There is a great team that leads the Laughing Dragon studios. The facilities are not great but it…read moreis right out of a Bruce Lee film where the technique takes center stage over the looks of the place. Our kids love the lessons and I am impressed that it isn't a belt-driven system. We have friends whose kids are testing for belts constantly while at Laughing Dragon it is about form, style, and the Shaolin method. I am impressed.

From the owner: The mission of Laughing Dragon Kung Fu is to combine practical self-defense skills with a total…read morebody workout and inspire a lifelong love of Chinese martial arts. Our training is available to anyone interested, provided they have a sincere desire to learn and are of good moral character. We offer free trial sessions for every class!

One day my husband came home and told me that the judo class he signed up for my son has kids that…read moreare "the type I want my kids be friends with", and that got me to go there and see for myself. Every kid came from all backgrounds and diversity, from different ages will come in with their uniform, bow once they go on the mat, and take turns practicing with their partners. They're the most respectful 5-6 year olds, teenagers, and young adults I've seen. We've only been there since September, but our son has grown and matured. He demonstrates their philosophy: courage, integrity, and perseverance. That's what I want for my son, I want him to grow up and become a problem solving adult that can persevere even when he faces challenges and bigger enemies. He shows respect to his teachers and his coaches are the type of adults that he looks up to. Judo is a better type of martial art especially for kids since they're minimal injury comparing to something like taekowdo. You or your opponent wouldn't hurt each other's head, and that's important especially for students who need their IQ on par. I highly recommend this place. P.S. In response to another review I read here, I think every one takes dark humor and tough love differently. Coach Laffon looks intimidating sometimes, but if you get to know him, he's the type that will back you up when you need him. It's hard to judge someone from a one time bad interaction, or the interpretation of it. The worst people on earth is never the type that can say no to your face. Sometimes the straight forwardness is much more appreciated than the fake smiles. That's also what I want my son to experience. You will meet tough love in coaches, teachers, bosses, and those of your senior. You need to learn humility and respect and how to interact with them. They're not bullies, if they don't like you they won't waste their time on you.

I've been coming here on and off for a little over four years now. I took a break last year when my…read moredaughter had a knee injury from flipping over a scooter. Since February we've been coming back consistently training 2-4 times a week. I'm always trying to keep in shape and trying to lose weight. I failed. In the last 14 weeks I gained 6 lbs as I was eating more.Through the muscle gained and fat lost, I lost a pant size! Today I am a size 0 (banana republic). Never thought that was possible.

Karen was an amazing instructor when I went to go try kickboxing for the first time. Will keep this…read moreplace in mind. Very helpful and keeps you in mind and makes you feel warm and welcomed when you are arriving, during, and after.

Their summer camp took over the Rockingham playground with 50+ kids... all three (yes only 3 to a…read more50+ ratio) counselors sat on the bench and offered no supervision besides yelling after kids threw woodchips, pushed over other kids & watched families leave as the adults watched this happening. Not from around here but if your paying for supervision & safe environment... don't go to this summer camp.

This is one of my favorite places to be awsome instructors. if you have a problem and are confused…read morethey will help you personally.

My son has been at UpLevel since he was 6, he is a blackbelt now and absolutely loves it. It is a…read morefamily studio that encourages all students. He has a great group of support and our entire family feels welcome.

It is a nice gym, but they are supposed to have a manager wandering around and I never see that…read moreperson. I also don't care for a guy named Mike at the front desk. He is the laziest employee they have. He acts like he is going out of his way to answer a question. All he wants to do is click on membership cards and stand there. I also don't like they allow kids in there. Some are running around screaming on the track and could knock over someone that is in rehab from a stroke. Kids do not belong in there using the equipment and rarely are the parents around. Make a gym for kids if you want them in there, otherwise have them go to the Kid's Zone.

This is the premier gym in town. With several locations, this gym offers a whole slew of amenities…read moreto include a couple 24/7 locations and clay tennis courts (which I use often). The staff are all courteous, respectful and helpful. I've been to three different locations and each one is clean and well kept. Despite the heavy foot traffic, it doesn't ever seem packed and I rarely have to wait for any equipment. Parking is also fairly ample. Glad we got a membership here (although generally more expensive than I normally would pay for a gym membership) and I do recommend the family rate since it's the most cost effective. Enjoy your workouts!

I have trained at Grandmaster Dong's Harbour Pointe with my daughter for approximately 6 years now…read more Throughout those years it has been an honor and privilege to be instructed by and train with so many wonderful people. Grandmaster Dong continues to update the curriculum regularly, continuing to fine tune his system and continues to teach regularly, sharing his knowledge and experience with his students. Master Dickens and his instructors at Harbour Pointe are wonderful and patient with all of their students whether they are young children just starting out or older Black Belts advancing to higher levels of training. I started attending to have something to do with my daughter and so that she could learn a little about how to defend herself, i now stay for myself as much as her as i have found a place at Dong's where i feel that I belong. I often tell parents that this isn't like any other activity that kids take part in like baseball, soccer etc. Sure you can coach their soccer team but martial arts is something that you can share entirely and do together. It has been a fantastic bonding experience for both myself and my daughter and we continue to move forward together on our journey and encourage others to find the same experience. ~Mike S. Dong's Karate Harbour Pointe has been a welcoming place since the very beginning. They teach amazingly and have each other's backs. It's all like one big family. ~Mikaela S.

My boys have both been involved with the Harbour Pointe Grandmaster Dong's studio since they were 5…read moreyears old. They have learned so much from Master Dickens and benefitted tremendously from the principles that they have been taught in studio and it's application to their day to day life. Shannon