Coach Kane is the real deal. You can tell he genuinely cares about his fighters and the people…read morewalking in the door every day. He pushes you hard but always explains why you're doing something, which makes a huge difference. The gym feels welcoming, not intimidating, and everyone supports each other. I've learned more here than anywhere else, both physically and mentally. If you want real boxing, and a coach who cares check this place out

Population leans heavily male which is to be expected in martial arts. Instructors have been…read moreinformative, ensure safety and seem passionate about teaching. Other students seem keen to learn and receptive to safety tips. Incredibly clean facilities. Ample parking. You can attend whatever beginner classes you like on whatever day which is great flexibility. Price is improved with Black Friday class bundles.

Got to visit for Los Angeles. What a great experience. Whether you're visiting or a local trying to…read morefigure out if this gym is for you, here are some take aways. 1. First off, Professor Kyle is great. He was very friendly and welcoming. He introduced me around to a lot of the guys and game me a tour of the gym. You can see what type of vibe a gym has by seeing how the students relate to him during class. Here, you can tell they respect Kyle Watson, but are also friendly with Kyle and there's plenty of friendly banter. Kyle is very attentive throughout the entire class and the class is put together with a lot of thoughtfulness. Kyle is attentive the entire time and super helpful in giving instruction and tips. 2. The vibe of the gym is great. Here, you'll find competitor and hobbyists. Everyone was very kind and skilled. No one is off to take off your head and you can tell there are some skilled people on the matts that can turn it on (if they wanted). Great number of training partners. I can see guys getting good here pretty quickly. And if I lived around here, this would be the gym I would pick. Chill vibe but people here work hard. 3. Facilities. This place is HUGE. Upstairs and downstairs mat space. Mens and women's lockers. Showers. Plenty of space to put your gym bag. The place is CLEAN throughout. 4. Schedule. An underestimated aspect of someone choosing a gym is the schedule. Bottom line, if there aren't a lot of options, you're more likely to stop training. Here, there are a ton of options for advance, beginning, go and no gi. Bottom line, give this place a shot. You will not be disappointed.

For people that train: I was looking for a gym to train at while in town, and thanks to people on…read moreyelp and other review sites this was on my short list. I am immensely grateful to Professor Bryan for a great class at a wonderful school. When arriving staff and students were warm and welcoming, everyone wanted to get to know me and had questions about my BJJ journey and my home school. I took a fundamentals class as well as the intermediate class that was just after. I was able to identify some short comings on my game thanks to my training partners and the instructors. I hope business brings me back to St Louis soon so I get a chance to train again at this wonderful school! For people that don't train, but want to: great school, great people, fantastic culture. You will learn Jiu Jitsu, It will be fun, and you will make friends!

Welcoming for first timers and visitors. Great instructions and friendly people. highly recommend…read morechecking them out if your interested in training jiu jitsu.

This is a great YMCA location. I was visiting from out of town, I am a YMCA member from a…read moredifferent state. The staff at this location did a great job accommodating my needs during this visit and they were extremely courteous. The facility has everything you need for a great workout, I highly recommend this YMCA.

The Wildwood Family YMCA is exactly the kind of gym I like. It's clean and spacious with big locker…read morerooms, a large pool, basketball courts, an indoor track, and a spacious gym and weights area that is NEVER over-crowded. I have never had to wait for a machine or give mine up after 30 minutes, and they have lots of TVs and machines with TVs on them, so your TV fix is set. The best thing about this location is their morning cycling classes with Lynn, who is a WONDERFUL cycling instructor. Let's face it, some cycling instructors suck. Lynn creates well-planned cycling classes and sets them to good, upbeat music that almost makes you forget what a crazy workout you're getting. Plus, the classes are free with membership so you can go all you want. So if you want a really unpretentious place to work out without feeling out of place amidst the triathletes and body builders, the Wildwood YMCA is for you.

We've had our son's birthday party this winter there and he had a blast. It was much more cost…read moreeffective than other places in the area. Pizza, cake, party room and the pool were all included in the cost

Nice when you can actually use it. I joined for the pool (with kids). The hours are VERY limited…read more Mon 3 hours (4-7pm). Tues NONE. Wed 4-7pm. Thurs NONE. Fri 4-7pm. Sat -- none until afternoon. Sunday none until 10am. I foolishly switched from the Y (open 5am to 9pm daily) because of better pool & because I was told it has great availability. But since availability sucks, do not recommend. Very nice if you happen to be available in these limited hours.

Well this was my first class at F45. The instructor Amy was so helpful and I feel like it was a…read moregreat workout.

This place will kick your ass and take your name. It's sparkling clean, has a different variety of…read moreexercises every time, and a clientele that spans ages and fitness levels. I've spent my life doing mostly endurance events - 10K's, etc. However, my spindly self had trouble opening jars. As time marched on and "bingo wings" manifested, I knew it was time for strength training mixed with my cardio. It's been almost two months, and at this rate, I may be able to flip cars soon. The trainers are genuinely interested in bringing you along while respecting your independence to enjoy your own workout. And nobody does the hard sell for a membership. It's a great workout in a great atmosphere. Go check it out!

They told me up front that if their services were not a good fit for my son or our family, they…read morewould be able to cancel our membership. Now that I'm trying to get out (I lost my job and have no income), they're still charging us. Having been a business owner myself, I would never treat my customers the way this business is treating me.

My son Anderson started kickboxing about a year with trainer Auhston has went above and beyond to…read morehelp my son not only master kickboxing BUT helped his mindset and self esteem. He takes the time out to know my son so he knows how to better train him.He is an uplifting trainer that really tones in with the client. Takes the time to teach my child the best way for him to get more experienced. He has became a mentor that Anderson looks up to, for a mom you couldn't ask for a better place to take your child.The staff is amazing, Kelly always greets you by name, interacts with the kids. I would recommend Finneys to anyone for overall experience.

I stopped to train here because I was visiting outside St Louis. I drove about an hour just to…read moretrain and I am glad to say that the hour drive was worth it! Professor Greg was very welcoming and made me feel like I belong! Great atmosphere and I am glad that I learn a move that I can use in future rolls/competition! Definitely will stop by every time I am in the area! Hope to see Professor Greg in Las Vegas in September! Definitely recommend! Thank you for the training!

I had the opportunity to train under Joey Shepherd as one of the instructors at a Gracie Barra…read morelocation in the O'Fallon area, and I genuinely can't say enough good things about him. While all of the instructors there were solid, there was just something about Joey that really stood out. He's an incredibly down-to-earth, approachable person easy to talk to, easy to joke with, and someone who makes training feel comfortable without losing focus or structure. Whether we were drilling techniques, working judo throws, or talking between rounds, he always brought a positive and welcoming energy to the mats. As an instructor, Joey is very attentive and patient. He takes the time to work with everyone, breaks techniques down clearly, and makes sure people actually understand what they're doing. One thing I really respected was how aware he was of his students as people, not just training partners. While jiu-jitsu naturally comes with bumps and injuries and pushing through can be part of the process, Joey also understood that some injuries genuinely require time to heal. He paid attention when people were out, checked in on them, and made it clear that health and recovery mattered. I experienced that firsthand when I was injured he was quick to check in and ask how my recovery was going. That kind of awareness and care goes a long way and isn't something you always see. I also had the chance to train at another Gracie Barra location in Missouri where Joey's dad taught, and he was excellent as well. When his dad came to teach at the O'Fallon location, that same welcoming, disciplined, and supportive approach was clear. It's easy to see that strong values and teaching mindset run in the family. I'm genuinely excited to see Joey and his dad open their own academy in Shrewsbury. Knowing the kind of instructors and people they are, I have no doubt it's going to be an excellent place to train. Highly recommend.