This business possesses pros and cons based upon individual needs. I enjoyed the convenience of the…read moregym albeit somewhat dated. It, however is minimally used so there is generally access to equipment upon demand. In addition, the pickleball courts are generally accessible depending upon the time of day one can arrive. In contrast however, if you only expect to utilize the facility for a partial year, regardless of being a member over several years, the facility charges an exorbitant and excessive fee, which makes the membership cost more than other comparable facilities and thereby makes one feel unappreciated for loyalty to the club.

Everything is a amazing about this place: atmosphere, staff, pool, food. Owners are super friendly…read moreand it seems like everyone here cares about everyday progress

Love this place sadly it's currently repparing cause of an accident but still very nice place…read morethough it's under repair I still believe in it and I'm still in it

Your family's safety is YOUR responsibility! Whether going…read moreto Walmart, being at work or your children's safety at school. My family and I decided to make the commitment to protect ourselves about 2 years ago. Ellenton Martial Arts IS the best way to learn (quickly) many ways to defend yourself should you ever be in that most unfortunate situation where someone gives you no other option. Mr. Wordie and his instructors will give you and your children the gift of confidence, mental awareness and technique they need. Seriously, it is your responsibility. You owe it to you and those you love to check out Ellenton Martial Arts. Call them now. Don't wait.

We've had such a great experience with EJ's martial arts classes, especially with Mr. King as his…read moreteacher. Mr. King is incredibly patient, encouraging, and truly cares about each student's growth--not just in martial arts, but in confidence, discipline, and respect. EJ has learned so much and looks forward to every class. It's been amazing to see his confidence build and his focus improve. Mr. King creates a positive and structured environment that keeps the kids engaged while still making it fun. One thing we really love is that they take time to share and teach from the Bible. It truly makes a positive impact, helping reinforce strong values and character in the kids. It means a lot to us as a family to have EJ in an environment that pours into him both physically and spiritually. We're so grateful to have found a place where EJ is not only learning important skills but also being mentored by someone who genuinely invests in his students. Highly recommend!

My kids love learning how to defend themselves, build confidence, and character through this…read moreamazing and well rounded program!

Many pros and cons to this place. I went in to inquire about a membership and swim lessons. Met Ms…read more Cynthia at the front desk and she was so sweet and helpful. She answered all of our questions and more. She also let us take a tour of the place. We ran into Hillary at the pool who was also extremely helpful and nice. We had so much in common which made me feel like this was the place to be. The actual facility could use a facelift, but because of the people we met, we are going forward with joining. I wish there was an outdoor track and a better room for the kids to play in. I will come back to update about pricing and quality once we've been there for a bit.

I struggle with this one a bit. I really do love the YMCA and for a while, this one was terrific. I…read morecome down to Bradenton to perform every year and have had a YMCA Nationwide membership for about a decade. have never had an issue with using my membership at other YMCAs, but this time the Y let me know that I could come in for free the first time, but after that I would be charged 6.00 per visit. The front desk person was very helpful when I inquired further and she explained that since most of their clients are visitors, their equipment was getting used but they didn't receive any of the membership due money from visitors and it was really affecting them. While I appreciate this, it sounds like there needs to be more of an internal discussion within the YMCA nationwide program. We discussed some of the possible options and the easiest, though still inconvenient one, was to suspend my hometown account and then start up an account at the Bradenton Branch. However, there didn't seem to be a way to bypass the enrollment fee and so I would have to pay that and then ultimately close the membership down after my three month contract in Bradenton ends in January. It was one too many hurdles to hop over to join a gym I have already joined. While I respect that this YMCA needs to make changes so that their facility can continue to prosper, I am disappointed that a program the YMCA touts as "Nationwide" isn't really. The ability to go to YMCAs all over was one of the major reasons why my family opted to join.

I had the opportunity to attend the World Hapkido Summit hosted by this dojang a couple weekends…read moreago and could not have been more pleased with the facility and staff. Grandmaster Kim has decades of experience, being a direct student of the founder of Hapkido. He brings a wealth of knowledge and is extremely generous in sharing his skills with all students, regardless of belt level. The staff is extremely friendly and will work with you until you get a concept right, always making sure that you are giving your absolute 100%. The facility is very functional, with all the supplies you would need. The floors are padded so any falls, whether intentional or not, are absorbed and dissipated. Everything about the dojang made me want to train harder. If you have an opportunity to train here, I highly recommend you do so.

My 8 yr old son and 5 yr old niece started here 4 weeks ago and we love this place. The instructor…read moreis funny and really good with the kids. They get a great workout, individual instruction on techniques and have a lot of fun with different activities each time they come.

Nice place. The coaches are very nice and the way they get the kids to learn to flip is pretty coolread more

Went here when I was a kid and loved every minute of it. I still think of coach Bruce one of the…read morebest coaches I've ever had. 10 out of 10 would recommend hope coach is doing good

My son loves it! They are really great with kids. The facility is also very clean. Staff are…read morefriendly. Their technics are subtle and perfect for beginners

clean facilities. top notch staff. afterschool program looks fun and engaging. the adult classes…read moreare a great workout and teach practical defense. 1000% percent recommend! five stars!

The trainers, Mr K and Mr Nate, are great with kids. They are very knowledgeable, patient and give…read moreeach child attention to teach them Karate. The kids love the classes and you can customize a schedule that fits your needs. That also offer adult classes.

I was able to take my son for an introductory lesson. Paul…read morewas very kind and informative and made my son feel right at home. He's very shy, normally and very passive... I was very surprised to see how quickly he was taking to what Paul was showing him and how much he was enjoying himself. My son has special needs, but I want him to have a good way of having at least some small degree of self-defense...as well as discipline within himself to want to do something that challenges him to do and be more confident. I believe this martial arts course will do that for him. He would like to return and I am definitely looking forward to bringing him back in a few months to begin his training. Thanks Paul!