Master Fong is the real deal. Wing Chun Gung Fu…read more Not just self defense, also a wellness center

Awesome! Great people. Great skills. Highly recommend to anyone honing their skills .read more

Jarrod has been a great help in my chronic pain relief. I go to see him for Tuina sessions and it's…read moregentle yet effective way to relax muscles and adjust my back. Jarrod is very knowledgeable and knows how to read the tension in your body and how to properly address it. I would recommend Tuina to anyone experiencing discomfort or pain.

I learned about Descending Dragon and Thrive Acupuncture from a Groupon, and I am pleased to say…read morethat this place is a fantastic find! Jamie provides the acupuncture and Jarrod provides the Tunia (Chinese hands on massage therapy). The treatments are affordable (only $30 each) and effective, and last about an hour total (for both the acupuncture and the tunia). I've been coming here twice a month for the past month, and I am feeling much healthier and happier since starting these treatments. Acupuncture is extremely helpful in treating a variety of health issues. If you suffer from any kind of chronic pain, headaches, high blood pressure, allergies, or digestive problems, you could most likely benefit from regular treatments. Descending Dragon also offers martial arts classes, and Jarrod is a highly knowledgeable expert instructor, as well as being committed to traditional Chinese medicine. If you don't mind a communal setting for your treatments, try it, and you'll soon experience the multitude of benefits that acupuncture and Tunia offer. I have not tried the martial arts classes, but I am confident that they are also highly worthwhile. The martial arts classes offered include Open Training, Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang, and Taiji Quan. There are reduced rates available for multiple classes.

I tried their Jiu Jitsu class a while back and let's just say I had a blast. The people at this gym…read moreare honest and kind. I liked that if you had a question, they took their time answering it. I will definitely consider coming back. Shout out to Art, he is a fantastic instructor.

We love the discipline and skills taught through martial arts. Coach Chris, Coach Casey, and Coach…read moreJen have been great leaders to our children. Thank you!

Today was my first day and I actually learned a few moves and the teacher was very good, it was a…read morereally great experience. It's a great place for those who want to learn Jiu-Jitsu.

Amazing place! Terrific instructors! Absolute 5 stars…read more I've been to bjj gyms by myself and with my children in San Francisco, Boulder, and Tucson. North Side BJJ is the best I've seen. They're professional, knowledgeable, clean, and organized.

It's not your typical gym, but it's awesome. I've been taking Joey's 9:00 am class for a couple of…read moreyears and I never get bored. And it's an excellent work out. You can't take that class and not get in shape. There is a similar class in the evening that is great too - just more people. If you get bored easily at the gym, you won't be bored in these classes. They are always challenging and you're learning to defend yourself while working out. I've been studying mixed martial arts for over 10 years and have been at Apex for 3 years and thoroughly enjoy it. I'm checking the "good for kids" because they have kids specifically for kids - don't bring kids to the regular classes.

Great gym and great environment Joey and all the other coaches make it feel more like a family then…read morea gym,they all are very dedicated and passionate professionals who take pride in there work they push you to become the best version of yourself and take there time with each and every student from professional to beginners would definitely recommend this gym!

I'm an older student with a disability. Mr Keschinger is always patient with me. I studied a very…read moredifferent style 50 years ago, so I am also having to learn new methods like a total newbie. I love it here and hope to be a worthy student someday. He is also GREAT with the kids class. Come in and try it!

It has been a great experience for my son. Within the first week we saw better behavior!read more

This is a great dojo with an amazing teacher that truly lived and studied in Japan for over a…read moredecade. I lived in Japan for several years. I came to Tucson for work and I was looking a dojo like the ones I had experienced in Japan. I found that in the Shoubu Dojo and in Aikido. Aikido is more than martial technique, it is a way of life. In addition, the knife class has been a great experience. Blending both the tactical and traditional arts of knife defense and offense. It is eye opening to see and learn that. The only way to truly understand is to stop by a class and see it in action. There is not enough space to covey how I feel about this place and the teacher, so I will leave you with this thought. There is an old saying paraphrased " when the student is ready, the teacher will appear." That is how I felt when I found Cody Sensei and the Shoubu Dojo. I have now been there 9 years. Hope to see you there.

When you walk into this dojo it feels like you're in Japan! It's so beautiful and Lewallen sensei…read moreis the real deal! He can even speak Japanese!You learn discipline and respect. I highly recommend for anyone looking to learn self defense!

After googling multiple self defense classes, I'm beyond happy with my decision here with Jenna…read more Jenna was and continues to be very personable and helpful throughout the class. She takes her time to not only teach but also gets to know us as individuals, encouraging us to get to know each of us participating. I think that's what makes the environment what it is.. as a welcoming, friendly, sweaty, hard working, motivating, fun fast paced learning experience. As if this wasn't enough to have anyone give it a try, the first class is legitimately free. No catch. The class is worth it but Jenna is a solid person, and makes it welcoming and worth coming back too.

Jenna is the absolute best! She cares for each one of her students and makes sure we all feel like…read morewe're a part of the community. She is very knowledgeable and will make sure your form is correct and she gives her students individual attention even though she teaches us in a group. I continue to come back here because I get the privilege of learning from the best and I feel stronger and more confident with every class. Jenna ensures that we're all safe and having a good time. Her gym is nice and clean, no issues with parking, and it's easy to get to.

Great place. The owner Jessie and his trainers are all very knowledgeable, have a variety of…read moremartial art/self defense backgrounds, and are very approachable. They are building a community They offer high quality and a variety of classes on a sliding scale because they believe everyone has the right to defend their self. As a non-binary person, I felt welcomed and respected. I'll be recommending this place to everyone I know.

Victoria sutronic, one of the trainers, offered up private session for our community group.read more