By far the best mixed martial arts gym for kids in Florida. The head instructor Rafael is a world…read moreclass practitioner, his technique and knowledge of the sport is second to none. The way that they teach to the kids is fantastic my 2 kids 7 years old twins boy and girl love it!!! The environment is also great and the other training kids make they feel welcomed and they more then happy to teach one's to each other. I am so happy to be part of excelente trying and family place . Ellie Buccelli

I visited this gym while on vacation in Deerfield. I was welcomed just like I am welcomed at my gym…read moreback home. Everyone in the gym (professors, coaches, training partners, front desk, etc) was super supportive and friendly. I highly recommend this establishment for both new and experienced grapplers!

Is the best school in town with the best instructors! They give the best to discipline and…read moreGuidance, the students end up very successful in life I highly recommend!

We went to this place for about a year. My son worked with an instructor and sadly, that good…read moreinstructor left to go to college. Grandmaster Bonaparte knew about this, but did not make plans for a replacement instructor. My son was supposed to continue with a class since his instructor had left. We waited for Grandmaster to follow up with us. When he finally did he said my son could not be in the class and he said he had no one available to give him private lessons. To add insult to injury, Mr. Bonaparte took a week simply to return our phone call. We thought Martial Arts were for building up a student, not leaving them hanging out to dry.

Our whole family loves Kimura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!…read more Both of my daughters and my husband train here, and my girls actually started as young as 3 years old. They absolutely love it, and as a parent, I see so many benefits. It's amazing for discipline, keeps kids active and in shape, and most importantly -- teaches them confidence and self-defense. Honestly, I feel like this kind of training helps prevent bullying situations because kids learn how to stand up for themselves. There are classes for different age groups, as well as programs for adults, which makes it great for the whole family. The first trial class is free, which is a great way to try it out. For the trial, kids are provided with a school uniform -- sometimes it may be a bit big, but that's totally fine just for the first class. After that, you can purchase the proper uniform in your child's size (usually includes a T-shirt, pants, gi jacket, and belt). Kids typically train about twice a week, and older students can attend more often. The staff is always polite, respectful, and very patient with kids -- they really know how to connect with different personalities. The coaches are charismatic, engaging, and know how to keep children interested and motivated. Another big plus -- convenient parking, and parents can stay and watch the class while sitting comfortably on a bench. The facility also has two restrooms and a water fountain. Overall, we're very happy we found this place. Highly recommend for families looking for a supportive and structured environment for their kids!

Really happy with the Kimura class. The coaches are patient, kind, and great with young kids. My…read morechild enjoys going and is learning discipline, focus, and confidence in a fun way. Highly recommend for little ones!

I've been training at Tri-Star for about 4 years. The training is unique and tailored to each…read morestudent. It's far from your typical "karate daycare". The instructors and students are passionate about the art. Tri-Star offers programs for all ages and skill levels. If you're looking for something to help your child build focus, respect, and confidence, Tri-Star is the place. If you're tired of the same old gym routine and feel like learning something new, setting new goals, and still getting a great workout, Tri-Star offers classes for working adults. If you're at all interested in training in a traditional martial art, I highly recommend Tri-Star Karate Academy.

Starting over as an almost 40 year old isn't easy, but Master Jerry Wiles has been nothing but…read moreencouraging. He's an excellent teacher with an impressive resume. I've not regretted my decision to join the school 2 years ago, and I can't wait to continue. Lots of classes are available for all ages, including family classes and homeschool classes. The school also offers kick boxing and women's self defense seminars.

Our 3yr old started classes here a few months ago and we are truly impressed with his growth. His…read morelistening skills and ability to follow directions has improved. We are thrilled to have Sensei Stone as our son's instructor.

I take my son to ESB Martial Arts & Fitness. My son is 8 years old and was very nervous about…read moretrying karate for the first time. Sensei Stone is really amazing and he is so patient with all of the kids. My son really loves going to ESB Martial Arts & Fitness. I highly recommend!

Great people. 2.5 months in and I can say that the team…read morehere is very friendly and supportive. I look forward to every training session and only my schedule prevents me from coming more. so much fun.

Stopped in tonight for a BJJ fundamentals class as I'm still very new to jiu jitsu, I believe the…read moreclass was ran by coach Evan who was just absolutely awesome! I felt welcomed and everyone there were all really cool guys who were extremely knowledgeable and helped me with technique, positoning, they all literally answered every question I had! The only reason I give 4 starts is because there is a 40$ drop in fee which after buying a rash guard to support the gym means 95$ for a class and a souvenir. I'd love to go again but at that price it just is too much for me unfortunately but I would 100% pop in for a class again next time I'm down here! Thanks everyone in the class for helping me out and making me feel comfortable on my first ever drop in to a gym!

OK let's be real there are a lot of Friday classes to choose from…read more But when I say this place is different, it really is. They offer a free tryout and all the classes focus on control and discipline, they do a afterschool program and their staff is absolutely incredible. Definitely a place to look at.

I've been going there for a couple years and mostly do the classes. They have a wide range of…read moredifficulties, ranging from the tough (Body Combat) to ones geared for seniors such as chair yoga. I prefer the middle range with classes like Pilates and barre. I do wish they would mix up the class times once in a while because I've been going for about two years and schedule hasn't changed much so I end up doing the same classes each week. The instructor Jennifer is great. I love that she does different things each week so I don't get bored with it. The place is clean, large, good staff, nice pool. I like the E gym so you don't have to adjust weights as it remembers when you scan your bracelet. They have a lot of community/family based events.

1 Star -- Extremely Disappointed After 6 Years as YMCA Members…read more Unfortunately, after what happened today, we decided to cancel our YMCA membership and our children's swimming lessons. We have been YMCA members for six years. We have used this facility regularly, our children have taken swimming lessons here, and we have invested a lot of time and money into this membership. That is why today's experience was especially disappointing. I have already left a negative review about this YMCA, but today's situation honestly went beyond what I consider acceptable. This morning, I came to the YMCA for my workout. Around 11:00 AM, as I was leaving, I noticed an older woman in a white car trying to park next to my vehicle. There was no actual parking space available, and she was trying to squeeze into the area between the designated parking spaces. I didn't pay much attention at the time because I was in a hurry to pick up my daughter from daycare. After picking up my children, I returned to my car and discovered significant scratches on the plastic part of my vehicle. The damage was large enough that the paint had been completely scraped off. I immediately went back to the YMCA, hoping they could check their security cameras and possibly help identify the person responsible. Instead, I was told that they could not review the cameras themselves and that I needed to call the police. I was told that they would review the footage only if the police requested it. We called the police. An officer came and documented the incident. However, he did not even go inside the YMCA to review or request the camera footage. He simply explained that cameras of this type are often not clear enough to identify a license plate or a person's face. What I found especially frustrating is that there seemed to be no attempt to look for another way to identify the person. Even if the video quality was not good enough to clearly see the license plate or face, I suggested checking the approximate time of the incident and comparing it with the YMCA's membership check-in records. Members scan their membership when entering the facility. I had seen exactly where the woman went after parking, so it seemed reasonable to at least check whether someone matching the description entered the building around that time. Instead, I felt completely left on my own. I understand that the YMCA cannot be responsible for every incident that happens in its parking lot. I am not expecting the YMCA to pay for my car or to magically identify the driver. But after six years as a member, I expected basic cooperation, communication, and a genuine effort to help when something like this happened on YMCA property. The damage to my car was upsetting, but the lack of assistance and the way the situation was handled was even more disappointing. After six years, this was the final straw for us. We canceled our membership today and also canceled our children's swimming lessons. Very disappointed that after being loyal members for six years, this is how our relationship with the YMCA ends.