Although there are several positives at this studio, over all it is very frustrating. The studio is…read moresmall and if you sign up for unlimited classes, be aware that if you drop your kids off I have seen times when children have been asked to sit out when classes get too full. The instructor seems to get overwhelmed at times with challenging students and the discipline of the class as a whole is affected. Certain classes listed in the website are not always offered, such as Self defense. Finally, through no fault of her own, my daughter's membership was cancelled when I requested a written list of the sparring equipment required for the sparring class. A new item was required pet insurance guidelines, and as my daughter had ADHD, I wanted her to see the list of items required to participate. Many students forget their equipment and some do not have all of the equipment. It is important to understand how important this is in contact sports. In less than a day of this request we were expelled and refunded the remainder of our 6month tuition. Businesses absolutely have the right to refuse services to anyone. I am absolutely shocked that a business owner, teacher, martial arts instructor, would expel someone for asking for safety standards.

Training with Leiko over the past six months has been an incredibly positive and empowering…read moreexperience for both me and my teenage daughter. We attend her Kung Fu class for women and teens, and it's been more than just a physical workout--it's helped us build real confidence and strength, both mentally and physically. Leiko has a wonderfully patient and positive teaching style that makes everyone feel welcome, regardless of experience level. She creates a supportive environment where you're encouraged to grow, challenge yourself, and learn at your own pace. One of the most valuable parts of the class has been learning practical self-defense techniques. Knowing that we're gaining skills we can use in real-world situations has been both reassuring and empowering. We always leave class feeling stronger, more focused, and inspired. I highly recommend Leiko's classes to any woman or teen looking for a safe, encouraging space to learn Kung Fu and gain strength from the inside out.

An amazing place to train. You can tell from meeting Tyson and Muriel that they genuinely care…read moreabout people and creating a welcoming environment. The level of instruction and skill here is excellent. I can honestly say this is one of the best BJJ schools I've ever attended. If you're over 40 and feel intimidated about trying BJJ, give this place a shot. The atmosphere is supportive, the coaching is top-notch, and you'll feel comfortable from day one.

Joining this gym ended up being one of the best decisions I could have made during a really…read moredifficult season of my life. I was struggling personally and feeling pretty disconnected from myself, and although my husband and several friends trained here and encouraged me to try it, I honestly wasn't convinced it would be for me at first. For a while, I just sat and watched classes. People always say the hardest part is walking onto the mat for the first time, and I've found that to be completely true--but also completely worth it. Seeing how much my son enjoyed the kids' program, along with encouragement from friends, finally gave me the confidence to start training myself. Now I attend both the women's self-defense classes and the coed Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes, and each has helped me grow in different ways. The instruction is outstanding. Tyson Kilbey and the other instructors have created an environment that is supportive, welcoming, and genuinely enjoyable to be part of. They break techniques down in a way that makes learning approachable, no matter your experience level. What surprised me most is how much this gym has impacted me outside of training. It's helped me rebuild confidence, become more comfortable taking up space, and feel stronger mentally as well as physically. The people here have created something really special, and this gym has become a place I truly look forward to every week.

Took my first bag class here at 6:15 and Zach was more than accommodating! This is such a cool gym…read morewith an old school feel and Zach couldn't have done a better job of making me feel welcome and teaching me how to hit the different bags. This is definitely worth it for the workout alone and everyone should try it at least once. I hope to make time to do a month membership, and the bonus to that is they don't do contracts. Wish more places like this were around! Keep up the great work!

Sweet Z's Gym is a great place to learn how to box and spar. Coach Zach is a great teacher and the…read morewhole crew is like family! If you want to learn self defense while sweating yourself silly, check out Seeet Z's Gym!

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Started up at Glory MMA in Jan 2021 and was able to make it to only a couple classes before I tore…read moremy shoulder muscle and unable to train any further. I signed up on the spot not knowing that there was a free trial. I wasn't offered one either. Paid over $400 to sign up for nothing. Paid another $125 for the required Gi that I never got to use. No refund!!! Makes no sense. I wish I would've known about this free trial period before trusting these guys. Place is filthy as well. You have to roll in the previous classes massive piles of sweat and it's absolutely disgusting. So much bacteria. Train elsewhere!

There is a reason you won´t find a negative review about this place anywhere on the internet…read more Brazil Academy is a rare gym in a city full of McDojos that are more interested in your money than teaching you actual self defense skills, and the environment is extraordinarily family friendly and in fact quite family-oriented. Brazilian Jujitsu is probably their most popular offering, but I spent the last year learning Muay Thai here and although I am not currently attending classes here, the experience was life changing! You will get the opportunity to take part in actual sparring, which are tons of fun and will give you loads of confidence in your daily life and in your ability to defend yourself in real life situations. Try a week of classes for free and see for yourself...Brazil Academy and its staff and instructors are outstanding!

I have trained in BJJ for 2 years, and in Karate/Kickboxing for 39 years. I have been to a lot of…read moreSchools and Dojos in many cities across the US. The Brazilian Academy has a very in depth Gi Jiu Jitsu program that has become invaluable to me as I develop in the sport. In the KC area, there are two places that I would recommend for BJJ training. I can't pick which one I like best, so I switch between them in rotation! If you are looking for solid BJJ training, then go here. My only complaint is that they do not advertise their programs and schedules well enough to promote everything that they teach! I would have found this place sooner if they did. Why BJJ? I am glad you asked, because now I get to ramble into how it has changed my life, and how I stumbled onto the Brazilian Academy. I got into BJJ two years ago because I stopped kickboxing and gained a ton of weight. I needed something I could do in my passion for martial arts that wouldn't give me CTE. I remembered how much hard work it was to earn a green belt in Judo back in the 1980s, so I found a school where I was working at the time that taught BJJ. I found that I had been missing this in my life! I was foolish to avoid the ground game until my 50s, but I chalk that up to the brainwashing of "stand and fight like a man" that old school Karate fighters pushed at you before the rise of UFC. I lost 75 pounds in the first year, and many of the "old guy" aches and pains have gone away. My flexibility is slowing returning, and every aspect of my life from chasing my grand kids around tunnels and trampolines to running through airports to catch a flight to hiking trails at altitude in Colorado has gotten easier and better! Since I started, I have been to 10 or 11 different BJJ schools around the country. I choose BJJ schools that also have a boxing program (for fitness and fun), but shy away from contact fighting. I collect knowledge, branded Gis (uniforms), and will likely never be promoted because I move jobs and change schools just before I might earn it. I continue to travel, and will continue to find a school in the next city I visit. However, when I am at home in the KC area, I want to train as hard as possible. I need a place with Boxing and BJJ, of course, and I found one that pushed the old school tenants that I am used to. Life was beautiful, util I ended up getting a serious illness that put me down for a while. To get back up, I looked for a fundamentals class that would be a little easier on my old body and new inhaler. I tried a few other places in town, and that is when I came across the Brazilian Academy. The class schedule is awesome with two morning BJJ classes starting at 6am, and 2 evening classes every day except Friday. I started with the morning class, because it was very small, and thus easier for me to recover. Since then, I take both morning and evening classes, then drive to the other school for their evening class. I seriously don't like either one better than the other, but the Brazilian Academy is the only one with a 6am and 7am class. I think training here is going to be an essential part of my competitive game (if an old rusty fellow like me can be competitive). I'd be in complete heaven if both the schools I love decided to move in next to each other... and further south closer to my house...

Tai Chi KC has one teacher who is adept in the Yang 37-posture "short form" as taught by Professor…read moreCheng Man-Ch'ing to Ben Lo. The form is taught in three sections, with the first section taught four times a year and the middle and last sections taught twice a year. Review sessions are held approximately every other Saturday morning. There is, at this time, not a regular push hands group at the studio, but the instructor is very knowledgeable in the practice of push hands, as well as the form. Beginning first-section form classes are usually filled to capacity, but middle section and final section classes are smaller. Learning the Tai Chi form requires memorization of the postures and the ability to connect them in a flow, so it is common for students to take the first section class sessions multiple times before enrolling in the middle section and last section classes. Tai Chi is best approached as a life-long practice which offers the opportunity for continued improvement, not only in the form but also in mental focus and decision-making in other areas of life. The instruction in this studio includes information on martial arts applications for the postures, but the focus is on relaxing and performing the postures without force or aggression. For advanced practitioners, don't hesitate to contact the teacher regarding push hands and sword form. He is very approachable and dedicated to the continuation of the Tai Chi in this lineage.

Andy is a wonderful Tai Chi instructor. Andy was a student of Kim Kanzelberger, who was a student…read moreof Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo, "Ben Lo." Ben Lo, in turn, was a student of Cheng Man-Ch'ing, the creator of the 37-movement style of Tai Chi. Andy's dept of knowledge of Tai Chi is amazing. He is able to share this knowledge in a relatable way to all levels of students. He consistently relates the principles of Tai Chi to practical application. I would highly recommend studying with Andy. Whether you are new to the practice of Tai Chi or a student of many years, Andy will impart new insights and help you refine your practice.

I've been in the education industry my entire adult career. I've got to tell you this is an amazing…read moreto learn a martial art. The instructors keep the kids motivated. My son was 8 years old when he started He is soon to be 12 and will acquire his black belt 1 month after his birthday!

I have been working with Jessica for 6 months now and I have already seen improvement in my…read morestrength and endurance. She is a wonderful coach- she is creative with her workouts and adjusts for injuries and other needs. highly recommended!!

My trainer, SB, guided me back to my personal fitness goal after an injury. She motivated,…read moreencouraged, demonstrated and pushed me far beyond what I would have done on my own. She taught me new ways to strengthen muscles to prevent further injury. She is in great physical condition and practices a healthy lifestyle herself and encourages her clients to do the same. She knew my limitations and pushed me to my limits. She is a kind, tenacious, task master!!!! We were very compatible and worked well together to reach my personal goals. I am so thankful to her. JM