I'd like to provide context regarding the one-star review left by Wayne L several years ago. The…read moresituation stemmed from a referee call made by Coach Chris during a tournament that Wayne disagreed with. Believing his child had been treated unfairly, Wayne requested that Coach Chris review video footage he had recorded. Under USA Fencing rules and referee guidelines, referees are not permitted to review spectator video or reconsider calls based on such footage. The USA Fencing Referees' Handbook explicitly instructs officials not to engage with or consider video evidence provided by coaches, parents, or spectators, and to avoid post-call debate that could compromise impartiality. When repeatedly confronted with these requests, the appropriate and required response is to decline. During one of these exchanges, Coach Chris stated, "I don't care," meaning that he could not consider the existence of video footage--not that he does not care about fencing, the athletes, or his students. That statement has since been taken out of context. It is also important to note that Coach Chris serves in two distinct roles within the sport: as a referee and as a coach. When officiating, he is acting in his capacity as a USA Fencing referee and is required to remain neutral, impartial, and strictly compliant with officiating protocols, as outlined in the USA Fencing Referees' Handbook. His conduct while refereeing must remain separate from his responsibilities and relationships as a coach. The comment in question was made while he was officiating--not coaching--and should not be interpreted as reflective of his coaching philosophy or commitment to his athletes. Additionally, speaking from personal experience as a long-time fencer at the club, Coach Chris has been consistently supportive of my growth both on and off the strip. He has helped me work through mental challenges after difficult bouts, supported me through disappointing tournaments, and encouraged balance between fencing and school responsibilities. His guidance has extended beyond results and rankings, focusing instead on long-term development, resilience, and personal accountability. As such, this incident does not reflect the values, professionalism, or standards of the club.

Has both Eppe and foil, Epee fencing is hard to find, great place.read more

My son is a four-year alumnus of FSP having graduated high school in 2023. He is now a Division 1…read moreplayer at a blue chip program. And he still returns to FSP during the very short periods of time when he is home every year! After all these years, Tracy and his staff continue to provide all of their clients with the stellar guidance and training that all young athletes deserve.

Brought my son here for the speed and agility 3 day session and he's enjoyed it through 2 days…read more It's his first taste of serious training at the old age of 9 and it's what he's been wanting. Day 2 of training and he ended up being the only kid so he got a private session and the trainer was great at pushing him and maximizing the time (didn't cut it short either). Doesn't hurt having guys like DeShawn Shead, BWags and KJ Wright training here to get you hyped. Appreciate the attention to detail and you can tell Tracy runs a tight ship. Love that he's local and happy to support them. Looking forward to more sessions for my son and myself!

This seems like the place everyone goes to for gymnastics on the Eastside. The parking lot is…read morehorrendous so usually there's a lot of drop-offs and kids running so drive carefully around the area! The registration can be difficult as well with obtaining your desired times. The do offer makeup sessions which is wonderful as gymnastics classes aren't cheap. They hardly have anyone picking up the phones so email/in-person may be your best bet and even then emails can take a day or two and there isn't always someone there at the front desk for in-person chats. There are some instructors that aren't gymnasts themselves. For the younger classes, they hire anyone that is interested in teaching but may not have any gymnastics experience at all.

We had our daughter enrolled in a late evening class (mini flips). I was absolutely unimpressed by…read morethe coach. They stood in a corner (read far with hands in pocket) and only gave oral instructions. I never saw them spotting, helping, or showing the kids on how things are done. I have never seen any sport being taught that way. We moved from another city where the coaches were hands-on and always guiding, showing, and teaching the movements. I am not sure if all coaches are the same but our experience with this particular coach wasn't pleasant at all and we did not see any improvement in our child.

I can't say enough good thing about Samena! Every department has shown such kindness, knowledge,…read moreand loyalty in all that they do. My children have been in the Preschool, Before & After school Care program, Summer Camps, & Swim lessons and they just can't get enough. Between all the events for the whole family, and the ones made just for us adults, there is always something for us to do there. Shout out to their Fitness Coordinator, Marianne. Her knowledge and patience through our personal training journey has been nothing but superb. Through multiple injuries, and a busy life, she helps me navigate what fits my needs best at every appointment. Thank you Samena for providing a safe 3rd place for our community!

I have been a Samena member for several years. I go there for personal training and also to work…read moreout. It is a family friendly and a pleasant environment. Unlike other gyms the fitness room in Samena is not super crowded. My personal trainer Marianne is wonderful. I actively started training with her after I had recovered from surgery and she made me do exercises that were appropriate for my health condition. She is very good about ensuring that I do the exercises properly without causing injury. She is very encouraging and has gradually increased the intensity of the exercises over time. She has helped me enormously in my fitness journey!

+ easy to get to location with private parking lots + great…read moreCoaches + lots of class options for both private/group and adults/children - app is hard to use to reserve courts + friendly staff who are very helpful via phone and email Not sure how the price compares to other lessons or clubs but ask about new member or trial specials!

I tried a lot of other clubs out before finding this one. Boeing has very friendly people and lots…read moreof organized drills. Best club around.

This place is awesome! The front desk staff are always friendly and helpful, and the coach has…read morehelped my kids improve their skills tremendously. They've made steady and rapid progress. Highly recommend!

If you're serious about table tennis, aka ping pong, you probably already know about this place…read more If you're curious and might want to become serious- this is a great resource. Centrally located in Bellevue this warehouse sized facility has more than 16 pro tables, special flooring and elite level instruction for this who want to learn starting at any level. They've got league play every Saturday, and monthly memberships or drop in rates. It's a spectacle to witness the skill levels of the players here- fantastic. Ping pong is really fun and I feel fortunate to have this resource right here, though I'm not qualified to entertain most of the players here- they're Downsides- it IS converted warehouse space. It can get hot in the summer or cool in the winter. Rates seem high, but there are few options to compare them to. It's hard to find the first time, they don't have good street signage. Follow the signs to the Kung Fu academy which is next doorish .

I'm struggling to find things to that I dont like and so far mibc is a club we are in waiting list…read morefor a membership. Another place we were looking at has a wait time of two years! What!!!!! Ok you know what, a friend was trying to get into a golf club and it was a five year average wait. With seattle filling up with the worlds top technology talent I guess it's a good sign or reminder that seattle is a great place to live. Really enjoyed the tour and talking with the members we came across in our visits. A combination of local families playing, we are in a waiting list to join and eager to get in. The gym is ice-fucking-cold which sealed the deal for me; having the gym what... 15 feet from the pool was a deal maker for her. Current girlfriend can't swim so we are looking for a place she can also learn to swim. Looking forward to nachos and a few beers by the dock while the kids play in the water under the watchful eye of a lifeguard. The water depth at end of the dock is likely ten feet or less deep, I'm wondering if they trim the, the what do you call that stuff... kelp, seaweed? Trim that stuff down or give us a screened in area like Kirkland has where it's a great thing to have a fish free area to play in the water for kids.

A great place to work out! Clean, quiet and great views of Mt. Rainier. You unfortunately need a…read moremembership (or to be a guest of someone with a membership), but what gym doesn't require a membership?! You probably wouldn't come here unless you live on the island, but if you do or want to make the drive - it's worth it.

My child has been fencing here for 3 years, and has advanced rapidly. He just got his national D…read morerating. But more importantly, he has a group of high school aged friends, both boys and girls, who are warm and supportive of each other, both at the club and at other clubs in Washington and Oregon. The coaches really want to understand how each kid learns and encourage them to their full potential. And most importantly, he has learned resilience and how to lose gracefully (although we are still working on that! ;-)) I finally threw in the towel and took my first adult lesson last week. So give it a try!

As a coach, Mark Lundborg is fantastic with kids and makes class and private lessons fun! He is…read morepatient and provides great feedback, and the kids think having a World Champion as a coach is pretty darn cool!