I finally found a yoga studio that I can get behind. I have tried for years to see what the…read morelululemon mafia was all fussed about when it came to Yoga. In my mind, if I am not blowing through 100 calories per hour, I am just not sure its worth my time. People raved about flexibility etc, but I just could not really feel any difference. Then, my friend introduced me to Keshava a few months ago and I really loved it and finally got it! To those who have said that this is not what they expected of 'classic' yoga and want to do sun salutations ad nauseum, then yeah this is definitely not it. Whats working for me: 1- This is actually hard... not like the typical 'stretching' yoga class or the dehydration inducing Bikram. I really loved how we held poses for a long time. I feel my muscle working and struggling the whole time. It is strangely relaxing to just breathe through the discomfort and recognize your body getting stronger. It may also feel harder since they actually adjust you into the right position for the best impact and stretch. No more cheating! 2- There is a strong focus on meditation... if I am not going to be blazing calories, I had better at least leave relaxed, at peace, mentally cleansed. Many classes I've tried while doing a thousand down dogs and salutations never left me feeling this good. Keshava's voice is crazy relaxing. I'm slightly addicted. 3- The price... $15 for 90 minutes! Sign me up! They also offer package deals for an even lower price 4- No two classes are alike... I learned so many new poses in one of these that I had never gotten in the various failed attempts I've made to like yoga previously. I love how I am pushed. Keshava's style is to be serious about yoga but to not take yourself too seriously. He is lighthearted and I love how just when you're at the moment of breaking a pose, he cracks a joke that makes you smile through the pain. If you take yourself too seriously, this may not be for you.

I bought a Groupon for 5 yoga classes (only $20!) and recently attended my first class, a 90 minute…read moresession. The space is nice, the music playing in the background is peaceful and well-timed, and the instructors have a great sense of humor. If you're someone who hasn't done yoga in a while, be prepared for an intense session. You'll be asked to breathe deeply and push yourself in maintaining the poses. The instructor tended to break tension by making jokes which helped a lot; I found myself laughing as much as breathing deeply at times. What I loved about the session was that there was a lot of breathing and meditation integrated into the practice. It wasn't just about the poses; as the instructor said, "I want you to smile in the midst of all the pressure, because that's what you'll be asked to do in life." I agree with other Yelpers who noted that it won't matter if you're a beginner since the instructor goes around adjusting your posture. As the classes are kept small, it never feels too crowded and the instructor is always very attentive. I also never felt self-conscious. Your muscles will be sore the next day, but it's well worth it. At the end of my session, laying down finally was bliss, and I felt like I had earned it. You'll leave feeling like a warrior, simultaneously rejuvenated and calm. The green tea (already hot and made to go) is such a nice touch at the end of the class too. I am looking forward to going back!

We've had an amazing experience at this jiu-jitsu class! Master Carina is fantastic with the…read morekids--she brings great energy every time and knows how to keep them engaged while teaching discipline and valuable martial arts skills. The facility is always clean, and it's wonderful to see the kids having fun while learning. Highly recommend!

BEWARE!! My experience with BASE Martial Arts. Signed up…read moreboth our sons to this school and quickly found out this was a mistake. The coaches have no respect or integrity with their students or the sport. I have witnessed them downgrade kids belts before a competition (they did it to my son). When confronted, all they care about is WINNING, no matter the cost. They are more worried about themselves than with the actual members of the gym. They also lie about the age of the competitors. According to Article 5- Registration subsection 5.9 of the rules, in the IBJJF Rule Book, pertaining to the rules and regulations governing specific aspects of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Under this subsection "once and athletes graduation occurs, he cannot compete at his previous belt anymore." BASE Martial Arts does NOT follow these guidelines and forced my son to do this in TWO competitions. When confronted, their reply was "we run the show here". ALSO BEWARE: if you aren't legal in this country, DONT even think about leaving this gym, or the coaches will (and have) called immigration on you. We have seen this happen and it absurd how leaders of a gym can do these things. The gym itself is poorly maintained. The mats are dirty, and the place is run down. This school is all about winning, with no regards to the essence of the BJJ community. ASK AROUND ABOUT THIS GYM. BEWARE: When you leave this gym, they continue to run your Credit Card months and months after they tell you they canceled your account. The list goes on and on but to make a long story short, there are PLENTY of quality BJJ gyms in the area, why go to a place full of drama and egotistical coaches who only see dollar signs and gold medals??? Very disappointed parents and kids here, wish we could give them a ZERO stars but unfortunately 1 is the minimum. CUIDADO!! Minha experiência com a BASE Martial Arts. Inscrevi nossos dois filhos nesta escola e rapidamente descobri que isso era um erro. Os treinadores não têm respeito ou integridade com seus alunos ou com o esporte. Eu os testemunhei rebaixando os cintos infantis antes de uma competição (eles fizeram isso com meu filho). Quando confrontados, tudo o que importava era VENCER, não importa o custo. Eles estão mais preocupados consigo mesmos do que com os membros reais da academia. Eles também mentem sobre a idade dos competidores. De acordo com o Artigo 5- Registro subseção 5.9 das regras no Livro de Regras da IBJJF, referente às regras e regulamentos que regem aspectos específicos do Jiu Jitsu brasileiro. Sob esta subseção "uma vez que a formatura do atleta ocorra, ele não pode mais competir em seu cinturão anterior". BASE Martial Arts NÃO segue essas diretrizes e forçou meu filho a fazer isso em DUAS competiçoes. Quando confrontados, a resposta deles foi "nós comandamos o show aqui". TAMBÉM CUIDADO: se você não é legal neste país, NEM pense em deixar esta academia, ou os treinadores vão (e ja vi chamar) a imigração para você. Vimos isso acontecer e é um absurdo como os líderes de uma academia podem fazer essas coisas. A academia em si é mal conservada. O tatame e o lugar estao sujos e degradado. Esta escola so pensa em vencer e ganhar dinheiro, sem levar em conta a essência da comunidade de Jiu-Jitsu. PERGUNTE SOBRE ESTA ACADEMIA. CUIDADO: Quando você sai desta academia, eles continuam a cobrar seu cartão de crédito meses e meses depois de dizerem que cancelaram sua conta. A lista continua, mas para encurtar a história, há MUITAS academias de Jiu-Jitsu de qualidade na área, por que ir a um lugar cheio de drama e treinadores egoístas que só veem dinheiro e medalhas de ouro??? Estamos muito decepcionados. Queria dar ZERO estrelas mas 1 foi o minimo que Podemos dar.

I've been training at Tri-Star for about 4 years. The training is unique and tailored to each…read morestudent. It's far from your typical "karate daycare". The instructors and students are passionate about the art. Tri-Star offers programs for all ages and skill levels. If you're looking for something to help your child build focus, respect, and confidence, Tri-Star is the place. If you're tired of the same old gym routine and feel like learning something new, setting new goals, and still getting a great workout, Tri-Star offers classes for working adults. If you're at all interested in training in a traditional martial art, I highly recommend Tri-Star Karate Academy.

Starting over as an almost 40 year old isn't easy, but Master Jerry Wiles has been nothing but…read moreencouraging. He's an excellent teacher with an impressive resume. I've not regretted my decision to join the school 2 years ago, and I can't wait to continue. Lots of classes are available for all ages, including family classes and homeschool classes. The school also offers kick boxing and women's self defense seminars.

Very professional and fun BJJ gym. Eric and Vitor are great instructors and care about their…read morestudents. If you are looking for a place to learn BJJ or to further advance your current level, this is the place!

Is the best school in town with the best instructors! They give the best to discipline and…read moreGuidance, the students end up very successful in life I highly recommend!

We went to this place for about a year. My son worked with an instructor and sadly, that good…read moreinstructor left to go to college. Grandmaster Bonaparte knew about this, but did not make plans for a replacement instructor. My son was supposed to continue with a class since his instructor had left. We waited for Grandmaster to follow up with us. When he finally did he said my son could not be in the class and he said he had no one available to give him private lessons. To add insult to injury, Mr. Bonaparte took a week simply to return our phone call. We thought Martial Arts were for building up a student, not leaving them hanging out to dry.

As a snowbird with Parkinson's, I am only here temporarily. During this time, I am continuing my…read morefight against PD by doing Rock Steady Boxing at Raw. It is more strenuous and demanding than what I'm doing in Michigan. As a result, I feel stronger. If I am unable to do an exercise, the trainers will modify it or have me do something else. All without shaming or calling attention to me. Raw offers RSB four days a week. My original plan was to do days, so we paid for eight lessons. I feel so good and energized that I want to go to every class until I leave for Michigan on March 1.

I have been going to this gym for almost a month now and I have already gotten into a groove with…read morecertain classes and times that work for me. What I love most about the atmosphere is that you don't have to be anything but yourself and you don't have to be a fitness expert. There are so many different fitness levels, ages and backgrounds of people that are working on themselves for their own reasons and goals. I enjoy how each session is different from the last and the class sizes are just perfect; some days there are 2/3 of us and other times a group of 10/11. It gives a nice personal touch and sense of 1:1 training. I'm looking forward to continuing my personal fitness goals here at this gym.

Our 3yr old started classes here a few months ago and we are truly impressed with his growth. His…read morelistening skills and ability to follow directions has improved. We are thrilled to have Sensei Stone as our son's instructor.

I take my son to ESB Martial Arts & Fitness. My son is 8 years old and was very nervous about…read moretrying karate for the first time. Sensei Stone is really amazing and he is so patient with all of the kids. My son really loves going to ESB Martial Arts & Fitness. I highly recommend!

Beautiful clean space with very knowledgeable and attentive instructors! I would recommend for kids…read moreand adults both