I called David at Full curl Archery and he was super helpful. I told the bow I wanted and he said…read morehe would get it all set up and ready for me. I got there a few days later, and just like he said it was all ready to go. Super helpful and very friendly, knew a lot about archery and the correct set ups to use for every hunt!

I took a BOW archery 101 course here through fish and game…read more I absolutely fell in love with the archery course and ended up visiting the store again to buy a bow for myself. The most friendly owners. I ended up joining an archery league through FCA once a week for 9 weeks. It was a really fun time and I looked forward to every Wednesday coming to the shop to shoot in league. Everyone was super friendly and gave me lots of advice and pointers. I totally recommend FCA for a new person getting into archery, or wanting to get into archery. Very welcoming environment and not intimidating at all. So happy I found this place!

We LOVE Krav Maga -- it's been amazing for our son! He started in Tiny Tots three years ago and…read morestill can't wait for every class. Corey, Sheena, and Paul are incredible with the kids, teaching not just self-defense but confidence, discipline, and respect. The growth we've seen in him has been incredible. If you're thinking about signing up, don't wait -- you'll be so glad you did!

If you're looking into martial arts for self defense, forget that and train in Krav Maga instead. I…read moreheard about it years ago back in Arizona and always wanted to learn but never had an opportunity before moving to Anchorage. If you want a detailed explanation of what it is then you should Google it but the simple answer, it's a close quarters combat system designed for real world scenarios. It was created for the Israeli military and considering Israel has been in constant conflict since...forever, that's good enough for me. The gym is really nice and very well maintained, there's brand new equipment everywhere you look. Cory, the instructor is very approachable and makes the classes fun and engaging. He's very knowledgeable about his practice and super down to earth. That being said, he's also legitimately terrifying! Lol, I've only been to one class so far and I'm going again tonight but some of the techniques he's demonstrated are straight up scary. I'm a registered nurse and I can honestly say in my professional medical opinion that everything he teaches would cause severe and potentially permanent damage to an attacker. Whether you have any experience or not, he really takes skill level into account so everyone is learning something new. I would highly recommend trying them out if your interested in learning self defense.

You could improve by having your staff obtain child care for their kids while they are working. A…read morefemale staff member is allowed to have her kid wonder around unsupervised during classes. It's clear he is not getting enough attention from mom because he is always moody and frowning. Whatever that's their business however he is also territorial and mean to other sibling waiting around the gym. Very unprofessional

My son loves the nano ninja class. The instructor is stern, but this insures the kids have a safe…read moreenvironment. I appreciate seeing this as a parent. This is our second class, and I have seen milestones in my son's learning. We will definitely be signing up for a membership.

My daughter LOVES this place. She had a couple of bullying issues at school and we wanted to build…read moreher confidence while also instilling discipline, respect, and skill in defending herself. She has gotten all of these things in spades and more from Sensei Okamoto and Shane. I cannot praise this facility enough for their commitment to their students and keeping their standards high. Kids with positive adult role models in the home and outside the home generally do better in life. The studies are there. The proof is in the pudding. It's calculable and observable. My kid was a good child before the classes (or at least that's what many have told me) but it doesn't hurt to continue to foster their good traits and positively reward that behavior with a fun activity. Big plus is that she's active physically and learning about health and wellness. She has made awesome friends in class, has an amazing time, and leaves with a huge smile.

I studied with Okamotos since age 15. I earned my first degree black belt there and later went on…read moreto become the instructor at the Eagle River location for awhile. Okamoto's instilled in me the values of self discipline and determination. The school also helped me develop my competitive edge. I later went on to become the lead singer of the multi platinum rock band FUEL for a number of years, and now I'm a first year medical student. I owe much of my success to Okamoto Sensei!

I met three amazing folks yesterday, all who proudly work with the Red Cross of Alaska. With…read morereports of floods and storm related damage on the West Coast of Alaska, they all were focused and ready. I was impressed by their dedication and commitment to all Alaskans and their plan to get out there to help as soon as possible. Support the work of the Alaska operation and help those affected during any Alaska disaster.

Just finished BLS/CPR course and it was interactive and fun! The instructor, who is a full time…read morefirefighter/medic came off a night shift and had so much energy and passion about what he was teaching - very informative and made me feel more comfortable and confident in my skills. And it only took up 2 hrs of a Saturday morning. Good skills to have - hope I never have to use them :D He also teaches other types of First Aid/CPR/AEDS courses; check it out here -- http://www.straightaheadrescue.com/ I gave only 4 stars for the on-line portion of the class that you must take prior to attending the hands-on session. It seemed a little "buggy." You have to use mouse clicks to simulate chest compression and there was some lag so I couldn't get a feel for how fast I needed to give chest compressions - but the hands-on portion made up for it.

my child has been going here for several years. this place has helped her improve herself so much…read more she has also met some of her closest friends here. the evening classes, day camps, and after school programs have all been such enjoyable experiences for my kid. parents, if your kid is looking for a place to do martial arts, SEND THEM HERE. the instructors/masters/teachers are all amazing.

We originally were looking for a taekwondo school for our daughter who is seven. It's such an…read moreamazing family atmosphere that I ended up signing up as well. They cater to all ages and anyone at any level can benefit from the school. They really treat you like a family and I love the core values that they teach. Our daughter is learning to be respectful to her parents, to herself, and to her belongings. We have such a great time in class and it's a fantastic work out. Her confidence is building by the day. I highly recommend AK family Taekwondo, Master Lee and Master Seo are such kind and patient instructors. We look forward to every class!

I went to this school Very good school Id recommend it to any disabled family or others as well…read more Rhonda LAuriault

We just finished our first needle felted class here…read more What a wonderful space and a prime location off Dimond. The owner and the primary instructor is a great teacher and I am already excited to figure out which class I am going to take next! We learned that there are going to be guest teachers at this space as well. They offer needle felting, welt felting, crochet, knitting, macrame... Basically the sky's the limit! There is an open studio on Friday to come and learn from other artists. This is truly a gem for Anchorage.

I have taken 3 classes here and each one has been so fun! You don't have to be super-crafty or…read morecreative either. Perfect for beginners and skilled people alike. Darcel walks through every step of the process and makes sure you leave with a creation you can be proud of. Also, she GENEROUSLY opens her facility to the public for craft nights on Friday evenings. I cannot recommend this place enough.