I've been going to this gym since 2021, and it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made in…read moremy life. There is such a vibrant community of accepting people that I don't know where I'd be in my life without this place. As a woman, I feel empowered to not only walk around my city, but I feel confident enough to take up space. If you're looking to be part of a community, learn how to defend yourself, and get physically fit, this is the place for you.

Went there for the Month Trial , before that I had never done any martial arts and now I feel…read morebetter than ever . I love MMA aswell as all the people here, we all just learn so much and is a family journey. Well recommended.

Great coaches that teach fun classes with a lot of practical takeaways. would highly recommend!read more

Absolute pleasure training here. The environment is welcoming and supportive, and the coaches and…read morefellow trainees are fantastic. Whether you're starting Krav Maga or BJJ from zero or have prior experience, you'll feel comfortable and motivated. There are multiple classes available throughout the week, so no matter how busy your schedule is, you'll always be able to find a time that works. Highly recommend!

Really enjoy training at this academy. I wanted a school with a welcoming environment rather than a…read moremacho vibe, and this place delivered. The people are genuinely kind, supportive, and ego-free, with a wide mix of students. I've been training here for the past two years and learned a lot!

Fantastic martial arts gym! The instructors are incredibly skilled, patient, and motivating…read more Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this gym is perfect for learning, improving, and staying fit. Highly recommend!

Sityodtong is a great gym. The gym has produced great fighters for sure and has world-class muay…read morethai. What has kept me here for a decade is the sense on community, belonging, and purpose. Yes, this is a fight gym that can make you deadly fighter and improve fitness, but its more importantly a martial arts gym that can make you a better person.

A small, but very well-equipped, training facility with world-class staff and a wealth of classes…read more The memberships are pricey ($200 month to month, though it's less if you do a six month or full year membership), but you can build up a martial arts skill set very quickly with their elite-level trainers. If you go here and work hard, Joe Rogan may talk about how impressive your striking is one day.

Twenty years in, and after a substantial hiatus due to a job that wouldn't let me get to this…read morestudio in time for class, I'm back here. These instructors, and these classes, are fantastic. I love how everybody here is friendly, supportive - but also won't coddle you along if you're just stuck in a rut of self-pity. The beginner class is usually divided into four sections: 1. warm up, where you actually stretch out just about every part of your body. Great if you've been sitting at a desk all day. 2. basics, where you work on some basic aspect of kicking, punching, or stances. 3. forms, where you do what would be kata in standard karate; this is my favorite part. The class usually splits into several groups at this point, depending on experience. There's almost always at least one or two beginners in the back working on Long Fist I, so don't worry if you don't know what you're doing - you're not alone! 4. self-defense, where you work on drills to deal with things like wrist grabs, punches, and kicks. I have *used* these (alas) twice, and in both cases, the hours of drilling I did took over while my brain was locked up. Instructors Mark, Karen, and Jonathan are fantastic, and I was classmates with Instructors Melissa and Jason until I had to drop out. They're terrific people, and there is none of the "buy-a-belt, learn to master the soooper seeeekrit martial arts" vibe I've gotten from other dojos. You sweat, and you learn, and everybody's supportive of that. They are also supportive of the fact that people may come in with pre-existing conditions, and will not make you do the idiotic "push through the pain" thing when you're actually hurting yourself. (I've had teachers who did this, and am very grateful not to be putting up with that anymore.)

This is a fantastic place, and a wonderful community, both for kids and adults. The instructors are…read moreexcellent teachers, but what I love most is their commitment to each student. For adults, they meet you where you are in terms of fitness and knowledge, from absolute beginners to students who been practicing for years, and they then figure out how you can improve from there. For the kids, I have never seen a team of instructors invest such attention and care to every child in every class and then achieve success through positive encouragement. I've been a student myself for over ten years, as has my child, and I'm still learning and growing. Can't recommend highly enough!

I do not recommend this gym for woman. To me, it felt like this environment revolves mostly around…read moreego and machismo, that's about it. It doesn't feel like they truly care about your progress. I believe male coaches here to be disrespectful toward female students. I feel that any concerns are dismissed. Although they promote themselves as a "women-friendly" space, based on my experience and what l've seen happen to other women here, I would not recommend this gym

Professor Hugo has created a true jiu jitsu community - over the years this place has become a…read moresecond home to myself and my daughter. Love the teaching style - no bs, just jiu jitsu. Train as hard or as light as you want. World class athletes with no ego. 617 is perfect for everyone - beginners, advanced, competitors, and kids. Positive attitude of this place is infectious. Osss!

Amazing place to train. Very grateful to visit here and be welcomed with open arms by all the…read morestudents and fellow black belts. Daniel is a great instructor with tons of knowledge. Please visit! A+++

I trained with this team a few years ago. The instructor, a first degree black belt, was of low…read morequality. He was able to teach, but had many technical errors. When it came to sparring, it was clear that he was unfamiliar with jiujitsu. The higher ranked team members cheated at tournaments, using the team to have me removed from divisions so that lesser skilled members could advance. Come promotion time, they attempted to enroll me into a pyramid scheme, asking for payments of 2,000 dollars. When refused, they became aggressive and spread negative rumors throughout the community in retaliation. Needless to say, I can not say that this was a positive experience. When I asked corporate about the behavior of this franchise, they at first tried to deny it was even a location. Something is not right with this establishment.

Best training ever done. I feel alive again. Good atmosphere and great coaches. Highly recommended.read more

I love this gym. I was interested in an intense workout, but ended up falling in love with muay…read morethai thanks to the great instructors here. I highly recommend dropping in for a class and seeing what it's all about!