Love it! Great place for rolling , got a ring and loads of bags set up for the Muay Thai, got a whole section for CrossFit too. Can't whack it!

Up until about four or five months ago, I absolutely loved my gym. Then the entire class structure changed, and it made me realize that the school had steadily reduced the options available to me over the past year or so... fewer open mat times, less back-to-back class options, less flexibility in which classes I could attend (rigid groupings based on experience), a narrow focus on preparing for ring competition instead of street self-defense situations, removal of the weights, removal of the mirrors for form work, removal of the open workout area, etc...

I cancelled my membership yesterday. I could no longer justify the costs based on what I was receiving. I'll continue to train there for the remaining weeks that I've paid for, and then I'm done.

I'm pretty disappointed - I'd been there more than five years and this was the first time I ever thought poorly of the place.

So I'm currently shopping for an alternative. There is a CrossFit box down the road that may work, and a BJJ school nearby as well.

Sucks. That place was a big part of me.

Kinda sucks.

I really like my dojo. Before the only problem was that their schedule kinda sucked, but I found out recently that they have a second location near me where I can train on the other days they didn't have classes. The whole place has a very supportive vibe and more experienced members work with the less experience members to help with the techniques.

My regular gym is amazing too. It's absolutely massive (25,000 sq feet or something ridiculous like that) and they have 10 classes a day in different stuff, with a handful of fighting/martial arts classes. It's a great place for me to supplement my training.

I love working out at my Dojo. I just wish it was closer to home. I am lucky that Shihan gave me a key to the dojo so I can work out after hours. It allows me to do more weapons training, which makes my wife happy as I am no longer damaging the walls and floor when I practice with the weapons. The only thing I would want is thicker mats. The jigsaw mats are not that good for rolls and break falls.
I do not have a regular gym membership so I do all strength and cardio at home.

When I go to "class", we train outdoors. I really like outdoor training. I think that working in the heat, cold, rain, and dark, and moving over uneven ground and a loose surface (sand/gravel) adds a new level of intensity.

I also have a dojo in my back yard. We have a nice sized shed, and I finally got around to cleaning it out and hanging up my bag and makiwara. I also have floor pads for practicing throws and takedowns. Very convenient--I can see through the door and windows into our fenced in yard where the kids play.

My school and Master are the BEST. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Love my dojang and instructors. The leads are a husband and wife team who have been practicing TKD since elementary school. They are truly an inspiration, and watching them practice is like watching a dance performance. They have assembled a team of assistant instructors who are wonderful, talented teachers. Never though one of them is only 14 years old, he is a phenomenal talent.

our school believes strongly in community service, and they require that all black belt candidates perform community service or run an action project involving the rest of the school. They also give back by waiving tuition for students who couldn't otherwise afford to attend. They are allowed to attend free of charge as long as they are consistent in coming to class and testings. The scholarship students are recommended by local churches and social service agencies, paying students under financial distress also receive consideration.

The only thing that I would change is that I would dearly love it if every one of our instructors were required to take a course or seminar on child development and psychology, and part of that should include a lesson about children with physical or developmental disabilities, learning differences, and mental illnesses. Being a parent, babysitter, church volunteer, or whatever, does not make one an automatically good teacher for all types of students.

We train in a studio in a local gym. The facilities are pretty good, with access to mats, punching bags, those stands that you punch and kick, etc. Too bad using the gym isn't included in our martial arts membership, though rumor has it we are allowed to use the sauna.