My son has been going to the after school karate program for 5 years, since he was 6 years old…read more At first it was a struggle and negotiation to get him to go. He now loves it and wants to go more often. As a parent I love the discipline, the supportive community and the fact that he is acquiring a skill while making new friends. His confidence has grown, and he is on his way to a black belt! The dojo bus picks him up from school, gives him a snack, allows him time to do homework and I always feel secure knowing where he is. I highly recommend this program.

On the telephone be forewarned of asking simple, direct, factual questions of owner/sensei Day…read moreabout his dojo and school methods because you may receive as best as can be described it as short and "cold shoulder" responses without elaboration. He may well be a warmer personally face-to-face.

We've been taking our son to Master Shin's for nearly a year now and it has been an extremely…read morepositive experience. The boy enjoys it very much and has gained from it in many ways, and not only physical. Master Shin seems to have great insight into the needs of the students and brings them along with the right challenges. I can't say enough good things about him; he's now my archetype for what a Master should be. The atmosphere at the Academy is really nice, friendly and welcoming. The kids who have been with it a while are clearly interested in helping and encouraging the new ones. It's fun, but without losing the seriousness and discipline.

My son and I have been going to Master Shin's Taekwondo for over 6 years now, and I am still a big…read morefan of Master Shin and his instructors. Master Shin has been obviously teaching Taekwondo for many years and his method of keeping it structured yet being flexible and fun for younger ones have been really awesome. We have scoped around many other Taekwondo places prior to joining 6 years ago, I can confidently say Master Shin's place is by far the best I found. Master Shin is kind and encouraging yet strict - keeps everyone on their toes to try their best. Best place for someone who wants the real deal.

Our family absolutely loves T3MA Monroe! My wife, our three kids, and I all train here, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. The instructors are professional, knowledgeable, and do an excellent job of making classes both fun and challenging for all skill levels. The people here are awesome, and there's a real sense of community that makes everyone feel welcome. The gym is always clean, well-maintained, and provides a great environment for both kids and adults to learn and grow. Whether you're experienced in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and looking for a new gym or a complete beginner thinking about trying it for the first time, I highly recommend T3MA Monroe. It's a fantastic place for the whole family, and we're proud to be part of this community!

My family and I were in the area to visit our in-laws. I was able to drop in on the Friday morning…read moreclass. I was asked to come in 15 minutes early... but my ride had other plans. I arrived right at the start of class (maybe a few minutes late). Prof. Priscila was very nice and understanding. Class included warm ups, technique, positional sparring, and sparring rounds. High quality and technical instruction. Very tough rolls. Thank you T3ma Monroe for the hospitality and a great class! Hoping to come back the next time I visit!

Update:…read more It's been a year since I wrote my previous review. I have to say the situation with the child watch area has drastically improved. I no longer get pulled off of the treadmill mid workout, when it used to happen daily. I feel like the staff is better equipped for whatever reason to handle kids who cry. I'm very appreciate of this change! My only comments now are that the Cardio area is like a sauna. No A/C and fans that don't circulate the area. It's very uncomfortable to work out in for long. I would like to see some different machines that other YMCAs have, like the though abductor and adductor and the one that twists and works out obliques. Was sad to see my favorite bike was removed and there's only one left. Also, 9 out of 10 times that I call, no one answers. I don't understand this since there seems to be ample staff. Anyway, thanks for upping your game in childwatch!! Old review: i wanted to be a fan of this YMCA, but I'm not. To be honest, we regret ever joining. The whole reason we chose YMCA is because they supposedly have a great childcare center, but to date, we've been there at least ten times and we've yet to get past the 15 minute mark in our workout before someone comes to get us stating our child is sad or won't stop crying. He's 1.5 ye. Babies cry. At the Bellevue location, never any problems. At the Everett location, never any problems. At both of these locations, we can easily workout for 1-1.5 hours, and at the most might get paged to come change a diaper. Last time in Mill Creek, I got pulled off the elliptical by a girl who stated that my 1.5 year old was "crying nonstop" after 15 minutes. I cleaned off my machine and went to retrieve him, and was surprised to find him happily playing with other children. I asked if she had me confused with another parent, to which she responded, "Well, he was crying off and on". I said, "He looks pretty happy now.", to which she responded, "Well, we are busy.". So, there you go. Too busy to take care of my kid. Today, we made it a whopping 12 minutes before the girl came to get us saying he "has been crying a really long time". When we went to retrieve him, his diaper was full of poop. No chance to change him and bring him back, just out of luck. That's enough for me. Mill Creek, if you can't hire people capable of taking care of small children, then you shouldn't advertise a childcare center.

My go-to gym for years. I love the facilities, pool and pickle ball courts. The group work out…read moreclasses are always so much fun, the trainers really care. And the front desk folks are always kind. And for a great price compared to other major gyms in the area.

I've been training at ACMA for the past few years and couldn't be happier with the school and group…read moreof people. My fellow students are serious and motivated which provides for a great training atmosphere. Jason Bartlett is very knowledgeable and experienced in Chinese martial arts and an especially good teacher. I have seen more results from training under him than any other training I have done.

Applied Combat Martial Arts is near and dear to me. I ramble so to cut to the chase, don't hesitate…read moreto contact the school if you're interested. It is the most positive life choice and practice that I continue to make each week. Completely life changing and wonderful. I would offer this to my dearest friend as the secret to longevity and happiness. If you think you have what it takes, do it, take the leap and try it out for yourself. Words will fail me here but, ACMA has shaped me more in the 4-years that I've attended than my previous 15-years of martial arts training. Without the guidance to body, mind and spirit that Sifu Jason Bartlett has offered, I believe that I could have spent my lifetime studying and training and would never have reached the current understanding of martial arts as a whole that his mentor-ship has granted me. I have achieved vast improvements in body awareness, received training for the chaos of fighting. I'm a better trained fighter than I have ever been. I'm a better man than I have ever been and I grow more and more, being constantly sculpted into a better version of myself each class. Changes you can look forward to by attending ACMA, in my experience, are as follows: Spirit - You will push through hesitation and fear. You will become powerful and unyielding when you need to be. You will define your limits to confrontations. Create values in yourself and hold yourself to a high standard of excellence. Body - You will test your personal limits. You will experience growth and change with Jason's guidance and ability to help with any healing that needs to take place thru his study in eastern medicines. You will realize new potentials in yourself, unlock movement and connectivity that was not there. You will learn many aspects of power generation. You will learn fast twitch muscle fiber incorporation and training. And so much more that it's not even funny. I have six lifetimes of study ahead of me and I get the luxury to choose which path to mold and hone to a more and more dangerous weapon. Mind - As your abilities and absorption of knowledge top out and you become overwhelmed by the amount of knowledge that Sifu Jason passes to you. Jason will teach you ways to make room and stillness through meditation and other techniques that touch on your spirituality and expand your capacity for mental acuity and greatness. You'll learn how to make right decisions and maintain a new level of consciousness that brings a self confidence in your daily decision making. There is a healthy sense of comradery between the students. To me, they all feel like family and the school is a home away from home. Sifu Jason guides us all and we help one another to understand and encompass the teachings. Yearly retreats in which you can fully immerse yourself in kung fu. This has been an experience I had never had before and I highly recommend it. This retreat keeps us in touch with our lineage and brings us to the apex of our year's training. I began my martial arts training at 18 years old with a Hung Gar kung fu school run under Si Gong John Leong. I also trained Wing Chun kung fu for a year under the students of Sifu James DeMile. Though these were important steps in the entirety of my martial arts training, nothing I've ever experienced has rivaled the teachings of Sifu Jason Bartlett and his ACMA school. Sifu Jason Bartlett has training in Aikido, Bagua, Hung Gar, Pak Mei, Shortfist, San Shou and much more. For a more detailed look at our school and Sifu Jason Bartlett, please see the school's web site: http://www.appliedcombat.com/ Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from seriously interested individuals. Kris Koenig - Proud member of Applied Combat Martial Arts

I started training here recently. It's a great team with people who are dedicated to learning,…read moretraining, and helping each other progress. Ken, the instructor, is great and knows his stuff. He runs a great gym and has great programs in place. Would highly recommend trying it out to anyone wanting to get into training.

We were a little apprehensive when our 6 year old son told us he wanted to start martial arts... we…read morewere afraid he'd start and then not want to continue. That was until we met Master Kim and Master Santiago!! From our first moment there our family has been made to feel safe, comfortable, and for our son, challenged and proud. They focus on things besides just the taekwondo. They encourage their students to be good students, good citizens, and to be good children in their home settings. These are all unexpected bonuses! We have only been attending for less than a year but I see us being part of the taekwondo family here for many years to come!

Our family has been practicing Taekwondo here for several years now and we love it. The masters…read morehave a good balance of discipline and kindness. Our children have developed both physically and socially and we recommend this dojang to anyone looking to practice TKD.

I primarily remember taking part in gymnastics through Cascade Elite Gymnastics because of the…read moreCascade part of the name. When I came here growing up, Cascade was a frequently used word in my social sphere (name of a swim club some of my friends were interested in and my grandad volunteered on trails in the Cascade Mountains). In terms of my artistic gymnastic abilities, I was naturally flexible and high energy. I managed to surprise my family/friends that it did not translate to gymnastics ability. As part of a group, we went through and tried different apparatus to the best of our abilities, I was best at bars and worst at floor. I had/have a fear of falling and for some reason that flared up in my not being able to do a cartwheel (fear of falling flat on my face), however an interest in bars (where fear of falling was overcome by apparatus coolness). My time here was short lived in part because of my not quite taking to it, the workers/instructors were kind and understanding both in my taking part and withdrawing/not continuing.

Both my kids took rec classes. My daughter took them for close to 3 years, I think the preschool…read moreclasses are great but beyond that, these rec classes are waste of time. The feedback from coaches was inconsistent, the coaches kept changing every week. Spring session, there was feedback posted on our online account, but during fall session time there was no feedback, the only communication you get is about strict registration process. Just feels like money pit not really about kids making progress. My daughter lost interest, she switched to different sport.