Martial Arts Center for Health - Orlando, Florida

Michelle M.

I absolutely loved the hip opening workshop! The space itself is so bright, clean, and welcoming. The positive welcoming energy coming from everyone in the room allowed me to feel completely at ease in a new space. I loved the knowledge that was shared about our organs and meridians and what effects certain movements would have on them. I loved the bits of knowledge and wisdom being shared while simultaneously being guided into different movements - you walk away with physical and mental growth. I definitely felt a tremendous shift in my overall energy and emotions after the class, as well as several sore muscles of course! But the soreness felt great, not painful but definitely indicative of growth. I am inspired by the experience and would absolutely love to be back!

Tiffany W.

If you’re looking to do something for both your physical and mental health - you’ve come to the right place.

It’s hard to put into words exactly what the Martial Arts Center for Health means to me. For so many years when I lived in Florida, this was a place of grounding and renewal, a place for fostering personal development and connecting with like-minded people. The instructors here are truly some of the most genuine people I’ve ever met.

Since moving to Denver, I have been unable to find a place that comes even remotely close to what I’ve experienced here. Luckily (and thanks to technology), I’m now able to link up with the Martial Arts Center for Health from Denver via Zoom for private lessons. I’m so grateful that technology has afforded us the ability to be able to do this!

I’d give way more than 5 stars here if I could. 🙂

Tanya F.

The best thing I did for myself this year is finding Martial Arts Center for HealthThis is the best thing I have done for mental, physical and overall health. I was interested in Tai Chi and saw that they also offer Kung Fu, Self Defense and qigong. I was surprised how much I fell in love with going to class and how badly my body needed going. It has truly been life changing and have great respect for the instructors who are very very caring, passionate super qualified and very knowledgeable. They all have been the best support and I feel very lucky to go such a place with so many caring people. I made some friendships that mean so much to me from all different walks of life and enjoy everyday I go to class. I am so much more flexible than when I first started and have noticed small positive changes to my body. I am able to concentrate so much more and even picked up old hobbies since I been really working on my discipline and concentration and this has helped tremendously. Every time I go to class I come out feeling better and proud of myself to have gone. I was taking anti anxiety medication earlier this year and made the personal choice of getting off and this has helped my anxiety so much. I love learning about all the breathing techniques and qigoing practice as well. I still have a long way to go and can’t wait to see what the new year brings. If any friends or family or acquaintances have any questions please reach out- best decision I made for sure. They have a flexible schedule, offer private classes, group classes and kids classes too!

jodys C.

I have been a member of MACH since August 2022. I've always enjoyed martial arts and was looking for a challenging, comprehensive work out. I have found MACH puts everything together for me. Focus, memory, and physical challenge.
Instructors Matt, Scott and Eva are amazing. They are focused on each student reaching their maximum capabilities every class. I love going to class.
I get a dexascan for bone density every 2 years. On Monday, I had my test. The results were that my bone density had increased 14% since 2 years ago! That is incredible and I can only attribute it to MACH. Results now from 2 years ago ( same machine and same technician). I went from Osteopenia to normal bone density. You can't get that from vitamins or just diet...I highly recommend MACH for anyone looking for low impact exercise, improvement of focus and memory, and learning martial arts to improve their health and daily living.❤️

katja R.

I am forever grateful that I found Martial Arts Center for Health and their amazing instructors who made learning for me accessible . Their professionalism and knowledge has allowed no me to gain new physical strength and most importantly psychological/emotional strength
Katja

Eva W.

I became a member in 1998 after breaking my back in a car crash. I am still a member in 2024. That is 26 years! Time tells the story. I can do things at the age of 47 that I could not do in my late teens. Never been on prescription medications. I am pain free. The love, knowledge, community and over all quality of the Martial Arts Center for Health is unique. It shaped me into the woman I am. Confident to welcome life experiences in, accept & face challenges that come along. Love myself in all stages. I am so grateful to be a part of the Martial Arts Center for Health today.

Keri H.

The Martial Arts Center for Health is transformative for your well-being, both physically and mentally. The staff members are caring, professional and encouraging. No matter your age, condition, present or past experience, this is the place you belong. The benefits are real and ever growing. If you, like most of us, are struggling with things in life, come and find balance, strength and tranquility.

Fillory M.

I have attended the Martial Arts Center for Health (MACH) for about 10 years. I am an allopathic trained physician and Medical Director of a local medical entity. I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have had this condition since I was in my mid 20’s. I was introduced to MACH by a friend, but at first I didn’t go because I thought that I could never do martial arts with my condition, and further, it might be destructive to my joints. I eventually did give it a chance and it is one of the best decisions I’ve made. I have gained in range of motion of some of the joints more severely affected by the condition, and 10 years later I am much stronger, with better balance and flexibility than I had when I started. The instructors take the time to modify the movements depending on what is happening to your body that day (as long as you tell them). They push you to greater strength as you are able, and ask you to decrease your effort depending on the day, your level of fitness, and your situation. My sons have also gone to the MACH for about 10 years. They are now adults, but over the years and in conversation with my sons I’ve seen how the same movements have worked in curiously different ways for two individuals with very different personalities. The introvert gained more confidence, and the extrovert was able to look inward a bit more. I highly recommend this practice and this community to everyone without reservation. There is a great diversity of people here in age, personality, level of physical activity, and the movements are adapted to all.

Ronald Ryan, MD