Would give zero stars if possible. Instructors think its ok to belittle children in front of the…read moreentire class for things the child cannot help. Rather than speaking privately they chose to humilate publicly. You should be ashamed of how you handled the situation and how you spoke to them. There is zero reason or excuse for what was done and said.

Doesn't offer complimentary trial class but will accept $25 for a toddler to disrupt and waste the…read moretime of all his regular students. Apparently, you need to ask better questions when inquiring at this studio because it felt like an old bait and switch deal. The owner made several comments about how I should value HIS time and pay $25 but he obviously doesn't value the time of potential clients or his paying regular students. Regarding COVID safety practices, temperatures are taken at the door. However, masks and social distancing are not required or encouraged. If you can drive to Lakeway, I highly recommend Atos Austin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 512.774.0441. They are awesome!!

I have been training Jeet Kune Do with Ray for a year now. The instructors and fellow students make…read moreit a fun learning environment. Ray trained under Dan Inosanto, who trained under Bruce Lee. There are now four instructors in most classes, so there is a lot of individual help with techniques, striking form, etc. I highly recommend trying a class.

I have been taking MMA classes with Sifu Jeff Parra for a little while now and can say that he is…read morereally excellent. Jeff teaches a mixture of Jeet Kun Do, Ju Jitsu, Boxing, Muy Thai, and other art forms that yields a very practical and effective style of fighting. On day one I learned a combination boxing technique and a few kicks which I was instantly able to transfer to a heavy bag. By my second class I had purchased some 16oz boxing gloves which I use for working the heavy bag. I already feel more confident and love the ability to channel my stress to a great sport. Sifu Jeff is very humble, patient, kind, and encouraging instructor and I can't recommend Parra Academny enough.

Instead of writing a "review," I am copying part of an email I recently sent Elite Martial Arts in…read moreSW Austin, TX bc we are just so pleased to have found them: "...Your dojo has been a shining light for us. I know I've said it multiple times, but I wanted to express it again - I only wish we had come to your dojo when we moved to the area years ago. You have something very special. From each of the very dedicated staff & student volunteers, to the way you emphasize technique, encourage the development of strength & power in fun, competitive (but not-harsh) ways & games, expect & follow-through with respect of all, focus on the positive, have high expectations, challenge everyone to work for the "clubs," & explain the "why" behind the directions (like, "break outward with your hand bc it will block your opponent's possible punch" etc). Thank you for making your program financially affordable. Thank you for explaining things in simple, understandable ways as well as demonstrating them yourselves. Thank you for giving students a voice. Thank you for allowing student volunteers to help - it gives the kids someone to look up to & envision themselves one day being able to do that. Thank you for repetition so that new skills/information are learned & old skills/information retained. Thank you for allowing my son, who has found a positive "passion," to come to your dojo so many days a week & multiple classes a day. We appreciate all of you & value your hard work, commitment, & time. Gratefully, Jenny D.

We have been coming here since my son was three. We moved away for a year and the entire time my…read morechild wanted to go back to the REAL martial Arts class. He loves his teachers, Mr Herman, Ms Sarah and of course Sensei. Their way with the children is so amazing, helping the overactive ones focus, bringing the shy ones out of their shell, and doing it all while having fun. I love how they respectfully interact with the kids and at the same time teach them manners, discipline and focus. If I could give them 100 stars I would. They earn it every time, we've never had a less than stellar experience here

We currently have a 4 and 9 year old attending both BJJ and Muay Thai. They are loving both…read moreactivities! Joe takes time individually with each student and is super calm with the kids. The kids are learning a lot and having fun. The facility is super clean and air conditioned. You do not have to sign up for a year before your kid have even started which, is helpful when starting something different and new for many kids. I highly recommend checking this place out!

If you're curious about Jiu Jitsu but feel totally intimidated by the sport, I can't recommend…read moreCoach Joe and Meta Martial Arts enough. I've been to some Jiu Jitsu gyms where everyone walks around puffed up and ready to dominate like they're training for the octagon next week. (At one of those gyms I actually left with a black eye and bruised rib during my trial week!) At Meta Martial Arts, Coach Joe was very patient with my inexperience. Even the other students had a great vibe to them, immediately making me feel welcomed. I have to say, Jiu Jitsu is definitely the best work out of my life. You leave somehow feeling completely drained of energy, but totally energized. I highly recommend giving Meta Martial Arts a try. If you've ever wanted to try the sport, this is the best place to get started and a great way to join a community of great people that are passionate and welcoming.

Mr. Maddox and his assistants are amazingly patient yet skilled at bringing out the best in our 9…read moreyear old Grandson. They stress displaying excellent citizenship skills which are as critical to the child's advancement in belt levels as are the technical skills of TKD. We feel so grateful to have found this class and our grandson really loves the sense of belonging and learning new skills. I would highly recommend this amazing instructor to anyone looking for martial arts skill classes for their child. In addition, the facility is spotless all the time and despite lots of young people working through the skills, it always smells clean.

I would like to offer a strong recommendation for Frank Maddox. My son has been a student at Tiger…read moreRock for a few years now, and I simply cannot say enough about Mr. Maddox's way of teaching kids. He connects with children on a very special level, and kids seem to want to work extra hard, just to please him. In Tiger Rock classes, children learn much more than simply martial arts. They learn respect, integrity, and character building skills. Tiger Rock has classes for all levels of students, both kids as well as adults, and is just an amazing place. Two thumbs up to Frank Maddox for creating such a wonderful place in Austin!!

Life Ki-Do has been a blessing to our family. We checked and tried multiple martial art places…read moreprior to them but it's the place where we will stick for years to come. We chose them because in addition to learning martial arts they teach discipline in a different way. They teach it through building confidence, mental strength and emotional awareness. To discipline is to educate and they take that seriously. We have tried all the Sensei's and we love them all, each one of them brings something new and different and never disappoint. We also have been to both locations and they are equally amazing. My son has been attending since he was 6 and I plan to sign up my daughter when sheii turns 3 years old. Additionally it's a place where you will find support as a parent, I cannot begin to thank them enough for helping me shape the personality of my kids.

Signed our Grandson up few week ago. Fantastic Ryker is…read moreenjoying Karate every day, look forward to next training

Great place to start your learning in martial arts or pick up where you left off. Awesome community…read moreand terrific teaching!

I want to give a review as a student from both the past and the present at this establishment. My…read moreexperience with Master Martial Arts and Master Sam Um has been nothing short of incredible. I originally started practicing Taekwondo here when I was much younger, early through late middle school. I was always engaged in every aspect of the class: Master Um makes an unbelievable effort to ensure every student of his is properly trained and gets individual attention throughout the class time to heighten their skills. When I reached highschool, I stopped after achieving a red belt due to my schedule not fitting, but had always wanted to go back and continue training because the classes were so fun and useful. Now, at age 21 and a full time student in college, I have returned to train in TaekwonYusul. From my understanding, "Taekwon" means "striking" and "Yusul" means grappling. Master Um has created a new hybrid of the traditional martial arts (Taekwondo, Gonkwon Yusul, Brazillian Ju Jitsu, Judo) labeled TaekwonYusul to emphasize it's heightened practicality over other single-focus arts. This is hands-down one of the most effective and useful martial arts I've discovered through my years of experience, and incorporates techniques from other martial arts that just WORK. I would say that TaekwonYusul is more of a taditional style mixed martial art, which gives it an advantage over most other options. The classes are structured, we spar with padding and safety equipment every class, and you will 100% be accomadated to whatever skill level you start at. With my Taekwondo background helping in the striking areas, I was surprised by how quickly I was finding myself retaining grappling techniques. All of the other students are wonderful and very helpful, often offering to teach you more in depth technique if you seem to be having a hard time grasping any concepts. I was very surprised to learn that TaekwonYusul hasn't been proffessionally recognized as a new martial art, but I have no doubt that in a few years this will be practiced by gyms accross the world. As for Master Um, he is one of the best teachers and coaches I've had throughout my life, always attentive and eager to teach and ready to demonstrate a technique the moment you have a question. His credibility is unbelieveable, having over 40 years of experience with martial arts and winning many competitions for Taekwondo in his youth. He's trained over 5,000 students, and that figure is from when I was a kid. I just want to say that if you read this whole thing, please consider joining. It might be the most exciting and engaging thing you get to look forward to going to after school or work. Thank you Master Um, I look forward to continuing my training. Thanks for reading, Yelp!

Mr Johnson and his employees have taught me more than just a way to defend myself, they've…read moreinstilled in me a passion. Thank you for always being approachable, kind, and patient.

I will admit, I was a little intimidated walking into my first Jiu Jitsu class. I had zero prior…read moremartial arts experience, and as a woman in my mid-40s, I felt a little out of place. But everyone was friendly and the atmosphere was fun and encouraging so I kept going back. I've been training for a little over a year now and I absolutely love it. It's not at all what I expected. Jiu Jitsu is equal parts physical and mental and allows me to clear my head and stay in the present moment like nothing I've ever experienced. It's like an amazing workout paired with a couple hours of meditation. There is an endless amount to learn which keeps it interesting. And while I didn't start because I wanted to learn self-defense, I walk with a little more confidence knowing I could defend myself in a real world situation if I ever needed to. There are lots of great instructors, each with their own unique teaching style. The head instructor, Richard Giberson, is a black belt under Relson Gracie. He is super talented, funny and truly wants to help his students learn and progress. If you're curious about Jiu Jitsu, I highly recommend coming to a class and checking it out. Great instructors, great group of students, and an all around awesome school. 6pm Wednesday is a "Fundamentals" class. It's only a hour and is geared toward beginners and people working on getting better at the basics!