Kettlebell workouts effectively combine both cardio and strength-training. Whether you have never…read moretouched a kettlebell in your life, or you are seeking to increase the intensity of your current workout, this class is ideal. Errol is a patient, enthusiastic and experienced instructor. His class is vigorous, I always leave feeling stronger and sore-in-a-good way. You will definitely work up a sweat and feel the burn after!

Maestro is a lifesaver. With a job involving sitting at the desk all day, I was slowly turning into…read morea low-energy unmotivated slob. After regularly attending Maestro's kettlebell and boot camp classes for just over four months, I feel great and see muscles that were well hidden for quite a few years. Errol is a terrific teacher whose skill set goes well beyond just training. Errol builds his classes around the student, varying the intensity and approach depending the student's strengths and abilities. If a particular exercise is not right, Errol offers multiple alternatives to achieve the best result. Getting in shape with Maestro has been a great experience and I look forward to a healthier and stronger me.

Metatron fitness is the best place to get fit and learn how to fight. They have the best trainers,…read morewho focus on your technique and helping you to achieve your goals. Highly recommend to give it a try.

Our son is going to karate in the Metatron. In this center is great coaches and amazing atmosphere!…read moreWe met a lot of champions there. After the first class our son was so excited and he wanted to be a part of this great sport center! Now his dream to be as good as his teacher - sensei Georgiy !

So the whole time I was going I should have been checking in here oh welps…read more So at first I thought he was a douche. He was mean and so unapproachable. Then I realized that is his approach at getting ppl to work out. No coddling, do the work, push yourself. I would have continued going afte my groupon but he changed his price that he offered on me and i didn't appreciate that. yes I realize that you have to make money and you are a brand, a business but at the same time you need to focus on customer service and honor prices.

Well.. this is awkward. The cover photo is of the instructor for the class I took... and well, I…read morewasn't expecting that much... muscle. Whoops... excuse my distraction. Anyhow... I checked out Infighting Shape after they offered an amazing deal on Groupon. I think it may have been $49 for 10 classes or something like that. I wasn't going to miss out on it. I was sort of meh about the boxing class offered, but the Combat Cardio class sounded very interesting, so I signed up. I'm unsure about the affiliation between Infighting and Complete Body... but the class was at Complete Body and it's a very well-equiped gym. Lots of very fit (and great looking) male trainers... everywhere. And yea, workout stuff too. Distracted again. The class itself is great. I must admit that it seemed a bit disorganized, but I think it was a function of so many newcomers taking advantage of the Groupon. We started out with drills involving wall sits, pushups, and some type of throwing motion with kettle weights. Like, I wanted to give up almost instantly. But the instructor (guy in the pic) has a way of speaking in the right tone to keep you moving and motivated. Next we learned about Olympic lifting and the instructor gave us one and one attention, critiquing our form and providing guidance. Next we did a series of circuits that involved some type of martial arts, mountain climbers, scary jumps onto elevated surfaces, high knees and some motion that I wasn't coordinated enough to do without the instructor snickering at me (lightheartedly, of course). This is definitely not the type of exercise I'm used to. I'm more, laying on a mat in a pilates class doing minimal movements and getting a good workout. This is like tons of lifting and exertion. It was an excellent change of pace. Most of the participants were newcomers and the instructor did a great job of keeping people motivated and being accomodating to varying skill levels. I was sore immediately after the class. Two days later, my arms and back are still sore. The best workout I've gotten in a class setting in a while -- comparable to the aches I feel post a personal training session. Unlike other Groupon fitness deals, I will definitely go back to Infighting Shape!!

This is a great Martial arts school Shihan Jerry is an amazing instructor. Students are friendly…read moreand the school is big and very clean.

The best of both worlds, Yoshitsune and Hakko Ryu Jujutsu. Sensei Fred and Sensei Jerry are world…read moreclass teachers of these amazing traditional Japanese martial arts. Come train with this dojo family!

I always wanted to do martial arts but never had the chance when I was young. So when I got older I…read morestarted looking at different martial arts schools just for a good workout. I checked out Ju Jitsu, Karate, Tae Kwon Do schools not knowing what to expect and found myself talking to a lot of "martial arts factory salesmen" running the schools. When I met MASTER MA for the first time he immediately struck me as a REAL instructor and the friendliest person you'll ever meet. I did a trial lesson and, although I was very intimidated, they explained things in a way that made sense and made me more confident and comfortable as it went. I joined and built myself up over the years. I'm very happy I picked this school. The lineage and the instruction you receive is undoubtedly authentic as you can trace the instructors training through Grandmaster Kang the owner of the schools (who's father trained in the FIRST Tae Kwon Do school in Korea). Some students go to class almost every day and some students go once a week or so but the instructors keep everyone on pace for their goals and there are many black belts that help out as well. I'm in the adult classes but seeing the kids classes everyday, I'm amazed how far the kids come no matter what their skill level and maturity is when they start, the instructors do a great job of keeping everyone in line, in shape, and having fun, all while imparting knowledge. Tae Kwon Do is such a great work out, the system has a generous learning curve, and you find yourself in great shape overall (cardio endurance and strength) with increased physical ability, this school is the best choice and the classes ranging from traditional, sparring, cardio, stretching, etc.. are always fun and different.

To comment on the other reviewer Alexander S... perhaps you had such a bad experience with TKT…read morebecause youre such a Dumbass... TKANG is the best taekwondo school you can find. They don't just hire instructors off the street,. Each instructor was a student and have been with TKT for at least 15 years.They only hire from within and are very particular about how they conduct their business. They take particular interest in each of their students which is a high feat in itself. If you are dedicated to the art of taekwondo and show you take it seriously the instructors make it a point to work on every aspect to ensure you will improve in your strengths and perfect what you excel at. If you are lacking in any particular aspect perhaps it s because you need to work harder at it or put more practice in. By the way what other martial arts school encourages you to attend every day? TKT is an elite school.

Home of Hagihara Shihan, pioneer instructor in the US…read more Beautiful dojo, plenty of room to be thrown around. All instructors are highly qualified. Friendly and warm place to train Aikido.

Full disclosure; I started practicing with LIA in 1987. I moved to Maryland in 2011, but whenever I…read moreget back to LI, I practice there. This is THE place to practice on Long Island. Hagihara sensei (a first generation aikidoist) has been teaching since 1964. All the instructors at LIA are his students, and they are all extremely talented, yet each has a different approach. Some are trained in multiple martial arts. All care deeply about teaching. The mat space is big (except when there are huge seminars), and cleaned daily by the students. There are even "lounging areas" to accommodate parties (which occur often), or just the times when people want to chill after class with a drink. The only downside - it doesn't *look* like a dojo from outside. So if you're casually driving by, you might miss it.

I can't say enough about Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! My husband walked in there 5 years ago…read morelooking for something my son and he could do together. Since my son was 5 at the time they would obviously be in separate classes, but my husband liked the idea of place they could go together, a studio they could share. What it became was a second home! My husband started jiu jitsu, my son the tiny tigers program. They asked me to try boxing but I politely declined. After about a year of them asking and my husband and son having so much fun and getting really fit, I decided to give it a try! And to my surprise it was so much fun and a hell of a workout! Next thing I knew it was all three of us at the dojo on a Friday night and we were loving it. What is so awesome about this studio is the love and care the instructors put into teaching and creating a community. Suddenly we were all training with people from all walks of life and it felt so nice. The neighborhood I had known for years suddenly felt bigger and I felt so much more connected. In a city where we can tend to get used to keeping to ourselves, it was nice to feel part of something. Five years later, all I can say is things continue to get better! My brother in law just joined and my son has graduated to the basic jiu jitsu class. My son is now on the mat training with his Dad and his Uncle! There's something really special about that. This dojo is for everyone, young, old, in-between, just starting to work out or seasoned athletes. The reason it is for everyone, is because of the teachers. They teach with heart, compassion and discipline. The whole experience has brought my family closer and I recommend this studio for anyone who is looking for a workout that nourishes the body and soul. -Christine Nichols

I love Brooklyn BJJ. I have been coming for about a year and a half and this dojo and the amazing…read morecommunity they have built has really transformed me. I came in on a lark to try Muay Thai, at the behest of a friend. Guess who stuck around and is now also doing Jui Jitsu? The adult classes are diverse - young adults, parents, older folks. And many of the parents have children that take the youth classes (they're so fun to watch!). They do private classes if you're nervous to try it in a class. Even if you don't think you are into the martial arts, the nurturing, inclusive environment fostered by the instructors is truly something I look forward to at the end of the day. They shoot people texts if they haven't been in in awhile... you may find that annoying or pressuring, but I find that encouraging actually, especially since I can tell its sincere. Instructors are aware of your progress and are constantly helping you improve. And regardless of whether you want a black belt (they tell everyone they're on that journey to black belt once they start. I found that a little intimidating but it's so much fun that it's not something I think about so much. The journey is a helluva time) its a great workout - mix of cardio and strength for Muay Thai and Jui Jitsu, but for the latter, it mixes in a great mental workout too. As Professor Skyer says, it's never too late to start. I'm so glad I did. PS. I won't mince words, it's not cheap but its not more expensive than Equinox. But its the best investment in yourself, really. I'd rather spend those dollars on making myself stronger and healthier anyway. I'd drag more of my friends here if they lived closer!

Lee has been an exceptional trainer if mine now for over 5 years. Even through COVID he was…read morededicated to teaching online. Lee has also commuted to do 1:1 sessions when i couldn't make it in to his NYC location even when i requested a 4am start time. Always on time, reliable and helped me achieve and continue to push towards my personal goals.

Lee is the type of trainer who will redefine what you thought your limits were, then push you past…read morethem. He is dedicated and passionate about his craft and comes in on ten from the first minute of class to the last- and oftentimes beyond. He's like this mad scientist, constantly changing things up so you never get bored. His boxing drills are challenging, dynamic and intense- yet repetitive enough to give you ample chance to pick up the combos, or die trying. Don't expect to be coddled, don't expect to leave looking cute. This trainer is the hard-core real deal for anyone hoping to reach their highest level of physical conditioning.