My daughter trains here. It pulled her out of one of the darkest places she has ever been. Not…read moreonly are the coaches knowledgable, great people, so are their students. Extremely welcoming environment. None of the snooty politics that come along with some establishments. Would give Brad, his gym and his students and staff 10 stars if possible.

I moved out here for work and was looking to continue training BJJ. Brad Barnes and Midland BJJ…read morehave proven to be like a home away from home for me for the past year and a half. Brad is very knowledgeable and a kind person, which makes for a great coach and instructor. He has brought in wrestlers, judo specialists, UFC vets, and so on to the gym for seminars. His MMA classes are great and he scales it for every skill level. The same can be said about the BJJ classes, as he takes the time to make you feel welcome and encourages everyone to articulate their questions. If it seems intimidating, Brad will help you get your bearings. If you're looking to push yourself to the next level, he's happy to show you the best way forward. It's been a wonderful, positive, supportive place to train.

All their members and staff make you feel like family and part of the team. Their new facility is…read moreout of this ... Professor Rubens technique is top notch and highly detailed great for beginners or the usual hobbyists. If you are in the area you gotta check it out!!!

Did a drop in while on a family weekend with my girlfriend. Coach Ruben and the Vagabond crew were…read morevery warm and inviting, extremely professional and instructive. Odessa is very lucky to have such high level BJJ instructors in the area. I highly recommend them if you live in the Permian Basin, or if you're passing through or visiting. Great facility, professional instruction, and a wonderful vibe. Thanks again Vagabond BJJ, I'll definitely be back anytime I'm in Odessa!

I've trained at SpiritFit and Five Rings here in San Angelo. They are not in the same class of…read moreschools as Baker's. Baker's is new school technique with old school instruction. It is definitely one of a kind.

I trained there several years ago with Troy Baker. He is the most personable dude who knows his…read morestuff. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with him as he taught me how to kick some butt. The classes there are relatively small which is good for the student. They do pay individual attention to everyone. This is not a place where you go and get cruddy training either. Expect to get results as long as you put your mind and body into it. I would consider this an upscale training center. Very nice. I regretfully had to cease my training because to be quite honest it gave me buttocks if steel and my husband at the time got very jealous. Which sucked. Cuz I loved it there. Anyways if you want decent training and buns of steel you'll get em but ya gotta earn em. Now go get your training on!!! You'll love it!!

10/10 would recommend this gym from 'new to advanced level jiu jitsu athletes. The head coach and…read morestaff were extremely welcoming and helpful. People of all ages and skills are there to learn and compete, excellent environment! One of the top 3 schools from here to Austin without a doubt in my opinion. (Very Military friendly place). Give this school a try, you'll be hooked. Kid friendly as well!

From the owner: Redemption Jiu Jitsu is a family and community based martial art school. From competitor to family…read moreto neighborhood.

My family trained here for about 2.5 years. When we first joined it seemed like the gym had…read morerecently gone through leadership changes which raised some early concerns about the overall environment. While the training itself was solid at times we eventually experienced interactions and communication from leadership that felt inappropriate and crossed professional boundaries. Over time this created an environment where we no longer felt comfortable having our family there and we decided to leave. I'd encourage others to pay close attention to the culture and professionalism to make sure it's the right fit for them.

From the owner: "We are the number 1 premium Jiu Jitsu academy in SAN ANGELO, Texas. High quality, world class…read moretraining and professional coaching in a FAMILY ,fun and safe environment. Bully Proof - Self-Esteem - Anti-Bullying - Confidence - Focus - Fitness. We focus on a curriculum that is taught step by step to learn how to Stand up for yourself, Survive and Control the situation and to understand how and why BJJ is affective."

My husband and I recently took the LTC class from Blue Knight Defense. We would highly recommend…read morethis class instructed by Keith Lane who is very efficient and knowledgeable everything goes in a timely manner, however if at any time you have a question it is answered at that time very professionally. When at the range first and foremost safety! Anything that is seen that could improve your shooting they are always there and watching and come and make suggestions to help you any way they can. Cannot say enough about everything you learn and how to use it! Thank you Blue Knight for a very professional and knowledgeable class!

Our work center with some wives got together recently to take Keith's LTC Class. It was very well…read moredone! Keith is very knowledgeable, polite, and had enough examples and stories to keep us engaged. The range work was a breeze and he helped us all even with different skill levels! Thank you Keith!

I would consider this one of the finest traditional school in San Angelo…read more Sifu Mase considers his students self-defense training, understanding, and ability to execute maneuvers seriously. Sifu Mase imparts his knowledge of the martial arts, use of force ethics and legalities, physical fitness, and mental well being through stories, exercises, and skills training. Tang Soo Do and Krav Maga are taught with a sprinkling of methods, ideas, and movements from many other art forms. Sifu Mase is the embodiment of a martial artist. He lives, breathes, and thinks in martial arts. I highly recommend you pay Sifu Mase a visit and Check out his blog!

Has to be the best traditional school in town. Master Mase takes his students self-defense ability…read morevery seriously, and makes it his number one priority to ensure that you know what you're doing will save your life one day. Tang soo do is split into a small children's class and an older kids to adults class. Krav Maga is adults only, and has a lot of military in it. Don't expect to rank up quickly, as Master Mase does not hand out belts to anyone who doesn't deserve it. This is solace for people who work hard. I can't recommend this school enough!

I have really learned taekwondo from Master Galindo over the years. There is no "cheerleading"…read moretaekwondo at his studio. Very family friendly environment.

From the owner: ITF TaeKwon-Do and Martial Arts including Yu-Do and TaeYu-Do. Martial Arts conditioning and…read morestrengthening as well as contact sparring are integral aspects of our training.