This is my first experience with a Jujitsu class and I am just shy of 50 years old…read more Everyone has been very helpful, supportive and welcoming. All skill levels work together to improve everyone's knowledge and skill. Highly recommend

Love the family atmosphere. The jiu jitsu instructors treat you like family and not just a…read morestranger. The karate classes are fun and get the kids excited to learn more. Excellent academy to learn and grow your skills. Highly recommend

The first thing you should be aware of is that Tactical Mixed Martial Arts is truly the type of…read moresmall family business that politicians just love to gush about. There's Tony, his wife Jennifer and their two kids, Jasmyn and Destiny, (OK, young adults) running the place and doing an excellent job at it! I started here about two years ago after wanting to get in better physical shape for Krav Maga lessons at another school, and business owners take note, I saw an advertisement at the Spring Hill Mall advertising Tactical MMA's 90-Day Kettle Bell challenge. Fans of Tim Ferriss already know about the impressive weight loss and muscle gain when just practicing with kettlebells, so I really didn't need any convincing, I signed up for the class and have slowly have been toning my body while gaining muscle mass. Tony, Jennifer, Jasmyn and yes, Destiny truly care to see their students perform to the best of their abilities. I've been training for ruck marches, a planned Goruck Tough in September and between starting a small security start-up and the extra workouts and rucks with 30-50lbs of weight I've added outside of working out at Tactical Mixed Martial Arts, there is never a negative word spoken, its an extremely friendly, positive training academy with life-affirming words to keep you working out, even if you find some of the workouts too much. Recently I've started taking their Cardio MMA class, which is three nights a week of a high-intensity circuit workout that I generally attend two and have added a weighted vest to add some variety to my workouts. Please don't let the name scare you, everyone attending kettlebells and the Cardio MMA classes are friendly, and like Tony and Jennifer, want to see you succeed with your physical fitness goals and have a good time doing it. The only complaint I have (Its a small one!) is the music sometimes gets a little repetitive, but they have been soliciting others for more music to add to the rotation. Definitely consider Tactical Mixed Martial Arts if you are looking to make a real change in your life when it comes to your workouts!

This gym is amazing! Such a great atmosphere and people. I've been doing the cardio MMA classes and…read morethe class is challenging but fun!

If you train here and don't understand how special it is or you are thinking of which school to…read moretrust your kids with or who to trust for your own entry into the Jiu-jitsu journey, this is it! Do your own research out there with the rest and then come running back to Currans! The best.

I started training here in the spring. Most of the gym was welcoming, and I genuinely enjoyed…read moretraining, rolling with members and attending almost every class. The first issue arose when a longtime teammate came to me visibly upset and said she and another student were kicked off the mat by blue belt Alexa, who she said lacked authority to do so. Staff initially seemed understanding, but when they later asked her, she retracted what she'd told me. She had personally told me she cared about her reputation at the gym and didn't want to seem like a complainer. I was questioned about why I stood up for her when it "had nothing to do with me." Chuck labeled me a problem and said I was stirring up drama. I also raised concerns about another woman's passive-aggressive jokes. Chuck dismissed it because she jokes with him, but what he considers a joke isn't necessarily what I do. There was also an incident I never reported because I feared being labeled a complainer. I've never had an issue rolling with men there; this was one specific interaction. After rolling with an older man, the clock stopped and we sat while I listened to his advice. He rested his hand on my upper thigh. I stayed quiet because of how my previous concerns were handled. I discussed concerns with morning instructor AJ and coach Justin. Owner Jeff Curran later called this "cornering" instructors and spreading gossip. I was trying to communicate how disrespected I felt by Chuck labeling me the problem. Chuck talked down to me, cut me off and became upset when I asked questions, so I left. During the next eight days, my membership was apparently canceled without informing me, even though I kept attending morning classes with AJ. I avoided evenings because of Chuck. When I saw him again, there was no apology; I was told he "deals with things a certain way." I still listened to Chuck and the other coaches. When Chuck later tried having a joking/personal relationship with me again, I didn't want that. I wanted to train, take instruction and leave, but apparently that was interpreted as disrespect. After I borrowed a gi, Chuck told me to put it in the bin and he'd wash it. I heard him, we made eye contact and I understood. I guess because I didn't respond how he wanted, he immediately followed me. When I looked back, he kept pace and maintained eye contact. He followed me to the rack, watched me put the gi away, then watched me leave. Later they said there was only one exit, but he followed me to the rack first, not simply toward the exit. The situation reached its climax when Jeff confronted me after morning class while I was talking with AJ. He said, "Let's talk about it." As AJ was leaving, Jeff said he didn't want to talk to me alone because I "put words in [his] mouth." He motioned for me to get out, then told AJ not to talk to me. Jeff yelled at me and accused me of calling Chuck "a bigot." I immediately made clear I DID NOT call Chuck a bigot. Jeff said he'd known Chuck for 39 years while judging me despite barely knowing me. He called me a "liability" and defended Chuck by saying he'd simply had a bad day. When I responded, "I can't have bad days too?" Jeff said I had a "victim mentality" and continued calling me a liability. He also said something like, "This is a combat sport. What are you going to do, cry if you jam your finger?" My concerns were NEVER about handling BJJ physically. I've trained through injuries. They were about how I was treated and spoken to. Jeff scheduled a meeting for the next day at 1:00. I agreed, but going in I already had a feeling how it would go, so I said I was going to stop training there. They recorded the meeting, so assuming it remains complete and unedited, there's a record of what happened. Chuck constantly interrupted me, and whenever I addressed one person, someone else jumped in. It felt like everyone was tagging each other in. I tried to understand their perspectives, but when I explained mine, it felt like, "Here's why you're wrong." I felt dismissed and gaslighted. Jeff eventually told me to get out and commented on my future personal relationships despite barely knowing me. When I mentioned mixed reviews about him, he felt insulted after making personal comments about me. I trained hard and cared about the gym. I believe this could've gone differently if they'd been willing to listen instead of becoming defensive. Others may genuinely have five-star experiences, but that doesn't negate mine. More five-star reviews don't erase what happened to me. As a woman there alone, I question whether I would've been treated the same way if I'd had someone supporting me, such as a partner or man present. I have no reason to lie. This reflects my experience and what happened when I raised concerns.

The lesson was great, but when it came to joining the instructor for paperwork, I was treated…read moreextremely inappropriately, and can't see myself visiting this gym again

Great atmosphere. Clean gym. Owned by a certified Gracie Jiu jitsu black belt.has a set curriculum…read morewhich allows students to watch the weeks lessons before and after class as well as review lessons at anytime.

My son had taken taekwondo lessons in the past, and to continue his goal to become a black belt, we…read moreneeded to find a new facility for his classes, and we settled on Tiger Koo's. I have been very happy with our experience at Tiger Koo's. As a parent, I appreciate the individualized approach I see each student get during the class to work on the skills they need to advance. As a student, my son loves the fun activities they do and the encouragement he gets during class. Master Koo, Master Maya, and the rest of the instructors are fantastic and supportive. My son's goals have now changed from beyond achieving his black belt to someday joining their demo team. Very happy to have joined the Tiger Koo family!

What a great place! Flexible schedules 5 days a week, instructors are fantastic. Fun, exercise,…read morediscipline, structure. Great mix of kiddos and everyone super friendly and welcoming. My son is finally making friends and becoming more comfortable each week.

Very small space, be careful with the contract, they continue to charge you even if you don't go…read moreand it has already ended.

As an avid practitioner of martial arts for over 20 years and being in out of many gyms I've…read morestudied in my technique was cleaned up in here, the lineage goes back to Kimura, it's friendly and inviting here I'd recommend it for your a confidence and good health

I loved it. My child has learned so much, and I always see her smiling. She says it's the best…read morething to do in a bad situation.

All 3 of my children are enrolled and we have gotten so much out of the program! Mr. Drescher is an…read moreoutstanding instructor. He is so great with the kids, he is talented beyond his craft. He makes learning fun but also takes the role of imparting martial arts skills seriously. He is very dedicated to the studio and his students and they learn so much more than martial arts moves. They reinforce respect and self discipline, the importance of keeping commitments, using your voice, and being responsible. They are incredibly inclusive and welcoming. They really build the kids up by helping develop belief in their own abilities. Every instructor is really great in their own ways (especially ms. Shah and Ms. Oie) and we couldn't be happier with our experience. We plan to continue to participate for a long time. I'm grateful to NK South Elgin and we feel like valued members of their team. What we've gained has been priceless. I highly recommend this studio! It's the best!

Hands down best gym! Great coaches great community! This is my happy place! Everyone is so…read morewelcoming and willing to help and teach you if you don't know what's going on! If you're thinking about trying, DO IT!

Great gym experience because of the community and staff. CKF pushes me harder than I would push…read moremyself. Once I get in the door, I surrender to the program of the day. I know that if I'm dragging, someone will help pick me up. The workouts are challenging and can be modified based on fitness level, motivation that day, or physical limitations. When my daughter and grandkids (teenagers) come to town, we always go to CKF for a challenging family workout. They keep coming back because CKF never disappoints.