Great Space, great people, great classes. You feel good…read morevibes from the moment you walk in, and you can tell that Lucas knows what he is talking about whenever he explains a concept. Training is very hard, but at the same time, invites all sorts of people, and not only competitors.

I'm disappointed with the kids' program. There is no real team, no clear training plan, and almost…read moreno communication with parents about their children's progress. Kids come to class and leave, but where is the development? Stripes are given for attendance. I see children with gray belts who still lack basic skills. It's also unclear how students are assigned to groups. Younger children who were good training partners were moved to the older group, while the children who stayed behind are often left training with kids who just lie on the floor instead of participating. We gave this academy chance after chance and did everything we could to make it work. But the attention seems to go to a select few children. More and more kids keep joining, while the quality of training does not improve. To me, this feels like a business focused on enrollment and payments rather than the children's progress. If you want your child to grow and truly learn jiu-jitsu, look for a more serious school.

This place is great. The camaraderie, the training, the patience, everything. Being brand new,…read morenobody here made me feel out of place. They let you know, they were once brand new themselves. When they see you improve, even just a tiny bit, they let you know and congratulate you. It's an amazing feeling. Makes you comfortable and able to continue coming back and growing.

Top Martial Arts is more than a gym- it is a family! My Son started Jiujitsu here to gain some…read moreconfidence, and he has grown so much! A year into Jiujitsu, and he was able to compete at Pans out in California with the support of his teammates, and coaches! Jae Ho Lee is the owner, and truly cares about the individual. Your child, and you will grow in ways you never imagined. I started training here as well, and it something I am proud to be part of and I can appreciate all of my Son's hard work much better! Side Note- parents, let the coaches fulfill their role, and your child's needs will be met! Confidence, competition, health, stress reduction... the list goes on for all of the things you can gain by giving Jiujitsu at Top Martial Arts a try!

I loooooove ATA Steele Creek! I Googled "Taekwondo" and they were the first company to pop up...and…read moreI'll be forever grateful for that. My daughter has so much fun and is literally always laughing and smiling and having so much fun during class (the other kids also). Since then my daughter's focus and confidence has soared! They teach showing respect by bowing to their coaches and leaders and also by saying "yes sir and yes ma'am. The fact that you can tell everyone is having fun; even the coaches and leaders, is amazing! Many of the younger leaders have been there since they were very young so you can definitely feel the "family vibe" of the place. They also do a "show and tell" where the students bring art work and they get star patches for their uniform/shirt. We love this place and now my teenage nieces have also started and are loving it! Thank you ATA Steele Creek!!!

Our son has been a student at ATA Steele Creek for nearly 3 years, and we are loving it! We…read moreimmediately knew we found the right martial arts program, and we're so grateful to Mr. Esposito and the amazing team of instructors who are devoted to instilling discipline, confidence, respect, perseverance and some pretty amazing skills in all their students. And I have to give a special shout out to Miss Michelle, who makes everyone feel like a special part of the ATA family. The instructors maintain high standards of discipline, commitment and effort (while also making it fun!), and it definitely shows in the amazing progress our son has made since joining. We highly recommend ATA Steele Creek!

If you are looking for a welcoming BJJ gym in the area to train at when you are in town or even to…read morecall home, this is your best bet. Warm and welcoming, great experience.

I met Michael at a local tournament a few years ago and knew that if I ever made a trip to…read moreCharlotte that I would make it a point to come train at his gym. Lucky me, I was sent to Charlotte for a few months for a clinical rotation and got to check his gym out. As soon as I walked in, everybody greeted me, introduced themselves, and shook my hand. I had a great feeling right away and immediately felt right at home. I am recovering from a recent knee surgery, and Michael made sure to let everyone know to take it easy on my knee, and I never once felt that I was in danger of re-injuring myself. Highly recommend this gym. It is located in a great area, there is tons of mat space, they keep it nice and clean, and everyone comes in to work hard and push each other. So happy to be here for the next couple of months and train with these monsters. OSS!!

After relocating to Charlotte with years of martial arts experience, I did extensive research to…read morefind a gym that realistically covers all aspects of self-defense. That search led me to Ryan Hoover and Fit to Fight--and it exceeded every expectation.This isn't just a 5-star review; it is an open letter of appreciation. Here is what sets them apart: World-Class Leadership: Ryan, Amber, and Riley Hoover are incredible, highly accessible coaches who frequently teach classes themselves. Elite, Consistent Coaching: Every single coach and Black Belt is exceptional. There is no such thing as a bad class here. Complete Combat Curriculum: They train you for reality--covering everything from de-escalation and kickboxing to grappling, street-scenario jiu-jitsu, and weapons defense. Evolving & Relevant: The curriculum updates constantly to address ever-changing, real-world threats. Inclusive Community: You will train alongside everyone from teenagers to impressive 70-year-olds in an environment where everyone knows your name. Genuine Care: They truly care about your safety, growth, and well-being.Though I recently had to relocate back to the West Coast, Fit to Fight remains the gold standard. I fully plan to return for their intensive workshops. To Ryan and the entire coaching staff: keep doing what you do. It matters.

I cant believe I have not reviewed this before. I have been going here infrequently since it opened…read moreor shortly there after. The reason for the infrequency is that it is a solid 25 min drive for me without traffic. Add in week day traffic and that turns into an hour. Otherwise, I'd be here all the time. The staff is super friendly. The bag classes are my favorite and a really tough workout. The intro classes are great as well. The first 15 mins of "warm up" is probably the toughest work out then it is on to learning basic skills. It's such a great work out and the training is great for self defense. They have another location in Gastonia if you live closer to there. I highly recommend them.

I can't get enough of this Pilates/reformer class! You work out your full body and it's always a…read morechallenge. The instructors are friendly and correct you as needed to help challenge your body. Definitely in my regular workout routine.

Wow what an intense workout! Came here yesterday for the Yelp Fit Club event. This location opened…read morethis summer and it is located in the Stonecrest shopping center near Dulce Lusso. The space is nicely done and the classes are smaller (I think around 12 people) which I really like because the instructor is able to help you make adjustments if your technique is off. You do need to sign up online for classes since the class size is smaller and they need to guarantee a place for you. They offer a new client 3 pack special for a discounted rate. Our instructor was Arthur and he was great! Very encouraging and he made you want to keep going even though your body was telling you to stop ha. The classes are 40 minutes and done on the Megaformer - it's a machine that helps keep your core engaged at all times and takes pressure off of joints. If you've ever done core exercises with gliders at the gym it's like that on steroids. Seriously one of the most difficult classes that I have ever taken. I do weights 5-6 days per week but I don't do a lot of fatiguing my muscles. The exercises are all slowed down so you really get that muscle fatigue. Great workout, great instructor, great location!

I have been incredibly happy with this gym!! My daughter has grown both as a person and as a…read moregymnast so much here! The team coaches do an amazing job of balancing hard work with high expectations with fun! They have an incredibly encouraging environment. Progress over perfection all day long. They will absolutely work on the fine tune details, along with celebrating the small achievements. Something we love is that the girls are always up training along with working on their current level. It builds so much confidence for them to safely try skills in the next level and then get them competition ready (as opposed to just barely learning them needing them to be perfect quickly). Kids leave with a smile in their face and "do I have to go home I want to do more". The owners are incredibly straight up people. They value family. Theirs and yours. Family first, gymnastics second. Yes training is important but your family comes first. Their parent communication is extremely open and feedback is plentiful.

My child came here three years ago from another facility in the area. The other facility refused to…read moresee the ability my child exhibits. I had my child attend one class at NLGA and they immediately recommended her into the intermediate recreational class instead of the "beginners" class she was being held to. Within two years, one of which obstructed by COVID , my child became a state champion for SC and placed on the Silver SC State Representative Team at Regionals. The coaches at NLGA push their gymnast to be goal driven and strive to be their best through love and support!!! I, as a parent, could not ask for anything more!!!!

I took the online "Boundaries 101" class and WOW! It exceeded my expectations for finding value and…read morepeace in my life. I took the class because it advertised to help "highly sensitive people" and since childhood I've been admonished for that. Well Ana helped me turn it into a superpower. What a different perspective! It's been over a month since I first started practicing the tools she gives and I'm very pleased. Ana is knowledgeable, personable and her personal insights are very helpful. I would highly recommend her and looking forward to working with her in the future.

Ana is an amazing therapist and coach. She listens to you and helps you discover what is best for…read moreyour body instead of telling you what you should be doing. Everybody's body is different and it is such a relief to find a coach that is helping me discover what is best for me and my health.