Sensei Chip is a great instructor and allows all ages and abilities. He focuses on respect,…read moretechnique, and skill, not a bunch of belts that don't mean much. When you earn a belt in his class, you know he thinks you're ready. Both my son and I signed up for the class and have been attending for a year. We have both advanced and gone to tournaments (something I would have said was flat impossible 18 months ago) and done well.

Sensei Chip is a wonderful instructor. I am very glad that my daughter has begun going to this…read moreclass (north location) in addition to the classes held in the south location. She has grown as an individual physically, and in terms of cognitive development (focus, concentration, attention etc) since she began learning karate from Sensei Chip in September 2013. Sensei Chip is dedicated to his children; he puts his heart and soul into training his kids and making them the best they can be. He is a no nonsense person, who calls it as it is. He does not like to waste time or fool around in his class. His honesty and diligence in training his kids is wonderful to see. I could not be happier with the classes and/or my daughter in Sensei Chip's class. He is dedicated, hardworking and it shows. Take a chance, visit his south or north location, you will not be disappointed.

American Tigers World Taekwondo brings you top quality martial arts instruction under the…read moreleadership of Master Kim. You won't be disappointed!

Grand master is Korean and 7th Dan black belt. he is truly grand master and has deep knowledge how…read moreto teach real Taekwondo. Really love the way he train kids.

Sensei Alec and Sensei Miles are outstanding instructors who genuinely care about their students…read more Their holistic approach to martial arts--strengthening mind, body, and spirit in every individual--is a refreshing change from most schools. This is the real deal: a true local gem. I can't recommend it highly enough. Words don't do it justice--just go see (and feel) the difference for yourself.

I have been attending Krav Maga and Brazilian Jujitsu classes at The Mat for quite a while now. The…read moreinstructors are great and very patient. Overall, it is an excellent place for people of all ages to work.

Coach D'amon has amazing skills and great patience. Whether you have decades of experience in…read morefighting arts or are a beginner, you will learn a lot from him in a short amount of time.

Austin Warrior Arts is a great place to build community and learn a wide variety of African and…read moreAfro-diasporic martial arts. We learn machete systems, capoeira, kickboxing, stick fighting, Sword & shield and more. I appreciate that we prioritize applications along with the cultural and playful aspects of the arts. This is a great place to cultivate discipline, focus, and fitness.

We came to Star Taekwondo having experienced a sub-par experience in watching the lack of teaching…read moreat a different Taekowndo establishment in GTX. We placed great importance on our petite 6-year-old granddaughter learning to protect her own space and herself when necessary. She's been at it now for 9 months and loves it. After attending a buddy-day class, her 8-year-old brother decided to join her, with the goal of earning a first-degree black belt by the age of 11. Master Kim, Mrs. Master Kim, and the instructors put a lot of effort into teaching the kids, especially those who attend religiously, with all they need to progress and learn their forms, their kicks, blocks, and sparring. And the kids get a good workout also. We've found the Kims and all the instructors to be the utmost of caring and respectful.

My daughter has been a student for over three years. Last year we signed a two year "contract" with…read morethe verbal statement from the owners that if we moved we would get a prorated refund. Well time has come to move and we are told "no refund". The school has gone downhill the past year and not nearly what it was when she started. Initially she received a lot of one on one attention and now she is left going months without getting any tapes or progress. Every class she leaves more disappointed than the last. The entire program is an incredible disappointment.

If you've ever attempted something only to regret having not attempted it 10 years sooner, then you…read morecould relate to my feelings of learning Ving Tsun at the Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy. Every time I attend a class is like adding another frame in my own 'preparing to face the ultimate bad guy' montage for my personal kung fu movie. I've been studying there for almost 8 years, and have seen the changes in both my mind and my body. They don't come over night and it does take a lot of hard work and determination, but on those rare instances when a cup of coffee inadvertently slides off the table and onto your lighting fast hands, it fills you with surprise and pride in yourself, leaving you wanting more. Sifu and Simo Vyvial have been very good to me. They are kind, supportive, and patient, but by no means are they the easiest instructors. While VT strives to find your physical weaknesses, Sifu and Simo will find your mental ones. The system and the instructors will work tirelessly to heal and strengthen you for as long as you let them. There will be times when it gets really difficult...really difficult. But more often there are days when you can ask yourself "How did I just throw 10,000 punches?" I actually have no idea how I accomplished that...I just did it. The system they teach is transformative in a way because in addition to growing your strength and agility, it also hardens your resolve as well. And I think that's why I love this school so much.

In my lifetime, I have done many things. I've played soccer and lacrosse and run track events. I've…read morestudied different styles of martial arts, ranging from boxing to traditional jujutsu. I have never found anything as rewarding and powerful as the Ving Tsun Kung Fu taught at Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy. When I walked through the door two years ago, I was as close to broken physically and emotionally as I had ever been in my life. I had been through a big medical crisis, had my depression, anxiety and ADHD were through the roof. On top of it, I was drinking a lot and my cigarette smoking was at an all time high. From the minute that I walked in, I could tell that I was in a place that was very carefully kept and deliberately arranged. Everything about it was cultivated, from the placement of the resting benches to the wooden dummies standing by the doors. The instructor who was there for my introduction lesson was informed, kind and was able to push me beyond the what I thought myself capable of. Over the last two years since then, I've been training alongside some of the most wonderful people in Austin. The teacher at the school, whom we call "Sifu", which is Cantonese for "teacher", is very involved in the growth and development of every student, but has a teaching style that is more about inspiration and leading from behind than over-teaching. More often than not, we are helped to discover things on our own and figure them out, rather than simply going through rote drill after rote drill. Sifu does not have an assembly line: while every student of his is recognisably his student, everyone's Kung Fu is very different depending on their personalities, bodies, etc. To me, this is the sign of a master teacher. He has passed on Kung Fu while completely maximising the natural capabilities and advantages of each student. These days, I'm stronger than I ever have been in the past. I'm not on knee braces any more. I've quit drinking. I don't smoke any more. The calm that I've found from the training has helped me not need the medications I was taking for depression, anxiety and ADHD. I am in every way a much stronger person than I was when I first walked in. Kung Fu is generous to you. There are some things that give you exactly back what you put into it, a linear, 1:1 ratio of reward to effort. Kung Fu's reward structure is logarithmic. You will get far more of out of it than you put into it for the first several years, with it slowly tapering off as you get to the decade mark. I cannot enough stress what a wonderful place this is and how much what I've learned here has made my life better. Walk in. Take a lesson. You won't be disappointed.

Yelp review Tiger…read morerock has been a great choice for an after school program for my kids. We wanted to do Martial Arts, and this place has several pros: -picks up my kids from their school (a charter school with fewer options than other schools in that regard). -reasonable prices and discounts on more than one child -they are friendly and fun teachers but also expect a lot from the kids -there is some downtime for kids to decompress from school (important for my kids' personalities); time for homework if needed, a TKD lesson, a workout, and some activities afterward available until parents pick up. -easy to contact with questions -if needed they also do camps for days off school (convenient) My kids are challenged here and really like working towards the various belt stripes and upcoming ranks. They have grown in confidence and some risk-taking in order to advance. I am pleased we signed up.

I can't rave enough about TKD Leander and the Looney's!! They are a wonderful family and have been…read morea blessing to ours!! Our boys love this place and have been attending after school, Summer Camp, and camps in between for about 3 years! I trust the Looney's not only teaching my boys some awesome TaeKwonDo skills but also life skills...like "yes sir, yes ma'am"!! I tell everyone about them!!

Would give zero stars if possible. Instructors think its ok to belittle children in front of the…read moreentire class for things the child cannot help. Rather than speaking privately they chose to humilate publicly. You should be ashamed of how you handled the situation and how you spoke to them. There is zero reason or excuse for what was done and said.

Doesn't offer complimentary trial class but will accept $25 for a toddler to disrupt and waste the…read moretime of all his regular students. Apparently, you need to ask better questions when inquiring at this studio because it felt like an old bait and switch deal. The owner made several comments about how I should value HIS time and pay $25 but he obviously doesn't value the time of potential clients or his paying regular students. Regarding COVID safety practices, temperatures are taken at the door. However, masks and social distancing are not required or encouraged. If you can drive to Lakeway, I highly recommend Atos Austin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 512.774.0441. They are awesome!!