Love the Freedom School approach! Chief and his team ROCK!! Christian leadership, martial arts…read moreprinciples and drills, plus hard work!

Awesome class. My youngest son Nate loves this class!! Excellent teachers and opportunity for…read morekids to compete.

We only started here in June, but I am already seeing a massive improvement in my son's behavior…read moreand confidence. He is truly turning into a leader right before my eyes. Just yesterday, he confidently stood up to a bully--not even for himself, but to defend a friend. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching him during class, and it is completely obvious that Master TJ genuinely cares about every single student in the room. It really shows in his teaching style. I am very happy to give this place 5 stars and highly recommend it to any parent looking to build their child's confidence!

SUCH an amazing environment for my son to thrive and feel welcome. Master TJ is such a great…read moreteacher and is so great with the kids. I am so happy that I found True Martial Arts Center and I recommend it to anyone who wants quality training.

Update after the owner response: I initially gave a 2 star review because of my own experiences. Me…read moreasking about the fight team when I first joined two years prior is just a petty comment and has nothing to do with my critiques in the gym or my situation. I stand by everything I said. The lineage is in bJJ and wrestling and that is where cies shines. I am a white belt, but I've trained kickbixing with UFC strikers Pete Spratt and muay thai coach Kru Phet Phongsavane for more than 5 years as a casual non-professional athlete. I've also done multiple seminars with Duane Ludwig. I am allowed to have an opinion on striking and just because I've trained with people with good names doesn't mean I'm proficient. The gym itself is really nice. Weights, bags, a wall/fence, a changing room, and showers. The Bjj is also very good. I did sign up primarily for the kickboxing classes which were okay. There is a pretty basic push-pull system of striking. Left-right-left-right. The overall level of striking is pretty low. I'd suggest doing a trial class- you only get one though. You'll notice that they won't give you much feedback on form or application. Nothing on positioning, angles, or distance. You can judge for yourself by watching how the techniques are modeled for the class. Full transparency I did not attend regularly due to the nature of my work in a residential facility. This year I had a number of hardships to include becoming a full-time caregiver of my father, having my employment terminated due to cutbacks the day after closing on my home, having my dog attacked without pet insurace. I was the sole provider while my wife was in school. I offered the buisness owners any level of proof with documentation. I requested to have my account put on hold for payments after some level of financial stress in May. I requested 3 months of suspension. This was denied. Then when my father's health declined and my position was cut I requested to be released from my contract due to financial hardship. This was also denied. The contract does leave it to the owners discretion to terminate the relationship. But it was cited " its a tough time for everyone." On the rare occasion I did attend I believe I was always a good and selfless training partner for the fight team and for new members alike. I was never a trouble maker. I have 4 more months of payment before the contract is up. At some point I will go to the gym and hit the bags but I refuse to attend the classes. I won't have loyalty to a gym that won't consider people, circumstance, and hardship. I'll look elsewhere if I am ever able to attend combat sports classes regularly again.

I'd rate this as the #1 MMA facility in Colorado Springs. Gym is owned by the only head coach in…read moreColorado Springs who fought and won in the UFC. The UFC is the highest stage of professional fighting so you know this place is legit. The best part of the gym for me is they have a variety of training so I don't get bored. Gi BJJ, No Gi grappling, boxing, kickboxing and of course Amateur & Professional MMA. On the days I don't feel like fight training I just hit up the weight room. They installed a complete Rogue Fitness style weight room with everything you need to get a full body workout.

I've been training here for 5 years and highly recommend Prime BJJ. It's like another family and…read moreeveryone is so respectful. The instructor professor Marcelo is also amazing. He has the best kids program also. Try it, you won't regret it.

Top-Notch Jiu-Jitsu Instruction at Prime Academy…read more As a visiting purple belt from Southern California, I've had the chance to train with many excellent instructors over the years. However, my recent experience at Prime Jiu-Jitsu Academy under Professor Marcelo truly ranks among the best. From the moment I stepped onto the mats, I knew I was in a special place. The environment managed to strike the perfect balance - intense enough to push you physically, yet welcoming for practitioners of all levels. Whether you're an Olympic-caliber athlete or an older hobbyist like myself, there's a place for you at Prime. The instruction from Professor Marcelo was simply outstanding. His technical expertise shines through in every detail, and he has a true gift for teaching. As an older student, I appreciated how he emphasized proper technique over pure athleticism. At the same time, Prime offers as real a training environment as you could want. The combination of wrestling, judo, and world-class BJJ practitioners ensures you'll get an authentic, resistive experience. I walked away utterly spent but extremely satisfied with my training sessions. Whether you're just visiting Colorado Springs or fortunate enough to live locally, do yourself a favor and train at Prime Jiu-Jitsu Academy. With great instructors like Professor Marcelo leading the way, you'll be hard-pressed to find better jiu-jitsu instruction anywhere. Easily one of the top academies I've trained at.

In looking for a martial art to study, I tried a few, and all of them are awesome, but most are…read morereally slow to get to the practical use stuff. Then I found Peak Krav Maga. Peak Krav Maga trains locals in Krav Maga - an Israeli martial art. From the moment I started training, I began learning defenses I could use should I find myself in a situation where I need to defend myself. I went for my first class (back in June of 2009) and it was free (everyones first class is free!). I went to one more and then I was ready to commit to learning this style. They offer very competitive pricing and packages for 1, 2, 3 people, familys and more! They do have classes for kids and adults, and most of the offered classes are available during convenient times. The best thing is that the instructors encourage everyone to take each class at their own pace and always hang out to address questions students have after class. After many months of going 4 days per week, I feel I am in much better shape than when I started (I didn't even make it through my very first class), I have tested to level 2 and am just about ready for level 3 testing, and I feel if I have to defend myself I would be able to do so in a smart and efficient manner. Oh, and I lost a good bit of weight! I highly recommend this if you are looking for a good way to get or stay fit, or if you are looking for a good self defense martial art. You can check out events and hours at their website - http://www.peakkravmaga.com

I started out looking for something I could do to get in shape without getting bored - I found it…read morehere! I was a chronic fitness quitter until I found Krav Maga, the teachers here do a great job of keeping classes fresh and challenging. If you decide to try it out the first class is free and it's sure to get your blood pumping no matter what your current fitness level - the instructors stress that each individual should work to their own fitness level (good advice if you're out of shape like I was). As for what's taught, Krav Maga isn't like your typical martial art... you will be hitting something in every class, there is a reasonable amount of physical contact (they go to great lengths to train safely, the only rule is 'don't get hurt'). There aren't really any forms or Kata, just a set of guiding principles and straight forward combatives. i could probably go on for pages about how much I love Krav Maga, come to this place and give it a try. Oh, and they have some kids classes too, haven't tried those.

Joey and Nick have such a heart for meeting people where they are at and teaching with kindness no…read morematter the age or skill level.

A.L.L. TKD has been an amazing experience for my whole family. The instructors and program provided…read moreat this dojang are fantastic. There is such a strong community surrounding everything from classes to activities to competitions and demonstrations. Everyone is welcome and given an opportunity to advance and grow in a supportive positive environment.

Awesome school. Bill is a great teacher and has the cleanest mats of any school I've trained at.read more

CSBJJ is the best brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in Colorado Springs. Bill Hosken is a Rigan Machado…read moreblack belt and has been featured in Rigan's early day instructionals. Aside from learning the world's most effective martial art, CSBJJ provides a great family-friendly environment that really encourages the development of the community. This is the best academy for traveling martial artists to visit while in Colorado Springs. 5/5 stars, would recommend to family and friends!

Sifu Kelly is a great teacher with deep understanding of a wide variety of martial arts and health…read morepractices. What makes this studio stand out is commitment to the whole picture when it comes to martial understanding. Students will train in all ranges of hand to hand engagements including ranged striking, infighting, throwing and grappling. For those interested in learning self defense and legitimate fighting arts from an authentic with old hand skills, look no further. However classes will be of greater benefit to those not fighting inclined than the average MMA gym. Built in to each art are techniques and exercises to increase balance, circulation, flexibility and not least of all durability! Overall a very personalized experience, with depth at all levels; beginner through to someone with 25 years experience already under their belt.

Martin, the guy who owns this, has close to 30 black belts and is awesome. His lineage in the…read moremartial arts goes back to the greats. His classes are well trained friendly and taught to be all about self care. Great for the mind, spirit and body