I was visiting AZ and dropped in to Strong Heart during a break in the day. I've dropped in around…read morethe world and am always apprehensive about what the experience will be. 95% of the time it is a rewarding experience and this was no exception. The owner/instructor Mike and his team welcomed me in and immediately made me feel at home. In addition I got some great half guard escapes from Mike's class that I will use for sure. My only regret is that I couldn't make it back for another class.

My child has been going here only since May 1. She has enjoyed going to class and learning…read moreself-defense techniques. professor Mike is kind and makes students understand very well. He also lets them play games after a hard workout. Uniforms can also be rented on the spot. They have month-to-month-or annual memberships.

Come train with this fabulous instructor . I'm getting back…read moremy muscle definición after pregnancy. Also at the same time learning personal protection/self-defense. Great location!

From the owner: Fitness and Self-Defense combined through training in Mixed Martial Arts.read more

Stopped in to do some service work like count chips or something but today there wasn't anything to…read moredo. Well I'll come back on Monday I guess.

This is a great place to learn how to defend yourself! They…read moreteach you how to use your instinct as your defense in many situations. It's wonderful to come in everyday and have a sense of community while training. Plus the family who owns and teaches here are the nicest people! Highly recommend!

This is the best training I've ever had !!! the instructors are experts in self defense , weather…read moreif it is gun , knife or whatever weapon they show you the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones with this training!!! I recommend it to everyone!! thank you for what you teach and show us everyday sincerely john p

My son has been training at The Dojo for a while now, and I couldn't be more impressed. Sensei…read moreOscar is incredibly patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in each student's growth. You can tell he truly cares about their progress--both in karate and in building confidence and character. My son is now in the advanced class and recently started the leadership program, and it has been amazing to watch how much he's grown. The environment is positive, structured, and empowering. I highly recommend The Dojo to any parent looking for a martial arts studio that teaches skill, discipline, and respect while making the kids feel motivated and valued. Fantastic place!

The Dojo is a new family-owned, owner-operated (not a franchise!) martial arts school that recently…read moreopened. The instructors (Sensei Cruz and Sensei Austin) used to teach at another school (a franchise). When they left the other franchise school, my family followed them to their new school (even though it was much further away). That is how much my 11-year old daughter loves her instructors!! They provide quality instruction that'll help your kids be more focused and disciplined! Small class size and personalized instruction. They also offer a 2-class trial (free!) Help support a small business with great instructors who care about the kids! Sensei Cruz & Sensei Austin teach American Kenpo Karate, competition classes, and Self-Defense class. The Kenpo curriculum includes Traditional Kenpo, Jiu Jitsu, and Kali. The have a combined experience of 30 years in Martial Arts. (also conveniently located right by Safeway so you can drop off your kid and do the groceries while they're in class :)

Gracie Jui Jitsu has been home for us for over a year. And when I say home, I mean home. I've got…read moretwo kids in their kids program. The first day you step inside, they say they will treat you like family, and they do. Each instructor goes out of their way to provide the child what they need to succeed, and truly cares about seeing your child gain confidence in life. The principles they teach go so far past Jiu-Jitsu as well. While the Women's Empowerment isn't something that works for me at the moment, I tried a class, and would recommend it to anyone! We love that we have become friends with the instructors, kids, and other families there.

I signed up one month ago and i think its my new favorite place!…read more I have met most of the team, maybe ive met them all? Each teammember is AWESOME! They all are funny, comforting, and sooo knowledgable! It is very easy to feel out of place when starting something new like Jiu-Jitsu, especially when you are with a group who has been practicing for a while. Its easy to get discouraged and just stop showing up. Gracie Jiu-jitsu Phoenix shines in making everyone feel welcome and part of a team. The instructors are always watching and correcting to make sure movements are done properly, but more importantly, safely! Every time I leave here I feel like I just had my butt kicked, well I guess i did, but kicked in a good way! Overall, if you are on the fence about joing this location, just show up. Talk to the team and let them guide you. Its an amazing place filled with amazing people.

Long post alert! This is a note for folks of all ages,…read moreshapes, and fitness levels: So. I was the person who talked to countless gyms after my own gym closed without notice (Burst! Fitness). Prior to Burst! I was kind of a gym drifter. EOS, LA Fit, Planet Fit, Crunch Fit. I tried them all on for size. Didn't like them (nothing wrong with them, just didn't quite meet my needs). The search continued. I started deep-diving on the internet. There had to be an existing place out there that fit my needs right?? Over several months and consultations with private gyms in Tempe, Phoenix, and Scottsdale- Underground Fitness showed up on my radar. Leading up to my initial meeting with them, I was pretty deflated. Perfection is subjective- and I'd been looking for my version of a perfect fit for months and hadn't even come close. If I was going to join a gym at this point, I needed some convincing. But not in the typical gym-salesman pitch way. I needed to be bought-in. I needed to see the passion. The knowledge, the dedication, the practicing-what-you-preach. The ability to teach. I don't know maybe I'm a tough sell with unrealistic expectations *shrugs* My meeting went well. Ron was patient. I asked so many questions I made my own self tired. He didn't get tired. All of my reservations were addressed. I was satisfied. By the end of the meeting I could tell, this guy could seriously talk about this stuff all day. Passion: check. The program I selected felt like it would work with my schedule, the price was comfortable, and so far the customer service was on point. Ok...ok...willing to give these guys a chance. What's 9 weeks, am I right? That was in September 2019. It is now February 2020, 5 months later- I'm fully bought in. It did take some time to realize that this was the place for me, so I encourage readers of this review to keep that in mind. From my very beginning the team at Underground Fitness was communicative, invested in my success, flexible, creative, and believed in me more than I did. For those who I've worked with: Ron never blinked an eye when I needed to talk to him about absolutely anything at all (literally anything). Camille comes to my aide with worksheets, resources and meal ideas as I struggle with meeting my macros. She checks in on my off days, finger always on the pulse. She gently pushes me when I'm being a huge baby. She throws fun creative workouts our way, during which I can be observed smiling from ear to ear. They are so fun! The hour is over before I even know it! Daniel challenges every inch of air available in my lungs with creative circuits, helping me learn to use my body as an extension of myself. Teaching me how to stay grounded in my workouts (I can be super ADD). Each of them keeping a critical eye on form and technique. They are patient when I am low energy and have a sad workout. They are excited for me when I make progress. Even though these team members have spent years learning the fitness do's and don'ts for themselves, I never feel anything but encouraged when demonstrating my own lack of knowledge in nutrition and physiology. I can't tell you how many times I got talked off of the cliffs I put myself on. Active listening here folks! Guys, I didn't know what a fitness partnership looked or felt like until I met the U-fit team. You just have to let them be part of your journey, you won't regret it! The End

My personal trainer, Ron, has been a game-changer for me. His expertise in weight training and…read morepersonalized approach, after only one month, has helped me gain muscle and strength. The workouts are challenging, and I always leave feeling accomplished and energized. Has been quite a while since I have done any type of weight training, and finally made the decision that it was time to get back to a gym. Glad I made Underground Fitness my choice.

Top notch facility and coaching. My daughter has trained here for 3 years, recently my other…read moredaughter and I began training as well. Classes are technique focused and very well taught. No politics or drama - Coach Scott has a very clear curriculum that is required for each belt promotion. And they include quite a bit of self defense and explain how it applies in those situations. Male or female students - this place is the best! Challenging enough for a 20 year old male and safe enough for me as a 49 year old female!

It a great place to learn at and all the coaches are very nice and the ad a great leein experience…read moreto learn maritalart ther are a lot of great people toy can train with and everyone is nice I have been there for eigh years and it's just been great

As a patron who went there twice a week for a full year with my two little girls it was very…read moredisheartening to have to write this. From the beginning there was a lot of bad mouthing from a certain group of women that were making fun of this particular woman. The second incident was when "coach" Alejandra decided to stare me down twice at my children's class. Instead of talking to me about any issues or concerns Issa decided to move her to another class, never addressing me about it. As a business owner myself I know how to respect and communicate with the people that keep my business running. Would have loved my girls to be apart of the team but it doesn't seem that's what they wanted. Wish them the best and acknowledge these types of attitudes will only result in their business being affected.

Issa is a fantastic representation of what jiujitsu represents. He is a great coach and has created…read morea fantastic and very welcoming environment. Would reccomend to anyone looking to start their jiujitsu journey!

Great coaches and clean environment! Had an incident back in March 2015 where my keys got lost in…read moreanother city and someone found that I went to this gym. The gym helped this person get my keys back to me which I was super grateful for. Everyone was respectful here, and I had a great experience during my tenure at this gym.

Respect, confidence, discipline, and sportsmanship--these are all incredible qualities we want to…read moresee instilled in our kids and modeled by those around them. This place embodies exactly that! My family and I have been members for three years now, and I've been consistently impressed with both the kids' and adult programs. They offer BJJ ( Gi and no-go), wrestling, Muay Thai and woman's self defense. They continue to improve, and the classes are well-structured without any of the negativity sometimes associated with "MMA culture." Just genuinely good people from diverse backgrounds coming together to get better--both physically and mentally. If you're looking for a place to train, definitely check this place out!