Old school dojo with deep roots. This place should be a nation treasure. I think this is one of the…read morefinest Japanese classical Martial arts school in the United States.

I've been training here for years. It's the only dojo I've been to that is focused on the…read morefundamental techniques of judo in Houston. We train to learn martial arts and self defense in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Karl Gies is one of the greatest judoka and aikido Sensie to ever teach in the United States. Although Karl isn't with us anymore, Dr. Ivan Spector is an excellent Sensie that is continuing the legacy Karl left. They welcome all people and ranks eager to learn martial arts, and get into shape physically and mentally.

We love this place! The instructors are very attentive to our son and he really enjoys going…read more Just wish the classes were about 15 mins longer for the little ones (currently, they are 30 mins). Love that it is in the neighborhood and that most of the staff and parents are still masked up!

Excellent martial arts school led by Grand Master Mark Giambi. My son has been going for 4 years…read moreand my husband is also a student. Focus on discipline, fitness and learning skills for life. Great hands on Black Belt instructors. It's made a significant impact on building confidence and learning respect. Classes can be taken 6 days a week so it leaves a lot of flexibility instead of having to commit to a certain day. Two week intro is $39.95 and includes a free uniform.

I have always loved martial art so when I found this wonderful place I knew my kids would love it…read moretoo. After an hour of training my kids are more collected in their thoughts and actions. The calm and respectful environment is hard to find but I found mine. And the price $50 3 x week is the lowest I have seen in years. We have been here for 3 year and price is the same. Like I said great, honest and loving people. Recommend it to all. Kids are from 6 years and older, we tried joining at 5 but there was no partner for us. And we where not ready either. This is an Olympic sport after all.

Awesome school ....small classes and the instructor focuses on detail. It's one of the most quality…read moreschools in Houston. Perfect for learning self defense or fine tuning your skills.

Great place and great instructors! I went to Third Ward before my bjj tournament to ensure my…read moretechniques were par. The instructors were able to give me great advice and showed me proper etiquette while rolling. I was even able to use the teachings instantly during the tournament and ended up taking home 2nd place out of 18 people in my first bjj tournament! Bjj has changed my life and has made me more confident now more than ever.

I am family has been such a blessing to my family. From the first trial class all the way to…read morecelebrating their black belts, my family have always welcomed us and treated us with nothing but respect, compassion and patience. They always find a way to make class fun all while having their students gain important life changing skills. Obtaining these skill will alter their life in such a positive manner. My kiddos love IamFamily because they said "it's fun, they teach us life lessons, the instructors are nice, they also have fun games!" -Martinez Family

My six year old son has been attending classes here for just over a month and we couldn't be…read morehappier! The classes are sized so that each child is able to have focused instruction when learning new skills and they emphasize steady progress and building self-confidence over rushing to the next level. I already see a difference in his physical coordination, strength, and listening skills.

Our sons both studied and earned their black belts at the Houston Karate Academy. Their program is…read morerigorous and includes sparring, which not all do. They teach discipline, mental and physical, respect, and how to handle yourself in an actual fight. However, most importantly, they teach how to be strong while also learning to avoid conflict whenever possible. Respect, de-escalation, actual fighting skills and disciplined preparedness are probably the the phrases that come to mind first describing this dojo.

HKA has the best kid and adult programs including for special needs. Grandmaster Cunningham is…read morededicated to providing a safe and respectful class for all students. My son was a student from the age of four and is now an adult blackbelt as am I. This school had a positive impact on us. Also, when my son was bullied at school it gave him the confidence and skill to defend himself without being confrontational. We highly recommend HKA.

This sort of classic, traditional martial arts system is a very rare thing these days. Not focused…read moreon tournament competitions, or the latest style du jour; traditional martial arts training (karate, kung fu, hapkido, judo) with an approachable teaching method. Chayon Ryu means, 'Natural Way System' - we should move in ways that are bio-mechanically friendly & efficient for humans to move. This reduces the chances for injury or long term wear & tear on the joints, and maximizes the speed & power one can develop. There are many students and instructors here who have been training for 20, 30, 40 years and their health & mobility reflect this. This is a place to train to improve the quality of your life, rather than win trophies or bar fights ;-)

I have been a student of Chayon-Ryu for over 25 years. I feel very certain that this school…read morehelped change my life for the better. This is a traditional martial arts school - not a club or a place to hang out and try a few tricks/techniques. Injuries are very rare as students and instructors treat each other with respect and patience. I started studying Chayon-Ryu when I was in high school as an almost desperate attempt to end the bullying I experienced for most of my childhood. Chayon-Ryu instilled valuable skills, confidence and life-long friendships into me. Train for more than a couple of years and the benefits, beyond learning how to kick and punch, will pour forth into your life. And if you have any children interested in learning karate, Master Sean Kim is FANTASTIC. I have never seen someone so great with kids. He is super patient and is so good at teaching the youngest of the students self-control and discipline. Try a few lessons out and I am sure you will not be disappointed.

Been a student for 5+ years. Great place to study Traditional Okinawa Goju-Ryu. This is…read moreKarate-jutsu, not Karate-Do like the other guys. We teach self-defense, not how to win trophies. Okinawa Karate center is authentic Okinawa Goju-Ryu. Kyoshi Mcmains pushes you to the limit EVERY practice and he also teaches practical techniques. He also teaches Hokama Family Kobudo and is authorized to teach Yamanni Chinen Ryu Kobujutsu. Great school, again don't get fooled by those McDojos out there...come to an authentic Okinawa Dojo, Kyoshi Mcmains has over 45 years of experience.