I fully admit this review is being written in my honeymoon period of getting into the gym. But…read morehere goes anyway. Two weeks ago, I was out running errands and saw the sign for Tactical Arts Academy. I also saw that it was almost exactly halfway between my office and home. So, I went to their website to see what they could do for me -- someone who's never been able to commit to exercise and who hasn't ever been able to find a fitness program they could tolerate enough. Leslie replied to my web inquiry quickly and we met the next day to discuss my situation. I told him my big fear was that I am massively out of shape. He explained that's why I was there. We discussed CrossFit and how the workouts can be scaled to meet someone's level. I decided to give it a try. My first three sessions have been one-on-one to learn how to do CrossFit safely. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sore. Ibuprofen can fix that. But after each session, I come away feeling that I've accomplished something. Here's what I can tell you though. Leslie and Sergio, the two instructors, are beyond supportive. I feel encouraged and like I'm making headway. They're patient with newbies like me. And there's virtually no pressure. You're encouraged and pushed, but it's not boot camp. There's no drill instructor yelling at you. It's more like being mentored. And it's pushing me into fitness. There's no pressure to buy stuff. There's no long term contracts either. And heck, the gym is climate controlled and out of the elements so weather isn't an excuse. They offer CrossFit classes both at lunch and after work. Martial arts and self defense are in the evening if that's something you want to pursue as well. For once, I honestly feel I can keep up a commitment to being fit. If that keeps up, I'm going to have to ask Yelp for a one time exception to allow for a six star review.

I made sure to wait before writing a review to make sure it wasn't just the "i'm getting back in…read moreshape" craze of starting at a new gym. I've been working out here for the strength training classes since March, and it's been simply amazing. Bottom line up front: I've made amazing improvements in skill and strength and have lost around 18 lbs so far. TAA didn't do all of that, but Leslie and Sergio make this place a fun and engaging environment where you can achieve realistic goals. It's a great space with an open floor plan. The format of the work outs take off a lot of the pressure of trying to squeeze a bunch of work into an hour. Everyone who works out there is just like you: just trying to get back in shape - not some yelling raging meat head. I highly recommend Tactical Arts Academy for anyone who is looking for a low stress workout to get into their weekly routine.

I have experiences with other gyms, both as 'home' gyms and as a visitor. My focus is on Gi…read morejiu-jitsu and while the schedule here is geared more towards the No-gi side, the quality of instruction is very high. The classes I've attended the most are the morning classes Professor Davis definitely has a lot of high level moves and concepts but breaks it down so that it's scaffolded to all levels. He's literally said 'you can stop here if you're comfortable.' He's also very accessible, both as an instructor and just as a human being. There isn't a rigid formality here so if you have a question or are frankly, lost like I frequently am you can just stop and ask for help without being afraid of being 'that guy.' I had to pause due to surgery/recuperating and it was as easy pausing my billing and being told if I needed more time to just let them know. I'm looking forward to get back on the mats and start training again-where I'm definitely going to have to ask a lot of questions.

Hand down one of the best BJJ gyms I've been a part of. Very friendly environment and encouraging…read more Plus Professor Davis is a legend. He's excellent at breaking down moves and explaining how everything fits together. The facility is very nice as well. There's a shower and the mats are very clean too! Pro Tip: Come to the 7 am class. It's less crowded and the training partners are great. See you in the mat! 10/10 Gis

Professor Kim runs a great training studio! New to the area and I was looking around for a gym. Had…read moremy trial day last week and we had a great spider-guard drill so head on over if you're looking to mix up your training

My son usually attends the Tuesday and Thursday class at 5pm. It usually runs past the hour and…read morecontinues into kid friendly games. I love that. Like right now I'm watching and they've finished promotions and on to games at 6:12pm. Adult classes start at 6:30 so they're never pressured on time like most other gyms/classes.

Just checked out a trial class, great gym! Group plus individual instruction from a black belt and…read moresome great rolls at the end

Lovely! Came for…read morethe Mixed Martial Arts curriculum with a focus in wrestling and boxing, stayed for the people. I spend most of my free time at IFA right now, and can't think of a better place to do so. Lotta new friends with good knowledge on kicking ass. Everyone has a spare moment for you and a generous drilling attitude. Started with grappling, added striking and MMA, and now I'm in the Combat Conditioning class. Love each. The conditioning is a great send off into the weekend. Incorporates compound movements and yoga, which I appreciate. Solid spot.

Frank is the real deal. I subletted from him for several years for my Kenpo Karate school before…read moregetting my own storefront. He teaches great classes for a variety of fighting art styles. He also has a great business sense and gave me lots of great advice for my school when it was in its early years.

Journey martial arts is the best!!! My kids have been going for almost a year now and they…read moreabsolutely love it. Not only do they get a great workout but it's really helped with their focus, self discipline and overall confidence. Ms. McDonald is an amazing instructor that keeps the children engaged, motivated and excited. My kids have never had this much drive to compete, level up and just get better at their skills. I've been extremely impressed and can't say enough good things about Journey. I highly recommend Journey to anyone who is considering a martial arts place in northwest Austin!!

My girls LOVE Journey Martial Arts! They spend all their extra time practicing because they are…read moresuper motivated to move up to the next belt level.

The summer camp experience here looks great on paper but they don't staff the camp to ensure kids…read moresafety. During the first day of camp another kid hit my kid in the head with a water bottle. I was not told by camp that this happened and my child was told that it was no big deal. I do not recommend this camp.

Excellent instructors. Wonderful Taekwondo program for my kids. Very patient & they make it fun!…read moreBeen in business since 1996.

Archetype Boxing Packs a Punch…read more I waltzed into this gym a couple of years ago not really knowing what to expect. I've taken a bunch of classes in everything from hip hop to making rugs. But fitness places I'm a little more discerning. What would I be learning? Are the coaches any good? What's the vibe like? Archetype delivers on all fronts. If you're an experienced boxer and or fitness fanatic, you'll love it. If you're an absolute beginner (me) you'll learn to do stuff you've never done. And everyone there is super duper nice. The workout is a brisk 45 mins and you will be learning new stuff every day. The space is clean, plenty of parking, and the gear is great. They hold these Fight Camps which are a really great way to change your body while learning something new. The coaches are top notch and have the experience and welcoming disposition that is really nice to be around. If you want to try out boxing or have been doing it your entire life, I can't recommend this place enough. You will work hard and you will have a blast.

This place is great. If you like hitting a bag and getting a workout, this is the place for you…read more Some people will get in the ring but I'm not on that level. I'm not very experienced or in the best shape and feel comfortable.

Great community of people. The leadership team sets a good standard of how to treat everyone who…read morewalks into the dojo. Each person I've encountered has been welcoming and seems to genuinely care about others. This makes sense given the entire ethos of the martial art is focused minimizing harm to achieve resolution/ harmony. The dojo and its members do a great job of embodying this spirit. I reached out via email asking to learn more about the dojo. I was promptly encouraged to stop by for a class to watch. Beginner classes are currently on Wednesday nights at 6pm, and from my understanding, anyone is welcome given advance notice. A general rule seems to be that your first class is free to participate in, and you are welcome to watch a few classes for free too. From there, the membership is rather affordable, especially given the class options. The Wednesday night classes are the best place to start, however I've attended classes at all different times since I've started. It's my understanding the dojo has become more organized following Covid. The website was updated, payments and signups were transitioned to a new system, and email contact has become consistent.

I over all didn't have a terrible experience. I do reccomend that having someone training MMA needs…read moreto be kept away from ACC students and women even if he is also an ACC student. It's not necessary to get bruises from your opponent. I was bruised badly and one of my friends took a hit from him that made her bite her tongue and painfully compress an impacted wisdom tooth. That is crap calling injury monkey bites. The sob needs his head stuck through the sheet rock. Aikido was interesting but I witnessed the instructor in a hateful act when a former student stopped by. If you get injured by the MMA guy from ACC please go to the dean with it. Sparring shouldn't be cheap shots taken on women students and ACC has other options if they looked hard enough.

Great gym and coaches. Been going off and on for a few months now and there's a great sense of…read morecommunity and clear instruction. Would recommend to anyone looking for a solid MMA gym in Austin.

Solid team and trainers with a a few active competitors/fighters. Female owned as well.read more