There kids class was nothing more then a afterschool program . My son was not comfortable with the…read moreatmosphere at all. The adult class was super packed so we had to switch to kickboxing slot . Still my daughter hasn't gained any knowledge or skill from that class . Also beware of all signing the contract. 30day cancellation notice or you will still be charged for the month. Local gyms don't do contracts like this .

Stay Fly is the premier place to train Muay Thai/kickboxing in Philly. Nobody has more experience…read moreand knowledge of the sport nearby than Justin Greskiewicz. Whether you want to come for fitness and fun or you are an aspiring fighter, the environment and facilities at Stay Fly are top notch.

Located in a very nice part of the city near historic Rittenhouse Square, Aikikai of Philadelphia…read moreis an extraordinary dojo with an amazing array of instructors. Sensei Roderick Johnson is very patient, precise, and detail-oriented in explaining all of the techniques. He is big and strong, yet fluid and graceful in all of his movements. Dr. John Porter's classes pack a plethora of techniques in a short period of time. He incorporates fun exercises in our training to allow us to think outside the box. Carlton Harris' classes, like Sensei's, are also very structured and blend power and precision in all of the techniques. I wish I could take more of Carlton's classes, but the day of the week doesn't work for me. Ed Shockley is a weapons master. He is so very humble in person, but when he's on the mat, he radiates energy. His Aiki weapons classes feel very much like yoga, linking the mind and body as one. John Holt teaches the weekend children's classes. His classes always blend fun activities with the serious stuff like movement and ukemi. The dojo community includes a rich blend of people of all ages and ethnicities. Everyone here is very kind and passionate about Aikido and the senior students are all very approachable and willing to explain the techniques to the junior students. I think that fosters the best kind of learning environment when both teachers and senior students help the junior students grow. If you are thinking about studying Aikido, you can sit and watch our classes to see if it looks like something that resonates with you. However, once you begin, you must understand that your training will take time and patience on your part. Everyone progresses at different speeds and understand that you are placing your trust in people who've experienced what you are about to experience in your training. This is not like many forms of karate where you train to achieve a black belt in a short period of time. Aikido takes a long time to get to an advanced level and even when you get there, you realize there is much more to learn.

I took my 6 year old here for kid's Aikdo at her request (they have Saturday morning classes. The…read moreSensai is very nice and the instructor Suleman, is funny and a skilled martial artist. My child, however, is a little too young still - so we'll be back again when she's older. Meanwhile there is also a Karate Studio (unafilliated) next door that teaches Shotokan. The Dojo is well used and well appointed with plants along the windows. If you or your child want to study Aikido, this is a great place to go.

A great way to exercise, gain flexibility, blow off some steam and meet some positive folks, this…read moredojo has been here for over 40 years under the leadership of Sensei Teruyuki Okazaki and now with new blood from his nephew Hiro Okazaki. My dad trains here with my daughters and me. There are classes for kids after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:45-6:00 and Saturdays at 11:00. There are also classes for adults MWFSS at 11:00 AM and evenings M-F at 6:15. They train in and study authentic Japanese Shotokan karate. Some classes are for advanced students. They also sell uniforms, belts, gloves. The wooden floor, tin ceiling, mirrors, ceiling fans and knotty pine paneled walls make for a real old school dojo feel. The roar of your classmates KIA! will give you the energy to finish the class. Better than yoga IMO.

I am all about giving experiences as gifts, and the gift of Muay Thai with Coach Aaron right in the…read moregrit of South Philly for my husband's birthday did not disappoint. The training sesh was the perfect introductory class to hook anyone. We got right down & dirty really did some work. To surprise my husband, I simply called Aaron, and we set up a time to meet early in the am before his regularly scheduled classes. It was simple. I highly recommend a private before jumping right in. It gave us an overview of the craft & what life is life on any given day at the gym. The gym is rather large but kind of hidden in a back street. It's insanely clean (Aaron was actually cleaning as we walked in), and you, of course, just leave your shoes in the entrance areas, never on the mats. Aaron is super sweet, patient, & thorough. He answered all of my zillions of questions & taught us all about Muay Thai's history, the difference between that and MMA, & about his yearly pilgrimages to Thailand, which look insane!! It was great to be able to pick his brain as we learned. Aaron didn't take it easy on us, we certainly got right to it. I never once felt intimidated or unable. He's super respectful, & we left feeling pretty knowledgeable about the craft, & certainly like badasses. We definitely want to take more classes together! I love that this is something we can do as a couple!! Aaron told us people of all levels, even children, train. He has weekly & drop-ins. They're all pretty reasonably priced. I grew up watching Pay Per View fighting with my dad late at night. He always wanted me to be a kickboxer because of my solid dancer legs. I felt like I was living out some long-lost dream here with Aaron & it was truly excellent!! It's definitely a confidence builder and certainly makes you want to learn even more for next time. Fighting is my favorite sport & hubs & I watch it regularly. It was nice to not just talk about but be about it!! Boom!! We recently finished watching 'Kingdom,' an insane incredible show about MMA, so this goes hand in hand. I highly suggest, if you're watching & intrigued, taking a class with Aaron OR if you're taking lessons with Aaron to watch! It really makes you want to train & learn the actual technicalities of fighting. Aaron is super educated & just deconstructed what exactly went wrong during the big McGregor fight on his Insta. I suggest a follow if you're into fighting. He often (especially during quarantine posts at home spars)! We couldn't have loved or recommend this experience more for any lover of fighting. Honestly, it was perfect. Perfect lesson, perfect space, perfect teacher, perfect gift. Oh, and I love that old school vintage fights are shown on the TV in the background on repeat the entire time. It really gets you in the mood!! Such a super incredible time & gym!

Whether you're interested in attending classes at Royal Striking for fitness or to become more…read moreproficient in Muay Thai, you will feel at home here. Coach Aaron is creative enough to make every class interesting and extremely inclusive regardless of your skill level or level of fitness.

Dropped in for a Saturday BJJ open mat. Very welcoming group of great people. Awesome spot to train!read more

Was coerced into signing up for muay Thai under false pretenses, told if its not for me after the…read morefirst class, I'd get a full refund. Worker used his own financial difficulties to develop rapport only to scam me, an autistic person, out of 700 plus when I realized the classes were too much for me after finishing the first and only class. Do not trust them. They do not care about anything other than money and once they have it, they will go back on their word and make your life hell trying to resolve it and you will wish you had never signed up.

My son has been going to Iron Dragon for almost two years. He has autism and this is the first…read moresport that he has excelled in , the instructor Master Santos is very patient with him and he looks forward to going to taekwondo. Iron Dragon has given my son confidence and he has created a real bond with his fellow classmates.

Our kids really enjoy going to this school for martial arts! They look forward to attending every…read moreweek as they have made new friends and really enjoy the art. The school also enrolls younger children (ages 3 and up) and they are very patient and understanding when they work with them. I would definitely recommend especially if you are like me and are looking for something that will take your kid's energy and turn it into something productive and beneficial for their life.

We were traveling though and decided to stop here for a class. The instructor Mike Shorty was…read moreawesome. The techniques he taught were articulated very well. He and everyone else at the gym were very welcoming and even gave us tips on what we should do while in town. This is a great gym and if you're looking for a good place to learn jiu jitsu, I recommend you stop by and try a class.

Shorty's BJJ has been an amazing experience. We tried out at least 3 different gyms in the area…read morebefore joining this gym. It was BY FAR the best gym we have ever joined. It has a community feel to it, and it's not uncommon for us to grab a beer with the students and instructors. Mike has been wonderful from the start to end. He cares about all his students and has a phenomenal understanding of BJJ. Brittany has taught us a lot from a woman's perspective(woman's class on Sunday is ) This gym is NOT a bunch of agro dudes out to rip off each other's head, but this gym DOES have talented hard working competitors and practitioners. If competing is not your thing it's also just fun to learn BJJ as a workout and make friends. We are moving and not looking forward to find another gym and will be coming back to visit when we can.

Semper Fi MMA Academy is impressive. I have nothing but the highest compliments and I am not one…read moreto be easily impressed. At Semper Fi, new kids are eagerly welcomed into the fold by the other kids and parents are quickly welcomed by other parents. There are no cliques and everyone is very open. When you join you are welcomed into a family like environment: There is no supremacy complex here. Higher belts help lower belts and learn even more while doing so. Their technique is refined and every class you practice what you know and learn something new. Sensei Julio is incredible. He establishes a safe environment for students to learn in a way that is technical, rule-based, and effective, but always fun. Even after a class where someone is corrected and doing push-ups or after a class where you just can't get the move down, every person leaves with a smile and a desire to come back and get back on the mat. Even more impressive is the feeling of family. Sensei Julio sponsors and provides all the eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. His depth of caring for his students and the community is apparent, and he does all he can to make Semper Fi a positive community partner. With every class I witness, I see these children becoming a force unto themselves. Each class they walk a little straighter, and approach each new skill with more confidence and fire. They take that belief and confidence into other parts of their lives. If you are looking to enroll your child(ren), want to do kickboxing, yoga, or MMA yourself, I would highly recommend you take a look at Semper Fi.

The womens kickboxing is a dance class... literally- we were instructed to just stand around and…read moredance. Not a challenge at all and certainly not kickboxing. Also they block anyone with a negative experience from their facebook page so im sure im not the only one who has had issues with this place.