If you're looking to get into MMA, refine your skills or just for a solid workout; Hellfish MMA is…read morethe place to go. Whether you're male or female, young or old, in shape or not...it does not matter. Everyone that teaches is phenomenal and really helps you get better. Furthermore everyone that goes to train is just as helpful and makes everyone feel welcome. Tim Carpenter has done a great job assembling a team of people that are very passionate and knowledgeable. Going here has brought joy back to my life and probably added a few years back to the end of my life.

I've been going for about a year. Got beat a bunch of times and now I do the beating. So that's…read moreproof that Tim can teach.

This is a great place and some of the best people you will ever meet! The Krav Maga program is…read moreamazing with some incredible brown and black belt instructors! There are women's only classes and seminars available which are taught by an amazing woman who happens to be one of the brown belt instructors! The aikido classes are not only taught by black belts but have many black belts as students! Whether it is self defense you are looking for or a fitness activity very different from going to a gym, this place should be on your radar!

From the owner: Self defense. Women's only self defense run by a female instructor. Accredited Krav Maga through…read moreKrav Maga Universal. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Elevated Studios. Accredited Aikido. Yoga.

Nice Facilities, Nice Coaching. Bad Business. I'm a former Division 1 Wrestler so I've seen the…read morebest of the best facilities. Would give them a five but, they are just trying to lock you in a contract and never hear from you again. This is all Fine if you're a casual practitioner, but they wont accommodate new talent. I won 3 tournaments straight; both Gi and No Gi I have about 20 wins as a white belt without a single stripe promotion from them. I hate to feel like they wasted my time after representing this team. They just didn't think to promote me, While less skilled people who didn't compete at all soar to new heights. The goal is to see if martial arts and curriculum is applicable in high stress environments. I demonstrated this and was treated differently than everyone else. I Work 50+ hours a week full time and still found time for competition. That is not good business that makes me want to come back, But it is the truth.

Signing up at Paramount was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've been training at…read moreParamount for 6 years now and I am in the best shape of my life, have made many lifelong friends and I have found something that consistently makes me happy to look forward to after a long work day. Everyone is so welcoming and all of the coaches are top notch. The program is just the right amount of structure for me and the facilities are very clean and open.

I will give this place 5 stars. Most of the instructors are awesome. The woman who teaches the day…read moreclass is the one exception. She often mixes things up and yawns before class. She also doesn't promote people either, all and all a lousy teacher.

Don't do private lessons here, ever. The trainer I had did not show up to any of our training…read moresessions. The first one he canceled and the second one he no showed. I called and messaged him throughout the day and did not get a response. I asked him for a refund and he got mad at me for wanting a refund. I told the gym about it and the gym did nothing so I canceled my membership. The trainer sent me messages telling me to "be a man" and "text or call if I have a problem". His excuse was that it was the holidays, yet he agreed to do these times and these dates. The 23rd he canceled because he got tattoos and couldn't roll and he canceled the day of, and on the 29th I got no response all day even though when I asked to train on that day he said "yeah let's do it" about three days prior. I had to pay for three extra months to cancel my membership even though I no longer go here. On top of that, I still never got my refund from the trainer. It sucks because I loved that gym and the coaches there, but none of this is my fault.

Incredible place to train with great instructors and people who want to help you succeedread more

I've been training at Alliance Jiu Jitsu for about 2 months and I've loved every minute of it. This…read moreis one of the few real Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools around this area (they also do Muay Thai and Kali, but I haven't gone to those sessions). Instruction takes place every day of the week except Sunday. Most days, training is done wearing a gi (the uniform) and one day is reserved for no-gi classes. I can't recommend this place enough. Alex is an encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu knowledge and the other instructors are also well-trained and friendly. Alliance is the most prominent team in North America having won the world championships several years in a row. There's really no better team to train with in the country. Alliance's American headquarters are in Atlanta, but this is the only Alliance school within this area. Even if you have to pay a bit extra and drive a bit further, it's worth it because their reputation is unmatched. I did Taekwondo for a couple of years prior to Jiu Jitsu and I can honestly say I've found Jiu Jitsu to be on a different level. It's much more demanding physically (which is great because it helps you lose weight and condition your body) and is incredibly technical. It's also very difficult to fake being good at grappling, so you can see your progression very clearly over time. It will require patience because it's a complex, technical art, but you'll begin to notice results both in terms of your technique and your stamina within a few weeks. You will probably continue to get your butt kicked in class for a while, but you'll feel more confident in yourself and your ability to use self-defense techniques. The people here are also generally a friendly group. There's no "macho" vibe going on and everyone is very helpful in getting you to improve your game. Every day I finish class, I leave with a feeling happy and with a sense of accomplishment. There are people of all ages and all levels here. Give it a try!

Strongest competition gym in the Lancaster area. Deep pool of experienced, competitive training…read morepartners.

High level training with very good instructors and kind, helpful men and women who love to help…read morerookies and see them develop. My son, daughter and I were treated like friends the first day we got there.

All the coaches are awesome and the kids program is awesome! Good wrestling coaches as well as BJJ…read moreand other MMA styles mixed in! Awesome environment and super welcoming!!

Excellent instruction and training from a top notch, family run school for BJJ and MMA. No gimmicks…read moreor fads. Just solid training. Professor Jeff Cressman is a legit first degree black belt under world renowned 4th degree black belt Carlos Catania. Professor Cressman also has professional MMA experience and teaches the classes directly. Friendly, family atmosphere, with a small class environment to get personal attention to learn while getting in shape and accomplishing all your goals. School is conveniently located in Cookstown outside the main gate of MCGUIRE AFB.

Instructors, atmosphere, culture, community, etc.... 10th planet Bethlehem & Allentown has it all.read more

This review is for 10p Allentown Recently had the pleasure…read moreof visiting and I was thoroughly impressed by the experience. The gym is owned by a highly accomplished black belt (Jon Thor Blank) with numerous accolades, and his dedication to both the art of jiu-jitsu and the students is clear from the moment you step inside. The facility was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable environment to train in. The owner has a clear respect for the martial arts which sets a strong example for everyone on the mats. 100% recommend this place!

At the recommendation of two friends, I took my son to try an introduction to karate at Phoenix…read more His first two lessons were free. After the first lesson, he was given his white belt and beamed from ear to ear. Now it is a few months later and he still loves going there. Next month he will graduate to his yellow belt! The environment is friendly and casual. This is very much a family business. There are often three or four instructors for each class, which is great for the younger students. The class splits into various belt colors (white, yellow, orange) to suit their different skill levels. They play, exercise and practice respect and self defense. They also offer classes for adults, kids summer camp, host patents' nights out and birthday parties. They are pretty awesome.

Owner is a wonderful person! Would recommend patronizing. Have only heard great things about this…read moreplace and the owner himself.