Rennaissance Wing Chun - Testimonial…read more Written after 30 months of training. If you are looking for a place to learn how to fight, this is it. Your body will get in shape as a by product of training and diet. The instructor is a Master of his time with a broad knowledge of fighting philosophy who will help you understand the elements of fighting and how they are applied in combat situations. This is chiefly a wing chun school but you will also have access to other martial arts such as Sanda, Catch wrestling and Savatte. The purpose is to expose the student to fighting at different ranges to limit the vulnerability of circumstance. There will be bruises, especially on the fore-arms. Part of the "no-pain, no gain" mentality. After a while they feel like badges of accomplishment. Eventually your body will harden and they will become less frequent. Im starting to miss them already. I have met new friends although it feels more like a family. I have lost body fat and gained muscle in areas I have not been utilizing transforming into a more tone and proportionate body. I have learned techniques in self-defense all while maintaining interest and having fun. My pains from past surgeries are a rare occurrence and feel in my physical prime. Most people try the $25 week to check it out, the newbies who are serious in enhancing their combat knowledge tend to be the ones who stick around. I find the potential benefit far out-weighs the costs. I find myself very fortunate to have encountered this opportunity in my life and fore-see years enveloped in this system before losing interest, as there is so much to learn. I have finished the wing chun curriculum and still find myself learning new things while improving my fighting ability. Thanks to Grandmaster Ip-Man for adding to the establishment of this art and teaching it to others where it eventually found its way into our lives. May he be at peace and may we represent him in a good manner.

Great place to train . Great coaches dedicated staff . Clean mats . All one could ask forread more

Kioto BJJ Southwest has a great training atmosphere. We work hard and have a great time together…read more Having an established and traditional curriculum means we always know where we stand as students and can easily work with the professors to achieve our goals. Joe and Liz have created an awesome learning atmosphere where I feel that I can achieve my personal best. With the exception of open mat, I don't think Ive ever found myself to be the only woman present- we have a great group of women here which not all academy's can boast. Kioto is a fantastic option in the east valley.

Traditional BJJ with a syllabus developed thru our lineage through Grandmasters Francisco Mansor…read moreand Helio Gracie. Kioto SW is a smaller BJJ gym with a great family feel. Kioto has all shapes and sizes, lots of female students and kids. Kioto students have competed and won at all levels. Come train with us and see what BJJ can do for you. We are also affiliated with the We Defy Foundation, which provides BJJ scholarships to service connected veterans.

I just recently moved to Arizona, and I wanted to find a gym that would be an absolute perfect fit…read morefor me and my goals... and I have to say Jay's gym has hit every nail on the head. Honestly, overall I was looking for a fun & friendly environment where I can get state of the art instruction and help me grow both as an athlete and as someone who loves the sport. Jay's gym has it all, and I guarantee you this place will be a perfect fit for you whether you are a hobbyist or an elite competitor looking for some tough rolls, or if you are looking for a family friendly environment to train for you & your loved ones. Absolutely 100% recommend this place, and thank you Jay Pages for being so welcoming and accommodating! P.S. The facility is AWESOME!!!

If there was a choice to give this place more than 5 stars I would place it to the max! I highly…read morerecommend training here. The atmosphere gives more of a family feel than just a business feel. Jay, the team, and the rest of the coaches treat you as if you are blood related. It's always a good vibe here and so much more to learn as well as many opportunities this gym has to offer from Belt advancements to sponsorships to competitions and more! Not only does this place give a family feel to the environment, but the people you train with are awesome as well! If you are new, you can join the beginners class. But even if you want more of a challenge and are new, you will be taught in hard sparring as well. I've made some friends in this school as well. If y'all want to learn the martial arts as well as grow within this community, this is definitely the place to go to.

Our son has practiced BJJ with professor Quan for about 2 years now, and what a fantastic…read moreexperience. From day 1, Coach has not only taught the technical aspects of Jujutsu but also life long principles of respect, mercy, perseverance, and focus. Highly recommended for all youth.

We signed up for a month-to-month membership for my 5-year-old daughter. Unfortunately, all…read morechildren are placed in the same class regardless of age or size, which made the classes developmentally inappropriate. After about three weeks, my daughter quickly became bored and lost interest. Class times are also very limited--only 5:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM on Saturdays. Most importantly, be aware of the hidden costs: there are upfront fees, and even if you cancel, you'll still be charged for 60 days. Be sure to read the fine print before signing.

We have been attending Sitan Gym events for the past 3 1/2 years and have enjoyed the Muay Thai…read morecommunity lead by Thiago and his team. It is rare to find a group of people that are dedicated to uplifting each other, people who sincerely care about their peers, and people who unconditionally go out of their way to support one another like we have experienced at Sitan Gym. The coaches each offer unique skills to enhance the training and improve participant's ability and competence. The Sitan Gym atmosphere is family friendly (especially the gym dog Holly) and is comfortable to train at regardless of age or experience. The gym prioritizes community which is apparent by the holiday celebrations and acknowledgments. Our sincere gratitude to all of the Sitan Gym staff and volunteers for contributing to make a great community for Muay Thai training at Sitan Gym.

To the 2 single star reviews stating that people were rude to them, it had to have been post-COVID…read morefrustrations or something as it's definitely a one off thing and something I and many others have never experienced at Sitan. I trained privately with Travis for a matter of some months multiple times a week and everyone there was always friendly and nice and I'm a pretty quiet no-small talk kinda guy. I also interacted with Thiago a handful of times and he was always open and engaging every single time. This is without a doubt, the PREMIER location in Arizona if you want to learn the art of eight limbs whether it's through private or public instruction. The only reason I stopped going was due to some health complications I got that prohibited me from continuing training because I loved every damn minute of it.

My son experienced a bullying incident at school, which prompted me to start looking into karate…read moreclasses. I found Titans Martial Arts Academy through a Google search and signed him up for a free introductory class. My original plan was to visit a few different schools before making a decision, but after just one class, I knew we had found the right place. The instructors are outstanding. They genuinely care about the kids and know exactly how to encourage and challenge their students to become their best. They celebrate successes, provide positive reinforcement, and offer constructive corrections in a way that builds confidence rather than discouraging them. We've been attending for almost a year now, and the transformation in my son has been incredible. The bullying had taken a serious toll on his confidence, but today he's like a different kid. His self-confidence has grown tremendously, and the physical improvements are just as noticeable. More importantly, he carries himself with confidence and has developed resilience that extends far beyond the dojo. I can't recommend Titans Martial Arts Academy highly enough. If you're looking for a martial arts school that truly invests in its students and helps them grow both physically and mentally, this is the place.

This school has improved my mma skills significantly and I have won many world titles from training…read morewith them. This is a great school! THANKS TITANS

Sensei Mike and team have been awesome ever since our son joined as a white belt. He takes the…read morelessons from karate to home, to school, and to soccer to be a better person overall!

We love it at Kaizen! My son has been doing martial arts since he was 4 and is now 11 (3 different…read morestyles). When we moved I knew exactly what to look for being a general manager of 2 karate schools in San Diego. Sensei Mike is a wonderful instructor and we felt at home from our first class. Highly recommend giving them a try.

My wife and I decided last October 2025 to take a free first class at EVKM for a date night. I…read morefirst spoke to Keith the owner on the phone who was friendly and encouraging. I had some concerns mand explained I might not be able physically do the class. Im not 20 years old anymore and am short one wash board stomach lol. I thought I might be to old ( in my mind Im 30 :), but my body is 54. Keith said to come in and give it a shot its free to try it. He also said to come and do what you can there is no failure to try. My wife and I took an introductory class on a Friday evening. Everyone was very nice from the minute we arrived, with no pressure and no "Im better than you attitude" . Everyone of all ages was smiling, friendly and encouraging. The facility is second to none with all the cool pads and mats and work out punching bags. It's a large space with good lighting and is well taken care of, bathrooms were clean as well. It is obvious from the moment you enter the building that they take pride in thier space as much as thier philosophy and practices. We got right in to to our 50 minute class starting with the owner himself, Keith (a black belt), showing us a basic fight stance. Then a female instuctor named Amy took over with a basic warmup consisting of jumping jacks, jogging around the padded mat and stretches etc. She then taught us to punch correctly and we learned how to break out of a choke hold. I was amazed at what you can learn in 1 hour with a quality well spoken instructors that actually cares if you "get it" or not. My wife also liked the class. After the class ended we had a post meeting with Keith where he gave us the run down on options for memberships and pricing. It all seemed fair for what you get and access to so much skilled training. I've owned my own small business for 27 years so I can appreciate fair, but still needing to make a profit pricing to keep a good business going strong. If its to cheap the business won't last and if its to expensive no one will pay the high price. After a couple days I called Keith and signed up on a limited basis at first because I honestly didn't know if this was something I could commit to with my work schedule and responsibilities for running my own business. My wife liked the class and hoped to do more, but has some serious neck and ankle issues from past injuries and felt after thinking about it more that she would be better off to do something more geared toward her physical restrictions. However she whole heartedly encouraged me to continue to go if I liked it and so I did! I started with one class a week at first and then over the course of a few months realized what a physical and mental benefit Krav Maga was adding to to my life. I made time in my life for the training and now 5 months in I'm going 3 to 4 times a week and have added some running and home workouts as well. I have learned a lot and excited to learn more, there is years and years worth to material to learn so it is always a challenge every class. I also bought a Krav Maga book recommended by one of the instructors and have used it to review after class what we learned and practice on my own. I found that doing some of the techniques in my pool is great practice and the water gives resistance to the moves and forces you to go slow and be more precise...and its relaxing. The long and short of it is East Valley Krav Maga Self Defense and Fitness in Tempe is worth every penny and I would say if you are looking for something to get fit other than going to a sweaty gym with everyone parading around like peacocks this might be just the fit you are looking for. It's never to late or to early to make positive life changes and take care of the most important thing in your life ...YOU! Once you help yourself you can then help others in many ways from a place of both mental and physical strength!

This place is awesome. I was doing kickboxing and Krav Maga before covid hit and was 40 years old…read moreand I'm the best shape of my life. canceling was easy so I'm not sure what that review is about. if you want a great workout, this is the spot. keep in mind...I used to be 260 pounds and was 40 when I joined EVKM.