This was an absolute great workout! I was in Cary for the weekend visiting my friend and she…read moresuggested we come here. They had a special going for $20, three classes and a free pair of boxing gloves. The staff upon entering the facility are very helpful. You check in using there tablet when you walk in. Workouts start promptly at whatever time you come in for. It begins with a warmup for about 15min that kicks your butt. After the warm up I had hoped we were done haha. Being a newbie, the instructor was very helpful in showing me the moves and made sure I understood the routine. Overall, I left this place exhausted and sweaty but felt great and accomplished. Next time I'm in town I look forward to coming back using my next two sessions. Great workout, good time, and very rewarding!

My cousin and I got a membership in august. Thought it was going to be a really cool place. Didn't…read moreknow it was 99% female, which is fine, but made it a little uncomfortable, as it tends to be geared towards female participants. The place was shut down a few times due to COVID. But, I kept getting charged, even though I couldn't participate. I contacted the owner via email and he kept referencing their "policy" and refused to refund the money. After doing some research, this seems common practice for this business. It's a shame bc the people who work there are really cool. I would not recommend this business.

I started at Conquer fight club in May, 8 months later and I've gone from 210 lbs to 185! I attend…read morethe 8:30 & 9:30 classes and so far every coach I've worked with has led a great class. Was able to run my first 5k thanks to coach Larry and his staff!

Great boxing classes! Not a big gym as it is partnered with CTX but gives you both a workout place…read moreand a full go boxing gym.

Hands down one of the BEST striking gyms and martial art school in the Chicagoland area. I started…read moretraining here in 2005 and trained until 2011 when I moved out of the area. Let me start by saying that Coach Kyle is one of the BEST striking coaches in the Chicagoland area. A successful retired professional kickboxer, he is legit and a GREAT coach. The classes are HARD, but you will have a blast and get addicted to them. From fighter to an average joe, you will have a place here and find your groove. You receive a lot of one on one attention which seems to be lacking with a lot of gyms these days. Coach Kyle is work with you any chance he can and truly cares about his students! The facilities are clean and well equipped and the prices are VERY fair. Go try a class and I GUARANTEE you will enjoy it.

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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 joined Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy eight weeks ago, I've never had so much fun working…read moreout! Flaviu is a world class trainer, and experienced fighter, he knows how to push each student individually to their maximum ability. The variety of classes keeps you challenged and motivated. I, for the first time in my life can't wait for next day class just after finishing one I would recommend this place to anyone looking into serious workout and training in martial arts.

I can't say enough about Flav. He transformed my 12 year old son into a much healthier young man…read moreand helped him reduce his BMI to 19.00. My 9 year old daughter recently joined and she loves it. I've seen a lot of martial arts schools and UFFA is by far the best.

Just took my first hot yoga class ever!! It was great I'm just a beginner but the class was hard…read moreand rewarding. I will do the class again to help me with arthritis and post surg on foot.

I have been to tons of studios throughout chicagoland area and Melt is one of my favorite.. It has…read morethe quaint vibe of the little village that it is in (Algonquin) . I have been taking Agnes classes for 2 years ( took a break while pregnant ) and started back up a month post partum. In the beginner class, you can take it easy as you need if you're starting out and gradually add more to challenging yourself. She changes up her flow and class every week, so you are consistently working different areas of the body. I took yoga classes at random and used to feel it a slow boring waste of time more or less a relaxing class that does "stretching". I love to lift and do intense endurance cardio. It wasn't until going here consistently that I was blown away with the fitness aspect of yoga- the strength/flexibility/core stability/etc. involved. You will be challenged more than you possibly think and I promise the health benefits, both mentally and physically, will surprise you! I highly recommend Melt and the classes here. Side note: The owner rocks.

It's a fighting gym first and foremost but also a great workout. Highly recommended.read more

Top notch training place for kids and adults. Master George and Instructor Diana are no frills,…read morethoughtful, dedicated, kind, knowledgeable and more. My kiddo has made a ton of process both on and off the mat thanks to them. They teach so many life lessons beyond grappling and striking. Absolutely amazing.

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.

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.