Best jiu jitsu school in AZ !! Thiago and the other professors are amazing instructorsread more

I was on a vacation trip to Scottsdale and dropped into a few academies to train Jiu Jitsu with…read morefolks in the area. I'm a Black belt with thirteen years on the mats, so I've been to many different locations over the years and have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly out there. Professor Ximenes was a relaxed, friendly guy and said, "Of course!" when I asked if he was amenable to me training with his 9 am class. No mat fee, no drama about uniform. Solid jiu jitsu instruction, which I'd expect given his competition pedigree. I got to roll with his students and with him. Again: no drama, no ego. An excellent class and a great start to my day. Thank you to Professor Ximenes and his students for welcoming a fellow jiujiteiro to their academy.

I'm lovin my tai chi experience Amy is great teacher. Great way to start off Saturday morningsread more

Having recently moved into a more sedentary work experience, I've managed to store more energy than…read moreI use on a daily basis (aka I got fat!). I used to run a bit, but with the expanded summers in AZ now starting in March and continuing through November, running is unreliable because it is too hot outside! As a child I took Karate, and then briefly again in my 20s, now as a 40 year old I was looking for a way to get a higher level of activity and found the folks at World Martial Arts Academy. I took advantage of the free class offered through their website (just email them, their response is rapid) and was welcomed to the class. It was an excellent work out and was focused on training for health and performance, exactly what I was looking for in a martial art. I have taken classes from Jason, he is excellent. He has shown a willingness to work with people both individually and as a full class, using both patience and humor to demonstrate correct forms, steps, and technique.

The Boys have been with Coach Darrin for 1.5 years and counting! They love it! Coaches are amazing…read moreand dedicated to all the students to give them the best experience! We are glad to be apart of Academy of Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale!

I'm almost 2 months into training here on Gracie Combatives. I have no previous martial arts…read moreexperience and I'm 52 years old. There are 2 other Gracie gyms closer to me, but I chose this place due to the instructor's experience and I'm very happy I did. All the instructors are fantastic with teaching techniques and they all are very personable. The focus is on technique and safety. I walked in without knowing anyone and in a short time, I feel like I'm part of a family. My fellow students are great and everyone helps each other no matter what age or skill level. Nobody has an ego that I've experienced. I go as often as I can and when I travel for business or can't go, I really miss the place. I look forward to each class. Highly recommended -

Seeing that my last review for Aptitude Performance Center was back in 2017, I figured it was time…read morefor an update! A lot has happened since that time, but Aptitude continues to thrive and be an incredible training facility! Brooke and Roger are still super hands-on with training and teaching and it shows with how many "regulars" I see in the early mornings! I did take a brief hiatus during Covid, but I've been back for awhile now. I train twice a week with Nikki W, who is fabulous. Nikki pushes me just hard enough and combines bodyweight work with weights, bands, stretching, cardio and so much more. I find the key to these workouts is continuing to "surprise" my muscles and work them in different ways and Nikki does just that in each and every session. My husband joins me some of the time, so we often commiserate with how sore we are from our workouts for several days following! So... read my original review or just this one, but I definitely suggest Aptitude for personal training, small group classes, and the extra fitness push you likely need if you're still reading now!

Best facility in Arizona! The group classes are a perfect mix of strength training and conditioning…read moreclasses. And the knowledge for private personal training is best in town. Can't say enough about how great Roger and Brooke are!

We absolutely love the jiu-jitsu classes! Coach Jace is amazing and really makes a big impact on…read morethe kids' growth and journey. He has a real gift for teaching -- he explains things clearly, motivates the kids, and builds their confidence in such a natural way. He truly cares and puts so much effort into every class. We're really grateful for the positive energy he brings!

At Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu, my experience with billing has been straightforward--fees were clearly…read moreexplained upfront and matched what I agreed to. I've had no surprises. What really stands out to me is the coaching. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely care, creating a welcoming and supportive environment--especially for kids. Admin/Front desk is delightful! She is so sweet and being new to the whole sport, she made everything super clear.

Not a great experience for a young taekwondo student. We stuck it out for around a year but it…read morenever got better. Inexperienced instructors and small training facilities are just the beginning.

The short time my daughter was enrolled, I witnessed two things that really bothered me. First was…read morethat the instructor stepped on a young kid as a form of corporal punishment. He didn't hurt the kid, but embarrassed him enough to make him cry later. Second is that the same instructor tickled another young student in front of the whole class, once again causing the kid to cry later. They are lucky I didn't call CPS on them!

Our family loves Wheeler Tae Kwon Do! This school offers so much more than the traditional…read morecurriculum, emphasizing practical self-defense skills and strategies, including avoiding unsafe situations. Mr. Wheeler has a great connection with kids, and as an example of practical self-defense skills, he teaches kids how to escape a stranger's grasp and coaches kids in how to deal with bullies and deescalate a physical altercation. No uniforms are required, and the school offers female-only and male-only classes. Mr. Wheeler also teaches adults, including a mom's class, weapons defense, and private lessons. This school is also very affordable!

We are big fans of Mr. Wheeler's self defense classes! He is a retired police officer who is…read morededicated to teaching people how to not be a victim. He offers self defense classes for both kids and adults and attendees learn skills to use in realistic situations. I'm a regular member of his mom's self defense class and can't recommend it enough. You can even bring your littles and let them hang out while you do the class. Mr. Wheeler is an amazing teacher who truly cares about his students.

I was very skeptical as I don't gravitate towards group fitness, and much prefer to be alone stuff…read moremy headphones in and do my own thing. But, I also don't like working out and I was only doing that once a month. My husband had me try OTF, and after 2 classes I am hooked. Plainly for the fact that you can burn so much calories in just 30 min - hour and you don't have to think about your workout for the rest of the day. It's also a great start to the day as I'm a late riser and self-employed so this has given me a lot more structure in my day and actually makes me feel energized because, their heart rate monitors let me know when I'm in the right zone or pushing too hard or not enough which I also struggle with a lot. My favorite coaches are of course Coach Has, and Coach Taylor, however Coach Taylor I don't believe is at the Arcadia location often. I'm also a recluse by nature I'd like to add, and while people are genuinely nice and want to help you out when you're new at these locations, I love that they respect that I just want to follow the program at my own pace and stay in my corner. It's the perfect amount of socialization. Thank you OTF!!

Zero judgment and great for all levels. The programming is smart and provides balance for…read moremobility, strength, and condition. It's clearly science based. I see and feel the results. The coaches Taylor, Brooke and Has are professional and genuinely care . The coaches enthusiasm is contagious and they all bring the same authentic energy whether it's a 5 AM class or a 10 AM class highly recommend for anyone who wants results.!