Kula Karate is awesome! I've tried a few but Kula is definitely THE BEST program I've found for my kids. It's helped them to develop leadership skills that will equip them to be successful throughout their lives. All 3 of my boys are Kula Ninjas; the oldest has been going for 7 years now. The instructors are always excellent - I trust them completely - and the boys take away valuable lessons every day. Great for building focus, coordination, teamwork, good sportsmanship, healthy habits, strong values and character - all while exercising and having fun! read more

Great after school program - very convenient. Lots of variety in the classes. Always fun.

Great after school program and so convenient! The instructors are great and kids have so much fun in their classes.

Kid loves the structured activity, interaction with the instructors, positive class message, and the fun martial arts moves. Good communication from staff and thoughtful. read more

Such a great program! My son loves Kula Karate, and we love the values they teach.

My daughter started Kula Karate at her elementary school as a kindergartener during COVID and it was one of the few outdoor activities she could do. It's been a great experience and has really helped her develop discipline and self-confidence. She's finishing up her 3rd semester and still loves it! read more

Our kids have taken the after-school program since kindergarten. Master Wayne is a great teacher! We appreciate the athleticism of it, but even more the mind-body connection (meditation every class). The system of rising up through the ranks works to keep them motivated. read more

Kula Karate has been such a great experience for us. Our son started last year when he was 6. He looks forward to it every week and couldn't wait to start again. It teaches him body awareness and mindfulness. It's also a great sport to do right now during Covid since it's outside and not a contact sport. We appreciate our Kula friends. They are fun, professional, and friendly. read more

Our elementary age kids have been attending Kula Karate after school for almost 4 years. I am grateful to our school's principal because she recommended the Kula Karate classes-I didn't want to start the kids in something (less than great program) and feel regretful, been there, done that ;/ . The karate program far surpassed my expectations....YAY!! Master Wayne and Coach Ninja Nancy are so great with kids of all ages. I wondered how my little one would do and that was 4 years ago-the classes are designed to hold their interest and build their confidence.  I don't know what other martial arts places are like, but the instructors care about the kids and care about teaching them respect, self control and impressive karate skills. This is one of those amazing Austin resources that I sincerely recommend.There are not enough stars to give to such a well rounded kids karate program!! read more

My kids, aged 9 and 6, have been participating in Kula Karate classes for over a year. They love Master Wayne and his kind and patient way of teaching kids. While we really miss the in-person classes, they've been participating virtually and still are loving the class and learning a lot. Thank you so much for getting creative! read more

My kindergartener started Kula Karate and was immediately in love with it. Each week he likes to show us his new moves and is proud of himself for what he has learned. Kula's expectations for the students to have responsibility and self control make it as thoughtful as it is fun. read more

How have I lived here for eight years and I am just now getting around to trying this amazing studio? It is everything I want in a yoga studio: 1) In an great area of town 2) Extremely welcoming environment 3) Kid friendly 4) Intimate 5) Amazing, body and soul fulfilling classes 6) Very reasonable pricing read more

We love the Kula Karate family! We've been sending our son to Kula since Summer 2018. He's really had such a great time, and has even ranked up to orange belt in May! The classes are vibrant, energetic and challenging. I think my favorite part is watching the kids all meditate and then reflect on what they thought about. It's really been such a positive experience for our kiddo. I've seen the Kula team adapt quickly to these new wild Covid times and move all classes online to zoom. Our son has continued with them and seems to still enjoy them, even though they are remote. The team is always encouraging, uplifting and making sure the kids stay focused and present. We love ya Kula Karate! read more

Kula Karate is a terrific martial arts learning facility (dojo?) and in my opinion the best in Austin for keeping younger and less talented kids motivated and feeling good about themselves. A mix of patient sensai's, well trained assistants, and ancillary staff keep the classes running smooth even if a child has a melt down or is having trouble concentrating. Each child feels successful and important at Kula Karate regardless of skill level which makes the experience fun & rewarding whether participation is bent toward earning an eventual black belt or just having some fun with friends after school! read more

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Kudos to Kula Karate who went virtual class via Zoom - Master Wayne and Nancy kept 15+ 2-3rd graders engaged and practicing their moves. Not to mention even a short meditation. Nice way to adapt and improvise during this virus. Can't wait to see everyone in class in person soon. read more

My daughter loves Kula Karate. She is learning confidence, strength, focus, and having a great time while doing it. We just had my daughter's birthday party at Kula Karate and it was a huge hit. The kids were entertained, active, and learned something. Wayne and Nancy covered all of the bases. read more

I will have to admit that Kula is the first yoga studio that I've been to. But I still have to give my 5-star shout out, because first time was a charm when it came time for me to find a place to get my yoga on. Kula offers a wide variety of classes for differing interests and skill levels. I opted to start by taking an 8 week beginner course with Connie, and now continue to take her ongoing twice-weekly classes. I've also dropped in on some prenatal yoga and prenatal fit classes, both of which were great! The instructors and staff here are so supportive and always take an individual interest in each class member. They also keep the needs of the community in mind and offer classes for kids, teenagers, signing classes for the hearing impaired, and much more. read more

My son is on his second year with Kula Karate through their after-school classes offered at his elementary school! We love that Kula Karate classes teach karate training while also being anchored in mindfulness, confidence and respect. The instructors keep them active and engaged the entire class. My son continues to enjoy each class week after week and always wants more training and classes! Last but certainly not least, I appreciate their attention to health and safety. I highly recommend Kula Karate! read more

Lovelovelove this yoga studio. Meg teaches the Saturday morning hip-hop yoga class and it's always packed. The music is great and the workout is even better. I've also been to a Vinyasa Flow and Hatha class. At the Hatha class there were members from the community learning how to sign the yoga classes to make them accessible to the deaf community and in the Vinyasa class there were teenagers for a mixed-age class. Kula offers PE credit for high schoolers (wish that was around when I was a kid!) and tons of prenatal workshops. They're an amazing community resource. read more

I went on a friend's recommendation, and it was amazing. I walked and was greeted by Susan, a very friendly participant and teacher. They offer Kundalini classes every Friday from noon-1pm on a donation basis. That's right whatever you think is appropriate. The instructor Greg is extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. He conducts the class at a steady pace that allows even a novice like myself to participate and learn lots of new meditations and breathing exercises. After the class we had a 5 minute cool-down session where we lie down, relax, and enjoy some great ambient music. To top it all off, they gave us some really great apple-cinnamon tea to help calm the mind, spirit and body. Sat Nam. read more

Our 6 year old daughter watched a Kula Karate demo on Zoom in the fall of 2020 and begged to do karate for months. She was so excited when they cleverly pivoted and offered an outdoor class at her school! She thoroughly enjoyed the spring semester, taught by Coach Cory, who has a great way with kids. She came home counting korean and teaching our family how to meditate, as well as demonstrating all the moves and skills she's learned. She is looking forward to starting back up this fall and talks about it often. We are so grateful for the amazing Kula team and all they are teaching our daughter! read more

Our daughter started Kula in 1st grade and just finished 3rd grade. She learned a lot of confidence and focus doing karate and has received her white and orange belts which she is very proud of and displays on her bedroom wall. The instructors have all been great and are very patient with the kids. Kula was able to pivot during COVID offering virtual classes and then outdoor classes so we could continue the program. We recommend Kula Karate to anyone looking for an engaging program that will teach your kids confidence, strength, respect and a fun way to learn self-defense. read more

The staff is friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, I really wasn't challenged by any of the five classes I attended there. I felt that they were structured to newer yogis. Also, four of the classes only had two other students or in one case, just me. While I appreciated that the class wound up being a private lesson, I went for the dynamics of a group practice. This is a great studio for those who are new to yoga, but wasn't what I am looking for personally. read more

My son (10 years old) has been attending the summer Ninja Training classes once a week and he always has a great time and looks forward to going to the next session. It's been a relief for me that he likes it so much, since he has been going through an extremely shy, anxious phase for the last couple of years and it's been really hard for me to convince him to try any new activities. I think the coaches at Kula Karate have just the right mix of challenging the kids, while still being patient and easygoing with them. Practice is outside and it's hot, but they give the kids a well-earned popsicle reward at the end! read more

I've been doing yoga since 2003, on the instructions of my orthopedic surgeon. I've tried several different yoga studios, both at gyms and standalone. Kula is the best yoga studio I've found. I'm a man, and not particularly flexible at that. And while I've been doing yoga for some time, I haven't done a lot of other exercise. In addition to what I'll call "regular" yoga, Kula offers a few real "workout yoga" classes (core yoga and hip hop yoga), combining both the stretching / flexibility of yoga and the activity of a solid aerobic workout with strength training included for good measure. It is definitely the best all around workout I've ever experienced, and whenever I don't go for a while, I find myself slipping more out of shape. The classes have students with a variety of capabilities - several other yoga instructors, from other studios are in the classes, along with me, who might be considered the comic relief (although no one ever makes me feel that way except myself)... Meg (the instructor) ensures everyone feels comfortable with what they are capable of, and challenges the entire spectrum to improve their own capabilities. The children's classes are also incredible. This is one of the few places where my son, who has ADHD is really able to be calm and concentrate, and Amy, one of the kids' teachers, helps him be better both in and out of the studio. I'd recommend this studio to anyone, no matter their life situation or yoga ability. read more

They have a great jewelry section, it's a bit pricing but worth checking out on your way out. Their yelp "check-in" promo is no longer valid. Bring your own mat or they can loan you one. If you have kids they provide karate classes for them rather than baby sitting for an extra fee. read more

Kula Karate has been fantastic for our daughter. I can't believe how attentive she is in these classes - honestly, I wish Coach Wayne could pass along whatever magical spell he casts. She is laser focused the whole hour, including sitting in meditation for 2 minutes at a go without rustling about. She loves her regular schoolyear karate classes and has been especially excited about this summer's miniseries Zoom classes (that might have a lot to do with her liking all the "stuff" - nun-chucks, a board, a bo). I was really impressed with how Kula swung over to virtual classes during this coronavirus situation, and although C would prefer live over Zoom, she still gets very enthusiastic every week. She's also showing everyone how she can break a board with her fist. Nice work, Coach Wayne! read more

The team at Kula Karate is truly fantastic. My daughter absolutely loves Master Wayne and Nancy. They do an incredible job of connecting with the kids and always bringing out their best - both face to face and now through technology. My daughter always has fun and she has learned so much! We can't say enough about the positive experience we have had. read more

My daughter and I have been going to the Mom and Tot yoga class with Monica for the last year and a half. My sister had some extra classes and encouraged us to try it out. I was nervous about going because I had not done any kind of yoga in years and my daughter is reticent around strangers. It turns out we had nothing to worry about because Monica is a fantastic teacher with a young child of her own. She can accommodate both the high energy individuals and those that take a while to warm up. There are also various activities in addition to the yoga that are always a lot of fun. We've planted bean plants for Earth Day, made dream catchers and even made ornaments for Christmas. There is often a theme-based story time and each class ends with a relaxing meditation for both mom and tot. read more

My kinder son has loved attending Kula Karate after school (plus he wants to be a "ninja spy" when he grows up, so he's building his skills). He wanted a ninja birthday party, and Kula was AWESOME! Nancy and her 2 assistants led the 6 year olds in fun activities. I was worried that 15 littles would get out of hand, but Nancy, Brooke, and Danica were pros at motivating them, encouraging them all, keeping them focused and interested...The party was a total success, and I highly recommend Kula for lessons and/or a party! read more

Kula Karate has been an outstanding influence in my son's life. I have watched him grow and improve his physical skills. He asks me to set a meditation timer for him during the week and he loves going to class. Even though it is now a Zoom class, it has not lost any of its effectiveness. Master Wayne is so patient and expects the best each student can give. Ms. Nancy is so helpful and encouraging. We love Kula Karate. read more

Wonderful kids and instructors! Master Wayne is great with the kids and they always leave with a bright smile on their faces! I love the happy upbeat atmosphere at all of the Kula Karate locations! 10/10 read more

Our family loves Kula Karate!! My daughter (10) has been going for a year and a half and my son (7) has been taking classes for the past year. Master Wayne, Coach Nancy and their assistant coaches are all very upbeat and personable. They place equal focus on building up the character of the child as much as developing their skills. I've noticed the impact that Kula Karate has had in helping my kids to grow their confidence. This was something that they both really needed and is so important for all kids at that young tender age in their development. I'm so grateful that we found Kula Karate! Additional side benefits: the kids spend a little time as a group in each class practicing meditation, they learn how to count to ten in Korean and Japanese and throughout the whole process they gain exposure to different cultures. Kula Karate gets two thumbs up from this very satisfied mom! read more

Kula Karate is one of the best things to happen to our children, especially our son. For a kid who hasn't excelled at team sports, it's been a perfect venue to acquire/refine some of the same values - discipline, commitment to a group, physical fitness, and more. And how wonderful to reap the rewards - a sense of belonging to a team, accomplishment, and increased confidence. I also love how Kula is equally geared towards girls. It is a co-ed environment where everyone competes on a level playing field. Many girls have risen through the ranks as Kula leaders, and I love the message that sends to both my daughter AND son. Kudos, Nancy and Master Wayne! read more

Both of my sons love attending Kula Karate! Nancy and Master Wayne are great with the children and do an amazing job of keeping them engaged and involved in the class. My sons are always so excited to attend Kula Karate and we look forward to being a part of the Kula family for years to come! read more

This place is awesome. A friend had tried the prenatal yoga class and told me about it. I tried it yesterday and really enjoyed it. The teacher was really nice and she asked everyone at the beginning of class if there was anything specific bothering them so that she could work on it. The class was only about 5 people but I was told sometimes it gets a little larger. I felt like I got a real workout even though it was modified for pregnancy. After class they have a little area to sit and relax for a second with really good tea and chocolates. They have a ton of different classes and some for children as well. the prices seemed really reasonable to me as well. It seems weird but I left there almost as relaxed as if I had just gotten a massage. read more

I have to say that Nancy the owner of Kula Karate school is amazing person. I've been taking the young man that I take care of there for the past three years and he's loves it. I definitely recommend the school to any young child that wants to learn discipline respect and manners. Also friendship. This would be the best karate school. read more

My 8 year old daughter has been taking their karate classes for two years. She loves it! The instructor, Wayne, is amazing -- patient with the kids while teaching the technical aspects of karate as well as the mental and spiritual side. I've been to several of the class presentation and was blown away. I believe my daughter is learning skills that will last a lifetime. read more

I am so happy we chose Kula over anyone else. Our son loves going to Karate and has become obsessed with Karate & being a Ninja since day 1. The amount of improvement he has made in such a short amount of time has been incredible to watch. Master Wayne and Nancy are very friendly & patient with the kids too. They make the class both fun & education with a lot of drills and training techniques for the kids to practice at home, if they'd like. We have already signed up for the next semester and plan on going through many many more semesters at Kula. I highly recommend them - you will be happy you did. read more

Austin Kula is a small, very kid-friendly yoga studio in the Tarrytown neighborhood. It's close to my office, and I have tried core yoga and prenatal yoga. The classes are usually very small, and the instructors have been good so far. They also offer mom & baby classes and vinyasa flow with baby, so I'll be back post-delivery too. read more