I love this place! After a lifetime of beach volleyball, surfing, windsurfing, paddling, et cetera, I had been struggling to make time and feign enthusiasm to get outside or into a tradition gym. Unfortunately but realistically, my fitness had really slipped the past few years, with lots of family and work obligations.
Now, after 7 years here, I write this as a humble, enthused 54 year old. I’m thrilled to share that I have officially lost 15 pounds; moreover, I recently had the epiphany of contemplating where I would be today without ATT: +5 instead of -15 would put me at a +20 pound differential! And more importantly, my cardio, strength, flexibility, and attitude have vastly improved.
As a testimony, I attend Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai (and a few MMA) classes 2 to 5 times per week, with occasional private lessons. The staff at ATT have moved the needle for me from a wee, unfit beginner to hopeful, energetic fanatic. If you have not had the pleasure of learning these sports, they are like a chess game with a lot of sweat and tears (surprisingly, not a lot of blood – ha!). Every day that I miss, I wonder what didn’t I learn. Every day that I attend, I leave the mat exhausted, invigorated, challenged, and intellectually stimulated. The coaches here are top-notch: to Jose, Joe, Cole, Donovan, J-Mac, Nick, and Josh, I say thank you for your patience, humor, persistence, and enthusiasm! I appreciate that you are clearly invested in my success.
What may surprise you is the quality of rolling and sparring partners at American Top TEAM: they (and we) are amazingly friendly, where the daily goals are to push our skill sets, fitness, and collegiality forward, no matter where we are - beginner or pro. Have you ever rolled with a Pro or Amateur MMA fighter or boxer? Come on in, and be humbled in a respectful environment. For sure, this is a serious gym with serious athletes, and the rest of us are perfectly welcomed too, so long as your ego is checked at the mat.
However, this isn't all about us. I am stoked to see so many children in the kids’ classes, boys and girls. They are learning about self-defense skills, respect for each other and their elders, grit and toughness, disappointment and recovery from mistakes, all in a super-friendly environment.
Last, I appreciate the fair prices for great equipment.
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Posted 2 years ago