Team Taino Martial Arts & Fitness

Self defense has always been a high priority in the world we’re in. Before my son was born I was on the hunt for the best place to take him. I found Team Taino, did my research, and knew this was where I’d send him when he was born. After he was born, Covid hit and I did what most new moms in 2020 did, I hid my kid inside. I had anxiety, he had anxiety. Last summer I knew I had to get him into something to help his anxiety. Team Taino immediately popped back into mind. Within 2 months his confidence grew, his anxiety eased, he had a passion. A year later and the first thing he asks every morning when he wakes up is if he’s going to MMA today. His anxiety is gone, he’s learning a skill he can use for the rest of his life, he’s making friends and having fun while he’s doing it. I can’t put into words how this place has changed things for him, but I can tell you it’s not just a gym, it’s a family. The coaches are professional fighters, UFC fighters, D1 athletes. People that know what they’re doing. And they don’t just focus on teaching the sport, they focus on discipline, creativity, values, creating decent humans and overcoming any obstacles. You can feel the good energy when you walk in the door. Since my son has started, myself and my 3 year old daughter are taking classes, too. My only regret is that we didn’t start sooner.

I’ve been here about a year, and can honestly say it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. In addition to learning from the top martial arts coaches in the area, team Taino is truly a family ; consisting of beginners, veterans, and everything in between. We are a community of great people that challenge and support each other every day to be the best we can possibly be inside and outside of the gym.

There is no gym to compare this too. Where else will you find teachers, lawyers, and doctors training on the same mats with UFC fighters? I’ll wait….I have been training for over a decade now and I’ve been to many gyms. Team Taino is the best. Come in and see for yourself. You’ll be glad you did.

Can’t say enough about how happy I am with our decision to join Team Taino. I originally signed my daughter up to help with confidence and within just a few months it helped her tremendously. We eventually signed my other daughter up, and she is absolutely thriving as well! Now the whole family, including my husband and I, take their classes. Eddy and Taylor push everyone to be their best, but know how to balance discipline and fun. Best gym around!

Both my husband and son train at Team Taino and we are proud to be part of the family. It has given our 8yo son a great sense of confidence and a strong suit of skills to support him through life and in other sports. Coach Taylor and Coach Eddy keep the kids disciplined and connected as a team and “family”. From an adult perspective, never will you train beside so many professional (including UFC) fighters.