Not a good experience..kids are not closely monitored.. my kid gulped a lot of water while the…read moretrainer and the lifeguard were preoccupied.. such an incident happened previously with another toddler too in-front of our eyes..manager of the facility is not prompt to take any actions..earlier it was much better but off late it has deteriorated a lot Response to the message in google- 1. The lifeguard wasn't in his place when the incident happened. The incident happened on the backside of the trainer and i am not convinced that the gulping happened for 4 secs. So there was a lapse in safety. 2. There is no emergency contact to report or talk to. Academy following paper and email approach but when a kid is shocked and stopped talking for quite sometime, you should have a proper communication mechanism with the manager or owner which isnt there. 3. I wasnt sugary to the front desk since i was very agitated but neither i used any unparliamentary words neither i was unruly.. aggressive approach isnt the right phrase..The lady at the front desk was rude. Instead of calming a parent she just shrugged off her responsibilities by giving a pen and paper. So training issues there. 4. Email from the manager was really really unacceptable. Next step I shall post that email to different forums to show how inconsiderate you are. 5. You asked not to accompany my kid which is unrealistic.. baseless allegations of past unruly behavior was cited with front desk when I literally spoke in length with the front desk person for the first time..

- Hygiene was hit or miss, both in the pool and other facilities. During our final lesson, the…read morewater was so murky that you could barely see the lines in the pool (photo attached). The bathrooms were so neglected that we usually opted to wait until we got home to change. Even at peak-pandemic, hand sanitizers and hand soap dispensers sat empty for weeks at a time. - Safety was another concern for me. We were comfortable in a 1:1 lesson, but some classes were larger with teachers dividing their attention. The lifeguards frequently had headphones in and were actively engaged with their phones, and were sometimes not even present at our evening lessons even with a full pool (photo of empty stand attached). - Scheduling became a nightmare towards the end of our time here. We had a weekly scheduled 1:1 swim lesson. During our last month, two regular lessons were cancelled (one after we arrived at the pool due to a no-show sub, and the other in advance because they couldn't find a sub.) We scheduled two makeup lessons, and BOTH were cancelled after we arrived due to hygiene issues in the pool. So, a total of four cancelled lessons in about a six week period, three of those cancelled after we arrived, and we were only offered a $30 refund. - The pool where lessons are held is small and often overbooked. Sometimes there would be so many kids in the pool that there was no room for a lesson, so my son would be taken to the larger lane pool and would have to wear a life jacket for the entire lesson even though he can swim independently. It defeated the purpose for us a bit. - Customer service was what really killed our experience. After showing up for a lesson and finding out that it was cancelled (see above, a frequent issue), I sent an email to the director of the swim academy asking for a refund of that lesson. The response I got was angry and highly inappropriate. I spoke discreetly with a few staff members who confirmed this is a frequent problem - the swim academy director is married to the owner and often causes issues with her unpredictable outbursts and rude correspondence. There are dozens of other reviews in local neighborhood/mom groups complaining about her behavior towards parents who try to bring up legitimate issues. It's a shame, because we loved my son's teacher as well as all the makeup teachers we had over the past couple of months. Unfortunately we just can't in good conscience continue to ignore all the red flags at this location.

Our son has loved coming to Karate. Mr. Brown is so engaging and an incredible teacher while…read moreholding the students accountable to a high standard. They teach so many great qualities like discipline, respect, responsibility, and so much more. We love being a part of this organization!

Our family just joined the Huntersville location 4 weeks ago and we have had a very pleasant…read moreexperience. It all started with an interview with the kids (ages 9 & 15) to see if they would like it. They enjoyed the free private lesson. The instructor was CLEAR in saying that it would take time and he CLEARLY ASKED if we wanted to make the commitment. We signed a contract because we were clear about the commitment were making to the school in order to achieve our goals. In a month I've lost 10 lbs and I feel great! We love it and are here to stay!

Instructor Roy Hatcher has been a blessing to me and my son. Systema has changed our lives and…read moregiven my son a confidence and a way to control his sensory overload moments. The overall awareness and body control improvements are direct results of Roy Hatcher's Systema training. Roy's patience, knowledge, and genuine passion for life are the reasons why he is such an effective instructor. I recommend Hatcher's Systema to anyone who wants more out of their body and out of life.

I can't recommend this place enough! The classes are a perfect balance of exercise, relaxation, and…read moremindfulness. Roy is patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about everyone's progress. Every session left me feeling stronger and more centered. This is the place to go!

Confession-this review is strictly for there once a month lady safe class that focuses on self…read moredefense for women. The class is free for women to attend and only $10 for men who's like to attend. This gym offers all different kinds of classes for boxing, aikido, Muay Thai, and tai chi. The professors/senseis team up The first or second Saturday of the month to teach a self-defense class for women. The class is usually from 1 PM to 3 PM and consist of maneuvers and strikes. They are very informative and very patient when teaching. They don't mind going over the techniques over and over again until you are sure you get it right. You definitely feel like you were in a safe space with people who truly care about you, trying to teach you. They check in with the students to make sure that nobody is uncomfortable especially for those who have suffered an attack before. I can't say enough good things about this particular class. The only reason I have not signed up for one of their aikido classes is because the schedule doesn't work for me. You can follow them on Facebook to learn about their lady safe events, give it a shot and that will help you determine if you would like to continue coming to this gym for other classes.

I came here when I was 16 when they were located in their NoDa location. Took some boxing classes…read moreand I loved it but had to focus more on school and I couldn't wait to come back since. I started Muay Thai a couple of months ago and the training is impeccable. Learning from the ground up I have learned so much in two months. As much as I have always wanted to learn martial arts, I have always had a love for weight lifting and this place is perfect for that as well with a free weight room and many powerlifting amenities!! The best of both worlds, a great place to sweat, work hard on yourself, and learn about the arts. This place feels super intimate and you start feeling welcomed and comfortable after a few weeks. It's like a 2nd home for me :)

The owner is extremely rude and unpleasant to deal with…read more This program is for serious kids who are serious about drilling. If your child is there to have fun, make some friends this is NOT your program. You walk in get a name tag and drill drill drill. No one even introduces themselves. ​ I paid for a second session before my child told me she HATED it and I was refused a refund even though we had not started class again. How he gets away with that legally is beyond me. Offered me lessons instead of class but we will never go back so im out $250 for nothing. Theft!

My son has been taking private lessons with Coach Donte and it seems to really be helping. Coach…read moreDonte is great with him and teaches him a lot of different skills. My son looks forward to his training every week. Highly recommend.

We love our NC Budo family!!! My son has taken classes here for the past three years and has really…read morebenefited from the positive atmosphere and dedicated staff!

Great coaching and environment! I have trained with and now under Coach Lee, Coach Zebony and Coach…read moreChris for almost 3 years. Their love for the arts and sharing all they know is truly amazing. They encourage you to personalize your jiu jitsu not just do it like they do. They know we all have different bodies and abilities and the best way for one person to execute a move may not be the best for the next. They offer a great price for all their classes and even have great kids and women only classes too. They are a family run business and believe that God and family always come first. I followed them on their new business adventure and my jiu jitsu game has become so much stronger. I highly recommend you come out for your free 1st class and become part of the family!

I learned a lot of unique techniques. the people working are very friendly and understanding.read more

Wow what a great place to have near Charlotte Great plan…read moreand curriculum. You start at level one and work up as you get more proficient. Lots of classes and only about 6 per class so you get attention Huge place and lots going on. Observation room for parents Small store if you need a leotard Helpful staff Not more expensive than any other place Tough parking

Everest is best choice!!! They has kids safety always in mind, great owners and amazing…read moreprofessional coaches! My 6y Daughters were on the gymnastics class for three years. And this year her best friend join with her .they love it and enjoy it. Also Highly recommend for birthday party section!! My daughter has wonderful birthday party at last week !They handle the decorating, setting and cleaning the tables and cutting the cake.Also gym instructors will lead the kiddos in fun and games. everyone had good relax time !