FAA is a fantastic gym, I've been a member for around 3 months and could not ask for a better environment to learn kickboxing/mma. The head trainer is a super friendly guy who is extremely knowledgeable and wants all his students to succeed. I would highly recommend FAA to anyone looking to learn kickboxing/MMA regardless of skill level everyone is welcome. read more

Best gym in the area. Jeremy is an amazing coach and gives everyone the same attention no matter if you're a pro fighter or a beginner. Everyone at the gym is very welcoming and makes you feel like part of the team. I've been there for 5 years and have never had one bad experience. read more

My children have been taking classes there for a year. They love the class and have learned so much. As thier parent I have respect and trust of Jeremy and his team. I highly recommend this MMA academy to any level student. read more

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So, I've been coming here on and off for a few years. This place has definitely improved since moving to the location. I'm not certain what Sandy is talking about, but as another reviewer had stated (in the "not recommended" section Yelp so generously decided to hide... you know, because those are stellar reviews and all) it is in the contract you sign to obtain a letter for stop of payment through your financial institution. I suggest reading any contract before you sign and read the fine print. Furthermore, ask Jeremy questions. He also has two extremely helpful, uh, "assistants" if you have anymore questions. Needless to say, slanderous reviews have not rendered Fighting Arts Academy any loss of clients. Fighting Arts Academy currently has a promotion to try out their classes free. Call for more information! read more

TAKE ME TO COURT...that's what Jeremy said to me!!! My daughter signed up in April at the academy. She decided by June that she would go elsewhere. I contacted Jeremy so that the 110.00/month fee would stop from my checking account. He told me to put it in writing. I did....guess what...Jeremy NEVER recieved it...Yeah. I know, it was his word against mine. In September,(4 months after my daughter stopped going), 110.00 still taken out of my checking account each month. I again contacted Jeremy. There was "Nothing" he could do about it. I hand delivered the note that my daughter stopped going and asked Jeremy to waive the last payment for the 30 day notice and he said that he could do nothing about it and he would continue to collect money for services not rendered. I was told by him to take him to court if I didn't like it. BUYER BEWARE!!!! Jeremy is a pathetically greedy individual!!!!! read more

I've been doing martial arts, wrestling, and fighting sports for well over a decade, and this is hands down the best gym I have ever been to. Jer has an encyclopedic knowledge of fighting, and the boxing instructor Scott is an amazing coach. The atmosphere is friendly and almost familial, and offers something for everyone- it is not uncommon to see top level regional and even nationally ranked fighters training there, right alongside soccer moms. Pricing is also far better than any other local school Expect to work hard and get out of it what you put in. If you come in and work your hardest, the coaches, fighters and veteran members will all take the time to help you in any way they can. The atmosphere is indeed competitive, in a way that drives each and every member to put forth maximal effort. I will be signing my son up for class as soon as he's old enough. Re; Sandy- I doubt you're telling the truth, or at least the full truth. In your contract when you sign up, it specifically stipulates that in order to cancel your membership you must provide a letter of non-payment from your bank, at which point the automatic withdraws will be terminated for the next billing cycle. I have had to cancel my membership myself for months at a time due to being injured and unable to train, and I was able to do so and then reinstate it with exactly zero problems. read more

I have been attending the Academy for many years. The instruction is excellent, the people are friendly, and you get a great workout. Jeremy always shows up to teach even if there is only one person in attendance! read more

Huge space, fantastic atmosphere, kick ass instructor! Only MMA school I know of in this area with a cage. Owner accommodates all ages and skill levels. read more

The best gym that I've ever been to. I live an hour and a half away and I've been driving up here to train for the past 8 years. Honestly the most hard-working and dedicated coaches that I've ever met. read more