Family owned and so friendly. There is great encouragement from the instructors and this is the…read morefirst time my daughter has loved any physical sport before. Master Larson is an excellent teacher and really works well with all ages. They have four of their own children and teens who are all into both Taekwondo and Jiu Jitsu. I'm thankful we enrolled our daughter and am looking forward to all the progress we will see.

Awesome place good people the best i ever had outstanding place of business the best instructor everread more

Train here with Coach Brito and the level of detail in the coaching is unlike anywhere else I've…read moretrained. As a pro boxer in active fight camp, the technical instruction and sparring quality here has directly elevated my game. The environment pushes you -- everyone in this gym is serious about getting better. If you want real boxing development in the South Sound area, this is the place. Five stars without hesitation

Scammy. Try to convince you to sign up and buy extra in front of the kids- THEN show no support at…read morechampionships? Hang you out to dry, you're on your own? That's not Karate. Clearly in it for the scheme. Disappointed. Check yourself, Washington Karate.

The Washington Karate Lakewood Dojo and Sensei Sweigart have positively impacted my grandson's…read morelife. They have supported him both in and out of the dojo. He is no longer shy and unsure of himself; he has developed confidence, has become a leader, and is more willing to try new things. I highly recommend the Lakewood Dojo.

Great environment. Master Gambill is a joy to be around. Really good self defense and Taekwondo…read moreteachings here. The sparring athletes are really good as well.

I just want to compliment the staff on their friendly and helpful service…read more I was with a friend who accidentally locked her keys in her car, so we went to the front desk to ask for some help. The young lady who was working was actually in a training session, but she still took the time to greet us warmly and help us. She was friendly, patient, and genuinely helpful. If I wasn't at a gym I love, it would switch.

I love the group strength-training classes where I can safely learn how to lift barbells,…read morekettlebells, and free weights in a class-like setting with knowledgeable trainers. The encouragement I receive from trainers and other members have built up my confidence to lift heavier and get stronger. I'm now able to perform daily functional tasks without pain!

I have been a student under Jack for a few years now and can attest that the skills and concepts…read moretaught are of the highest caliber. He incorporates his background in kickboxing and Arnis with higher concepts to instruct the student how to fight. This is no kiddie feel-good, "improve self-esteem" an "teach respect and honor" dojo daycare with large classes of "tiny tigers" or "peewee dragons" . You train here to learn how to fight in small classes or private lessons.

Master Jack Hyland teaches The Dux F.A.S.S.T system of real world self defense as developed by…read moreHansui Frank Dux. Master Jack has advanced knowledge and skill for the serious student who wishes to learn defense and fighting skills that make sense. He uses a combination of serious knowledge tempered with humor to help the student (advanced or beginner) develop skills and strategies for 21st century self defense. It is not typical dojo style. I had many years of standard sport Karate and TKD experience, both past and recent past. The martial SCIENCE I am learning here is the kind of information I have been seeking for a long time!

Under new management and couldn't be happier. Yesterday was our first time trying North Hill…read moreFitness in Edgewood, WA; located across the street from the less than desirable Planet Fitness. We were instantly greeted by handsome Dan and got us signed up and going right away. No matter what fitness level you are (Beginner, Novice, or Pro Athlete) or type of fitness you're into (Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Functional, etc) they have got something at North Hill that will get you to your goals. So what really differentiates these guys from the rest? It is simply the people. All the employees are very knowledgeable, passionate, and professional in every aspect. The gym culture both here and there other location (Dungeon Strength Rx) is designed to make you feel like family. Working out at North Hill Fitness has been a real treat and probably one of the best gym-going experiences I've had. If you are in the area for a day, a week or a month do yourself a favor and check out North Hill Fitness in Edgewood, WA.

I love this gym. It's an old school gym with everything you need for powerlifting, bodybuilding, or…read morejust fitness. There's all levels of people from young and old to someone just trying to get healthy to competitive athletes. Great gym and great people. The owner is also very friendly. Great place for a great price.

I can confidently say the instructors have given me near life and death experiences every class. If…read moreyou've ever wanted to be an elephant zookeeper and didn't feel like you had the strength to do it. These classes will assist you in that journey If you ever had a nightmare that Ed Gein or other friends like Jeffrey Dahmer might chase you down and make you into a suit. I assure you with their training that you will no longer need to fear that today if you sign up and take the classes consistently. I've been into self mutilation lately in the sense of heavily enjoying sweating out every demon I've ever acquired in my lifetime at their Mat Pilates class Don't let the name fool you it's absolutely the exorcism you've always needed and your mom always wanted you to have for your bad behavior as a child. Highly recommend it if you'd like to sweat out your demons. Every time I leave their class, I don't know if I'm supposed to look the instructor in the eye and think them or flip them the bird because they whooped me in the classroom I'm afraid to make eye contact with other people next to me, knowing that they are equally dying during most of these sessions There are times that I am questioning myself and why I signed up for this but when I look at myself in the mirror, I'm like oh she's snatched The only thing I have to add is don't ever be late because they will lock you out and you will look Hella silly sitting there in your workout equipment knocking on the door don't be late. Be 10 minutes early. And if you think you're gonna be late, just don't show up because you'll look like me big bird on the side of the road trying to get into her hot Pilates class I love when men sign up for these classes because it reminds me why I'm a woman I had the pleasure of witnessing 18 year-old boys sign up for one of these classes and I laid there and laughed for 20 minutes because they all cried So anyway, if you have a fear of serial killers in the state of Washington and would like to be fit, I highly recommend peoples Pilates. I also recommend them if you've acquired many demons in your lifetime and need to sweat them out and or beat them out because they will do that for you without charge.

How's your new year's resolution going? In mood to learn something new, or add something different…read moreto your workout? Are you looking to explore on improving your posture and form while strengthening your muscles? Well I think I have a perfect place for you. Quick background on my personal pilates experience before discovering People's Pilates (they're new in town, opened in Dec 2022!): I tried pilates few years back for about two months (Bellevue Pilates), I did not like it mostly because of the atmosphere- small group in a quiet space, which is expected of this exercise because its low impact and focuses on strengthening and stretching your muscles. Yeah it was boring for me and I never looked back. Pure Barre was more of faster pace with upbeat energy for me so I stuck with it for 2+ years and it was great! Fast forward to 2023, I've been going to Orangetheory Fitness for 6 years now which is more of quick paced and I love it, but I've been looking to add something low impact, a workout that can help me relax my muscles and tensions in my lower-back from repetitive high intensive workout. People's Pilates have highly knowledgeable instructors, they will not bore you to fall asleep on that reformer. They have a comprehensive routine that is various, and I recommend starting off with "Intro to Pilates" class a couple of times, it will help you to be familiar with different parts of the reformer and discover pilates the right way. They also offer classes like Glide&Flow; and Strengthen&Lengthen that focuses more on specific type of workout to improve your unused muscles and help you get in right form. One thing I took away from my initial classes is that your body is going to keep fall in a way that is comfortable with, and that's not always the correct form. People's Pilates instructor helps you to focus on your form first, so that your spine is aligned correctly and that has been a huge help in relieving some tensions I've had in my lower back and glutes. The atmosphere is inviting and friendly so even if you've never done pilates before, its not intimidating at all. They also incorporate different equipment into each workout, so no session is the same as the one before. They offer variety of membership and class packages that you can purchase so that you can try as few classes as you like or as many as you like. Check out their website (or App!). I purchased 3 class pack and have done 4 classes so far, and I must say that I have a whole new perspective on pilates now. Lastly the instructors are super cool and they have a playlist that keeps me moving! No more of that zen pilates that I've tried to fit myself in.