The Void Martial Arts

(16 reviews)

0.3 mi

Over the last year of learning jiu jitsu at this gym, my kids and I have grown tremendously in our…read moreskill, fitness, mental well-being, and made friends with some amazing people. Gym - the mats are very clean and everyone is very methodical about being clean for others. Instructors - incredible instruction from a host of black belts who are humble, knowledgeable, and wanting to share the benefits of BJJ with anyone who wants to learn. Each has a different teaching style and experiences but all with the same goal helping others get better. Classmates and community - this is a gym of hard working people who are putting in the work to become a better version of themselves. Humble, intentional, focused and fun is the vibe in the classes. It's very welcoming to newcomers with free beginners classes. Kids - my kids have been attending and they have enjoyed learning how to move their bodies, have learned self discipline, and focus. They also have gained a confidence in knowing how to protect themselves. The coaching for the kids is professional and fun.

I'm a beginner to BJJ and tried out various gyms around me in South Austin. As a woman and a…read morebeginner, the BJJ scene can be intimidating. Gracie Humaitá was BY FAR the friendliest and most accessible to beginners & women. They have free beginner classes twice/week (they even let you borrow gis!) so you can try out the sport with no commitment and learn the basics in a very safe environment (vs some other gyms where they put me into regular classes with very little instruction). The instructors are all incredibly nice and great teachers, and most of the beginner classes have other black or colored belts who walk around answering questions and helping you on the moves. Paulo, the head instructor, is also very friendly, inclusive, and promotes a great culture at the gym. After about a month doing beginners classes, I signed up for the membership, bought my own gi, and am thrilled to continue my BJJ journey! If it weren't for finding Gracie Humaitá, I likely would have quit after a couple classes at any of the other gyms I tried out. This gym, instruction, and community has been incredible, and I hope anyone who's on the fence gives them a try!

Our Wednesday women's class!

Our kids class at our new location!

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Korrect Fitness

What gym hell must be like. Didn't realize this is basically a cross fit gym combined with the…read moreworst elements of the most ghetto Planet Fitness location. People walking around shirtless, dripping sweat, stinking, in bare feet, only socks, crocs, and Teva sandles. Nasty. Old dilapidated and low quality dumbbells, only 2 old treadmills and a few of the manual treadmills, no fixed weight barbells, a bathroom falling apart with the toilet bowl cover hanging on by one hinge. No air conditioning. Hot and smelly. Humid atmosphere. Couldn't draw up a worse gym in my imagination. To me it's 1 star but I guess to cross fit cultists this is what they like. Only a few smoothie choices and no chicken wraps or anything in their nutrition bar or whatever it's called. If you know how to work out and don't need or want a trainer or group then this place is definitely not for you. They do an incredible job on marketing and must edit photos or take superb angles like a catfish on tinder. Almost thinking they pay influencers to hype this place up. Either way I'd prefer the most basic Planet Fitness or Crunch 100x over this. In fact I'd rather get chubby and not work out over having to work out in an environment like this again.

Korrect Fitness has been one of my favorite parts of moving to Austin. The community and trainers…read moreare like family and since I've been working with Alex (Coach AB) my body is stronger as a whole rather than in pieces. Thank you

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Martial Arts of Austin

3.5

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0.8 mi

I absolutely love to train all of the martial arts this amazing dojo offers and the people are…read moreoutstanding and is overall an amazing place to train!

Small, makeshift warehouse place that looks like was put together with very low budget. After…read moreinquiring for info and a dojo tour, was put in contact with Angela, who started becoming pushy on having me give personal info to sign waivers and enroll even though I had asked just to briefly spectate a class, to the point of being rude with unprofessional tone. This interaction was enough for me to know to take my business elsewhere where they have professional establishment and staff. Don't waste your time UPDATE: To put The cherry on top, the staff have threatened to post "screenshots" of the texts exchange along with security stills of me during my visit as some sort of retaliation for the review. If this doesn't tell you the nature of this establishment and its people nothing else will.

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10th Planet Austin

(1 review)

1.7 mi

Plenty of ladies for women who are interested in rolling in women's classes. Nice facility, high…read morelevel grapplers and a variety of class offerings. This is one of the top places my daughter (the Southside kid) is interested in training at one day full time.

Austin Kickboxing Academy

(75 reviews)

0.9 mi

Great coach and great community, welcome to people at all levels from beginner to advanced…read morecompetitors.

I have been training at Austin Kickboxing Academy since may or June of 2025 and this gym has helped…read moreme in so many ways. I am in the best shape of my life from training hard and in a better place mentally. It's a very friendly environment and the classes are very intense, everyone is very encouraging and they push you to become stronger and work hard. All of the coaches here are very skilled and nice people, they personally assist you throughout the class to help you understand the correct form and it's really helpful. To anyone thinking about joining just come take the free trial class like I did and see if it's for you!

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Krav Maga ATX

4.0

(4 reviews)

0.7 mi

I have trained at a number of Krav Maga and other martial arts gyms, including in other cities as a…read morevisitor, and this gym is the best environment I have come across, especially in Austin. The instructors and owners are all welcoming, friendly, and likeable. The classes are well-structured and logical. How the teachers are taught to teach shows -- there is real effort in the environment they want to create / curate here. The trainers demonstrate clear expertise in every area. More importantly, though, the way the gym is run is the right way, in my opinion: it's VERY clean and sanitary and all the participants are trained to keep it that way. It's a don't-be-that-guy/gal kind of thing which everyone enforces, and this is a very good thing. Dirty gyms are not just gross but unsafe. This one is probably clean enough to do minor surgery in. But there are / have been vanishingly few injuries or accidents, that I know of. Safety first. The calendar / schedule is super consistent, and the billing is clear and transparent. Everything is right there on their website. The owners really don't hide the ball on anything - including why they do things the way they do them. It's not the cheapest gym in town, but it's worth it. You will love going enough that the cost will not matter. This is a safe environment - both physically and psychologically / interpersonally. There is a class for everyone, from the raw, non-athletic beginner interested in practical self-defense to the serious martial arts type. I wish I could go more often than I do. Highly recommend this one.

Great small business in Austin. Great owners, instructors, and members. Not a sport, not a workout…read moreprogram (though, very good conditioning), or a martial art. Learn to defend yourself with a system proven to work.

South Austin ATA Martial Arts

(6 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great place to get in shape. I am pushing 40 and I am thankful I found this place. The instructors…read moreare very friendly and work great with kids. Their tiny tigers program definitely keeps my kindergartener's attention and their leadership program is great in helping tweens and teens develop leadership skills and confidence for adulthood. One of the things that sold me on this school was their Masters Club. This club offers all the benefits of traditional Songham Taekwondo but the fun part is the additional classes every Wednesday night. We learn other martial arts and street self defense including jiu jitsu, judo, Muay Thai, wrestling, grappling, and knife self defense. This class is affectionally called Wildcard Wednesdays because it could be anything! And it's all fun!! I have always been a fan of learning multiple disciplines but as you can imagine the cost of doing all of those at once can be tremendous. Mr Jason Shaefer brings it to us at a very reasonable price and makes it fun, fresh and entertaining. I truly recommend this place not only for anyone wanting to get back in shape but also if you have young ones that you want to keep active and engaged. It has a great family atmosphere and we all encourage and push each other to be better. I don't know many other places that offer this kind of environment, let alone with the ability to do this with family. My wife and three kids as well as brother, sister in law, niece and nephew are all taking classes here. It truly is a great place!

Our experience with South Austin ATA began when my daughter won a silent auction for a free month,…read morefree uniform and free registration from her school. From the very first class, Mr. Schaefer, Mrs. Schaefer and Ms. Lallier were encouraging, helpful and made her feel at easy. In the very first class, Mr. Elizondo, a recommended blackbelt at the time, went out of his way to work with her and make sure that she understood the moves and was doing them they correct way. A few months later, our youngest daughter joined the Tiny Tigers program and has loved it. Ms. Lallier is a great teacher and has loads of patience with the little ones. She always has enough helpers to make sure that each student gets the attention that they deserve. Jump ahead another few months and now both myself and my wife have joined up. To say that South Austin ATA is a true family friendly environment is an understatement. The vast majority of the 50 - 60 students are part of a family. All and all it's a good group and the instructors truly care about their students. The biggest advantage I can see to South Austin ATA is that the owners are the instructors. They have a vested interest in making sure that the curriculum is administered correctly and they students are having fun! Highly recommend checking them out.

Tiny Tiger Class

South Austin ATA.

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Total Fitness Kickboxing

(44 reviews)

3.7 mi

I've been going to TFK for close to 3 months now and LOVE IT! I'm feeling so much better about…read moremyself and I'm definitely trimming down while experiencing an invigorating 45 minute workout! I'm someone who hates going to gyms and these classes make me sweat 10x more than I would from independently exercising. I find the pricing to be super reasonable and actually less than half what I was paying for a gym in the area per month. After a free class to see what it was like for myself, I knew this would be just what I need, and I'm SO glad that it's here!

Love this place! The app is easy to use and you are able to find classes that fit into your…read moreschedule. All the instructors are fun with a killer play list to get your butt moving. All ages and all body types are in every class, very comfortable environment even for the shyest folks who don't like working out In front of people. Like me! I am so happy I joined.

They provide gloves if you forget yours or just trying out the classes

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Typhoon Texas Waterpark Austin

3.9

(218 reviews)

19.6 mi

Pros: multiple water rides, multiple areas (wave pool, lazy river, obstacle course, kid area, baby…read moresplash pad, changing room, quiet zone), nicely kept, lifeguards everywhere, plenty of parking Cons: you can't bring your own food not even a water bottle just an unopened one, & they open at 11am You can however, leave the park and come back. I saw many people eating in their cars and returning inside. Will definitely be back but only when they have ticket sales. Tickets at regular price for $$$

Very fun, nice, conveniently located waterpark in Round Rock! Excellent place to kick off summer…read moreand enjoy a day out with the family. Friendly for kids of all ages with different sections offering slides, a lazy river, wave pool, and experiences for all age groups. My daughters (ages 7 and 3) particularly loved the kids slide section and the wave pool. I did see quite a few dead bugs and leaves in the lazy river and wave pool which was a little off putting. They have lockers to store belongings, as well as clean bathrooms and changing rooms onsite. They also offer a variety of food choices which are pretty good & reasonably priced. Very few crowds if you arrive right at opening time. I was happy to see there were no lines at all for the slides. They open a half hour early for season pass members; general admission is 11am. Definitely worth checking out for a day of family fun in the hot TX summer!

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Barton Springs Pool

(1.1k reviews)

2.9 mi

I am one of a thousand reviews for Barton Springs. I don't think I'll have a new perspective, but I…read morecan share mine. It's a hot summer weekday in Austin, and my friends and I hit up the Springs to cool off. We came a little after lunchtime, and while it was busy at the pool, it wasn't TOO bad as it probably is on a weekend. We set up base at a spot near a tree to collect a little shade and lathered up in sunscreen. The pool has strict rules of no food and drinks other than water, but it keeps the place clean and risk free, which is actually appreciated by me. The pool stays between 68°-70°, which is a temperature not too cold on impact, but still super relaxing to hang in. The pool is massive with plenty of people hanging around in all corners. It's a great spot in summer but definitely not a hidden gem. It's an extremely well-known gem. I'm curious how populous it is during peak times, but that random Wednesday afternoon was perfect. RIYL: The biggest pools

This was my favorite experience on my trip to Austin. You…read morehave to pay to get in. It's a little cheaper if you're an Austin resident but overall not expensive for the experience it provides. Everything about the area is gorgeous and unique. I found the whole place very clean and well staffed with multiple life guards on duty and people of all ages. Note that there is absolutely no food or drink allowed inside. I think that policy, along with the requirement to pay, is what keeps the area so clean. The water is absolutely freezing and can't be regulated as it's not a pool, but man does it feel nice on a hot Austin day. Must do in Austin.

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Town Lake Metropolitan Parks

4.8

(177 reviews)

3.3 mi

Multiple intricacies within the parks known as Town Lake Metropolitan. Waller Beach, the various…read moretrails and paths, the boardwalk, Ladybird Lake, etc. Such a peaceful and beautiful area to get in exercise (walking/running/leisurely strolling), enjoying the outdoors, year-round. Great to explore alone or with friends and family, or your furry friend. Different spots to sit and relax. Simply a beautiful piece of Austin for locals abs tourists alike.

You haven't explored Austin until you take a stroll through the series of parks through the Town…read moreLake areas. Covering multiple miles, you'll see parts of downtown alongside the colorado river. Along this pathway, you'll be lead to the Barton Springs municipal pool and the Zilker Park & Garden as you go west. Going east, you'll eventually find your way along the Boardwalk near the Town Lake apartments and then at some point, the peace point at lady bird lake, one of the chillest spots in Austin to zone out. Obviously you bike, jog, run, walk, dogwalk, skip, however you prefer to galivant along the way of this beautiful section of the capital of Texas. It's one of many reasons people love living here!

What a view!

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Lau B.

10 years ago

I love The Void - I would never have thought that I would love kickboxing so much, or actually even be able to really do it and learn / get better, but I actually get really bummed if I have to miss a single class! It helps relieve so much of the stress that comes with my very high-stress job, and I feel like I'm learning truly valuable self-defense skills while also getting a killer workout when I'm there. I love the Tuesday and Thursday classes at 11, and the Mon / Wed / Fri classes at 12, all of which are great for beginners! There is also yoga 5 days a week from 9:30-11, which is super relaxed while also helping you get some really effective and deep stretching in. Jerry rules! I love how The Void is family friendly (people bring their kiddos, and there's also kid's classes!) and how all walks of life, kinds of people, and ages train there. It's so welcoming, not macho at all, and just a wonderful place full of incredibly talented instructors and really warm people. read more

Crystal P.

14 years ago

The Pit Austin not only provides instruction from a high skill level, it also provides an encouraging and safe place to learn. Sifu Hughes has built up a great martial arts school. It felt right when I first called and again on my first visit. I decided I was going to join. I had reached a point where I was no longer able to tolerate being bullied; not by health issues , especially the FMS, nor by people encountered in the workplace, in the grocery store, walking down the street, etc, including societal expectations. I wanted to be able to stand up for myself with strength and grace. I wanted to feel good physically and mentally. This would happen for me only if I was able to defend myself, to fight. It is inspiring to see the changes in my body and character over the past couple of years. I highly recommend. read more

Megan J.

14 years ago

I visited AFMA for a different reason than to work out. I had my six year old's son birthday party there, and it was the coolest party idea ever! I mean, what six year old doesn't want to cut their birthday cake with a samurai sword (with the help of a trained martial artist of course)! These guys set up an awesome obstacle course and really wore out the kiddos. Then, fed them pizza, while giving them a show of their own skills, ant topped it off with an awesome cutting of the cake, and a few more games. It was the perfect amount of time, so much fun for the kids, and all at a really good price. He's already insisting on having his next birthday there! The staff was great, and I will absolutely be recommending AFMA to friends and family. read more

Ralph T.

14 years ago

This is without question the best Martial Arts school in town! The pit has everything the aspiring and serious martial artist could want, the complete package to develop your skills. Not a meathead school by any means, this is a place to gain knowledge across the most diverse spectrum of techniques and principles. Master Hughes is world class! The school offers a wide variety of curriculum and has something for everybody from fitness enthusiasts to the most diligent students of the Martial Arts. I would not be the person I am without the time I've spent honing my skills at the Pit! read more

Jose G.

14 years ago

I've been at this academy for approximately 2 years and I cannot stress enough the change that it has done in my life both physically and mentally. The environment is very welcoming and all of the students are willing to help. I've gone from 195 lbs. to my current 160 lbs; that's the big impact this academy has done to me. Without a doubt the best of the best in martial arts in Austin. read more

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