Excellent academy with great coaches. Facility is a legitimate place to train, kids or adults. On the coaches; they're just great people which is the most important part for a parent. However, they also happen to be top tier, positive, patient, challenging and stick to their expectations. I was a bit hesitant before we started due to the price... but it's on par with most places and the per class value is unbeatable. My sons can take combinations of bjj, wrestling, , muay Thai, etc. six days per week if they like. If you're on the fence, for yourself or your kids, I would highly encourage you to join. Ohana has become a second home for my sons. read more

Brought my son in for beginner class for first time. The place is clean and super professional. We sat in on a kids class for awhile. They are amazing and patient instructors. read more

Do your research...:) when you start off and never had experience in bjj you think this place is amazing. But after awhile. Bleh!! I'll leave it at that.. read more

The best Dojo in San Antonio!!! The patience, dedication and values practiced and taught at Ohana Academy is what I mostly appreciate. My son started his journey with the academy approximately six months ago. Beyond his martial arts skills, he has shown an incredible increase in confidence both on and off the mat. A huge special thanks to Coaches Mark, Zach, Robert and Washington for teaching him that hard work really does payoff. read more

I am a family member who attended the Brook Hollow/281 location. It's true: too many people are jammed into these classes. Injuries come with training in any martial art, but injuries should not be occurring due to too many people training on a mat or in a cage. It's ridiculous how many people are banging and falling all over each other during the BJJ or wrestling sessions. There are some very nice and knowledgeable staff at the Ohana gyms, but the problem is they're not very good at managing class size and alot of the parents seem to be oblivious and shocked when one of their kids gets his or her face stepped on, or gets a neck injury due simply to too many people in the training area. The adults are falling all over the place too, some can't even stay on the mat nor understand the concept of flushing a toilet or washing their hands. Can you say cash grab??? P.S. Watch your property inside the gym and watch where you park your car especially at the 281 Brook Hollow location. Your car may get broken into and/or banged into. Some of the members are very nice, while others are scumbags and wannabes with sticky fingers (ie. thieves). read more

My son has been going about a month, and the change in his behavior has been wonderful! I highly recommend. Everyone is super helpful and attentive. read more

Been coming to Ohana for a couple of months now, absolutely love this place. Coaches/ Professors are great you can tell they love what they do which makes for a great environment plus the people that train and are more advanced are also friendly & helpful. read more

Love this place! Signed up recently, and I've been there every day since. Coach Gabe has been very helpful, and all of the coaches have been helpful and welcoming. The other students as well! The beginning classes are great, and if you attend the other classes as a beginner both the coaches and the other students help you acclimate to the more difficult classes. I've visited several martial arts places throughout my life, and Ohana has everything I look for. Talented coaches, friendly students of all levels, fair pricing, and you have to work for what you want. The worst thing a gym can do is reward people with belts or rankings they haven't earned. If you're looking for easy goals then you shouldn't be doing martial arts in the first place. No shortcuts, only hard work. They have classes all day almost every day, so there is always something to do. Thanks guys! read more

Ohana is amazing! My first day of training they treated me like family, so I joined! The Professors are very knowledgeable and great mentors on and off he mat! I know that they generally care about me as a person and student! I was sent to Austin for military training and tried other gyms, they were good but there is something about Ohana that has me driving to SA from Austin as much as I can while I am TDY. Try it out I promise you won't be disappointed! read more

This is the best gym. My daughter has been going here consistently for several years. (my husband and i on and off) The staff is absolutely amazing. They are wonderful with working with everyone where they are at. Of course the longer you go there they more they expect, but that is the point. I have recommended this place to everyone I know that is looking into some type of self-defense. read more

Moved to San Antonio from Long Island, New York a few years ago. I wrestled back on Long Island, and I was excited to see that Ohana had a wrestling program for me to continue with my training. I have experienced nothing but the best since signing up; By far the best place to train in BJJ/wrestling! The coaches equally pay attention to each person attending practice, teaching to your abilities and helping you learn; large enough classes with bodies to work with, yet small enough to get the quality learning from your coach. The folks at Ohana are willing to help you out in making your training possible: coach Bobby is the best when it comes to working with you on your membership fee. As a broke college student, I can personally attest to this when I say that Ohana is hands down the best place for broke college students and young men and women to come and train. 10/10 read more

We were looking for a place for our kids to learn a martial arts discipline that would be useful in a real life situation. Obviously I hope they never have be in a situation like that. I called around a few places, like UFC gym, a few Gracie BJJ gyms, but when we spoke to Jose and Gabe on the phone at Ohana Academy we knew they had a heart for Kids and Family. So, we had to try it. Our younger son was instantly hooked. And they were SO very patient with our oldest who is on the Autism spectrum. I liked how they treated my family so much that I decided to take some classes as well. It has been a wonderful workout and you definitely feel the burn in such a different way than working out with free weights or regular aerobic equipment. Ohana means family and everyone that we've met including the owner and the coaches take that to heart!! We really like both locations and I highly recommend it for people who are just starting out and for people that might be at a more advanced skill level. read more

First class outfit,my son has attended for almost 5 years and nothing that I have ever invested money into has paid the dividends Ohana has,great school to give confidence and self esteem , works best when parents follow the same rules at home , my son is an all A student plays a musical instrument is self motivated goal oriented and successful thanks many times to the staff read more

Great instructions who have a great passion for the sport. They are knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. The environment is welcoming and not overly intimidating.. Wether you are a Beginner or experienced Ohana Academy will have what you're looking for! read more

really enjoying my time at Ohana, I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to explore the world of martial arts.

Military members beware of the fine print. Integrity is not the strong point of all the staff. "Freezing" the account for orders is a crock. They add the so called frozen months on to the end of the contract thus extending it. So you are forced to "buy out" your contract. They also promise you fitness plans and meal plans that are tailored to your needs. This is another load of crap. Take advantage of the free trial before you sign the dotted line. read more

My son and I contacted them About joining, Gabe has been super respectful and patient with us about signing up. We did the first class and we are hooked! Coach Jose in the am class is very nice, respectful and welcoming. We couldn't be happier with our decision to join. I thought I may wait to write a review and get more Classes in, but we feel so welcomed and part of a team. Great work out too! read more

I started attending over winter break and hoped to continue when I went back to school. I tend to have a busy schedule but Ohana has a variety of classes that I can attend. I initially started to keep in shape and start a new hobby and will certainly stay because of the community. read more

My ten year old son and I visited a number of martial arts studios in the city looking for the right fit. He is high energy and if there is too much down time or tedious steps to memorize before getting his hands dirty, he tends to get bored. What stood out immediately to both of us was the opportunity to get involved right away. You are learning and in the mix at your very first class. Gabe, the GM, was very helpful and patient with us. He answered all of our questions and got my son set up with a free lesson. He listened to my concerns and offered great advice about how to get my son started. One of the things my son loves the most is that he can do Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, and wrestling so he knows there will be many opportunities to challenge himself. The opportunity to come five times a week also really helps me plan better and keeps him engaged and excited to come back. The instructors are all really great with the kids. It's one thing to be good at something and another to be able to teach it kids. They are a great mix of serious, patient, and funny. They teach respect not just with words but in their actions as well. I may even start taking a few classes myself. read more

They definitely have experienced trainers; however, their classes seem focused on experienced students and very rough/high energy kids. I'm a fan of the overall concept but do not recommend their classes for beginners..unless you have one of those very rough/high energy kids. The classes include a mix of all levels so they have kids that are much more experienced sometimes paired up with beginners and they take advantage of the new kids - sometimes with illegal moves (such as neck holds, i.e. chokes) and the coaches don't catch them. Some parents do not understand the concept of not egging on their kids from the sidelines and simply encourage their kids to beat up other kids - you hear the parents often hollering "Get him!" along with their recommendations on which moves to implement. I've tried showing up early to talk to the coach but he shows up just on time with no time to spare, so you can't ever catch any of them to address any concerns. So rather than helping beginner kids with their confidence, it's actually hurting them. read more

They helped me when I was having financial issues by freezing my membership for three months. They started charging me again a little too early but swiftly took care of the problem. read more