Our son has practically grown up here, and continues to train 3 nights a week, even though he has…read morehad a black belt for over a year. Highly recommended!

My son attended for three years from age 10 to 12 until we moved. He enjoyed the skills he learned,…read moreand I enjoyed observing. The kids and adults that are members really express a love for the art. The parents' night out and holiday activities are also great. The cost was worth it to us.

The Texas Karate Institute of Lubbock is THE place to go if you want to be a great martial artist!…read moreThis is an old school martial arts school, built on the principals of respect, discipline and hard work. Master Downs is a top-notch teacher and has a group of excellent instructors. They're all great, down-to-earth people who are willing to help you with anything and everything. The school has a friendly, relaxed, and welcoming atmosphere that just isnt present at many other martial arts schools. I really wish I could continue taking classes there, unfortunately I had to move away from Lubbock because of work. If you're thinking about starting martial arts or you've been relocated and need a place to train, check this place out first. -Rubberlegs

My two kids ages 5 & 6 have been going for 6 months. They have learned so much thanks to the very…read moreexperienced staff. Mr. Downs,owner, and the excellent group of instructors are dedicated to the kids and each have their own strength. The dojo itself is not at all fancy but comfortable. Sure it could use some sprucing up but this is no franchise. Prices are very reasonable.

Pittman's Academy is the best! I love coming there! I have grown a lot! My life has changed for…read morethe better from my Jiujitsu training! I'm more confident, I have more self control and I'm more self aware. I've been through a lot and I have had lots of healing in myself from this training! The instructors are great! The prices are very reasonable! I could not believe how reasonable it was! The schedule is very flexible! It is amazing! I look forward to coming each day! I wish I could train everyday!!! Thank you Professor Pittman for all you have taught me! It has literally saved my life and I'm a better person because of you!!!! Sam

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE..... I REPEAT DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE!!!!!…read more I was looking to get my son enrolled because I had such a great experience at another studio called BAM BAM in Houston . Well I signed up for a two week trial and we showed up and it was such a gloomy place not one instructor is smiling or even a bit friendly .... it's like a bunch of angry ppl or socially disconnected people. My son was ready to go as we walked in .... my son isn't bad or anything he is just a normal active boy. We did the long sit and listen to the instructor brag about himself session , then he kept going on and on about backing police and like police do no wrong when we ALL know police can be bad just like anybody else and my son and I did a small class. The lady they had us with was clearly still in training and didn't know what she was doing. After that we didn't get our two week trial, we got thrown into a office and was super pressured to sign up for classes because if we didn't sign up that day it was going to be so much more expensive to sign up , I went along with my husbands decision to sign up and it was the worst decision ever. My son never wanted to go to class and the more I went I understood why. I have seen great classes and students who get out on the mat and give it their all , great behavior from students who learn the art and love it..... Pittman Academy was none of that, everybody looks like they don't want to smile and they are scared to enjoy class. Paid the full price for the classes for a family of 4 and didn't go for no more than a month , if that..... me and my youngest son never even started..... biggest waste of money and time, wish it would have been a different outcome but nope. Sadly someone called me from the studio and I told him exactly how I felt, all he had to say was well you have a good day!!!! Pittman or anybody else who works there could careless why anybody isn't coming ..... it's literally been months and they just called lol. Worst purchase of my life .....

What an amazing gym/martial arts training studio. My son goes the the kick boxing classes and has…read morean absolute blast. You will see the value of your money with the training. The instructors have a mad amount of experience under their belt, and push their students to the limits, all while having fun and feeling good after the class. All ages excepted and no discrimination allowed, come by and train or even work out in the gym, mind you this gym is not all glory with top of the line equipment. This gym was built around the old ways, sweat and iron. I've been to a large majority of gyms in town, and this is the one that's taking me back to the good ol days. People who are here are here to work, not play on there phones and get tans. Highly recommend.

If you're like me and walk into the gym wasting more time trying to figure out your workout than…read moreactually working out, then you will love Eagle's Nest. Their classes will make you sweat and accomplish your goals. I've lost 25 lbs! I love my gym family - it's my home away from home!

My oldest daughter started at Aka To Kuro Martial Arts School in April 2023…read more Just this past weekend (9/23/2023) she participated in her first ever karate tournament. Not only was it that she did so well that pleases me, but how much fun she had... How much respect she has gained for her sensei, her student instructors, and this form of martial arts... how much she has learned from karate. I would highly recommend this program for children as young 5-years-old on up to teenagers. They have a travel team that competes around the country. Fundraising is a critical component for the travel squad. I appreciate how involved the various programs (levels) are within the community and Lea County. Each group prays and recites the Pledge of Allegiance before practice. Their facility just keeps getting better and better. In October, ATK will be celebrating their 7th anniversary! This review aggrandized ATK, but rightfully so. Hobbs should be very proud of this business. I'm a fan!