Cosens Martial Arts

2.6 mi

The best Grand Master I've ever had. I have practiced Taekwondo for years until I stopped in 1997…read more I restated at age 60 and he's the best of the best. The dedication to the essence of Taekwondo, the importance of Poomsae (forms), technique, breathing, and health benefits is taught by Sabonim Charlie. He knows perfectly all forms from WTF including Taegeuk and Palgwe, and the ITF forms. Very few masters know both federations. Add that he's a black belt master in Hapkido, oriental arms, Tai Chi, and Wing Chung. The place to learn.

Master Charlie is a great human in general along with a fantastic instructor/teacher. My 4 year old…read morehas behavioral issues in preschool so I decided to get her into martial arts to help with her self control. It's taken time but I do see a positive change. My 10 yr old joined after her sister and she's getting the self confidence/esteem/respect she needs for a young lady.

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46.0 mi

The instructors are very friendly and knowledgeable! They also have very good specials and prices…read morefor their lessons! I am in the adult class and there every Tuesday and Thursday! Love being back in martial arts!

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Excellent school with top instructors. These guys will bring out your best and can get you involved…read morein the top levels of competition if you are interested in that. The instructors are well known throughout the country and offer multiple styles of martial arts. Prices are also the best out there.

The gym before class begins

Special for May 2023.

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My son needed an activity with discipline and physical activity. Master John Vasquez and his…read morewife Dominga have delivered beyond any expectations. They are tough, but fair and patient. They love the children under their tutelage. It has been a wonderful experience watching my son and the other students around him grow in strength and character. My wife and daughter are now participating in the Kido fitness classes they offer. Gold Medal Martial Arts of Saginaw also has activities and trips outside of the regularly scheduled class times. We participated in the Cinco De Mayo parade in our town. We walked in the Heritage High School Homecoming parade. We attended a minor league baseball game. They also have nights where parents can drop off the kids for movie fun, with snacks and activities. They threw a business anniversary party at one of our local parks. They offer free, activity driven birthday parties for their students. Overall the parents, students and instructors are like one large extended family.

From the owner: Gold Medal Martial Arts - Saginaw is your local fitness center offering martial arts, cage, KiDo…read morefitness, and self-defense training. Our training styles vary depending on your level of experience and goals - come to us for the best, personalized fitness training around. We train individuals of all ages. If you're wanting to get your kid started with martial arts style training, or maybe you're thinking of getting into it yourself, contact Gold Medal Martial Arts today. We can set up an appointment for you to come check our place out, see the different styles of training, meet our trainers, and hopefully get you set up to start training with us too. At Gold Medal Martial Arts, we are proud to have something for everyone. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Gold Medal Martial Arts today at (989) 233-7771.

3 future blackbelts that are now Blackbelts

Layla leading class. Lol

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Krystal Todd - Gold Medal office Manager

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44.4 mi

My granddaughter has classes there, she is progressing very well, being 4 years old, I'm amazed at…read morethe skills she is learning. I highly recommend that you take advantage of their classes.

From the owner: We believe that martial arts is more than just a physical activity. It's also a way to build…read morecharacter, develop discipline, and learn self-defense. We're committed to providing our students with a positive and supportive environment where they can reach their full potential.

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Masters and Champions Martial Arts

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50.6 mi

Love this place. Great with kids of all levels and ages. Our neighbor suggested we come here and…read moreI'm so glad we did. The teachers are wonderful with kids! We always try to support local businesses and I am so glad we found this place. They have customers for years to come.

Master Bell and his Senior Black Belts do a FANTASTIC JOB! I could have not chosen a better place…read moreto take my kids. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Grand Blanc Freestyle Judo Club proudly calls Masters And Champions Home

Acro Yoga Class

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Gracie Barra

46.7 mi

I entered the gym in June of 2012, and expected to be a black belt in a couple of years, and to…read morejust train a couple times a week. At the time I weighed about 225 lbs, and had started my fitness program at home and lost about 10 lbs in 6 months, now I'm less interested in the outward belt promotion, my primary concern is not just getting the black belt which takes much longer then I realized, but to instead live a healthy lifestyle and to continuously improve in every aspect of my life. My relationships are healthier, i have a batch of like minded friends, and I'm happier in every aspect of my life. I presently weight 190 lbs, I've taken more then 15% body fat off, I can run, I weight train, supplemental yoga, I train kettle bells and am stronger now then ever before in my life despite being an accomplished athlete in high-school. My confidence has improved, I've grown in humility, I am less stressed, and I have something to look forward to 4 nights a week and I attend 4-5 practices a week. There is no way to fully express how grateful i am for the oppurtunity to train in this environment, and how much happier I am as a person. I am confident that the Gracie Barra Burton is not only the best organization in this region but also the state, and I promise that for committed individuals wishing to pursue a healthier lifestyle, and to learn the art of Jiu Jitsu will be pleased!

Been coming to this gym for a couple years now. Clean and positive environment. There is a wide…read morerange of people from top competitors who are winning major tournaments all the way to people who just enjoy jiu jitsu a couple times a week for fitness and fun. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to train hard and improve! Professor Burchfield has great knowledge and he travels to Thailand to keep improving himself and teaching everyone.

Professor Jim Burchfield

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Mt Pleasant Tae Kwon DO Karate Club

3.0

44.5 mi

The negative comment on here about the master being a "jerk" or an instructional video being better…read moreis just plain rediculious. I've boxed, studied BJJ & now wanted to study taekwondo. I've researched & done my homework on where to study this art. Master McQueen is a 6th degree black belt... that's RARE to be studying under! Most of what you find are 2nd & 3rd degrees. Is he a jerk? Only if you don't take it seriously & waste his time! Who wouldn't be?! My son & I signed up this past year mid 2017) and I don't regret it one bit! I've learned so much & see massive impacts in my daily regimen. Give it an honest try for one month, I promise you'll see results.

The worst instructor around. He will waist your time and money and be a jerk about it. An…read moreinstructional video would be better then this jerk.

Double Dragon Karate

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The instructors, Masters Matt and Drew at Double Dragon Karate are some of the best out there!…read moreThey take their time and work with each student individually no matter their ability. They encourage students to excel in all areas of their lives, as well as in karate. The school is very family oriented. We have a competition team that has traveled in and out of the country and are State, National, and World Champions.

From the owner: We offer classes in: Traditional Korean Tang Soo Do, Sport Karate, Weapons, Sparring, and Self…read moreDefense in a family friendly atmosphere. Our Instructors help students achieve their goals while focusing on life skills such as self esteem, discipline, respect, and confidence. Stop by and watch a class in progress or mention you saw us on yelp and get a month of classes for $30.

Double Dragon Karate members are now National Champions and are headed to WKC Worlds 2023

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1.8 mi

Great place meet Peter the owner. We were here from California for a wedding and after a long day…read moreof traveling need a great class To anyone visiting Bay City who needs a good yoga studio I would recommend BCY

Just getting back into yoga after a very long hiatus. Took my first gentle traditional class here…read morethis morning, and I am absolutely returning! The class was informative, it felt great, the instructor (Marti? Marty? I don't know how to spell her name) was incredible. She offered modifications without being pushy or invasive. I was able to follow at my own pace. The hour flew by and at the end, I felt like I had physically and mentally released so much anxiety and tension. It's in a beautiful location in Bay City and from the moment you walk in the door, you feel a sense of calmness and belonging. I can't wait to get back there and integrate this into my fitness/health routines. So do not hesitate. Check this studio out and you will not be disappointed!

Bay County Pinconning Park

4.2

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A lovely place I stumbled upon when planning a trip and a perfect place for a lunch stop. If I had…read moreonly known the next destination was rainy I would have stayed longer. A bargain of a spot for $3 a day as there is a great beach, kayak rentals, changing facilities all on the beautiful Saginaw bay. We saw jet skis and a lot of boat trailers so there must be a launch nearby. There was also campers and tents with people enjoying a pure Michigan day.

Great little beach on Lake Huron / Saginaw Bay. We visited on a sunny Monday morning to find the…read morebeach quiet except for one group of 4 boys, nice sunshine, and a gentle breeze. The park requires a $3 day use pass. The day before we visited Bay City State Park's beach and it was crowded, noisy, a further walk from the parking lot, and the recreation pass was $9. Plus the water at Pinconning Park is clear while the other beach was murky and algae filled. Both were fine but Pinconning is better.

Shallow part where some jet skis where launching

Beautiful blue skies

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Quiet beach and picnic spot

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This place has mini golf with two different course you can play either or both. It has a mini…read morearcade. It has go carts and bumper boats but got to pay separately. It's a nice clean well thought of place. It also talks about black beard pirate about his crew and the adventures

Everyone had a great time! I love this place and not far from the lake. Good entertainment for all…read moreages.

Dutch Village Adventure Park

3.4

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This has been a local staple for mini golf and batting cages for years. I always stop by here to…read moreget a ice cream in a homemade waffle cone. The property is a little ruff around the edges but I think it gives it some character. Lot parking. Limited inside seating. Limited hours after Labor Day. A/C and they do take credit cards. I have and will return.

Horrible customer service I took my family to get ice cream…read moreand play mini golf, when my wife ordered the superman ice cream, Jennifer the worker had a hard time scooping it out of the container, then she put it away and asked my daughter what she wanted and she replied superman also, she let a sign and rolled her eyes, it was obvious she was annoyed she had to scoop it again, my daughter asked me later is she did something wrong, I had to explain to her that some people just don't like their jobs, once finished scooping our ice cream we paid for 18 holes of mini golf, at this time it was already 8:15 because she decided to help all the golfers first before she would scoop our ice cream, the course was a mess, sticks and leaves everywhere, where there were pipes the balls kept getting stuck, we spend a good 15 minutes trying to get our balls unstuck on one of the holes, another hole was completely under water and we had to pass it up, then at 9:01 we hear a women screaming "WE ARE CLOSED" over and over again until I walked around a corner and seen Jennifer there holding the door open yelling like she was yelling at her children to come inside after dark, my kids could not believe it, neither could my wife and I, we only made it to the 11th hole and was unable to play 2 out of the 11, we left and she locked the door right behind us, it was obvious she had somewhere she wanted to be besides work. WE WILL NEVER GO BACK TO DUTCH VILLAGE. You have lost my business and everyone I tell about this, when I tell people, most everyone has a similar story and after reading all your reviews I don't know how you are still open, what an embarrassment to have in our city. There are more than enough putt putts and ice cream shops around.

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Robyn A.

9 years ago

The best gym ever. My son and I both attend classes here. The coaches are the finest in the world. That's my opinion. They motivate you while keeping it fun. The members are like a family. You will never feel intimidated or ousted. You immediately fit in and feel like you belong. I spend half the year in Florida and miss my gym like I miss my family. I haven't found a gym down there that even comes close to Cosens in all categories. I respect my coaches knowledge, expertise, and them as decent good human beings. Because of the way they bring it all together, we have a gym full of the nicest people on earth. It is its own little community/ family. You couldn't ask for better influences on your children either. They keep a couple hundred kids in line, having fun, learning and growing every day all day. Not because the kids fear them but because they respect them, and thrive for their coaches to respect them back. They enjoy earning that respect. I really don't know how they do it but they do. And they do it better than any one else. I love my gym. read more

Melissa B.

9 years ago

I am loving my decision to sign my son up at Cosens MMA. My son loves it there I have not experienced any of the things the other reviewer is talking about. Daman is always excited about going to class and was crying the day we had to miss half the class due to no ride. His behavior has improved, his listening, and focus are much better since starting class. The only thing that I don't like is the class size is very large and some kids get lost in the shuffle. Daman gets upset at times because he can't hear what is being said. Cosens is working to solve this issue by starting another little ninja's class a little later in the evening to make the class size smaller. Master Charlie sat down with me and we work out a plan for Daman. He was very professional and seemed very interested in my son succeeding and doing his best. All the coaches make me feel they want the best possible outcome for my son!!! read more

Kayla A.

9 years ago

I started bringing my son to Cosens to help with some behavior problems we were having with him. Not only have the classes helped curb the undesired behavior tremendously (so much that he very rarely has any outbursts, whereas before I was getting a call from daycare every day). My son is four and loves his coaches so much, he even asked me to shave his head so he could be just like Coach Charlie! Every coach that works with my son truly puts so much time and energy into each individual child to make sure they are getting the most out of each class. I'm so grateful to be a part of the Cosens family, they really do care about not just my son's behavior in class, but making sure that he is being a great kid in school and at home as well. I could not express enough how amazing it has been and how much they have improved our lives. We love Cosens! read more

Kylie C.

374

9 years ago

Cosens MMA is an amazing place, full of amazing people and coaches. They build an extremely positive environment, and regardless of your fitness level, they never make you feel out of place. I went for a couple months, and due to some personal issues, I couldn't go for a while, and not only did they call to check on me multiple times, but when I went back, everyone remembered me and remembered my name. With the amount of people they train, it's awesome how they care so much to get on a personal level with each and every student. They really push you to your potential, and make it such a fun experience. I guarantee that when you leave class, you will be smiling, even though they kicked your butt with an intense workout! read more

Christian M.

10 years ago

This is probably the best decision I have ever made. I was nervous about being a beginner with little experience and leaving my comfort zone, but I have never been so wrong in my life. The coaches are great and want nothing more than to help you be a better person and achieve your goals. The workouts are tough but very engaging and never seem long enough! All in all, I would recommend this gym to anyone. You will get in shape, you will sweat, learn to defend yourself, you will gain confidence, and become an all around better person. read more

Joyce H.

9 years ago

This is the best place to go if your child has any issues with peer pressure, bullying, or self confidence. Not only do they teach self defense, but the coaches try to instill a lifestyle of confidence, self esteem, respect for one another & to have fun while doing it. Our granddaughter has been going for two years & we never get tired of hearing...."Try it"....& "Do your best"! The coaches & staff make you feel you are all one family. I would recommend this gym, whether or not you have any issues,... best decision we ever made!! read more

Lisa D.

9 years ago

Cosens MMA has been awesome with my son! My son has been doing the Children's Black Belt Club for the past 8 months now. I have noticed such a huge change in my sons behavior and a new self confidence that I have never seen before! I highly recommend Cosens MMA! All the coaches are awesome with kids of all ages and really do care about the kids!!! They show a lot of compassion and dedication to their jobs!! read more

Jim R.

13 years ago

I signed my son up for the Little Ninjas program about 13 months ago. When he first started the program he was very shy and had trouble paying attention. Now that he has been in the program over 1 year he is more confident and has grades have came up in school. I'm very pleased with the program and would highly recommend it to my friends and family. read more

Holly S.

9 years ago

Amazing Coaches! I signed my son up to help with self confidence. Wow is all I can say. They are not just about martial arts but about teaching kids about life skills. They touch on so many different subjects that help with everyday life. Bullying and school are just to name a few. We are so lucky to have found such a wonderful place. read more

Randy H.

13 years ago

I started my son in the children's martial art program 6 months ago and he absolutely loves it! The staff are friendly and the classes are structured in away that my son is learning discipline through the martial arts. I highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for a positive activity for their children. read more

Bryan J.

9 years ago

I've been bringing my son to Cosens for about 2 years. My wife and I were concerned about his shyness in school. Since we started bringing him here his confidence has skyrocketed and he's much better in social situations. Coach Steven has a genuine passion for martial arts and my son really looks up to him. read more

Zachary B.

9 years ago

I was looking for real Masters for martial arts to teach my son and this is the place that lines up best with what i was looking for in coaches and trainers. They teach more than just punching and kicking, they work on skills, including respect, that will help my son in all areas of his life. read more

Charlie C.

13 years ago

My child is in the children's martial arts program. This has been an amazing class for him. He was struggling with discipline issues at school. And had a difficult time paying attention. Cosens is very big on anti-bullying. I love all the instructors. They're great. read more

Jessica X.

13 years ago

Both of my children take classes at Cosens MMA. My daughter is in little ninja's and my son is in the children's martial arts class. I can't express how thrilled I am with this place. The owner is amazing and the coaches are great! read more

Kristi G.

9 years ago

The nicest tough guys in the whole state. My son has learned so much about focus and teamwork and it's always through a fun activity. Cosens MMA has outstanding coaches, family atmosphere and is worth every penny. read more

Chris C.

13 years ago

Excellent children's martial arts program. If you are looking to enroll your child in martial arts in Bay City, this is the place to go. They work really well with the kids. read more

K J.

9 years ago

They are excellent with children & teach them life skills through martial arts. I would def recommend them to everyone!!!!!

Amber S.

9 years ago

I love the fitness fusion classes, they're such great workouts! Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere!

Bob W.

12 years ago

Excellent martial arts facility in Bay City. Great for the whole family...especially kids.

Angela B.

12 years ago

Great program for kids!

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