Super friendly forms drop in, great teachers and space. Would definitely go back if I was in the…read morearea

Tag: 5 star all around experience - Coaching, Community, and Facility…read more Bottom Line: Our family has been training with Max and Mark Kafka since February 2017. The Grappler Station is one of the few places I'd give a true 5-star rating. Facility: The facility is excellent, everything is new! The mats that lie on top of a sub-floor supported by styrofoam provides an awesome surface for the kids and adults learning to throw, fall and grapple (even this 40+ 200lb dad). Coaching: Sensei Max is an outstanding coach and teacher. He has a lot of competition experience to share from his time on the mats and his time spent training with Olympic athletes and coaches. As an instructor, he possesses excellent command and charisma. My kids love his style! He keeps it fun but also makes sure the students are working hard and learning. Besides being an extremely technical judo athlete and coach, Sensei Max also emphasizes strong values in his curriculum such as leadership, motivation, nutrition and toughing it out. As a parent, this is great, as the kids learn this from another adult whom they respect which makes mom & dad sound less crazy and supplements our message as parents. Community: The group of parents, students, and adult practitioners have been great. We've met some awesome people through judo and Sensei Max & Mark provide a strong foundation for the culture of the gym. Some of the fun has been for birthdays, sledding parties, and movie nights. Overall, I feel extremely fortunate as a parent and martial artist to have found The Grappler Station and Sensei Max Kafka. The quality and level of instruction are superb. Minnesota is lucky to have a Judo Coach and leader of this caliber. Highest Recommendation!

I've been coming here for almost a year now, and I love it! The instructors, Fred and Cutler, are…read moreso helpful when teaching drills and during sparring. They make sure to push you, but will let you take a breather if you need one. Recently, we've been having a boxing coach, Coach John, come in and teach boxing. He gives us one heck of a workout, which is great when it comes to practicing boxing and Bahad Zu'bu. I'm a grad student and can afford to come because the student rate is so affordable - I can't say enough good things about this place!

Great teachers. Great authentic Filipino Martial Arts School.read more

Master Boltz,…read more Thank you, Ms. Kailey, and Mr. Tyson for a memorable birthday party for my son! He thoroughly enjoyed his day running through the obstacle course! The cake cutting with the sword was in true Boltz family martial arts style. We loved it. Thank you!

What started out as a summer camp option for our very active 1st grader has turned into a 2-3x/week…read morecommitment for him to continue working on his confidence and his self control while also learning Taekwondo. The staff is great with him. They get that he needs some extra encouragement to focus and they find ways to make it happen. When he failed one of his challenges, he was heartbroken, but Master Boltz talked to him afterwards to let him know it was okay and how he could improve. Mike engages him in each class, works so hard to keep him focused, and provides so much encouragement among the way. He's going to summer camp again this summer, and we're signing up his little brother to start Little Dragons in the fall. We're big fans and would recommend The Gym to anyone.

I love love love this aikido dojo. I'm a complete noob to all physical activity but wanted to try a…read moremartial art after watching Avatar: The Last Airbender. I chose Shuharikan because their approach to beginners is very open and fun. No "Bow to your sensei!" militaristic vibe here! Everyone is friendly and engaged in learning. No senseless drills, no hostility or anything that would turn off a beginner. They even have a low-impact aikido class on Thursdays. Great community and great people.

There is a reason that SMBTKD has been around for 30 years. This place is the real deal! Great,…read moredetailed instruction for kids and adults that truly embodies the ethics and spirit of Tae Kwon Do and martial arts training.

I started up at Kitsune Karate in their beginner adult Karate class 3 years ago and I have loved it…read moreever since. The instructors are extremely knowledgable and care about each individuals growth, no matter what the level. The perfect amount of fun and a good workout, Kitsune Karate hosts several events and seminars throughout the year featuring world-class instructors ensuring the students get the best possible learning experiences. Can't recommend it enough!

This Tae Kwon Do school is the best. Master Joe is an excellent mentor and teacher, as are all the…read moreblack belts who teach as well. My son has gained confidence, has more resilience in tough situations, and is getting stronger physically. He is learning what it really means to work towards a goal and achieve it while learning values and ethics that are needed in life. Thank you Master Joe, Mrs. Agnes and the entire Spirit TKD family, we are grateful for you!

I'm a fan of Snap Fitness. Becoming a member is cheap (especially if you join with a group for a…read morefamily plan) and it opens you up to any of their locations. Very convenient. Now that I've stopped at a few of their other locations, I have to say that this location, the one I frequent the most being that it's just a couple blocks from home, isn't the best. I'll start with the pros - the staffer is awesome. I've only ever seen one woman staffing this location but she is always very friendly and helpful. They landed themselves a hard worker :) The other big pro is the location. On Snelling, just north of Summit, this spot is so quick and easy to get to. Especially when you live three blocks away. But that's also one of the con's too. It's a small sized Snap, with a big time crowd. I frequently have trouble parking in the lot it shares with multiple other businesses which is always a drag. The other issue is that this location gets packed after work and it only has 9 ellipticals/treadmills which are often completely full. This place gets the job done, I just know you can enjoy your experience more at another location.

Having belonged here for a while, I now wish there was a little more privacy for the women who…read moredon't want to be goggled at