Andy Sabens is legitimately a world class martial arts instructor. He's a certified instructor…read moreunder Guru Dan Inosanto (Bruce Lee's main student) and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is honestly a great guy, humble, and just loves to help people improve. I highly recommend training at his dojo! Vincent Fields- www.vincentfields.com

My two boys started training at Gracie in the fall of 2016, and I cannot speak highly enough about…read morethe academy. Coach Brian is phenomenal with the kids (and adults as well!) and my boys love it. Very great training and expertise, combined with a family, non-judgmental atmosphere that is hands down the best for miles around.

Visited while in from out of town. Couldn't have asked for a better experience of a more welcoming…read moregroup of dudes. Great session!

I've been a student there for almost 9 years. Best thing I ever did for myself after turning…read more50--Just wished I had started decades earlier. Doug Johnson is an wonderful instructor and has patiently continued teaching me as I overcome a few health issues. He is great with adults and children alike. I had three of my children in with him over the years. He worked extremely well with one of my children who suffered with ADHD and social anxiety.

Great class for all ages. Teaches skills usable for self defense and competitions all the way up to…read morecage fighting

My niece took my nephew the first visit and my nephew loved it and the guy told my niece to be…read morethere at 6 nexted day....and the man was so damn rude he said he told them at 3 not 6 and he was so rude to my niece and my sister and my little 3 year old nephew.....my nephew even started crying cause he thought he did something wrong cause the man was being a ass hole to his mom and my sister.....so I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone....my nephew was so disappointed....so yea this place gets a negative 10

Nice friendly people running this place. My son can't wait to go the two to three times a week we…read morego.

I have trained at Arsenal for two years now. Sam Burns is an amazing instructor and makes class…read morevery enjoyable. on a personal note between Jiu-jitsu and the striking I have lost a total of 45LBs so if you are looking for a great workout with a great group then come check Arsenal out

From the owner: Serving Southern Illinois adults and kids with martial arts instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,…read moreSelf Defense, Striking/MMA, We Defy Foundation Facility, S.P.E.A.R. System Law Enforcement Officer Training

Wow, this place...talk about making good use of a giant building!…read moreThey have everything you could want in a gym: -Free Weights -Weight Machines -Basketball/Volleyball/Random Funtime Activity Courts -Swimming Pools -Indoor Track -Classes -Kid Friendly Activities -Sauna -Hot Tubs -The BEST treadmills I've ever been on (both self powered and motorized, but with great tread that feels like you're running outside and not tearing up your knees) -TVs in a lot of places -Some areas without TVs -A freaking smoothie bar -Workout Gear (if you need it) -The cleanest locker rooms I've ever gotten naked in -Only slight judgement from the cross fit beasts -The free fitness analysis when you first join -Helpful workouts after said analysis -A wide range of hours so you don't always have to go when there's ten too many people in your bubble Seriously, I wish I would have taken more advantage when I was a member. It rough out here, this place is a dreamland of self-improvement.

Yes-- the gym has everything you could ever hope for. But this is hidden beneath insanely high…read moremonthly rates that are used to increase gym appearance vice create more functionality for those who go there. The gym's number 1 goal is to make money, not make you more healthy. Drop in rates for visitors/guests are very high for seemingly no reason. The gym is more worried about liability than your actual fitness. Specifically their "functional fitness" room is off limits unless a coach is in the room-- a rule which anyone who participates in this type of fitness knows is somewhat silly. Yes, the gym is beautiful, clean and has everything you could want-- but if you're really trying to get the most for your money then sign up for a gym that sees you as more than just a monthly number.