I was introduced to this gym through my best friend and her kids. Our old gym was way too far and…read morethis was the closest gym to us. My keikis have been going here for over a year now and they love it! We went for BJJ and they are now doing Muay Thai as well and loved it!!! They have good membership options and are very military-friendly. They also let you try it for a week before you decide if you want to do it or not. I guarantee that you will commit after the week! They are very welcoming and the coaches are amazing! My kids have done competitions and want to sign up for more. They also have a fundamental BJJ class on Saturday for both adults and kids. A great way for the kiddos to learn in a different environment. Try them out and make them your new gym Ohana! You won't be disappointed!

Cassie was very kind!…read more Both me and my boyfriend signed up for the free week and had planned on joining until he had a class with Vinnie. BF was looking to improve BJJ and asked questions which were apparently too many at which point Vinnie became rude. His attitude was unprofessional and I was hesitant to do any classes because of him alone. The next class bf attended was with Vinnie who began to speak about masturbation which completely disgusted him. That was his last class!

I've purchased gear and trained with Black Sheep and I can't say enough good things about this…read morebusiness. As far as gear goes, I'm an astrophile, so I loved the galaxy look of everything right away and was ecstatic to find that not only did it look good, but performed even better. The gloves I purchased are some of the most comfortable and durable that I own, and I cannot WAIT to grab rash guards and spats! As for training, I came to Alex and Jess from a traditional Okinawan karate background and found that they were able to identify some of the habits of the style right away. This helped me to understand how to quickly translate the knowledge I already had to pick up more of the boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai techniques that they specialize in. I think what I appreciate most is how they approach training for newbies and kids. My teenager had almost no prior training background, is introverted, and is not very physical by nature, by the end of a pretty intense session she was asking about getting her own gear! Truly a place where you will be treated like family and pushed to be your best, no matter if you're looking for fitness, pro coaching, or self-defense.

From the owner: Look good, feel good, fight good. With the right gear you can accomplish just that. Being a…read moreprofessional fighter I know your gear and training struggles, so let us help you solve them. Shop with Black Sheep Universal and embrace your inner Black Sheep. Train with Black Sheep and become the best version of yourself -Alejandro "The Hurricane" Rodriguez (Business Partner/Marketing Director/Designer/Head Coach)

I've been in martial arts for about 8 years on and off. This is the type of gym I look for and it's…read morepretty rare. If you want to learn the fundamentals and how to really box, this is the gym for you. The gym is more on the traditional side and smaller. This is helpful because it makes it easier for the coach to focus on you. Speaking of coaching, Coach Ali runs the gym and is amazing! He focuses on fundamentals and the science of boxing. For example, he teaches realistic combinations, tactics, and movements that translate to sparring. That's what really separates this gym from others! Other gyms tend to teach flashy moves that will only work against an unskilled opponent. Anyway, I highly recommend coming to BFS and trying one of the night classes of Mon, Wed or Fri to get a taste.

I've been training Muay Thai here for a few months now. I find that this gym is affordable, the…read morefacilities are good, and the classes present a good opportunity to grow skills. These classes are good and challenging, and you can count on honest feedback from Coach Ali.

DC Fighters is the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school to train in Colorado Springs. I have trained in…read morefour other schools throughout my BJJ journey, and here are the top seven reasons I think DC Fighters is the best. 1. Professors Mike and Alec bring the most up-to-date BJJ technique to the curriculum. They never hold back instruction and will patiently guide students from the fundamentals through the most up-to-date techniques developed in the ever-evolving sport of BJJ. 2. Prof. Mike is a retired Soldier who understands what it's like to start and stop training due to deployments and PCS. He has a true knack for assessing a person within their journey. 3. Students learn both sport jiu-jitsu, judo, and self-defense. As a student, you have the freedom to develop and focus where your interests lie. I was interested in becoming a coach, and Mike developed a program just for me to make that happen. 4. For those who already practice and are considering DC Fighters, I think it's fair to say we all hate the ambiguity culture of BJJ and not knowing how we are doing and progressing. Not at DC Fighters, Mike and Alec will tell you exactly where they think you are and what you need to work on to get to the next level in your journey. 5. If you have kids, OMG, this is the place to go! Mike and Alec are fantastic with Kids. Classes are fun and well structured. As kids progress, they have opportunities to compete all the way up to world-level tournaments. Mike is a natural-born coach and leader with many championship kids under his wing. He also provides a safe environment for kids to learn about themselves and test themselves physically and mentally. 6. Training at DC Fighters will allow you to be affiliated with DC Fighters Infight Jiu-Jitsu directly out of Rio, Brazil. Mike is an International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) certified 1st degree Black Belt and the first American to earn a Black Belt from DC Fighters in Brazil. Training at DC Fighters provided me the legitimacy of certifying my belts with the IBJJF. 7. DC Fighters is a huge family. I think Mike has like ten of his own kids, and they all train there, lol! Seriously, Mike and his family are good, warm, and welcoming people. They do what they do for their family and the love of the sport. I encourage you to drop in and see for yourself. Regardless of whether you're brand new or have been training for years, I would love to see you on the mat!

Coach Mike and his wife rosella run the best BJJ / mma gym that I have seen. I'm no stranger to the…read morescene either. But my 11 year old has been in their program under a year and after multiple competition wins in jujitsu is graduating to some Muay Thai training directly from coach. They are great with kids but also the adult classes are amazing. My older son went to another gym and didn't last a year. He got lost in the very high numbers and coaches had a hard time remembering his 3 letter name. This isn't the case here. Coaches know my son and love him and are biting their nails when he competes , and are so proud when he does well. That love and caring that I see from coaches , and teammates is gonna keep my son here for good. Located in the chapel hills mall it's a great location you can get some exercise walking the mall if you want or even use the Matt's if you like. Give it a try DC fighters. You won't regret it! Bud.

If your goal is to fight MMA or Muay Thai, Chaos is a great gym for you to go to. They will get you…read morethe fights!

From the owner: Head Coach Mike Swayde, a 5th Degree Black Belt has over 20 years of experience in combat sports…read more We focus on MMA/Muay Thai training for fun or any level of competition. Team members are a tight knit family where you’ll find great attitudes and a great level of support in your martial arts journey.

Got the green light from one instructor to open spar and paid , manager came in 15 min later and…read morekicked us off despite us being in a small corner and the mat only being used by 3 other people. Was also a jerk about it

TDY from Las Vegas and I wasn't even planning on training but drove past this place on the way to…read morework. The Professor Venturella is very welcoming along with all his students! I will definitely come back and visit next time I'm in Colorado Springs!

3 Lions Muay Thai is a welcoming gym for all skill levels and all reasons you are there. Male or…read morefemale.You will always be challenged to level up because Coach Robbie will work with you where you are at-all the way to preparing you to fight, if you so desire. If you want a fantasy workout that will challenge you or you want to fight-this is your place! It's a community of people to push you and encourage you!

Came in for my first class, I didn't know there was a sign up online option and so when I showed up…read morethe dude had a rude attitude about it, I don't care if your training the most elite fighters in the world you talk to people with common sense and respect. Not a single mma gym I've ever been in has acted that way.

I have travelled the world doing martial arts my whole life. I am no master of anything, but I know…read moreexactly what it is that I look for in a place I train. First and foremost, I want a head coach/instructor that knows how to teach. Second, I want my training partners to treat everyone with respect. Last, but not least, I want a clean environment/atmosphere. Cies MMA offers all these things, a hundred fold. Mike, the head coach, is amazing at what he does. The attention to detail when he teaches amazes me. Not only does he slowly break moves down for newer students, he also enlightens more experienced students with new layers to their game. His way of thinking and training is proven and you can look no further than his resume. He's made it to the big leagues of fighting, the UFC and has trained with some of the best to ever do it. He brings that knowledge back with him in his very own gym. The results speak for themselves. The gym has only been open for a few years and has already collected some hardware at tournaments all over the state. The students and teammates are respectful and friendly. My wife and I walked in with our two kiddos and we were welcomed right off the bat. Egos are left off the mats, the way it's supposed to be. These guys are top notch. I always feel accomplished whenever I leave the mats because I learn something new about myself every time. The atmosphere is what really drew my wife and I to stay. The mats were clean, the people are amazing, the coach knows what he's talking about, and the smell of progress is in the air. After training, it's smiles all around and it feels good that you get to grow with others around you. Even if you've got a little beat up, you come away with something new. It is a high level team that will push you to become a better you. Whether it be Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or MMA, this is the place to be. It's a place full of people from different walks of life, learning to become better versions of themselves. Martial arts is a journey of a billion roads, but I am grateful to be part of this team in this current path. We are all swimming in the same ocean, just riding different waves. Jump in, you won't regret it! Oss!

Update after the owner response: I initially gave a 2 star review because of my own experiences. Me…read moreasking about the fight team when I first joined two years prior is just a petty comment and has nothing to do with my critiques in the gym or my situation. I stand by everything I said. The lineage is in bJJ and wrestling and that is where cies shines. I am a white belt, but I've trained kickbixing with UFC strikers Pete Spratt and muay thai coach Kru Phet Phongsavane for more than 5 years as a casual non-professional athlete. I've also done multiple seminars with Duane Ludwig. I am allowed to have an opinion on striking and just because I've trained with people with good names doesn't mean I'm proficient. The gym itself is really nice. Weights, bags, a wall/fence, a changing room, and showers. The Bjj is also very good. I did sign up primarily for the kickboxing classes which were okay. There is a pretty basic push-pull system of striking. Left-right-left-right. The overall level of striking is pretty low. I'd suggest doing a trial class- you only get one though. You'll notice that they won't give you much feedback on form or application. Nothing on positioning, angles, or distance. You can judge for yourself by watching how the techniques are modeled for the class. Full transparency I did not attend regularly due to the nature of my work in a residential facility. This year I had a number of hardships to include becoming a full-time caregiver of my father, having my employment terminated due to cutbacks the day after closing on my home, having my dog attacked without pet insurace. I was the sole provider while my wife was in school. I offered the buisness owners any level of proof with documentation. I requested to have my account put on hold for payments after some level of financial stress in May. I requested 3 months of suspension. This was denied. Then when my father's health declined and my position was cut I requested to be released from my contract due to financial hardship. This was also denied. The contract does leave it to the owners discretion to terminate the relationship. But it was cited " its a tough time for everyone." On the rare occasion I did attend I believe I was always a good and selfless training partner for the fight team and for new members alike. I was never a trouble maker. I have 4 more months of payment before the contract is up. At some point I will go to the gym and hit the bags but I refuse to attend the classes. I won't have loyalty to a gym that won't consider people, circumstance, and hardship. I'll look elsewhere if I am ever able to attend combat sports classes regularly again.