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5.0(10 reviews)
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So when you go out to eat, you have choices. Do you want fast food or fine dining?…read more That same choice of quality and value occurs when choosing a martial arts school. Hey... you can get some fast food styled martial arts, have someone rush you or your kids through the motions and throw different colored belts at you to make you feel like something is happening. OOOORRRRRRR You can go to a high quality school that actually teaches multiple disciplines and builds a skill that can be used for a lifetime. Neither choice is wrong depending on your goals. For our kids, we wanted them to really learn something. We wanted them to earn their increases in rank. We wanted them to learn traditional fighting as well as ground fighting. We wanted superior quality in the instructors. We wanted a nurturing environment (not a bunch of Cobra Kai "sweep the leg" maniacs). Samurai Inti specializes in HIGH QUALITY instruction. Kids and adults alike will learn from these amazing instructors. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

I'm not an athlete or super active person, but, after the pandemic and working from home for the…read morepast 2 years I started searching for different options to get in shape and start being more active. I talked with Mr. Sabastian on the phone and scheduled a face-to-face free 30 minutes orientation. I explained my goals and why I chose Muay Thai/ Kick Boxing. Mr. Sebastian recommended I try a class and decide. he said I can attend as many classes as I want, free of charge, and then decide if I want to join or not. I knew then that Samurai International cares about teaching martial arts and they care about the students and not just making money. I tried the Muay Thai class, I loved it, and signed up the following week. About the classes, we have three Muay Thai classes a week. each class has a different instructor. we learn different things in each class but after a few classes, you start feeling how everything complements each other and end up being this nice flow. We do stretches, warms ups, shadow boxing, bag work, pad work, sparring drills, and advance student spar. Every class is different, fun, and challenging. The instructors respect and care about every single student and students respect and care about each other. It's a great supportive learning environment. So, if you are interested in learning martial arts to lose weight, get in shape, or want to compete. This is the place for you, all levels are welcome, and I highly recommend you give it a shot.

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Next Generation MMA - Next Generation MMA Frisco Lobby and ProShoop

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4.4(16 reviews)
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A great place to train. I love it! Lots of classes, great instructors, and a great facility…read more I train MMA for love of sport, cardio and exercise generally. I'm a novice. This place is good for that but is great for the young guys that are truly making a go at a career in the sport. The young thirsty guys add to energy and vibe of this place. Instructors are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and above all supportive. Makes me smile thinking about the instructors walking around during sparring with direction and positive energy and feedback. This place has been open for a while and has been producing champions and professional grade martial artists. My guess is that many more champions will be born here over the years and that this place will receive more and more recognition globally as an MMA institution that produces the best out there! Come out and have some fun, or make your go a being a champion. This place is great for all.

My niece is extremely serious about her wrestling, and visiting me for a couple weeks in Frisco,…read moreTX. Even on vacation she really wanted to get her practice time in. We are SO thankful for this establishment!! They are so warm and welcoming! My niece is so happy to be able to get her practices in, while enjoying quality time with family! She said it feels like her "home away from home"!

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Warrior Martial Arts Academy - Won double Gold medals at tournament

Warrior Martial Arts Academy

4.1(14 reviews)
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[Update - 2026]: Still 5 stars. I'm writing this because I feel compelled to clear up some…read moremisconceptions I've read about their competition team. As a parents with two of my kids enrolled here and is at the gym mostly every practice for their competition team, my experience has been the opposite. The jiu-jitsu instruction for the youth competition team is exceptional. The lead instructor for the competition team is a phenomenal educator who knows how to connect with kids - something that isn't guaranteed in most coaches. The coaches go out of the way to ensure students feel supported and challenged in a structured environment. The competition kids are well prepared and the team as a whole performs well at various competitions they attend (even out of state comps). To suggest that the training is stagnant is simply inaccurate - the growth we've see in the youth competition team every month, every year is proof in our eyes of a high-level, evolving curriculum. Most importantly, their program doesn't just produce "winners", but well-rounded kids who respect the sport and respect each other. It's disappointing to see a gym that puts so much heart and effort into its students be described as anything less than professional. Come see the beginner classes for yourself.

We trained at Warriors for about three years, staying primarily because of the kickboxing program…read more During that time, the jiu-jitsu instruction was led by a young trainer who did not hold a black belt, which we believe should be the foundation of any serious jiu-jitsu gym. Classes were also often very small, and had limited individual attention and coaching often helpers were kids also. Our son started at a young age and progressed quickly, including competing successfully on his own when the gym did not yet have a youth competition team. When a competition team was later introduced, there was limited structure and coaching support at tournaments despite additional fees. This is a contact sport and injuries do happen, but we felt our son was sometimes singled out rather than supported, and favoritism appeared at times. Without consistent high-level coaching and strong competition, youth athletes can stagnate rather than continue to grow. We made good friends at Warriors and appreciate parts of the experience. With time and more seasoned instructors, Warriors could become a strong place for kids to train. For now, we chose to move on to a gym that better aligned with our goals. I recommend trying the free classes and comparing with other gyms before deciding. Warriors will continue to lose kids to other gyms with a more robust training program which it already has.

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Campuzano Martial Arts - Best MMA school!

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4.8(19 reviews)
3.8 mi

Campuzano Martial Arts is absolutely the best in every way. I grew up with martial arts, and…read morecontinued throughout my 26 years in the Marines. I have multiple black belts, so have a pretty decent eye for what techniques and training might work in real-world situations. When we moved to Texas this past summer, I visited six martial arts schools in the area that I pre-screened before arriving. Within five minutes of walking in the door of Campuzano Martial Arts, I knew it would be perfect for my three young kids. I immediately surrendered my credit card and begged them to charge it. Here is my reasoning: First, Will and his wife Adi are two of the kindest people you could ever meet. They don't run the gym like a business, they run it like they are training family. They love what they do and are passionate about the development of each student. Second, they train kids for situations they would run into in the real-world, from a very young age all the way into adulthood. This includes kickboxing and wrestling. What your kids learn now will stick with them via muscle memory throughout their lives. Third, Will and Bailey are professional fighters and train kids to have that mentality. They are kind and patient, yet are able to push kids past their perceived limits. Will and Bailey are the best I've seen at developing kids to be their best, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Personal beliefs and experiences played a role in why we chose Campuzano Martial Arts: From a broad perspective, I always rule out taekwondo and karate type schools. They train in traditional ways of fighting, which are minimally practical in the world today... unless someone wants a role in a Chuck Norris movie. Also, they make money charging for each of numerous belt promotion tests (mostly just a show for the parents), which adds up significantly over time. Jiu-jitsu schools just award the next belt when the kids are ready. Anyone mildly proficient in mixed martial arts (jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing, and street fighting techniques) would wipe out a black belt in taekwondo or karate with minimal effort. If you truly care about bully-proofing your kids for a lifetime, Campuzano Martial Arts is the right school. When we lived in California, to learn all these different fighting techniques (jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and wrestling primarily), my kids would have had to go to three different training studios, and most don't train kids. Campuzuno Martial Arts is the only school I know of that trains in all three, for kids, and does it exceptionally well. Why we strongly prefer No-Gi vs Gi jiu-jitsu training (Campuzano trains No-Gi): Gi: Kimono type uniform (Heavy cotton jacket and pants) No-Gi: Shirt and shorts Most big Brazilian jiu-jitsu schools train in Gi exclusively. I believe this is practical for tournament fighting, but impractical in the real-world. The opponents Gi can be used for grips and chokes in tournaments. Since bullies and bad guys outside of tournaments don't wear Gi's on the streets, probably best to train without them. Adding to the Gi vs No-Gi opinion, my three sons have fought in jiu-jitsu tournaments about every six weeks over this past year. So they can have additional fights (experience) in these tournaments, I always sign them up in both the Gi and No-Gi divisions. I bought generic Gi's off the internet, since we don't train that way at Campuzano Martial Arts. Regardless, my sons almost always beat the Gi only kids, and often in a very big way. The kids they beat come mostly from the large 'brand-name' jiu-jitsu schools and franchises who only send their best. Those kids often leave disappointed. Campuzano training and tough mindset makes all the difference. Will and Bailey are always there to support kids in the tournaments. They go out of their way to support their fighters. One recent example: I signed my kids up to fight in a tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma, about a five-hour drive north, not expecting to have any professional coaching support. However, without hesitation, Will cleared his schedule just to make sure he was there. He will always go out of his way to support the families at his school. Will has a big, soft teddy bear heart underneath his tough exterior. For these reasons, I am so grateful we found Campuzano Martial Arts. It is everything I want my kids to learn, and all in one location. Training from professional fighters in all aspects of self defense, in a loving way. What my three little guys are learning now will serve them for a lifetime... self-confidence, self-control, physical and mental toughness, and emotional calm when life gets challenging. My kids love coming to Campuzano Martial Arts. I have no doubt your kids will love it too!

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Campuzano Martial Arts teaches all around fighting skills.

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5.0(1 review)
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Fighting, fitness, and fun. It's right here…read more It's fun! Clint is a talented coach. He gets the best out of you. Need some help with a move? Someone will always help. Want to mix it up in sparring? Friendly matches are always available. Want to work on your technique? You'll find patient drill partners. Drills are good, but real fighting is done with weapons. Bad guys don't want a fair fight. To beat them, you'll have to learn how to fight with weapons. Have a concealed carry license? Think blades and clubs are not a worry? Think again. You'll have to fight just to draw your weapon. Pekiti Tirsia is a proven system. It's the martial art of the Filipino Marine Corps. Filipino Marines and police are commonly ambushed with guns, knives, swords, and sticks. Pekiti Tirsia works. It's kept tens of thousands of people alive in the most extreme close combat encounters. To fight like that, you have to be fit. Clint trains people of all fitness levels, and they get stronger and faster and more agile. If fitness is your goal, training for fighting is ideal. You'll get real, functional fitness. Clint will help you discover your body's strengths and weaknesses. You'll learn how to use body efficiently. Once you can fight with weapons, empty hands fighting is much easier. Do a few rounds with Clint, and you'll see what I mean. Plus, with all the added mobility and strength you'll improve in other sports. I play Rugby, and the footwork I've learned in Pekiti Tirsia has made me a much better outside back. If you want to get get in shape with functional fitness, this is the best place around. Clint is the best coach you're going to find.

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I just completed my first month of Muay Thai. I'm also a long time competitive powerlifter and…read morestrongman. I signed up for this class because I needed a cardio component to my training. Well, not only is the staff incredibly friendly and Coach Joe is amazing, but I had some unexpected results! I routinely check body fat and muscle density as part of my other training. Both had been pretty stagnant for me during quarantine, which was why I joined. The results after one month was a 12lbs fat loss, and 6lbs muscle gain! That's a win/win! I've even got abdominal definition showing up!!! I've never had that in my life!!!! This was a game-changer!!! Oh, and my unmedicated high blood pressure just went back into remission!!! And my resting heart rate dropped from 83 to 69! Thank you for helping me improve my quality of life dramatically!!!!

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