Nate is the real deal. He's always super positive even when I feel like stabbing him because I'm…read morein a really foul mood and he's making run (which I hate). He's very good at finding whatever it is that is going to activate whatever it is that you need to reach whatever it is that you're trying to do. I say this because he's a great Muay Thai teacher and an EPIC (please let me repeat this) an EPIC Strength and Conditioning coach (and I know a thing or two or 20 about personal trainers so listen to me- they all want you money so they'll pander to your sentimentalities but at least in Nate's case, he actually delivers, even when he's serenading you with the newest R&B dribble in your ear... which makes you run faster, to get away from him... which see, works. Boom! Increase in heart rate and speed.) *breathes* Basically, he's good people (usually) and an even better trainer (always). I'm silly, but I never bullshit people. He's good. Try him, you'll like him. Kick his wheels (but mind you, he'll kick you back... And I have no doubt he could knock out a bull with those kicks).

So far so good. Just finished my fourth class with Nate. He is always early for class, and does…read morenot focus on the clock. Nate is training me in Muay Thai. Our sessions are the perfect balance of pushing me just enough but not over doing it. It is a great combination of pad work as well as techinical training. I was lucky to train in Thailand for two months with a professional Thai figher. Nate is more than his equivalent.

Let me start off by saying my teacher, Don, was amazing. He's personable, knowledgable and made…read morewhat I did learn fun. I signed up for this course because I'm a single mother and what I'm making now in my other two jobs is not enough, so I thought I could add to the days/nights I have free. I made my first of two payments and started the course. I only signed up to go to the Schaumburg location because the others are too far. About a little less than halfway through the course I was sitting with the teacher and he said, "Hey, I need the other half of your tuition." ME: Well, I'm taking off work early tomorrow to come and do the classes I haven't been able to get because they don't work with my schedule. Can I just pay you tomorrow? HIM: Don't you have a credit card? Besides, the owner came in and took all my files. He never does that. At least it'll look like I did something today. (he laughs) ME: Ok (I pay him the last payment) I'll see you tomorrow around 3pm The next day I leave work early, grab some lunch, and head to the school. There's a HUGE white truck/van taking up three spots in the lot. I grab my stuff and start walking in. There's a man standing outside on the phone and as I walk past him, he says, "What do you think you're doing?" ME: I'm going to class. What do you think I'm doing. But now I'm looking around and the owners of the truck are dumping whatever they can into trash cans and taking them out past me. MAN: There's no class. They were evicted this morning. ME: WHAT?!?! The sound of the hundreds of bottles being emptied into the dumpster outside is distracting MAN: Yeah, they were thrown out. You can't come in. So I walk out and sit in my car. They JUST took my money 12 hours before. I called the school's main number and a guy named Nico told me to come to their location and we'd work something out. He said I was only twenty minutes away and he had no idea what had happened. An HOUR and twenty-five minutes later I pull up in front of this janky looking strip mall with a check cashing place and I think it was a tarot card reader. I was afraid to park my car on this busy road. I walked in and found Nico and another man sitting in what I'm assuming was the office. I told them both there's no way after working a full day that I'm going to drive over an hour to a part of town that I wouldn't want to walk out at night by myself and I would like a refund. NICO: I'm not authorized to do that. But I'll leave a message for the man who can. ME: Is it going to be the owner? Because apparently he doesn't know how to pay his bills. I want you to make sure he has all my info. (He starts to write my name and number) I was on edge, I'll admit. I'm usually not that aggressive. NICO: I don't know. The owner doesn't know what happened. ME: I'll tell you what happened. Nobody gets their sh!t thrown out on the lawn for missing one payment. He knew. That's why he came in and took the files yesterday. He KNEW. (Blank stare from Nico) ME: So can you write down the name of the guy who's going to call me and where is he? NICO: Oh, he had to run out. I don't know his name. ME: You don't know his name? You work with the guy and you don't know his name? (Now, it's the owner, I know this now. And he ran out because I called my teacher and told him the school was being emptied into a dumpster.) NICO: Uh, his name is Frank (There is no Frank. He panicked not knowing if he should tell me the owner's name) ME: Ok, I'll wait for his call. No phone call ever came. So I contacted the bank I paid with and they gave me my money back. All of it. But I wasted SO much time and have nothing to show for it. Now I have to start over and find a new school, not located anywhere near me, and pay more because all the Christmas deals are over. They handled it like a$$hats. That's all. Nobody contacted me to try to make anything right. I am positive they couldn't have forgotten I came in. Just a shame for me and the 50-something other students who hadn't taken their test or finished the classes yet.

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with the classes I took. I always wanted a…read moreprofession in bartending, but never knew where to go or how to get started. I searched on the internet and wanted to try this school since it was close to my home. I called the office and told them I was skeptical, so they encouraged me to just stop in on a class and observe. WOW, was I excited to see everyone working hands-on and with each other. I knew that this was the place I wanted to attend. The classes helped me with so many facets of bartending that I still adhere to today. While drink recipes are a major focus, the class also concentrates on pouring, cleanliness, and hardware knowledge. In fact, I think that the returning of all equipment and bottles to its original location is probably the most important thing I have learned and has pretty much become my mantra. The course was also fun and educational with stories and jokes. Don was an awesome teacher, and his experience and stories would leave you waiting to hear more. I always looked forward to attending classes and would stay until the last minute. Maybe the best about the program is the job placement service. After completing the courses, I was then worried about how I would find a job in bartending. However, the placement service they use could not have been any more easier. I took the coursework in March of 2014 and was able to have my first job the first week of April. I was looking to advance my career several months later, and again, the school provided me with a link to a position that I absolutely love working at today. Bartender American Professional Schools has changed my life by helping me to pursue a career I have always wanted and continues to guide me as I make my bartending journey. I would HIGHLY recommend this facility to anyone considering a field in bartending.

I love my experience at Eagle Academy Of Martial Arts. I really enjoy learning new things at Eagle…read moreAcademy and meeting new people, instructors, and teaching new people joining us here at Eagle. I think that this is a very great experience for people wanting to have fun, learn new things, and enjoy! I have been at Eagle Academy for over 6 years and this experience so far just makes me want to push harder and learn more. -Finian Arellano

My boys have been training at Eagle Academy of Martial Arts for almost six years, and the time they…read morehave spent there has been truly invaluable. We began our journey at the Warrenville location with Master J and, over time, expanded our training to the Aurora location with Master Tracey and Ms. Bridget. Every instructor has played an important role in helping my boys grow, both on and off the mat. All three of my boys are members of Team Eagle, the demo team where they receive specialized training in staff and forms. They are also part of the Certified Instructor Training (CIT) program, which has helped them develop confidence, responsibility, and leadership skills as they prepare to mentor the next generation of students. Eagle Academy has given my boys so much more than martial arts. It has strengthened them physically, mentally, and emotionally while teaching them discipline, perseverance, respect, and integrity. Most importantly, the people at Eagle Academy have become our family. We are incredibly grateful for the love, guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support they have shown our boys over the years. We truly cannot imagine our lives without Eagle Academy.

I send both of my boys to W. Kim Tae Kwon Do in Mount Prospect and they love it. Master Netzel is a…read moregreat Instructor and he's good with kids. My youngest son actually listens to him. Master Netzel is patient, very knowledgeable, professional and just great overall. My sons are not only learning tae kwon do but are also learning about discipline. The place is very clean and I feel safe to send my kids. I am very thankful for Master Netzel.

Gorgeous church and the Priests are excellent at connecting with the parishioners. We are getting…read moremarried there in 3 weeks and cannot wait!

Hey, of course it gets 5 stars, it's the Weather Channel. Admit it, you watch it, I know I do. In…read morefact, I really like it. The maps, the stories and the local updates. All this was five stars, hands down. Then they topped themselves. Jim Cantore was in Chicago for Blizzard 2011 and went ape shit over the thundersnow on live TV. You can't beat that, I mean it's a 10 or 11 right there. Don't be ashamed anymore, fellow weather aficionados, watch The Weather Channel without shame. 220,000+ hits on YouTube proves you are not alone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZh1tSKHZdU

The forecasts are worse than before the days of satellites. Very seldom is the next day forecast…read morecorrect. You would do better seeing if your knee hurts to find out about rain. I think this channel is run by junior high kids dressed in hand me down clothing. I give this channel my monkey paw rating, Avoid if at all possible.

My daughter was in kindergarten and constantly getting in trouble. My husband and I tried all we…read morecan think of to make her days better at school. Nothing was working! We decided to begin Taekwondo with the hopes the discipline would help her. First month she cried almost everyday because she didn't want to go. Now two years later, Cardenas Taekwondo Academy has helped my baby SO much! She loves going to class and doesn't like to miss. 2nd Grade teacher has not one complain about her. Sir makes class fun and my daughter is determined to receive a black belt!! Thanks to Ma'am and Sir my daughter has learned self control. I would highly recommend this school!

The Tooling & Manufacturing Association is not-for-profit organization with the goal of helping…read moreHelping member companies train and educate personnel at all levels, providing direct and indirect sources of information and assistance, and ultimately helping member companies (especially smaller businesses like my employer) to grow and prosper. My employer belongs to the TMA and I recently attended a training session provided by them. I actually was also lucky enough to sit at the same table with TMA President Brian McGuire. Brian was very personable and made us all feel very welcome as we chatted and networked with others at the table, before the training presentation started. Everyone in attendance was very engaged and asked lots of good questions during the presentation. I had never had the opportunity to attend such member organization events in the past at previous employers. I feel very grateful that my employer belongs to such an organization, because I find these informational seminars invaluable and necessary for my growth and development. I look forward to future events / seminars and encourage any business owner to join. Additionally, if you work for a small business, take a look at TMA's website and pass along the info to your leadership team. The membership benefits are really worth it!