Function First Martial Arts and Fitness Reviews Summary

Instructors and Training Quality

Pros:

• "All the instructors are experts and break everything down for all levels."
• "The way Matt and the team manage to give everyone their time and knowledge in such an engaging friendly environment is incredible given the amount of people."
• "The lessons themselves are well structured and excellently delivered by the instructors who make everything understandable."
• "The instructors there are very friendly and professional and always give you help to get better and be the best they can."
• "The coaching staff are friendly, knowledgeable and more than happy to go that extra mile to explain each concept for those that require it."
• "The coaches are extremely friendly, able and always willing to help you improve that little bit more."
• "The trainers are all totally committed and do a fantastic job, their instruction is clear and they are so patient and hands on in developing each and every person in their classes."

Cons:

• "I went to function first to learn how to defend myself, I attended it for a year and a half and every time I did the hour it made me feel more inadequate."
• "I had a bad experience with an instructor who always found a way to mock me, now when a friend or family member asks if I know where to go for martial arts training I tell them first anywhere but function first."

Facilities and Equipment

Pros:

• "The equipment is 1st class and the training is done in such a way that even the most inexperienced feels comfortable having a go."
• "Fitness first Lincoln is a great gym, it has good up to date equipment, good friendly coaches, and very cheap."
• "The Academy has just undergone a re-fit, I can't wait to see it :-)"
• "Great facilities including cryotherapy to help heal various conditions."
• "The facilities on site are second-to-none, I’ve tried the cryotherapy lab which has been useful for recovery."
• "Good facilities."
• "They have loads of equipment and products to help with the boxing lessons."

Cons:

• "However, most of the background music is Ska."

Community and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The atmosphere is friendly the training 1st class, everything is broken down nicely and explained why."
• "Function First is so welcoming and family orientated and designed for everyone of any: ability, age or gender."
• "A warm and welcoming environment from the moment you walk in."
• "It's a relaxed and friendly environment run by wonderful people who care massively about the quality of the work they teach."
• "The atmosphere of a session is positive both amongst staff and pupils."
• "The place has a great atmosphere, with everyone willing to help each other."
• "The atmosphere is amazing and truly feels like a family."

Cons:

• "Send help !!!!! I'm being forced to write this ! Currently being held in an arm bar :-( please send help !!"

Personal Development and Support

Pros:

• "Since my son has been a little dragon his confidence has soared and his concentration levels are much better."
• "The training has been the toughest but most enjoyable I’ve ever done."
• "Not only has Function First helped me on my physical journey, but I have been on a great mental one as well."
• "The discipline and patience and above all the dedication these guys put into training people is one of the best experiences I've had."
• "They make you realise that your boundaries are a little further away than you thought and push you way beyond what you think you're capable of."
• "I am fitter, stronger and much more confident now."
• "Lessons are engaging, fun and bloody hard work but I feel my ability is improving every day and my fitness is skyrocketing."

Cons:

• "DISCLAIMER: It is hard work. It is exhausting. You will feel pain in places you had forgotten you had."