This is a fabulous gym! I participate in several classes a week and absolutely love it. The gym…read morehas a great vibe and I feel very comfortable there. And Coach Kelly is simply the best. I started out with individual training sessions which were very affordable. Coach Kelly was patient, attentive and quickly assessed my skill level (beginner!) and then began teaching and pushing me to do my very best. I now take classes everyday and look forward to going to the gym. My previous workout was simply spin class and treadmill time but Coach Kelly introduced me to a brand new workout and it's been a complete life changer. Can't say enough good things about this place or Coach Kelly. As one of his other students said...this is the real deal.

From the owner: We are a smaller martial arts gym with the highest level of coaching and training. Muay Thai…read moreprogram taught by our head coach after living and training with some of the absolutely best Muay Thai trainers and fighters in Thailand. Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is taught by 2 Black belts and a Brown belt. with classes in the traditional GI and also NO Gi. Bigger is not always better we pay very close attention to all of our students and help each and every one of them improve on a daily basis! Join us today for your free trial class and I promise you will not need another martial arts gym!

Okay here is my fair and honest review:…read more This place is actually pretty good for learning the SKILLS of martial arts. I became pretty damn good in a short period of time. Now, with that being said, this gym is NOT friendly to anyone who doesnt fit the mold of "family oriented" meaning you will be the subject of harrassment there on all levels (physical, emotional, sexual) The husband and wife owners have some weird dynamic of the wife "fighting off" threatening females who are receiving attention from the husband because of their attractiveness and athletic potential. This can lead to situations that will put you in an unfair situation and result in serious harm to your physical health (she crushed a girls windpipe during sparring and she almost died) So with that being said, be very cautious about revealing your occupation or social media if you have an onlyfans, do web cam, or are a dancer because you will become targeted. Take care.

I've been a member since 2010 and it's amazing to see Elite grow and the staff are truly family and…read morethe atmosphere is a great environment for all ages to come and enjoy. It's for those who want to lose weight, train, try something new it those who just want to change to a healthier lifestyle. I recommend this to everyone.

Great welcoming vibe. You'll be happy you chose this wonderful place to train! Phil is professional…read moreand dedicated completely to teaching RJJ.

From the owner: World Class Self-Defense at a great price! read more

It's like a family . Full of hard workers and caring individuals. Professor DJ is a great coach …read more And he's become a good friend .

In town for a conference, and needed a place to train and workout. Never dropped into another…read moreacademy, so I was very nervous and anxious. Called Larry on the phone and was given a warm welcome to stop by and train. Stopped by for their 5:30pm adult BJJ class which was proceeded by their kids class. You know it's going to be amazing when you have a swarm of happy and excited kids. When Larry showed up, the kids gave swarmed him and gave him hugs and high fives. Clear and concise instructions by coach Larry, he was patient, funny and unpretentious. Down to earth and amazing happy vibes all around. Every academy should strive to be like this place. The members are warm, welcoming and patient with my newbie white belt self. No one was grinding for a submission, and just rolling to be better. I felt safe and learned a lot! Out of town travelers, Be aware the Florida humidity is rough. 90min will feel longer , this is why their members are all beast modes. Remember to hydrate! Highly recommended, and the hype is real! Don't cheat your self and give this place a shot!

Can't give the FOYA fam enough praise on how amazing it has been to be a member at this gym. It's…read morebeen about a month of consistent training for me after a long stint away from the mat after moving to Saint Augustine from up north. I tried a few gyms in town over the years, and they were a lot of the same big egos , and hostile rolls turning me away from the sport. That is certainly not the case here. Coach Larry, Bill, Martin , Yvonne and the rest of the FOYA fam have been nothing but welcoming and have made me feel right at home after such a short time. If you're a lifelong practitioner , or new to the world FOYA is the place for you.

This review is based on stopping in while researching local gyms, not from the vantage point of a…read moremember (yet). The Training Loft popped up on Yelp, so I stopped in while in the area. On the day I drove by, there wasn't much in the way of signage on the building, so I missed it at first. When I walked in, I met Megan, who was kind enough to give me a rundown. Roughly half the building is dedicated to martial arts practice like Muay Thai and Hapkido. The other half is dedicated to your standard gym equipment - weights, kettlebells, bikes, and other machines. She even indulged me a few extra moments to check out their Peloton bike, which I had heard of but never seen. The training room was kept very clean, and the equipment appeared to be in good working order. They also have showers and a sauna on site. Megan explained that when you join, you do a start-up series of sessions, where you get a personalized assessment of where you are, and guidance on how to reach your goals. After that, you can sign up for sessions depending on how much personal attention you want, ranging from one-on-one, small groups (2-6), or a grab-and-go board session, where the trainer puts together a workout of the day for you. Obviously the more personal attention you want during your workout, the more money you'll spend. What I like about the Training Loft's gym concept is that it's actually NOT designed to draw in thousands of gym rats at a 24 hour, all-you-can-lift rate of $15/month. That's with no guidance whatsoever. Assuming you can even get a personal trainer, you're looking at $60/hour or more for individual attention. The packages at Training Loft actually come in at a very reasonable $35-$45/hour. In short, I enjoyed my brief visit to the Training Loft, and appreciated Megan's energy and willingness to share her passion.

From the owner: Ancient City Martial Arts (ACMA) offers a range of classes for various levels and age groups. We…read moreoffer more than Martial Arts, we also provide fitness and personal training. We invite you to visit us and meet with us to discuss your training goals.

Our 10 year old loves 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu with Coach Storm and Ms. Raven. Both patiently teach,…read morehave a wealth of knowledge, and are great at creating an atmosphere where both newbies and experienced individuals can learn and grow.

I visited 10th Planet Orange Park on its pre-opening and I had a great time. I rolled 11 times with…read morenine different people and everyone was cool. The coaches were friendly and welcoming.