it sterilized! They have an app to pick specific times to come in, there are limitations to five people per room in each session, in-between sessions their house-cleaning team cleans every machine and apparatus, they are checking temps at the front desk, and everyone is wearing masks. Personal Trainer: Lisa is AMAZING. I feel so ENERGIZED on days I work out! What do I mean by energized? You know the term "runner's high" that no one except runners seems to know---well, I am fairly certain this is what they mean (or as close as I'll ever get to it, because I am no runner). I'm pretty sure they do trial passes so you can try before you buy. ---------------------------------------- TLDR: - Personal training at SAC has changed my quality of life - SACdt has everything: Pool, squash courts, indoor track, mini climbing machine, basketball, body-composition machines, personal trainers, water aerobics, massages, boxing room---it is the most full-service gym I have ever been to. - COVID safe: Everything is cleaned each hour; Everyone is wearing masks; They did something cool to the HVAC system (no pun intended).

This is a nice gym with friendly staff with lots of amenities. There's a large variety of equipment…read moreand classes so it's tough to get bored here. The facility itself is older but it feels like it's well maintained and very clean. I really like that I can reserve a pool lane ahead of time so I don't have to wait for a lane. The classes are all very approachable with helpful instructors and I felt this way even about classes I was trying for the first time. I also appreciate that the gym has a lounge area with wifi that's good enough to take a work meeting on if you need to, and I've taken meetings there so I can have enough time to get a workout in before/after a busy day.