Coach Aiden and Chloe are amazing!! First time class for me and I've never worked out as hard as I…read moredid. And the instructions and welcome atmosphere was bar to none!! Highly recommend!'n

Loving this workout for my daughter. Since starting, she seems more balanced in the evenings and…read moreloves the coaches here. Looking forward to seeing her grow more in this sport.

We joined Master Martial Arts two and a half years ago after Master Um invited my son to try out a…read moreclass, and there was no looking back! This class has been wonderful for my son, and there are several areas where I think this school truly excels. I find that Master Um truly teaches discipline by example: he is very calm and respectful in his interactions with the kids, and encourages them to offer their best behavior. His positive attitude helps shape the eagerness and attention the students bring to class. In addition, the classes have a handful of fantastic youth serving as student instructors. These older students are all overwhelmingly supportive and set a wonderful example for the younger crop. As far as belt progression, the syllabus for each rank is clearly communicated to the students, and they are always aware of what skills they need to learn before being eligible for belt testing. While beginner to advanced belts might be in the same class, Master Um partners students in a way that each can benefit from grappling with a parter of similar skill and weight. In addition, several drills and exercises are performed to provide the necessary athletic basis for the sport. Classes are small, and all students get the attention of their teacher. We left a traditional karate school to join Master Martial Arts, and I am so grateful we did. Master Um provides a very positive learning environment, and ample opportunities to develop the skills and conduct for the martial art of your choice. Definitely give them a chance to train you (adult classes! yes!) or your child.

Great place to start your learning in martial arts or pick up where you left off. Awesome community…read moreand terrific teaching!

Had a friend recommend this academy to me. As someone fairly new to BJJ, this is a great academy to…read morelearn. The higher belts are all welcoming and incredibly instructional. They'll still smash you when you roll, but they'll let you work in various positions and learn. Technique instruction is also solid and the coach provides a lot of feedback during drilling. Would definitely recommend this academy to anyone in the Austin area

Best gym in Austin. Laid back, friendly, and a very technical room. Great kids program as well.read more

My kids did a free trial class and absolutely loved it!…read more Everyone was so professional and friendly. My kids had the best time in INTRO class and asked to go back. The instructor was very knowledgeable, patient and playful with all the kids. Very much appreciated the energy of this place. Kids from 3-15yo are welcomed!

Love this place! Best instructors in the business! This is one of my favorite GB locations .read more

Hands down, best choice we've made training at Triple Threat. EXTREAMLY friendly team who…read moreencourage, love and support us. I highly recommend Triple Threat Jiu-Jitsu. The professionalism and passion for what they do is second to none.

Triple Threat Jiu-Jitsu is my second home. I have learned a lot about jiu jitsu but even more about…read moremyself. I'm so glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone and attended class with Triple Threat. I love Jiu jitsu and my team. Don't tell my wife but going to Jiu Jitsu is my favorite part of the day.

I trained at this academy regularly, competed with the team, and for most of my membership…read moreconsidered the gym and its members an important part of my life. I learned a great deal, developed meaningful friendships, and previously had a positive relationship with the coaches. As a veteran, Jiu-Jitsu had become more than a recreational activity for me. It provided structure, community, purpose, and a constructive way to manage the transition out of military service. This context made the end of my membership particularly significant for me. Management developed concerns about my communication style, but I was not spoken to directly or informed that my membership was at risk. I later learned that the coach's wife had been discussing her concerns about me with one of my close friends for approximately one month. My friend repeatedly stated that she believed I was joking rather than intending disrespect and offered to speak with me about it. She was told that the coaches would handle the matter. No coach raised these concerns with me directly. And because my personality had never changed and had previously been accepted and interpreted positively, I had no reason to believe it was suddenly unacceptable and that a narrative was being built. When I later became aware that a joke in the team group chat had been interpreted as disrespectful, I sent my coach a private apology and explained that disrespect had not been my intention. I did not receive a response. This shows that once aware of issues, I was willing to adjust, apologize and communicate. It also shows that my coach and his wife are incapable of direct communication. Shortly thereafter, my membership was terminated by phone. The decision was communicated by my coach's wife. I did not receive a direct explanation from the coach who had worked with me most closely, mentored me, and had been preparing me to compete. During the call, I requested a conversation to better understand the concerns, provide my perspective, and assess whether the situation could have been addressed differently. I was informed that the decision was final and not open for discussion. I was not given a warning, a clear opportunity to correct the behavior, or a detailed explanation prior to the termination of my membership and my involvement with the team. I felt betrayed and discarded by someone I looked up to, admired and wanted to make proud. To have someone you trust not deem you worthy of even a single conversation felt like the cruelest abuse of trust. The last thing said to me during that conversation was "I hope your next gym gets your sense of humor", which was just an unnecessary insult and clearly a veiled insult driven by a personal vendetta that I was not privy to. I understand that a privately owned academy has the authority to determine membership. My concern relates to how that authority was exercised. Concerns were discussed with someone close to me over a period of weeks while I was not informed. An opportunity for direct communication was not taken, my apology was not acknowledged, and the matter was concluded without a direct conversation with the coach who had mentored me. I remain appreciative of the training and relationships I developed while I was there. However, I would not recommend this academy to students--particularly veterans or others who rely on Jiu-Jitsu for structure and community--if they prioritize transparent communication, clear expectations, and an opportunity to address concerns before membership termination. Update following the response: I understand the decision not to discuss these supposedly existent "private details" in a public forum. However, the central concern in my review is that they also declined to discuss those concerns with me privately. I was not warned that there was an alleged "pattern of conduct", my apology was not acknowledged, and my request for a direct conversation with my coach was denied. Their response does not address that communication process, which remains the basis of my review. Do better, Steven.

Dropped in while visiting from out of town. Great instructors, everyone was very welcoming and…read morehelpful! Definitely recommend checking it out if you are in San Marcos.

This has been a really great experience for my daughter, who is 7 almost 8. She has started to go…read morealmost everyday since signing up! I signed her up so she could learn to defend herself & gain self confidence. It's definitely working! I see how she's changed from her 1st week to now 2.5 months in. She also loves it when she's rewarded with a stripe on her belt & has learned to understand they come with practice & drive. Which I believe is great for her later on in life, all in all it's a win win. This is family oriented but with the right amount of intensity for the kids in the training. They provide classes for both adults & children of all ages. Professor Gui is great! Best money spent on my daughter's extra curricular activities so far this year.

Great atmosphere, instruction and practitioners. Professor Gui and Coach Anthony have the best…read moreteaching of technique.

I just started training here last week. It's been a great vibe and group of people. Coach Eric is…read morehighly professional and clearly skilled, his intention for the gym is to not be so intensely competitive like all the other gyms around Austin and I think that makes it for a very healthy and strong atmosphere. Loving the training so far and looking forward to continuous learning/improvement here.

From the owner: Austin Jiu Jitsu Collective is a small Jiu-Jitsu Studio found in the heart of Austin providing…read moremodern Jiu-Jitsu instruction to the good people of Austin. We are focused on having fun and keeping our students safe while still pushing their limits to become the best versions of themselves.

Strike and Submit is awesome! Came home from work one day and husband said he found a place for our…read moreson to try out and take his first martial arts classes. I could not be happier with the facility, the instructors, the lessons and the discipline that my son is learning. The teachers are both awesome and patient with all students no matter the size of the class they have for the day. My 6 year old son is in both jiu jitsu and tae kwon do classes; both of which he loves! I think my son will be coming here for many many years. Thanks Strike and Submit for teaching my son self defense, discipline and building his confidence! My daughter will probably start classes once I feel she is old enough. I highly highly recommend this facility for both boys and girls of all ages!

This place is good, until its not! How hard is it to pause an account? How hard is it to refund an…read moreaccount that was charged more than ONCE, because of an error on their end? Ive been trying to contact SAS for OVER a month and a half for a refund due to a charge placed on my account! There's always an excuse aka "oh were having issues with spectrum and can not receive calls"... They've havent had a working phone in the 3 weeks+ I've been calling. Let alone the countless amount of emails I've sent with NO RESPONSE!! Also, the wasted times driving there just for no one to be at the front desk. Last time I went there, Aaron (the owner) pretty much couldnt process my refund because his computer system was down and his 'mom' (the one who manages the accounts apparently has been out sick). You're the owner and have been charging an INACTIVE account! They have 0 issues with taking your money, but will run you in circles for a refund!

You all have been patient Grasshoppers, and I've been dubbed Duchess of this Dojo, so it seems a…read morereview is finally in order. Contrary to popular belief, Asians are not born with a camera around their necks, nor are they born natural Ninjas. However, my Asian child was once mocked by an antagonistic condescending fake-o karate chop from boy with a rattail who's parents clearly hadn't exposed their son to the big wide world of diversity. Other than secretly wanting to take a pair of scissors or a machete to that mullet, I pondered how funny it would have been if my kid had been able to turn around and wax on wax off that brat's face. Turns out that route would have been completely out of character for my mild mannered kiddos, so it wasn't until years later that I would revisit the idea of martial arts lessons. I don't know if it was the resurgence of nostalgic music ("Everybody was Kung Fu fighting...fast as lightening"), the new Jackie Chan movie, or the desire to reform our broken Asian image after William Hung butchered it with his horrendous karaoke singing of "I Believe I Can Fly", but suddenly my youngest daughter was bound and determined to become a black belt ASAP. It eventually became the popular thing to do at her school so she looked at it as extended playtime since her friends were going to lessons too. After she had been going for about a year, my son decided to join. And because it's free for the rest of the family after the first two paid tuition's, I joined. But I'm getting ahead of myself. As it turns out, students have to start with the basics. Real basics. Like, how to tie the belt. Little kids have the toughest time learning because of the dexterity required, middle kids catch on quickly, and the older kids like me simply have to practice. I'm happier about practicing tying a belt more so than I am about wearing those gangsta pants that have the crotch hanging down to my knees. I know it's all about having the freedom of movement to kick well, but that fact doesn't lessen the feeling that I'm wearing an ill fitting adult diaper that has reached its capacity despite the saturated capacity silicone gel beads inside it. Other than that, I feel pretty bad ass after class when I'm wearing the uniform and running errands. Yah, you *better* give me my grande 2 pump mocha, 1 pump peppermint, nonfat, extra hot, no foam, no whip coffee, or else! oh, ok, no peppermint today? That's okay, I didn't want it anyway, thanks. Along with learning how to dress, students learn a dose of humility and respect. Bow upon entering and exiting the dojo. Address senior belts by "Sir" and "Ma'am" and refer to them as Mr./Miss. Imagine the fun my kids have when I am required to address them as such during class. Every kid's dream right there. But class has to end sometime, Mister, and then you are *mine.* Yes, classes are a bit mixed. Youngest children are in a class of their own, then preteens and teens are in Jr class, until aged 13 or adult sized at which point the kids join the adult class. The dojo here is covered completely with pads, likely to make it easier to clean up the blood, j/k. Be careful, though, because the mats can cause stubbed toes and it hurts. The mats are cleaned religiously so no need to worry about nasty nasties getting on your bare feet. In fact, if your feet look dirty, you will be asked to wipe them with baby wipes available. I'll even take it a step farther and tell you to shower before you come if you're the type that sweats throughout your day before getting to class. There's nothing nastier than having a sweaty arm putting you in a headlock and sharing the excess bodily fluid ewwwww I take this class because it stretches my horizons, both physically and mentally. I'm in reasonably good shape, but I do believe the ravages of time are beginning to make some of those synapses quit firing and become duds. The concentration it takes to learn a new "form," or kata, is challenging, but after I've mastered it, there is a sense of having staved off one more week of Alzheimer's should that be in my future :( Speaking of looking at future benefits, this sport requires developing a great sense of balance...something that will stave off hip injuries in the elderly, which I am closer to being than I'd like to acknowledge. I plan to emulate Yoda and bounce off the ceiling and walls when I'm 70 and I don't want to be breaking a hip! If torturing yourself for the sake of self improvement doesn't appeal to you, then you can get your Michael Jackson (RIP) on and watch the kiddos from the waiting area. Other than you as the creeper, this is a family friendly environment. The instructors and students are like one extended family....feel the love. Alternatively, if you are a mullet stylin bully, be prepared to meet a Texas sized can of Whoop Ass the next time you pick on my little yella fella!

Westlake TKD is amazing, and the owners Tim and Glenda McCulloch, along with their 3 sons, are a…read moresuper sweet taekwondo family who truly care about all of their students. My older daughter has been attending for 5 1/2 years, and my younger daughter for 3 1/2. If your child (or you!) is interested in doing taekwondo, Westlake TKD is the place to be.