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 VISŪ Films 
 
August 12, 2024
 
 
  
Amazing enviroment, vibes and knowledge. Good sweat, smiles and learning experience. Got to learn from Greg Nelson himself. People where very kind and sharing. Hope to be there soon again and that they visit us in Playa Venao!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ashley Robarge 
 
July 25, 2014
 
 
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My 5 year old son just completed summer camp and became a white belt! We are looking forward to starting him in the "tiny ninja" classes. They have excellent programs for kids. I would and have recommended this to everyone with kids that want to get into martial arts. The staff and coaches are amazing! I am tempted to take some muay thai classes myself. Thank you for everything so far and see you soon!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sam Guinan-Nyhart 
 
December 22, 2023
 
 
  
Excellent training center. Friendly, welcoming and skilled! I dropped in over the holidays and spent a great couple hours here.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Justin Kratzke 
 
January 23, 2015
 
 
  
Whether you're looking to be a professional combat athlete or just someone that is on the fence about giving martial arts a try for the first time; you owe it to yourself to come and see why "Fight Magazine" ranked The Academy as one of the "Top 5 gyms in the USA." Being a lifelong martial artist, it has always been my goal to seek out the best instructors I possibly could. Even before I started training at the Academy, I had always had the utmost respect for Greg Nelson and the other coaches on staff.  After a successful career as a competitive combat athlete, I had reached a point in my life where I needed to find a new place to continue my growth as a martial artist.  I contacted everyone I could to help me find the gym that would be the right fit for me.  The moment I stepped through the door, I knew I had made the right decision.  The instructors and coaching staff are the best around, period!  The success of the competitive athletes is a direct reflection of the leadership and knowledge that is demonstrated and taught in each and every class. The part that I enjoy the most about the gym though, is being able to see the average person who is brand new to martial arts; go through the process of learning the skills and then incorporating and applying those skills learned in other aspects of their everyday lives.  Getting in shape and having fun are great benefits that come along with training, but the confidence that people gain through the academy's structured curriculum is one of many reasons why the academy stands out above other gyms.  I also love how the coaches always manage to make everyone feel welcome and like they are part of a family, not just another student in a class.   No matter what your goals may be, you owe it to yourself to see why The Academy is the best around.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Carlos Rios 
 
April 10, 2017
 
 
  
This place has changed me completely and it can do the same for you if you are serious about improving your health both physically and psychologically. I was totally lost before I trained here. I thought I knew who I was, but I had no idea. Today, after training at The Academy for 13 months, I see a person I love when I look in the mirror. This is more valuable to me than anything I have ever received or accomplished in my life. The coaches here are world class and want to help you no matter who you are. Weather you are extremely out of shape, extremely in shape, or anything in between, this place will improve your life. Stop by and see for yourself. That's what I did and it was probably the best decision I have ever made.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Trustindex rating score: 4.5 of 5, based on 442 reviews