This is by far the best gym I've ever trained in. If you're looking for a real training experience…read morewhether it's in karate, kickboxing, or boxing than look no further. Classes are available for all age ranges and skill levels and come with a warm and welcoming attitude. Don't miss out in this gem!

This review is more for PEAK Strength and Fitness, which is housed within the newish Gainesville…read moreDojo location on Main. I attended Dr. C's (Keith Carodine) circuit training class just to see what it was all about and I ended up signing up for a one month membership. There were no sales tactics, no plug, just quality training that sells itself. When you're there, you're part of a team. Unfortunately my schedule didn't allow me to continue training there but highly recommend it to anyone!

I trained here as a drop in from out of town. The instructor Ken was super chill, very helpful,…read moreand made me feel welcome. I got a few good rolls in with people of different ranks and had an overall good experience with my limited time training here.

I had the itch to learn Jiu-Jitsu during my time in college and I made an incredible decision by…read morechoosing Swamp Academy. I knew immediately over the phone that this was the place I belonged to. From day 1 I felt like family. Coach Ken created an extraordinary culture within the gym that allows the best outcome for all students. I competed in NAGA for the first time and represented Swamp Academy. I won first place and the team as a whole won first place as well. There is just something special about this place. I've trained at different gyms during my travels and nothing comes even close to Swamp Academy. The people, the gym, the knowledge. No place comes even close. If you have any doubt, erase it. Don't look any further, this is the place.

This is a fun martial arts and a great self defense school. It shows self discipline and it is…read moreteaching me A LOT! When you pass by make sure to try it! It's pricey but fun. They have fun PNOS (parents night out) monthly! Make sure to yell LOUD!!! And have fun!

Recently moving to Gainesville, we were looking for a taekwondo school for my kids to continue at…read more Pro Taekwondo was the perfect choice! The staff are nice and accommodating. They deal with kids and the different personalities with such skill!! Kids who seem to have some difficulty focusing and attending seem to have progressed amazingly after a couple of months!! Thank you Pro Taekwondo for being in my children's lives!!!

Horrible experience during belt promotion. They are money hungry. I do not recommend this school at…read moreall.

We started here just a bit ago. My child is autistic and it has been so helpful! She has improved…read moreconfidence, fine motor skills, following multi command instructions and more. Her teacher mr. Lucas is her favorite! The install such good work ethic and morals here and are absolutely wonderful with the kids. Great family environment and activity

The best martial art gym in Gainesville. Everyone is friendly and getting good at jiujitsu very…read morefast. The mat is always very clean. The coaches are very nice and extremely helpful of getting everyone better. The price is very affordable. They even have AC in the gym for summer I mean what else can you ask for?

From the owner: Carson Gracie Brazilian Jiu jitsu. Specializing in both Jiu Jitsu and Combatives. Five blackbelt…read moreinstructors.

Started training in Iaido with Sensei Huffman in late 2023. The Iaido class has been very small…read moresince I started, but Sensei Huffman has been a wonderful guide in learning the Japanese sword. I have even had a few impromptu Aikido lessons. I truly enjoy my class time and look forward to attending as often as I can!

From the owner: Services Aikodo Classes, Kid Classes, Teen Classes, Women's…read moreSelf Defense Classes, Adult Classes

Avoid this place. There's a good reason why there aren't any advanced students left at the academy…read moreanymore compared to a few years ago. While the classes are great, the owner can sometimes be really unsupportive (to put it nicely) of his students and teachers/staff and occasionally berate them in front of everyone else. It often seemed like the owner would rather get rid of people or drive them away than address an issue that he played a lead role in creating. Over the years, I've seen more people turned away from capoeira than I've seen encouraged : / I also learned that rumors were spread about former students after they left, which was really upsetting. Though you might not have the same experience, if you do train here, it's probably a good idea to try not to get too close.

The Best BJJ school in the area! Professor Ricardo is extremely knowledgeable and the other…read morestudents are extremely welcoming. Great place to train!

From the owner: World Class Jiu-jitsu for beginner and all levels, Professor Ricardo Rezende is a high-level black…read morebelt competitor working with the gentle art for over 20 years! Ricardo Rezende learned from multiple teachers' world champ, born and raised in Brasil, he came to Gainesville to bring the best quality of Brazilian jiu-jitsu , straight from Brasil, where Bjj was Borned

I am pleased to be writing a review of Carly - I have found his support to be extremely valuable…read more About 10 years ago I experienced a major medical incident which brought my life as an athlete to abruptly end. I subsequently gained over 60 pounds and was unable to work out. Over the last 2 years, I began a process of reclaiming my health and was able to drop about 45 pounds mostly by cleaning up my eating, however, my weight plateaued, and I felt somewhat stuck. After conducting an internet search of area fitness studios, I came upon Zen Fitness, and followed a link at the bottom of their page to Instagram, and there began to find out about Carly. After mulling it over for about 3 months, I took the dive and sent a message to inquire about training packages. I was extremely nervous about being judged, not being able to complete the exercises, and the pressure to sign up for some packages. I knew after my first appointment that I had taken the right step. The gym is clean and is staffed by a community of great people who promote healthy eating (vegan) lifestyle. Carly does a great job at reading non-verbal cues and knows when to push a little bit more as well as knowing when to take a break. I have been in the gym for about 2 months now, he asked me if I noticed any differences and it took me a while to formulate a response. Here is what I know, a lot has changed over the last two months; I am happier, I have more energy, and my body is starting to show definition. Prior to working with the studio, I felt stuck on my journey to get my body back. Now I feel supported, encouraged, and much more highly motivated. Thanks to support from Carly I feel confident that I am moving in the right direction.

I've been training with Tristan McGraw for a few months and it's better than I could've ever…read moreimagined! First off, Zen Fitness is an awesome environment on its own. It's not intimidating at all. No one cares what you look like, what clothes you're wearing, or how old you are, you just get in there and do your thing with your trainer. It's a really supportive and welcoming atmosphere. It's never crowded so you always have access to whatever machine or weights you need. I love working out with Tristan because he always changes it up. I never know what to expect when I get in there, which is awesome because the workouts fly by because it's so enjoyable (who would've thought, right?). He knows how to cater the workout to what changes you're looking for or if you have any injuries. He adds in really cool exercises that are new and he does a great job demonstrating how to do them and then walks you through it. I always feel great after a workout with Tristan at Zen and I'm so happy I found this place!! If you're tired of boring gym sessions and the same routine and you don't see results, I'd HIGHLY recommend coming to Zen and requesting Tristan. Go on Zen Fitness's Instagram (@ZenFitness) or Facebook page to see pictures of the awesome results I got with Tristan just after my first 2 weeks.