Mr. and Mrs. Scota are amazing. This is a family operated business, and their love for the students…read moreshows. My 5 year old yellow belt has grown so much since being a part of their program. They teach far more than just karate. They always correct with kindness and assure the kids that they are capable of anything. Since the covid crisis, they have been offering multiple weekly online classes, both group and private settings. Really, the flexibility of the staff is amazing. We are finally back to having in-person instruction, and we are so excited! They are very clean and organized and have gone above and beyond to keep everyone healthy, safe, and well taken care of. I can't say enough about this establishment. Just amazing people to be around.

Scota karate academy has been a huge part of my families life. Myself my wife and both of my…read morechildren train here. Master Scota , Mrs Scota and all of the Scota team are amazing instructors. They are patient and really care about their students . There is a strong family vibe amongst all the students/families, and they are learning not just karate/self defense but strong life skills that will carry with them . Do yourself a favor , go check em out .

This place is great. If Rocky Balboa wanted to fence, this is where he would train. Most of the…read morefencers are teenagers but you can start at any age. (Your 50s and 60s is not too late. )

My 8yo son was into sword play and so we thought fencing would be a good connection for him. After…read moretrying a different fencing studio, we switched to Knights of Siena. Alan and his team are an excellent crew. They are skilled at helping people of all ages learn and then master the techniques of fencing. I personally sat and watched my son's classes and learned so much while he was out there practicing! Alan is great with kids, flexible with parents, and clearly has a passion for the sport. He enjoys seeing his students succeed and has taught many that have gone on to win competitions. I would recommend everyone to learn more about fencing and to check out Knights of Siena. It is such a cool sport, and they are such great coaches!

Great YMCA with a fantastic staff! All class instructors are great, the facility is top notch and…read morealways clean. Even locked our keys in the car and a staff member personally called the locksmith and made sure we got back in our car...went way beyond the call of duty.

So yesterday, July 9, 2022, I went to this facility for a tour; I was considering joining. I'd…read morecalled several weeks ago to see if I'd need an appointment to tour, but I was told no, just come in when convenient. Great. When I got there, at sometime around 3:30-ish, I went to the front desk, and asked the young man working there for a tour. He looked around, said he'd find "Jonathan" because "Ron" wasn't around, but he couldn't do the tour because he was alone at the desk at the moment, and after that there was "no overtime." He seemed rather merry about that; not sure why. A few minutes later, a young woman had shown up, and did a (rather shrill) loudspeaker request for "Jonathan." I guess Ron (I think that was his name) was still unavailable. Jonathan did show up; he was very personable. The time I spent with him was pleasant and he was rather amusing. The problem with him was that he could answer absolutely no questions about any room but the weight area, because that's where he works and that's what he knows. Say what? Why would they waste my time giving me a tour led by a guy who can't answer any questions? The point of a tour is, for me, the prospective member, to see the facility and to ASK QUESTIONS. Jonathan took me back to the front desk when he was done showing me around and told me that the young woman there (yes, Ms. Shrill) could answer questions for me, and off he went. Also standing at the front desk, on the side, was a somewhat rotund man with a pink Y shirt on and a name tag I couldn't read. Was this the missing Ron? I'll never know. So I had a copy of the class schedule, I'd seen the facility, and had no questions answered. I looked at Ms. Shrill and asked: Can you answer some questions for me? She replied: That depends on what you ask. She then dashed off to police some clean towels that a member was trying to take. All this time, Mr. Pink Shirt was standing there, leaning on the front desk, just looking around. Some back story: A few years ago, I was in much better shape. I was doing four brutal classes per week at Orangetheory Fitness (in Orlando at East Colonial where the best head coach of all time, Sammy, kept me on track and motivated). My work schedule got too busy for me to continue, and then I eventually ended up moving to Spartanburg. During that time, I put on weight, and my mood darkened. I realized that I missed the physical activity and the camaraderie a great workout in a great class with great staff can give. I had to ask myself: Am I going to find that at this YMCA? I was hesitant to go back to OTF because I'm seriously out of shape. I was looking at the Y because of the pool, and I knew they offered some yoga classes. I thought easing back into exercise might be the best way to go. Did I think I was going to find what I was looking for at this YMCA? No. Other than a couple of lifeguards, Jonathan, Ms. Shrill, Mr. Pink Shirt, and no overtime guy, I saw no other staff. No classes were being taught, and there didn't appear to be any personal training going on. Basketball? Forget it. The (lazy) staff there allows extreme play, which isn't encouraging, or safe, for someone like me. Nor did I see any cleaning going on. And that place needs some cleaning. The barely controlled chaos in the general pool was off-putting. There was some kind of party going on in what I guess was the "spin" room, and when those awful kids exploded out of that room, they were loud, inconsiderate, and underfoot. Were there parents with them? Yes. Did their parents do anything to control their awful kids? No. And apparently there are no standards at the facility; the few staff members there showed no interest in asking parents to control their offspring. We don't all love kids, and I for certain can't stand yelling, ill-behaved brats. Here's another thing: Kids don't belong everywhere. There should be a clear, and an enforced, policy about children. Anyhow, as I stood there looking around, and pondering everything, I understood where I needed to be. And as I turned to walk through the lobby to leave, not a single member of the meager staff there said a word to me. Not Ms. Shrill, and not Mr. Pink Shirt (who was still taking up space by the front counter for no visible reason). No effort was made to ask me if I had additional questions and/or concerns; no one made the slightest effort to persuade me to give the place an extra look and a chance. If that's all they're willing to do -- nothing -- when an opportunity to get me to join and spend there presents itself, how much more neglect will I face once they have my monthly fee? I'm going back to Orangetheory, pronto. No, the one in Spartanburg won't have Sammy, and that makes me sad. But it's going to give me everything the much-bigger Y doesn't, but should.

My granddaughter goes here and loves it! Her class is small and she's really enjoying it. My only…read morecomplaint is the parking lot is very dark at night. They need more security lights. Oh, and the driveway sneaks up on you. The sign is not well lit.

My son goes here. I like the owner.. had a problem the 1st time we signed up but since then I've…read moregotten to know the owner and I like the way he works with the children. My son is going back after the holidays and will probably add some days to build his confidence and body strength.

Business only! If you're not looking to train your kids you're not welcomed! No services provided…read moreto the public looking to improve themselves, just you kids and your money! Poor service

I just had to write a review after our latest experience with the Y here- I use the program center…read moreand the GHS/Prisma one in our area. My daughter really wanted to paly soccer this spring and we did not sign up initially as she was trying out for her school team. Well, she did not make it and of course we missed sign ups- by 1 month (insert bad mommy for not planning). I called all the local programs, clubs and the Y. The YMCA was the only one willing to let her sign up late and play- and they were able to place her on a team she has been with for years!! The sports director was super understanding, replied promptly to my emails and they just made our spring! This right here is why we are Y members and participate in all their programs!

Carolina power tumbling is an awesome place for tumbling, cheer or just for fun! Ms. Yvonne works…read morein the office she is fantastic. If you got questions she has answers. All the teachers that are there are fantastic they know their job and what is expected . Carolina power tumbling is the best . If your interested in lessons for tumbling or cheer Mr. Wes is the very best coach hands down you will not be disappointed. My daughter has taken tumbling Here for years to improve her cheerleading skills and it shows hard work and practicing makes her stronger each day. This facility is clean , the staff is friendly and professional. Prices are great. They also offer private tumbling lessons too for extra cost but well worth it! Thank you to all the staff at Carolina Power Tumbling for everything you've done for us over the years could not have asked for a better place!!

Things we like - Staff is very friendly, kind staff that works well for the ages of kiddos, it's…read moreclose to home, it's not strict. Things we wish we could change- facility is dirty and smells bad most of the time, bathrooms are disgusting, more skilled coaches teaching the kids their next skills based off where they are now. It's basically just supervised open gym. If you are looking for your child to advance in skills I would check out other gyms because this is just a place to have fun and get some energy out.

They offer a free trial class with flexible scheduling. Small classes with great coach to student…read moreratios

I'm gonna say, I'm 37 years old and out of shape! I was nervous to get started. The thought of…read morebeing the worst guy in the class can be tough for some people. Kevin and Lori made me and my family feel at home. So much positive attitude and good vibes. The higher belt students that help with the classes are amazing. Pretty cool being trained by world champion! Such a challenge for me, and I love it! If you're wanting to try Karate, if you're out of shape, have special needs, or are worried that you're too old to get started, Hurricane is the place for you! No egos, no judging!

MR. Hudson is a legend. I use to train with him back in the 90's. You won't be disappointed in…read morejoining his School.