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.

My 6yr old has been training here for 2 years ; he absolutely loves the Shihans who run the place…read moreunder Hanshi! I have been training here for about 8 months & the Renshis are very patient with me but also push me (I had 3 surgeries in 2 years ; both legs bone restructured with PCL repair & then hardware removal) I cannot express how much I recommend this place! They are our family now

I can't say enough about how great this place is. I enrolled my daughter in karate, and then the…read moresummer program. This business is family owned and you can tell by the way they do business, and care for the families. Their summer program offers so much and when my daughter comes home she is always talking about how much fun she had and she's actually able to tell me what they did. I am looking forward to starting her karate classes once camp is over. They have fun but are firm and my daughter is more confident and learning new things.

Attended May Thai and MMA classes. Instructors push you hard because they want you to succeed, but…read moregood for students of all backgrounds and experience levels. Some students started as beginners, others were experts in other martial arts before attending, everyone benefits from Coach Sina. Classes are never repetitive or boring, and I always feel energized coming out.

First off, this Gym has beginner to advanced classes in BJJ and Muay Thai! While also offering kid…read moreclasses if you ever thought about putting yours kids in a combat sport. Staff is top notch, masters in their crafts. Highly recommended!

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.

I use this facility for personal training and the occasional kick boxing class if my schedule…read moreallows it. Will is my trainer and amazing. Prices are competitive and classes are great. It's the only place I'm willing to go to train. Not an intimidating environment like some mma facilities. I live in McKinney and it's worth the hour drive to see will.

This gym is a must go when you go and visit instantly people are very nice and friendly. It's not…read morelike other gym's where people just keep to themselves. Here you will feel motivated to workout and feel like your part of something great. You get that feeling to want to come back. Its not just a gym it's more like being a part of a family. Go and check it out you will not regret!!!

My daughter has been coming here since she was 7 years old and she loves it! Master Van and Master…read moreKim are wonderful instructors and are very good with children. We are always greeted with a warm, friendly smile when arriving. They have flexible schedules and classes everyday of the week. I would definelty recommend this place for all ages.

I have been coming for about 6 months and I love it. They have excellent instructors with years of…read moreexperience. The classes are fun and a good workout. I recommend to anyone wanting to learn self-defense, learn a martial art, or to just get in shape. This is something to do with your kids, as they also have family classes. They provide different martial arts classes, as well. Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Hapkido, Aikido and Jiu-Jitsu - something for everyone.

Awesome Gym with a great team and staff. My favorite part is that it isn't one of those gyms that…read moremakes you feel bad for being new. There's more of a focus on growth and learning.

I've been to a handful of martial arts gyms over the past twenty years and this is one of the best,…read more Professional, well run, a great mix of styles and workout intensities. The instructors are approachable and know their stuff, and the fellow students are respectful and easy to work with. This place is a great find!

I would and do recommend The Forge to anyone looking to start on a martial arts path. I am a…read morestudent, a parent, and a coach at The Forge and being part of such a supportive, fun, challenging, inspiring group has improved my life and myself in so many ways. The combination of physical and mental challenge appeals to the novelty seeking part of my brain in a way that pure strength training never has. I have found a tangible peace and calm through the combination of striking and grappling training that is offered here that I almost can't explain but everyone I train with seems to understand because they feel it too. The sense of accomplishment earned from a challenging roll, the thrill of perfecting a technique, the peaceful exhaustion (endorphins anyone?) after classes all work to counteract the general stress and anxiety of life. Something else that really speaks to me about The Forge is the way that the classes accommodate all skill and strength and age levels. The way that Krav Maga is trained here allows each individual to know their own capabilities and walk through life with awareness and confidence. My kids are not only getting a better version of their Mom as I train, they are experiencing the same mental and physical benefits that I am through their own classes. They started in the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu program and we enrolled them in the kid's Krav Maga classes as well when that became available. Watching the all the kids in class increase in confidence and skill, seeing them gain greater control over the movement of their bodies, has been amazing. They look forward to each of their classes with a miniature version of the same supportive and inspiring type of friend group that the adults have come to rely on here. The environment here is so uniquely friendly and inviting while teaching serious, real world self defense strategies. Again I'll say that I wholeheartedly and highly recommend that anyone who is looking for great self defense training and an amazing supportive environment come check out The Forge Martial Arts Academy.

We absolutely love The Forge! Adam and his team of coaches are incredible, especially with the…read morekids. They create such a positive, structured, and encouraging environment where kids not only learn jiu jitsu but also build confidence, discipline, and respect. You can tell they care about the families who walk through their doors. We highly recommend The Forge!!!