This place is amazing! It's a very safe and enjoyable way to train for anyone from old to young…read more You can be the jacked wrestler to lil old lady. It's just fun! The instructor's are cool but absolute monsters if you're looking to compete! But if you want to just have a safe and fun way to get in better shape this is the way.

Excellent facility. The instruction is consistently outstanding. The instructors and students are…read moresuper friendly which makes it very welcoming for newcomers. They offer a variety of classes and the schedule allows just about anybody to get to a class.

Mr Jox is encouraging, kind, and teaches not only martial arts but respectful and responsible…read moreactions as well

Kang's is an awesome Tae Kwon Do school. I started my son in the Little Dragons class and was so…read moreimpressed with his progress that I signed myself and my daughter up. We've all learned so much. I feel good knowing that my family can defend ourselves should anything happen. I highly recommend this class.

Best decision I made was to sign up to take lessons with my daughter. Master Sackett is a talented…read moreand well-trained instructor who builds your skills and confidence with each class and belt promotion. He offers classes for all ages and skill levels-don't be afraid to start!

My daughter has been going here for a few months now and I can honestly say I don't have an issue…read morewith the place or their training techniques. Yes, they are not exactly cheap, but I have noticed their focus and determination on motivating these children. We missed a week due to an death in the family and the Master Leach called to make sure everything was okay, very sweet! I cant say I know much about karate but considering the awards Master Kim has up and how happy my daughter seems to be at the end of her classes, I am very happy with this place.

I trained here for years and got my "black belt." Simply put, this place is a McDojo. Good for…read moreexercise and staying in shape, but that's about it. You will not learn legitimate self-defense here. The "self-defense" techniques are against opponents that offer little to no resistance. Sparring is light to no contact. I'd say most of the people there have never taken a real punch or kick and have never been in a real fight. ZERO emphasis on ground fighting. Promotions are not based on merit. As long as you pay the fee you'll pass the test. In 5+ years I NEVER heard of anyone failing. Stick around for 4 years and you'll be a "black belt", whether you are skilled or not. I've seen kids under 10 years old get a black belt. 10 YEARS OLD!!!! What a joke. When you get higher in rank they'll pull you from your training in class to teach little brats that don't know their forms and don't want to be there, and for free no less, while you are paying expensive $$$ to train there. It's not cheap. If you are looking for legitimate self-defense look elsewhere.

Sifu Daniels is an exceptional martial arts instructor. I had the privilege of training under him…read morefrom 1985 to 1990, and his teachings have had a lasting impact on my life. His skill, patience, and dedication to his students are unmatched. I hold him in the highest regard and deeply regret not being able to continue my training with him. Sifu Daniels is truly a master of his craft. I remember Sifu telling my class that we should not brag about our practice and if he ever heard that we were bragging (think Johnny Lawrence in the karate Kid 1) that he would take away our rights to wear of Fire Dragon School T-shirts. He would tell us to leave our egos in the glove compartment of the car when we got there. This really resonated with me. My brother thought it would be funny to grab me and put me in a bear hug, saying, "come on, let me see some of your stuff." I refused many times but he persisted and was taunting me. Finally, to get him to stop, I used a move that Sifu Daniels taught us in class and got out of the bear hug quite effortlessly, stunning my brother. He signed up for classes right after that and became a student of Sifu Daniels also. We eventually both had a good laugh about that time.

From the owner: Fire Dragon School of Fighting Arts is located at 4162 Library Rd in Castle Shannon, PA. Offering…read moretwo disciplines in which to train. The first is a southern Chinese Kung Fu style known as Hung Gar and the second discipline is boxing from Thailand, known as Muay Thai. No-matter what your reason for training in the martial arts, visit us before you make your final decision. See how our classes are conducted, observe a class, and talk to the students. You will find dedicated, intelligent, highly motivated people who are disciplined, respectful, and very serious about their training, but enjoy a good laugh along the way. You will see that they are highly skilled in empty hand, blade, contact weapons, and firearms. You will also see a sense of friendliness and brotherhood that is a rare commodity in most schools.

Great classes for all ages! Join the club! Teacher is awesome with kids, give him a chance to show…read moreyou. Place is great, I take my kids there and I suggest you do the same. My son loves going there. Also women's self defense classes, awesome! Join the club of Shorin Ryu Karate Do International

From the owner: We offer expert instruction for children, teens, and adults in Shorin Ryu Karate, a martial art…read morethat comes straight from the birthplace of karate - Okinawa. Shorin Ryu emphasizes in-close fighting methods and natural movements for self defense. Various upper body techniques, kicks, clinching, grappling, and throws are all apart of the practice. In addition to the more modern methods of self defense, we also practice traditional training methods using futari geiko (two-person drills), kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring). Our dojo is affiliated with Shorin Ryu Karate Do International (SRKDI) and our instructor has trained extensively under the founder, Sensei Jerry Figgiani (8th Dan). In addition to receiving his 1st and 2nd Dans under Figgiani Sensei, our instructor has also received training under Tamaki Takeshi Sensei and Tokashiki Masahiko Sensei during a trip to Okinawa.

Amazing instructors. Great place to train for people of all levels and ages…read more You can be a hack like me or train with legit professional fighters. I love it.

Let me start by saying, I have tried so many outlets to assist with my fitness and health…read more It started with Ballys, then went to LA fitness Lucille Roberts Planet Fitness Curves The Kroc BLINK back to Planet Fitness various aerobic sessions (Zumba and Tabata) and finally neighborhood walks/jogs. None of these things kept my attention. I got bored after about two weeks. I am a quitter and I am someone that does not like challenges. I love my comfort zone and I love to eat my feelings. It's what I do. Stout has changed that! My very first class, western boxing, taught by Ty. I don't know a thing about boxing. I do not watch boxing, I know some big names but I do not watch. So I show up at 5:20pm, I'm just standing there, ready to run out (again, quitter). He walks over, introduces himself, and tells me to warm up with shadow boxing. I said I don't know how to shadow box. He gave me the option of jumping rope or jumping jacks. I didn't want to do that, I don't know why but I didn't. he said you got this. I immediately said, ya know what I do. Stoutpgh and their staff is not intimidating AT ALL. It may feel that way if you have never stepped in the facility or if you are thinking about previous Arts schools and maybe they were jerks. Everyone is helpful, constantly guiding you and correcting you with positive reinforcement but also praising you when you do something good! I do love hearing "Good Kia" or "Nice Kia" or "Great job Kia" Class two, it was a bag class. I met Brody, he introduced himself. I stood in front of the heavy bag confused. before I could even get his attention, he came over and assisted me. I walked out of that class throwing 1, 2, and 3 (didn't know what a 3 was), and a switch kick. NICE! I went to class three, signed up that day. Zack, said you have another free class. I said, I don't need it. lets get this party started!!! I want you all to know, I am 44, 4'11, and 263.7lbs. I do not feel like the "fat chick", or the "old chick", I feel like a person. Stoughpgh let's you be a person, not a label. Many times we think we have to get in shape before starting something to get us in shape. How bass ackwards is that??? I didn't think Stoutpgh was for me, I didn't think I could do it. Boy, was I wrong! It is for me, it is for EVERYONE and EVERY BODY!!!! Again, EVERY BODY!!!!!! I look forward to class, actually look forward to going. I am so surprised by that, haha! Staff Cleanliness Availability of Classes Prices Oh last thing, I am funny about what I eat throughout the day. I know I have to train so the idea of just eating anything, I stopped that. I know what will make me feel sluggish, bloated, or just gross. I care about what I take in so that I can be productive during class. No one said anything to me about how/what to eat but it's like my brain clicked on a light that has clearly been dark for a long time.

This place is barely a fitness gym. They have a basketball court in the building. It's mainly for…read morethat use. They do have some rooms for aerobics and karate and dance classes. In addition they do have a track above the gym for running and walking, which is nice. The cost from what I remember is $300 for a family membership outside of the township, $10 for community members, $1 per visit for community members and $10 per visit for outside of the community.

The Athletic Club is in the same space as the Mortland Physical Therapy office space. When I first…read morejoined I was a little confused b/c you see patients using some of the machines. I typically go at times when the Mortland offices are closed so I don't have that problem of running into patients or the staff of Mortland. The place is convenient, clean, and offers a variety of machines - ellipticals, treadmills, bikes, weight machines, free weights, exercise balls - they have it all for a cardio or strength training workout. The cost is a little pricey but it's in Peters so I guess you should expect that. It's $50/month with a minimum of a 6 month committment. So you have to pay $300 at the time of signing up plus a $25 deposit for the FOB key to enter at times when Mortland is closed. You may be able to get a 3 month committment b/c they offer that to college students - and then only pay $150 (plus $25 FOB deposit). Even with the price, it's the convenience that really got me. What's the point of joining a gym if it's not convenient?!?! This way I can't use the, "It's so far" excuse to get out of exercising...I use other ones but not that one :) The hours are 5AM - 10PM, 7 days a week.