My wife and I practiced shotokan karate for many years and we wanted our kids to learn the same…read moredoctrine as we did, after moving to texas we could not find yet a real shotokan karate dojo until now (believe me we tried several places). My kids have been part of the Ganbaru family for a few months now, and they enjoy every class and love their Sensei. The class is well organized. All kids get to participate and learn. They use real Japanese Karate terminology. The instructors are knowledgeable and you can tell their love for the art. They teach traditional shotokan karate. I recommend this place 100%.

From the owner: Welcome to Ganshin Dojo, where we honor the tradition of Japanese Shōtōkan Karate-Dō. The name…read moreGanshin was inspired by Hanshi Luis Ganhao, who combined elements from previous dojo names like Ganbaru and Zanshin to form "GanShin," which best reflects the spirit that defines their essence. When separated into two kanji ideograms, "Gan" 頑 means stubborn, determined, strong-willed, and "Shin" 心 means heart, spirit. Together, they convey a powerful meaning for our karate-dō dojo: "a determined, firm, and resolute heart and spirit," embodying our philosophy of perseverance and discipline in the pursuit of mastery. At Ganshin Dojo, we are committed to preserving the authentic techniques and principles of Shōtōkan, guiding our students to not only develop physical power but also to build strength of character. Our motto, "mastery through practice, power with purpose, excellence in character," reflects our core belief that true karate is about more than just skill—it's about cultivating the mind, body, and spirit. Join us in this exciting journey to unlock your potential and become part of a tradition that inspires greatness!

This place is amazing!!!!! Just spectacular!!! Sensei Daniel, the karate instructor that works with…read moremy daughters, has so much patience and then some! Daniel created a karate class designed specifically for children with special needs and it is a wonderful class!!!!!

From the owner: Our fitness center is here to be a fun place for the whole family. We are mainly a karate school,…read morebut also provide other fitness classes like Pilates, Zumba and more! We know how hard it can be for busy parents to get their kids to all their after school activities, so our goal is to have something each kid can be passionate about. And mom can take Pilates or yoga class while kids enjoy their time with trained professionals! We're not just for kids though - adults can join in on the fun with our adult lessons as well. Opening soon! Give us a call now to learn more about you how can get involved.

I trained at the following places: -Bam Bam Martial Arts…read more(Houston, TX) -Jorge Gurgel Mixed Martial Arts (Cincinnatti, OH) -Meek's Martial Arts (Henderson, KY) -Paradigm MMA (Houston, TX) -Active Jiu Jitsu (Houston, TX) -Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu (Houston, TX) -Shotokan Karate (Houston, TX) -Eternal Martial Arts (Pearland, TX) -Rising Sun Karate (Pearland, TX) -4x4 Boxing Club (Alvin, TX) -Pablo Silva Jiu Jitsu (Houston, TX) -Ravilin Martial Arts (Houston, TX) -Krav Maga (Katy, TX) -United Tae Kwon Do (Houston, TX) -United Martial Arts (Katy, TX) -Brazil 021 (Houston, TX) -The Grapple Zone (Pearland, TX) Out of all of them, Rock Solid TKD is the 3rd best, and the only two that were better are related to Rock Solid (United TKD and United Martial Arts, where the instructor (Sabunim Joseph Santarose) trained at himself for decades. There are several versions of TKD, but out of the sport version (for the USA Olympics), Rock Solid TKD is by far the best. Sabunim Joseph can fight, he knows his patterns, he is patient with kids, and he has a relaxed attitude in the middle of a large crowd. You immediately feel calm walking into this place for the first time. You will learn to move fast and hit hard in this location, but more importantly, you will have a fun time while learning about mutual respect and discipline. His instructor's instructor directed the Special Forces during the Vietnam War; he has been trained well and has a lot to show anyone who walks in.

We love Rock Solid! Master Joseph does such a great job of teaching & holding kids to a high…read morestandard, while also making it fun! My boys can't wait for taekwondo every week!!

My daughter has been in classes here for 2 years and we love it! The teachers obviously care about…read morethe students. The program teaches taekwondo and also works on character values such as resilience, love, perseverance, respect, anti bullying etc. I'm often at the school early enough to watch the preschool class and they are learning age appropriate skills and self defense. I highly recommend giving them a call and trying a lesson. We started with a trial month and then kept going. Best Christmas present I've given my kid!

My son has been going here for 30 days, and he loves it they have very good teachers who are…read moreknowledgeable and patient with every student.

We absolutely love Texas Kickboxing! My daughter started in August, and she's already working…read moretoward her purple belt--such an amazing accomplishment. Since joining, I've seen a huge boost in her confidence, discipline, and overall attitude. She looks forward to every single class, and honestly, if it were up to her, she would be there every day! The coaches are incredible--patient, motivating, and truly care about the kids' growth both inside and outside the academy . The environment is positive, structured, and very family-friendly. Not only is she learning great skills and staying active, but she's also building confidence and respect, which means everything to me as a parent. If I could give 8 stars, I definitely would--but 5 stars will have to do! Highly recommend to any parent looking for something positive and empowering for their child.

Texas Kickboxing Academy HAS and will do EVERYTHING in their power to give you the very best…read morepossible training and be there for you and your family. Sifu Garcia runs a top notch Academy, from it's founding in the summer of 2006, Sifu Garcia has managed to make Texas Kickboxing Academy, the premier Martial Arts Academy in Katy TX. "You don't have to a fighter to train like one", is true here. Solid curriculum for all levels of training, whether wanting weight loss, fitness, discipline for your kids, you can find it here. Children with developmental issues have a place to train here. It's always a fun time at Texas Kickboxing Academy, seminars with Professional UFC Fighters, Golden Gloves tournaments, kids activities, pizza parties, etc... Sifu Garcia will be there for you and your family when all this is over, but right now be there for Texas Kickboxing Academy. Respect Honor Discipline is the mantra, I was proud to have that on my chest. Give them a try, support your local small businesses, especially this one.

We had an awesome Realtor Group participate in the action packed training! Thank you Larry for all…read moreof the great info and hands on training. Larry went out of his way to do his own research for a few weeks prior to our class. He understood the assignment and implemented helpful things for our Realtor group!!

Larry has a great program and I am so looking forward to it opening again. Larry has a gift to keep…read moreit challenging and enjoyable.I agreed to continue my monthly payments during these times because Texas Krav Maga and Kickboxing has given so much to so many. It should be labeled ESSENTIAL!

Having recently moved from abroad, we were looking for something for our son to do. After some…read moreresearch, we found martial arts911 summer school. We met with Sensei Sophie who was kind enough to explain the programme outline. The following week, our son began summer school and we could not have been happier. Each week, Sensei Sophie had a different theme, for example, learning about different countries, their languages in the first week. In subsequent weeks, our son was taught to make butter, bake bread, grow a plant, lots of crafts and many more things. In addition, Sensei Sophie, with the support of Kyoshi Patrick, instructed our son in Karate, which he loves. Sensei Sophie has been very friendly and approachable and kept us well-informed. Our son has made many friends and become more confident. We cannot praise Sensei Sophie and Kyoshi Patrick highly enough.

From the owner: * Traditional KARATE for youth (6 years old and older), teens, adults and seniors…read more * BABES n'TOTS is our 3-5 years old Karate program designed to promote exercices as a fun activity to improve speed, agility & focus * White TIGERS is our one of a kind therapeutic martial art program, a program like no other one designed for all our Special Needs (ADHD, dyslexia, autism, ...) students * The Children' DEN is our Parents Day out program. We provide a safe and loving environment for children 3 to 6 years old * A+ STARS is our after school program that support social, emotional, cognitive and academic development. Tutoring and Test prep coaching session - online or in person - are also available. * KIDDIE COVE is our Parents Night out, a win-win evening for families! * PE CLASS is an Off-Campus Physical Education Program designed to accommodate students who are making a serious effort to develop higher-level skills in a specific activity that exceeds what the school district can offer through the general physical education program. * Karate FITNESS is an endurance exercise and body-weight program that forces high repetition and low-resistance movements to develop flexibility and a leaner musculature while increasing strength, endurance, and teaching self-defense. * SELF-DEFENSE program is designed to empower all our students, from all age group, to deal more effectively with situations that are physically and mentally hostile.