I have studied with Sifu Mullen on and off since 2003. He is up-front, honest, and the real deal…read more He will train philosophically, logically, and according to your physiology and body type. He know the system backwards and forwards, can show how it works, and can explain how it works for you. Sifu Mullen's lineage is top notch, and his sifu, Bill Graves, maintains steady communication with Sifu Mullen's kwoon, from Florida to Arlington, Texas. Take the time to contact Sifu Mullen. The system and the lineage are solid, and Scott is as good as they come.

From the owner: Combat Wing Chun Kung Fu. Specializing in Gun Retention. Empty hand combat. Close Quarters combat…read more Fighting blind. Fighting from compromised positions -IE sleeping in bed, Car etc. Combat Emergency medicine. Situational awareness. Bare knuckle boxing full contact...

My son has been going here for about a year and a half. 26-2 record in his first tournament season…read more Sensei Rose is the real deal. My son has gained an incredible amount of skill and an amazing level of confidence. If you're serious about you or your child learning Jiu Jitsu for real world use, this is the place

I appreciate this school as the best in teaching my kids in Texas…read more Tough training that utilizes both competition winning points and real world defense make this my top pick and I wish we would have started here! Parents will love the full transparency and the discipline for their kids. 5 well deserved stars.

Awesome place and Awesome coache. My wife found this place for my daughter and she's loved it ever…read moresince. She has been there for a few months that even I decided to also join. Coach Eric's instructions are very broken down and easy to follow. I never felt that he's pressured anyone or made anyone feel incapable. He actually has a very opposite effect and makes you feel like you can learn it all with time and practice. I'm glad my wife found this place. My daughter has improved a lot during her time here. She's just competed in the NAGA novice tournament and brought home first place in no-GI and second in GI. Really proud of her and the coaches for teaching her so well.

I have been here about a month now. The professor, Eric Flores, is professional and approachable…read more Everyone has been helpful. I have been treated respectfully, despite being new and clueless. It's a good environment. Wish I had done it a long time ago.

I can't recommend this gym enough! The Muay Thai and kickboxing classes are outstanding. The…read morecoaches are so great and make every workout something to look forward to. I love that they have classes for kids, women and adults. If you're looking for a great place to learn Muay Thai or kickboxing, get in shape, and be part of an amazing community, this is the place!

Great kickboxing gym! The coaches are knowledgeable, the workouts are challenging, and the…read moreatmosphere is welcoming. Highly recommend!

I was looking for a way to change my life when I found Authentic Kung Fu. I left a message so I…read morecould ask questions and got an immediate response. I was invited to come to 2 days of classes to decide which style would suit me. The building isn't in the greatest neighborhood and the school was ok. The impressive thing about the school was the quantity and diversity of weapons around the school. Sifu Cottrell, the owner and teacher at the school greeted me warmly. Classes were in session and Sifu took the time to give me a tour. He Started with his lineage, who his teachers were and who his teacher's teachers were. In Sifu's lineage, Ip man had taught his teacher! We sat for a while, while he educated me on Wing Chun and how Bruce Lee was the most famous practitioner. I came the next day to see Praying Mantis style, which even for a lay person was vastly different than Wing Chun. I had never seen anything quite like it, especially after watching so many Kung Fu movies. Sifu and I agreed Mantis would suit me best and it has. The instructors are top of the line. So patient, will explain and demonstrate techniques 100 million ways until you get it. I always felt supported and inspired to learn from the community of students. I never heard anyone speak an ill word or treat anyone poorly. The community of students welcomed me and I felt safe to both succeed and feel failure. Truly, I could go on and on, but there really is no greater place to learn Kung Fu and to embrace your potential.

I cannot say enough positive words about Authentic Kung Fu. My 8 year old son loves to go to his…read moreclasses, as does my husband for the evening (packed) adult class. Sifu Cotrell is the epitome of what I would look for in a martial arts educator. He is patient and soft spoken with the children. However, his expectations of their ability to learn movements with discipline and precision creates excellent students with a solid foundation of praying mantis Kung Fu. I love the fact that this is not just another "belt factory" establishment with a free uniform for joining. It is a fabulous school intended to enlighten and enhance any humans life from 8 to 88..... 5 Stars!!

Clean gym and exceptional coaches. Coach Mary and Master Lim have encouraged our daughter to shine…read morebright in confidence, and we are grateful for their humble patience with our hyperactive son. We love it here. Update: A year later, my husband and I have joined too, and with the teachings of Coach Jerry, we are very happy to be part of this community and do this as a family. ‍

Gym is great, nice people, felt welcomed, and learned a lot. Frank is a great guy and made a plan…read morethat worked out for me. Coach Mary is an amazing instructor and helped with breaking down drills. Overall great gym and can't wait to go back.

I have known Grandmaster Johnson since I was 12 years old. He is an extremely good role model! He…read morecares so much about teaching people to protect themselves. It is truly his passion. He has taught my daughter self-control and discipline. He has changed so many lives for the better!

Grandmaster Johnson is a nice guy. He offers classes to toddlers to grown adults! I love going here.read more

Contacted Coach Alvarez to do some Drop-in classes this week; I'm visiting from Arizona. Coach…read moreAlvarez was welcoming and the whole team was nothing short of amazing. The class is fun, challenging, and encouraging. I highly recommend this school to those local and traveling through. Alvarez JiuJitsu will be my go-to school when visiting Dallas! Thanks again Coach! Much appreciated

On the surface of Alvarez BJJ, there are many team trophies, and even more medals from both him and…read morehis daughter on the walls. The facility is nice, you will feel like signing the contract immediately. However, It is overpriced and the school is overrated. After experiencing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in several different places over the world, the coaching isn't worth the price. The social environment is better for kids and teens looking for a supervised activity but does not possess the candor for adults. I've known this school for several years, when the location was in the warehouse across the lot from the facility where it is currently. The quality of attention has declined. Coach Alvarez's daughter, Danielle Alvarez worked with these kids for several years, however some of the parents I speak with express how their child's skill in jiu jitsu isn't growing. I've learned that she is very manipulative with the teenagers, showing favoritism with certain teamates and outcasting other individuals. She deceptively encourages the favorited young and impressionable teammates to be overly aggressive when rolling and sparring with the outcasts. I have noticed that she, along with Coach Danny, is a crucial factor to why the school is cliqueish and has a pack mentality. This is something I noticed more of as she is given more responsibility and freedom as a coach from her father and also as the children she's coached for years are growing up being groomed under her control. They look up to her because she is a world champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and they do not yet have the critical ability of discernment to recognize that this is manipulation and bullying. Instead being investigated and corrected by the head coach, this behavior is downplayed and defended by Coach Danny Alvarez. Coach Danielle Alvarez communicates great in the kids class but is very socially awkward with adults, and is arrogant towards other female teamates that she alienates. The frequent absence of coaching and aloofness from Coach Danny Alvarez has adverse affects on the classroom dynamics. His handling of conflicts are vaguely directed at the class in a shrewd lecture which demonizes any specific unnamed individual without speaking with them directly. This gives the effect of indirect shaming because of the presence the audience, the team. They offer different packages labeled under Bronze, Silver, and Gold. The Bronze package is still very expensive and has numerous limitations. For example, you can only train a number of times a week and you are not welcome to the open mat on Sundays with the Gold members, and you don't have access to certain areas of the facility that are offered to Gold members. Many of his students are loyal due to the fear of judgment and do not realize that they can have more genuine Jiu Jitsu experiences for far less money in the same city with great attentive coaches that are able to connect with their students. Although many students train hard to earn their belts and stripes, Coach Danny Alvarez will purposely choose a time when he is at odds with a student to spontaneously award belt promotions, choosing to skip the students he disagrees with to show his disapproval. He pressures his students to compete in tournaments for the team trophy but is not invested in the individual as a competitor. He is sure to record the promoted student's testimony to keep up appearances of the school. This school has had great talent, but many of the most competitive students are leaving because of the pressure and social environment. There is a distinct lack of connection from both Coach Danny Alvarez and Coach Danielle Alvarez and this has gotten worse with time. This is my personal experience with this school but I'm very sure so many other's share it. It's a nice clean simple family place on the surface with a seemingly caring staff, but is a corrupt cult once you've signed the contract.