After some issues with another martial arts school in the area, it was time to take a look to see…read morewhat would be the best situation for our son. We tried a couple of the schools, but Warrior was the most accomodating and really tried to help him over what had happened previously and to make him feel a part of the Warrior family. I've found that they have the best balance between "stand up" training and "on the ground" work, done in a safe, controlled environment, with great instructors who really work with the kids to create a positive environment. The training includes an emphasis on respect, not only for the instructors at the academy, but for parents, school teachers and their peers, helping them to become "bully proof" without becoming bullies themselves. Additionally, parents can train for free, in classes set up for them. My wife participates in the stand up and grappling classes. You'd be hard pressed to find a place with a better set of instructors (the new McKinney instructor is a BJJ master from Brazil).

We enjoy the location being so close to home and the small sizes of the class our daughter is in…read more She enjoys the mixture of kickboxing and JJ so far, too!

Great environment, instructors and black belts are friendly, loving it as a beginner. Awesome place…read moreto learn and get in shape, and FUN

We started going to Kung Fu Academy in February, and I must say that it had been such a joy to…read morewatch my children love the sport so much. It has given them an enormous amount of confidence, agility and discipline. Sifu is PHENOMENAL!!!! He teaches both adults and kids, and it's fascinating to watch how he uses different Kung Fu techniques across age groups. If you're looking for a great martial arts school, look no further! *the photo is from monthly belt testing, where my boys advanced from white belts to orange belts!

I recommend this facility to anyone even remotely interested of all ages. My son Jae goes here and…read moreI've never seen him so committed or engaged independently. Master Kim is legit. He appropriately holds his students to high standards and engages them in a way that makes them want to meet those standards. You will learn real skills, re self discipline here. Master Kim is patient and gives each student attention. He works with individual needs. He has a great team and Ms.Henley is very supportive and friendly. She works well with Master Kim rounding out the entire experience for the class. You're not a number here. You're a team member! Adding to this review: we are almost 1 year into this experience and again couldn't be happier and looks like we will be renewing the membership. We'll keep you updated. Our 10 year old son has long term goals with this program that he has developed on his own and hopes to be an instructor here some day.

If you are considering enrolling your child here, please beware of their hidden, long-term contract…read morecommitments and completely untrustworthy management. We signed up for what we were told was a simple 3-month trial program. At the end of the trial, Miss Henley rushed my husband as he was leaving class and pushed him to sign a "renewal" agreement without ever disclosing it was a legally binding 1-year contract.Due to a family relocation, a newborn baby, and sharing one vehicle, it became impossible for our child to attend. When we physically went to the facility to request a cancellation, the staff clearly ignored us being present, rudely claiming they were "too busy in class" to speak with us. When they finally addressed us, they brushed us off entirely and claimed that their third-party billing platform, ZenPlanner, was their official cancellation partner and that we had to handle it through them.All of a sudden, the story completely changed. She informed us that they are no longer with ZenPlanner, and suddenly she magically had the power to cancel it himself--but only if we paid the remaining contract balance in full! To make matters even more dishonest, they keep shifting their own rules to convenience themselves: their earlier emails explicitly stated that a relocation distance of over 20 miles qualified for cancellation, but they arbitrarily changed that requirement to 25 miles just to reject our request and trap us.Despite our child not stepping foot in the facility for nearly 6 months, they relentlessly auto-deducted tuition and forced us to pay out a massive fee for the rest of the year just to be released. They show zero empathy for local families, ignore you when you stand in front of them, and constantly change their policies to force you into a financial chokehold. Do not trust their "trial" offers or their word!

We've been at Vu's Martial Arts for 3+ years. Both our kids and my husband and I take lessons from…read moreMaster Vu. I highly recommend taking classes here, this is the type of environment for families to learn and grow!

Amazing! Can't say enough good things about Master Vu. He encourages each child to reach for their…read moregoals. He provides the training, both sparring/patterns. He expects the kids to do their part by practicing and putting forth the efforts needed to improve. One of the biggest things - self confidence!! My child has been able to deal with some issues with "mean" kids. The confidence to know that he defines him, not those other kids. As well as the ability to defend himself when the need arose.

I decided to try Soul Fighters during the summer to help me lose weight and improve my mental…read morehealth. Coach Steven Ngo teaches the adult Muay Thai class. He is a great teacher, friendly, professional, and willing to work with you. Overall, the atmosphere and the other students feel welcome. If you're looking to learn something new or gain experience, I recommend giving this place a try.

What an incredible experience with a professional and respectful instructor. My son loves this…read moreplace is is learning Brazilian Jujitsu and Muay Thai from instructors that truly respect the sport. From the time we started here, this place has provided a safe and clean environment with a great feel to it. You can drop off or wait, this place can accommodate. There is a mixture of kids and adults and the way the class is run, everyone meshes very well. There are enough classes weekly that you can come as often as you like and keep honing in on your skills. They get group time and individual time during the lessons. I can't say enough good things about this place, there isn't a place anywhere near that can compare.

Not just for kids!…read more My sister (18) and I (24) decided to try this place out with a Groupon. Even though it says "Karate for Kids" on the building I read that they did adult classes, and it's next door to where I live, so I couldn't pass on trying it out. I'm glad I did! The instructors are top-notch, most if not all have been learning under Chief Master Sustaire since they were little kids, so they really care about the place. The instructors often break off and work with very small groups individually, and you don't ever really feel like you're just a person in an exercise class. My favourite part is the laid-back atmosphere. I was nervous when I started that it would feel like a bootcamp, but it doesn't at all! Yes, there are plenty of core exercises and the occasional round of push-ups, but if you can't do them, or if you fall half-way through, no one says anything. They expect you to try your hardest and they don't go all drill-sergeant if you stop your plank position 15 seconds early. They don't say anything at all, and it creates a very comfortable environment where you're trying hard because you want to, not because someone's yelling at you. HOW IT WORKS After the try-it-out period (I went on a Groupon that has since been discontinued, but always offer some kind of try-it-out special), you pay the flat monthly fee and you get unlimited classes. I go about 4 times a week, but as an adult, I have the opportunity to go up to 8, sometimes 9. Yes, they do continue to charge you for two months after you give them notice that you're leaving. You are expected to continue to come to class for those two months, so you're not getting robbed. I can't say that I 100% agree with this practice, but I understand why they do it. They want to rely on a consistent income, and they don't want people to quit just because they're having a bad week. I bet they get a lot of people who end up changing their mind and staying after the 2 months. ATA I know a lot of people really hate ATA (The American Taekwondo Association) and see it as one giant money grab. And there's definitely an argument for that. ATA schools (like this one) require that you have only ATA sparring gear, and the price for testing into a new belt is higher than some non-ATA Taekwondo schools. But I wouldn't let that turn you away. There are plenty of second-hand ATA sparring gear sets online, and the awesome personal instruction you get more than makes up for the occasional nickle-and-dime'ing by ATA.

Fun and you learn a lot, and they have a nice mix of discipline and caring for their studentsread more

Great beginner experience. The instruction is firm but understanding. Very flexible. Highly…read morerecommend!

Master Mun is great with the kids. So happy he is sharing his knowledge with the city of McKinney.read more

I have been a student at SIA for one year, and cannot say enough good things about this school and…read morethe instructors. Our two children, ages 6 and 9, train here, as well as my husband and my mother-in-law. We all love it and can truly say that our experience here has changed all of our lives! This gym has a professional, family-friendly atmosphere and is very welcoming to new students. If you are on the fence about trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu I would definitely encourage you to come in and try a class. They offer free trial classes and everyone at the gym, students and employees, will make you feel right at home. Classes are offered 6 days a week, so there is something for everyone and it's easy to find a convenient time to train. The other students on the mat with you quickly become your second family here. We've made so many wonderful friendships and it has been a very positive thing for our family to be a part of this group. We look forward to many more years learning Jiu Jitsu at SIA!!

I've been training here now for a year. The professors are great and the group of people that train…read morethere are awesome as well. I have really enjoyed my experience and my journey in jujutsu. I just signed up my daughter to start training as well.

My daughter loves training at this Tiger Rock! The instructors (led by Mr. Thibodeaux) exhibit…read moreconfidence, leadership, and integrity. I've also witnessed an increase of self confidence, assertion, focus and ability to follow instruction, not only in my daughter, but from every single kid in our belt level classes. Some progress faster than others, but definitive progress is obvious none-the-less. The ability of these instructors to instill those actions in kids is beyond what I've seen in other youth programs. Now, on to cost as referred to by some other reviewers. Yes, it's expensive. However, you get to go to an unlimited number of classes so you get out of it what you put in. If you go once a week, you'll get once a week value. If you go more, then you'll get more for your investment and see a faster development of skill. Every business can improve, and Tiger Rock is not immune to benefit from a tweak here or there. For example, they really need to pro-rate months like December when they're closed for two weeks. And I witnessed one communication snafu. But overall, we find a lot of value and growth in this program and plan to continue for a long time. Certainly deserving of the 5 stars.

This place rocks!! We tried 2 other well known places for our son before making a decision to…read moreenroll here. He has been going there for a little over a year now, and completed the Tiger Club program. He has now turned 6 and moved up to the white/yellow belt classes. The main instructor is amazing with the kids... ALL of the kiddos. He has an amazing staff that assists with the kids. They offer classes all week long, and for a very low monthly tuition, you can attend as many as you like. My son is very excited to come home after class and show me the things he has learned. He was a bit of a hyper kid when he started, but I can definitely tell that he has matured through this program, and their instructors!!! They continue to impress us!! Highly recommend!

I've been here multiple times. The classic class is easy to follow and doesn't require much…read morephysical coordination, which I was very appreciative of!

Love the energy and love the instructors. There are a variety of different type of classesread more