Do not go here. The teachers/owners are good at what they do but so strict. My daughter went here…read morefor over a year and never did they speak to me about her behavior and then she had one hard day and they kicked her out. She is a 7 year old with ADHD and this was something she looked forward to every week. I watched her each week thrive there. I agree there should be consequences and am happy for her to sit out of class when asked. This was her first time and they emailed me and told me she was no longer welcome. They wouldn't speak to me over the phone about it. My daughter is now going to internalize their rejection with zero warnings. These are children here. I would understand if monthly she was asked to sit out but this is not the case. We were completely blindsided. Please do not use this business.

It is a TRAVESTY that there aren't a million 5 star reviews of this place. Very proud to be the…read morefirst. I've only been coming here for a few weeks at this point, but as a complete beginner I couldn't be having a better time. The website advertises "no egos" which is on point. The moment I walked through the door for the first time, one of the students comes over to say hi and introduce himself because he hasn't seen me before. Everyone I've worked with so far has been really cool and the more experienced guys will take things slow and easy and even let me pull off moves on them so I can get the feel for how it's supposed to work. Don't get me wrong, every class is a challenge both physically and mentally - but it's the kind of environment where you feel comfortable really pushing yourself. The great culture starts at the top with Owner/Professor Danny Morera and Co-Owner (slash Danny's wife) Angela. Just great people - knowledgeable, welcoming, helpful, friendly, and fun. There's always a lot of smiles and laughs, but when it's instruction time, they're appropriately serious and focused on making sure people learn the techniques safely and properly. If you're interested in learning jiu-jitsu, the advice I got from some experienced friends was to opt for a school led by an IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) certified black belt, and registered with the IBJJF (you can look people and schools up on their website). There are a lot of places that would be happy to teach you "jiu-jitsu", but if you're going to put in the time and spend the money you probably want to do it right.

I'm going to try to be as respectful as possible but I don't know if I can so here goes.. My name…read moreis Kevin and 3 years ago I had the unfortunate diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and was just informed by a friend what you think of cancer patients.. Let me say this.. I never asked for a " pity party" through the whole two years of my treatment.. Over the two years I saw people I thought I could count on disappear because I wasn't " fun" anymore.. Threw up countless times, got so weak I couldn't stand, and almost died once.. But I never complained once.. Sure I vented but I knew my family was suffering as well and tried to act happy.. I lost my hair went all the way down to 135 lbs and needed a tube implanted in my chest so my veins wouldn't collapse from the over 200 bags of chemo I received.. Besides that i received over 30 spinal taps 15 bone marrow biopsies and 2 weeks of brain radiation.. Why do I bring this up here goes.. Because of all the steroids I was on I became fat.. 215 lbs about.. But did I give up? No! I trained every day hard for about a year. I now have avascular necrosis in both of my hips can barely walk and need two hip transplants from the steroids I needed.. Do I cry? No! I trained what I could mostly upper body.. Now I curl 100 lbs do pull ups with 40 lb chains on my back and bench 245 about 7 times.. I litteraly had to go from ground zero and build myself back up.. But I did because I am a survivor.. I don't ask for pitty.. I get off on people telling me I can't do things... So when I heard what you had to say about our " pity parties" it made me sick.. Spend a day in the shoes I did and recover as much as I did then I will give a **** about one of your opinions.. Until then I encourage you to go tell a 7 year old hooked up to numerous iv's on his death bed that you're sick of his " pity party". Unless you're man enough to grow a pair and say it to our faces keep your opinions to yourself and go about your daily business.. You sir are the worst person I have ever heard of good day. P.S. Do you think it's smart trashing people that could become potential clients? Many of us survivors get trainers so they can get back into shape.. I know I did.

One of the trainers at this disgrace of a "gym" is full of negative energy. He spends more time…read moreknocking people down and making them feel bad about themselves than he does actually "training" anyone. DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. Waste of money, and you will leave feeling worse than when you walked in!

Beside the owner experience, there is poor gym, quality management. I went there to train but…read moreinstead I got people trying to pick on you and those people are apparently instructors hired by the gym owner. Basically they don't want you to have more experience than them. I went there to train not for drama. I got serious people and mind your own business. You there to be inspiration for others . You are not in high school.

I have been training BJJ and Judo for about 4 years. I live in St. Louis, Mo area and train at a…read moregym there. However, I work in Peabody on occasion and I have found a great place to train when I'm here. Dennis, Alan, Jessica, and Chris are all great instructors and are very welcoming to visitors. Their instruction is technical and it is done in a safe environment. DWMMA is the place I would recommend to visit or start your martial arts journey if you are up around the Salem, MA area.

I have been taking kickboxing here for over a year now, and I would recommend K I International to…read moreanyone who is looking for a challenging, and effective workout. It is a family run business, and Sensei Johnny cares about his students' growth and participation. His classes are both dynamic and engaging, which is why I am always excited to go to my night classes, even after a long day of work. K I International has helped me become a stronger, more coordinated, and confident individual.

63 yrs young and just enrolled in KI one of the smartest moves I have made.read more

Great gym and classes! Alex is super energetic and helps us get through the workouts. I haven't…read morestuck to a gym like this in a while. It's fun, every workout is different keeps you on your toes. I love it and will definitely keep going, let's not forget how affordable it is too!

Spoke with Alex to come check out the gym. He told me to stop by later on in the day. I then texted…read morehim to which I received no response then called, no response. I decided to still show up, and someone told me that he was supposedly sick so he left home. He couldn't simply send me a text? Anyways, I texted him to reschedule to which I received no response, even though I saw he read my messages. Very UNPROFESSIONAL!

I began studying Daoist Gate Wudang Arts in Beverly in 2015 and am still learning. This says a lot…read moreabout how much I have grown as a martial and healing arts student. Our practice is taught by Master Zhou Xuan Yun, a Daoist Monk who lived and trained in the Wudang mountains. We look forward to practicing together twice weekly, which is good for our health and gives us a sense of community. I am stronger now than I was 15 years ago. Learning this meditative form from the sacred mountains of traditional Wudang martial arts is the most important thing I have done for my well-being. I highly recommend this school 100%.

Eager to learn kung fu, I spent the better part of a year searching for a good school. After trying…read moreout three schools, I was about to give it a rest when I found Daoist Gate- and I am so lucky I did! Sifu Zhou is the real deal! If you are looking to learn authentic martial arts designed for health and longevity then look no further. The training will totally transform your body and spirit in the best way possible. Classes are designed so that you can take it at your own pace, making it a perfect class whether you're a seasoned martial artist or a complete novice. There is definitely a space for everyone at this school. If you're looking to train in a positive environment, improve your health, and get a great workout, then this is the place!