My husband has been going to True Warrior for a few years now. In those years I have seen his…read moreself-confidence grow, his energy and focus improved, his desire to be healthy and strong increased. It changed the way he leads our family, being more present and wanting more for us as a family unit and wanting to have more of an impact on others - esp those of a younger generation. Earlier this year we wanted to find a family friendly MMA environment for our 9 year old - somewhere to build up his confidence, to feel encouraged, not afraid or broken down or pressured whenever he didn't quite get it right. When he told me about the Tiger cubs program we tried it out for our son. The 1st few weeks of my son attending he was all smiles...hesitant to learn something new but smiling. The kids are helpful and supportive, as they're encouraged to help teach new kids as a way of also earning stripes and advancing. Coach Toby's style of teaching is admirable - teaching them beneficial skills while also having fun; never putting the kids down or making them feel less than or shaming them, but encouraging them and partnering them with the right kids to help them. As a mom that meant a lot to me knowing I could trust this coach to have my son's best interest at heart. Shortly after, what was supposed to be just me observing turned into me joining my husband boxing, and then also joining the Warrior Women's Self Defense class on Sundays. Up until that point I was just a mediocre long distance runner, training every few years for a half or full marathon. Joining True Warrior/Warrior Women has made me feel stronger and capable (mentally and physically), more aware and wiser, and part of a community of women/men who support each other. Saturday family Boxing Day has made such a positive impact on my family - a day we look forward to working out together and training together, being close and stronger...together. That's what this school promotes - community, strength, skill, people helping people, faith and positivity, all in it together. We are grateful to Coach Toby and Coach Ryan for all they do and how they do it! Their skills are unmatched and amazing to see, but how they teach it and coach others is impressive. It's an environment that can be intimidating walking into, but walking out of those classes you feel welcomed, included, empowered, absolutely humbled at times (haha!), thankful, unified. I absolutely love this school and what it's done for my family!! -Rodriguez fam

Can't do better than this family of warriors. If you're looking for a place for your kids, family,…read moreor self to learn from a master but in a no-excuses environment - you've found it here. We love the esprit de corps, the values, and the spirit of fun and safety that embody this way of training. Led by Toby Grear, this special program has been a gift to our children's lives already in a short time.

We hired Aikido of Charlotte to host a self-defense class for a women's trade organization and it…read morewas a hit! The class was easy to follow with great, hands-on practice for real-world self-defense situations. The trainers were knowledgeable and showed us a variety of techniques to stay safe on our own. I really liked how they worked through each technique with all of us until we had mastered it as well. Highly recommend!

I have been studying at Aikido of Charlotte for 6 months. From day one I was welcomed warmly and…read morethat has continued during the past six months. When I first visited the dojo the dojo cho, Weiner Sensei, answered all the questions I had about practicing Aikido at his dojo; as well as the, late, chief instructor Main Sensei sat with me the entire class sharing his insights about practicing Aikido and answered my questions. This first experience has been consistent. I have enjoyed my curiosity and eagerness respected and matched to the appropriate level of my studying. This is a safe and friendly place to practice Aikido, to learn self-defense, as well as pursue personal growth.

The instructor is very personable and knowledgeable. They're running a promotion right now that if…read moreyou do 3 classes in 3 weeks then you're entered into a raffle. The space is clean and cool and they have apparel for sell in addition to doing barre and strength classes.

I love the all of classes here! And each instructor brings something different to their class in a…read moreunique and fun way that makes class really enjoyable. They offer at least one class each weekday with childcare, so this has been my go-to postnatal workout, and I've been able to see results in a short length of time. Would absolutely recommend. I've tried a lot of different barre studios, and their style at neighborhood barre is by far my favorite.

I'm a 45+ year practitioner in the Asian martial arts and a 4th degree black belt myself, who has…read morehad the fortune of getting to know Coach Kakavitsas, and now my two grade school boys train with him. It's not often I find someone who has the same passion for martial arts that I do; Coach Kakavitsas is an incredibly knowledgeable instructor who has years of real world experience in competition and practical self-defense techniques. My boys love training with him, and going to class is the highlight of their week. It's amazing how much they're already learned. I highly recommend anyone interested in learning self-defense, building confidence and getting physically fit go see him and his colleagues.

JT was great!! This is a clean location with a big open floor plan! We brought our daughter for a…read moreone-on-one intro class (shes 8) as we are looking to get her plugged into something! He took his time with her and had her gloved up in the ring within a matter of minutes after we did our paperwork. He demonstrated and walked her through the different hits/punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes. She had the most amazing time and cant wait to get started in classes with the other kids. She had the biggest smile on her face after she was done, and was so excited. I really appreciated JT showing her the confidence and new passion for muay thai! Hes a very knowledgeable man, personable, and incredible instructor/coach! We will be bringing our other daughter next Saturday for her one-on-one and very much anticipate a similar experience! Such an incredible experience from start to finish!

I've been training at FTF since 2011. This is not a normal gym. If you're looking for staff and…read morecoaches that care about you and your health this is the place! They offer challenging classes and it doesn't matter what age you are or what fitness level you are. The classes are fun and rewarding. They teach you that life begins outside of your comfort zone. They even let you try your first class free... so you have nothing to lose! Come join the FTF family!

I started attending fit to fight in pursuit of self-defense. I have taken a few of their Krav Maga…read moreclasses and try to go at least once a week for the heavy bag classes when I can make it. These folks are very helpful and friendly no matter where you are in your fitness journey. You can quite literally not know anything about self-defense or fitness and still get a pretty great workout here. I love all of the people including the ones that work out here and the ones that coach here. Definitely give Fit To Fight a try!

I've been searching for a Pilates studio and I came across this one during a Google search. I…read moredecided to try the free introductory class. I have always loved Pilates but this class took things to the next level. Everyone was really nice and accommodating and I really enjoyed this experience. I will definitely return!

IM=X Pilates feels like a really good postnatal workout - the pace allows for focus on great form…read moreand works on strengthening the lower abs and pelvic floor. It's a nice workout for toning. So far, I have enjoyed the [two] classes that I've taken here. Before having two kids, I was in Solidcore weekly, but now I have to be a bit more intentional with my movements and gentle to my body. I haven't broke much of a sweat yet, which is nice at times when you want to workout, but also have plans later. I fully intend to go back (and report back) on results.

I have been attending jujitsu classes at this academy since 2017. My daughters also trained here…read morefor several years, attending the homeschool classes the academy offers during the day. (I used these classes to count toward a gym credit on thier High School transcripts). Our experience here has been wonderful. Not only have we learned life saving self defense skills, we have friends and become part of a wonderful jujitsu community. I encourage anyone to try a class!

Mint Hill Kung Fu provides high quality Kung fu training. The only thing better are the people.read more

A very welcoming place to learn Lai Tung Pai Kung Fu. Everyone here is very friendly and eager to…read morehelp anyone that shows an interest in learning. Definitely not like any kind of traditional Karate that most Americans are accustomed to. If you are looking for a Martial Art that is unique and fulfilling look no further.