I did a class with We Sweat in Pink and was so impressed. The instructors at Urban Jungle are…read morepatient, kind and understanding. They taught lessons for the mat and real life while empowering all women. Recommend 10/10.

I started attending the functional fitness, and then cardio kickboxing, classes around Summer 2023…read moreto help recover from a couple postpartum injuries. Fast forward 6+ months and I honestly think that I'm in the best shape of my life...or at least since high school. I recently turned 40 and because of my workouts at Urban Jungle I have no mobility issues; the creakyness I was starting to get is gone! I can easily play on the floor with my kids and sprint after them. On my 40th birthday I was also able to do 40 pushups, I huge accomplishment for me, and 100% attributable to the urban jungle workouts. This is a great spot and I highly recommend the the functional fitness and cardio kick box classes. They'll work you hard :)

This sort of classic, traditional martial arts system is a very rare thing these days. Not focused…read moreon tournament competitions, or the latest style du jour; traditional martial arts training (karate, kung fu, hapkido, judo) with an approachable teaching method. Chayon Ryu means, 'Natural Way System' - we should move in ways that are bio-mechanically friendly & efficient for humans to move. This reduces the chances for injury or long term wear & tear on the joints, and maximizes the speed & power one can develop. There are many students and instructors here who have been training for 20, 30, 40 years and their health & mobility reflect this. This is a place to train to improve the quality of your life, rather than win trophies or bar fights ;-)

I have been a student of Chayon-Ryu for over 25 years. I feel very certain that this school…read morehelped change my life for the better. This is a traditional martial arts school - not a club or a place to hang out and try a few tricks/techniques. Injuries are very rare as students and instructors treat each other with respect and patience. I started studying Chayon-Ryu when I was in high school as an almost desperate attempt to end the bullying I experienced for most of my childhood. Chayon-Ryu instilled valuable skills, confidence and life-long friendships into me. Train for more than a couple of years and the benefits, beyond learning how to kick and punch, will pour forth into your life. And if you have any children interested in learning karate, Master Sean Kim is FANTASTIC. I have never seen someone so great with kids. He is super patient and is so good at teaching the youngest of the students self-control and discipline. Try a few lessons out and I am sure you will not be disappointed.

Best decision I ever made, my son has really improved mentally and physically, best place to enroll…read moreyour kids, Masters Lauras ( mother and daughter) are the best. Enroll your little ones, you won't regret it!!

From the owner: At Xtreme Taekwondo & Sport Center we offer traditional Taekwondo, Boxing, Self Defense, Weapon…read moreclasses and Sparring Techniques. We also have our After School Program Where we pick up children from school in the Spring Branch area. The child gets picked up from school, we assist them with homework, provide them with a snack and drink and they get one hour of class each day. Xtreme Taekwondo & Sport Center also has Summer Camp! A fun way to keep your child busy this summer while they have a blast and learn self defense. Our Summer Camp offers Child care, games, arts & crafts, movies, one hour of Class (Taekwondo, Boxing, Self Defense, Weapons class, and Sparring techniques) and lots more !!

Our sons both studied and earned their black belts at the Houston Karate Academy. Their program is…read morerigorous and includes sparring, which not all do. They teach discipline, mental and physical, respect, and how to handle yourself in an actual fight. However, most importantly, they teach how to be strong while also learning to avoid conflict whenever possible. Respect, de-escalation, actual fighting skills and disciplined preparedness are probably the the phrases that come to mind first describing this dojo.

HKA has the best kid and adult programs including for special needs. Grandmaster Cunningham is…read morededicated to providing a safe and respectful class for all students. My son was a student from the age of four and is now an adult blackbelt as am I. This school had a positive impact on us. Also, when my son was bullied at school it gave him the confidence and skill to defend himself without being confrontational. We highly recommend HKA.

The best gym in Houston. Feels more like a family than a gym…read more Ed is running a top notch operation and one of the things I appreciate the most is just how clean the gym is at ALL TIMES. They employ quite a few employees who are consistently making sure the gym is absolutely spotless.

Visited on May 4. I was unable to connect to WiFi while in the gym. I asked for help at the front…read moredesk. Zero help was received. Left early bc of it.

I started BJJ in January, so I'm pretty new to all of this. What made my experience so special from…read morethe beginning was Professor Ulpiano. He always had a smile, always greeted me warmly, and from day one, I genuinely felt like I belonged. The tagline is "jiu-jitsu for everyone," and he truly lived that out. Sadly, he has passed, and I wanted to leave something here as a testament to who he was as a professor. His passion and dedication always showed. He once said, "The best professor is a professor that's happy to be there," and you felt that every single time he taught. If you're thinking about trying something new or stepping outside your comfort zone, I really do recommend this place. Professor Ulpiano made it more than a gym. He made it a community.

This is their new location in River Oaks. The most upscale Jiujitsu school I have been to. I met…read moreProfessor Ulpiano 5 years ago when I moved to Houston and started training at their Westchase location. I am now splitting my time between both schools. Professor Ulpiano is of the utmost professional and an amazing instructor. They offer many classes for those of you with a busy schedule. Come in and ask for him for a free session. He is the best.

Took my first private lesson with coach Julio. He is motivating, tough and skilled in mitt…read moretraining. I plan to continue my training at King of Kings Boxing. Thank you coach Julio for your help! Wanted to also note that equipment and ring are kept very clean!

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Started 2025 as a New Year's resolution and here we are 2026 still going strong. Coaching is great…read moreall by experienced fighters. The have a wealth of knowledge and good partners once you get to know the team couldn't be happier to call this my gym.

I can't say enough good things about Heritage. I was instantly amazed by the way the way things…read morewere operating the second I walked in. No mistake though because it's ran by Michael Corley. The instructors at Heritage Muay Thai are carefully selected and trained to provide high-quality instruction and it 100% shows. At EVERY level as well. Each coach practices what they preach and care even more when you put in the effort. You can also learn from members that go there as well, but that's just an example of the environment there is(great). I could go on and on but my best advice is to just go if you want to not only get the highest quality/level training in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, BJJ, or MMA but you'll unlock your potential in other aspects in life as well.

Great place to learn! easy to join and introduction to martial arts!…read more The people are awesome!

I've been training here for about 6 months and the change in my level of fitness has been amazing…read more And, I feel so much more confident in my abilities to handle any sort of situation that might happen. I look forward to training here for years to come. Plus, all the instructors are so welcoming of everyone. Age, gender, body types, experience, fitness level -- it doesn't matter. The trainers are willing to work with anyone willing to push themselves at Krav Maga. This is definitely the best fitness choice I've ever made.

I have been a member here for about 2 years. The school is very professional and clean. I have…read morelearned a lot here during my two years. This summer I hurt my back playing basketball right before my 6 month membership was up and the manager had me come in to have the owner recommend me the proper treatment. My membership was going to expire in a week and they did not bring up the membership they were only concerned about my health. My back has healed and I am back training again. This martial arts school is as high class as it gets for any service business in any city. I will recommend them to anyone.

This happened a couple years ago, so I can't speak to how things are handled there now. But I had a…read morenegative experience trying to contact the Westchase flagship location about a serious concern connected to my experience at another affiliated location. The concern involved safety, conduct, and how issues involving staff or members were being handled. I made four separate calls to four different people, was unable to get a hold of anyone, left my callback information, and explained generally that I was trying to raise a serious concern that I believed warranted awareness or oversight. I did not receive a callback or meaningful follow-up. I am not reviewing any one person individually. My concern is that I attempted to raise a serious issue through multiple channels connected to the flagship location and was met with silence. With time, what stands out to me most is not only the original situation, but the lack of meaningful follow-up when I tried to raise it through what I understood to be appropriate channels. That kind of non-response leaves things unresolved. It also leaves the person who raised the concern carrying the consequences alone. In a martial arts environment, especially one involving physical training and close contact, trust and safety depend not only on what happens on the mat, but also on whether concerns can be raised and handled responsibly. From my experience at the time, I did not feel there was a reliable process for escalation, accountability, or member support.