My favorite thing about this place is the poster of Chuck Norris in the men's "locker room"--the…read morelittle closet where the guys can change. I'll post the photo if I get a chance. It doesn't get better than that. But--I'm not a student. My little nephew, on the other hand, is. And from what I could tell he's learning discipline, focus, and some cool moves from some very knowledgeable folks. There's classes nightly, and a good range of students. Probably more now that the Karate Kid remake has come out!

I love the Midland YMCA on Big Spring St. It very clean & Very Comfortable / I hjghly Recommend…read moreit!! I always enjoy it , it's fun!! Eddie Ray / Barela Music Records!! Tejano & Countty!! 79701 eddieraymusic04@gmail.com

I am a ymca member in Wichita Falls. Was visiting my son in Midland and decided to go go for my…read morelap swim. Family and staff were very impressive. Especially Kimberly Ann

My daughter trains here. It pulled her out of one of the darkest places she has ever been. Not…read moreonly are the coaches knowledgable, great people, so are their students. Extremely welcoming environment. None of the snooty politics that come along with some establishments. Would give Brad, his gym and his students and staff 10 stars if possible.

I moved out here for work and was looking to continue training BJJ. Brad Barnes and Midland BJJ…read morehave proven to be like a home away from home for me for the past year and a half. Brad is very knowledgeable and a kind person, which makes for a great coach and instructor. He has brought in wrestlers, judo specialists, UFC vets, and so on to the gym for seminars. His MMA classes are great and he scales it for every skill level. The same can be said about the BJJ classes, as he takes the time to make you feel welcome and encourages everyone to articulate their questions. If it seems intimidating, Brad will help you get your bearings. If you're looking to push yourself to the next level, he's happy to show you the best way forward. It's been a wonderful, positive, supportive place to train.

Have gone here for years. They have ALWAYS kept the gym, pool area, and bathrooms very clean…read more I'm there from 1-2 hours per day, depending on what I am doing that day, which could include swimming, water aerobics, weights and/or cardio. I am very picky about germs and wouldn't even keep my membership if it wasn't clean. I have done water aerobics and 15-20 laps in their pools, heated and not heated, and I have never had anyone playing music louder than what a cell phone plays... and they were playing it because nobody else was using the area. They turned it off as soon as I came in to the pool area. Now... when water aerobics were taking place, then yes, the music was on a speaker because you can't move to the music if you can't hear it. The staff has always been friendly, and they even used to have a trainer that could assist you when you have questions. I'm not sure about now because I don't need one at this time. I'm strictly working out to maintain, not to lose weight now. I have lost 75 lbs, so I think I have a good grasp on how this gym operates. You will love it.

Good: Friendly staff, usually not too busy. Bad: Pools and…read morehot tub are often not the cleanest, scum rings, stuff floating in the water. Needs some maintenance too, paint peeling, things rusting in hot tub, men's showers much of the same. Worst: The billing. You have to provide a written 30 day notice to cancel or you will be billed for another month. That's pretty much any month if you don't cancel on the 1st. We moved out of state and canceled ASAP, but still got billed the next month. Normally places have a relocation cause, but they refused a refund when we called and actually said "you can still use the facilities until the end August." No we can't, we're several hundred miles away.

Okay, so a buddy and I finally made it by Family Armory today; not the greatest first impression,…read morebut everybody does have an off day now and again. The first thing that struck me as odd, is that they have no firearms in the glass cases for sale. "All of our sales are online, or we can sell you a rental at a discounted rate", was the response I received when I inquired, my buddy just stared at me. So, now let's get to why I finished the intro to this the way I did. The young lady to the right where the .22lr ammo is kept, was very sweet and friendly, obviously younger, quite cute, she was a pleasure to deal with. The other lady, the extremely thin one with a pony-tail, she was the buzz-kill; not sure if it was the two of us, or if she speaks to everyone like they are completely stupid. My buddy and I took turns asking questions, and she would literally speak So far down her nose to us she nearly fell over forwards. Now I didn't feel the need to express the fact that I am college educated, prior service, and have hunted all of the "Western 11" states, and my buddy is a well adapted, educated, experienced shooter. Every time she would give an answer, it was condescending, and pushed the outer boundaries of being just plain rude. I am not paying someone to be rude to me, you want my money, provide good customer service. One thing for certain, We won't be back, Id rather drive out of town, or go pay higher rates elsewhere. (Don't even get me started on the fact that they had a guy on the range with a mid-powered rifle, rapid firing on a pistol range, sparks everywhere).

My friend and I were members there in good standing for 3 1/2 years. In March we made our weekly…read moretrip there and to our dismay, there was a sign of the door that announced they were PERMANENTLY CLOSED. If you see these people please tell them they owe a whole lot of money to a whole lot of people who, in good standing, paid yearly memberships and want compensation for the months we will never use due to the fact the owners packed up and left in the middle of the night.

First, this is an absolutely wonderful place to take your child from ages 1-6. There is a teen area…read morebut it's very basic. More a zone for the to be while their younger siblings are in the main area. Secondly and the reason for the low rating, the professionalism of the personnel was sub par. While getting registered was easy, the experience at the end of our visit left a nasty taste in our mouth. One staff member was very rude to my child stating "I'm not afraid to be the bad guy" while trying to wrangle our child to leave. Yes, it was a difficult situation but we did NOT invite her to help NOR appreciate her words or tone. While I don't expect my child to be coddled, I do expect adults to be respectful. It makes me wonder if they truly are serving all children on the spectrum.

All I can say is WOW! This is an excellent facility! Extremely clean and well cared for. Owner and…read morestaff were super friendly and welcoming. This gym is the perfect place for children with any ability! It offers many types of sensory play, swings, an art/craft area, calm down room, building room with legos and a train table, and a teen room with an interactive wall, ping pong, a basketball game, and couches and tv. If you are looking for an all weather facility for a party or just play time, I would 100% recommend!

I've been taking classes here for a few months now and absolutely love it. I'm frequently in…read moreclasses with Donna and Christian--love both of them. They're so encouraging and have a great guiding presence. Everyone here, instructors and students, are so kind. Everyone is non-judgmental and is really welcome, especially to struggling beginners. This place is great, and I plan on staying at studio as long as I'm in Midland.

Fantastic Vinyasa class Monday nights after work. Great flow, imaginative sequences, light music…read morewith gentle coaxing to reach your edge and then a new edge. Excellent for beginners and intermediate. You will not be disappointed!

I started training with Jc while I was postpartum…read more She was very detailed in my meal plans always checking in on me, responding to me fast. She helped me gain back movement in my body after a heavy and hard pregnancy. She lifted me up when I needed it but held me accountable for my actions. The workouts helped my body recover faster from my c section An amazing trainer and person inside and out Even tho she looks intimidating she is the sweetest