Oh how I love this place. We are a new family to Rise. Today is my sons 3rd class and I'm watching…read morehim in his class as I type this. He has adhd and struggles with certain tasks. Yet he does so extremely well adapting with his class. THE INSTRUCTORS ARE AMAZING!! They are so kind and attentive. He comes out of class with such a strong heart. He is learning so many things at once and I'm so proud of him. I would 10/10 recommend this place to anyone who wants an actual martial arts training/ experience. My son goes twice a week. I feel my money and time are used towards such a great company. I'm really really happy we found this place and the staff. Love Rise. Truly happy here. Thank you Rise and thank you for helping shape our children.

My son has been in the after school program for a while now…read more.. Recently he jumped over a belt and is now a 2nd degree red belt... one level away from a black belt! Many years ago when we joined rise I would have never guessed how he would take to the program. I have to give credit to the school, the instructors, and their core teachings! They know how to teach... serious and solid but also know when to have fun and keep it light. I've watched my son grow up a lot in these classes... I'm very proud of the young man he is becoming and again I have to say... thank you Rise!

Been training here for years! Love this place, all of the instructors are great! This is like my…read moresecond home!

I personally do not train at Rabadi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but my husband does and has been for over…read more10 years. Since the time he started at RRBJJ, the brotherhood has grown exponentially between the coaches and the team. There is a camaraderie within this team that is hard to describe. You don't have to have been on Team Rabadi for years to feel like you are actually part of that team. I've seen coaches and seasoned BJJ competitors welcome new students to the school without hesitation and offer additional time to those 'newbies' who are interested and wanting to learn. There is no intimidation upon entering through the school doors, just a sense that you're about to get one hell of a workout and meet some new friends. How can you not make friends when the positions you put yourself in (or are put in by others) can be fairly awkward!? I do love this school and the team it has built. No, I don't train there, but I do feel like a part of the family.

Master Hill is very patient. He clearly enjoys teaching and the kids love it…read more Sometimes the older kids help teach the younger kids and my son really enjoys working with "big" kids. Affordable and convenient karate class!

Anyone interested in real Japanese karate needs to take a look. I have been to countless schools…read moreand I have not seen anything close to the individual attention and accountability to standards necessary to teach excellent karate skills. Master Mike Hill has been teaching traditional Soryu Karate for over 20 years and has won countless championships in the Texas Amateur Karate Organization. He runs his own tournament yearly and is a fixture in the karate community. My Son's karate skill level ramped up rapidly after we started taking him here and as a result has one first place at many of the tournaments. Anyone interested in learning karate the way it was originally taught should drop by and watch a class to see if it is a good fit.

If you've ever attempted something only to regret having not attempted it 10 years sooner, then you…read morecould relate to my feelings of learning Ving Tsun at the Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy. Every time I attend a class is like adding another frame in my own 'preparing to face the ultimate bad guy' montage for my personal kung fu movie. I've been studying there for almost 8 years, and have seen the changes in both my mind and my body. They don't come over night and it does take a lot of hard work and determination, but on those rare instances when a cup of coffee inadvertently slides off the table and onto your lighting fast hands, it fills you with surprise and pride in yourself, leaving you wanting more. Sifu and Simo Vyvial have been very good to me. They are kind, supportive, and patient, but by no means are they the easiest instructors. While VT strives to find your physical weaknesses, Sifu and Simo will find your mental ones. The system and the instructors will work tirelessly to heal and strengthen you for as long as you let them. There will be times when it gets really difficult...really difficult. But more often there are days when you can ask yourself "How did I just throw 10,000 punches?" I actually have no idea how I accomplished that...I just did it. The system they teach is transformative in a way because in addition to growing your strength and agility, it also hardens your resolve as well. And I think that's why I love this school so much.

In my lifetime, I have done many things. I've played soccer and lacrosse and run track events. I've…read morestudied different styles of martial arts, ranging from boxing to traditional jujutsu. I have never found anything as rewarding and powerful as the Ving Tsun Kung Fu taught at Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy. When I walked through the door two years ago, I was as close to broken physically and emotionally as I had ever been in my life. I had been through a big medical crisis, had my depression, anxiety and ADHD were through the roof. On top of it, I was drinking a lot and my cigarette smoking was at an all time high. From the minute that I walked in, I could tell that I was in a place that was very carefully kept and deliberately arranged. Everything about it was cultivated, from the placement of the resting benches to the wooden dummies standing by the doors. The instructor who was there for my introduction lesson was informed, kind and was able to push me beyond the what I thought myself capable of. Over the last two years since then, I've been training alongside some of the most wonderful people in Austin. The teacher at the school, whom we call "Sifu", which is Cantonese for "teacher", is very involved in the growth and development of every student, but has a teaching style that is more about inspiration and leading from behind than over-teaching. More often than not, we are helped to discover things on our own and figure them out, rather than simply going through rote drill after rote drill. Sifu does not have an assembly line: while every student of his is recognisably his student, everyone's Kung Fu is very different depending on their personalities, bodies, etc. To me, this is the sign of a master teacher. He has passed on Kung Fu while completely maximising the natural capabilities and advantages of each student. These days, I'm stronger than I ever have been in the past. I'm not on knee braces any more. I've quit drinking. I don't smoke any more. The calm that I've found from the training has helped me not need the medications I was taking for depression, anxiety and ADHD. I am in every way a much stronger person than I was when I first walked in. Kung Fu is generous to you. There are some things that give you exactly back what you put into it, a linear, 1:1 ratio of reward to effort. Kung Fu's reward structure is logarithmic. You will get far more of out of it than you put into it for the first several years, with it slowly tapering off as you get to the decade mark. I cannot enough stress what a wonderful place this is and how much what I've learned here has made my life better. Walk in. Take a lesson. You won't be disappointed.

Love, love, love!!! I would totally recommend this establishment if you're looking for a place to…read moreget in shape, meet some cool people, and have fun doing so. I started going to this location for a 6 week challenge, and while I was just short of my goal I have noticed great improvement with my strength and coordination. There are classes available throughout the week so with my caring schedule I had no trouble finding a class to go to. Overall, the team is AMAZING!! They make you feel comfortable yet push you at the same time. I couldn't have asked for more!

My son has Down syndrome, and finding a place where he is both included and challenged has meant…read morethe world to us. Here, he is treated just like everyone else -- with patience, respect, and high expectations. The teachers see kids of all abilities as assets, and they make sure stripes are earned through effort and growth, not just handed out. Ali has gained confidence, discipline, and joy in the process. We are so grateful and highly recommend this school!

I highly recommend Dunn's Academy of Martial Arts to kids and adults. Master Dunn is dedicated in…read moreproviding the best quality of teaching in an energetic and family atmosphere. Everyone is treated with respect and kind regards with the greatest focus on developing individuals' physical fitness, personal character and leadership skills. Each class is unique and carefully planned. In addition to traditional Taekwondo curriculum, you will learn about self-defense, sword fighting, bo staff and other exciting techniques. After carefully evaluating all schools in the area I found this school to be the best fit for my whole family.

From the owner: Dunn's Academy of Martial Arts specializes in taekwondo instruction for ages 3 & up. We train based…read moreon the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and an Indomitable Spirit.

First the good:…read more Master Yang and Master Higgins are outstanding instructors! They obviously have a love for Tae Kwon Do and for teaching in general. You and/or your child will likely learn a lot under their teaching. They will dedicate time to you and/or your child to help you along in the process. Now, for the disappointing: When you sign up, it appears you are signing a contract, which is completely understandable. As it turns out, not only are you signing a contract, you are applying for a loan, which will go on your credit report. Keep this in mind, as signing up (unless you are paying cash for everything up front) will likely impact your credit report, as it did ours.

My son(6) has been a student here for a little over a year and it has been great. We were looking…read morefor a group activity for him to get involved in and he kept mentioning taekwondo after seeing a demonstration. We thought he would lose interest after a week or two because that's often what happens but he loves it and still talks to everyone about his progress constantly. He also has ASD and it can de difficult for him to focus sometimes and he occasionally has meltdowns, but the instructors are amazing and we feel very comfortable with everyone here. We actually believe that the classes have helped him focus and his social skills are greatly improved. Master Yang is incredible with the students and very motivating as is his entire staff.

Great boxing class! Very welcoming and great ambience. I highly recommend taking a class here…read moreregularly!!

LOVE this place!! I began training DefenceLABS about a year and half ago at Centex. I had tried…read moreother places that teach Krav Maga, Kickboxing, etc. to learn self defense and get some fitness in. I had also tried a women's basic self defense class led by Tyrus. I've met a lot of instructors and Tyrus is different. He has never come across as egotistical or a know it all. He's allowed me to stop in the middle of class and ask a what if type question. He has never shut me down but always given me an answer. So when DefenceLABS was being offered by him I decided to check it out. The rest is history as they say. I feel empowered and know how to REALLY defend myself if the situation calls for it. I will continue to train with Tyrus at Centex. AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!

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

There is a tall young man who has (I think) curly blond ish hair who's always wearing a hat who…read moregreets me every time I walk into this gym, I just wanted to say I've gone to these gyms in multiple states and in a lot of of them, they don't even say hi to you at the front, this kid always welcomes you with a warm hello, asks how you are doing, and makes sure to say bye when you leave. I just wanted to say he's really great at his job and it deserves to be recognized. Aside from him, I have also never had a bad interaction with the front staff at this location. They are really good about saying hello to you and acknowledging you and making you feel welcome. Just wanted to say that.

SCAM PROMOTION! TV ad in big print says Black Membership…read more"only $1 to Join" & first month free. NOWHERE DID IT ADVERTISE you need to sign a ONE YEAR CONTRACT!!!! Sure, you realize ONLY after you go to the club in person or notice the grayed out "included" on the website, but this is CLEARLY DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE! I spent a half hour looking up and filling out all the personal bank info REQUIRED....BOTH a credit card AND A CHECKING ACCOUNT NUMBER (so you can't file a protest if you are not satisfied). ONLY THEN do they show you the ripoff amount you will also pay...AN EXTRA $53.04 for "annual membership fee" due January 1. If you want to cancel, a $50 "cancellation fee" will be taken DIRECTLY out of your checking account. Also, instead of the advertised $1 "startup fee", they were gonna charge an extra $1.86 to "pro-rate" the month (see attached pics). TOTAL SCAM "PROMOTION"!!!! (and I kept a recording of the TV AD for proof)