I've been taking Kung fu and Tai chi from here for several months now. Both instructors and…read morestudents are very friendly and welcoming. I didn't feel intimidated going there as a beginner. Everyone was willing to help and cheer each other up. If you want to pick up new hobby or keep yourself active, I highly recommend trying this place out.

Joining Win-Win Kung Fu has been one of the best life decisions I've made. I did Tang Soo Do for…read morenearly 8 years before going off to college and I have always participated in high intensity sports, so I figured I could keep up. Much to my surprise, I broke a sweat, felt every muscle ache, and found a renewed passion for martial arts. The teachers here come directly from China and are super highly skilled in Chinese martial arts, like straight out of a movie status. In my short year and a half with the school, I have learned Shaolin style, contemporary wushu, weapons, and now Baji. I also decided to learn tai chi which I also underestimated how much of an internal workout it is and challenging to say the least. I have felt more in shape now than any other post college time, and lost about 20 lbs. since joining. Wish I would've join sooner! The youth follow a belt system, the adults have it too and are encouraged to test but it is not mandatory like other martial arts practices. In this sense I feel it's a great way for children to develop the discipline, focus and physical ability while adults focus on self-improvement without the pressure of testing. We are busy adults but we invest the time we want to better our own abilities and I feel that is the Martial way. There are far more great things to say about this school and Master Bao than can be written in a yelp review. They offer a free trial class of wushu, tai chi, etc., so why not give it a shot.

I am part of a tai chi class taught by Marc Black that is mostly attended by older folks like me. I…read morehave appreciated how Marc has been able to adapt his teaching style for those of us focused more on improving our balance and strength rather than traditional martial arts competence or competition. He embeds useful daily life strategies within a martial arts philosophy in a way that is both motivating and accessible. Marc is a great teacher for people of all ages.

I take a class Marc teaches at the homestead athletic club and I enjoy it very much. He explains…read morethe movement very clearly and takes the time to show us the more intricate movements

I like this place a lot. You're either gonna get older people in here or high schoolers. It's…read moredecent sized, the machines are great and it's clean. Everyone is friendly and it's a welcoming atmosphere. Plenty of weights, machines, ellipticals, and treadmills. You never have to wait for anything. There is a locker room where you can shower if you want and there's also a sauna. Great place. Give it a look preferably when I'm not there so you don't crowd the place.

I love this place. It's a great local atmosphere, so much better than the national chains. There…read moreare dry saunas in the locker rooms. Never overcrowded and good clientele of all ages, men and women.

We were all packed into a house with several families and little kids who needed some time to run…read moreand stretch their legs so I quickly looked up the nearest best park on Yelp. Voila, Highland Park saved the day. The thing that attracted me most was the playground that featured plenty of shade as well as playscapes that worked for various ages including babies with a soft floor. I also want to highlight that this park features hiking trails and a great view overlooking downtown Pittsburgh. It's tucked into a historic neighborhood so the drive to the park was also pleasant. If I lived in the area, I could see myself frequenting this park. Overall a wonderful experience and we will definitely visit the next time we are in Pittsburgh!

Traveling to Pittsburgh with an eight-year-old, we found Highland Park because of its larger…read moreplayground. The park itself is large with trails and lots of nature. The playground comes with a shaded picnic area, a port-a-potty, and plenty of play structures shaped as ships and castles. My daughter loved it!

This is the "real deal" in Martial Arts, and a gem of a school. The curriculum is crafted to…read morebenefit people of all ages, from child to senior citizen. The staff customize your program to fit your body's needs as well as your capabilities. I've studied martial arts for most of my life, and this is the best school I have encountered. We're lucky to have it in Pittsburgh.

Oom Yung Doe is an incredible system of martial arts training. Students study 8 different martial…read morearts that are seamlessly integrated. Kung fu, udo, Kong su (similar to karate or tae kwon doe), samurai sword, 18 chinese weapons, aikido, tai chi and bagua. This gives students really balanced development and ultimately allows you to create a personal practice that is beautifully tailored to your individual needs. At Oom Yung Doe movement is a tool to win over whatever challenges you have in life, whether you want to overcome depression or serious health challenges. It is serious, authentic, traditional martial arts and the benefits are undeniable. I train primarily at an Oom Yung Doe location in Massachusetts but took some classes at this school while I was in the area. Instructors are excellent and knowledgeable, the students are fun and laid back and feel like a family, and the practice space is great. Head Instructor Patrick taught most of my classes in Boston when I started my training-- he was incredibly knowledgeable about how to work with my chronic illness and over a few months of working with him I was almost symptom free. The Pittsburgh school is extremely lucky to have him. In my two years at Oom Yung Doe I went from fainting 20 times a day and not being able to work for 9 years to being in better shape than I was as a high school athlete-- and that is just scratching the surface of the positive change I've felt. I've watched my fellow students get their weight under control, quit smoking, overcome depression, stop feeling suicidal, get past the need for various medications, heal long standing injuries, overcome social anxiety, the list goes on and on. The students are diverse in age (20's-60's), gender, race, religion, and background-- the unifying factor is that Oom Yung Doe is a place for people who are serious about making positive change in their lives. If you want to take control of your life and really change, grow, and overcome your mental and physical limitations, this is absolutely the place for you.

One of my favorite studios…read more I used to go to the weekly Saturday morning $5 community class - all the teachers were terrific. It was a huge help for me during my student years. I remember really enjoying Lisa's intros and teaching method, but really every teacher I had was helpful, deliberate and knowledgeable in their leading of the class.

I waited awhile to write this review, because I didn't want to be the only person in Pittsburgh who…read moredid not like this yoga studio. Well here goes. I purchased a pass for $35.00 for admission to three classes and only used it on one class and I will not be returning for any additional classes. At the start of the class the instructor asked the class what we would all like to work on. One attendee said "the core" I had read the class description several times online and had signed up for a class called "slow flow" which I took to mean more focus on stretching and slow deliberate movements...boy was I wrong. I felt that for a class called slow flow it was very challenging and I was more tense afterwards then I had been before. Personally I can see more advanced yogies having a great time and really enjoying themselves here, but for me as a beginner I felt totally out of the loop and even felt that I was snapped at for not telling the instructor I was a beginner. This yoga study does not have any showers...which for me as some who catches the bus made for a pretty uncomfortable bus ride home. The studio was very warm and cozy and Yoga Hive is a lovely facility even if it lacks showers. It's just not for me. I need more guided mediation and yoga for stress relief not to build abs. I am pretty sad, will I never be able to find a yoga studio to which I can belong? I have these two additional passes that I am certain have expired by now. I hope every one else enjoys their yoga though.

This place is amazing! It's a very safe and enjoyable way to train for anyone from old to young…read more You can be the jacked wrestler to lil old lady. It's just fun! The instructor's are cool but absolute monsters if you're looking to compete! But if you want to just have a safe and fun way to get in better shape this is the way.

Excellent facility. The instruction is consistently outstanding. The instructors and students are…read moresuper friendly which makes it very welcoming for newcomers. They offer a variety of classes and the schedule allows just about anybody to get to a class.