This dojo is unique sensei is more than a sensei he is everyone's father been there for 53 years…read morethe oldest dojo in Rockford sensei is the ONLY person in the state line area that trained under shihon sukiyama in Chicago most Dino's have one teacher here sensei with 7 other sensei instructors who were trained by sensei an they all have been with him between 20 to 35 years to put this is few short words explaining how this dojo is. One big family practicing martial arts my two children have been there 6 years now an are black belts the cost 40.00 a month no contracts no hidden fees you can train up to 6 nights a week call 815 965 7575 ask for sensei Allen this place is the best

Holy cow! True traditional kung fu with a lineage to follow all the way back to Wong Fei Hung…read more Sifu Andrew Kong is the real deal, true martial arts for both mental and physical training.

I got to have the pleasure of having a private Kung Fu lesson with Sifu Andrew Kong. Wow! What an…read moreincredible experience. I've taken other martial arts classes before. This place truly is authentic Chinese Kung Fu! I was impressed by the long history that runs through this school. Master Kong is son the the world famous Grandmaster Buck Sam Kong. I will definitely be looking forward to returning again.

David's an excellent instructor, reasonably priced, excellent to work with. Would highly recommendread more

Let me first state the reviews before mine are from a previous owner who apparently was quite…read moreunscrupulous. This is not the same group or the same management. I've talked extensively with the current owner David Walker as well as trained with him for the last few months. My children have also trained with him for the same amount of time. Two coworkers I've known for almost a decade have trained with David as well. His training is tier one as the classes are a good mix of intensity, technique as well as background information as to why you do what you do. I leave each class as if I have learned something new I can apply as well as improved my skills on previously learned material. So, the training is A plus and better than any other martial arts groups I have trained with in the past. David is excellent with my kids who look forward to class each week as well as excitedly show me what they have learned as well as beg me to show them what was done in my class. It is a great time for them to work on discipline, confidence and mindset as well as balance, flexibility and strength. This is the best extracurricular investment I've made for them. Lastly, I want to say David is a man of integrity and encouragement. He has kept his word and made sure I've maximized my learning opportunities. The folks in the class are terrific and some of the more experienced students have been extremely helpful in keeping an eye on me and correcting things when David is with another student. I wish I had found this group earlier and started sooner, but as David says "We're starting now." Join us.

Honestly, MaxP changed my life. I originally purchased a Groupon for 2 weeks at the gym, and at the…read moreend of it, I ended up getting a year-long membership. They counsel you on healthy eating and provide meal plans. They also have a deal with another local business, Food4Fuel, where you can get 10% off pre-prepared healthy meals. Tbh, I've not really stuck to their meal plans. I just do calorie counting on my own (I want this to be a long term solution to my weight problems, not something that will burn off 50 lbs. that I'll gain as soon as I have to move away from Rockford). The 2 best things here, though, are the group workouts and the community. I have made so many friends at MaxP that I would have never known otherwise. Oh, and I've lost 20 lbs. AND! I can feel abs for the first time in my entire life! It's expensive, but it is so, so worth it. The people are amazing, the workouts make you feel better than you ever have, and the accountability makes your goals actually achievable.

I've been going to MaxP for about 7 months. I can't say enough about the professionalism of the…read morecoaches, the family type atmosphere & the sheer amount of fun I've had on this journey. If you follow your coaches instructions, you'll get results. Period. I didn't have much weight to lose when I started, but I've lost 25lbs in fat and gained quite a bit of muscle. I have never felt better & that was the whole reason I wanted to join - to feel my best. Thanks MaxP for always meeting me where I'm at!

Fitness Works is a great an amazing Personal Training and Pilates studio. As a Personal Trainer…read moremyself, it's easier to tell the quality of the trainer in front of you. Every trainer at Fitness Works is experience and knowledgeable in many diverse fitness fields. As well as getting that feelings of trainer truly being their for you and building a workout program that best suits our needs. Something that sadly isn't as common in the bigger gyms in the Rockford area. If you're looking to get back into a workout routine, improve yourself, or just ready a life change in general, but need guidance in getting there. Fitness Works is the place to be!

AFTA Combat Martial Arts is HANDS DOWN the BEST martial arts school in the Stateline! Dr. Master…read moreJoel Bowling , multiple Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee who founded the school in 1984 and developed the amazing Tatakai system, revolutionizing the world of martial arts to meet the the REAL demands of a modern society, teaches his students wholly, mind, body & indomitable spirit, enlightening them with the ability to handle life's obstacles with a discipline and focus that they may never have developed without the proper mindset. Other schools advertise fun and ninja(?) Training, Offer bogus "Bruce Lee" training or basic "sport" karate, but AFTA advertises and DELIVERS Real world martial arts combat self defense training! Others claim to be "the serious choice", but AFTA is the ONLY "no joke" "no nonsense" school you can depend on consistently for ALL of your combat martial arts training and educational needs!

Would have given ZERO stars if it was an option. Do NOT sign your child up for martial arts lessons…read moreat AFTA Martial Arts in Rockford IL. The owner of this establishment, Joel Bowling, has no business being around children. Joel thought it was appropriate to teach a class of 5 year olds about murder, kidnapping, rape, and date rape. He also accused my 5 child of being developmentally disabled or "retarded" as he called it when my son couldn't understand what he was trying to teach. Joel Bowling is severely over weight and cannot even properly interact with the children he's trying to teach. Nor do I think being a severely overweight martial arts teacher teaches anything about self-discipline. I pulled my child from his classes only after a few lessons, and he's still trying to get me to pay for the full year contract. Save yourself and your child the abuse and take them to a REAL martial arts establishment.

Made the mistake of signing a 2 year contract: I've been charged twice and accused in front of…read moreother parents for not paying when I've only had one late payment but everything else is automatically taken out on time, I've tried to cancel contract (which I was offered the option to before by Master An) but I'm told I'll still be charged the $180 if child doesn't attend class and sent to collectors so we're just waiting for the contract to end which I was told automatically renews after? Save yourself the nightmare and headaches

I have been taking kickboxing at Rockford Academy for over 5 years, and I am still just as…read morechallenged by the workouts now as when I started. The classes are only 30 minutes long, but they know exactly how to work you out for maximum results. When I got pregnant, and could no longer keep up in the classes, they worked out with me individually, and worked around my schedule; and they did not charge me for classes while I was on maternity leave. They treated me like I was family, and not just a client. I have recently started taking Tae Kwon Do here as well, and I am loving it! The classes are physically challenging and mentally stimulating. Rockford Academy is a great place to work out both your body and your mind.

My 15-year-old son has been attending Star Studio for 2.5 years and loves it. We could never get…read morehim to stick with a sport before he started here. He is very motivated by Master Ben. As a parent, I love that he is learning discipline, respect, and good morals in addition to the obvious other benefits of martial arts (flexibility, coordination, self defense, confidence, etc.) Master Ben has very high standards, but he is fair and really cares about his students. I enjoy watching my son improve on a weekly basis.

My niece goes to this studio and loves it. She has become so dedicated! It's also an amazing place…read morefor her to meet and talk with other kids, spend some energy, all while getting to do something that helps her coordination and learn some discipline! It's made a great impact.