Alpha BJJ

(2 reviews)

0.7 mi

One free lesson and I was hooked! I stepped onto the mat the first time and I was TERRIFIED. The…read morecoaches and classmates were all so warm and welcoming that feeling quickly disappeared. They met me where I was at and made sure I felt safe and welcome. I walked out of that first session feeling calmer, more centered, and more empowered than I have in a long time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Hart Jiu Jitsu.

I have literally never written a review before, but I wanted to say that this place is awesome…read more - the building is clean and cool looking - everyone is very nice and welcoming - everyone seems to progress quickly. Even the people who haven't been doing jiu jitsu for long were difficult to submit. - I wanted to say something negative about this place to make this review more believable, but I can't think of anything of substance.

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Spartan Academy

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1.6 mi

Great gym! Shows lots of passion, and isn't scared to work with you 1 on 1. I enjoyed the class and…read moreappreciate that opportunity I was able to have to learn self defense. Will 100% take a other class with them.

Tactical Mixed Martial Arts

11.0 mi

The first thing you should be aware of is that Tactical Mixed Martial Arts is truly the type of…read moresmall family business that politicians just love to gush about. There's Tony, his wife Jennifer and their two kids, Jasmyn and Destiny, (OK, young adults) running the place and doing an excellent job at it! I started here about two years ago after wanting to get in better physical shape for Krav Maga lessons at another school, and business owners take note, I saw an advertisement at the Spring Hill Mall advertising Tactical MMA's 90-Day Kettle Bell challenge. Fans of Tim Ferriss already know about the impressive weight loss and muscle gain when just practicing with kettlebells, so I really didn't need any convincing, I signed up for the class and have slowly have been toning my body while gaining muscle mass. Tony, Jennifer, Jasmyn and yes, Destiny truly care to see their students perform to the best of their abilities. I've been training for ruck marches, a planned Goruck Tough in September and between starting a small security start-up and the extra workouts and rucks with 30-50lbs of weight I've added outside of working out at Tactical Mixed Martial Arts, there is never a negative word spoken, its an extremely friendly, positive training academy with life-affirming words to keep you working out, even if you find some of the workouts too much. Recently I've started taking their Cardio MMA class, which is three nights a week of a high-intensity circuit workout that I generally attend two and have added a weighted vest to add some variety to my workouts. Please don't let the name scare you, everyone attending kettlebells and the Cardio MMA classes are friendly, and like Tony and Jennifer, want to see you succeed with your physical fitness goals and have a good time doing it. The only complaint I have (Its a small one!) is the music sometimes gets a little repetitive, but they have been soliciting others for more music to add to the rotation. Definitely consider Tactical Mixed Martial Arts if you are looking to make a real change in your life when it comes to your workouts!

This gym is amazing! Such a great atmosphere and people. I've been doing the cardio MMA classes and…read morethe class is challenging but fun!

Team Tactical at the Highlander Assault OCR 2019

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Kids Class choking Adult Class

Constrictor MMA

(1 review)

9.4 mi

My son Chris practices BJJ here. I cannot recommend this place enough. The teaching is excellent…read morecovering details and nuances in such a way that small children are engaged and get the movements. Outstanding. If I could give more stars here, I would!

From the owner: Constrictor MMA is a martial arts studio that primarily focuses on Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. We…read moreprovide a fun, competitive, and safe learning environment for everyone.

Mixed Martial Arts Underground

3.7

(3 reviews)

9.5 mi

Very small space, be careful with the contract, they continue to charge you even if you don't go…read moreand it has already ended.

As an avid practitioner of martial arts for over 20 years and being in out of many gyms I've…read morestudied in my technique was cleaned up in here, the lineage goes back to Kimura, it's friendly and inviting here I'd recommend it for your a confidence and good health

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Curran Jiu-Jitsu Academy

4.1

(10 reviews)

9.8 mi

If you train here and don't understand how special it is or you are thinking of which school to…read moretrust your kids with or who to trust for your own entry into the Jiu-jitsu journey, this is it! Do your own research out there with the rest and then come running back to Currans! The best.

My son has been training at Team Curran for over 5 years so far. He's had the same coaches the…read moreentire time, the coaches are all great and care about all the students. He has grown up with this team and I couldn't imagine him going to another gym.

Train Jiu Jitsu at Team Curran MMA an learn from the best of the best.

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Plenty of exercise equipment available for our members.

Key's Martial Arts Academy

(6 reviews)

8.8 mi

Had our grandson's birthday party here-the owners are super nice and easy to work with. The boys…read moreand all their friends had a blast!

Keys Martial Arts Academy exceeds all of our expectations!…read more Master Key teaches Taekwondo in a fun, "kid Friendly," atmosphere. This child centered training makes learning Taekwondo a great experience for children of all ages. Our son decided on his own to perform a Taekwondo routine for his school talent show. We asked Master Key to help us with the choreography. Not only did he agree to help but he offered to come and help with the actual performance! The Key's gave up their evening in order to help our son achieve his personal best. The two years of training under Master Key paid off. Not only did our son break all of his boards, but he won first place at the talent show! We will never forget that night. If you are looking for a place to enroll your child, you should definitely check out Key's Martial Arts Academy!

This was our first trail class

American Classic Tournament

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Weapons Training

American Freestyle Martial Arts Team Jensen

4.9

12.0 mi

Excellent staff and facility. Very knowledgeable and great teaching capabilities. Self-defense,…read moreSport Karate, Sport Ju-Jitsu, Kempo Jitsu, Fitness Kickboxing, Personal Training,Kickboxing coach and Private Instruction Do yourself a favor and check it out, then refer your friends https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Freestyle-Martial-Arts-Team-Jensen/194757163390

We have gotten 4 huge makeovers. Just about 1 makeover every 4 months. Times change, people…read morechange... People look for change, We give them ever-changing workouts with the solid foundation of traditional martial arts. We don't look down or look at other schools as competition, We let them do that.

Premier Pro Wrestling

(3 reviews)

1.7 mi

First before my review, I'm responding to the bull.... review that stated that they hit fans…read more Absolutely untrue. Absolute great evening of entertainment. I took my 6 year old son who had never watched any type of wrestling. I myself dont watch wrestling. But this was a blast. We cheered. We booed. We laughed. These guys give it their all. Sure a few of the guys are still learning some stuff. But we have now attended 3 events and they are improving every time. The wrestlers come out and take pictures and shake hands with fans and especially the kids. The place itself is of course not some grand arena. It's not the WWE. So leave expectations at the door. It's a small venue but everyone that works there and I mean everyone is so friendly and accommodating. The last time we went we arrived late. The general admission was full. So the owner came over and put us in the VIP area. The young lady working the front is so nice and helpful too. They have inexpensive snacks and drinks as well as pizza slices. Back to the matches themselves...Matt Vine is awesome and talented. As is Anakin, Semsei (American Ninja Warrior), El Mero Mero, Mr Electricty and Jose. Connor is hilarious. I don't want to take away from the other guys as I can't remember all their names. But some are really great. And they all try to get the crowd into it. Not Bad Chad with his dancing entrance is so fun. The only thing missing is alcohol. But I can understand why they can't have it. And smaller shirt sizes for the smaller kids would be a good idea. But I can also understand the cost might outweigh the number of purchases. Bottom line is that for the price I find this a better value than a movie. And way more fun. This is just a fun and I feel, family friendly night.

Came last week for first time and returning again tonight for RESILIENCE. Great entertainment by…read morethey athletes.

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Illinois Martial Arts Academy

12.3 mi

This is my first experience with a Jujitsu class and I am just shy of 50 years old…read more Everyone has been very helpful, supportive and welcoming. All skill levels work together to improve everyone's knowledge and skill. Highly recommend

Love the family atmosphere. The jiu jitsu instructors treat you like family and not just a…read morestranger. The karate classes are fun and get the kids excited to learn more. Excellent academy to learn and grow your skills. Highly recommend

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Centennial Beach

3.6

(79 reviews)

40.5 mi

Every summer l we go back to Naperville to see family from Colorado for a couple of weeks…read more Highlights for 2019, Centennial Beach, exactly as it's been for nearly two decades, but better now watching kids get to swim in a pool that's as big as a quart and clean as a pool. Lifeguards every few feet from you - and I actually love that those teenagers bark at other teens, some as old as them, when they're not following rules, ie encroaching on someone else's safety. High and low dive and a pontoon teens can swim 50 yards over 15' to 18' deep water to hang out with friends and no parents ( the pontoon reminds me of penguins or seals on one their annual remotely and isolated beaches - I'm confident similar biological urges are play for them as well ). There's a rigorous swim test for younger youth, which is perfect bc I'd only feel comfortable with smaller sized kids 50 yards out on the pontoon with twelve to fifteen 16 yo boys and four to five teen females. Every part of the beach area, water and the common ground where hundreds of families chill all day on Sat and Sun. Love it.

We had an extremely disappointing experience before we even made it inside!…read more Before leaving, we checked the Centennial Beach website for information about cooler policies and other guest regulations, and everything made it seem like the beach was open as usual. When we arrived, we noticed a large crowd gathered outside. We walked up to the admissions area, where an employee informed us that the facility had reached capacity due to a major swim event. Because of this, they were only allowing season pass holders to enter and were not selling day passes. We completely understand that facilities have occupancy limits and appreciate the staff for enforcing them. Our frustration is with the lack of communication beforehand. A major event with limited public access should have been clearly posted on the website well in advance so families wouldn't make the trip unnecessarily. To make matters more confusing, the hours listed on Apple Maps and Google Maps were inaccurate, and the website was difficult to navigate. The notice about the capacity restrictions wasn't posted until about an hour before we were turned away. While we were there, we heard several other families expressing the same frustration. No hard feelings toward the employees--they were simply doing their jobs. However, the organization behind the website and event planning should do a much better job communicating closures, capacity limits, and special events to the public.

Mama and boys are having a blast

Family fun

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Centennial beach w Grand nephew

Three Oaks Recreation Area

4.0

(55 reviews)

9.8 mi

If you're local it's awesome , if you're an out of towner like me you have to pay to park then pay…read moreto get in which sucks

What an amazing place! How did I not ever know about this? It is free for entrance otherwise it's a…read morefive dollar visitor fee. If you wish to go to the main beach, that's an additional $12 if you are not a resident of Crystal Lake. The grounds are immaculate, very well maintained, and the bathrooms are clean. There are two lakes, multiple pavilions that you can rent ahead of time. Lots of picnic tables for you to sit down. Near the bar and grill while you can't go in the water, you can take your drink and sit on one of the cheers on the beach. You can watch people practice on their WaveRunner. Swing on the swings at the bar and listen to great music. I did not have any food here. I did have an amazing Mojito. The bartender was a young man looking to join the Barrington police force. Polite, kind and also had great customer service skills. The reason why I didn't give it five stars is that there are absolutely no markings anywhere as to what trail you are on, how long of a trail it is, and where there may be porta potties. There aren't any maps or QR codes and it was a bit confusing as I came upon several wise and the trail to decide which way to go as I had limited time there. Given the fact that everything is so nicely taken care of I don't know how they can't have at least some markings on the trails that they have there. One of the workers sent me direction and it literally just took me to a pavilion. They have kayaks, canoes, paddle boats and SUP boards. They also offer lessons for SUP depending on the day. Lots of people fishing. Amazing Place! Please add signage for the trails! The pop and water machine near the beach entrance did not work. Hopefully those are checked daily to repair.

Lifejackets provided with every boat rental.

Three Oaks Beach Playground

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Crystal Lake residents receive free parking with a valid driver's license. Non-resident vehicles pay $5.00 to park.

Woodstock Square

4.8

(28 reviews)

0.1 mi

Love love love woodstock square! From Groundhog Day to Christmas lights and everything in between!…read more Cute stores, opera house has fun shows, movie theatre is great and lots of fun places to eat! If you haven't been here - you are missing out!

We were in the area and stopped by Woodstock square to check out their Saturday farmers market. The…read moregrounds are pretty and well maintained. The location has several landmark buildings with plenty of unique boutique shops and restaurants lining the square. Sections of streets are cobblestone paved adding to its historic charm. Surprisingly, this is also the location where nearly 30 years ago Groundhog Day was filmed. The opera house was the location of the Pennsylvanian Hotel and the pavilion in the center was Gobbler's Knob where actor Bill Murray who plays a local newscaster is stuck in an unfortunate time loop while reporting on Punxsutawney Phil's annually celebrated shadow sighting. If you want to partake in some winter fun and movie history, the Square holds their own Groundhog Day on February 2nd.

This is the restaurant where Bill murray's restaurant would eat in the movie. This restaurant has decent mexican food.

Such a lovely book store with a coffee bar.

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Town square at Christmas

Stingray Bay Family Aquatic Center

3.5

(8 reviews)

10.4 mi

My son went here with his friends and I only stayed for a little while to make sure he was settled…read more From my perspective, the facility is well run, with the check-in process smooth for guests. The center was clean from the inside lockers to the pool area. I think the biggest complaint is that it was very crowded, but it was a really hot 90-degree day, so I get it. It's worth a visit.

Overpriced, crowded, only one entrance & exit, highschool kids working with no supervision or…read moredirection, and not enough chairs.

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Jamie M.

5 years ago

2 years ago we signed our boys up with Alpha and it was the best decision we ever made. Our oldest son was very timid and didn't really understand his own strength. Coach Derik gave him that one to one positive motivation to get him on the mat and he's been in it ever since. Our youngest son was the complete opposite. He's super outgoing, high energy and loves being the typical rough boy. Coach Mark helped him focus that energy. No matter what your child is like, Alpha is perfect for him/her. They teach discipline, positive attitudes and they enhance social skills. Jiu Jitsu is not just about the skill but also the understanding that you are only as good as your partner. This is how they instill that positive character within their students and it helps them build confidence in what they are doing. Along with that, they have outstanding coaches who help support your child no matter what level they are at. Huge shout out to Coach Mark and Coach Derik for being the best of the best for our boys!! read more

Megan M.

5 years ago

Alpha is the place to train if you want to learn self defense, compete, gain confidence and join a group of people that will become your extended family! Coach Dan and Coach Mark are incredibly knowledgeable and well trained black belts. Coach Mark teaches kids class and treats every child as an individual. He takes his time teaching techniques and always asks if the kids have questions. He is a perfect mix of serious and silly. All his kids look up to him as not only a great coach but a great role model. Taking your kid to Alphas Kid Class could be the smartest decision you make as a parent. The kids learn discipline, self defense, burn energy, gain respect for their coach, themselves and their training partners. Jiu Jitsu is an individual sport but in Coach Marks class they are a team! read more

Bryan B.

106

3 years ago

I have been training at Alpha for a couple of months and its been a great experience. The instructors are knowledgeable and approachable, providing clear instructions and helpful feedback. The gym has a warm and friendly atmosphere, with a supportive community of practitioners at different skill levels. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, and the flexible class schedule offers convenience. I highly recommend Alpha to anyone looking to learn or advance in Jiu Jitsu. It's a top-notch gym with a welcoming environment and a commitment to excellence. read more

Matt F.

3 years ago

Alpha is fantastic. 2 of my kids and I have been training there for about a year and a half. Phenomenal coaching. I've noticed huge improvements in my kids' self-confidence, as well as my own. It's more than just a gym. The community there is more like a little family. Everyone is 100% focused on improving themselves and others around them. Not only do we train hard, but look out for each other off the mats. It's been like a second home to us. read more

Matthew W.

3 years ago

I just started training BJJ in January 23'. The great community of coaches and other teammates are helping me grow stronger and more resilient through BJJ. I think about training again as soon as i leave. Come join us as we fight our friends. read more

Anthony N.

3 years ago

Its great you get to learn skills you might have to use some day great community there easy way to make close friends

Corbin K.

3 years ago

Humble and patient. Good learning atmosphere.

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