LJJ has the 4 things you need for a great jiu-jitus school - a technical program, great…read moreinstructors, great students, and regular sparring. They have a great set of lesson plans with a focus on attack and defense from specific positions. For example, one week will focus on attacking and defending in the mount. Focusing on one position for the week allows you to see and practice the a solid package for that position. The positional sparring at the end of class allows you to immediately put what you've learned into practice to really solidify the concepts in your mind. The instructors do a great job of teaching the technical aspects of each move and answering any questions you have. The demonstrations of the techniques are slow, smooth, and detailed to make sure you know what's required to make the move work. You truly couldn't ask for a better group of students. Everyone is there to be the best they can be and help the students around them be the best they can be. Everyone strives to be technical and the bigger guys never get lazy and just smash the snot out of their smaller opponents or just muscle their way through moves. Some of the guys in the class are literal more than twice my size but they never crush me. I have great sparring matches Every. Single. Time. Once you get your first stripe, you can participate in open sparring after class. Sparring is essential to becoming a great practitioner of the art. Drills alone will never give you the timing and critical thinking skills you need to truly master the art.

Have trained at LJJ for the past few years and it doesn't get better than this is the greater…read moreColumbia area. If you want to learn how to defend yourself in a safe, welcoming environment, LJJ is the place to be!

Started Tie Chi in July 2026, this class along with Sifu Saleem's extensive experience and…read moreknowledge provide an authentic journey into this ancient art.

Sifu Saleem is one of the most knowledgeable masters of Kung Fu, to include Tai Chi and Qi Gong…read more He has been in business in the Columbia area since 1985 and has become very skilled and patient in helping with my physical and mental challenges as well as those of others. His Kung Fu students are amazing, and some have been in the school for about 20 years. Thoroughly recommend!

This school teaches legit Jeet Kune Do straight from Sigung Bruce Lee through Guro Dan Inosanto…read more Sifu Mark and Steven are phenomenal instructors and I'm very happy to be training in their school.

Outstanding instructors. Outstanding facility. Child & family friendly. Clean training area with…read moreknowledgeable instructors who keep everything organized & orderly. Owner, Mark Mills, is on site & hands on. My grandkids have grown physically & mentally. Discipline & respect are learned & earned. Kudos to CMA

I've been practicing the martial arts since grade 3 in many different styles and quite frankly I'm…read moreimpressed by the spirit and determination of Taekwondo they have. The Kyup (Kiai in Japanese) is a little weak since it's not coming from the diaphragm from the youtube videos I've seen over the past year in 2014/2015 so they can use a little work understanding where the breathing and spirit energy comes from when they deliver their forms. I've been watching MC Kims for quite a while since its greatly interested me as a student of the martial arts from Toronto, Canada and I just wanted to give this review to draw attention to any that might consider into looking into them or sponsoring them. Keep up the good work, and may you have all the best in 2016.

We had 15 friends for aerial yoga. It was a blast! All ages all levels. My friends absolutely loved…read morethe class and our instructors had everyone feeling successful and everyone had a great experience. I highly recommend getting a group together to have such a wonderful experience. Will do again. It was for my 60th birthday and I will always remember it!

I'm so glad I decided to give this place a try!! First off, the studio is BEAUTIFUL. They are well…read moreequipped with plenty of extra yoga mats and props. They offer drop ins or monthly unlimited packages that are reasonably priced. I noticed they no longer offer swing yoga classes on their schedule, which was a bummer. The instructor said swing yoga is only offered now for private parties. They do, however, offer occasional sound bath & paddle board yoga classes (with rentals provided) which is super fun & unique. All the instructors seem extremely knowledgeable and kind. You do hear some road noise at times in this studio, and occasionally from the restaurant directly below them, but nothing too terrible. Very clean studio. Definitely check it out:)

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My son has gone here for over a year. Also, we have several neighbors that go to the after school…read moreas well. The staff is as good as they come. Sensai Pena has a very controlled and structured environment that helps them achieve success in Karate and the classroom. Paul Evans

I've been coming to Yoga Masala on and off for the past 3 years and it's definitely one of the best…read moreyoga places around town. I've only been to their main location which is on Bluff Road and 10 minutes away from the Vista area. It's in a stand alone building and as soon you enter, you see a small giftshop and a front desk which an employee warmingly greets you. They have a men and women's area that you can change and some small cubbies that you can use to store personal belongings in. The main yoga room is fairly large and can fit probably around 30 or so people at max capacity. My favorite class that they have is hot yoga. As soon as you enter, you feel the heat and high humidity against your face. I wouldn't recommend this for beginners though, as it can be challenging to do some of the poses and deal with the heat. Be sure to bring a water bottle and keep hydrated. At the end of every class, they give you a cold lavender towel to put on your face which is really refreshing. My favorite instructor is Kyra and her classes fill up quickly so I recommend signing up online for the class to save some time and to show up at least 15 minutes before the class starts so that you can have a good spot. As I attend USC, I only have to pay $9 for each class so it's very affordable for students. There's a small fee to rent their yoga mats so I recommend bringing your own. They also have water bottles for sale at the front. I recommend this place whether you're an expert to yoga or just beginning!

The 1 star is for Yoga Masala, but wanted to show a great example of what great client service and…read moreconmunication looks like. Barre3 Columbia offers class packs that *NEVER EXPIRE *. You can spend your money with no concern of it expiring because, you know, life. I will write a separate, 5 star review for Barre 3 because they deserve it. So just know, there *ARE* places where you can not only workout, but that care about their clients, as well, in all areas.

This is a good small studio, and the most affordable yoga in the area. The highest proportion of…read moreclasses are taught by Kimberly, the owner, but there are numerous other teachers as well. Classes tend to be small, ranging from six to twenty people, and generally everyone gets some individual attention, especially those who have less experience or experience trouble getting into the poses. The first class is free, and after that $14 each, although teachers, students, and military personnel get classes for $9. Classes are definitely a physcial challenge, both to strength and flexibility. The only real improvements I could see would be a larger practice area and a bigger changing area/locker room. I'm a guy who sweats a lot, and if I need to go anywhere after a class, the best I can do is a baby-wipe shower in a one-person bathroom.

I am not a member but I dropped in for a special class that's being offered at 7:30pm Wednesdays…read moreduring the month of July... Restorative Yoga with Helen Summer. Since this was my first time at this studio my first class was free (drop-ins thereafter are $10 I believe). The clientele was a bit older for this class (as in past their college/grad school years), I'm not sure what it's like for the traditional classes. Kimberly the owner was very friendly and welcoming upon my entrance and "registration" (they have you fill out a release waiver). The studio is just one big room, with storage and one bathroom in the back. I brought my own mat, but they do provide all other props free of charge (blocks, blankets, sandbags). Unfortunately my asthma flared up and I started having a coughing fit during the wind down of the class (gah so embarrassing) so I excused myself to go cough in the bathroom, when I returned to my mat, Helen had put a few tissues and a cough drop down for me annnnnnnd eventually had to give me a water bottle. Although I was embarrassed, I really didn't feel any judgement. Thank you!!!!!! The class was excellent, very relaxing and a nice change (very good for the lower back pain I was having). Amsa also offers basic flow, vinyasa flow, deep stretch, yin yoga, and gentle stretch as well as special events led by out of town yogis! Check their Facebook for updates. I highly recommend!