Barrett's ATA is an incredible school! Not only do the staff members and owners care about each…read morestudent and their training, they will go out of their way to help the students reach their goals. For example, before I got my black belt through them, Mrs. Mascari worked extra after classes with me to make sure I learned my forms and could pass them off before the test. Having that level of support was crucial to reaching my goals, and I could not have done it without her, Master Barrett, and my training partners. There is a family atmosphere within the school, and training during my teen and young adult years has been so important in increasing my confidence and sense of belonging. I will also say just as a side note: It's so cool training in the teen/adult classes with the new teenagers and seeing how marital arts affects them. You can see their self-confidence and respect grow with each belt they earn. Definitely would recommend for anyone wanting to add some structure to their life. It teaches respect, commitment, self-worth, and self defense!

Our son started at ATA December of 2017. He is now a black belt. He was an introvert and we wanted…read moreto make him more outgoing in preparation of going to public schools and making new friends. In the last 9 years we have seen a drastic change in our son and his confidence level. He knows how to defend himself and says "Leave me alone" or "Get away from me" to bullies. We love the instructors and staff at ATA, they know each childs strength and weakness and provide special attention to friends that need it.

It's a martial arts place: boxing, muay thai, jujitsu, etc but they also have cross fit and cardio…read morebag classes. Most people that drop by are looking to get into shape, but if you've ever wanted to compete in the combat arena, and you live on the north side of Austin, this is where you should start. They have a very strong fight team headlined by UFC fighter/sniper Tim Kennedy. His presence attracts other random semi-famous fighters so the opportunity to tell your friends you got you butt handed to you by a professional cage fighter can and will happen, if that appeals to you. But don't be intimidated by that. There is no pressure to fight, and like I said the vast majority of peeps are there to learn technique and get into shape. The atmosphere is fun, humor is definitely embraced, and really as long as you don't act like an egotistical dick, you'll have a great time.

My daughter started at HK Taekwondo as a Tiger (5 years old) and over the last five years has…read moreearned her Red Belt. HK Taekwondo has been the one to take her through this entire journey so close to reaching the top. HK Taekwondo is probably the best experience I've not only had with a martial arts studio, is has been and still remains one of the best family owned businesses I've ever had experiences with. Master Kim and his Teachers are firm, consistent, teach discipline but not through aggression or anger rather sternness and firmness at a level the child can comprehend and understand. I believe this is why over the last five years, I have seen other kids also grow up in the same program. If you want to start this journey as adult or with your child I very much highly recommend this school. PS - I also know this school follows guidelines and teaching standards for a path to the Olympics.

Most of the high reviews are from years ago…read more Master Kim, the owner, is missing and rarely interacts with students. The instructors are hit or miss. If you get one of the 2 that actually teach they have different approaches that contradict each other. A 3rd teacher is a student that has no business teaching. He has no leadership ability and the students have no respect for him. At one point in 2022 their main instructor at the time went on vacation and then was out sick for an extended time. During that time, the owner, master Kim was still no where to be found and the classes were taught by students. When the instructor came back most of the classes were a disobedient mess. No one was prepared for that round of testing so they had the students repeat the previous test since they went 2 months without learning anything. When you look at the calendar it is packed with classes, but that is not up to date. They teach multiple experience levels at the same time in a relatively tiny studio. There is no common space, for parents, gear, backpacks or shoes. Just a narrow walkway with a row of benches right off the mat. Students get close enough to hit spectators. Kids are stacked too close to each other and run into each other while practicing forms. There is so much confusion about which class is at each time, you almost always end up with lower belts in the advanced class. They take 30 minutes to warmup, split into groups, maybe do 5-10 minutes of Taekwondo, and then spend the last 15 minutes of class playing a kids game like tag or jump rope. The week before each test they realize how under prepared most students are and suddenly get serious. They need everyone to sign up for the test because it is a revenue generator. You get to the test, where master Kim makes an appearance. His rambling and confusing comments drag the event beyond the expected time, usually running an hour late for 1 hour time blocks. The test devolves into him referring to everyone as "you" since he doesn't know any of his students names. He starts teaching a class during the test. It is really more judgement on the poor quality of instructors rather than the students trying to pass. The parents sit there asking themselves where this level of instruction has been the prior 3 months. Ultimately the students try multiple times, take breaks to have 1 on 1 training sessions before they try again. Eventually after enough attempts most of them pass. I wrote this review while sitting at a belt test, watching multiple students fail even though they required a testing form to be signed in advance by an instructor, acknowledging they were ready. Master Kim determines if the kids pass the test, but the instructors somehow have no idea what his standards are. In the weeks leading up to the test, us and other families were requesting help on specific aspects of the test but the help provided by the instructor (who is actually a student on the performance team) was minimal and provided no constructive feedback. Over half of the students failed and the owner told those families that he would personally guarantee to work with them for 2 weeks and they would retest and pass. From Friday to Tuesday master Kim forgot about the promise he made. It turned into assigning a different instructor to work with them which turned into students (who were not instructors or black belts) working with the kids for about 15 minutes in one of the classes. The most frustrating part of the re-test was an instructor telling the kids if they worked "this hard" before the original test they would have passed the first time. Absolutely disconnected, if the instructors were consistent every class, rather than just the week before a test, their students would have actually been prepared. But keep letting the kids run around playing tag with pool noodles.

We LOVE Premier Martial Arts in Cedar Park!! My son started in 2022, and it's been one of the best…read moredecisions we've made for him. He has had a number of instructors, and they've all added to his coffer of martial arts knowledge on his way to his black belt. The current lead instructor (Mr Mike) is a dedicated fourth degree black belt who is pouring into these students with skill, knowledge, and relational currency that is paying in dividends. I have seen so much growth in so many students at the dojo this year. It's been a great confidence booster too! Honestly I've been pretty enamored with all the instructors we've experienced over the last (nearly) two years. We began our journey into PMA as a means to add more physical activity and discipline into our kid's lives, and it has been exceeding our expectations ever since. If you are looking for a way to incorporate exercise that is accompanied by fun (first and foremost), friendships, and future awesomeness, this is the place for you (yes they have adult classes too) and your family!

We love Premier! I have yet to find another place that takes 3 year olds and they are amazing with…read morethe way they encourage the littles yet set boundaries! As a teacher/mom I couldn't be more impressed

As a lifelong martial artist and founder of TaeKwonYuSul, I have had the privilege of teaching…read moreTaekwondo and Hapkido for over 40 years. For the past two decades, I have conducted seminars across the country, sharing the principles of Taekwondo and TaeKwonYuSul with dedicated martial arts communities. Among the many schools I've worked with, Master Kaufman's Taekwondo studio stands out. I've had the pleasure of working closely with Master Kaufman and his students for more than 20 years. During that time, I've witnessed firsthand the excellence of his instruction and the character of his students. They consistently demonstrate respect, discipline, and a sincere dedication to learning. Their skill level and attitude are a direct reflection of Master Kaufman's tireless commitment--not only to teaching martial arts techniques but also to shaping strong, responsible individuals. Master Kaufman is a true martial artist and educator. His passion for the arts and his care for his students are evident in everything he does. I am proud to continue working alongside him and to support the work he's doing for the next generation of martial artists. -- Grandmaster Sam Um Founder of TaeKwonYuSul

My son joined magnum force TKD 3 years ago and my daughter has been coming here for about 8 months…read more. Master Kaufman is the most sincere teacher I have ever seen. I tried couple of taekwondo academy and found magnum force best among them all. We love the courage, respect , technique and discipline in Master Kaufman teachings. kids are given lots of attention to make sure they understand the drills and do them correctly. I love how master Kaufman encourage the children and boost their confidence. We love the taekwondo experience. Taekwondo leads to better fitness, self-discipline, and promotes self-confidence. Classes are well structured, and Master Kaufman provides a wonderful character development program through Taekwondo. Master Kaufman is a great role model for his students! We highly recommend Magnum force TKD.

4 of my children and I have been training in Tukong at Tiger Mountain for 6 months now. Master Ali…read moreis insightful, an incredible teacher and so knowledgeable in his craft. My children (and I) have grown in self-discipline, awareness of ourselves and our surroundings, and respect in general. We have built up our bodies and minds by training there. The community we gained there is so valuable also. The location itself is gorgeous which is just a bonus in light of everything else we have by being there. We first came to Tiger Mountain because of the archery center which we continue to enjoy. I highly recommend this place!

Amazing place to find your center. Master Ali is an awesome teacher and great mentor. The location…read moreis beautiful and there is nothing like training Tukong Martial Arts on the pond. I would highly recommend his classes as they will teach you discipline, patience, power, and confidence. Come in and learn distance theory, weapons, and even Korean Tai-Chi (Ip Sun). Life-changing.

Good coaches, deceptive business practices. I do not believe the way this business is run is in…read moreline with the Gracie values. Called to cancel was convinced to "freeze," and was then told we still had to pay for 30 days before the freeze. I called before the freeze was over in order to cancel and they said I had to re-activate and pay 30 days again in order to cancel. This was not explained when I originally wanted to cancel and froze instead. There were other things like this even when we first signed up that should have been a warning. They were and are dishonest in their business practices, rushing you through signing up without reading the contract (it's on me for not stopping them, but also they should be entering a contract in good faith which they did not). The coaches were great with our kids, even though the classes were over filled. They are good instructors who are kind. But the people who run the desk and finances are not trustworthy. Find another school if you can.

Completely unprofessional, take sides, and choose who they want to promote based off of nothing, I…read moredo not recommend this place, and take caution before joining. There are plenty of other better gyms in the area.

Someone dropped the ball. I am new in town and bought a groupon for Jiu Jitsu at Pinnacle. Sadly…read morewhen I arrived a week ago to schedule classes I was told that they do not offer Jiu Jitsu anymore because they do not have an instructor. They mentioned that they need to have the advertising taken off groupon website. It is a week later and their groupon is still active on Group.com. So I opted for kickboxing and scheduled a class for 7:15 and was told to be there 10-15 minutes before class starts. I arrived at 7:01 and waited till 7:16. The door was locked and 2 people sparring in the back. They saw we when I knocked loudly but they ignored me. I suspected that they had a private session going one. I then left. Never got call but I suspect I will get one after posting here.

Great group of staff and coaches. However my issue with is the cancellation process. Read your…read morecontract you sign with them very carefully and understand you must come in to fill out a cancellation form. They will continue to charge your credit card until you do so. On top of that it has to be 30 day notice so if you get charged and come in 2 weeks later you will get charged one more month. It's 2016 it should not be this hard to cancel. I've also been told they do not refund even if the mistake is on their end. I will update this post when more information comes available

We signed up our daughter who became interested in Karate and we couldn't be more pleased with…read moreRockhold Karate! We've seen her practice at home on her own without being asked and her confidence grow in just a couple of months. We're so happy we found the right place for our daughter.

We went to take my 5 year old to a free trail last week. It was extremely uncomfortable &…read moreunprofessional. When we walked in the "owner" didn't even shake my hand or look me in the eye. Within 5 minutes of being there this Chris weirdo decided to tell a child who was not acting up mind you, to "DONT EVER LIE TO MY FACE EVER AGAIN". In an extremely aggressive tone. That kind of response is never warranted to let alone an adult but a 5 year old!?? He very lucky it was not my child. But it disturbed us enough to bolt out of there. This man has some serious control issues and I would never trust him with any authority especially over young children. I've reported this establishment to the right authorities. The "5 stars" this place has is from 10 years ago. Keep that in mind & keep your children safe!

We have been taking our daughter here since 2016. We started out at the round rock location and…read moretransfered here since it was closer. My daughter is now a black belt and continuing classes. They have great out of school activities like kicking for miracles.

Our kids have been attending Master Yang's TKD since the day Cedar Park opened and we can easily…read moresay that it has been a truly wonderful experience for our family. Master Higgins and his well trained team are top notch and when COVID hit last year, they were one of the few places that got it right from the start. To switch to virtual classes, flexibility with schedule while maintaining a high level curriculum was not an easy task, but they did an excellent job. I highly recommend!