We love it here at Caio Terra! My eldest has been coming for 3.5 years and my middle started 6…read moremonths ago and they have learned so much! BJJ techniques are not the easiest to master, but their attention to detail and 1:1 interactions and feedback has helped my littles so much. They keep classes engaging and they especially love the games at the end of class that still helps with their techniques. I can't wait until my youngest is old enough to start. They just started a little littles class to 4-6. My two are currently in the kids class for 6+. My husband also joined and has been coming for a little over 2 years. I just need to join to really make it a family affair

Such a great place to train BJJ for both kids and adults. I have trained here for the past 2 years…read moremainly at the 6am classes while my two children train at their 5pm kids class. Professor and coaches are great and the curriculum is very well organized. Has a family atmosphere and I've only had good experiences with the training partners that are here. Highly recommend!

You will not find a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy that is more qualified and an environment that is…read moremore welcoming than Silva Academy. It's run by a family that has a lineage that directly ties to the original Gracie's, that is family oriented, faith welcoming, and a safe place for all ages and bodies to participate. The Silva family has personally taken me under their wing multiple times and helped me overcome injuries and life's trials, and I cannot thank them enough for their support in the community!

Instructors are extremely talented and friendly, and truly care about their students. The classes…read moreare very fun and a great workout. Highly recommend.

I first learned about Grand Prairie Karate Academy from a flyer advertising an introductory class…read morethere. My son had lost interest in baseball and we were looking for something to keep him exercising. I was a little concerned when I drove to the gym. It is not in the best of neighborhoods,and the strip mall it was in was more than a little run-down. Meeting one of the black-belt instructors - Bryan Higgins - put my mind at ease, however. GPKA has been operating for more than thirty years in Grand Prairie at this same location. Attend a belt test there and you will see a full panel of black belts that reads like a who's who of Texas Karate. Two years later, and I can't think of life without GPKA. I joined shortly after my son did and am now a brown belt there. The instructors are top notch, and the gym is owned by a legend of Texas Karate - Dr. Brax Boyd - a man who counts Chuck Norris as a long-time friend and professional associate. Classes are for everyone - boys, girls, young, old, disabled - you'll see them all. Its great exercise, great for coordination and flexibility, great to lose weight, and great fun. And you learn the art of self defense. There is no down side! So if you drive by and think the place looks run down, come in an experience the heart these folks possess. As the author Larry Niven once said, mutts may not win any dog shows, but they usually beat the winners in a fair fight. If you want the prettiest gym, go somewhere else. If you want to learn karate, and to fight with the best of them, this is your place.

I've been going here for 15yrs and had my son in the kids program as well. It's an excellent school…read morewith a variety of classes (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai Boxing, Wrestling) and has several class times to choose from every day of the week/weekends. The gym is very family oriented, has 2 bathrooms, a shower, weight room, boxing ring, about 8-10 punching bags and seating areas to watch the classes. A lot of the members have been here for awhile and even earned their black belts from Tery Corkran (owner) so not only do you have one of the original Dallas Machado black belts to learn and train from, but you also have many students who are now black belts and higher ranking to train with too. Most classes you can find at least 2-5 brown/black belts and theres also a good mix of ladies who train too. As far as the contract issues other reviewers have mentioned, it's really no different than other gyms. NTMMA is an established gym and a business. I've had the issue happen with other businesses like my tanning and yoga memberships and neither one refunded me for the 6months-year I forgot I was paying for but didn't use so I certainly wouldn't expect a different outcome from a similar contract. You have the option of not doing a membership but pay a little more so if you know you can't keep up with auto payments, choose the month to month or ask about paying the year up front for a discounted rate.

A great place for all ages and levels of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing starting at age 3read more

Great team and fun. Jose has been helping me train while i'm here on a short trip in Dallas. Very…read morepersonable and professional, dedicated to my goals! Pushes me constantly which is what i need to get the results i'm asking for.

There was a review saying that the female trainer wears too much makeup and can only push buttons…read moreon the treadmill... say what?! The person clearly has never worked with her. We've been working with Amber for almost six months now, and we've seen impressive changes in muscle mass growth and fat reduction, that we have nothing but praises for her style. My partner has lost over 50 pounds in said time, and I have increased my endurance and muscle mass in my triathlon training. Amber is constantly pushing us to challenge ourselves and finding ways to adapt to the very different training needs we both need, and she's fantastic whether it is solo or couple's training. And on that makeup comment.. please, her makeup is just perfect (not that she needs any), and anyone who complains isn't worth her time anyway. In summary, if you need a trainer who personally cares, caters to your individual needs and challenges you, look no further, Amber if your gal! ‍

I have been at Sloth for a number of years, both myself and my kids. I could not recommend more.read more

Super knowledgeable instructor, incredibly friendly school!…read more Dropped in today since I was in town for work. Nathan let me borrow a gi and welcomed me on the mat, no questions asked. What I like about his teaching style is that he will teach positionally, i.e. he will go over the options from a given position, and then transition into letting students get a feel for what option is "correct." This is perhaps the best way for students to develop a good game and is surprisingly rare to see in a lot of schools. I recommend training at Sloth BJJ for anyone in the area! Friendly vibes and no intimidating egos here!

I was vacationing in the area for the holiday season. I reached out via instagram to inquire about…read moredropping in. I got messaged to call, I spoke with professor Ryan. I was able to take care of my scheduling and payment online prior to getting to the class. Upon arrival I was greeted by Steve and filled out a waiver. Then I got to chit-chat with professor Ryan a bit before class. The class was 2 hours with a warm up, self defense, Jiu jitsu technique and positional sparring. Really great class, as they say "the devil is in the details", professor Ryan had the "invisible Jiu jitsu" tips and concepts to help out the whole class. He was able to help me with my stack passing! As a traveling brown belt, it's always nice to experience other academies. The practitioners at Kama Jiu-Jitsu were tough and technical, but also very welcoming and friendly. I hope to return. Thank you for the hospitality and rolls!

Kama Jiu Jitsu is an outstanding school for students of every level. Professor Ryan Young is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and his style of instruction benefits both new students and those people with higher levels of experience. I would recommend Kama Jiu Jitsu to people interested in giving Jiu Jitsu a try but also for experienced competitors looking to raise their game.

Star Jujitsu has been such a gift for our family! In just 2.5 months, my 4-year-old daughter has…read moreabsolutely blossomed. Her confidence has taken off, she's learning so much, and the discipline she's picked up is showing in the sweetest ways at home. She loves Coach Cain, Coach Yousef, her classmates, and looks forward to every Tuesday and Thursday like it's a holiday. And let's be honest -- teaching a room full of 4-6-year-olds is basically the martial arts version of herding caffeinated kittens. But these two coaches do it with so much patience, passion, and skill that it truly feels like magic. You can tell they love what they do, and it shows in the way these kids grow under their guidance. I'm beyond grateful we found this place, and I'm so impressed I'll be joining soon myself! Thank you, Coach Cain and Coach Yousef, for everything you pour into these little warriors. You're making a real difference, and we appreciate you more than you know.

I was visiting the area for the holidays and wanted to get some mat time in. I reached out via text…read moreto Star Jiu Jitsu and got the okay to drop in on a morning class. A handful of guy there of varying skills and belts. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. Had a great time with some great people. Thank you for the hospitality and rolls!