Small gym with tenured instructors and fairly new to hits students. Price was right for a jiujitsu…read moreschool. They allowed me to pay a drop in rate which was also nice. I travel a lot for work and don't want to have to be locked in. The instruction was technical on the basics, which was honestly what I needed as it has been a long time since I have trained. The gym is located in a sub-level floor in the back of a building. I drove back and forth a couple of times trying to find it. The school was pretty clean and they had water there which was nice. From the looks of the school they want you to buy their uniform but two things: this is a personal assumption and not an abnormal practice for a martial arts school. Every one was pretty friendly and had a non competitive atmosphere that made training relaxing. I would recommend this gym to anyone traveling through or living in Helena. There is another school in town but their hours did not allow for me to train. I added a photo of the door. Thanks for letting me train. If I am in the area I will again. Oss!!!

All I can say is WOW! After trying another martial arts place in town, that was in a large fancy…read morefacility, and cost $139 per person per month, with 30 min classes twice per week, I was so happy to find Nakagawa Martial arts! Run by a true Japanese martial arts Master, sensei Kenji Nakagawa is the REAL DEAL! Taught by his own Japanese master when he was in Japan, he brought this amazing Enshindo Martial Arts here to Montana, and has been teaching many generations of children and adults alike! I'm not even kidding, he has been teaching here in Helena for upwards of around 38 years or so I think, and has been such an incredible asset to the community for so long. I mean my neighbors kids are all grown up and moved away but they had all gotten their black belts when they were young! I just feel so fortunate to have found this place while he is still teaching. I was able to take the beginner classes with my 8 year old daughter, and instead of $139 per month for each of us for 30 minute classes, it's $60 per month each, for ONE HOUR CLASSES!! There is simply no comparison. Unfortunately I hurt my achilles tendon and had to stop the classes but my daughter continues and I hope to go back when I'm able. Mr. Nakagawa makes the classes really fun for kids with lots of games that help with coordination and teamwork, in addition to the actual martial arts moves. Also he incorporates doing the right thing in life, and helps with kids that have behavior issues. Sure, it's not in a new fancy building, but it's WAY better than ANY of the competition. I cannot recommend Nakagawa Martial Arts academy any higher that I am. Mr. Nakagawa is truly a gem in this community and every community needs amazing people like this. You cannot go wrong at Nakagawa Martial Arts.

I went to this gym for about 3 years during my time at Carroll and I loved it! The weight area was…read morenever packed and the classes were a great addition to my workouts. I loved the body attack and spin classes! I miss working out at this gym now that I am not at Carroll anymore. Anyone looking for a good ol family gym this is your sign to get a membership. Also students including college get a discount on memberships!

Unfortunately, this gym has gone downhill to include lack of communication on management side. I…read morehad stopped going to crossroads after I caught COVID-19 early in 2021. I had thought I had communicated this to management and since I hadn't heard back, I thought they had canceled my membership. No mail from them, no email, no calls/voicemail. This month, I received a letter from a collection agency for over $500 stating I owed crossroads this much. I never changed addresses, phone or email since I had signed up - there was no reason not to contact me and correct my mistake for many months... Nice front desk people do not make up for lack of communication or management.