I've been training with Travis for several months now. He's a phenomenal trainer with extensive…read moreknowledge in martial arts. If your looking for a great work out and want to learn martial arts at the same time, I would definitely recommend training with Travis

From the owner: I specialize in using high level kickboxing and MMA technique to get people into excellent shape…read more Personal trainers are usually boring... I will teach you how to beat the crap out of people, while also helping you to make the adjusments necessary to look the way you want.

My daughter loves this gym and her instructors she is always excited to learn new things and she…read morelooks forward to each session

I started with the Dragon Gym as a 6 year old child in 1986. Being ambidextrous, I struggled with…read morecoordination, not having a dominant side. At the time, the Karate Kid was popular and my parents had a coupon to the Dragon Gym, They figured, at the least, two weeks free training and a uniform would be a neat experience. For the next 14 years, the Dragon Gym transformed me into a disciplined, healthy, and focused individual, and helped lay the foundation for spiritual growth and introspection. It's so much more than an activity. It's a way of life. The current head master, Somnath Sikdar, and his partner, Master Lonnie Beck, came up with me through the ranks. After a 20 year absence from the area, I've returned to find that the current iteration of the gym has maintained what makes the Dragon Gym special, while adding different arts and programs and putting great effort into tailoring progression to fit a child's intellectual,physical, and psychological development. To sum it up, there's nothing like the integration of body, mind, and spirit coupled with the ability to focus and overcome challenges in your life. I cannot think of a better extracurricular practice for a child to grow into and be prepared for adulthood than becoming part of the Dragon Gym family.

Our two kids have been a part of the ATA Taekwondo of West Chester for nearly 4 years. The…read moreexperience has been incredible for our children. Our oldest(9) started as a Tiger and has progressed to nearing his Black Belt testing later this year. The Masters' and all the instructors and student volunteers are always very positive and offer help and support. Even with the pandemic, Zoom classes kept the flow going, ATA really adapted to keep all their students interested and learning. There is always something to do at ATA West Chester, either a day camp to 5-day camps to one-on-one training. We now have both our kids involved, which has given them an extra outlet to learn confidence, honesty, hard work, real cognitive learning with the amount of moves and techniques they are shown. ATA in West Chester has been a game-changer for our family, an experience that will positively affect our daily lives and the future of our children.

ATA has already started to have such a positive impact on my 7 year old in the short time we've…read morebeen going. He carries with him the "yes I can" and "belief in myself" attitude beyond classes. All of the instructors display incredible enthusiasm and encouragement, making it an all around very positive and supportive atmosphere.

When I first started boxing I went to your typical chain boxing gyms. But then a year ago I…read morefollowed Drew to a new gym that was not a boxing centered gym but he taught boxing classes there. Only just to be a stepping stone while he was putting together his amazing family owned gym! When he finally opened the doors to Society Boxing and Fitness on December 1,2018 there was nothing but family coming together to make sure it was all ready to go for opening day! From the start this gym has been one big family! Going into a gym you always worry about people judging you or just not being very friendly! Especially in a small gym like this there is none of that. Each and every member is welcomed by Drew and Heather with open arms and are treated like family! I call this gym a second family from all the friendships that I have made over the last year! When I started training with Drew I had so many fears with boxing since I only ever had one good trainer who started teaching me and then had one who had no clue what they were doing. But within a few one on one sessions Drew really made those fears disappear and made me feel so much more confident. Coming from playing D1 sports I have always had the competitive edge to me and I love that Drew brings that out in me some days and really pushes me to overcome my hesitations. I could not be happier with my decision to start working out with Drew and to be a part of the awesome group of people in the gym! When people ask what I've been doing, my reply is "Whatever Drew says!" I trust his methods, knowledge and advice completely and will continue to work with him as long as he'll have me as a client! If you are looking an amazing gym that is a family you should come try out Society Boxing and Fitness! You will not feel like the new person at all because we welcome everyone and make them feel at home from the time they walk through the doors!

There is no other place around like this. Intense, but very achievable workouts, heavy bags to get…read moreall your stress out, and a phenomenal staff! The owners and trainers really care about making sure you get the most out of your workout, and give you instruction on how to improve! All of the clients are friendly as well, no egos here! I look forward to going to each and every class...I never feel like I have to drag myself there. I highly recommend!

Our daughters have been coming to Kirk's for three years. They are learning so many valuable skills…read morethat will last a lifetime. Self- defense is so important for girls to learn. You wouldn't throw a kid in a pool without teaching them to swim. We know when our girls need to use these skills, they are prepared. This family run business is rock star. We drive a half hour to and from multiple times a week. We pass lots of other karate businesses. Kirk's is the best!

Kirk's Krav mags is a wonderful place..it's every laid back and family oriented. They treat…read moreeveryone's the same and no matter your level. Kirk and Anne are very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone

Nice Facilities, Nice Coaching. Bad Business. I'm a former Division 1 Wrestler so I've seen the…read morebest of the best facilities. Would give them a five but, they are just trying to lock you in a contract and never hear from you again. This is all Fine if you're a casual practitioner, but they wont accommodate new talent. I won 3 tournaments straight; both Gi and No Gi I have about 20 wins as a white belt without a single stripe promotion from them. I hate to feel like they wasted my time after representing this team. They just didn't think to promote me, While less skilled people who didn't compete at all soar to new heights. The goal is to see if martial arts and curriculum is applicable in high stress environments. I demonstrated this and was treated differently than everyone else. I Work 50+ hours a week full time and still found time for competition. That is not good business that makes me want to come back, But it is the truth.

Signing up at Paramount was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've been training at…read moreParamount for 6 years now and I am in the best shape of my life, have made many lifelong friends and I have found something that consistently makes me happy to look forward to after a long work day. Everyone is so welcoming and all of the coaches are top notch. The program is just the right amount of structure for me and the facilities are very clean and open.

Pools that are never open. Basketball courts that are never used for basketball, only ping pong and…read morepickleball.

Speaking as a lifelong West Chester resident. I've been a member of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…read morefor some time, primarily using the West Chester location on Airport Road. While I appreciate the facilities and the overall mission of the Y, I am increasingly frustrated with the inconsistent and arbitrary enforcement of rules in the Wellness Center, which has significantly impacted my experience. The posted Wellness Center Rules clearly state under "Personal Belongings: Please store bags and items in lockers." Recently, however, this guideline has been strictly enforced as a outright ban on gym bags on the floor, with staff citing "safety reasons" (potential tripping hazards). Yet many other rules on the same sign--such as re-racking weights and avoiding dropping them, limiting cardio machine use to 30 minutes during busy times, using headphones for music/videos, and wiping down equipment--are routinely ignored. Unracked weights, dropped barbells, and cluttered equipment create far greater safety risks than a responsibly placed gym bag, but these violations go unaddressed, even during peak hours. Even more concerning is the allowance of independent, non-YMCA-affiliated CrossFit sessions on the wellness floor. This is not a dedicated CrossFit facility, and these high-intensity group workouts frequently involve heavy lifts and dynamic movements that result in dropped weights (directly violating the posted "avoid dropping" rule) and take up large areas of shared space, increasing risks for other members. CrossFit carries well-documented higher injury potential compared to standard individual workouts, yet it appears to be permitted without oversight. This double standard suggests favoritism or other priorities over consistent safety and fairness for all members. Regular gym-goers like myself rely on a gym bag for practical reasons: it keeps essentials organized (clean clothes, towels, water bottles, recovery tools), maintains hygiene by separating sweaty gear, and supports efficient routines for busy schedules. Some members even carry emergency medical items--inhalers, EpiPens, or glucose monitors--for conditions like asthma or diabetes, needing quick access during workouts. Unfortunately, these selective policies and lack of uniform enforcement reflect poorly on management. It feels as though member convenience, fairness, and actual safety take a backseat to arbitrary decisions. This is the primary reason I give the West Chester YMCA low referral ratings and hesitate to recommend it to others. I hope leadership will review these practices to ensure rules are applied consistently and the facility remains a truly positive, safe, and welcoming space for everyone--as the posted sign promises.