I'm a 45+ year practitioner in the Asian martial arts and a 4th degree black belt myself, who has…read morehad the fortune of getting to know Coach Kakavitsas, and now my two grade school boys train with him. It's not often I find someone who has the same passion for martial arts that I do; Coach Kakavitsas is an incredibly knowledgeable instructor who has years of real world experience in competition and practical self-defense techniques. My boys love training with him, and going to class is the highlight of their week. It's amazing how much they're already learned. I highly recommend anyone interested in learning self-defense, building confidence and getting physically fit go see him and his colleagues.

JT was great!! This is a clean location with a big open floor plan! We brought our daughter for a…read moreone-on-one intro class (shes 8) as we are looking to get her plugged into something! He took his time with her and had her gloved up in the ring within a matter of minutes after we did our paperwork. He demonstrated and walked her through the different hits/punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes. She had the most amazing time and cant wait to get started in classes with the other kids. She had the biggest smile on her face after she was done, and was so excited. I really appreciated JT showing her the confidence and new passion for muay thai! Hes a very knowledgeable man, personable, and incredible instructor/coach! We will be bringing our other daughter next Saturday for her one-on-one and very much anticipate a similar experience! Such an incredible experience from start to finish!

Not a good experience..kids are not closely monitored.. my kid gulped a lot of water while the…read moretrainer and the lifeguard were preoccupied.. such an incident happened previously with another toddler too in-front of our eyes..manager of the facility is not prompt to take any actions..earlier it was much better but off late it has deteriorated a lot Response to the message in google- 1. The lifeguard wasn't in his place when the incident happened. The incident happened on the backside of the trainer and i am not convinced that the gulping happened for 4 secs. So there was a lapse in safety. 2. There is no emergency contact to report or talk to. Academy following paper and email approach but when a kid is shocked and stopped talking for quite sometime, you should have a proper communication mechanism with the manager or owner which isnt there. 3. I wasnt sugary to the front desk since i was very agitated but neither i used any unparliamentary words neither i was unruly.. aggressive approach isnt the right phrase..The lady at the front desk was rude. Instead of calming a parent she just shrugged off her responsibilities by giving a pen and paper. So training issues there. 4. Email from the manager was really really unacceptable. Next step I shall post that email to different forums to show how inconsiderate you are. 5. You asked not to accompany my kid which is unrealistic.. baseless allegations of past unruly behavior was cited with front desk when I literally spoke in length with the front desk person for the first time..

- Hygiene was hit or miss, both in the pool and other facilities. During our final lesson, the…read morewater was so murky that you could barely see the lines in the pool (photo attached). The bathrooms were so neglected that we usually opted to wait until we got home to change. Even at peak-pandemic, hand sanitizers and hand soap dispensers sat empty for weeks at a time. - Safety was another concern for me. We were comfortable in a 1:1 lesson, but some classes were larger with teachers dividing their attention. The lifeguards frequently had headphones in and were actively engaged with their phones, and were sometimes not even present at our evening lessons even with a full pool (photo of empty stand attached). - Scheduling became a nightmare towards the end of our time here. We had a weekly scheduled 1:1 swim lesson. During our last month, two regular lessons were cancelled (one after we arrived at the pool due to a no-show sub, and the other in advance because they couldn't find a sub.) We scheduled two makeup lessons, and BOTH were cancelled after we arrived due to hygiene issues in the pool. So, a total of four cancelled lessons in about a six week period, three of those cancelled after we arrived, and we were only offered a $30 refund. - The pool where lessons are held is small and often overbooked. Sometimes there would be so many kids in the pool that there was no room for a lesson, so my son would be taken to the larger lane pool and would have to wear a life jacket for the entire lesson even though he can swim independently. It defeated the purpose for us a bit. - Customer service was what really killed our experience. After showing up for a lesson and finding out that it was cancelled (see above, a frequent issue), I sent an email to the director of the swim academy asking for a refund of that lesson. The response I got was angry and highly inappropriate. I spoke discreetly with a few staff members who confirmed this is a frequent problem - the swim academy director is married to the owner and often causes issues with her unpredictable outbursts and rude correspondence. There are dozens of other reviews in local neighborhood/mom groups complaining about her behavior towards parents who try to bring up legitimate issues. It's a shame, because we loved my son's teacher as well as all the makeup teachers we had over the past couple of months. Unfortunately we just can't in good conscience continue to ignore all the red flags at this location.

I have been attending jujitsu classes at this academy since 2017. My daughters also trained here…read morefor several years, attending the homeschool classes the academy offers during the day. (I used these classes to count toward a gym credit on thier High School transcripts). Our experience here has been wonderful. Not only have we learned life saving self defense skills, we have friends and become part of a wonderful jujitsu community. I encourage anyone to try a class!

Wow what a great place to have near Charlotte Great plan…read moreand curriculum. You start at level one and work up as you get more proficient. Lots of classes and only about 6 per class so you get attention Huge place and lots going on. Observation room for parents Small store if you need a leotard Helpful staff Not more expensive than any other place Tough parking

Everest is best choice!!! They has kids safety always in mind, great owners and amazing…read moreprofessional coaches! My 6y Daughters were on the gymnastics class for three years. And this year her best friend join with her .they love it and enjoy it. Also Highly recommend for birthday party section!! My daughter has wonderful birthday party at last week !They handle the decorating, setting and cleaning the tables and cutting the cake.Also gym instructors will lead the kiddos in fun and games. everyone had good relax time !

This was my first time trying CrossFit and everyone here was so welcoming. I trained here for 2…read moreyears and learned so much and got in the best shape of my life. I've been to several other CrossFit gyms since and this was by far the most close knit community I've seen. I genuinely looked forward to coming in everyday. There's no judgement, only encouragement and positivity. If you're looking to get in shape and don't know where to start - this is for you. The coaches help you alter the workouts to meet you wherever you are. Would give more than five stars if I could!

This is my first CrossFit experience and I would highly recommend it to any beginner. There is no…read moreone type of person or fitness level here. The coaches are extremely welcoming and attentive to individual needs. They also have a 30 minute lunchtime class perfect for getting in a quick workout, so even when you don't have much time you can get it done! Stop in and check it out. (They also have good COVID precautions in place!)

This studio brings yoga to the community at a reasonable price, $5 drop in. Workshops are…read morereasonably priced (normally $10 to $35), and well executed. Instructors make the practice accessible, challenging, fun and inspiring, creating a flow based on their own unique style and POV. Being a long time student here has been deeply rewarding for me personally. I would not change a thing. I love it here! Definitely worth checking out!

Beautiful studio with a welcoming community. They offer a variety of classes to meet your unique…read moregoals. The facility is clean and well kept. They even have a gift shop and CBD products.

ATA Winners for Life Mooresville is a wonderful place for kids wanting to learn self defense,…read morediscipline, and leadership. Mr and Mrs Bowen are amazing; they are dedicated and caring, excellent mentors and leaders. They exemplify the values of ATA and effectively teach respect, communication, honesty, disciple, and self-esteem. We've noticed a huge difference in our child since he began 2 years ago. He is more confident, stronger, more respectful, and persevering. The black belts are also great mentors to the younger kids and support them in their growth. ATA Winners for Life not only values families but supports them as a community. We are so grateful to them. Highly recommend.

I initially started this program as another source of physical activity for my son but now that has…read morebecome secondary to all of the other great things he is getting from ATA. He is learning life skills and qualities that are important to being a good person such as respect, discipline, honesty, and self-esteem. All of the instructors are fantastic with the kids. My son started at 4 yrs. old and is still there 2 yrs. later well on his way to being a black belt leader!

Master Dohyoung Kim and his wife have created a truly unique, family atmosphere at this dojang! He…read moreis a challenging, supportive teacher with 3 generations of dedication to taekwondo behind him. I have benefitted physically and mentally from the years I have studied under Master Kim, but even more importantly, my children have grown and learned so much as well! I highly recommend our studio and Master Kim.