Cleveland Jiu Jitsu

(1 review)

1.1 mi

Aikido tends to get a bad rap and for good reason with all the videos out there that are simply so…read moreunbelievable. Many are hilarious as to the nature of the fakery/malarkey involved in showing the techniques. That addresses the fakes. On the other side of the coin there are the videos that appear to be fake or choregraphed also yet, these videos are not. Due to the way Aikido is practiced/utilized it is rather impossible to show on a video the pain being inflicted from using an Aikido technique. The manipulation of the wrist and joints on the human anatomy usually happen too fast for even the best camera person to film. For this very reason it often appears as though people are just all of a sudden flying through the air. i have seen some of the fakes. There are none at this school. Aikido, real true Aikido works...if properly used. If one wishes to properly learn it then this is the school to attend. The first class is free and i believe it is so because after seeing and FEELING a proper Aikido technique firsthand one will absolutely not be able to dispute the effectiveness of this martial art and one will be highly motivated to return for instruction. There is a reason that Aikido is not allowed into tournaments and this school will show and teach one firsthand what that reason is...that being Aikido will physically devastate the person it is being applied on to. This school is the real deal. If one is afraid of pain do not come to this school. If one wishes to learn how to dispense pain and how to submit and control an opponent then by all means this is the school for you. The instructor often states that they train for pain, he is not kidding. In this day and age learning and possessing these skills are not only a very good thing, they could save your life or the life of one you love. What have you got to lose? A couple hours of your life? Take the free class, i did and then i signed up. If it were not real i would absolutely not keep going back. i am a former soldier and i was a bouncer at night clubs/bars for eight years. i know blowhards and posers, there are none at this school.

From the owner: Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba. Aikido focuses not only punching and kicking opponents,…read morebut rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. What is important is a skilled Aikido practitioner to be skilled enough to redirect his attacker's energy while keeping them in a constant unbalance. Aikido is a self-defense training art. Seven Good Reasons to Join Us 1. Excellent Cardio & Strength Enhancing Workout 2. Outstanding Self-Defense Training 3. Improve Mental Focus & Concentration 4. Increase Self-Confidence 5. Self Discipline 6. Adults & Youth are Welcomed 7. Weapons Training Real World. Real Street. Self-Defense

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Pope's Martial Arts Academy

1.0

(2 reviews)

0.6 mi

Do not go to this academy! The martial arts does not help you in real life. it is the biggest waste…read moreof my money! Also the head instructor, Rick Pope is not friendly and has poor personal hygeine.

My grandson took classes in April and May. He stopped because they spent most of the class playing…read moredodge ball. I signed the form to stop the auto draft. They continued to take $69 out of my account and finally in September I had to stop payment at my bank. It's December and they are still trying to take the funds out.

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Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(2 reviews)

3.1 mi

If you're looking for an academy with great instruction and training partners, look no further than…read moreLeviathan Academy. Instructor Breck Still's accolades have been mentioned in other reviews, so I won't repeat them here, but know that he is a very talented instructor who cares about his students. Everyone at Leviathan is extremely welcoming. It's a great place to train BJJ and (recently added to the offerings) Muay Thai. Breck offers two weeks of free training, an opportunity that can't be beat. Come check Leviathan out!

I stared training here a year ago. And a can say it's one of the greatest things I've done. The…read moreinstructor Breck Still is an amazing teacher! And all the guys here are some of the best people you could ever meet! Definitely recommend trying 2 weeks free.

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Upper Cumberland MMA

(7 reviews)

75.6 mi

changed my life. programs for all ages and skill level, great location and amenities inside the…read moregym. great owner and instructors

This is really a gym for people who want a smaller family environment. Everyone knows each other…read more Really positive place with a great program for beginners.

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Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

21.9 mi

Very knowledgeable coaches and a super welcoming bunch of people. It's got good mixture between…read morepractical grappling and technical jujitsu, highly recommend for both beginners and those looking to compete.

This is the best bjj gym in Chattanooga. The family environment and the amount of knowledge between…read morethe instructors is amazing. We will be here forever!

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North Georgia Martial Arts

4.3

(7 reviews)

55.6 mi

We enrolled Derek in a class in July, and since then, he has enjoyed every minute of it. He is…read morealways excited to attend class weekly. Coming home after his first tournament with a medal helps even more. We highly recommend NGMA.

We joined NGMA a little less than a year and a half ago and it has been a great experience from day…read moreone. We have been able to get active and not feel judged at all if we couldn't do something. The instructors are great and well known through the ATA world with multiple state and world championships to their names. The families are welcoming and make you feel like you belong. This has turned into a full family event and we have promised each other we are going to be our black belts.

The office all painted up.

Trophy wall painted.

Taping everything up.

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McFee Park

4.9

58.1 mi

WOW!!!! Little slice of chocolate cake for the kiddos! It is out of the way for us, but when we…read morewent our toddler had a blast. Played all over the playground and loved the splash pad! Always wonderful to see a smile on his face! One day tho... I hope when other moms are with groups and solo moms try to join in and meet new people that the groups will be more excepting and make others feel invited. Unfortunately I have yet to experience that at all in Knoxville at any of the parks... ( personal feeling aside from the park itself )

This is one of our grandson's favorite parks. It has a water feature for little children, and a…read moregreat playground, picnic shelter. They have added on so many new things including fields for team sports.

Playground and Splashpad with picnic pavilion

Splash pad

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Splash Island - Tullahoma

4.0

77.8 mi

My kids got flipped off and cussed at a lifeguard they told him and the kids were very close and he…read moresaid he did not care

Food is overpriced but besides that it's fun for kids adults teams. There's water slides. There's a…read morelazy river and it is fine.

Cherokee National Forest

4.9

(12 reviews)

1.5 mi

CNF is a part of the Appalachian Mountains range. In June, 2025 it is a verdant forest with hidden…read moregems around many corners. CNF is located in eastern Tennessee, borders North Carolina and borders and within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It's enjoyed especially by motorcyclists, outdoors and certain motor enthusiasts. Cell reception can be spotty and satellite connection is challenging. The roads were mostly 2 lanes with very limited turnarounds, passing lanes and parking other than designated lots and limited along the side of the road. The forest and the views were enchanting! Leave No Trace!

What an awesome drive. The views are spectacular. Perfect for a road trip when you're in the area…read more We got beautiful pictures during the winter and again in the summer of the Milky Way.

6/25 Turkey Creek 2630' towards The Smokies

6/25 Bald River Falls

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6/25 River road to Bald River Falls

Bear Creek Adventures Mini Golf & Gem Mine

42.8 mi

We had a great time here today and the new owners are great people.. a lot of fun and great…read moreprices.. we did a round on the course and afterwards had some ice cream and a malt shake.. both were delicious Also if get a chance they have gem mining as well.

We had a fun afternoon out at Bear Creek. The 18 hole miniature golf course is well maintained…read moreand has some fun challenges. My grandsons had a great time on the course. Afterwards, we enjoyed some cold drinks and snacks in the main area. It is very neat and clean. One grandson elected to pan for gems which yielded a nice assortment of pieces. A nice added touch was a chart for him to help identify what he found. Lots of fun. Nice, friendly staff help round out this find located just outside Murphy,NC.

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Skull Island Campground

3.7

(3 reviews)

12.5 mi

This place is less than 10 miles from home...but we love it! Quiet, easy access, waterfront sites…read moreand friendly management. When we feel the urge, but time is a factor...this is our go to place.

The owner calling me a liar and my post false is unbelievable. What I wrote is true. 1000% because…read moreI saw it myself. It was the restroom by the beach. Multiple people observed it, and talked about it amongst ourselves. I gave the review a 3 star (and nothing lower) because we love this place, and didn't want it to get a low rating on only one issue, but to be called a liar, by the owner, is unacceptable. What I and others saw, on that week, is factual, and stayed for a few days. And to have it dismissed and have my integrity called into question, by the owner, is unbelievably unprofessional. This was not a "revenge post" as you seem to be alluding to, this happened. I will not and am not putting down a great place, just because and I won't stoop to that level now, even though you called me a liar. I simply posted about an issue, that happened. We have been back since, and it hasn't been an issue, BUT to pretend what we experienced that trip, didn't happen, is unacceptable.

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Cumming Aquatic Center

3.3

(42 reviews)

79.7 mi

Very clean. Not too crowded. Lifeguards were alert. We will definitely be back. No wait to get in.read more

ISR- Infant swim resource…read more PSA: We have had an awful experience and hopefully this helps other parents looking at this as an option for their kid(s). We scheduled with TANYA CAREW out of the Cumming Aquatic Center. Our child had 9 lessons before Tanya stopped showing up. On what was supposed to be day 10, she sent 6 kids home because the capillary refill at the heel was too slow meaning they were too cold and couldn't stay in the pool. The next day she text after our child's lesson was supposed to have started and said she was cancelling lessons because "they are having lessons today". Odd, as I know there are supposed to be lessons... my kid has one scheduled. She is double booking her time. I asked about make up lessons. No response. The very next day she no call no showed. Parents & their kids were showing up all morning and being told no one had seen the instructor. The next day of lessons, a text came in mid-morning saying she wasn't feeling well. At this point we are just getting scammed. ISR has been contacted and we requested a refund but each instructor is an independent contractor so their hands are tied. They can't do anything. TANYA CAREW finally answered us 5 days later saying ISR has a strict no refund policy and she wouldn't be refunding us. She again gave no options for rescheduling, making up lessons missed or refunding us for the time our child wasn't in the pool. She referred us to a different instructor and stated she wouldn't be paying her either so we would have to fork out another $1,000 to get our child started with them. I have heard positive feedback from other co workers and parents who put their children through ISR in Buckhead but I would steer very clear of Tanya and Cumming.