Goyitas Martial Arts

"(indepth review) Feeling desperate to lose weight and gain discipline, a friend of mine recommended this place. The trainers were nice enough to let me try one class for free to get a feel of things. After the class I was absolutely dead. I was tired. Exhausted. Some muscles that I didn't know I had were burning. This is a good thing. I haven't felt like this for years. Immediately I signed up for 2 years. It is difficult, yes. You will be exhausted. You will be taken out of your comfort zone. You will work muscles that you didn't think existed but I guarantee that you will feel alive and will come back for more. When you sign up you will be given two uniform shirts and a pair of boxing gloves for free. Think of this place like a streaming service. You pay a subscription and you get access to a bunch of movies and tv shows (in this case classes). You can do Boxing, kickboxing, etc etc. There are more advanced classes that you need to be approved to attend. These will have a red font. A blue font is for kids. A black font is for teens and adults. Class may go something like this: The first 10ish minutes is jogging, stretches, push ups, etc. You get a 1 minute transition period to drink some water (BRING WATER) and your gloves. You'll train, usually in pairs. This means you actually have to go up to someone and ask "Hey want to be partners?" Then after class you may do some stretches and then the fun is over. I can really feel like I am progressing and getting stronger. I have more confidence and self control. So is it worth it? Absolutely. Will it push you to your limits? Yes. edit: I still come here. Best decision I've ever made in my life. I am much more flexible than before."

"I have trained at this school for over 10 years. Instruction is the best I have found. This school has students who compete and do very well. If competing isn't your thing that's fine. The majority of the students do not and has a great chemistry when you walk in the door. I think this is why Goytia's Martial Arts has been on Chicago's Southside for several decades and is reveered as one of the best schools for self defense and sport fighting. You must give them a try."

"I trained at Goytias a few years back. If you want affordable hands on self defense and martial arts instruction, I can't think of a better place. Instructor Joe Goytia is one of the best in the field of self defense and MMA."

"Great place to be. Accommodating of all skill levels. Joe is one of the best. You will have a positive experience and walk out having learned or gained something whether you are a kid, a casual boxercise goer, or an experienced combat sport athlete. Cannot recommend highly enough. I have been at Goytia's seven years and plan to stay much longer."