As a parent of three kids currently attending Bushi Ban Pasadena, I cannot express enough how truly…read moregrateful I am for this incredible place. Over the past year, I have witnessed immense personal growth in all three of my children. From the moment you walk through the door, you are greeted with a smiling face and treated like family. The staff's kindness and warmth are unmatched. Ms. Jackie, Ms. Lori, and Mr. Joe do an outstanding job with the after-school program and camps, keeping the kids engaged and supported always. On the training floor, Mr. Georgie, Mr. Aaron, and Ms. Izabella truly bring out the absolute best in my children, instilling confidence and showing them that they are strong and capable of achieving great things. To top it all off, Grandmaster Zulfi is an amazing instructor whose teaching and martial arts skills are second to none. Thank you all so much for everything you do. We appreciate you more than words can say!

GM Zulfi and staff are friendly and monitor all student progress. Classes have all ages and…read moreabilities. Classes range from jiu jitsu, traditional karate, mma, and aerobic kickboxing classes. Prices are reasonable and Zulfi is approachable and a good listener. Bushi Ban has multiple schools around Houston area, US and over seas. Robert V

Coach Washington is an excellent instructor who is genuinely invested in his students' BJJ…read moredevelopment. The environment is welcoming, and the other students are supportive and encouraging, no matter your goals--whether it's fitness, competition, or self-defense.

If you're in the Pasadena area this is the place to learn jiu-jitsu. It's a school that has only…read morebeen open for a few months and is rapidly growing at a fast rate. Professor Washington Luis is a world class jiu-jitsu practitioner who has won many honorable medals at the highest level beating a lot of the most well-known future hall of famers in jiu-jitsu today. He is a legend in the game and was taught by some of the best pioneers in jiu-jitsu. He shows so much compassion for his students and knows how to bring the best out of you or your child to succeed on the mats or in life general.

After 3 years of commitment to Pearland Elite, I was extremely disappointed and honestly…read moreheartbroken by the way my daughter Taylor's enrollment ended. Rather than having a direct conversation with me as her parent, Taylor was unenrolled following information surrounding a tryout at another gym. From my perspective, the decision appeared to be based on hearsay and assumptions rather than anyone simply picking up the phone and speaking with me first. After three years of our family investing time, money, trust, and Taylor pouring countless hours into this program, we deserved that basic professional courtesy. What makes this even harder is that Taylor genuinely loved Pearland Elite and absolutely adored her coach ( Kelly) . This was her gymnastics home for three years. These coaches and teammates were a major part of her childhood as she was home schooled there, so the way everything ended is something that will likely remain a core memory for her and unfortunately, not for the right reasons. In my opinion, the decision made by Tasha and Nick to unenroll my daughter felt emotional and reactive, rather than thoughtful and centered around an athlete who had been loyal to their program for years. A conversation could have changed the entire way this situation was handled. Exploring another gym was never about disrespecting her coaches or forgetting everything Pearland Elite had done for Taylor. It was about being parents and doing our due diligence for a child who has serious goals in this sport. Parents should be able to explore opportunities, ask questions, attend a tryout, and determine the best path for their child without fearing their child will immediately be removed from a program based on secondhand information. I also had heard of interactions with Nick that made me uncomfortable, including comments that I personally perceived as racially inappropriate and insensitive. Combined with how this situation was handled, it changed the way I viewed the leadership of the gym. Taylor worked hard, competed, represented Pearland Elite proudly, loved her coaches, and gave that program three years of her childhood. Regardless of where an athlete ultimately chooses to train, that level of dedication deserves respect, compassion, professionalism, and at minimum a conversation with her parent. We have moved forward and I am grateful Taylor is continuing her journey in an environment that aligns with the direction she wants to go. But I will always wish her chapter at Pearland Elite had been allowed to close with the same love and respect that she gave them for three years. It wasn't simply that our relationship with the gym ended. It was the way they chose to end it that I will never agree with.

Unfortunately they have grown and have grown too fast …read more Employing people who didn't have the experience to be coaching athletes at a certain level . Bringing on more athletes when the resources are already stretched thin. Most who progressing or staying on level are doing 2+ privates a week on top of the 16hrs a week of training. And some are even going outside of the gym to other gyms for privates because the coaches we are told to use either don't have availability or they just are new coaches who lack coaching experience. It's sad to see the quality of coaching go down .

If you're looking for a place to TRULY learn jiu-jitsu in a safe, clean, and family-friendly…read moreenvironment, this is it. Look no further. Seriously. Whether you're new to the sport or maybe you've had a bad experience elsewhere, the coaches here create an atmosphere where everyone is welcomed, supported, and encouraged to improve. I know everyone says that but here it is the culture. The instruction is outstanding, and a special shoutout goes to Coach Joe Murphy, whose knowledge, patience, and dedication to helping students succeed really stand out. My husband and I are continually impressed by his gift of teaching and his patience with each and every person who comes through the doors. There is a genuine sense of community here that can be hard to find. My husband, our 6-year-old, our 4-year-old, and I are all members, and we've had a fantastic experience. We enjoy having access to both gi and no-gi classes, and the flexible class schedule makes it easy to fit classes into our busy family life. If you're considering trying jiu-jitsu, I can't recommend this gym enough. Great coaching, great people, and a great environment for the entire family. Highly recommend! Plus the gym is conveniently located for those in West Pearland and there's plenty of parking both in front of and behind the gym.

My 8-year-old daughter trains at a Renzo Gracie gym in the Austin area, and we signed her up for a…read moreJJWL tournament in Houston, assuming one of her coaches would be attending. Unfortunately, her coach was unable to make it at the last minute. Wanting to ensure she had support, I reached out to several Renzo Gracie academies in the Houston area that were attending the tournament. Only one responded--Professor Joe Murphy, the owner of Renzo Gracie Pearland. Despite having multiple students competing at the same time, Professor Joe assured me he would do his best to coach her or find someone who could. He even shared his number so we could connect at the event. True to his word, he made time to meet with us before her match, offering valuable advice for her first tournament. When it was time for her matches, he rushed over between coaching his own students to be in her corner. Although she didn't win her matches (no fault of his, as I could hear his great coaching), what stood out most was the way he supported her afterward. He provided positive feedback, helped her process the experience, and most importantly, made sure she kept her head up. BJJ tournaments can be intimidating, especially for an 8-year-old, and his presence turned what could have been a discouraging experience into a positive one. Thank you, Professor Joe! If you're considering Renzo Gracie Pearland, don't hesitate--sign up today. If this is how he treats a random kid from another gym, I can only imagine the dedication he gives to his own students!

Great martial arts program for kids or adults. Overall very positive experience and highly…read morerecommended.

Our family has really enjoyed being part of the L4L team. My son is homeschooled and needed a good…read moreafter school program that helps run off energy, instill good moral behaviors, and be with kids his own age. My son has improved his listening, respect, and focus. I highly recommend this location and program. The teachers are kind and funny. They do a good job teaching the children and helping the ones who are struggling emotionally. They offer a variety of classes to suit the whole family. L4L has been a blessing to our family and we are super proud to be part of a program raising our future Leaders!!

This is the best martial arts school around. Have 2 kids in their program since they were 5 years…read moreold and now they're teenagers. The instructors are amazing and the lady in the front office always takes care of what we need and the kids love her. Great activities for summer camp daycare and they have after school pickup too.

Inner Fire Martial Arts !!!!! A place to come and learn…read more how much fun Martial art can be. Each class is constructed for the age of the students and the progression of the students. Owner Sean Gary loves to share his passion for the Martial Arts and a work hard ethic. Sean has been studying for over 25 years and can give great instruction to all ages. A open a fun place to work hard and gain discipline,strength and respect. Very clean very modern. A must to come by and check out if your in the pearland area.

I can't say enough amazing things about Tiger's Den Martial Arts! Our son is thriving and becoming…read moremore confident! He has been loving his time there this summer for their summer camp and requests I pick him up later than normal! The owners and staff are fantastic! We are going to continue attending Tiger's Den all year and watching our son grow! I'm So glad we found such a wonderful place for our son to learn karate, self respect, respect for others, compassion and confidence! Don't hesitate to send your child to their summer camp, after school program or evening karate classes! They do so much more than karate too!

Tiger's Den calls itself "shotokan" karate. Trust me, this is NOT shotokan, much less martial arts…read moretraining. It is nothing more than a "black belt factory". Zuhair basically rewards students who can simply yell loudly while doing a terrible punch or kick. A couple of warning signs to prove to you that Zuhair's karate is fake. For starters, who only has his students participate in tournaments against his own dojos. Legit karate schools will compete in AAKF, SKIFF, JKA, or any other LEGIT karate organization. Also, I don't understand how you can promote a student to black belt if they don't even know half the katas they are suppose to know? I use to attend his classes, and I will say that Zuhair is a fake. His karate teaching is terrible. He charges you a fortune for sub-par teaching and uses the excuse that karate will, magically, improve your child's discipline, make them better people, get better grades, and find the cure for cancer. Karate is a legit martial arts. Despite what MMA junkies say, you can honestly use real karate to defend yourself. Sadly, dojos like Zuhair make karate look like some sort of daycare crap. My advice to you, as a recognized shotokan karate black belt, shop around for a karate dojo (or instructor) who is actually recognized by a legit karate organization.

Awesome and caring after school care and karate. They really teach respect, responsibility and…read morediscipline. Both of my boys made great friends while there and the exercise helped them focus I school. A+++

Great place for the kids. Very dedicated staff. Quality training from long term instructors. My…read moreboys attended USA Karate 1 white belt And 1 orange belt I regret pulling them out. USA Karate will strengthen the body and mind.