It may seem as if there is no place to experience nature when living in a city dominated by lights, cars and other distractions. But at Indian Hills Ranch, horse owners enjoy plenty of nature in a friendly, inviting atmosphere. This facility does not rent horses.
The ranch offers safe and fenced paths and trails for horses to roam, five round pens, indoor and outdoor arenas, automatic waterers, vet stations, boarding and other amenities. Its staff of professional trainers offer riding lessons to those who are ready, willing and able to learn.
The new location of the Apex Pilates studio features a beautiful window view and intimate workout area. The studio offers three reformers, a combo chair, a trapeze table, arc barrels manufactured by Balanced Body in Sacramento. Additional equipment includes balance balls, flex rings, flex bands and foam rollers. Owner and trainer Mercy Bobias-Lain will help personalize your workout to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Small group reformer classes are offered during the evenings on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday and on Saturday mornings. Individual sessions are scheduled by appointment.
CrossFit Milpitas provides CrossFit personal training sessions in a group setting. It follows the CrossFit fitness program, which emphasizes functional movements, intensity and variety. The Milpitas location is owned by Austin Begiebing, who is a Level 2 Certified CrossFit trainer. People of all abilities are welcome, so long as the client is serious about fitness. Interested parties are encouraged to schedule a visit to a class to see what type of training is offered, followed by a free one-on-one consultation with a trainer.
Tucked away in a shopping center, Sifu Meng's offers kung fu, tai chi, meditation, lion dancing, sparring and other martial-art instruction. The school has flexible schedules for students of various experience levels. Kung fu class offerings are extensive and include lessons for children. Curious? Try some of the classes for free during your first month.
Tucked away in the back corner of the bustling Park Plaza shopping center is Exercise Progression. It offers drug- and surgery-free pain management. Patients are treated with an integrative combination of advanced exercise training, health coaching, post-rehabilitation and interactive visual aids.
Founded in 1987 by Shihan Kenneth Funakosh, Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association is located on S. Park Victoria Dr. Kenneth is a fourth cousin to Master Gichin Funakoshi, founder of modern shotokan. The academy is appropriate for children as the Senseis are friendly, patient and personable. Classes for adults and youth are available, as well as private instruction. Rates are paid monthly, and there are no annual contracts. There is special pricing for beginners.
Milpitas is one of three locations for the Bay Badminton Center where players can enjoy 13 indoor courts. Pay each time you drop in or purchase a membership. Find a coach for private lessons or train with a team. Classes will help you improve your footwork and technique. Discounts available for using the court before 3pm, as well as for players under 21 and senior citizens.
With locations now across the country, Ernie Reyes' West Coast Martial Arts has opened a second school in Milpitas. The purpose of the association is to uphold the traditional values of martial arts respect, discipline, honor, loyalty, family and bravery to the highest level of Black Belt Excellence. Each school is committed to achieving the highest standards of excellence in teaching, developing quality instructors, students, black belts, competitors and promotional events.
Classes are divided by age: Lil' Dragons (ages 4-8), Children (ages 9-13), and Adults and Teens (ages 14 - up). Students may attend two to three classes per week. Classes are closed for holidays, color belt exams and special West Coast events. The first month of martial arts is free, including an uniform; call for more details.
Special events such as birthday parties or family/group classes can be scheduled.
With 300 members, half of them kids, the India Community Center's Table Tennis Center is the largest indoor facility of its kind in northern California. Twenty-five players here are ranked nationally, mostly youth and young adults who receive training from six full-time instructors on visas from China and India.
If you're not a member of the Indian Community Center, the drop in rate is $7 per day. Or a ten-day pass is available for $60.
For $500 a month ($550 for non-members), the Talented Kids Program will equip your little one with rackets and supplies, and enroll them in a combination of 16-week camps, private lessons and group classes. Children as young as five can join.
The Table Tennis Center is a separate stand-alone facility in another location and has air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The main room holds 18 to 23 tables, depending on the need.
Fitness 19 is the product of a simple concept: an affordable and family-friendly, state-of-the-art fitness club. The gym, inside the Lucky's shopping center, provides a room just for kids in addition to lockers, restrooms and showers. Trainers are available to help customers develop a work-out program to address individual fitness goals. Fitness 19 offers membership at affordable rates and easy month-to-month payment plans. In some cases, family enrollment can cost less than a single membership at other gyms.
Edgie's Billiards is a local favorite loved for its late-night entertainment and weekly tournaments. It boasts 30 tables: 23 pool tables, six billiards and one snooker. Edgie's is open 365 days a year and offers food, drink and gaming in a fun and lively setting. A daily happy hour is available from 5pm - 7pm.
Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy offers both Kukkiwon-style and traditional Taekwondo. It is the Bay Area's only Olympic-style Taekwondo academy. Its classes are taught by licensed instructors and divided according to age. The academy's instructors include one Grandmaster who holds a First Class Master Instructor's License from Kukkiwon. Options for private lessons, family classes, and summer camps are also available.
Whispering Hills is a ranch dedicated to horses and their owners. The ranch offers services such as training and boarding as well as spacious pastures for riding. Other facilities include roomy barns, round pens and arenas with jump accessories and wash rack. Trainers are available on-site to give riding lessons to people of every age and skill level.
In addition to classes, Sweet's Gymnastics offers a social environment for children to grow and learn the positive benefits of teamwork and staying healthy. Classes for toddlers are held on Wednesday afternoons. It also hosts weekend birthday parties with equipment and group activities provided.
Sun Bike Shop is a bike enthusiast's haven. It offers a vast assortment of parts and cycling gear to customize your bike or mend any sort of repair you may need, including a flat tire. The store is neatly organized and the bike displays are arranged for easy browsing. Sun Bike Shop has several major brands including Specialized, Haro, Schwinn, RedLine, and Huffy. Parking is limited.
The USA Tai Chi Culture Association provides various forms of Tai Chi and Kung Fu instructions in addition to self defense classes. This business is operated by Master Wen Pong and serves the town of Milpitas and surrounding communities. USA Tai Chi Culture Association offers beginner, intermediate and mastery martial art levels.