Came to check out the space and the gym with my youngest daughter. The owners walk you through the…read moreplace, answer all your Questions and are very nice. They make you feel comfortable and the gym is Professional. They offer a free trial class and we are excited to go back! Update: We have been coming here for a couple weeks and could not be happier. All the coaches are awesome and my daughter is progressing very well!

"My daughter had such a wonderful time at EVO Camp! Even as one of the older campers, she felt…read moreincluded right away and fit in seamlessly with the group. The coaches were fantastic, the facilities are top-notch, and every day was packed with fun. She came home excited to tell us about her day and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend!" #EVOGymnastics #SummerCamp #HappyCamper #GymnasticsLife #YouthSports #CampFun #GreatCoaches #MakingMemories #HighlyRecommend #Bradenton #FloridaKids #EVOFamily

My kid's first official gymnastics meet. We didn't know what to expect, and we were pleasantly…read moresurprised with the venue and the organization for this competition. We attended the 2025 SGJA Judges' Cup. Hosted by EVO Gymnastics. I'm not sure if all competitions do this but for this particular meet, they charged an admission fee which they accepted payment with cash only. Admission Fee (CASH ONLY). Adults: $25.00: Children (4 - 12 yrs): $15.00. The venue was very spacious. It was a bit crowded when we arrived and we went upstairs to observe until my kid's competition start time. If you can snag a seat in the front row upstairs, then you're golden. Otherwise, it can be difficult to see over so many people up there. Just depends on where you're trying to view your child during competition. Once we started, we went downstairs to admit him and then stayed down there to watch. It was a better view down here. Our family stayed upstairs and were able to get front row seats once the first session ended. The kids competed on the floor level with different events such as: floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bar. After the competition, they gave out the awards. It was a nice set up for the awards with the balloon arch for decoration and the winner's podiums. Fabulous venue with a nice set up. Our first gymnastics meet was very organized and executed flawlessly. Good times!

My daughter is a competitive gymnast and it is hard to move to a new competitive program. She tried…read moreout multiple places but as soon as she had her evaluation at Flip Zone we knew it was the one. The environment is welcoming, the coaches are supportive and skilled. In our first few months at Flip Zone I have seen my daughter's confidence build and her skills develop in a whole new way. Flip Zone supports not only their strength and technique, but the mental aspect of gymnastics as well. There are several different schedule options and we love the homeschool training program. We drive a long way to get here, but it is worth it. I am excited to watch my daughter grow in this program!

(concerned grandparent)…read more We joined FlipZone Gymnastics because we believed we were investing in a structured, competitive program where our daughter could grow as an athlete. Like many families, we made a major commitment of time, money, and trust based on the information provided to us when we enrolled. Unfortunately, our experience has been extremely frustrating. We have experienced ongoing issues with communication, organization, and transparency. We were given certain expectations regarding team structure, timelines, and opportunities, but later experienced changes that did not align with what we originally understood when making our commitment. One major concern was the communication surrounding team placement and deadlines. We were informed that the cutoff date to join the competition team was May 10, 2026. After that date, additional athletes were still added to the team, which raised concerns about whether the same expectations and policies were being applied consistently to all families who had already committed. The team structure also changed after enrollment, including splitting athletes into different groups with changes to practice schedules and additional costs. Families commit financially and make significant sacrifices based on the information they are given at the time of enrollment, so changes like these should be communicated clearly and handled transparently. In addition, the gym often feels significantly overcrowded, which has impacted training. At times, our team has not had consistent access to the equipment needed during practices due to limited space and multiple groups sharing training areas. This has affected the quality and flow of training sessions and is something families should consider when evaluating the program. We have also been disappointed by how concerns have been handled. Parents should feel comfortable asking questions and advocating for their child while receiving clear communication and professional responses. Before committing to FlipZone, I strongly encourage families to ask detailed questions about: * How team decisions are made * How deadlines and policies are enforced * How changes to teams and schedules are communicated * What additional costs may arise after commitment * How gym space and equipment access are managed * How parent concerns are addressed We love gymnastics and want the best opportunities for our child, but families deserve transparency, organization, and consistency from a competitive program. This review reflects our personal experience and why we believe other parents should do their research and ask detailed questions before making a long-term commitment.

New Staff This is a place for families and fun. My best friends daughter takes classes and she…read moreloves it.

Fantastic Facility with even more FUN educators! We experienced mini team, Inner squad competition,…read moreand even Circus classes! Each class was lead by happy, energetic teachers. They helped fine tune skills and create a love of the sport. The large watch room was super nice for parents, especially ones with littles. It was very impressive all around! Inside Tip: when parking, check out the river behind the fence.. So Many Turtles! All in all, we had a wonderful time at South Florida Gymnastics.

Absolutely, hands down the highest quality gymnastics program in the state of Florida! If you are…read moreinterested in working with the best, highest quality instructors. This is the place to go. Our daughter has attended since age of three and four years later she is a State Champion. Ignore the negative reviews here, they are not true or greatly exaggerated. If you really want your daughter to attend the best gym in the area, this is it.

I had my daughter enrolled at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics for over a year, attending twice a week and…read morepaying $177/month. Unfortunately, in all that time, she barely progressed. Every class seemed to have new beginners, but no one was really paying attention to whether long-time students were improving. I tried to address this with the front desk and was told someone would call me. After sending an email, I finally got a callback from the director, who asked if my daughter's skills book was up to date. The problem is that most of the time there were substitutes, and substitutes aren't allowed to sign off on skills. So even though she had mastered certain skills, she was missing a signature. The director promised to have the teacher check her and follow up. My daughter was so excited, but when we came back, nothing happened. We even added sticky notes to her book to make it clear, but no teacher looked at it or talked to us. After all that time and money, it felt like no one cared about her progress. As a parent, I feel this gym is more focused on filling classes and collecting tuition than actually helping kids grow. Once we switched to a new gym, after just one class my daughter was placed in Beginner Level 3 -- exactly where she should have been all along. Don't waste your time or money here

Some of the instructors are great. The facility is too small for the number of children that they…read moreare trying to serve. Sometimes does not seem clean / hygienic.

This is the best gymnastics I have ever been in and know that I was here for my whole life everyone…read moreis my family it feels like and I love this place so much and I recommend you to come check This place out .

A great place to get fit and have fun too! You'll meet great…read morepeople and learn things you never think you'd be able to do. Always looking forward to coming back to every class each week!

If you are thinking of getting into shape or looking for a bunch of cool people or into Capoeira…read morethen you HAVE to come to this place!!! I have been going for a month now and I can not say enough good things. First off I am terrible at it!! So if you are like me and afraid everyone will laugh at you don't worry, they are so friendly!! If you want to shed a few pounds or work on your core this is a great way. I was very sore the first couple of weeks but I didn't notice that I was working so hard during the class. I just had fun. If I had kids I would take them too. They have a huge area next door for kids. I don't know all of the details but when I come to the early classes I see the kids as they leave and they seem to be having a fun time plus they burn off the energy that they would take home if they were at a low energy child care center. If I remember I'll try to add more. I go mostly to burn calories but I have more flexability and overall energy plus I've made tons of cool friends

We have brought our daughter here since 2012 and she loves it. This is a girl who is not all that…read morenaturally gifted as an athlete and lasted about two months at other activities such as dance and gymnastics. Despite those early flame-outs, my daughter loves Taekwando and it's due in no small part to Kelly, Rick, Brooke, and all of their student instructors who are all excellent at what they do. My daughter is engaged, takes her lessons seriously, and has a lot of fun. Every time she advances to the next belt, she takes great pride in her accomplishment and feels as though she genuinely earned it. When she fails to advance, the Trautweins are there for her and help her refocus and get ready for the next testing cycle. Trust me: your child will work for, and earn their belts. This isn't a Taekwando studio where all of the kids automatically advance through the belts until they reach the black belt, are able to list the "accomplishment" on their college applications, and then quit. You'll find places like that up in Lakewood Ranch. If you want your children to learn a martial art and become a better person in general, this is where you will bring them. I do, however, wish the chairs in the observation area were more comfortable. I mean, c'mon! I've spent a lot of time sitting, watching my daughter over the years. How about some recliners, Rick?!

I have been practicing tae kwon do at Trautwein's ATA Academy for over two years now. I chose…read moretrautwein's because they were recommended by everyone here in Sarasota. The facility is huge, new, and immaculately clean. If you are a germ-o-phobe, then this is the place for you- you could eat off the floors :-) The instructors are kind and encouraging. The entire Trautwein family are such wonderful people, they really care about their students. Mrs. Tomlinson and Mrs. Nguyen are incredible role models as well. I only wish I had started practicing tae kwon do much sooner!

Such an unprofessional atmosphere created by the director and her mother that we left voluntarily…read moreduring a competition and subsequently walked away from over $2000 as we had paid in full because of of the verbal lashing given to us by the director in front of the hotel staff and dancers. We were guven our hotel $ back which was greatly appreciated as they witnessed this horrible event. If I could give a "zero" score I would....too many other wonderful studios to consider in our town.

We have been at this studio from the time my daughter was 4 years old. She is going to be "10" and…read moreshe has learned such wonderful things here. More than just dance she has learned how to love and respect her body, how to be dedicated to what you love. How to work hard for the things you want and how to be an athlete. How when you work hard it will show and it might take longer. When the girls compete they are all SUPER encouraging to each other as well as the parents. This studio is for all kinds of students.... Beginner, intermediate, and advance.

I am a teacher in the Sarasota School District. My son did a week of camp this summer with Capo…read morekids and really enjoyed himself. I first learned about Capo kids when I saw a group of their campers at Urfer park earlier this summer. (Each day of camp includes a different field trip, such as the park, bounce house, laser tag, pool, etc.) I was immediately impressed by not only the kindness and camaraderie the children showed to one another, but also by the incredible maturity and aptitude of the two counselors I saw in action. I liked what I saw so much that I asked the counselor who they were, and went right online to check out what their program was all about. What I had witnessed at the park all made perfect sense when I read about the values instilled within this martial arts summer camp, such as the importance of having a good attitude and character, making the right choice, giving 100%, doing the right thing, and so on. On his first day of camp, I continued to be dazzled as another young boy greeted my son with a smile and a handshake and showed him where to put his things. The counselors were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I felt very comfortable that I was leaving him in good hands. Each day my son came home happy and tuckered out. By the end of the week he had learned some fun new martial arts moves that he was very excited to show off. We both look forward to future classes and camps with Capo Kids!

Do your research on the teachers before you send them here. If your fine with "woke" teachers than…read morethis is the place for you! My son was a left handed kid and somehow now a right handed boy. My boy never noticed or commented on skin color until after attending this school. Also when my boy came home with bruises, why would you all not find it a priority to get me a copy of the daily video surveillance unless you all caused the bruise. If you weren't responsible for it, wouldn't you want to get that video out ASAP?? They will come off supper happy and excited to teach your kiddos, once they have your $$ that will all change. Everything above is my personal experience, so do your own research. The photo below is my sons bruise, and one of the "teachers"