Vortexic

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3.5 mi

My son has been a little tiger at the Cinco location for a few months now. I was honestly thinking…read moreshort term commitment when I first signed him up because I wasn't sure taekwondo would be a good fit for him. He is 4, has a very hard time sitting still, is very playful & is easily distracted (but he really does want to do well.) All the master instructors & assistants are patient, lead by example & go above & beyond for my son. Master Jin however, is my son's favorite & has truly made an impression on us! He engages with him, motivates & influences him to focus & succeed by acknowledging his needs & helps him build confidence in the best way possible! He is a great leader! They are all very skilled great leaders & are playful with the little tigers, which makes the class fun for the kids & parents to watch. Do I recommend this place? Absolutely!

Five stars are not enough for this great group of instructors at Master Lees TaeKwondo. Both of my…read moreboys have been here for months and they love it still. It's a very empowering, nurturing and playful environment for the kids. It of course gets a little more serious for the older groups but for the littles they have so much fun and learn respect, focus and get good exercise while they are out it. Their warmth is infectious and all kiddos are uplifted when they leave.

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Revolution Dojo

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Had a great drop in class with the guys at Revolution. They were really welcoming and had some…read moregreat rolls while getting smashed. Great group of folks and I can't wait to visit again.

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Next Level Jiu-Jitsu folks, past and present meeting up at Revolution.

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Tigers Martial Arts Group

4.8

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1.7 mi

This is a great place for the kids to learn taekwondo! Master Lee and Master David are both very…read morefriendly and helpful! It's our first year learning at the Mason campus, and my daughter and son both enjoyed attending the lessons. Master Lee is humorous and strict. He makes the lessons very fun and educational! This is probably the only after school activity that my kids love and ask for more and more! We are very thankful that we found this amazing place!

My Son is attending here last 6 months, Tigers have nice facility, training rooms, waiting area,…read morepark and the fish pond. He enjoys going to Tigers a lot. Masters are interested and make the kids engaged to the activities. As an ex atlethe i highly recommend Tigers.

Back flip practice with members of the Yong-In University Demonstration Team

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Jade Mountain Martial Arts

(5 reviews)

1.0 mi

Sifu Whit is just awesome. I can't say enough good things about him, but what really stands out is…read morehow welcoming his personality is and how comfortable he makes you feel. If you're nervous and apprehensive about starting something new, he's there for you. He's talented, funny, witty and has some great stories. The highlight of my week is training with him and the other students and watching my progress and confidence grow. Everyone needs a teacher, I'm just so glad that he's mine!

Absolutely recommend the class to anyone. They take their time with you and actually make sure that…read morethey show you the moves and go over them with you step by step!

Junior Kung Fu Sparring class

Practicing self defense

Warrior Dash!

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Meng's Martial Arts of Katy

(1 review)

2.3 mi

I am so glad that I have found this place!…read more I was on the search for a trustworthy, reliable martial arts school for my 6 year old son. After going through countless phone calls and online searches, I found Meng's Martial Arts. Facility is clean, spacious and well maintained. Plenty of room for students to exercise and learn. Diverse class and Sifu Ryan usually has an extra set of helpers/assistants to assist the students. The staff is very attentive and gives a lot of emotional and physical support. The Tiny Tiger program (ages 4-7 I think) meet 3 times a week, for 45 minutes which I believe is great in addition to their reasonable prices! The class is more than just being physical and learning self defense. My son has learned to be more respectful and disciplined, to have more self control and awareness. His attitude has changed so much, and he's made new friends! Parents are more than welcome to lounge around in the lobby, or sit on the sidelines and observe the class. If you're looking for a martial arts class for your child (or yourself) this place is it! They're very open to new students, and have no issues answering any questions or concerns. I know my son is in great hands at this school.

From the owner: Meng's Martial Arts of Katy has a complete array of different classes based on what your interest…read morelevel is to obtain in the martial arts. For ages 8-12 our Youth Kung Fu program is full of positive rewards to help them create a solid self identity and confidence for the future to make the good and responsible decisions. Our kids program has such a great reputation we have been picked to teach in Public and Charter schools in the Houston area. Our Adult Kung Fu / Shaolin Wing Chun program is known world wide and is directly affiliated and certified by the only martial arts museum and research institute in the United States. We provide Martial Arts /Shaolin Kung Fu Fundamentals addressing all ranges of self defense as well the efficient system of Wing Chun Kung Fu.

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Ganshin Dojo

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My wife and I practiced shotokan karate for many years and we wanted our kids to learn the same…read moredoctrine as we did, after moving to texas we could not find yet a real shotokan karate dojo until now (believe me we tried several places). My kids have been part of the Ganbaru family for a few months now, and they enjoy every class and love their Sensei. The class is well organized. All kids get to participate and learn. They use real Japanese Karate terminology. The instructors are knowledgeable and you can tell their love for the art. They teach traditional shotokan karate. I recommend this place 100%.

From the owner: Welcome to Ganshin Dojo, where we honor the tradition of Japanese Shōtōkan Karate-Dō. The name…read moreGanshin was inspired by Hanshi Luis Ganhao, who combined elements from previous dojo names like Ganbaru and Zanshin to form "GanShin," which best reflects the spirit that defines their essence. When separated into two kanji ideograms, "Gan" 頑 means stubborn, determined, strong-willed, and "Shin" 心 means heart, spirit. Together, they convey a powerful meaning for our karate-dō dojo: "a determined, firm, and resolute heart and spirit," embodying our philosophy of perseverance and discipline in the pursuit of mastery. At Ganshin Dojo, we are committed to preserving the authentic techniques and principles of Shōtōkan, guiding our students to not only develop physical power but also to build strength of character. Our motto, "mastery through practice, power with purpose, excellence in character," reflects our core belief that true karate is about more than just skill—it's about cultivating the mind, body, and spirit. Join us in this exciting journey to unlock your potential and become part of a tradition that inspires greatness!

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Gracie Barra Katy

3.8

(10 reviews)

3.3 mi

This review is not for the training, it is adequate enough. This is for cancellation of contract…read more We were told it is a two months to cancel membership. It is now going on 9 months and I am still being charged monthly. They have reimbursed me for a couple of the months and assured me it was cancelled.. Received another charge for March!! Frustrating!

Beautiful facility ran by the Mango family. They have 3 training mats and an octagon. The only GB…read morein town that I know that has a full weight room for their members to use. Classes for all levels and combat spot training options of Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA, and Wrestling.

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USA Shaolin Xiu - School of KungFu

(3 reviews)

3.4 mi

They are passionate about Kung Fu and very good at training. They push the kids in a compassionate…read morefriendly and encouraging way and they keep the kids safe. My kids love it so much.

Great school with a real life Kungfu master!..he is from a Shaolin temple in China!..amazing skills…read moreand knowledge...I would not recommend anyone else in the katy ar

Grand Reopening Celebration 1/1/18 @1:30

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Shao Lin Kung Fu

Anytime Fitness

4.4

(39 reviews)

4.5 mi

Since I travel without black water or gray water tanks, I use Anytime Fitness gyms to clean up…read more This gym in Katy has not only the usual exercise equipment, but also boasts the nicest, best stocked shower room in any of the AF's I've used. When I spoke to the staff I found them to be very friendly and outgoing. Now if I could just convince myself to exercise while I'm on the road, I'm sure I'd find the gyms doubly useful. Oh well, maybe next trip.

Personal Trainer by the name " Ryshaud Smith " , don't ever book with him. He is very disrespectful…read moreand rude, I will never try to book another session with him again. I also know he isn't actually PT certified! He is not qualified to PT whatsoever , so beware before trying to train with him. Anytime fitness please hire better & more QUALIFIED people. Just because someone looks very fit doesn't mean they're qualified for the role.

Not sure what white powder on the floor means here.

Free weights area

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The Escape Game Houston - City Centre

4.8

(258 reviews)

12.2 mi

The Escape Game company has really set the bar high for me! Some other places really have visitors…read morerely on their imagination and can feel kind of cheesy, but here, they do a fantastic job with building the rooms to make things feel more immersive and realistic. Clues are unlimited and given without penalty if needed. Most clues/puzzles are straightforward (can still be challenging but seems like people could eventually figure them out), but there have been one or two where we all agreed they were a stretch... Still fun! For newbies, the Gold Rush room is a fun introduction on the easier side that can easily be done without hints. Escape rooms are great to play and then discuss over a meal after, and they make a great team-bonding experience! If you have some extra time, you can play another game afterwards for a discount on the same day :D The only thing I can find fault with: if you have less than 8 players, then there may be other groups joining you. So if one wants to guarantee a completely private game, they'll have to book out 8 spots. Other places don't have that rule, so if that's not an option, look for the game rooms in the suburbs (namely, in Sugarland!). There's also another location at City Center that has even more rooms! I'm pretty sad that we've pretty much played all the games over the years, so I'm really hoping they swap in some new rooms... fingers crossed! The Escape Game continues to be my favorite escape room, so whether you're a newbie or a pro, do check them out!

Looking for something fun and exciting? This is definitely the place! Came here with some friends…read moreon a Wednesday and had such a great time. There's free parking in the garage (upper level), which made things easy. When we walked in, we were greeted right away and got checked in while waiting for our time slot. The waiting area was clean and had some photo opportunity spots. Our game master, Brianna, came over and gave us a quick rundown since it was my first time, which I really appreciated. As soon as we entered the room, I noticed how clean and well-organized everything was. The props were also well taken care of, making this whole experience super immersive. Brianna was really helpful and gave us hints at the right moments whenever we got stuck. There were multiple layers to the puzzles, which made it more exciting and less predictable. It truly kept us engaged the entire time. It ended up being such a great escape room experience for me, and even my friends who have done others said this one stood out. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something fun to do with friends!

Timeliner Escape Room. So fun!

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Exploration Park

4.5

(63 reviews)

1.6 mi

This place is so nice…read more Perfect for the kiddies and the adults lol They have plenty to do . The walk/bike trail is beautiful. It's a hidden gem . I pray it stay that way my new secret find ! My son enjoyed it. We stay 3 mins away .

Fun playground for toddlers and up. It is large, with a covered pavilion for parties or a picnic…read more It's completely fenced in, so you don't have to worry about that kid of yours who might run off.

Tree house slide

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Slide

Summer Breeze USA Katy

4.6

(7 reviews)

14.7 mi

Great park. Staff was very friendly and accommodating . Park is very clean and rv spaces are a good…read moresize. The water park looks fun for kids. Only downside is that it is close to a very busy freeway. Couldn't hear it inside the rig, but outside.....

It is a very quiet wonderful place to stay! Enjoying the pool - it is open in the evening so you…read morecan enjoy it after work! Wonderful owners and staff -,really enjoy visiting with them! Nice big sites!

We had the Waterpark to OURSELVES TODAY

A little sunset playground energy burn

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After swimming for several hours, jumping and playing at the playground headed home to relax

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Carla B.

Elite 26

188

360

1 year ago

1 Star Unfortunately, our experience with this children's martial arts camp was extremely disappointing. While the idea of the camp sounded great at first, it quickly became clear that the focus here is not on the kids, but on how much money the owners can make off the parents. They are completely inflexible when it comes to scheduling, communication, or resolving issues. It feels like once they have your payment, that's all they care about. When they order food for the kids, they don't even bother to leave a tip -- which is a reflection of how little they care about the people involved, let alone teaching children values like respect and kindness. The owner seems more concerned with maximizing profit than creating a meaningful experience for the kids. There's no transparency, no effort to build relationships with the families, and no sense of community -- just greed, plain and simple. I would not recommend this camp to any parent looking for a nurturing, honest, or well-run program. read more

Marcela L.

14 years ago

Love the school! If you want discipline, good values, self-defense, a good work out for your children, this is the place. Master Vigil and his instructors are amazing martial artists and teachers. read more

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