My Son with ADHD has been coming for 9 months and he loves it. He is making friends and learning…read moreresponsibility and discipline. The coaches are amazing and really good with all ages even older kids like me. and I am 58.

These guys are amazing teachers to kids of all abilities. Our daughter has been studying here for…read moreyears.

They are welcoming and fun! The facility is clean and everyone is professional. Go check then out.read more

Great martial arts school for BJJ and Kickboxing. Professors and coaches are great teachers and…read moremore importantly great humans. No egos. Love this place and highly recommend it.

Love this gym!! No egos. great rolls. Top notch Self defense bjj. Great lineage of teaching…read more If my schedule allowed it I'd show up to roll everyday here.

This is hands down the best learning environment for Jiu Jitsu and self-defense. Not only are the…read morecoaches knowledgeable and caring, the entire community of students works as a team to help each other grow in the sport. I have attended for 2.5 years and really enjoyed every class as Atomic has proven to be a place that encourages and celebrates women on the mats.

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.

Eric is an excellent instructor. Both my daughter and I have improved or fitness levels while…read moreenjoying ourselves and becoming more graceful. I love how customizable the instruction can be, the flexible hours, and finally some motivation to become more of the me I want to be.

Life Ki-Do has been a blessing to our family. We checked and tried multiple martial art places…read moreprior to them but it's the place where we will stick for years to come. We chose them because in addition to learning martial arts they teach discipline in a different way. They teach it through building confidence, mental strength and emotional awareness. To discipline is to educate and they take that seriously. We have tried all the Sensei's and we love them all, each one of them brings something new and different and never disappoint. We also have been to both locations and they are equally amazing. My son has been attending since he was 6 and I plan to sign up my daughter when sheii turns 3 years old. Additionally it's a place where you will find support as a parent, I cannot begin to thank them enough for helping me shape the personality of my kids.

Signed our Grandson up few week ago. Fantastic Ryker is…read moreenjoying Karate every day, look forward to next training

Hands down, the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in New Braunfels. Period. I had the privilege to…read moretrain with NBTC while I was working in the NB area for about 6 months. Mark employs a full time coach with world class accolades backed by a friendly environment where everyone feels like they are part of a community and the community strives to get better. I have trained at dozens of Jiu Jitsu gyms in my 8 years of experience. Without a doubt this was my favorite gym that I got to call home on the road and can't wait to come back, visit, and roll. If you're looking for self defense, exercise, competition community, sense of belonging... stop looking. When I got to the NB area... I already did the looking for you by trying other gyms... just go here you won't regret it.

New Braunfels Training Center is a great place to train, whether you've never done any type of…read morephysical activity before or have done martial arts for most of your life. Brazilian jiu jitsu is a martial art that teaches ground fighting techniques and is a great way to get and stay fit. Professor Dalua and the other instructors at NBTC really know how to teach, and they are more than willing to answer questions. They have created a really great environment at NBTC where everyone from the newest student to the seasoned competitor can enjoy classes. NBTC offers classes for kids as young as four, as well as a women's only class, in addition to the regular evening and day classes. I encourage those interested to come by and try it out for yourself!

We've been extremely happy with Prof. Max and the team at Gracie Barra in Dripping Springs! Our…read more13yr old started BJJ earlier this year and has loved it. The instructors do a great job of coaching students at all levels, the facility is nice, and the entire community of people attending seems to be very supportive and friendly. We look forward to continuing here for a long while to come!

I can't rave about this place enough. Professor Max and the other instructors are incredibly…read morefriendly and informative. They are always eager to give one on one instructions whenever you need it. The culture here is great too. Everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. Definitely not an intimidating place to walk into even as a complete beginner. 10/10!