Yarwood's Martial Arts has been such a great experience for my family. My son has built so much…read moreconfidence and discipline since he started. Mr. Yarwood and the rest of the instructors make you feel like family. They help you set goals and encourage you along the way!

My girls love Yarwood's Martial Arts. The classes involve learning respect and discipline in a…read morereally fun way. My kids have learned self defense techniques, such as how to physically get away from strangers and what to do if they are being bullied. They are learning skills to help protect themselves, and I see that they have gained confidence in themselves. They know they can handle themselves if they need to. It's a really positive and fun environment!

Great family atmosphere and competitive spirit. My life is too busy to train, but would definitely…read morecome back here and reccomend to others! Call the gym and stop by for training! You won't be disappointed.

I have been taking my 6 year old son here for the Pups class. Stan is the best! I've seen my boy…read moreaccomplish so much in so little time. He loves the obstacle courses at the end of class. Stan also makes sure to encourage good behavior at home after each class, which has been a great help. Would recommend 100% to anyone.

Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Sparring, Weapons, Family Classes, Rebound Fitness and Yoga! It is so much…read moremore fun to work out in a group! Coach Riser is very patient and accommodating with every individual in his classes. United Jiu Jitsu is a great place for individuals and families. There are a lot of classes to choose from and has something for everyone ages 3 and up! Coach is willing to hold private classes and lessons too!

Poor communication and poor customer service. Owner called and yelled at me when I inquired about…read morepausing membership. He immediately cancelled the membership but charged me an additional month. We did NOT use their service during that month. Others have confirmed this business has done this to them. Owner displayed a threatening tone. I now wonder if my child was safe there.

Excel Martial Arts historically has had some of the best Instructors in the business that can keep…read morecolored belts energized and excited to train. However, once reaching Black Belt...the advanced training simply isn't available and isn't a focus of the school owner. Ever since COVID and Excel's downsizing remodel which reduced the training space by more than 50% and the flexibility of the training schedule (does not put into consideration students-athletes that compete in other school/club sports), the classes simply haven't been the same. Membership prices are all over the board and inconsistent across families. Overall ownership and day-to-day operations (or lack thereof) lead to a poorly run business that continues to fail on delivering against the basics such as communication and customer service that everyone should expect. There was a time years ago this could have been a 5-star, but unfortunately that is no longer the case. Sad.

I've never felt so included anywhere else. Everyone at Akagi genuinely supports each other, and it…read morereally feels like a family type community. From day one, people were welcoming, helpful, and always willing to go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable and improve. Whether you're new or experienced, you're treated with respect and encouraged to grow. The environment is positive, motivating, and honestly one of the best parts of training here.

Very nice gym, a little difficult to find, but the guys there are nice and informative and down to…read moreearth. I had a great time and if I'm in town again I'll definitely be back!

I have been taking classes with a friend at Dynamic Defense Arts for 3 months. Working with Dynamic…read moreand their team has been informative, practical and enjoyable. They review previous learned techniques each time we come in for classes. As a former flight attendant of 25 yrs. I understand the importance of "situational awareness" and "ways to escape strategies". This is the perfect training environment! I believe this training is a necessity in todays world for people of all ages, especially for college students, realtors and flight attendants.

Excellent program. Jack Pettengill & David Bernstein offer great programs for adults and youth…read morealike. The Encounter Awareness & Defense (Street Defense) program is excellent. And the 3D Tae Kwon Do program is great for youth. I tried the free 2-week street defense program and have been very pleased with by progress. It's also incredibly fun and empowering and positive, which makes all the difference.

It has a great family setting, it isn't priced too high like your typical martial art/bjj school…read morelike the Academy. They won't make you sign a lame contract without any loopholes to screw you over. They have many solid grappling partners that will really push you and great instructors. Their facilities have been given a facelift as there are new mats, new carpet, and the walls have been painted. Come on by to learn some martial arts from McCunes.

We went to a class today at the Andover Y. It was a painting class. We didn't know what we would be…read moredoing till we got there. This is a big Y. It is part of Andover Community Center too. I look forward to trying some other classes at this Y.

I popped here this past weekend for working out. I used one of my guest passes with a friend. The…read moreprocess was very smooth and easy. Bonita at the front desk who helped was so helpful and friendly. I know some Y locations have some lockers that have code locks on them and you don't need a personal lock. This location did not. I didn't realize that till I was in the locker room. I did go back up to the front desk and Bonita was able to borrow me a lock with me just giving my car keys in exchange. There is huge amount of various machines here for anyone and everyone to get a workout in. They have numerous squat racks as well. It was definitely busy on a Saturday morning but I was able to get a workout in without having to wait for a machine. Definitely an awesome Y location!