Monica F
October 25, 2017 15:38
Initially I was not going to write a review to give a struggling business the chance to get better. Unfortunately after a childish messaging back and forth with the owner, it is no longer acceptable to keep quiet and let anyone else suffer.
I went to this gym for their interview process. Their standard was to attend a week of class and they would get back to me with further details.
My initial impression- gross. It smelled disgusting and the place was dirty - everywhere. I would not even use the restroom. Everything is worn and reeks of sweat and b.o. Like no one knows how to clean.
The structure of the krav maga program was not for me. I have taken Krav Maga for a few years and the class methodology wasn't efficient for me. Just because you have20 years of experience doesn't mean you can adequately teach it. There was no training to standard; they train to a rushed time. I lost interest immediately. Krav relies on muscle memory- and this training program doesn't structure that.
After a week of trying to look on the bright side I tried to be enthusiastic about working there and upping the cleanliness.
Fortunately for me they never called me back, text messaged or emailed me for follow-up. So unprofessional.
The owner Darryl Johnson made a video where he was criticizing people who went in for interviews. I responded with a comment saying that I didn't even receive a phone call or an email or any response to my own interview. He deleted my comment and sent me a message apologizing for not getting back to me and backhandedly stated that krav was not for me.
I was appalled at his unprofessionalism in his messaging. I will take screenshots and update my review so that you can have an unbiased opinion on our exchange. His responses to me resemble that of a high school spat.
The good thing that came out of this, is that I did not have to pay $179 for a disappointing membership. Instead I pay $79 for unlimited classes in a pristine professional and well formatted kickboxing gym.
Do yourself a favor, save your money and find a gym worthy of you.
*** In Response to your response***
You, Darryl Johnson, quoted me that rate. Which is obscene that you would lie about it. That goes right back to lacking Moral Integrity.
You go on Video rants about people who apply for positions at your gym, but comment here that you handle yourself professionally.
I have no respect for your unprofessionalism and lack of discipline.
I have no respect for someone who calls themselves a martial artist but does not follow the ethical and moral lifestyle.