Fantastic experience learning machida karate here. Coach Dane is an excellent & patient instructor…read more He continually finds unique/relatable ways to teach or explain things & gets the absolute best from his students old or young. My first martial arts training activity & its been completely worth it. Im a near 50yo athletic male with some injury limits too. If you want to learn real karate from a super experienced, patient, safety-minded, kind, no-ego staff, you'll be very happy you did it here. Well done guys.

Luke was our personal trainer for 6 months before he moved to Temple (from Houston). Prior to…read moreworking with Luke, neither my fiancée nor I worked out regularly. His approach was to build up our strength and movements gradually to make sure our bodies could adjust. He was very cautious about not causing injury and took the time to explain the background and science behind muscle movements, strength training, importance of stretching and other components. Our workout schedule was 3 times a week and we both noticed marked improvements in our strength and muscle tone. We initially started with light weights, but improved to the point where we were using 20/25lbs weights with no problem on certain exercises. In addition to the improvements and progression we noticed in our training, we absolutely loved working with Luke. He is very genuine and truly cares about helping his clients. He was a bright spot in our lives three times a week.

Absolutely love it! My son has been wanting to try out since he was 2. Finally was able to at 4…read more He's been if going twice a week for a couple of months now. Coach Shayla is amazing with the kids. She pays attention to their weakness and encourages them. We can not wait to see how far he goes with this amazing leadership!

I initially came to this gym quite a few years ago with some friends of mine from Fort Hood while…read morein the military. The hustle and bustle of life pulled me away though. 10 years later, I decided to focus back on my physical health and began working on getting in shape... eventually this led me back to Grapplers Lair. I am so thankful for this gym. This gym brings top notch instruction and a great family atmosphere for any and all who visit. My kids have started taking classes too and they LOVE it! The instruction is top notch, the people are very friendly, and needless to say, it's been great for getting in shape. Highly, highly, highly recommend Grapplers Lair for anyone interested in getting into martial arts for themselves or for their kids. It's really a great place to train.

Knock. Knock. Who's there? Sensei. Sensei who? I sensei bad joke coming…read more I came here from a 45 minute drive away to allow my daughter an opportunity to train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. No one near me has the foresight to offer a 3 year old class and that is their loss because Storm is ready and willing to help me. The owner is interested, invested and attentive to the training. The instructors were very patient and focused in the teaching. Everybody is not of the right mindset to work with the tiniest of kids but somehow the owner was able to find a team that shares his vision to help families that are interested in learning. We enjoyed the class and look forward to more.

Coach Alonzo is one of the best Jiu Jitsu and MMA minds I've ever met and my game has improved…read moreleaps and bounds so I've been studying under him. Couldn't recommend this gym more for newcomers and high level pros alike!

It's rare to find a gym that's run by a professional athlete, where the vibe is so welcoming. I was…read moreworking out in Temple for the week and Coach Justin welcomed me in and treated me like family. Met a lot of great people, learned some technique, and got some rounds in. I can't recommend this place enough- the atmosphere and the people who train here... solid! If you live in Temple, consider yourself lucky that you can be part of this place.

Excellent culture to learn jiu jitsu! The coaches are knowledgeable, instructive and patient. The…read morefellow students are kind, considerate and competitive individuals. An outstanding environment for fun, fitness and fellowship.

We're really blessed to have this place in Temple! Please consider this place. My son takes Arnis…read moreat McCarthy's and he loves it. There's seating if you want to watch the students practice, staff are great people, and it's really affordable. There are always enough instructors so don't worry about getting lost in a group setting, and they really make an effort to make sure you're learning and executing the moves correctly.

From the owner: Getting into the world of martial arts for the first time, can come with a lot of choices. That is…read morewhy McCarthy's Taekwondo/Self Defense wants to help you in this journey, in a comfortable team oriented environment, to help you reach your goals. As part of the McCarthy's Taekwondo/Self Defense family, you will learn technique, commitment, confidence and discipline, while building friendships along the way. Whether you are looking for Taekwondo, Hapkido, Texasarnes, self defense and more, we have something for you. With over 20 years of experience we have the knowledge to help you or your child begin a journey that will impact not only your health but overall life. All skill levels are welcomed. Contact us today to meet the team and sign up.

Excellent gym! Everyone there is awesome. Friendly helpful staff and coaches, great environment…read more It's a clean facility and they have an excellent jujutsu program.

I am writing this review to share a deeply concerning safety incident that occurred at Twin Wolves…read moreMMA. On July 6th, following a verbal altercation, Professor Ryan Ruiz physically shoved me with both hands in the chest/shoulder area, knocking me to the ground where my head struck the grass. As a result of this physical attack, I sustained a concussion and have since been diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. I have required multiple hospital visits for ongoing severe dizziness, and the incident has triggered severe emotional distress and aggravated my PTSD. A formal report regarding this conduct has been filed with the Harker Heights Police Department. I strongly advise anyone considering training here to be aware of this situation regarding student safety and conduct. The IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) Will be receiving my report this week. This type of elder abuse, an abusive a protected veteran cannot be tolerated. I was severely humiliated.

Strike and Submit is awesome! Came home from work one day and husband said he found a place for our…read moreson to try out and take his first martial arts classes. I could not be happier with the facility, the instructors, the lessons and the discipline that my son is learning. The teachers are both awesome and patient with all students no matter the size of the class they have for the day. My 6 year old son is in both jiu jitsu and tae kwon do classes; both of which he loves! I think my son will be coming here for many many years. Thanks Strike and Submit for teaching my son self defense, discipline and building his confidence! My daughter will probably start classes once I feel she is old enough. I highly highly recommend this facility for both boys and girls of all ages!

This place is good, until its not! How hard is it to pause an account? How hard is it to refund an…read moreaccount that was charged more than ONCE, because of an error on their end? Ive been trying to contact SAS for OVER a month and a half for a refund due to a charge placed on my account! There's always an excuse aka "oh were having issues with spectrum and can not receive calls"... They've havent had a working phone in the 3 weeks+ I've been calling. Let alone the countless amount of emails I've sent with NO RESPONSE!! Also, the wasted times driving there just for no one to be at the front desk. Last time I went there, Aaron (the owner) pretty much couldnt process my refund because his computer system was down and his 'mom' (the one who manages the accounts apparently has been out sick). You're the owner and have been charging an INACTIVE account! They have 0 issues with taking your money, but will run you in circles for a refund!

Update: The Killeen location on Rancier gets 4 stars for providing information. Sifu Earl was…read morevery accommodating and provided information on their programs. I would definitely recommend others to check out the Rancier location. The Harker Heights location gets 1-star, and the earlier review still applies. When I went by the Harker Heights location--it is closer to my home--to get information on classes and costs and was told I would have to pay $20 for an introductory course and BASIC information on classes, cost and schedule. Watched the instructor leave his class standing around unattended while he went to his car to get more practice swords. No a very professional look for a martial arts school. The evening class at the Harker Heights location supposedly teaches all ages, 5 and up, to include grown ups. But they were playing a silly game of blind man's bluff with a foam sword as I walked up to the school. If I was an adult taking a class there I would think that a waste of my time and money. Most martial arts schools offer a product (a martial arts style) that draws students to the school. Students who want to study a style just want to know when, where, and how much. Silly games of withholding information turn serious students off.

great people, great class, great workout, but FAR, FAR, FAR, TOO EXPENSIVE especially for senior…read morecitizens! I would love to go back, but its just unrealistic for a person on a fixed income.