Recently started taking kickboxing classes here. The class is an action packed 45 minutes. It is…read morenot only a great cardio and muscular workout, but they are also a lot of fun! If you've never kickboxed before. The movements feel a bit awkward at first, but once your body gets used to it (after the first 10-15 minutes), the movements feel more natural and powerful. The staff is extremely friendly and supportive. They are available and very willing to answer any questions you have and provide guidance on your form. Prior to starting here, I had never kicked or punched a bag nor anyone. I'm so glad I tried it! If you're interested in trying the class, they have a great introductory package. For $20, you get 3 kickboxing classes and kickboxing gloves. After that, they offer a unlimited month class package or a 10 or 30 pack of classes.

I first started coming to House of Martial Arts almost a year ago when I decided that I had to…read morestart becoming active. I originally went in to inquire about the Fitness Kickboxing program and was able to spend some time speaking with Sensei George Nae. After talking for a while about my goals and reasons for looking into the program, he suggested that the Martial Arts program might suit me better. I gave it a try and have not looked back since. The facility is amazing, the programs (Fitness, Martial Arts and Martial Arts for kids) are all well rounded and enjoyable but my favorite part is the sense of community here. The people are friendly, supportive and amazing. It makes it easier to stick to a goal for fitness or MA specifically when you have similar minded people who are working for the same things in your corner cheering you on. I would definitely recommend HMA for Martial Arts, Fitness, or kids programs.

SoBro BJJ offers a great environment to practice jiu-jitsu. Kenny, the lead instructor, listens and…read moreeasily relates to the questions, issues, and talent base you bring into class to work with. I've tried other BJJ schools around the Indianapolis area. And while SoBro BJJ is smaller than many, the instruction and fellow students are all top notch.

Great welcoming atmosphere and community. Glad I found these guys. I would highly recommend to…read moreanyone who is practicing bjj or wanting to begin the journey.

UPDATED Review--…read more After a year away from Indianapolis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I decided to give the revised format for initiating new students a try. And I have to say it made a huge difference in my experience. Last year I tried Indy BJJ and wound up with a bruised rib and feeling pretty lousy for a couple weeks while that healed. Prof. Eldred reached out to me earlier this year to let me know that they'd changed how they introduce new students to the system and invited me back when I was ready. In the interim, I trained heavily at Title Boxing in Glendale. Getting into much better shape there was probably a good start for this. The new system for initiating first-time students helps a lot, too. And this system brought back the missing stars from my previous review. The new system starts first with private instruction with Prof Eldred before joining a group class. That way when you get tossed into the group class, you're not totally at a loss as to what's being discussed. It doesn't mean the first class won't be confusing, it just means that you won't be going in totally blind. It really helped me to have more confidence. Grappling is one of my least favorite things. If, God forbid, I were ever in a real fight, I'd much prefer to rely on my boxing background. That said, BJJ is a proven defense system employed everywhere from police to military to combat sports. And it's a great work out that tests some very different muscles from boxing. So I feel like it's worth trying to learn. But it's intimidating as all get out! Those private primer classes directly from Prof. Eldred really took the sting off in jumping into group classes. If you're looking for a BJJ school that focuses on self-defense and has a rock-solid lineage back to the Gracies, this would be the right fit for you. I'll probably never be a good grappler, or even really enjoy it. But I've got some faith that under this school's tutelage, I'll at least be sufficient enough to have an idea of what I'm doing if I were ever in a grappling situation.

Stopped in after my friend John has been receiving instruction for almost a year. I love that it's…read morevery focused on instruction and not theatrics or easy belt promotions. I signed up and I've been to three classes and while my technique isn't perfect I've learned almost a dozen movements and have a basic understanding of the transitions. Whether you've done martial arts or haven't this is the perfect dojo and instructor to get started or start again. If the junior instructors are any indication of the teaching then you'll see why I signed up for three months in advance. Hope to see you in class soon.

Took lessons from Sensei Higginbotham 10 years ago or so and some of his quips and bits of advice I…read morestill remember and come in handy to this day. He's a master of his craft and a great teacher. Although I only took with him for about a year or so I still hold that time in high regard and am grateful to have learned from him.

Excellent instruction, patient, Professional, and Extremely knowledgeable. This place and…read moreinstructor are a true rare find. Thank you Sensei . GrandMaster Higginbotham, we will miss you. May God bless you Sir.

We love this place. My son started Jiu Jitsu here because I've been a huge fan of Gracie Jiu Jitsu…read morefor decades. Finding a Gracie certified school in Indy was difficult until this location opened up. Wonderful people. Coach James is very skilled, very welcoming and great with kids and adults. I can't say enough good things about this gym.

I took bellydancing here with Celeste for about six months. I had to take a break due to scheduling…read moreissues, but I hope to be back as soon as possible. I can't say enough good things about Celeste (or Isabelle, her real name). She's very approachable, funny, a good teacher and has an adorable French Canadian accent. A six-week course costs $60, meaning that each hour-long lesson is only $10. Worth every penny, I tell you! If you've ever been remotely interested in bellydancing, I highly recommend studying here with Celeste. The facility also is home to, as the name would suggest, Aikido and T'ai Chi classes, as well as some other dance classes. It's in a fairly convenient location right off of Binford Boulevard.

As with Sarah's review, I also take bellydancing with Celeste here (http://celestebellydance.com/)…read more She's awesome, dancing is awesome, and the building is alright. Everything that Sarah says still holds true. I don't really know anything about the Aikido here, but I do know it's kind of funny to bellydance in one room while they yell and grunt in another.