I have mixed feelings about this place…read more On the one hand, the instructors are excellent. The young guys (who both attend and teach here) are especially good with the kiddos and they seem like have really learned how to carry themselves, beyond just leaning karate. But the business side of Scornavacco is tricky. After a trial period, you have to commit to a year agreement. And it is virtually impossible to get out of. Which is tough because kids change. They can lose interest. Our kid had some schedule changes that made coming here almost impossible. But we couldn't get out of the commitment, even though these appointments were medically related. When you push, they refer you to the payment company that you sign the contract with and then autobills you. That company will tell you that you actually signed a promissory note which legally obligates you for the full length of time and amount. I checked my documentation and didn't realize that's what we were getting into. I thought that, like a health club, if circumstances changed you could get out of it. But no. You're locked and bound. The kicker is that the finance company told me that Scornavacco picked this payment deal. they offer multiple types of billing services, not just ones that are bound by a promissory note, but that's what they chose to go with. So if you want quality karate instruction for your kid, this place is really good. But make damn sure you and your kid can commit to the full year, because there's no escape.

Very friendly staff and the systema guys were very friendly as well. However if you are looking for…read morea realistic self-defense system, I would (and have) gone elsewhere. Having that said I haven't taken a Systema class in a good 2 1/2 years. Maybe it changed, but If you are looking to learn a solid self defense system I would go down the street to Dark Horse BJJ. Nothing against the staff or people there.

The Shuetts and the other instructors are knowledgeable, patient and forgiving to the the kids…read more Everything is clean and well organized. Worth it!

Northern Colorado Karate has classes for all ages and is the best option for martial arts…read moreinstruction in Loveland. Owner/ head instructor Sensei Shuett has received medals for full contact stick fighting on both the national and international level. Sensei Schuett has received a bronze medal in the 2000 World Championships (Philippines), a silver medal in the 2002 World Championships (London, England) as well as a gold medal for single stick sparring, silver medal for double stick sparring and silver medal in forms at the 2008 World Championships (Philippines). Northern Colorado Karate offers instruction in American Kenpo, Doce Pares stick fighting and cardio kickboxing. All self defense techniques are applied to practical scenarios.

There is a lot of positive energy, top notch instruction, and excellent community…read more If you like to roll, you will have lots of talented training partners and class sizes (depending on the time) can be large and exciting, but everyone still gets 1on1 attention from the instructors and coaches. People there are friendly and welcoming but still serious about getting better, they take their training seriously but it's a relaxed vibe. The instructors are wonderful, very professional yet personable. High level techniques being shared here. With soo much experience on the mats you have lots of different Jiu-Jitsu styles to choose from. The amenities are exceptional. Nice clean bathrooms, changing rooms and showers. The front desk people are always smiling and helpful when you come in the door. While I haven't gotten to train the striking classes as I primarily train Jiu-Jitsu , they look like a lot of fun and they are training very hard with solid technique. They have lots of quality mat spaces for grappling and striking as well as workout equipment. There are many classes for people to choose from. Giving the most flexibility I have ever seen at a gym. Add in the elevation and the location of a beautiful mountain city, this is one of the best places to train in the country. I highly recommend the gym.

Our two kids had a great experience at Easton. I appreciated the staff from Fernie to owner Matthew…read moreand all the instructors. I could see our kids building confidence, even as beginners to these martial arts. I know "jiu jitsu" and "kickboxing" might be intimidating terms, but we found Easton is a place people come to improve themselves and experience community. I'm glad it's right there in central Boulder. Great people. Support this small business! Five Stars!

Mun Moo Kwan teaches you discipline, body awareness and mind control - all the key traits that help…read moreme be a better person in all areas of my life. I am so appreciative of Sabum-Nim Ann Ford being very patient and working with me on my form and my understanding of each move. I have been looking for a great place to learn martial arts and I'm glad I found it so close to home in Gunbarrel.

MECHA is one of the best places in Boulder for Pilates and strength training. The Pilates classes…read moreare challenging but approachable, with excellent instructors who give clear cues and help you maintain proper form. You leave feeling like you've worked your entire body--especially your core--without the workout being hard on your joints. The strength classes are a great complement to Pilates. They're thoughtfully programmed, energetic, and focused on building real, functional strength rather than just getting sweaty. I especially appreciate the variety, welcoming atmosphere, and instructors who make everyone feel comfortable regardless of experience level. If you're looking for Pilates classes, strength training, or a well-rounded fitness studio in Boulder, MECHA is absolutely worth trying.

This is my favorite gym ever. I haven't been able to find a gym like Mecha that offers such a…read morediverse array of classes that are very high quality. The classes are effective and challenging. The instructors are really positive, understanding, and are willing to make modifications. All of the classes offer something different and I loved doing a mix of cardio+, strength, resistance and release. The membership cost is worth the level of work out you get in each class and the incredible people. I'm sad that I can't attend this gym anymore due to moving. Scheduling on the app is easy. The only negative is that sometimes during busy hours parking at the boulder location can be challenging. I hope to go back to this gym occasionally. My favorite instructors are Natasha, Ryan, Raleigh, Bryan, Tess, Adria and Justin.

Many years ago I was in Boulder and know there was a great community of Shao-lin and many people…read morethat knew what they were doing in this. As for negative nancy bad news there are NO BELTS in Shao-lin

They closed down this school in Boulder, but have one in denver. I left this school after 2 years…read moreof "training". The atmosphere is bad, but takes a while to see why. * Sin The is their grandmaster. look him up because he is a fake grandmaster. trust me, you will not learn real Shao-lin kung fu because Sin The made a lot of what he taught up so he could copy write it. But lied to his students so they would all buy onto it. * they are a belt factory. the problem is they don't train enough in the fundamentals nor conditioning which leads to injuries. they constantly pressure you to test and it is for the money, not the students benefit. they teach the forms so fast that you never have the time to really learn them. * they teach weapon forms, but not the fundamentals of each weapon. this means that you are handling the weapon wrong and you don't get a feel for it because they don't teach it to you nor give you the time to even try to get there. I am not to sure they know themselves. * they talk bad about existing and past students. * they talk bad about other martial art schools to just keep saying how great they are. * this one is too hard to explain, but they are one of those cult like martial art schools. * sometimes in the middle of class, instead of continuing to teach, they will push their political points of view on you. * they don't always like answering questions you might have about what they are teaching. * they setup an atmosphere where i had seen students turn on one another...on more then one occasion. i have even heard them tell lies about their students to other students...all as subtly as possible. In their own subtle ways they are controlling. you can never truly enjoy your achievements nor your time there. avoid this place and find a healthier atmosphere.

Before I joined Grinders about 3 years ago I was bored and about to give up on my workouts…read more Grinders has THE BEST trainers, my fellow Grinders are family and the workouts are never the same but very effective always keeping me on my toes and my body sore(in a good way). There are many class times to choose from every day of the week so there is no reason not to make it in. Hands down the best decision I have ever made is to join Grinders and continue my membership. I look forward to class everyday and always feel so good when I leave! I highly recommend you coming in to try a free class. I am in the best shape of my life. You will not regret it!

I came to to Westminster, CO for a couple months of training and I was looking for MMA gym. I am…read morebeyond happy I step into Grinders Fitness. The coaches are motivating, respectful and genuine good people. They made me feel like family the moment I walked in the door. I would highly recommend this place to anyone at any level.

I've been training in aikido at both Boulder Aikikai and its affiliated CU aikido class for over 10…read moreyears, and feel lucky to have access to such fantastic instructors and training partners. For those who might not be familiar with aikido, it's a Japanese martial art that focuses on joint locks and throws with the goal of resolving physical conflicts with a minimum of injury to both parties. Aikido classes generally tend to focus on open hand techniques, but can also encompass weapons like knives, swords, and staffs. Unlike many other martial arts, it is non-competitive and has an emphasis on paired practice, so you end up working with a wide range of people at different experience levels, backgrounds (many people have trained previously in other schools of martial arts), and styles, all of which makes it consistently fun and engaging to train. Both of the head instructors--Hiroshi Ikeda sensei and Tres Hofmeister sensei--are 7th degree black belts with many decades of experience who have become known worldwide for their expertise, even outside of the aikido community (the only downside of this is that they tend to travel on a recurring basis). In fact, students have even been known to move to Boulder specifically in order to train with them. Unsurprisingly, the dojo has attracted a large number of advanced (black belt-ranked) students, and it's not uncommon to train with people who have been practicing aikido for 20-30 years or more. Despite the wealth of experience and knowledge on hand, one of the things I really like about the dojo is that most people aren't especially focused on rank, and we all get to train with each other regardless of experience or skill level (which can be especially great for newer students). There's a nice sense of community, and people are generally supportive and encouraging while also challenging you to push yourself in different ways. I can't speak to the child and youth classes, but I expect the more peaceful nature and fun training style of aikido could be great for kids, and all the instructors I've worked with to date have been fantastic. So, in summary, if you're looking for a different martial art that's fun, has fantastic instructors, and an array of experienced students to practice with, I'd highly recommend checking out Boulder Aikikai. If you're on the fence or want to see it in person, you can always come watch a class--there's a large balcony overlooking the mat where you can sit on couches and easily see everything that's happening.

Boulder Aikikai is one of the best aikido dojos in the country, in terms of the teacher, the…read morecommunity, and the training rhythm. There were a lot of interruptions when I was there, don't know if it's still the case but at any rate don't get caught up in talking too much. Watch closely, train a lot, and take responsibility for your learning and you will go far.