Impact Zone Training Center

Fantastic experience: I'm 47 years old. I'm a Software Engineer/Project Manager for decent-size company. When I was younger I was a division 1 college wrestler (Indiana Univiersity). It's been a long time, but I was fortunate enough to work with some Olympic medalists and had 2 Olympic coaches during my time at IU. I also competed successfully at the national level in both freestyle and greco roman. I had not been on a mat for about 25 years when I decided that Jiu Jitsu looked like fun. Living in the Lafayette, Indiana area I looked around and went to several places. I liked them all. I actually ended-up at Impact Zone last, but I knew after the first session that I was home. No other place in this area offers the number of talented people this facility does. Impact Zone is in a league of its own. After leaving wrestling behind I went years without working out. When I started working out again, about 7 years ago, I did so by running. I really hate running, but it was sort-of a "simple" way to fitness, so I did it. I have now completed 7 full marathons. After running a few years, I found crossfit, and I followed it for quite a while. I got a little tired of crossfit, and experimented with other things. I completed both the P90x and Insanity programs, and after that I got into power lifting for a while (480 pound deadlift). Some bad Asthema then knocked me down for a while, but I bounced back over the last year. I was still searching for some fitness thing that was a great workout that I would actually look forward to every day without it getting stale. I have only been around a few months, but Impact Zone is my fitness home. They do have all equipment for crossfit and free-weight workouts and offer fitness classes and personal training. However, the specialty here is JiuJitsu/MMA. I really wish I would have found Jiu Jitsu 7 years ago. It is a great combination of flexibilty, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, power, and knowledge (there is always something new to learn). What makes Impact Zone stand out is the team environment with great people from all walks of life. I have done a lot of different types of workouts. In my opinion, there are none better than those offered at Impact Zone. If you want to read a magazine while you workout, this is not the place for you. However, if you are want to be in the best shape possible, and have the support of a great team then this is the place to be. If you want to complete in Jiu Jitsu/MMA don't even bother wasting your time anywhere else, this is the place to be. It is always a little scary walking in to a new place for the first time, but beginner or old-timer you will be welcomed here. Young or old, beginner or old-timer like me stop in a give it a try.

Fantastic experience: I started training here to get into better shape and learn Jiu-Jitsu. I went in knowing nothing and completely out of shape doing two classes a week (at first that's all I could handle as I needed a lot of recovery time). As my strength and endurance increased my recovery time decreased so I looked for more to challenge me and started attending their conditioning workouts with my wife. We have a great time and look forward to going to the gym together each week (or as much as life will allow). I've been training for a year now and I'm in the best shape of my life. Impact Zone has a great team atmosphere that helps motivate you and push you toward your goals. Seriously is the best thing I could've done for myself. Don't waste time saying you need to get into shape before you start something like this. The workouts scale to every skill level, and if you come in you'll be motivated to get into shape. No gimmicks, just lots of hard work, with great coaches, and a great team!

Fantastic experience: The Impact Zone is a fantastic environment for the whole family. My husband, son, daughter, and I all take an assortment of classes and we all love it. The workouts are tough, but they are also fun and rewarding. I look forward to going into the Impact Zone every single day!

Fantastic experience: I am a 30 something working mom who Impact Zone has truly made an "Impact" on. I have been taking Brazillian Juijitsu classes at Impact Zone since October, and cannot say enough about how it has already changed not only my life, but changed our whole family. My husband and boys already had been attending Impact Zone and then I was invited to a Women's Only Open Mat hosted by Impact Zone, and fell IN LOVE immediately with BJJ. I did struggle at first thinking that I should lose weight before I went to classes, but decided to just start going. And I am so glad that I did. The classes are such a great workout, and I have already lost 15 pounds! I was also so nervous and intimidated to start classes because I have zero background in any wrestling/martial arts/sports at all, but from day one everyone has been nothing but welcoming to me and helpful. I already feel like I have a second family here. Professor Carlos Soto and Professor Thabet Al Taher bring top notch training to the mats, you could not ask for better coaches, along with a great team. I feel that every woman should take BJJ, for self defense, self confidence, and fitness. I also have to throw in here that my son is 6 years old and in the last 6 months of going to Kids Class has become a new kiddo. His self confidence has soared! He always looks forward to his nights at Impact Zone. And now that mommy and daddy are also doing Brazillian Juijitsu there are always take downs at our house :) Impact Zone truly offers something for the whole family! And becomes your 2nd family/home away from home!

Fantastic experience: I came for the BJJ and stayed for everything else. The team is very welcoming to newbies to MMA and provides an atmosphere for rapid growth. The strength and conditioning is world class, and the coaches are very knowledgeable. It's the only place to go to near Purdue whether you're visiting or sticking around.

Fantastic experience: I want to express my sincere gratitude to Carlos Soto, the head coach at Impact Zone, and the school’s athletic community. I believe the local community has massively benefited from this thriving, enriching, and inspiring environment where passionate men and women train together and support one another’s development, and younger folks are taught the value of discipline and conscientiousness by responsible, hardworking adults. When I first entered Impact Zone and was introduced to the science and art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), my life was completely turned upside down. I was made aware of vast new horizons of reality that lay outside the perpetual bubble of civility that modern society always spoiled me with. My first reaction was panic, followed by a strong desire to quit. However, I did not give up, and with Coach Los’s support and encouragement, I made significant progress. I intend to continue my athletic endeavors and keep studying the science of mechanical superiority within the confines of the human body. For starting me on this incredible journey, Coach Los and the Impact Zone family have my eternal gratitude. I will always consider Impact Zone my home.

Fantastic experience: I strongly recommend Impact Zone to anyone trying to make changes in their life whether they be physical or otherwise. The positive influence this gym and coaching staff have had on me are incredible. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, or learn a new skill, the incredibly supportive community and coaches will be with you every step of the way. As long as you show up and put in the work you will achieve your goals.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Impact for 5 weeks and have reduced my # of chiropractic visits due to the progress I’ve made. Personal trainers help with form & challenge me in workouts. Love that I found this gym!

Fantastic experience: Excellent place to train kickboxing! Everybody is very respectful, coaches are very knowledgeable, and the training comes in varied difficulties (Mondays tend to be easier and Fridays tend to be harder). I couldn't ask for anything more. Very fun!

Fantastic experience: I've never really been comfortable being shirtless, and every time I've told myself to go to the gym it never really stuck, but I decided to give impact zone a a try and personal training to help me get started in my fitness journey. The coaches are incredibly supportive and really do care not only about how I look but how I feel about myself, and now I can't picture a week where I'm not working out 4-5 times!

Fantastic experience: This is a great place to place to workout. They can help all levels build strength. The coaches are encouraging and the workouts are challenging. I look forward to going. Great team atmosphere. Give it a try!

Fantastic experience: I worked with coach Marc my entire senior year at Purdue. He helped me lift heavier and pushed me towards my fitness goals. Everyone at the gym is so helpful and I loved coming in. Would recommend to anyone on any fitness level!

Fantastic experience: I have been training here in the impact fit program for almost 2 years. I don't have a specific goal to lose weight but just want to build up strength, release stress and learned the skills and habits to improve general health. As newbee for training and a PhD student at Purdue, I chose here to start my training journey instead of the group training program of COREC at Purdue. The reasons are twofolds: first, this place is close to where I live; second, I can have a long term progress here with the coaches I will be familiar with. To be more specific, if I trained at the group program at COREC, I may face the issues that I may need to switch coaches and training partners quite often. As I get involved more and more often, I started to ask coach Mark to discuss how to design certain schedules of training. He is very patient to give me advices, help me did the skin measurements 3 times and massage once. For coach Avery, he looks cool, patient and is quite energetic and very encouraging whenever any member of the group is exhausted. He is my role model for the physique because we are of the similar height. Although I had a hard time to learn jump rope and Olympic weightlifting (clean, jerk) from him, I really appreciate the time we trained together as a team. I also joined the BJJ group for around half year, but I felt like I don't have enough time to learn BJJ so I paused. However, I would highly recommand the BJJ group here because coach Carlos and other BJJ coaches are very professional and the experience of learning was fun. To me, the training environment here is awsome because everyone is training together as a team. Also, there are seminars hosted here occasionally to improve our understandings of nutrition, training, BJJ, etc. Moreover, although there aren't many equipments for training here and many equipments are kind of old, I learned from coaches and members how to improvised the training with various equipments, such as combining chains, resistance bands, barbbell, dumbbells, sled and so on. These kinds of experiences and huristics of training are what I want to learn and what I can't learn in our school gym or training program. I'd recommend anyone who wants to become the more athletic version of themselves join impact zone to start the journey. Hope to see you soon!

Fantastic experience: After about a year of orthopedists, physical therapy and chiropractors, I thought my post-partum back pain would keep me from exercising forever. I started training with Coach Marc as a last ditch effort and was shocked with the results. He is incredibly knowledgeable and incorporated facia treatment into my workouts to engage different muscle groups. I started out not being able to do an air squat without pain. After less then 2 months of training I was able to (painlessly) squat over 150 lbs. I can't wait to keep training at Impact Zone and see what my body can do.

Fantastic experience: Carlos is an amazing guy, He has worked very hard to not only physically and mentally training me to become and over come my worsen fears and also became a mentor to better myself. I would recommend him to anyone who's willing to better themselves.

Fantastic experience: I take personal training sessions at Impact Zone and so far I love it! My trainer Avery is professional and supportive and helps me ensure that I am working toward my goals and maintaining good form. The gym itself has a great atmosphere and everyone is always really welcoming! Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I put my 12 year old grandson in this class and he loves it.He has some anger issues and they are teaching him control and structure.I am so glad we went there it has gave him something to look forward to every week. It has built up his confidence so much. Thanks Coaches your all wonderful.

Fantastic experience: I train in BJJ here and I love it. Coach Los is a little intimidating at first, but he is an amazing coach who really cares about his students and is all around really good at explaining techniques while also bringing out the best in you. The classes have a great environment as well and everyone I have met training there so far has been really nice. Even though I have only been here a short time, I feel like I am already improving.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing environment to be in. The coaches are welcoming and insightful and the team is cohesive and respectful. I have been going here for over a year now for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I enjoy every second on the mat. If you're looking for a place to train or a place to improve yourself, then you found it.

Fantastic experience: I’m a late 40’s male that was in horrible health. I started my path with Impact Zone August of 2020 and have lost over 60 lbs so far. I’ve had some limitations but the coaches have always been supportive and found alternatives for me when needed. They have also been able to get me on a better path with my eating habits. This place has been life changing. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to make a positive change in their life.

Fantastic experience: At the beginning of 2021, one of my goals for the new year was to investigate martial arts training for self-defense purposes. Through a Google search, I found Impact Zone. I began a free trial in their kickboxing and BJJ classes to decide which martial art to pursue. Through a friend who has experience in the martial arts, he told me that BJJ would be the best defense, so I pursued that discipline and haven't looked back ever since. I look forward to every class and am blessed to be able to train under national champions, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking to train in a martial art, Impact Zone delivers the best value for the money locally. Although to get the most out of the experience, you'll need to push yourself mentally and physically, but I guarantee it's worth the investment if you commit to it. All in all, excellent place to be.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I train in BJJ here. It's a lot of fun and everyone here is so supportive and friendly. Being in my 40's, it's a little intimidating but everyone has been very welcoming and patient with my inexperience. I highly recommend this gym for whatever you are looking to accomplish.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Quality Every one in the gym is super friendly, and the coaches are very welcoming and professional. I have been doing kickboxing for 2 months now and I'm just loving it.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality HIGHLY knowledgeable and friendly coaches. Always a positive atmosphere when in class. I started training BJJ here a few weeks back totally new and so far it has quickly been adopted into my weekday ritual. It's a great workout with cool people and you'll always leave feeling better than when you came in

Fantastic experience: I have been at Impact Zone Training Center for about a year and I am so happy I joined. I have made so many friends and a whole other family from IZ. Anyone can join and feel like they belong because the workouts are tailored to you and your abilities. I have improved my health physically and mentally. Now, instead of dreading going to the gym, I get excited to workout and see all my friends. Worth every penny!

Fantastic experience: My son met Carlos at the age of 5 with a wrestling program held at impact. He did that for a year and we still reach out to Carlos for advice/tips/workouts etc and my son is now 13. He is a role model in every way and helps develop kids and adults with high energy. His passion for making people the best version of themselves stand out. God loving, hard working leader from the front! Check it out!

Fantastic experience: I don't think I can name a place that has impacted me as strong as IZ has. From the coaches to the aspiring athletes that train in here everyday, creates this encouraging atmosphere that allows me to attain my goals and achieve so much more than I could ever imagine. I started my fitness journey lost but with a drive and through this gym I found a path and so many lifelong friends that inspire me to do better. IZ has engraved a passion in me to always want to be the best version of myself both physically and mentally and its effects are truly seen. Love this place and so proud to call it home!

Fantastic experience: When my college career was over I became very lost. I was desperately looking for competition again and to feel like an athlete again. Any gym I went to I would walk in and be lost, I was used to working out with a team and when I went by myself I had no idea what to do. Then I found IZ. This gym gave me back the feeling of having a team. Everyone is so supportive whether you just started your workout journey or you are experienced. You never feel alone in a workout and the coaches make sure you don’t fail. The coaches really care about every athlete they have and it’s really refreshing to see that. Come be apart of the family that the IZ coaches created!

Fantastic experience: In September of 2020, I decided I was going to lose the weight from my 2nd pregnancy. After only losing 10 pounds and hitting a wall, I knew I needed someone to hold me accountable. In March, I signed up for one-on-one training 3 times a week with Coach Marc. Today I’m down a total of 50 pounds and I finally did a chin-up by myself! If you are wanting to get healthier and stronger, check-out Impact Zone. Every signal coach there is extremely knowledgeable to be able to help you reach your goals.

Fantastic experience: I initially found Impact Zone looking for a place to train jiu jitsu after moving to the area. Going into that I had no idea of the level of talent among the coaches and many of the students, and I was very pleasantly surprised. Even with all that talent, it is a perfect place to train for anyone from any level of grappling or physical ability, as Impact Zone really does feel like a team. As a complete beginner myself this hooked me. Recently I have had more experience with the fitness side and nutritional coaching, and again this is at a level beyond what I could have hoped for. All the coaches have been immensely knowledgeable and helpful, offering advice and input that leads to often immediate improvement.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been with impact zone since I was little although I wasn’t always actually in the gym. I started kickboxing for about 2 years in middle school and then I stopped for awhile while I was in high school. Right before I started college I went back and it was one of the best decision I made for myself. I’ve been going consistently now for about 3 years and I still love it! All the coaches put in a lot of hard work to make ever person feel cared for and apart of the community! If anyone out there is looking for a gym to be apart of I would highly recommend impact zone. It’s more than just a gym it’s also a community and you will get so much more then just a good workout out from it!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I was in a search of a gym to learn self defense and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Impact Zone has a great facility, encouraging staff, and lots of class times. Coach Carlos Soto is one of the best in the world so to have IZ in West Lafayette is unreal!

Fantastic experience: Welcoming staff and family friendly, this place will customize workouts to fit your needs no matter what workout level you are on. The coaches/trainers are highly educated, knowledgeable and encouraging. I’ve only just began but having that support from the staff and other gym members creates a great support system. This place can offer you more than the typical gym and teach you the correct form on exercises, weights, and more. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I started the Impact fit program about two months ago. Since then, I’ve gone from three days a week to six. The coaches that I’ve worked with have all been very knowledgeable and do a great job at making a fun, safe environment to exercise in. The other patrons are very inviting to newcomers and provide a positive atmosphere even when the workouts were tough. For example, during a particularly rough endurance workout, I was lagging a bit behind the main group. Two of the other people in the class who had already finished came over and helped me finish up. Just little things like that. Good people, good coaches, all around great gym.

Fantastic experience: I like this place because of the coaches and their values of their program, pretty much they do focus the core purpose of what they do to each individual to learn how to be active, gain strength, and control their self negative attitude. This place encourages anyone to be positive and have an happy energy mood. Discipline and consistency the coach deliver to the self defense kids program is admirable. I am glad they can deliver things like that to the young one with principles.

Fantastic experience: I've traveled a lot throughout my professional career and I have had the chance to visit a number of gyms and training facilities during that time. Impact Zone is by far one of the best overall gyms I have had the opportunity to be a part of. I participated in a number of their offerings to include the Impactfit classes, Brazilian jui jitsu classes, and the nutrition counseling. I came into the gym very out of shape, and found the coaches to be incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The classes are well run and the programming is well-planned and implemented. The facilities are clean and organized. By the time it was time for me to go about 9 months later I had hit several lifetime PRs on my lifts and lost a significant amount of body fat. These guys have a good thing going and I would would highly recommend this gym to anyone who has the chance to participate.

Fantastic experience: This is my first time purchasing a gym membership just for specific classes. I wanted to try out kickboxing but they offer other classes such as Jiu Jitsu. Pros: Kickboxing classes offered early morning and early evening which works for my schedule. I feel that I have 1-on-1 attention from the coaches since classes are typically within the 5-20 person range. Classes are 1 hour long with a warm-up at the beginning, followed by pad work drills with a partner and or sparring. Coaches are friendly and I feel welcomed every time I attend. Cons: There aren't any hanging heavy bags, for me this isn't an issue since I have a membership at another gym with them. Would I suggest you join: Yes if you are looking for an affordable, strenuous workout 6x a week (kickboxing classes offered 5 days a week and team conditioning 1 day); less than $5 per class for the 3 month kickboxing package. I wish I would've known about this gym much sooner!

Fantastic experience: Love the family atmosphere and world class instruction. Attention to detail in the jiu Jitsu class is phenomenal. I wish I would have found this place sooner! If your serious about getting in shape or becoming a champion, this is the place.

Fantastic experience: Impact Zone is the best training facility you can find in the area, offering everything from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to self defense, Kick Boxing, yoga, CrossFit and weight loss programs. The coaching team is the best you can find and works with each individuals to achieve their fitness goals. I could not expect any better when I started training here. If you are looking for a gym with a family spirit, Impact Zone is your place.

Fantastic experience: Impact Zone is a great place for the whole family! They offer a variety of classes from CrossFit to Self-defense and you will see amazing results no matter what your fitness goals are! It's a wonderful environment that is always positive and encouraging and will push you to be the best version of yourself!

Fantastic experience: Impact zone is the best Bjj, cross fit/ gym in the area. I just moved around the Lafayette area and was welcomed right in, you have a excellent coaching staff a lot of which are competitive in what they coach, so with that being said if your looking to train hard and one day compete or just looking to have fun and loose some extra fat impact zone is the place to be.

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome! The coaches here are willing to work with you and inspire you to be the best version of yourself that is possible. Furthermore, the people here really are a family and have helped me better myself through kickboxing and BJJ.

Fantastic experience: When I started my fitness journey I thought cardio was the best way to lose weight. It worked for awhile then I was invited to Impact Zone and it opened my eyes to so much more. Not only is this place one of the best environments I have been around but Carlos and Lara put so much heart into their members. They get to know you and are always willing to help anyone in their journey. There is no judgemental or competitive feeling at all. They believe in their faith and are not afraid to bring it out around anyone which is pretty awesome. I get stronger everyday and love the relationships I have made threw this place. I tried a Crossfit class before here but never went back. Now because of a place like impact zone I go every week and absolutely love it!!! You will never give up after entering the door. Make the change and come check this place out!!

Fantastic experience: When I went to Impact Zone my main goal was to loose weight. Within months l lost double digits. The coaches are amazing in giving encouragement, and I feel almost that I have a personal trainer with me at all times during classes. They make sure you have good form on movements so you don't injure yourself. There is a strong family atmosphere and they are non judgemental when you aren't ready to do a more difficult level of movement.

Fantastic experience: Nothing but learning proper techniques and making friendships. This place is a great place to learn crossfit and "become a better version of yourself" (words of Coach). By doing the crossfit classes I have found a new strength inside of me I didn't know I had and it has made me more confident in my own workouts. And best part is I'm teaching my kids how to live a healthy lifestyle while still enjoying life.

Fantastic experience: I moved across the country for school and Impact Zone truly became my new family. Knowledgeable coaches, great facilities, even better atmosphere. I've trained at 6 different BJJ schools and 4 different crossfit gyms in the past and this one beats them all by a mile! The best part is that all of the coaches at Impact Zone are themselves competitive athletes, and thus are able to lead from the front.

Fantastic experience: To put it simply, I thoroughly enjoy Impact Zone. I appreciate the organization with regard to skills, as well as growing as an individual by allowing the opportunity to learn with peers of similar knowledge, or even greater proficiency. The atmosphere is inviting, and I cannot stress how appreciative I have been that ego must be left at the door when coming to train. Training with a team can assist with accountability, and it can bring about a sense of belonging. Coach Carlos and countless other mentors are well versed in their trade, and it puts me at ease knowing that what I learn here is worthwhile and will stay with me. As of today, I've been away from training for two years or so. However, in that time, I've come to realize that if I wasn't ready to dedicate myself fully to the lifestyle and the sports, my efforts would continue to be lackluster and ultimately cheating my progress. I hope to return soon, but in the meantime, I hope this convinces another individual to dive in if the interest already exists!

Fantastic experience: If you have fitness goals you want to achieve, Impact Zone Training Center is the place for you! The knowledgeable strength coaches will work with you and set you up for success when it comes to achieving those goals. Impact Zone has a great community atmosphere where everyone helps motivate and encourage each other! There is also no better place to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing in the area! Love this place!

Fantastic experience: Came to Impact Zone nearly two years ago to work out. I found a lot more than that. I found a team and a family. Every member knows you by name and says hello as you walk through the door. There is no better team, head coach, or facility than Impact Zone in my opinion.

Fantastic experience: I'm a mid-twenties female who was interested in a place that offered strength and conditioning classes as well as access to open gym. I was ecstatic to have found Impact Zone! It has unmatched coaching staff (from power lifting movements, Olympic lifting, Brazilian Ju Jitsu, kickboxing, to yoga). I myself participated in strength and conditioning and yoga classes and was always very pleased. I made significant strength gains under the coaching staff and my overall fitness improved substantially! They are willing to work with you to develop programs that put you on the right path to becoming the best version of yourself. The best aspect about this training facility though is the passion Coach Los brings to his profession and the sense of community he fosters among all of the members. It's always an uplifting and inspiring place, filled with people who push you to become better in whatever it is you are looking to improve in! Highly recommend Impact Zone!