Our boys attended their first class at Shielded Roots Jiu Jitsu and loved every minute of it! From…read morethe moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome. Everyone is incredibly family-friendly and supportive, which made the experience even better for the kids. The facility is very clean and well organized, and you can tell they take pride in creating a great environment for learning. The instruction was engaging, positive, and encouraging. We can't wait for the next class. Excited to be part of the Shielded Roots family!

I recently checked out Shielded Root Jiu-Jitsu in Clearview (Snohomish) and had a really good…read moreexperience. The gym is brand-new, spotless, and has a super friendly vibe as soon as you walk in. The instructors know their stuff, are patient, and clearly care about creating a safe, respectful space for everyone, whether you're just starting out or you've been doing jiu-jitsu for a while. If you live around Snohomish or Clearview area and have been thinking about trying jiu-jitsu, this is a great place to start or keep going. It's easy to find in the Clearview Plaza (right next to Starbucks) and definitely worth checking out.

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.

West Family Martial Arts was a perfect fit for our needs this summer. My 9 year old grandson was…read morevisiting for 10 weeks and he wanted to continue with his martial arts training. Master West responded immediately with a potential plan. We had an evaluation scheduled for the day after his arrival, attended a few trial classes, and he was attending an appropriate skill level class twice a week. The class schedule had some flexibility to allow for his other planned activities. Master West provides the individual attention and assistance to each participant, and he helped my grandson bridge the small knowledge gaps. The program includes building self confidence and respect for others which was exhibited by the support and inclusivity of the other students. We'll be back next summer, for sure.

This is our family's first martial arts experience, and my 6yr old and 8yr old are loving it!…read moreMaster West and Master Vincent really meet each kid at their level, which is extra impressive because they manage kids at different belt levels within one class. My kids also clearly find the belt and stripe system very motivating, and are excited to take on new challenges to keep making progress. Before starting, I was admittedly nervous about the time commitment (2 classes/wk) and whether my kids would fit in. But we're a month in to classes, and they are more and more enthusiastic each time they go!

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!

As parents of a five-year-old girl interested in studying martial arts. Intrigued, we decided to…read morevisit, but I deeply regret wasting my time. The staff showed no effort in answering even the simplest yes-or-no question," How can I enroll my daughter in your establishment" and asked us to leave because "parents aren't allowed." I'm certainly not going to leave my daughter in a place she's never been, with people I don't know. If that's the attitude they teach, I'd rather look elsewhere.

It all started with a trial class, little did I know that this place would be like a second home to…read moreme. I have been part of White Tiger Martial Arts for about 7 years now and consider myself fortunate to train with Master Yoo. They run an amazing TKD program which is great for children and adults needing some good physical and mental discipline along with very important self-defense skills. Personally, it has helped me with the mind-body unification and to develop strength, technique and self confidence. Over the period of time I have learned to apply it to all other aspects of my life as well. Both Master and Mrs Yoo are amazing and have this great ability to connect with their students. It shows that they care. Couldn't have asked for better instructors. Master Yoo is stern yet kind and playful. He brings out your best in the class. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a great martial arts training, it's a fun place for families to do TKD together.

New to the area, around 6 months ago, I set out to find not only a gym but also a community of…read morelike-minded people. After trying several gyms in the area, I HIGHLY recommend The Loop Fitness. Not only are they full of warm, friendly, and down to earth people, but they also provided the best fitness experience in terms of coaching, professionalism, and overall excellence. Not naming names, but other gyms I tried just pointed to the board to indicate the warmup and the coach spent the whole class rolling out vs actually coaching. From the coaching to the programming, from the facility (the gym is ALWAYS clean which is no small feat) to community engagement, and class experience, Mitch, the owner of The Loop, makes it clear that he is committed to constantly improving for the sake of his clients and community. Give them a shot!

The workouts. The community. The energy. I love it all. Whether you are a beginner or a competitive…read moreathlete, this is the place. I live in Arizona but spend about 3 months out of the year in Lake Stevens. Every time I walk in the door I'm greeted with genuine smiles, happy to welcome me back (from both the staff and the members) My favorite thing about the Loop is the excellent coaching and explanation before a workout begins. They breakdown the moves we'll be doing so even a beginner can grasp the concept and not feel overwhelmed or discouraged because they don't fluently speak CrossFit. The workouts are designed to leave you feeling challenged and accomplished with both strength and cardio elements built in. I leave feeling strong and energized. If you're on the fence about visiting, don't be. Take the plunge, you won't regret it and you're guaranteed to leave better than you arrived.

I joined CCMA about 2 months ago on the plan for 2 days a week and I gotta say that it is great…read more It is a boxing gym which may shy a few people away but they are completely accommodating to the level that you are striving for. Some guys are going for competitions, but primarily there are guys and girls who want to to have fun learning some boxing (or kickboxing) skills, and they want a killer workout which CCMA definitely provides. I have had gym memberships for years and would quit every so often mostly because I would get bored and there was nothing really motivating me to keep going. This gym is not like that. Everyone in the class runs through drills and exercises for teh hour and fifteen minute classes and it is up to the individual how hard they want to work. I have lost about 12lbs in 2-1/2 months though and that is only going 2 days a week. There are classes every day of the week at different times to accommodate different schedules and they are really good about keeping you motivated and taking time to show you the proper techniques. Everyone in the classes are really cool and down to earth. They also range in age and ability levels so it is fun to work with some of the better people because they also can act as mentors and teach technique. The only reason that the gym did not get 5 stars in my eyes was that I think a few people would be turned off by the facility and the parking. They could probably use new carpeting but the actual gym equipment is great and they have everything that you need to get started. The parking is a little tough and some nights there are no spots. Otherwise, the gym is amazing and has a way more personal feel than any class you will ever get at a big gym. If someone decides to join this gym and has the idea that they want to get in shape, you will not be disappointed. Mark and his trainers will definitely do the trick. It is definitely worth checking out especially for most of us that are bored out of our minds with a regular gym.

CCMA is probably the best gym I ever went to. The Friday Night Fight are extremely amazing. Don't…read moreregret joining. LOVE IT!!!

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.

Sensei Day openly teased my child in front of all his peers after being admitted to the hospital…read moreand missing a second tournament. He won two gold medals at the tournament the month before, to give an example of what an exemplary student he is. This apparently took place because he was "not there to uphold his title of grand champion, but appeared to perfectl|y healthy" (direct quote, confirmed by the other students and staff! Direct HIPPA violation.) My son and myself both qualify under the definition of "invisible disability" (severe life long breathing problems, so they do not necessarily show outwardly on a daily basis). If your child has a chronic health condition, DO NOT SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH THE SENSEIS, simply give the most vague notice of absence possible. Not only will they not take it seriously, they will use it as ammunition to try and shame them for not being present, even with discharge paperwork forwarded to the school they coordinate with and pick up from for their after school program; confirming his admitting Doctor from Children's Hospital, primary care physician, AND school nurse all agreeing he needed to remain home for the week after release (he was hospitalized for the same symptoms not even a week and a half before this incident, to highlight the severity of his health condition).l emailed asking to speak to him after class after the incident, and he's stayed in his office with the door shut. I asked to speak to the other sensei on staff, and she told me to email him (which I've already done extensively). He has been an active member for multiple years now, and it says "health and education center" on the website and on the side of the vans! To see him disregard basic health and this standard of care was shocking to experience. On top of that, I've been trying to get tuition help from their non profit the Kata Fund for MONTHS! You attempt reaching out on the website, you get nothing. He keeps claiming he's sent emails with details, to the point where I had to send screenshots to show him what I had and had not received. They finally provided a single piece of paper in an envelope delivered indirectly by the other staff members, with no further instruction after MONTHS of attempting to work with him on the issue. My son openly admits to being actively afraid of sensei, and that he doesn't trust him to take his health condition seriously. The employees and community however are truly genuine, lovely individuals. We will not continue with our membership moving forward due to this behavior on his part.