How many organizations have you attended you felt, from the first time you entered, you would be…read morethere for the long run? If you have watched any martial art style movies, do the adversaries suffer the most? You are welcome to number all the various punches by name. An instructor explained to me; "A punch, is a punch, is a punch, no mater what name you give it." This person was and is Dan Insonto. His daughter was being pushed around in a baby carriage, at the time. She probably 33 years old by now. I would tell anyone I feel Aikido is passive/aggressive. You all understand inertia. A body in motion, shall remain in motion, until acted upon by an outside source. Aikido, to me, isn't aggressive until that object (a person) begins to strike. Aikido uses the forward momentum of your aggressor as an advantage, keeping the aggressor in motion, as a directed advantage, like crashing a plane. Should an aggressor come soft, that person will be stopped softer. However, coming full strength will result in the aggressor saying; "Father forgive me, for I have sinned in my thoughts, my words, and what I failed to do." The body of this organization is made up of professional people, from various well groomed industries. Saying this is to explain anyone willing to learn, will have the very best group of trained professionals found anywhere. If you are 8 yrs old, you will be taught. If you're of an "old school," willing to learn, you will be taught, not judged. However, No One begins, without being stretched out in more places than flees on a hunting dog! Do your homework. Come with an open mind, observe, speak with everyone having positive open mind the way the young mighty mights show up, with respect. Give your best and you will get the best!

Aikido of Cincinnati, A Welcoming Dojo in the heart of the city…read more Aikido of Cincinnati is the kind of dojo that immediately makes you feel welcomed. The building has plenty of parking, and the training space itself is spacious, clean, and well cared for. The instructors have decades of experience in the art of Aikido and teach with a balance of precision, tradition, and patience. You get a genuine, real world understanding of the Japanese art of Aikido. Whether you're brand new or have years of training, they meet you where you are and help you grow. The training environment is traditional, respectful, and supportive. Classes are structured but never rigid. There's room to ask questions, explore technique, and learn at a pace that feels sustainable. Ukemi, weapons training, and partner work are all taught with safety and clarity in mind. The community at Aikido of Cincinnati is one of the dojo's biggest strengths. People genuinely care about each other's progress, and the atmosphere is friendly without losing the seriousness of practice. It's a place where you can train hard, improve consistently, and still feel at home. If you're looking for authentic Aikido taught by people who truly understand the art and cultivate a positive training culture, Aikido of Cincinnati is an excellent choice. Reviewed by Salim Kai

My daughter and I have been a part of Fuse Martial Arts & Fitness (Maineville location) for about 3…read moremonths now. Recently having relocated from Texas, it was important for my wife and I to find a martial arts studio where we felt good about the environment and teaching style that our daughter Isabela (7 yrs old) would be training under. We cannot be happier that we decided to give Fuse Martial Arts a try. From the first day she completed her trial class, we knew it was the place for us when my daughter said "I belong here!" This will be my daughters third martial arts studio and she absolutely loves it! Coach Dave is great with his students, and I appreciate his coaching style and his commitment to the development of everyone who walks through that door. My experience at Fuse Martial Arts & Fitness has been GREAT! What I can share about my personal health journey, is that when I started at Fuse I simply had one goal; to begin a path to a healthier me so that I can be there for my family. I have been doing the Muay Thai classes and they really provide me with the full body workout that I haven't had in a long time. When I started 3 months ago, I weighed just under 340 lbs. I have now lost 34+ lbs and continue to feel better and more capable as each week passes. Coach Dave has a great balance of pushing me with the intensity that I need while making sure I have a healthy approach to continuing my fitness journey and not get discouraged. One additional benefit of the Muay Thai training I can share is that not only does it help me get in shape, it has also instilled a sense of confidence that I was unaware of until I found myself in a unique situation at work. A couple of weeks ago, I had an employee become very disgruntled with me at work (this is employee was 6'2" and about 320 lbs. I'm 5'11"). I still don't how the situation escalated as quickly as it did, but by the time I knew it, this employee was cussing me out and suddenly in my face. I share this situation, because I can say, that throughout this event, I felt incredibly calm, was able to maintain control of the situation. As I reflected about this event, I was surprised that I naturally found myself position my feet in my Muay Thai stance and then pulled back to a safe distance when dealing with this employee. It was a reminder for me, that not only does Muay Thai for me serve for fitness, but it also serves as a means to help defend myself. Had it not been for the time I had training under Coach Dave, I honestly do not know how I would have reacted or dealt with this situation. I am now a healthier and more confident person as I continue on my journey. Knowing that at the end of the day Fuse Martial Arts & Fitness is playing such as crucial role in helping to keep my family safe, improve confidence and discipline of both my daughter and I, and help to improve our overall health, I cannot be more satisfied. If you are looking for a great place to help you in your fitness or self-defense journey, while surrounding yourself with a great group of people, Fuse Martial Arts & Fitness is the place for you. Thank you Coach Dave!

The owner (Dave) is professional and accommodating. This gym is traveler friendly and has…read moreeverything you'll need while you're in town. For me the 3 x approx. 25m sprint lanes and the free-weight/squat rack section was the most useful equipment. If you're into #stronglifts #5x5 #startingstrength #rippetoe, you can do all of that here.

The leadership, organization, and culture that exists here is unmatched. This is a wonderful place…read moreto train and improve your physical fitness with positive, supportive, and likeminded people.

This is an amazing facility that is family friendly and caters to all ages and demographics…read more Whether you are looking to get in shape, lose weight, or become a world class athlete this is the place for you!

Happy to be training here. Just recently started after deciding to get my body into a healthier…read morestate. Only been a few weeks but already feel great and learning quite a lot. Neal and his team are great and non-judgmental. I had absolutely no background in martial arts before deciding to join and I have been made to feel welcome. I love Neal's approach to teaching practical skills that one can actually use in a real life street self combat situation for self defense.

SACAN Martial Arts is amazing part of the martial arts community. The school offers Muay Thai…read moreKickboxing, Brazilian Jujitsu, and Kenpo Karate for children. The instructors are well informed and friendly to newcomers. This is not the stereotypical lughead mma gym. Everyone is treated with respect and like family. The head instructor has a list of credentials and shows exceptional leadership by guiding his students through their growth. He has also been a teacher to other head instructors at other local gyms. Many students drive long commutes to attend the school. This is a must stop for out-of-towners if they want to continue practicing martial arts away from home.

They are absolute amazing, fair price and very nice teachers…read more Rooms are very clean and they meet several times a week.

Highly recommend. No pressure to join. Great members, friendly and helpful. Instructors allow you…read moreto go at your own pace. Sometimes you're not pushing yourself at home, and need a nudge from a professional. Fun classes. Different from calisthenics only, added value of learning how to stop a threat. No competitions, just learning important things.

This is an outstanding place to learn Martial Arts Balance, Flexibility, Self-defense, and…read moreDiscipline because of the top notch, professional and highly experienced coaches, friendly teammates and camaraderie. I recommend it above and beyond any Martial Arts school in the Tri-state area and beyond.

I don't train, but my two boys do. And to say they LOVE it here would be an understatement. The…read morecoaches are all top notch athletes and incredible, friendly people. It's awesome to see so many happy, refreshed and challenged men, women and children growing here. Glad we found yall :)

So far so good! It's 2021 and we're slowly recovering from the panorama (yes, panorama lol). Inside…read moredining, theaters, and gyms are opening back up. The McKie Rec Center is no different. I recently moved into the area and heard about the weight room. I paid for a 3 month membership, which was $45 dollars. I believe this includes access to all Cincy rec centers but will need to test that out. The 45 bucks gives me access to the basketball court and the weight room. COVID SAFETY: For now, you have to call and schedule a time to go into either facility. They are keeping the number of people very low so I appreciate that since the weight room is fairly small. You must call and book a time on the hour for the hour. My only complaint is there isn't an online portal or email I can send, I have to call, and if you know me - I HATE calling anyone haha! Oh well. It's a great alternative for me when I'm not feeling like running outside. It's walking distance and opens up at 8am so I can get my morning burn before the day starts. Glad to have it available!

I think the Cinci Recreation Commission facilities are a great benefit to the city and fully…read moresupport their inclusion in the city budget, etc. Unfortunately there are a lot of things competing for the same funds, and certain communities draw the short straw. And, unfortunately, McKie suffers from that. Most of the equipment is old and beat up, but in working order. They are not open weekends, but they are open late enough on weekdays to get in a workout after work. McKie also lacks a few amenities that some of the better funded CRC centers have such as a running track. Now, those are a few of the negatives to get out of the way, and unfortunately they are things the folks at McKie just can't do anything about. Now, the good things. First off the people are really great. Everyone is very friendly, and not because they are looking at you like a walking commission. I have seen people being trained there, but I'm not sure how that is set up, definitely not in a high-pressure way. They have classes in martial arts and I think I've seen some women walking around with yoga mats. And the other big tradeoff for the gently used equipment is that an adult membership is only $25 a YEAR!! A main charge for the center seems to be the programs for area youth. I know there are regular and structured basketball times, and I've seen younger children occupying the front room doing arts and crafts projects. Also, in the summer, McKie hosts a number of day camp activities as well as swimming lessons. The front room also hosts community organizations such as the Community Council and acts as a jumping off point for things like the Great American Cleanup. So, as I mentioned, the CRC community centers are asked to do so many worthwhile things, and do them on a shoestring budget. The only reason I give this a 3 star review here is because if it had a bigger budget, I need room to go to 4 or 5.

My experience has been phenomenal and I would recommend anyone who is interested in martial arts to…read moregive this a try. they're great teachers and people who only want to see you to improve.

My son has been attending ULMA for the past year. We have seen significant improvements in his…read morefocus and abilities while still participating in a fun-supportive environment. Small class sizes and dedicated instructors! We love ULMA