Love the variety of classes. The community is great and Ms Patrese makes my day every morning.read more

Nice energy from Ramsey, our instructor. Very patient and enthusiastic! Great music! Very…read morecomfortable atmosphere. Everyone was nice!

I've trained under Sensei Rob and Sensei Laura for over two years and couldn't be any happier…read more Their dedication to not only their students training but their own training is amazing. They are upfront with what they expect from you and are a constant helping hand in taking you to places you never thought you could reach in your training. As someone who works out regularly I am still able to get a great workout every class. At no point have the classes got "easier" and I leave just as exausted as the first class I took. It is a training where you can push yourself every class and expect results, both mentally and physically. Working an office job, karate provides me the perfect stress relief from a corporate position. I can clear my head and focus on myself for an hour or two. I can go on and on of the benifits that karate has provided to my life and well being, but each person is different. Come on in and see what karate training can provide to you.

I've used reviews literally hundreds of times in my purchasing decisions, yet I've come to the…read morerealization that I never write them. In an effort to pay it forward, I decided to start by reviewing a place I feel people need to know about. The dojo in Clawson MI is a place you must check out. The instructors there (Sensei Rob and Sensei Laura) are top notch and have all the traits you could possible seek (highly skilled, passionate, knowledgeable, patient, and just really good people). I've known them for the better part of the last 15 years and can honestly say few people have made more of a positive impact on my life than they have. Aside from the great instruction, the fellow students there are truly a joy to train with. It's humbling when you see them show as great of an interest in your development as they do with there own. You find yourself growing/developing within the group and new friendships are one of the many results. I feel very fortunate that I have gained some great friends over the years through training. You should expect the same. In addition to getting some good exercise and learning/developing self defense techniques, I personally find this place a great mental refuge and a way to get away for 90 minutes from the daily grind. When you train you don't think of that project at work, class you might have a test in, lawn in need of being mowed or your cable/phone bill....you just think about the training. You may, like me, find this to become almost essential to a healthy life. So you've read this far, isn't it about time you just go up there and try a class out for yourself? One of the first things Sensei Rob ever said to me was that the hardest part of training is walking through the door. Once you are there it is easy. While I wasn't sure about that comment at the time, I found it to be very true (in other things as well). Some of you may have driven by the dojo already....contemplated coming in. My hope is that this review will give you the motivation/desire to take that toughest step and walk through the door to give this place a try. I am sure you will thank me later!

My husband and I have been students at the School of Martial Arts since 2005. It has been an…read moreamazing journey! Sifu Brown is an incredible teacher whose enthusiasm and over 35 years of experience makes for a great class every time. The people that attend the school are great partners no matter what size you are or what shape you are in athletically. We take classes with all adults but they have kids classes as well. Beyond learning to defend myself in rigorous classes that not only engage me physically but mentally, I have learned the benefits of meditation and have seen a positive change in myself and my life overall. Let's be honest, going to the gym sucks! If you are looking to get a great workout, feel inspired, learn to defend yourself and/or improve the quality of your life - I highly recommend it!

Amazing martial arts that will challenge people from all walks of life. The best part is that you…read morecan study at the SOMA no matter who you are. Yes, you will learn self defense, get in shape, gain self confidence, but the personal growth you will experience is the best part. PS The weekly meditation class is highly recommended!

Great gym with multiple disciplines. Coach Kurt and Shamal are awesome teachers. Great community of…read morepeople and coaches

Our family joined Master Brian's place a decade ago, before there was (formal) muy thai or krav…read moremaga. After a year or so, only our eldest daughter was a regular member. She made it through their mixed-technique levels steadily, and began krav maga when that part started up... must have been 7 years. It was tremendously helpful for her physical and mental health, and her continuing personal success is attributable in large part to the role this training and group played in her late youth and early adulthood. We have nothing but the highest regard, both personal and professional, for Masters Pontillo and Petrocy and it is clear other students and families feel the same.

Birmingham Martial Arts was doing one hour sessions at Shain Park in Downtown Birmingham during the…read moresummer of 2020, so we checked it out. The manager came right over and introduced herself and our son joined the session. She was friendly and she informed us about the outdoor classes due to COVID-19 and we signed our son up on the spot. After about four sessions I noticed that our son was spending an accumulated forty-five minutes waiting in line to do the movements that the instructors were having him do. For $110 per month I was hoping for him to be much more active. The pillars listed on their website are self-esteem, discipline, focus, respect, & fitness. There wasn't enough activity for them to hit the pillar of fitness. So, we canceled the membership. They had too many kids and not enough instructors. They did other things like playing dodgeball and carrying punching bags to and from a marker, which were good activities, but I can't get over the lack of activity for most of the sixty-minute sessions. The owner had a group of teenagers and he was doing synchronized kicks and punches with them during these one hour sessions and that looked awesome. But, the kids in my son's group were getting the shaft. I understand the importance of teaching good technique, which the instructors were doing well, but if you have young kids who have trouble doing jumping jacks with good form then it is likely that they won't be able to do kicks and punches with good form. It would have been much better to have them do five-minute routines that included various movements like punches, kicks, squats, burpees, push-ups, lunges, etc. I gave three stars because the manager was kind and personable and the instruction was good and they refunded us the $110 for the next month after we had cancelled during the previous month. But, for my money I would rather have my son do something where he is almost constantly moving.

We love Birmingham Martial Arts! Our two boys (ages 7 and 9) take the Tae Kwon Do intermediate…read moreclass and really enjoy it. The instructors and helpers are all excellent. Tony is fantastic and very patient with the students. He makes the classes both fun and challenging. The class is also a great cardio work out for our active boys, and at the same time teaches respect and discipline. We highly recommend BMA!

This place is an absolute fucking joke. It's not a gym- more of a fight club…read more God forbid if you're new to the sport, you'll be scoffed at and ignored by instructor- Peter Di. "He's a 155'er (red flag) coming out of martial arts unlimited (which has been gone for YEARS). Peter is a fighting, not an instructor.. you'll be shown a combo for BJJ QUICK, then Peter sits in the corner and catches up on MMA highlights. Oh, you're a paying member here? Don't you dare bug him.... Shortly after starting at this POS "gym", I was informed that I was a no good if I wasn't ready to compete in 1 month, then ignored when I needed instruction for BJJ. It's meatheads and bully's in 10th planet RO. Their "Muay Thai" is freestyle fighting and nothing more- "Michigan Kickboxing academy". Uhhh I don't even know where to begin. More like "locker box academy". If you want to learn the art of fighting and grow, you'll need to go somewhere else (up the road )

Visited family in Detroit and wanted to check out the local 10th Planet. I received a warm welcome…read morefrom instructor Chris and was made to feel at home instantly. Chris showed some great guard passing techniques, we did live drills and then open mat for sparring. I had some great training and was able to shower after class in a very nice high pressure shower.

Nothing but high energy and good vibes! Was a little intimidated for never boxed before; but after…read moretaking a class that intimidation went out the window. Any one literally can take this class no matter their fitness level. Definitely broke a sweat - 1000+ calories in 45 MINUTES! The club is even supporting Healthy Heart Month with members rocking Red! Go check them out!!

Absolutely a wonderful boxing gym!! Owners Anna and husband are awesome. They do a great job at…read moreconnecting and showing they care. They really made us fit in and find our place. Had Tyler and Tanner for classes. Both super good. Teaches great technique. Hired Eric for PT classes and really enjoy advancing in my sparring knowledge. Very clean and I feel welcome and comfortable to be myself and advance in my skills here. Highly recommend.

There are many other gyms in the area which have a far more friendly staff, business models…read moredesigned to support customers in their busy and unpredictable lives, more dynamic and less repetitive workouts in spaces larger than a bedroom closet - yes you feel like one of too many Tetris blocks crammed into the space when a class is full! Fuse45 is criminal in their business scheme - taking advantage of clients in the interest of earning an extra dollar. As an unlimited member you are charged $10 for a missed class on top of the $140 you have already paid for a month's worth of sessions. There was actually a morning where I was made to feel "lucky" for not having been charged the $10 for electing not to drive during a snow storm which caused local schools and businesses to close. Furthermore, you WILL be charged TEN days before the month begins with no means of skipping, pausing, or being respected as a person with conflicts on occasion - regardless of whether or not you sign a contract, so I strongly discourage you to provide credit card information as they seemingly do what they choose with it. I authorized a trial month at Fuse45, and when charged for the following month immediately contacted them and merely requested to put the month on hold as I was traveling and could not use the service. When the response was "no, we can't do that, it's against our policy" I immediately contacted my credit card company as 1) I did not authorize the charge and 2) could not be able to make the $140 worth it. At this point I have asked that all subsequent months be canceled as I will not support a business that does not support its clients and their individual needs. It is manipulative and in poor taste to charge customers for services when they have 1) communicated they do not want said service and 2) do not utilize the service.

I love this place! Killer workouts, monthly challenges, and bomb ass instructors make this studio…read moremy favorite work out spot. What I love the most is it's never the same workout twice. A new day brings a new set of workouts and class format. Different instructors also help to spice things up! Jerilyn, Joe, Alison - I'm looking at you guys! All of the instructors are knowledgeable, motivating, and really push you to do more. I love the formats of the classes. Each set is 45 seconds which is great for me because I get bored easily. It's helped me to realize that I can do anything for 45 seconds, no matter how hard it is. Since I have been attending classes regularly, I've been feeling much stronger, had more energy, and even decreased pain with a longtime shoulder injury. Not to mention, dropping 10 lbs (along with dietary changes). Even though the workouts are exhausting and take everything out of me, Fuse45 really has become my happy place. If you have been thinking about it, give it a try. Your future self will thank you :)