Date: Dec. 27, 2017 to Present Review for: Black Flag…read moreJiu-Jitsu Club Owner / Manager: Gilbert Olivas Service: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Catch-Can Wrestling / MMA Grappling Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu Club is Highly Recommended and Referred. Coach Gilbert and Staff have the utmost courtesy, hospitality, and professionalism. They are on time, attentive, and diligent w/ their teachings of the various Grappling Arts. Their experience and knowledge are unmatched both on and off the mats. Coach Gilbert is a great mentor and very technical in his BJJ skills and teachings. His passion and love for BJJ is not only reflected in his teachings but through his students as well. Great Academy and awesome camaraderie. Thank you for the great experience and professional service. Best regards, Sean B.

Both of the sons love training here 13 and 9 years old. Coach, Agnes and Coach Nancy are amazing…read morewith the kids. The men's coach's are very tough but thorough . I highly recommend this gym. My boys came in to this gym with zero experience , my oldest son has drop about 20 pounds and put on about 10 pounds of muscle. He does catch wrestling Monday and Wednesdays, MMA and jujitsu Tuesday, and Thursdays. Again I highly recommend this gym they're amazing.

Fortify Fight Club is the best place to be whether you are a beginner or have been competing for…read moreyears. Coaches Savanna and Isaiah have cultivated a community that is active and passionate for combat sports. I urge anyone who is looking to start or continue their martial arts journey, to visit fortify and take a free class.

Great gym to get a great workout. This place has multiple types of classes from padwork to mma and…read morekids classes. Isaiah, Daniel and all of the instructors are Amazing.

My 5 year old is a new student, and he loves it. He feels very welcome, comfortable to try new…read morethings. And my favorite, he is learning to be a good sport! This club has very friendly staff, very friendly families. We are very excited to be apart of the team.

I spent the holidays in the Phoenix area and wanted to get some mat time in. I reached out via…read moreinstagram to ask about dropping in. I heard back very quickly and was able to attend a 5am gi class. I heard about Lotus from a training partner - his brother is the 5 am coach. Small world. Solid techniques showed by Doug. Solid rolling rounds. Great group of people, very tough and technical. Mahalo for the hospitality and rolls!

I want to express that I feel these 1-star reviews are not fair and misinformed, and this is coming…read morefrom someone who has been coming to these classes for over a year and only had a wonderful experience, learned to box and gotten into better shape than I thought imaginable in my 30s (when I started I was overweight, out of shape and had no balance. If you stick with it, you will see fast improvement). First of all, this place is not a "scam." You come here, take a trial class, and if you decide you want to sign up, there are three payment plan options for *unlimited* classes and gym access. You can do monthly, 6 month term, or 12 month term. If you sign up for a longer term, there is a price deduction, but that comes with the caveat of not being able to cancel your membership until said term is over. They tell you that from the get go. If you do get into a tough financial spot during your term, you can put a "freeze" on your account for up to 4 months out of the calendar year and not get billed for said period. You just have to inform your home gym and sign the paperwork to do so. (Being a member gives you access to all locations in the valley, your home gym is where you signed up) To cancel a monthly membership, you let them know with a 30 day written notice that you are cancelling. This has been the same with all gyms I've been a member at. So if your bill is on the 30th, and you cancel on the 15th, you will still be billed on the 30th and then have full access until the following 30th when your contract ends. This is why it's recommended that you do "monthly" if you are not sure if you want to stick with it, and cancel a few days prior to your billing date if that's what you decide you want to do. Someone of any shape/size can join and find success. The classes are challenging and will push you, but the coaches will not single you out if you need to take a break or stop. They are all very encouraging. Some people come just for the cardio/weight loss, others come to learn the technique. Each coach has their own style and specialty, and you learn over time what to expect. They have classes specifically for young children, as well as private training and advanced classes for people who are serious about technique improvement and want to learn to spar. There is nothing ambiguous about the contracts here. The coaches are extremely positive and the administrators are always happy to help. I think some people make their membership decision when their adrenaline is pumping and then act surprised when they can't cancel out of the blue due to some personal conflict or move without informing anyone and then expect to be able to cancel over the phone (you have to sign cancellation forms at your home gym). Or simply don't have the discipline to come back after locking into a price reduced term. That's not a reflection of the gym itself and the hard work they do here to make it the best experience for everybody. I would recommend it to anyone who is wanting to push yourself, get in great shape and learn a martial art.

Sooo where do I even begin, here i am doing my daily workout…read moreat my local gym when all of the sudden i see a flyer for knockout fitness on my door window. so im like oh couldn't help to lose a few more calories right!! wrong!! as soon as i touched the flyer it fell down my window and into my door. so now i have a knockout fitness flyer permanently attached to me now. makes me want to do some knocking out of my own. xoxo miles

I love this place! I have never been comfortable in group workout settings. iloveKickboxing has…read moremade me feel comfortable at not being perfect. All of the instructors are phenomenal! They are patient, kind and funny.The owner, Sue, is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. Everytime I go to class, I look forward to seeing her and the other instructors. I highly recommend you check them out!!

I've completed my 3 day special with iLoveKickboxing! They were running a special for 3 classes and…read morea free pair of pink gloves for breast cancer awareness month! The pink gloves for the good cause is what sold me! Everyone is soooo welcoming. From the moment you step inside, to the classes, and workouts. If you have never done kickboxing no worries. They provide modifications and step by step teaching which is helpful. What I love most about their classes is that you start with a quick warmup, which could range from light jogging, to squats, to burpees (yuck lol). From there you do some stretching to get you loosened up, and then the main event is the boxing and kicking where you can really blow some steam! Lastly you get some partner practice with others in class and more stretching. You get a nice variety which is what I really loved. Only downside is the pricing. They only offer 7 or 12 month memberships. I really liked the environment but I hope they'll consider shorter memberships in the future. They do have class by class pricing though as an option.

Best place in the West Valley to train! This is your chance to join a newer gym and get…read moreindividualized attention from a superior coach and some of the best training partners around. Coach Ruben is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about helping people of all ages and experience levels truly better themselves through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA training. I travel from Mesa whenever I have the chance to learn everything I can. I love visiting this gym and have always been welcomed with open arms. Truly a place where the whole family can train and have a great time. Don't just take my word, go see for yourself!

I've been training under Ruben since March of 2023. I started training in 2021. His gym changed…read moreeverything for me! Amazing culture, very supportive team and family friendly environment. Very strong roots with no-go jiu jitsu as well. He's changed my game ten fold and the people there are just as amazing. Also being part of the ARES family I had the opportunity to network all around with different gyms/ teams/ overall people. MMA has never been my thing, every time I leave the jiu jitsu class.. all the striking classes are jam packed. I highly recommend this gym to anyone no matter what the experience maybe.

Have been coming here for 10 months now and started Strength Training too! Absolutely love the…read moreformat and the trainers. Keeps me accountable.

Took a long time looking for a boxing gym. I needed something to help with my anxiety and stress…read moreoutside of a normal gym. I'm also a breast cancer survivor and having had two surgeries on my left side in the past two years, I've been wanting a way to strengthen and stretch my chest/arm out. This has been a Perfect find! Joined a few weeks ago and I'm HOOKED! Casey and all the trainers are consistent, knowledgeable and push you to your personal best while focusing on the technicalities of kickboxing. You get hand wraps AND brand new gloves when you sign up! The MUSIC played during the sessions are fun and keep a millennial like me motivated! Casey is also a very helpful and down-to-earth owner who responded to my texts and questions easily. I've been very comfortable being here and so glad I found them!