Body Arts Gym

Sep 5th, 2018

I went for a free trial class a while ago. PROS: 1) First, it's a quality workout for sure. I liked the change up in the routines to keep it from getting boring. 2) The instructor was patient and knowledgeable. I had practiced a totally different style for years and showed up with a lot of the old habits , but he accommodated the learning curve well. 3) Instructor was not one of those Muscle-headed "I know 100 ways to disembowel a bear with a bottle cap!!!" types who run 90% of these types of places. 4) The equipment was plentiful and in good condition. They even let me borrow a pair of gloves for practice. 5) Respectful atmosphere. That's hard to come by in these schools, maybe I should've put that first? CONS: My only critique is on Muay Thai itself. I had some insights during this class and from what I researched online. 1) The foundation of Muay Thai seems to be conditioning above all things. That's perfectly legitimate, but it's not mutually exclusive to Muay Thai. You can get "tough" and learn a different martial art. 2) The strikes and defenses of Muay Thai lean heavily on strenuous conditioning to prevent catastrophic injury to yourself- even if you do it 100% perfectly. There is a huge emphasis on physical "toughness" as your primary defense, which leaves unconditioned, novice practitioners way more vulnerable than you'd want to believe. The place does market to beginners but if you want to learn an art that will make you an effective fighter in less than 5 years, keep looking. *Yes after 5 years of very diligent practice and conditioning your skill will be formidable. However the chances that you'll avoid a permanent, crippling injury along the way are slim. The instructor himself had a bad knee and something wrong with his shoulder that he was visibly in great pain with, at the end of the class he could barely walk straight- and this was a light class with no sparring. I thought to myself "Is that what I want to be like in 10 years? Wincing and limping around?" SO ... Nice enough place, and a fair price for the training they offer. Come here to get in shape and socialize. However if you're looking for ***self defense*** and you're not already tough as an oak door- Muay Thai is more of a liability than an asset when you take off all the padding.
Oct 27th, 2017

I've know the Instructor of Body Arts Gym and his family for years. He's a great motivator, very goal oriented and more than likely one of the most interesting people I've ever met in my entire life. When I walked into Body Arts the first day I received World Class Training, the kind Lebron James, Mike Tyson, Bernard Hopkins and other Elite athletes receive. Of course it's Muay Thai so there's no time for bullshit, bullying, judging or any type of energy besides bringing the best beast inside of you out through hard work. Family environment great place to make friends, ultimately, Body Arts has been a place for me to seek Physical, Mental and Spiritual Self-enlightenment. I'm overjoyed to be training here.
Oct 3rd, 2016

Great gym with great teachers.
Aug 17th, 2016

I have been a member of Body Arts for over a year now. I walked in looking for a new fitness outlet and was interested and willing to give Muay Thai a go. A new fitness outlet turned out to be peanuts in comparison to all I have gained in the last year. In my time with the gym I have gained knowledge, skill, respect, and a whole family. Our gym is unique in that there is a coach, Angel, that has his whole heart into the home he has built, and within the home is a group of people from all walks of life that care and respect one another in a sort of family way. Everyone that participates is there to encourage and build each other up. We have all levels within the gym, all sorts of personalities, varied professions, but when we come into the gym we are all equals and are a true family. Crazy to say that within the years time I went from being unsure and a complete beginner to taking my first fight within the next week. I attribute all of that not necessarily just to learning the sport and working hard but mostly to the support group and family I have made in the beautiful home that Angel has built.
Mar 28th, 2016