Terrible business practices! My close friends booked this space well in advance for their ten-year…read moreold son's birthday party. They put down a security deposit and sent out invitations. Out of the blue, Velocity Sports decided to cancel their booking in favor of another event that came up after the birthday party was already scheduled. What kind of people do that?!? Needless to say, their greedy behavior has resulted in a very disappointed ten year old boy. Don't trust these people for your events!

I would like to commend Deviny Ho, the operations director, on how she handled a situation…read more.... I witnessed a child that was finished with his session and waiting for his mother to pick him up. He was a quite restless. He played with equipment in an unsupervised area. When asked to wait at the lobby, he brought a heavy medicine ball to toss in the lobby. When asked to put it away, he played with merchandise in the front. Deviny kept her cool the entire time, speaking to him in a friendly manner, suggesting things for him to do in the lobby, while he complained how bored he was waiting for his ride. Note to parents: if you know your child can be a handful, please make it an effort to be there early, waiting for your child to finish. This is a business... a sports training facility, not a day care center! The busy staff does not have time to supervise on a 1on 1 basis.

Brooklyn and Mia are truly outstanding gymnastics coaches! Their passion, patience, and dedication…read moreshine through in every practice. They create a positive, encouraging environment where every athlete feels supported and motivated to do their best. Mia brings amazing energy and enthusiasm to every session, making practices both challenging fun. Brooklyn is a god sent with her amazing patience with all the boys. Thank you rise gym!

I had the pleasure of having my child in Coach Mias' class. She was patient and focused with all of…read morethe children. While the gym was hot l, she made the best of it with the children. My child walked in nervous and walked out overjoyed. This is my child's first time in gymnastics and I was nervous but Coach Mia was open for discussion and helped calm my nerves. She also gave me tips on things my child can do in between sessions. I highly recommend you sign you kids up and if her classes are available put them in!! You won't regret it!! I overheard other parents saying she was good at birthday parties as well.

I took advantage of their new customer promo and have completed 14 classes so far between the…read moreManhattan Beach and Redondo Beach locations. A little background: I'm new to the area, and I did lagree for about 1.5 years when I lived near Arcadia. The machines there were the newer Megaformers, with black, white, and grey springs. At MDR, since they've been established longer in the South Bay, the machines are older generation, with red, orange, and yellow springs. They also have various footholds and handlebars set at different heights. Since I trained on the newer models, I'm still getting used to these older ones at MDR, and it can be a bit confusing. Sometimes I catch myself looking for footholds, or reaching for the wrong handlebar since I'm used to just one bar. That said, lagree is a fantastic full-body workout that targets your abs, legs, arms, and glutes. I still get a challenging, sweaty session every time, it is brutal in the best way. The instructors are helpful, and I don't mind the hands-on adjustments since that's how you actually learn and improve. I'm just not ready to commit to a long-term membership yet, given the South Bay pricing. Parking is plentiful, in the large shared lot with CVS and Bristol Farms.

Lindsey was very kind and I had a great first time experience with pilates. It was challenging & I…read moregot a full body workout, I am looking forward to many sessions in the future. Great customer service! I got my parking validated but still had to pay $3 in garage so I would look for street parking. Make sure to bring your own grippy socks, if not you can get a pair ($17+) at the studio.

Systems training center camp review:…read more Our kids had an amazing experience at Systems Training Center Summer Camp! Every week brought a new theme that kept them excited to come back--from movie making and engineering challenges to building a utopian city and exploring cultures from around the world through food, dances, and traditions. The camp does a great job balancing indoor activities with fun walks outside, giving the kids plenty of opportunities to stay active while learning. More than anything, it's a safe, encouraging environment where kids can be loud, get messy, make mistakes, learn from them, and build confidence and independence along the way. The staff truly cares about the kids, and you can see it in everything they do. If you're looking for a summer camp that's fun, creative, educational, and helps your child grow, I highly recommend Systems Training Center. It's a place every parent should consider!

Important note: This review pertains specifically to the Systems Training Center Summer Camp, not…read morethe dojo's regular martial arts instruction. My son attended the summer camp/day program only and was not enrolled as a regular martial arts student. I enrolled my son hoping for a fun, safe, and well-supervised summer experience. Unfortunately, that was not our experience, and I would not enroll him again. The camp often felt disorganized and seemed to operate without much advance planning. Activities appeared to change from day to day, and there was little evidence of a structured program. The first warning sign came during my son's first week. After only a few days, he came home, burst into tears, sobbed in my arms for more than ten minutes, and begged me not to make him return. He described the environment as "overwhelming" and "overstimulating" because of the constant screaming, yelling, and disruptive behavior from some campers. Those concerns continued throughout the summer. To be clear, I understand children sometimes struggle with emotional regulation and behavior. My concern is not that children are expected to be perfect. My concern is that I expect adults supervising a children's camp to appropriately manage disruptive or aggressive behavior, protect all campers, and provide an environment where children feel safe. Based on both what I observed and what my son consistently reported, I did not feel that happened. For example, my son reported that one camper became upset during a game, ran at him while screaming, and grabbed at his clothing. He also reported this was not an isolated incident but part of a pattern of repeated screaming, tantrums, and disruptive behavior from this camper and another camper that made him increasingly uncomfortable attending camp. My biggest concerns, however, involved supervision and safety outside the dojo. My son reported that counselors took campers on neighborhood "ninja walks" and encouraged them to practice parkour on nearby structures, including climbing a structural wall at a neighboring apartment complex using decorative rocks as footholds. He also reported a counselor challenged the children about who was "brave enough" to jump from what he estimated was a very high wall into an enclosed area below. My son declined to participate because he felt uncomfortable and became so distressed that he cried. What surprised me most was that I was never informed campers would routinely leave the dojo for these neighborhood activities. Nothing in the written materials or waiver explained that campers would be practicing parkour throughout the surrounding neighborhood. The paperwork states parents would receive advance notice of field trips. In my opinion, taking campers outside the dojo and throughout the neighborhood constitutes an off-site activity that parents should be informed about beforehand. When I later spoke with the camp director, she confirmed that these neighborhood "ninja walks" are a regular part of camp and stated they have permission from neighboring property owners to use parking lots, areas between buildings, and other structures. That was the first time I had heard that explanation. She also said part of the camp's philosophy is "stretching the kids to their limits." While I support helping children build confidence and resilience, I believe those challenges should occur in a carefully supervised environment with clear communication to parents. I also had concerns about security. During the entire camp session, I was never asked to show identification when picking up my son. On multiple occasions, counselors were on their phones when I entered the dojo and did not even look up to acknowledge who had come through the door. The surrounding neighborhood also concerned me. During drop-off and pick-up, I observed several individuals who appeared homeless and/or intoxicated. One individual in particular was dirty, disheveled, and wearing torn, soiled clothing. I watched him stand outside the dojo for several minutes with his face pressed against the glass doors and his hands cupped around his eyes so he could look inside and watch the children. Learning that campers were routinely taken on walks through this same neighborhood only increased my concern. When I discussed these issues with the director, I did not feel my concerns about supervision, behavior management, communication with parents, or safety were meaningfully addressed. Every family has different expectations, and some children may have a wonderful experience here. This review simply reflects ours. I was looking for a camp with consistent supervision, proactive communication, thoughtful behavior management, and strong safety practices. Based on what I personally observed and what my son consistently reported, I do not feel this summer camp met those expectations, and I would not enroll him again.

My daughter and son love self defense class. My son just started boxing definitely learning from…read morecoach John

Best gym, people and facility for families, fighters and athletes in the South Bay hands down and…read moreI've trained all over the world. Triton truly is a special place. Insanely fair prices too for what you get.

Came here for open mat. It was a great time. They welcomed me with open arms. It helped that we…read morewere members at another Cobrinha location. The facility was really nice and huge. They even have a weight training area and a separate room for parents. Champions are made here. If you are in the area and just looking for a place to train or interested in competing, definitely check them out.

Love how all coaches patiently work with little kids. They are very flexible working with the…read moreschedule.

Great place with great vibes! Run with passion, knowledge and a genuine care for people. Truly one…read moreof a kind gem in the South Bay.

Jackie and the team at Game Ready are amazing! My daughter has been going there for a little over a…read moremonth and we are already seeing improvements on and off the soccer field. My daughter loves going and feels challenged every time!

Fit Kids has been such a fun and positive base for my daughter. She began her gymnastics journey…read morehere and has thrived through knowledgeable instructors who can relate to the class. It's been quite easy to schedule make ups or swap days or times thanks to Amanda at the Front Desk. The answer was always "yes!" One of my favorite parts of Fit Kids program is the progression structure. The gymnasts are evaluated every week and when they're ready they get a certificate. Once certs are complete, they move up. It's been nice to see the girl move through different classes by promotion. Thank you Fit Kids for all you've given us.

We love fit kids for my two girls 9/6. We especially like the Redondo Beach location which seems…read morelike a larger location with multiple viewing locations for parents and they even have a quiet area upstairs with windows. I really have seen my 9 year old grow in her skills in the past 5 months and even my 6 year old who is very shy likes going! We use school funds from our charter program which is a great help.