The dojo is a very traditional school. They teach Iwama Aikido and the discipline is in line with…read morewhat you should expect from a traditional martial art. It is not for everyone. This is not an easy style of Aikido. The physical demands of the art sometimes end up being more than some individuals wish to pursue. The discipline expectations of kids are sometimes more than many are accustomed to. But those who stay for a while with Aikido are transformed by it. Students are allowed to come and go without financial penalty or pressure. Many take breaks and are welcomed back when they are ready. It is a small student body of ages ranging from 8 to 55 years old. The facility is clean, but not fancy. They are working as a non-profit and putting all income back into the purchasing of excellent mats and flooring, training of instructors and bringing high-ranking teachers here for seminars. The dedication to the art of Aikido and what it can bring to a community is what this dojo is all about. Tuition is kept as low as possible and occasional scholarships are offered and funded by other students so that those who can't afford to train, can. If you want to train, but can't afford to, they will do everything they can to make it happen for sincere students. Donations are gladly accepted.

I just started working out here, and I LOVE it. I will give you a list of pros and cons that I've…read morecame up with during my 2 months of working out here. PROS: -Extremely Large Cardio area. -Pools are incredibly warm. -Private Locker room. (Extra $) -Child Care while you workout. (Extra $) -Friendly Staff. -Affordable membership, on the family level. -Lots of activities. CONS: -Even though I have a family membership, I still have to pay an extra $18/month for Child care. My 18M old wont work out with us, so why should I pay for the family plan if I have to pay an extra $18 a month for child care? -Parking could be better. -If you come at the peak hours, good luck finding a parking spot & a treadmill. -They could use another YMCA to lower the flooding of people. This does provide a center for all of Bismarck/Mandan. Overall, I enjoy my experience at the facility. I would recommend you to get a membership, but take my advice into consideration. Thanks--

child watch in the Bismarck area is horrible. they left kids with dirty diaper and fussing. i…read moreliterally have tk tell them maybe put him in the jumperoo after they called me that my 10month old does not want to calm down. they do not try at all. And I kept on talking on air a stuff just ignored me for the whole 15 minutes she is lretending to be working kn a computer so I decided to move on and go home.

AWESOME place! Thea offers personal one on one training and…read moregroup classes.

From the owner: Private personal training studio. Fun, knowledgeable, and effective training. I have rowers, TRX…read moreSuspension Trainers and RipTrainers, Lebert Fitness Equalizers, Bosu, Ultimate Sandbags, Slam Balls, and a number of pieces for boxing. Trained in all of the equipment I use and used for their effectiveness in full body, functional training.

First off this isn't for the faint of heart. It is an intense workout, but it makes you stronger…read morenot only physically but mentally as well. Don't be intimidated if the first few classes you feel lost, I've done 150 classes and still haven't mastered all the moves. This class allows you to amplify and modify moves for every fitness level and ability, it also focuses on doing the moves safely to get the best results. Lastly, with two locations, various times, and different coaches there are many opportunities to try it out.