Sin Thé Karate School

5.6 mi

I never even gave Karate a thought in terms of a "sport" for my kids...boy was I wrong! The amazing…read morething is, the teachings are geared more to everyday life than baseball or soccer per say...not that there's anything wrong with other sports of course, but when it comes to "values" Mr. Nelson teaches kids the basics...to be better human beings! I'm just so impressed with how my two kids have responded and I'll keep them here as long as they want to go! Thanks again for all your dedication to our children sir, you are making a difference!

My son has been going here for several years and is now a Black Belt. The instructors are excellent…read moreand they tea h more than forms and fighting. They teach life skills that everyone should know.

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Kenpo Karate

(1 review)

0.7 mi

One of the most skilled and knowledgeable martial artists and instructors there is…read more Lexington based for 30 years.

From the owner: Kenpo Karate, private lessons, group instruction, women's classes, youth program, kids classes,…read moremartial arts, karate, karate for kids, exercise, self-defense, fitness, ground fighting, women's self-defense, kickboxing, martial arts supply, online lessons, stretching, yoga, sparring, weapons, grappling, children's programs, self-defense seminars, family fun, family programs, workout, heavy bag, mixed martial art, tournament fighting, grappling, online lessons, virtual lessons, weapons training, family fun, kids activities, group workout classes, martial arts, martial arts training, one-on-one instruction, group instruction, family activities, things to do, Family Operated, Family Owned, no contracts, personal trainer, uniforms, family karate classes, Family Karate Classes, Japanese martial arts, after school program, kids after school program, Chinese martial arts, linear movements, circular movements, family karate, youth karate, Try us today 859-266-3734

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Premier Martial Arts South Lex

3.7

(3 reviews)

1.8 mi

My daughter is really enjoying her classes. I'm impressed at how the teachers have worked with my…read morevery enthusiastic 4 year old.

Our daughter Bella has been a proud student there for over 3 years at premier Martial arts in…read moreLexington ky. she's blessed to learn from some very talented and successful instructors . Shes now a junior instructor and has found the confidence and self discipline to help her instructors teach the newest martial artist on their path. if you have a child that you want to learn an incredible discipline or if you're an adult that you want physical fitness apart of your life. Premier Martial arts is the place to be .

Facility is clean, well lit and orderly

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AKF Lexington Martial Arts

3.0 mi

I highly recommend this business! Myself, my sister, and my father have all attended free…read moreclasses/seminars at this location and had so much fun! My other sister has attended this school for 8.5 YEARS and thoroughly enjoys the community, her instructor(s), and the atmosphere. She takes Kyuki-do, Jiu Jitsu, and Judo classes here and has loved them all. We are acquainted with the family who owns this business and they are very lovely and accommodating.

Our 5 year old son participates in the Ninja Trix and he loves it. It's great seeing his excitement…read morerunning through the obstacle course and doing the exercises as well as practicing listening to his instructors. And we like watching the actual classes and I can definitely see myself participating with my kids in the future if they choose to do martial arts.

Brayden in flight hitting 1st place in breaking!

A beautiful Night For Martial Arts

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Premier Martial Arts Hamburg

3.0

6.2 mi

We love PMA! The kids love this place! They have both excelled greatly! We have been here since…read moreprior to opening of the dojo! We have only had the best of experiences and we love our instructors!

I should have looked at the BBB and other review pages before joining. Their business practices are…read morequestionable, and they retaliate personally if you question them. We had joining charges that we were told we would not have. They wouldn't give a copy of your contract. They will let you take a picture if you ask when signing, though. They automatically, without notice, charge you for belt testing fees, etc, before testing because "we are sure your child will pass, everyone does." Basically, random fees hit your account without notice. Not even 3 months into joining, we were required to do a new one. Once again, there is no copy. You have two choices, continue without being able to advance or sign up for a 3 year commitment at an outrageous price plus joining fees (after already paying joining fees) plus the gear bag. We are not novices at these programs. We have been involved for 30 years, different styles, and depending on our families' needs and schedules. We KNOW there are fees. We know there are pricey contracts. This is not comparable to any other program in this area pricewise. The one trainer retaliated by using the business to attack me on a personal level at home and work. The business admitted it was her, and they said they would talk to her but stood behind her. I could not continue to put my son in that environment, so I ended up paying for a couple of months of an unusable contract. I would not be surprised if they attempt to send my canceled 2nd contract to bill collection. Please make sure to get copies of EVERYTHING in writing. Ask up front about the costs and prices. Get it in writing! Be suspicious when they will not give it to you. Don't fall for the excuses.

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Reaction MMA

4.8

(11 reviews)

4.4 mi

We have had the best experience! Just becoming a part of the reaction family has done wonders for…read moremy own mental health. My kids love their own juijitsu classes there. They've improved with their social skills, physical endurance, and mental strength. We live in a beautiful world..but it can get pretty nasty. I feel more confident sending my kids out into it. The coaches and Professor especially will push you to become your best..to encourage you to go 10 steps further when you want to give up. Be in a place that will build you up not to tear you down.. these coaches will build you up and push you to find your inner strength when you feel like tearing yourself down. Fight to become a better version of yourself. Reaction MMA is an great place to start breaking down your walls and fighting those inner and outer fears. If you come in looking for info don't get scared away if you see a class going on. Stand near the door and take a peak. They are so focused on giving their best to their students. Theres also a scan code near the front desk and on the window/door of class that could help get you started as you wait for someone to properly excuse themselves from class.

Excellent gym, great people. I've dropped into several gyms, I always recommend it to friends. If I…read morelived in the Lexington area there's no other place I'd rather train.

Another visit from UFC/Strikeforce vet Professor Jorge Gurgel.

Reaction MMA boxing class!

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Our team comes from a strong lineage. Rob Nickerson pictures with Master Sazinho Sa and Jorge Gurgel.

Somer Splash

3.2

(15 reviews)

61.4 mi

Lifeguards were rude and made fun of me for my weight. The lifeguards name was Christopher and he…read moresaid he was playing but it hurt my feelings and then I went to tell a manager and they wouldn't do anything. Poor management and poor workers.

Clean, organized, fair prices. Access to tickets online. Military discount available. Plenty of…read morefree parking. Good concessions.

Amazing fun and great lifeguards!!!

Wave Pool

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Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center

3.1

(9 reviews)

13.0 mi

Visited with my niece and nephew and mother in law and had a fantastic experience!! The staff was…read moresuper helpful at check in, lifeguards were in all areas and the place was clean. There was plenty of activities for all ages and mobility levels! I enjoyed the water slide and the lazy river the best. It was very cost effective for our family to attend and enjoy a wonderful summer day! Blacktop parking made it easy to get in and out. Changing rooms were clean with showers and restrooms available. The snack shack offered fresh burgers, chili dogs and a variety of snacks making it a great place for lunch. I was highly impressed and will be back!

We had a fantastic day at Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center. It was very clean in and out of the…read morewater. There were chairs throughout the area. We enjoyed the lazy river quite a bit. The water wasn't above 4 feet anywhere so it was perfect for our 7-year old. There is a 15 minute break/adult swim time on the :45 minute mark. We took advantage of the water slide during that time with no line! Day passes were available and super reasonably priced. The snack bar had great prices and delicious food. I wish something like this was in our area.

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Shillito Park

4.5

(13 reviews)

0.7 mi

I want to preface this by saying I think this park would earn 5 stars by the people going there to…read moreplay sports. It has basketball, baseball, tennis, and frisbee golf. I went there to walk my dog and be in nature. The majority of the main paved walking path is actually separate from the park. It runs alongside the road that runs through the park. Because I was there around rush hour, it basically felt like walking on a sidewalk next to a busy street, rather than like walking in a park. Also, there was some construction and a lot of electrical lines with big metal bases along the path, which also detracted from the little bit of nature. But who knows, maybe I'll come back in the summer (I noticed a pool) and end up increasing my score.

It's a fairly large park with many different spots to choose from. Peaceful with walking paths,…read morepicnic areas and baseball field. Nice : }

Grab a cuppa before going to the park!

Can you find the cat?

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Perfect spot to watch the sunset

Southland Aquatic Center

4.0

(4 reviews)

1.2 mi

I have been there. It was so much fun there's been a lot of cool stuff like the slide. The…read morelifeguards has been nice to me. There was an ice machine there. They got like an ordering stand they have a diving board but the sad thing I only got to stay for 1 hour :(

Havent gone since 2019, back then you could not smile if you want off the diving board. If you…read morelooked around or laughed or yelled near the diving board, they kicked you out of the pool for 1 hour. Kids said the bathrooms were filthy and the Lexington Police would go stand in the changing area and stare at the boys changing, thats what they said. There is/was food? The hamburgers they made there were better than ANY at ANY food place we've been to in all of Lexington KY. Must be some home recipe. One day we went there just to get a burger/fries. They chase everyone out of the pool every 45 min or so. Why not make some kind of lighted sign with a giant clock to show in a non-angry way its part of the plan? The lifeguards blow whistles all the sudden and yell at the kids to get out, as if this is a Jaws movie. Make it non threatening and encourage getting fresh water or a small snack? Play music 1 minute before the kick out time, setup tables with free water cups? have some small challenges, throw a frisbee into a target and win a small prize or who knows. But they dont do these things. Parking is miserable, expect your car will be hit by someone's door. Period.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

4.5

(51 reviews)

10.9 mi

Well worth a visit - accessible and well maintained. Trails climb to a scenic overlook of the…read moreKentucky River, with miles more to hike.

I love the fact that there were so many different trails with different features. I am not sure if…read moreraven run is pet friendly. It was so much fun looking over the Kentucky river as I got to the top. The maps provided are easy to read.

Not something you typically see in a nature reserve - probably grandfathered in. May be a reason to return around Halloween.

Trail

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McConnell Springs

4.7

(26 reviews)

3.7 mi

A hidden gem in an odd area of town! Seriously. Driving through the industrial section of town, you…read morewould have no idea this little wooded area along the creek was even here! I was almost convinced we were in the wrong spot until we arrived. There's a small area to park and a covered shelter before you walk into the woods. The paths are short enough to get a quick hike in or time in nature without taking hours to get through the woods.... but long enough to give you time to breathe and relax. Our toddler is able to walk most of the trail by himself, which is awesome. We all delight in finding things along the path and looking at the springs. There are also multiple benches to sit on if you need to take a break or would just like to sit and read a book in an area that makes you forget you are in downtown Lexington. It's not the most scenic spot in Kentucky or anything like that, but it's a nice, quiet and secluded respite from the city. If I lived downtown, I'd come here often. Oh. And it's FREE.

McConnell Springs hosted the community in the Education Center for a very interesting and…read moreinformative talk by a Jessica Whitehead, former Curator of collections at the Kentucky Derby Museum. She spoke about the ladies of the 1800's who were an integral partof thoroughbred breeding and racing. 87

Flower

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Sculpture

Jacobson Park

4.3

(39 reviews)

6.1 mi

First visit to Jacobson Park, and while it felt like a crazy long hike there with two teens and a…read morepuppy during rush hour, it was worth the drive to experience a bucolic and hopping piece of the outdoors! Our puppy loved the ducks (and these were some FRIENDLY and INTERACTIVE ducks...) and we experienced some other cool avian sightings. Not a surprise - but the restrooms were suitably scary and during the first part of our visit, the overcast and gray sky made the cement building feel ripe for a horror movie experience... compete with a scary service truck and a man in stained overalls. (Please note, the gentleman was actually very friendly and engaging and was hard at work - he was not in any way a negative presence). The park is expansive and it was actually really busy for a Thursday evening. The dog park was intriguing but we ran out of time to visit. The play area had something for all ages and was popular with children through teens. Loads of parking and the shelter area was great for a school gathering. Can't wait to visit again!

I came here this afternoon looking for a new park to explore with my dog. Upon arrival, I could…read moretell that this park was huge! There are plenty of green spaces and empty fields to play frisbee, flag football, or volleyball. I drove to the dog park area since the park is strict on having the dogs on leash at all times, so I went there. The dog parks for both small and large dogs are enormous! I have never seen that size of a dog park since I was in Colorado--and that state is known for being pet friendly, so their parks and restaurants are 90% pet-friendly. I took my dog to the small dog park as he is small. It was still 4 P.m. and too hot for my dog. There are not a lot of shades in the small dog area compared to the large dog area. I did not stay that long as my dog did not like being grilled under the sun. I checked out the rest of the park by driving around and noticed a vast playground, a marina (although the water has receded), empty fields, a picnic area, and even a camping area! If I had come later in the day when it was not too hot for my dog, I would have enjoyed my stay here. I have seen plenty of residents around here with their kids, birthday party groups, and groups playing frisbee. I can tell that it is a great park to visit. Cool spot ~

At Jacobson Park

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Ben C.

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3

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6 years ago

I've been a student at the Sin Thé Karate School for most of my life. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning traditional martial arts but certainly not to those looking for MMA or flavor of the day styles. The instructors there have a wealth of knowledge and experience and it is truly a family atmosphere. read more

浪人

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6 years ago

Fake martial art. Look up sin Kwang on bullshido. He was sued over his lies. I spent 4 years in this system and wish I had gotten into MMA or JKD from the start. Stay far far away from this cult organization that doesn't allow its students to compete with other styles in open tournaments read more

Remy S.

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3

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6 years ago

A great school with an amazing history. This is the real thing. Your patience will be rewarded with a life changing outcome. It is not always easy and they don't pander. Come experience the real deal! read more

Gavin P.

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3

0

2 years ago

Called and never got an answer for months at a time. Clearly they have the clientele they want , and aren't interested in any new people.

Christian K.

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1

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6 years ago

Great school with real training in martial arts and tai chi. Great teachers and environment to learn.

Christian K.

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1

0

8 years ago

Awesome School. Great Family Enviroment! So much better than a boring gym membership anywhere else.

K. Erin M.

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1

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7 years ago

This is martial arts at it's finest and deepest. Love the Internal classes.

Steve P.

5

1

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6 years ago

Best Martial Arts school, period. Mind, body, and spirit are all enhanced.

C K.

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1

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7 years ago

Excellent classes- family environment.

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Our 5 year old son participates in the Ninja Trix and he loves it. It's great seeing his excitement…read morerunning through the obstacle course and doing the exercises as well as practicing listening to his instructors. And we like watching the actual classes and I can definitely see myself participating with my kids in the future if they choose to do martial arts.

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