Illinois’s Top Rated Local® Martial Arts Award Winner: Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy is a 2019 award winner for martial arts centers in Illinois!

Whether you’d love to learn Krav Maga or you’re looking for the right martial arts classes for your child, there’s no better option than Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy in Prospect Heights.

Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy has received more than 150 reviews on four verified sites with an impeccable average rating of 5.00 stars, earning them a magnificent Rating Score™ of 98.00 and a 2019 Top Rated Local award for ranking among the top five martial arts centers in all of Illinois!

Here’s just one of their many five-star reviews:

“My son started taking the kids class almost a year ago. We had him in other sports activities, but nothing compares to what he is learning in this class. He has learned how to deal with bullies at school, gained confidence in being able to handle himself and has much better self-esteem. Flaviu is the best coach he has ever had; he is tough on him, expects his best from him and yet does it all with love. Every parent should have their child try this class; not only is it a great workout for their bodies but also for their minds. TOP NOTCH.” – Cyndi P.

A One-of-a-Kind Martial Arts Center’s Secret to a Strong Online Reputation

Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy has managed to build the kind of reputation any business owner would envy, and to learn a little more about that reputation and this one-of-a-kind business, we sat down with Assistant Coach and Office Manager, Vanessa Azra.

The first thing we wanted to know was what makes Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy unique compared to the many other martial arts centers in Illinois. Vanessa told us about their tight-knit community, where both kids and parents can train. They keep the center relaxed, fun and enjoyable for everyone, and they never focus on obsolete things.

Vanessa went on to tell us about their reality-based coaching style. They don’t water anything down for their students. Whether they’re teaching self-defense or new fitness techniques, they put their students in a scenario that will work.

When we asked what the secret is to such a solid online reputation at Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy, Vanessa pointed to their family-friendly atmosphere, to the owner’s military background and street-smart approach, and to their clean, fun environment.

Making the World a Better Place by Making People Feel Strong

We also wanted to know what their mission is at Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy and how they work to make the world a better place. Vanessa shared with us that their goal is to help their students and give them the tools to feel strong and secure, and to be able to protect themselves.

Outside of building a powerful online reputation, Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy has grown by doing advertising promotions at the local library, by doing community activities and by getting involved in local schools, as well as through Google, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

It’s clear that Vanessa knows a thing or two about growing a business and building an online reputation. When we asked what advice she has for the many business owners out there, she emphasized the importance of offering a clean and fun environment, putting your heart into your work, not ‘BSing’ people and giving clients peace of mind knowing that they are getting the best care.

Vanessa ended our conversation by giving a shout-out to Flaviu Moldovan, the owner and Head Coach at Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy.


Congratulations to the team at Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner!

We highly recommend Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy in Prospect Heights. Visit their website today!

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