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January 2024 by Sean H
New to area, best pick.
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October 2023 by Max Gorin
I signed both of my son's for kids classes and I was impressed by the community at spartan academy.
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September 2023 by Brandon Root
I’ve been training privately with Sparta Academy for months and nothing has changed my personal fitness or discipline more. After years of on-again-off-again gym work, JJ got me seeing results quickly. If you put in the work, he’ll get you where want to go.
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September 2023 by Shalom Hakim
We just started classes at this place! So far, my daughter loves it and it the instructors are very hands on and there’s plenty of instructors to children ratio, which is very helpful.
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September 2023 by Naader Banki
Love this gym. JJ is a great teacher and all the other students are awesome and welcoming. Highly recommend.
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August 2023 by Robert Mason
Highly recommend to all individuals who are looking to transform themselves & find there potential!! Hands down thee best place!! Along with that, everyone is really friendly & bring the best of the environment! Become a Spartan Warrior
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August 2023 by Geordan Wilson
Great gym for beginners and advanced athletes. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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July 2023 by Matthew Alderson
Needing to take the next step in my fitness journey, I walked into Sparta Academy feeling nervous and not exactly sure what to expect. JJ quickly made my fear and apprehension disappear as he is the most knowledgeable and friendly trainer I have ever met. JJ blends his fitness and training expertise by not only explaining proper body movement, but also teaching how each muscle and its movement are interconnected. JJ and the team at Sparta Academy are helping me achieve a pride and confidence in myself I have never felt.
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March 2023 by Camille R.
I've always been interested in learning Krav Maga. I found Sparta on Groupon about a year ago, and decided to try out a personal training session since the overall monthly price is such a deal, and so much more affordable than other places I had researched. As soon as I stepped foot in the Sparta gym, I felt so welcome. I knew nothing about anything to do with physical exercise, and I was met nonjudgmentally exactly where I was. I was sold and immediately planned more sessions. The woman who trains me, Dayra, is someone I continue to work with one-on-one, as she is a total badass and also so kind and patient. I started to branch out and try out the Krav group classes, where I met more people, like Phil, who create such a fun and supportive environment to learn in! I felt so inspired to continue this martial arts journey, which blew my mind!! I was actually enjoying exercise, which is something that I never knew I could experience. I have now added the Jiu-Jitsu classes to my schedule, which I love!! It's a very special experience to have a community that I look forward to seeing each week, where I learn so much about my physical abilities, I am walked through new moves that I could never have done before, and also get to practice overall mindfulness and living in the moment. JJ, the owner of Sparta, is such a supportive and knowledgeable mentor, and his banter's not bad either. Joining the Sparta community is a decision that has been transformative in building up my confidence and abilities, and I am so grateful to have found this way of adding healthy movement to my routine, in a way that brings joy.
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March 2023 by Arsalan Akhavan
Sparta Academy has been a transformational experience. I began with a couple of one-off classes in Muay Thai kickboxing, then bought the 10-class nonmember package, then I decided to add Cross Training classes, and finally went ahead and got the monthly unlimited package. JJ is a great teacher who not only shows you the right moves and form, but explains how everything connects in the larger picture. It is true that consistency is key, and that you will get out of this place what you put into it, but as someone who has never worked out in his life I've been really happy with what I've learned and how I've grown in the 11 months I've been coming here. Highly recommend to serious goal-setters with a good sense of humor!
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May 2022 by Alex J.
1 month in and down a dress size. JJ is the best!! Have made friends with several of the women who come here. As a super n*** I never thought ever I'd look forward to working out. So grateful!
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April 2022 by kira liebeskind
Highly recommend Sparta! This is a gym for all levels—everyone from competitive MMA fighters taking martial arts classes to those (like myself) with zero experience in weight lifting. It’s not intimidating though bc JJ, the owner, is such an expert that he can break down a movement to make it accessible to anyone. He somehow seems to know what I’m capable of before I know myself, so he knows exactly when to push me. That’s what makes every workout challenging and super effective. The gains I’ve made in just a few months have been unbelievable & fast! I’ve also tried a few kickboxing classes, which are a great full body workout. Added benefit is a supportive & friendly community working out here regularly so that always makes for a fun social atmosphere.
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April 2022 by Kira C.
Highly recommend Sparta! This is a gym for all levels--everyone from competitive MMA fighters taking martial arts classes to those (like myself) with zero experience in weight lifting. It's not intimidating though bc JJ, the owner, is such an expert that he can break down a movement to make it accessible to anyone. He somehow seems to know what I'm capable of before I know myself, so he knows exactly when to push me. That's what makes every workout challenging and super effective. The gains I've made in just a few months have been unbelievable & fast! I've also tried a few kickboxing classes, which are a great full body workout. Added benefit is a supportive & friendly community working out here regularly so that always makes for a fun social atmosphere.
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December 2021 by BRIONNE LONGFELLOW
It was hard getting back into a routine after the pandemic, but finding Sparta Academy was such a blessing, I cannot say enough good things about this gym. I initially booked personal training with JJ. Not only is he a great trainer and dedicated to helping me achieve my goals, but he also helped push me to get out of my comfort zone & try the other classes offered there as well. Not long after joining I found a great community of people who are fun to train with and keep me on track. If you’re considering or have been wanting to try any of the martial arts this is the best place to do it. All levels are welcome and the all trainers are very patient and helpful.
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November 2021 by Bri L.
It was hard getting back into a routine after the pandemic, but finding Sparta Academy was such a blessing, I cannot say enough good things about this gym. I initially booked personal training with JJ. Not only is he a great trainer and dedicated to helping me achieve my goals, but he also helped push me to get out of my comfort zone & try the other classes offered there as well. Not long after joining I found a great community of people who are fun to train with and keep me on track. If you're considering or have been wanting to try any of the martial arts this is the best place to do it. All levels are welcome and the all trainers are very patient and helpful.
