We bought a deal on groupon for a month of kickboxing or karate. (Revised to ONE STAR after ALL MY CHILDREN DEVELOPED HAND FOOT AND MOUTH VIRUS... over a week of sickness after about a week and a half of classes here... nightmare!!!!)
The gentleman who greets folks at the door certainly deserves FIVE STARS; a younger man with a beard. He assisted me in cleaning up my son's spill, went out of his way to make me aware of the schedule and helped me get my information to the desk while juggling my little ones. Out of the three times we've attended classes here, he is BY FAR the most professional and noteworthy associate.
The studio, however falls short in comparison. Patrons arriving for kickboxing must pass through the karate studio. The Karate studio is over flowing to the brim with people, reminding me more of cattle being herded rather than people. The classes aren't scheduled so there is not enough time to clean the mats in between... or even for people to shuffle out the front door before the next herd arrives. Cleaning up my son's water spill brought to my attention just how disgusting this studio is as far as cleanliness. If I am not mistaken, my comments about the studio's cleanliness seemed to be overheard... and seemingly laughed at by management.
The children (ages 3-8) enjoyed the class however. The instructor was sensitive to their ages and properly instructed the students to alternative exercises. The music was appropriate for the most part, and I too enjoyed watching the children while they punched away! Instructor could have added a little more teaching; for example pointing out what muscle is being stretched for a sense of increased body awareness.
We will finish out our groupon, but thus far it seems the other reviewers are right in their assertion that the owners care more about making a buck than long time customers. (BECAUSE OF THE CHILDREN GETTING SICK FROM THIS PLACE, NEVER GOT TO FINISH THE GROUPON... ugh)