OK let's be real there are a lot of Friday classes to choose from…read more But when I say this place is different, it really is. They offer a free tryout and all the classes focus on control and discipline, they do a afterschool program and their staff is absolutely incredible. Definitely a place to look at.

From the owner: Help you kids gain self confidence, control, discipline, focus and stop the bullying. come tryout a…read moreclass!"Karate is the best thing you can do for your child." It's a way of life... @ Elite Karate Academy

All this guy worries is about getting money in his pocket. He's an embarrassment to our martial…read morearts community. Look for another academy as you will regret staying in the hands of this guy !. (Sad that there no zero start to give and I'm thousands of dollars short). P.S. he gives color belts which means nothing in order for you to think he/she (child) is improving..... lol, lol,lol what a SCAM !!' P.S. the people that give them 5 is because sadly they don't know any better...... YOUR CHILD IS GETTING CLOTHES BELTS AND KNOW SHIT ABOUT DEFENDING THEMSELVES!!! Get them out of there PRONTO !

We love Elite Force Martial Arts LHP. Why? Me as a Mom have…read moreto say that one of my concerns bringing my kid some where, is that I want her to learn, yes of course! But I also want her to be protected and the owners/ Instructors are more that just a teachers...they teach, care and protect their students, so...when you said MARTIAL ARTS...you will have to say ELITE FORCE MARTIAL ARTS OF LHP

Great spot for kids to learn about the martial arts in a fun, safe, educational environment. My son…read moreattends aftercare where they pick him up from school and arrives to participate in class, helping with homework and making friends. They also provide camps throughout the year with sessions all day with field trips around the area. My son loves Kenpo and the friends he has made here. The owner Alex is very accommodating and friendly. The instructor Marc is kid oriented and a great teacher and Mia helps keep the program running smoothly.

So I was looking for a covid safe environment for my daughter to learn a cool skill…read more I came by on Thursday night to see your space. Well i'm not entirely sure I can call this Covid safe. Sorry I have to be honest. There was two adults in the office with masks and what looked like 15 kids with not a mask in site. Sorry this place is not safe.

Very professional and fun BJJ gym. Eric and Vitor are great instructors and care about their…read morestudents. If you are looking for a place to learn BJJ or to further advance your current level, this is the place!

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By far the best mixed martial arts gym for kids in Florida. The head instructor Rafael is a world…read moreclass practitioner, his technique and knowledge of the sport is second to none. The way that they teach to the kids is fantastic my 2 kids 7 years old twins boy and girl love it!!! The environment is also great and the other training kids make they feel welcomed and they more then happy to teach one's to each other. I am so happy to be part of excelente trying and family place . Ellie Buccelli

I visited this gym while on vacation in Deerfield. I was welcomed just like I am welcomed at my gym…read moreback home. Everyone in the gym (professors, coaches, training partners, front desk, etc) was super supportive and friendly. I highly recommend this establishment for both new and experienced grapplers!

I've been going to The Peter Blum Family YMCA for years, and overall it's a good place -- but there…read moreare definitely some important pros and cons. Let me start with the positives. The management team is always very polite and helpful. One of the main reasons I've stayed so long is their wide variety of classes -- yoga, BodyPump, Pilates, Zumba, HIIT, BodyCombat, and more. I used to LOVE the BodyPump and BodyCombat classes, especially with instructors Zoe and Cindy Lee -- they were incredible. So much energy, motivation, always correcting form and really engaging with the class. Truly my favorites. Unfortunately, after they left, I stopped attending those classes. I did try the new instructor, but the experience was very different -- loud in an uncomfortable way, lots of personal talk during class, and overall not the same professional atmosphere. There was also an awkward situation that made me feel unwelcome. I was filming myself and my friend briefly (as I sometimes do), making sure no one else was in the background. The instructor approached me in a way that felt unnecessarily confrontational, repeating the same comment about not filming, even after I had already stopped and put my phone away. After that, I felt uncomfortable returning to those classes and eventually stopped going altogether -- especially when I noticed the same energy during future visits. That said, the yoga classes are still excellent -- very strong instructor and great experience. The gym itself is well-equipped with modern machines, always clean, and offers great amenities: sauna, steam room, and a pool. Kids' programs are also a big plus -- my children have been taking swimming classes there for years (we've been coming here for about 6 years total), and they love it. When they were younger, we also attended "mommy & me" classes, which were wonderful -- lots of songs, playtime, and interaction. There's also a kids' playroom with staff, toys, and activities, as well as two playgrounds. They even have a daycare, and a small indoor play area available on weekends -- very family-friendly overall. Now, a couple of serious downsides. The building is quite old, and during rainy season the roof leaks -- I've seen water dripping in areas like the café and even the gym floor, with buckets placed underneath instead of fixing the issue. That's definitely concerning. Another important issue is the parking lot. There is an exposed metal rod sticking out where a parking stopper used to be, right near the front entrance by the windows. I personally had a scary experience with it -- it pressed into my car wheel, and I was lucky it didn't puncture the tire. I reported it and even left a review about it, but a year later it still hasn't been fixed. Please be very careful when parking in that area. Overall, it's a place with great potential, strong programs, and a family-friendly environment -- but also with some issues that really should be addressed.

I've been going there for a couple years and mostly do the classes. They have a wide range of…read moredifficulties, ranging from the tough (Body Combat) to ones geared for seniors such as chair yoga. I prefer the middle range with classes like Pilates and barre. I do wish they would mix up the class times once in a while because I've been going for about two years and schedule hasn't changed much so I end up doing the same classes each week. The instructor Jennifer is great. I love that she does different things each week so I don't get bored with it. The place is clean, large, good staff, nice pool. I like the E gym so you don't have to adjust weights as it remembers when you scan your bracelet. They have a lot of community/family based events.