Gracie Barra Lake Orion
2025-10-01T14:19:46.694Z
Update on my review of the school after being member for 2 years:I wrote a review a year ago, and I’m happy to say everything I shared still stands — and the school has only gotten better. The community has grown, and it’s amazing to see how welcoming and supportive everyone continues to be. New members are embraced and helped from day one, which speaks volumes about the culture here."""This is my first martial arts experience, and I truly couldn’t imagine a better place to start. From the beginning, it felt like I had always been part of the team. Professors and training partners are incredibly kind and encouraging. A few highlights that continue to make me feel included and proud of my progress:Professors and coaches pay close attention to technique, offering corrections, tips, and injury prevention guidance.No over-competitiveness — everyone trains hard while looking out for each other’s well-being.Despite my poor memory for names, I can now name almost everyone in a full class — a sign of how connected and team-oriented the environment is.Extra help after class from coaches on areas I struggle with has been a huge boost to my development.It’s inspiring to see teammates already competing and winning medals — a reflection of the school’s strong technical foundation.I was nervous to try, but all it took was walking through the door. You’ll borrow a gi, join a class, and begin your journey. (There are free intro classes too!)The facility is still as clean and well-maintained as the day it opened — a testament to the pride and care put into the space."""If you’re considering martial arts, look no further. This is a place where you’ll grow, be supported, and feel like part of something special from day one.First review:It is my first martial arts experience and could not imagine a better place to start!From day one, it feels that you were part of the community all along. Professors and mates are very welcoming. I will list few things that made me included and happy with my progress:- Professors and coaches are closely watching movement details and help with corrections, tips, or how to avoid unintended injuries.- There is no over competitiveness, I can safely say that everyone trains hard while watching each others wellbeing.- Knowing that I have terrible memory on keeping names in mind, I could tell almost all names in a full class. I believe that it is good sign that we train and get to know each other like big team!- It is great that I am able to train with coaches after the classes on areas that I feel weak or inefficient, it helps my progress greatly.- It is also great some of us already joining competitions and earning medals and indicating good technical development :)- I was nervous to try but just walk in the door, you will barrow a gi, attend the class and here is your start, you will enjoy it! (there are free intro classes too)- It is brand new facility, clean and good thing is that it still same as the first day it opened :)Look no other place to start your journey!