We have absolutely loved our experience here! My son is 18 months old now and started swim lessons…read morewhen he was 16 months. We have a pool at home, so learning water safety was a huge priority for our family. Looking back, I only wish we had started even sooner. The progress he has made in just a couple of months has been incredible. He can float better than most adults I know, and he's already learned how to roll over onto his back and float if he falls into the water. Watching him develop these lifesaving skills has given us so much more confidence around the pool. Like many toddlers, he still cries during some lessons and reaches for me, especially when he's learning a new skill. But I've come to realize that's because he's being challenged, and growth isn't always comfortable. Once he mastered floating, he actually stopped crying for several lessons. Now that he's working on a new skill, the tears have returned a bit which is completely normal. Kris is patient, encouraging, and always makes sure he is safe while helping him build confidence. I truly appreciate how focused the program is on real water safety, not just having fun in the pool. Seeing what my son is capable of at only 18 months old has been amazing. I would highly recommend these lessons to any parent, especially if you have a pool or spend time around water. It's one of the best investments we've made for our son's safety.

While Kris and her team are passionate about swim instruction, I came here to say that I think it…read moreis INCREDIBLY important that anyone seeking to take lessons here with a young child, say under 3, understands that Kris uses ISR training. PLEASE PLEASE research for yourself whether ISR is right for you and your child. (After my own research and consultation with numerous other swim experts- literally a drowning expert witness- it is NOT as safe as FVSA or other ISR experts will claim it is). Personally-- it was not for me or my child. It was traumatic for her, caused MORE fear of the water than she originally had, and she took in too much water and puked during 3 separate lessons and Kris brushed it off as normal (and I soon was assured by NUMEROUS swim coaches and medical professionals that it is NOT). When I expressed concerns, I DO appreciate that Kris seemed receptive, however, her teaching style is just not compatible with how I want my daughter handled. I wish this were different because I do think Kris is a passionate, very good person and maybe this teaching style works for some, and potentially for older children. But if you are starting with a child under 3, please beware that it is difficult to watch and in MY opinion after a LOT of research, does not provide the long term safety alleged by ISR advocates.

Sensei Carter and Sensei Rosandich are great!! The dojo is very family oriented they always make…read moresure the kids are heard and respected.

Great place for my boys and even myself. I had one boy start in October of 2020 and he has enjoyed…read moreevery day he comes so much he practices at home. Even now he talks about continuing his karate education till he becomes a teacher himself. And my other boy has benefited so much more than I could have ever imagined. His first day he was so scared he was crying and wouldn't let go of my arm. Sensei Rosandich pull him in and let him go at his own pace every time he came in to where now I drop him off and he loves it. I know this because now he tells me "go enjoy your free time mom, I'll see you in an hour" His confidence has grown leaps and bounds! Then there's the non physical lessons Sensei Carter teaches, like how important it is to listen to your parents and all elders. Somehow I feel this lesson is not being taught enough around the US. And other wonderful character traits UNITED STUDIOS OF SELF DEFENSE teaches their students like, respect, self control, humility, patience and keeping a positive and optimistic attitude. We have been coming here for almost a year now and my only regret is we didn't start coming here sooner! Oh and can't forget the fact that they are set up for lessons on zoom too. I have gone on vacation to Florida and zoomed into classes and lessons without any problems. This place is epic! If you ever wanted to learn martial arts this is a great place to come. Friendly, fun, respectful teachers that care deeply for their students. As for adults the classes are great! Once you sign up for the private lessons you learn so much and if you practice you can actually retain it and be able to defend yourself against many people. Have any questions? come on in and ask they are always happy to help and teach all open minds.

Not a place to take your child if they are not an experienced player. They won't give your child an…read moreopportunity to play in the games and the parents talk very negatively about the players if they make a mistake. My first experience with my child playing volleyball and definitely my last!!

My daughter played regular season 2016/17 and every thing was great. The league was organized. Fast…read moreforward to the 2017 middle school league. On 10/21/17, our game is supposed to start at 8am hmmmm at 805am we still do not have any coach. A parent had to go find someone from Forza and let them know. No leadership whatsoever and a complete disappointment to all a group of 12 year old girls. I have never seen anything like this in my life. 40 minutes into the game our coaches mother shows up to assume coaching duties. Absolutely ridiculous!!!! So today during playoffs a Forza1 player had a seizure and do you know Forza1 does not keep any type of medical bags on site. There are over 400 girls playing today and you do not keep a medical bag on site for emergencies!! Wtf!!! You have to be kidding me!!! ‍

A lovely studio in the heart of Old Town. Over the past year I've attended many different class…read moreformats, with multiple instructors and always leave in a much better place than when I arrived. The studio is very warm and welcoming. I highly recommend Home Yoga as it is wonderful place to practice ‍

Home yoga has a wonderful community of teachers and students. The studio has a wide variety of…read moreclasses to meet everyone's level. The studio has very caring and talented teachers. Home Yoga Studio is more than a place to practice, it feels like a family.