This place has had such a wonderful impact on my son. He shows more confidence and takes every…read moremessage to heart. We highly recommend!

USA Martial Arts should be a staple in your child's life. The amount of confidence, discipline, and…read moreself control gained from their training is amazing! With typical smaller class sizes, they get a more hands on approach to instruction. They teach you how to grow as a student, but also how to grow as a person!

Best workout! Instructors are wonderful and always make you feel comfortable. The mix of strength…read moreand kickboxing keeps you engaged and no two workouts are exactly the same!

Gauntlet Fitness has been such a game changer for me! Every class is fun, different, and keeps me…read morefeeling strong, proud, and confident!

Aw man, I guess I'll start with the good things first. The people there are genuinely so friendly…read moreand seem to really care about their students. The brief time my son went there, he enjoyed it and they seemed to really care about teaching him. The place was clean, and everyone I spoke to was friendly. Bathrooms were spotless. However, when I signed my son up, the girl explained that I could do 4 weeks of class for like $79ish I want to say, could be more or a little less. Can't remember. Or she said I could pay an additional $50 to go ahead and get the 4 weeks of classes, AND his uniform. I went ahead and did that deal since I knew he would need a uniform. I wasn't expecting to be charged for his uniform every month since I had already bought it once, and it was his now. Anyways. My son decided early June after a few classes he wanted to try something different. I called them and explained that he would not be in any more classes and that I needed to cancel. The fella on the phone told me "Welllll we need a 30 day heads up." I said okay. Reluctantly, I paid that month even though my son was no longer in classes, but understanding their policy, I paid. He also asked me for an email address as well, and I gave it to him. Here it is October, and I've been charged $129 for months. I have called them several times. I have emailed them. When I called after I noticed two charges came out of my account, they said "well did you submit cancellation forms?" I said HUH? Nobody sent me anything but the previous guy said he notated my account. The girl I spoke with told me that she saw he notated it BUT failed to send any form over. I guess maybe he forgot. However due to him not doing what he was supposed to, I have been charged since and they WON'T FIX IT. I ended up having to close my bank account. The girl told me she would get my money back, but never called back. I called and spoke with someone (Maybe named Jennifer...?) who said she would call me back after discussing with others. No call back. Called back and sent an email of this same length. No response. No reply. She had sent me the cancellation forms and I dated them back to June since that was the last authorized payment. Nothing has been said, no help. They have completely ghosted me. I did my part, I wish they would do theirs. I'm incredibly frustrated with the company, and I hate it so much that they won't make it right. I am HOPEFUL they will, but they've ignored me. Next step is going to the location, but I doubt they would do anything.

On June 5th I spoke to Jennifer about signing my son up for summer camp the week of July 1st. She…read moresaid I would be receiving a registration packet in the email. I received an email that day confirming my payment. Since that day I have yet to receive any other email from them. I reached out the week before camp to ask about a registration packet, and they said they would be sending it soon. Days later, after still receiving nothing, I contacted again, and they said maybe it sent to the wrong email. I confirmed my email, and then never heard anything back. I never received an email or a text or a call. I called them Monday, July 1st. I spoke to someone about my experience and she was quick to apologize. She offered to make it right, but at this point I dont trust them with my son. She said she would have to speak to the owner about a refund. It is now July 4th and I still have not heard from them regarding this issue. The place is not run well and completely disorganized. I have exhausted all other efforts - so review it is!

Nate and his team at CounterStrike offer a fun and effective way to learn self defense. The classes…read morehelp condition your mind and body to improve overall health. Nate is able to give instructions on an individual level regardless of your size or age. You can tell that he and his team care about you as a person, and if you give it enough time, I'm sure you will find the same sense of family that I found at this gym. The Krav Maga I learned here, from the very first lesson, has continued to have a positive impact on my life. In addition to fitness and self defense, you learn awareness and confidence. I'm sure that CounterStrike will help you learn to walk in peace.

From the owner: At CounterStrike Krav Maga, your local IKMF (International Krav Maga Federation) training center…read morewas created for the purpose of teaching you (yes, you specifically) not only to defend yourself against those that would do you harm, but to strike back. Thus, the name CounterStrike. No matter your background, CounterStrike Krav Maga in Pelham, AL outside of Birmingham can teach you defend yourself effectively faster than any other system available. We guarantee it!

As a competitive swimmer, stepping into Fight Club Fitness Birmingham was definitely a step outside…read moreof my comfort zone, but I'm so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, I was made to feel genuinely welcome and supported. The classes are challenging in the best way and have really helped me build strength and conditioning. There's a great variety of people in each session, which makes the atmosphere motivating but never intimidating. Whether you're completely new or more experienced, you feel like you belong. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and take the time to make sure everyone understands the techniques. They're great at offering modifications when needed and really focus on proper form, which I appreciate. The gym space itself is always clean, tidy, and well-organized, and the energy in the room is consistently positive. It's clear that a lot of care goes into both the coaching and the environment. If you're thinking about trying something new or pushing yourself in a supportive setting, I can't recommend this place enough. Five stars all the way!

Such a welcoming environment. Women's BJJ class is amazing - Tony & Stephanie are so encouraging…read morewith their training. I cannot recommend this place enough. Bobby, the owner, is such a solid guy. Honestly, this gym & the training has been life changing. I also love that pricing is transparent & there aren't yearly contacts or other junk that you find with other places. People are there bc they want to be there rather than being there until a contract runs.