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.

I can't recommend Luke enough. He worked with my two elementary school children until his career…read moremoved him out of Houston. Luke created friendly, motivating, and fun sessions that helped us reach our fitness goals for our kids. One of our desires was to empower the kids to own their own strength and wellness. We also wanted them to get into the habit of finding active things to do, even when it's not aerial day, or a great outdoors day. Luke has a warm personality while also being strong and inspiring. He knows his craft well and follows high morals. Luke also happens to be a family man and served in the navy, which speaks to his standards.

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!

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.

Great place and culture! My son has been there for a month and is so excited every time he leaves…read moreto go train.

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.

The business (twin Wolves Mma) is very organized from what I have seen. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu…read moreprogram over there is very diverse and has over nine black belts on any given day. The MMA program is thorough and has multiple amateur MMA championships under their program.

We started working with Coach Arron and Professor Phil about 6 weeks ago and the experience has…read morebeen amazing. I have a 12-year-old daughter who was not very interested in the general sports so I suggested that perhaps she would like martial arts and the first two weeks she wanted to quit, but I told her to wait and give it more time and about the fourth week into it she was absolutely in love with the sport. We just completed our first NAGA tournament with the guidance of Professor Phil, and she loved it. Both Aaron and Phil Are natural teachers when it comes to working with children. They push the children physically, encourage them to give their best, and they don't hand out participation awards. You earn what you get! I highly recommend that if you're looking for a school with dedicated instructors and a dedicated team that you check the school out.

If I could give them 0 stars I would, the chunky instructor is the worst person I've ever met, he…read morewill talk down to you for not knowing the exercises and techniques. He thinks he's better than everyone and is an overall terrible instructor. The gym is nasty, and people there are rude

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.

Just signed my child up for classes her. We had an orientation to start. The sifu there is…read moreenergetic, personable and funny. He is very informative of what is offered and made it a family experience. My child started classes the next evening and she loves it . It's great for all ages . The school teaches core values such as respect and discipline . The sign up process is straightforward and easy to follow. The studio is clean and inviting . They are also accommodating to your schedule. All around it is great experience for your children and they will have fun doing it.