This gym feels like a family! I always sing "rolling with my homies" to myself as I'm driving there…read more As a woman, I've always felt super safe and respected even though BJJ by its nature is all physical contact. I've been here for a year now and feel so confident and strong. Also, I love all the instructors' laid back sense of humor combined with serious instruction. Love you guys!

Take this review how you want, just know that I have no reason to lie about this place. Johnny Buck…read more(main instructor/owner the way he explained it) makes fun of the mentally ill with a lot of maliciousness. 7 months into my BJJ journey and taking my training very seriously; I saw a student go up to Johnny and say (referring to one of the mentally Ill students who would train with us) "I was worried about hurting him" in which Johnny responded with "Oh no, they're really strong, they can handle a lot, and uh don't worry if you hurt em because they're not even human so..." Racism is prevalent here, don't be fooled by their kindness at first. Johnny used to call me mutt before I confronted him on that. There's plenty of cops that go to this gym so if the "leader" is encouraging making fun of mentally ill people and racism then you have a cycle that will continue throughout the community. This "gym" pushes a 12 month commitment for new members. They speak under their breath about you here if you don't submit to their culture or their way of thinking. It's almost like a cult in a way. The main reason why I wrote this review is because I felt it was my civic duty to let anybody who's innocently trying to learn self defense to protect others, are not taken advantage of like I was. My advice to new and potential future customers is to please stay away from that place but if you do want to check it out then I suggest you listen to your gut, stay true to who you are, and if you believe in God stay close to him because this guy and his ilk aren't good people. -Message to Johnny: What you teach is a perversion of what real humans naturally feel. Real humans have empathy. You don't.

Best Muay Thai gym anywhere near here. If you need a place to learn from highly qualified…read moreinstructors who really focus on allowing their students to learn the art of Muay Thai, look no further. Whether it's for self-defense or for a great workout, I would highly recommend this academy.

My kid is learning discipline, respect, honor, strength, and so much more! I love how much he has…read moregrown over the last few months.

Studying at Ethos has given me new skills I never thought I had in me, built up my confidence, and…read morediminished my depression. I've never been happier! Ethos is a friendly and comfortable atmosphere, coaches are always there to help. Multitude of classes are available, including fitness!! You won't regret becoming a student at Ethos!

Not professional. Cancelling classes with as little as three minutes notice, teaching class while…read moresitting on a yoga ball, leaving me alone at the academy to get in the car and chase after a FedEx truck, answering personal calls in the middle of class...then this, being treated with disrespect. This was the last straw. I politely said I would cancel when my billing date ended, and was met with that I was kicked out immediately. What a waste of time.

Small, clean gym with everything you need. The owner is helpful and nice- not a salesperson. I used…read moreto belong to Gold's gym but grew tired of the crowd. I never felt completely comfortable there. Since becoming a member at Oakley Fitness Center, I have learned proper lifting techniques and been given work out ideas to fit my goals (per my request.) The classes are small, and I don't feel judged which is quite refreshing. I have gone down a pants size since starting a few weeks ago, and I can feel my body getting stronger. I highly recommend trying boxing there! Best gym in Asheville as far as I am concerned.

I am a beginner to working out. On my first trip to the gym the owner John showed me around and…read moregave me some pointers on how to get started. Since joining I started going to the kickboxing class on Sunday's and enjoy the work out. The gym is very clean and has plenty to offer no matter what kind of workout you are looking for or what level you are at in your fitness journey.