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American Wushu Academy - Our student won BRONZE for this Double Dagger form  with the USA Wushu Team in Emeishan, China

American Wushu Academy

4.3(12 reviews)
15.0 mi

This place is the best! Our son Cade has been attending for almost 3 years, and absolutely adores…read moreSifu!

For almost three years my daughter trained at American Wushu Academy. Her instruction was good…read more What the school did when it came to money was the opposite of what it teaches. The academy publishes the Poem of Wude on its website, the martial code it teaches its students. It tells them a warrior should have a pure motive, should be honest, and should defend righteousness and honor. My daughter learned those words in that building. Here is how the school lived them. In May my wife asked in writing to put our daughter's membership on hold for June and July while we were out of town. The owner's agreement had a clause that didn't allow it. He never mentioned it. He replied that he would let the billing company know, and we weren't billed for either month, so we believed it was settled. His own agreement calls for retries, late fees and interest on any unpaid balance. None of that happened, because no one treated those months as owed. In August an injury meant our daughter couldn't continue training, so we cancelled with the notice the contract requires. Two days later, the school charged our card $400 for June and July, months she never set foot in class. Only then did the owner raise the clause for the first time. That was after the money was taken, at the one point when we no longer had the option to choose differently. I wrote to him, laid out the timeline from his own agreement, paid the notice month we owed, and asked only for the $400 back. He refused. One more thing. The contract families sign asks them to give up the right to post negative reviews. A school that teaches children to be honest asks their parents, in writing, to agree not to be. Teaching integrity on the mat means little if the business doesn't practice it at the front desk. Read every line before you sign.

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American Wushu Academy - 8 yr old student preforming in Emeishan, China with Double Daggers.  Won BRONZE medal in his tough division.

8 yr old student preforming in Emeishan, China with Double Daggers. Won BRONZE medal in his tough division.

American Wushu Academy - One of our top students competing with the USA Wushu Team in Emeishan, China.

One of our top students competing with the USA Wushu Team in Emeishan, China.

American Wushu Academy - Sifu Proano performing in Emeishan, China and won a SILVER medal in his division with the USA Wushu Team.

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Black Sun Boxing - The Kung Fu family

Black Sun Boxing

5.0(7 reviews)
3.9 mi

Rennaissance Wing Chun - Testimonial…read more Written after 30 months of training. If you are looking for a place to learn how to fight, this is it. Your body will get in shape as a by product of training and diet. The instructor is a Master of his time with a broad knowledge of fighting philosophy who will help you understand the elements of fighting and how they are applied in combat situations. This is chiefly a wing chun school but you will also have access to other martial arts such as Sanda, Catch wrestling and Savatte. The purpose is to expose the student to fighting at different ranges to limit the vulnerability of circumstance. There will be bruises, especially on the fore-arms. Part of the "no-pain, no gain" mentality. After a while they feel like badges of accomplishment. Eventually your body will harden and they will become less frequent. Im starting to miss them already. I have met new friends although it feels more like a family. I have lost body fat and gained muscle in areas I have not been utilizing transforming into a more tone and proportionate body. I have learned techniques in self-defense all while maintaining interest and having fun. My pains from past surgeries are a rare occurrence and feel in my physical prime. Most people try the $25 week to check it out, the newbies who are serious in enhancing their combat knowledge tend to be the ones who stick around. I find the potential benefit far out-weighs the costs. I find myself very fortunate to have encountered this opportunity in my life and fore-see years enveloped in this system before losing interest, as there is so much to learn. I have finished the wing chun curriculum and still find myself learning new things while improving my fighting ability. Thanks to Grandmaster Ip-Man for adding to the establishment of this art and teaching it to others where it eventually found its way into our lives. May he be at peace and may we represent him in a good manner.

Great place to train . Great coaches dedicated staff . Clean mats . All one could ask forread more

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Faction Combatives

5.0(32 reviews)
9.2 mi

I had my first MMA class with Maiston today. It actually worked out great for me that it was a…read moreFriday night. Several people signed up, but no one else showed up. So I got a private session. Maiston was warm and welcoming. He is easy going and offers lots of positive reinforcement and encouragement. We started with jump ropes, pushups, and pushing Bob. We did BJJ and learned several different ankle locks from different positions. This has always been what I wanted to learn but have always been intimidated by. He was very patient. Then we did some Muay Thai. I was spent. I would recommend it to anyone. He is young. Be has lots of experience and is a well rounded fighter with a great ability to teach. They have hours 6 days a week and I think it was only $129/ month for unlimited. That's awesome.

I cant stop going! Its too good of a way to stay in shape, learn a valuable skill, and have a great…read moretime all in one. I started with combatives/krav maga in 2019 and still go at least twice per week. This class offers a unique take on practical self defense and the coach is phenomenal. Have also done MMA, kickboxing, and BJJ classes here, also full of great people and fantastic coaches. Worth the drive from Gilbert for me; and worth checking out!

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Class practicing weapon defense in our Self-Defense classes near Gilbert

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Overview of the gym showing our MMA cage and Muay Thai bags near Apache Junction

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APSK Martial Arts Academy - I got 1st in foam sparring and 3rd place in forms.

APSK Martial Arts Academy

4.8(13 reviews)
5.0 mi

We tried three other dojos with our five year old before settling on APSK. Even with kids as young…read moreas my daughter APSK teaches actual martial arts skills not just playing around. The classes always go for a full hour with no time wasted getting organized beforehand etc. The student/teacher ratio is appropriate and even with a big class they have enough instructors around so that my kid won't spend most of the class waiting for her turn. APSK is setup so that multiple skill levels can come to class on the same days at the same time. If you have siblings both enrolled they can take class together rather than having to wait through each other's class. APSK teaches the full package. They work life lessons into the program and try to demonstrate proper discipline, responsibility and respect along with defense techniques. My daughter isn't a discipline problem but I still really appreciate the extra help and lessons that have been part of her training. ASPK isn't just a karate class for my daughter. It's a community of role models and friends that she loves hanging out with. They have holiday and birthday parties, they offer after school and summer programs, they interact with parents, and they are the best options if your looking to get your kids (or yourself) into martial arts.

This is an excellent martial arts academy that I would highly recommend. My son just turned four…read moreand we enrolled him, and he has been learning quickly. He has gained more focus, attention, and is following along quite well. The instructors are top notch and they take the time to make sure each student understands the moves and routines. My son is excited to go to every class and is really enjoying it. Great for discipline, focus, and character building, not just for self defense!

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Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4.9(31 reviews)
2.0 mi

This is a great place to train: high-quality instruction and a nice variety of classes (gi and no…read moregi jiu-jitsu are the staples, but there are wrestling, judo, and self-defense classes, too, as well as strength and conditioning, weightlifting, and yoga). There are actually two mats in use in the evenings to accommodate different skill levels. Best of all, there's a really good vibe-people are friendly and really want to help each other learn. I've been mostly taking the morning classes with Jonathan Van Buren, who is an amazing grappler and winner of Fight To Win's 2017 Submission of the Year award for a sick barataplata. He's an incredibly accomplished competitor at a very high level; his matches on FloGrappling or a quick Google search will lead you right to videos of some of his matches so you can see for yourself. As with any skill or sport, sometimes some of the best practitioners aren't always the best instructors. JVB manages to excel at both. I am consistently impressed by the level of detail in his instruction as well as his ability to pinpoint specific areas for improvement with scalpel-like precision. I'm not the most consistent BJJ practitioner and have been known to take extensive time off when life, work, or injuries get in the way. But JVB is always incredibly warm and welcoming, and willing to spend as much time with a brand new student struggling with a basic warmup as he is working with high-level competitors on sharpening their skills. I'm really happy to be able to learn from him and to be part of this team.

We appreciate the tactful and efficient coaching styles. Their focus on precise technique and…read morethoughtful guidance makes learning both challenging and enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their skills in a supportive environment.

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