Revolution Martial Arts

(5 reviews)

4.1 mi

We enrolled our boys to see if they would enjoy Jiu Jitsu. We've tried Karate and it was a…read morecomplete flop for them. I had to ddddrrrrraaaaaagggggg them out for classes and we eventually just quit going. The instructor here is AMAZING with the kids. My boys are getting ready and reminding ME that it's time for class. It's not a lot of memorizing forms, or kicking bags. These kids get on the mat and really learn how to handle themselves. After the first month we are really pleased with what our kids are learning and that they are truly enjoying themselves. There are several upcoming tournaments available for the students to join in. They offer adult classes and even offer womens self defense each month. I attended the first class. The class was only $10 and made for a great ladies night out. We all left feeling more confident and comfortable. This place is growing and I can't wait for our boys to grow along with it.

Amazing atmosphere, instructors, extremely clean and well kept facility. in these days you must…read moretrain to have an advantage over any potential threat to yourself and loved ones.

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PKSA Flat Rock

(2 reviews)

6.1 mi

Our son has such a great time learning and Leo is such a great master. We love the flexibility of…read moreschedules and how much they teach the kids to be creative

This place is a great place to learn karate. Friendly safe environment to start your training to a…read moreblack belt. This is my second martial art style and this place is hands down the best. Great place to have your children to lean and a great place for you to train with them. They are open during this pandemic, they do class with social distancing as well as classes on line. The place is clean and well organized, touch point are cleaned on the hour. The bathrooms are always clean also.

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Traditional Karate Dojo

4.6

(10 reviews)

42.7 mi

Went here for a women's self-defense class. I was hesitant. I am not in karate shape. Was very…read morehappy to see all sizes, shapes and ages of women and women black belts! The main instructor, I forget her name. was AMAZING! I am thinking about checking out classes; there is something very satisfying about "striking." The blackbelts that were volunteering their time were pretty awesome as well.

My family and I have been going to this dojo for over 2 years now and the entire time we've been…read moreattending, it has always felt like family. The instructors are great and extremely good with kids and adults (big kids). The Sensei is very good, approachable, and personable. He feels like one of my friends. I would recommend this dojo to everyone!

Board Breaking Day

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Limitless Martial Arts

(3 reviews)

42.3 mi

My family and I have been practicing at Limitless for the past 8 months, and it has been a purely…read morepositive experience. We joined with no prior knowledge of Taekwondo at ages 4, 5, and 38 and the staff made it easy for us to get started. They're great at working with beginners, giving us a gentle learning curve so we could follow along comfortably from our first session. Not only is the environment welcoming, but Taekwondo has also become an approachable way for us to stay active and finally get into a healthy routine. I highly recommend Limitless to anyone, regardless of age or ability level.

Limitless Martial Arts has become such an important part of my families lives. There are so many…read morereasons we love this place; from the instructors, the leadership we get to see and experience, the amazing families we have the privilege of doing life with and the programs that pushes you past what you think your body is capable even when you want to throw in the towel bring you back week after week. This is a place that cares about each individual person and will meet you where you are and push you to be stronger, do better and strive higher with each passing month and year. My 5 girls and I have trained here for years and we recommend you try it out!

Ms. Starr Master Instructor

Black Belt Testing 2016

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Ms. Starr Master Instructor

Elite Martial Arts

47.4 mi

I have been at Elite for 14 months. And this year I became a snowbird for three months. And out of…read morethe blue, Sensei and Senpai called to see how I was doing in sunny Florida. This is so typical of these amazing teachers. When you are at Elite, you are family. I truly love this amazing dojo, teachers, and staff. You cannot find a more caring and dedicated group of people. Thank you for the call. It truly made my week.

Amazing chemistry between the kids and Sensei/Sempai. They're incredibly friendly, which makes…read morethem perfect for teaching young kids. Great for building confidence and socializing your kids at a young age as well. They keep the kids attention and work thoroughly on helping them better themselves, while still keeping it fun. Love this place, can't recommend enough!

Sensei Joe Yaquinto

Elite Martial Arts

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Wright's Issinhryu Karate

(6 reviews)

27.3 mi

Great way to learn discipline and self control not to mention a fun interaction with othersread more

My son goes to This karate for nearly two years now. He loved it. The price is very reasonable. I…read moreespecially like the way of " pay as you goes". Don't have to pay for whole year like some of the other places.

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The Black Belt Academy

47.1 mi

Awesome school our family's been going there for over a year and would love it. Great instructors…read morevery caring and outgoing people. Definitely recommend this school.

The Black Belt Academy is an absolutely amazing establishment. Run and staffed by some of the most…read moreamazingly genuine and sincere people I've ever met, they're also incredibly well-educated on what they teach, both professional and personal in their instruction as the situation warrants, and deeply connected to their community. They offer a massive variety of classes to accommodate any and all ages, and cater especially to those in law enforcement and military service, a sentiment that hits home for me. It is a warm and welcoming environment that anyone will feel completely at home in. All ages, all builds, from all walks of life come through those doors, and the support and encouragement are just astounding.

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True Martial Arts

(15 reviews)

29.3 mi

My son has been attending True Martial Arts for the last five years. I credit the instructors here…read morewith his positive attitude, confidence and leadership skills. The staff is just amazing, I am always surprised at the energy level and attention they bestow on each student. The after school program is very convenient. They pick up their students from several area schools, help them with homework and practice karate. They also have an excellent summer camp, many field trips, gymnastic class and so much more. If your child needs some fitness, self discipline, respect and self confidence...you should call them today.

We switched from the dojo closest to our home to join True during Covid due to their excellent…read morevirtual content and outdoor classes. We have never looked back. Even though it is a farther drive, they have lots of class times and excellent instructors who truly value your child as a student. The instructors genuinely want to see your child succeed and are passionate about teaching martial arts.

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Lake Erie Metropark

3.4

(5 reviews)

5.3 mi

This is the first time I've been to this or any metropark her in Michigan. I had mixed feelings…read more The trails were good and it looked like a great place to walk or bike and see some nature. The attractions and activities for kids were a bit disappointing. The wave pool looked like it was very run down and closed with weeds growing in the concrete. The playgrounds we're really cool, but being in a nature park and around so much water, they had lots of little bugs and spider webs everywhere. I tried to clear some for us to play but gave up after about 30 of them.

My low hanging fruit of forgotten reviews/throw shade at Lake Erie tour continues!…read more Between stumbling across Wolcott Mill in 2017 and sometime last year I made a project of visiting any of the 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks I hadn't yet been to. Covid really accelerated this long languishing mission. I envisioned Lake Erie Metropark as one of the Crown Jewels, sitting as it does on the lower end of the horseshoe made by the park system, and sitting right on a Great Lake. (Even if it's Erie.) I also figured it to be some bizarro version of Lake St. Clair Metropark, the one park in the chain I've been to far more than any of the others. Back in the summer of 2020 I drove down here with my friend Aaron to go swimming at the non-existent beach. D'oh! My own damn fault there; I should have done three minutes of research instead of assuming LEMP (does anyone use this acronym?) had a beach since it just had to be the bizarro LSCMP. (I've never seen anyone use that acronym.) With as much pollution goes on Downriver I should have just figured no beach and I'm not even questioning that there's a damn good reason there. (See my review of Sterling State Park a few miles farther south into Lake Erie where the water still seems pretty grimy.) On that August day I drove way out to Kensington to visit one of their two beaches instead. Kensington is an outstanding Metropark by the way, the true Crown Jewel of the chain. I returned the next year to hike some trails. 2.75 miles of trails is comparable to its lake-hugging cousin up in Harrison Township I'm guessing but nowhere near the many miles you'll find at Stony Creek or the aforementioned Kensington. Some marshy areas, some woods. I haven't visited the nature center but judging by the ones at Lake St. Clair and Stony Creek I'm guessing it's kinda cool but nothing too stellar. Like don't expect a whole Natural History Museum. I haven't been to the wave pool either but it's odd to me they have that in lieu of a regular swimming pool. The lakefront itself is scenic but not as picturesque as Lake St. Clair. As another reviewer wrote it's strange large areas are so devoid of trees. Wetlands I get, they're essential, but big ol fields just stretching far and wide? Yawn. I hear this park is great for bird watching but that's a hobby I haven't yet picked up. And I've peeped a couple lovely sunrise pics from here which makes me suspect it's a pretty spectacular spot for that. It's just aways out of my way for me to make it at the crack of dawn. I do love my Lake St. Clair Metropark sunrises at the northern end of the metro area though. As I wrote of another Metropark, this place strikes me as being very mid. Let me say mid-tier. That sounds more sophisticated. Looking back over what I've written here this review reads a lot like a two star but it's not really that uninspiring here. There is beauty to be found. It's just the Huron-Clinton Metroparks set the bar fairly high and my constant, probably annoying comparisons to the other parks illustrate Lake Erie just doesn't meet some of the benchmarks. I'd probably have sentimental attachment like I do with Lake St. Clair Metropark (and uh, their beach is usually pretty unswimmable) but I'm not from around here. I'm very keen on going back to Lower Huron, Wolcott Mill and Indian Springs Metroparks (still incomplete grades for Yelp reviews - more to see!) but I doubt I'll return to the Southernmost park in the system.

Hawk Fest, up close and personal

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Lovely fall afternoon

Lily Pad Springs

29.7 mi

My kid had a blast here, especially my two year old. I would definitely recommend this as a way to…read morekill a few hours outdoors.

We have our fair share of splash pads in Chicago, but this wins! I took my 9 and 6 year old boys…read morehere to meet a friend this past weekend and they absolutely loved it! The friend we were meeting is a local so she was able to get a reservation for the 11am-1pm time slot, which is apparently reserved for locals. It wasn't too crowded and was the perfect activity for a very hot summer day. My 6 year old was a bit fearful of the giant bucket of water that pours on your head at first, although by the end of the 2 hours he was standing under it welcoming it. My 9 year old and his friend jumped right in and couldn't get enough of all the slides and water fun. They were probably some of the older kids there, but still young enough to enjoy the fun. There's also a more babyish area to the side for younger kids who aren't into the slides and giant bucket. They also get 5 stars for cleanliness, including the bathrooms and changing rooms. I had to show out my coffee when we arrived since no food or drink is allowed inside the gate, but that's probably how they manage to keep it so clean. My sons are asking when we can go to Michigan just to go to this again so I can imagine if we were locals we would be there quite a bit.

My boys welcoming them giant bucket of water on a hot day

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Castle Garden Swim Club

4.8

21.1 mi

We have lived in Castle Gardens for almost 10 years and have belonged to the Castle Gardens Pool…read moreAssociation (CGPA) for 3 years. We absolutely love the pool! While growing up, my family belonged to several swim clubs over the years (and I have visited many others for parties and other things) and none come close to CGPA. Here's what makes CGPA great: Amazing Staff - This pool is well-maintained and well-run. Diving Board and Slide - Need I say more? Outside Food and Beverage (including alcohol) allowed in the pool area. Great Events and Kids Activities - Labor Day Party and Fireworks, Campout, Candy Bar Bingo, Dads Cannon Ball Contest, Swim Lessons, Water Aerobics Snack Bar prices are basically at-cost. The only thing about CGPA that could be improved is the pool stairs. They're not built-in and can be a bit difficult for swimmers with mobility issues. I'd love to see permanent stairs be added to the pool and perhaps one of those lifts that are becoming more and more common at pools.

I'm just gonna make this short and sweet for you :)…read more 5 bucks for a guest?! takes 38283838 years to find a parking spot a kid takes a shit in the pool every 10 mins the snack bar is always out of what you want and it's always crowded omggggg AND If it's raining he life guards won't let you swim cause they can't see you at the bottom of the pool AND they always yell at anyone over the age of 10 in the kiddy pool area but it's a pretty cute pool. the staff is pretty nice and the seating is nice. - A