Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness
4425 Industrial Dr, Alton, IL 62002, USA
4425 Industrial Dr, Alton, IL 62002, USA
I joined Alton Family Martial Arts about a year ago and it has been an incredible experience. The instructors are superb, both knowledgeable and helpful. Every class is a challenging workout mentally and physically. I am have never been more motivated to make the effort to go to the gym as I have been during the last year. All ages and experience levels are welcomed by both the instructors and other students. They have different classes every day of the week to choose from - or you can be part of them all (BJJ, No-Gi BJJ, MMA, beginners, and more). I am truly grateful to have found such a rewarding, productive, and fun activity.
I’ve had an amazing experience training at this martial arts studio! Instructor Adam is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching. He creates a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all skill levels, making sure everyone progresses at their own pace while still being challenged. The classes are well-structured, fun, and a great workout. Whether you’re looking to build self-defense skills, improve fitness, or gain confidence, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!
Adam is an incredible instructor and mentor. His passion for jujutsu is evident in the way he teaches—clear, patient, and always pushing his students to improve. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, he makes sure you understand the techniques while also fostering a great team atmosphere. His knowledge, dedication, and energy make every class a rewarding experience. If you’re looking for top-notch training with a coach who genuinely cares, Adam is the guy! Highly recommend!
I joined AFMA a little over a year ago the teachers are great, the classes are fun, and everyone here is very helpful and positive! Best gym I've ever joined
I can't say enough good things about Alton Family Martial Arts! The instructors are incredibly skilled, patient, and truly care about each student's progress. The classes are challenging yet fun!
I highly suggest Alton Family Martial Arts and Fitness to anybody. I work with Adam in a different business, and he always references things that he learns from martial arts training. He is incredibly dedicated to helping people do better and get the most out of themselves.
Great people and training environment!
Alton Family is a fantastic and very welcoming gym. Cort does a great job of making people feel comfortable no matter their experience level. Highly recommend this gym.
I've been training off and on for 5 years at AFMA. Couldnt ask for a better group of people and mentors to coach me through the process. This place is like a home away from home, and it lives up to the "family" part in the name.
Alton Family Martial Arts is more than a gym where you learn martial arts; it is a family! From the amazing instructor to the individual members they all strive to make each other better in every aspect of life. Cort Wahle is one of the most technical and patient people I have ever met, his style is unmatched and I wouldn't want to learn martial arts from anyone else. I have spent the last three years training under him and I would recommend his coaching and AFMA to anyone looking to better themselves. The gym has many levels of members and they all cater to the experience level that you bring to the gym. I can't say enough about this gym and hope that if you have a curiosity about martial arts whether its kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu that you take advantage of the free week!! Come join the family and enhance your life both on and off the mat!!
This was a life changing event for me. Cort Wahle is an amazing teacher. Cort makes this a family environment and a fun place to learn
I started Jiu-jitsu class recently all of the coaches here are incredible. Everyone is friendly and I always feel welcome! Cort is an excellent trainer and always keeps me guessing. Great place, highly recommended.
Jiu Jitsu is life changing. Cort Wahle is an elite practitioner and coach.
Been going for about two months now and I love every minute. As a former college wrestler I’ve been looking for something that can push me but also teach me and I found it. Cort Wahle and everyone there just makes you feel so welcome. If you’re looking to start combat sports or just wanna get into shape this is the spot.
Great people. Great place. Not only does the head coach, Cort, have a pool of knowledge and expertise but he also has the top 2 or 3 best eyebrows in the area.
Cort Wahle is an amazing instructor and is amazing with kids.
Cort is friendly and extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to teach you individually to make sure you are learning the techniques properly! I loved class so much I enrolled my son into the kids classes and he has fallen in love with it as well.
Cort is awesome! Always makes the class fun and is great at answering any questions!
It is a great gym for kids and adults! Cort Wahle is an amazing instructor for both the adults and kids! He has been an amazing coach for my daughter and has taught her alot!
My son and husband started classes here and it has changed our lives. It has helped my husband stay healthy and helped my son learn discipline and he loves being able to share it with his dad. Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness has such a great atmosphere and the staff is great, very friendly and welcoming even if you know nothing about BJJ. One of the coaches Cort is awesome. He is very patient with our son especially since he isn’t the best at staying focused but he makes it fun for everyone. I would definitely recommend!
I tried their free trial and I am blown away by the welcoming environment and how much I learned. The staff is extremely good at what they do and the entire community was very respectful. I plan to get a membership due to my experience!
I love coming into this gym, even if it's just to say "hi" I'm guaranteed to be greeted with a smile. Cort is such a great coach and teacher. He always makes class fun and keeps me laughing. Adam is very professional and always makes me feel welcome; both on and off the mat. I would high recommend Alton Family Martial Arts to everyone and anyone of all ages who want to have fun and participate in a great fitness class.
Love it there! Best gym in Alton! Cort is one of the best trainers around!
My family uses Alton Family Martial Arts and has had just the absolute best experience!! Would highly recommend!
Really really loved it. Everyone was so welcoming and made me feel like part of the family as soon as I walked in. Will definitely come back!
Great staff and a killer team! Definitely a must have!
This is the greatest place on the planet. Would definitely recommend bringing your family here to start your fitness journey.
Best dojo in the area. The senseis are knowledgeable and honorable.
My son attends the Brazilian jiu jitsu class and loves it! Highly recommend!
Alton family martial arts has been great in helping my son progress in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Their coaches are nice and knowledgeable.
Alton family martial arts is my new preferred way of working out. Their classes make working out so much more fun! The coaches and members are all very helpful and kind. Also They keep things clean and have the softest mats. I highly recommend Alton family martial arts and fitness to anyone looking to try kick boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or mixed martial arts.
This gym offers first-class instruction and operation. The kid's class is great for fitness, self-defense, and building confidence. The adult classes are the same. It's a family environment where we roll hard without ego or cliques. It's perfect for both beginner and experienced BJJ practitioners.
My 8 yr old son goes here for classes! His instructor, Joel, is so attentive and kind! The entire team is so friendly and makes this an amazing place to take your kiddos!
This is the best martial arts program I’ve ever been in. 10/10
The coaches are very friendly and motivated! They make sure that you are comfortable and are willing to work with you at your own pace. They also keep the gym really clean.
Amazing place to train! Great atmosphere, the best instructors! Feels like a family. Would highly recommend.
Best martial arts gym in the area!
Love the owner and his family! Great people!
I just recently started going there. They have lots of equipment. The staff are very friendly. The Judo program is getting started but already has lots of interest! The Judo mats are layered with foam which makes it great for practicing. The sensei’s have a ton of knowledge. They have both men and women training and the adults and kids have separate classes which is nice. Highly recommend this place.
Great facility that brings quality martials arts to the Alton area
Adam is a wealth of knowledge and I HIGHLY recommend his program. Everything this man touches turns to gold 😀
This program will bring a new level of professionalism and culture to our area. I cannot begin to explain what martial arts has done for me in my life and I am excited to help share the benefits with others in our community.
State of the art facility and amazing instructors!
Very excited about this place, I have done business with the owner Adam and if you know Adam he always LIVING, LOVING, AND LAUGHING, Family 1st Jujitsu 2nd! Cant wait for my 1st lesson!
Great place! Clean, professional, and staff is amazing.
Amazing experience!! Adam is a great instructor, very patient, and creates a comfortable learning environment! Can't wait to go back!
This is the place you need to be!!! They offer everything ever needed to grow as an individual in Martial Arts. You will leave here feeling confident and wanting to come back again! Thank you
I did my first workout in 15 years the outer day . I enjoyed the workout , the gym and the instructor. This gym made me feel as I was part of the family as soon as I walked in the door. I look forward to tomorrow workout . I feel better than I have in years .
I was intimidated by some other martial arts places, but that was not at all the case with Adam and his crew. If you are looking for a FAMILY oriented place to work out and have a great time with some of the best around, this is it!
This is a top notch, family oriented place to train. Adam is a great friend of mine and his passion for doing things for others is unprecedented. Amazing guy and amazing place to train.
First class all the way, a great way to get fit.
Adam and team are experienced, educated, and wonderful to work with. Check them out for all of your martial arts needs!
They're dedicated to providing fantastic classes and instruction to the community. Some top level trainers here! Excited to go here further in the future. Will definitely recommend to anyone I know in the area.
Admittedly it IS a good workout, but there is no stretching, and safety definitely takes a back seat here. It wasn't an awful time but I wouldn't go back.
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