My son has been training with the team for over a year now and he loves it. They build character,…read morerespect and confidence in each student. It's not just about training to fight or self defense they teach respect first couldn't ask for more

This happened a couple years ago, so I can't speak to how things are handled there now. But I had a…read morenegative experience trying to contact the Westchase flagship location about a serious concern connected to my experience at another affiliated location. The concern involved safety, conduct, and how issues involving staff or members were being handled. I made four separate calls to four different people, was unable to get a hold of anyone, left my callback information, and explained generally that I was trying to raise a serious concern that I believed warranted awareness or oversight. I did not receive a callback or meaningful follow-up. I am not reviewing any one person individually. My concern is that I attempted to raise a serious issue through multiple channels connected to the flagship location and was met with silence. With time, what stands out to me most is not only the original situation, but the lack of meaningful follow-up when I tried to raise it through what I understood to be appropriate channels. That kind of non-response leaves things unresolved. It also leaves the person who raised the concern carrying the consequences alone. In a martial arts environment, especially one involving physical training and close contact, trust and safety depend not only on what happens on the mat, but also on whether concerns can be raised and handled responsibly. From my experience at the time, I did not feel there was a reliable process for escalation, accountability, or member support.

I started BJJ in January, so I'm pretty new to all of this. What made my experience so special from…read morethe beginning was Professor Ulpiano. He always had a smile, always greeted me warmly, and from day one, I genuinely felt like I belonged. The tagline is "jiu-jitsu for everyone," and he truly lived that out. Sadly, he has passed, and I wanted to leave something here as a testament to who he was as a professor. His passion and dedication always showed. He once said, "The best professor is a professor that's happy to be there," and you felt that every single time he taught. If you're thinking about trying something new or stepping outside your comfort zone, I really do recommend this place. Professor Ulpiano made it more than a gym. He made it a community.

This is their new location in River Oaks. The most upscale Jiujitsu school I have been to. I met…read moreProfessor Ulpiano 5 years ago when I moved to Houston and started training at their Westchase location. I am now splitting my time between both schools. Professor Ulpiano is of the utmost professional and an amazing instructor. They offer many classes for those of you with a busy schedule. Come in and ask for him for a free session. He is the best.

The largest Gracie Barra location in the US hosted their belt ceremony today…read more It was an honor to watch the ceremony from Ulpiano who also owns another location at River Oaks area. They also celebrated their 13th year anniversary today with food from a chef who also does jujitsu and bakery items from Fun Bakery You can tell this jujitsu location has strong leadership with their large groups at these events and loyalty to Ulpiano to continue striving in jujitsu.

For the past four years I've been going to this amazing workout place for kickboxing classes and…read morejujitsu. If it wasn't for all the hard work determination and some really strong willed coaches I probably wouldn't be making my way to a brown belt in jujitsu. It's not all about competitions it's also about the camaraderie with my fellow workout partners and supporting each other as we try to level up If you're looking for a new place to train to get better and stronger or just to try some self-defense jujitsu or kickboxing moves, I highly recommend trying out Gracie Barra Westchase.

My small human joined about a month ago and has been LOVING it!…read more The community is great, location is convenient for inside the loop, and everyone has been super friendly and helpful. I can't personally attest to the workouts, but there are several classes offered throughout the week and they definitely wear out a teenager who has extra energy to spare! Definitely recommend checking it out for anyone curious about MMA gyms.

The first thing that drew me to MMA was my desire to learn self defense. The first thing that drew…read moreme to actually considering pursuing a class was the convenient location of Midtown MMA. The first thing that drew me to actually contacting Midtown MMA was the 30 day free trial. The first thing that drew me to actually showing up was getting a call from Chris about an hour after I submitted my form online. The first thing that drew me to sign up full time was after the first class when I realized that Midtown MMA was more than I could have hoped for! After a few short months, Midtown MMA has helped boost my confidence in my physical and mental ability to defend myself. You build on the physical side during the first part of the class where Chris leads you through a "warm-up" which is more like a mini boot-camp that leaves you with a good burn. The mental and physical side is continually built through the second portion of class as you work on muscle memory routines, perfecting techniques, following drills, and self guided practice. The great thing about Midtown MMA is that your motivation doesn't come from someone yelling at you, it comes from the everyone else giving it there all and encouraging you to test your limits. Everyone is there to learn the proper techniques and advanced students are more than will to give and take constructive criticism when working in teams. There are a good mix of males and females of all different physical capabilities which lead to good match-ups during the drills. No one is there to judge you, I have never had that feeling even when I thought I must look pretty goofy. Chris is an awesome instructor who keeps the class relaxed but professional and directed. He's good about gauging what each student needs to focus on during the drills - technique or power - and making corrections for individual students during the drills. He is interested in the needs of the class and will reserve certain sessions to address student questions. It is easy to have a lot of respect for Chris. This helps make you accountable and give you that extra boost to show up for training on the (rare!) occasion that you may be less motivated to do so. If you decide to sign up and pay, I believe you pick a 6 month or one year program. I think it averages to about $12 a class. I'm doing this with my husband and we were able to work our a 2 for less than 2 kinda deal.

My son loves this place, good experience with everyone and a real family business…read more They focus on both the martial arts and character-building aspects of discipline. Thank you Scott and thank you Brandi

Brought my boy here for a trial, and it was absolutely Amazing! Unfortunately it wasn't in our…read morebudget but even after trying several other martial arts locations, nothing compared to what this gym is doing. You definitely get what you pay for! Would highly recommend!

Louis and Monique's Boxing School is a beacon of hope and opportunity for young people from diverse…read moreminority backgrounds. Founded by Louis, a dedicated community leader with a passion for boxing and empowerment, the school not only teaches discipline in the ring but also nurtures it for success beyond. There genuine care for his students shines through in every aspect of the gym, creating a safe and supportive environment for those in underserved communities. Monique Brown, his wife, adds a sweet touch by ensuring the smooth operation of the gym, providing proper uniforms, and overseeing administrative tasks. Mo Better Boxing goes beyond traditional boxing, offering aerobics and inclusive participation for all genders. It's not just a gym; it's a place where dreams are nurtured and futures are shaped. You won't regret taking your kids here it will change there life forever

New to the area and looking for a gym to call home? Try this gym. I say home because here you can…read morecome as you are and still feel welcomed. As far as I know they have team outings, group workouts and more. I definitely enjoyed my experience with the Browns at this location. Thank you :)

Hands down one of the most welcoming and fun places to work out! I started coming to D' Body shop…read morethree weeks ago for yoga (Wednesday & Sunday's $10) and decided to try out their women's kick boxing class (Saturday $5) and whole heartedly enjoy both. The yoga instructor focuses on different parts of the body every class and we learn new things as we go on. I have learned so much in such little time and can't wait to learn more. She shows the easy and more advanced ways of doing a certain pose and you can choose to do whatever agrees the most with your body. The kickboxing is a workout! You feel it the next day and you're like why did I do this??? But it's so fun that I keep coming back every week. The instructor is very helpful and teaches you the right way to do things so you don't hurt yourself. Kicking and punching a heavy bag is also a really good way to start your weekend. The best part is that each yoga class is only $10 and kick boxing is $5!!! I highly recommend this place. They also have classes for kids and teens so the whole family can work out in one place.

I saw a post on FB about a new gym opening up that gave a free trial kickboxing class for adults…read moreand kids. We came and was hooked!! The trainer is knowledgeable and patient with children! I even had a free personal training session with Ray and I died twice and was resuscitated. I didn't know how out of shape I was until I started working out with Ray. I need to get summertime fine. He was amazing!!

Think about twice coming to this YMCA I sign up for swims classes for my kids 8 classes they cancel…read more4 classes because the weather and they promise they will do those 4 classes that they miss they not going to be makeup for those 4 classes they took are money they only teach them 4 classes. Customer services it's horrible they have a bad actitud it's like you talking with the wall bad experience at YMCA.

It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A. It's fun to stay at the…read moreY.M.C.A. All joking aside, the Y is the way to go if you have a family and wish to get everyone involved in wellness activities. This facility is the closest to my house, the building is nice, modern, very clean and the staff has been friendly and helpful. I like that the childcare staff always make it a point to know where I'm at in the building in case of emergency. Also, be mindful that: No man does it all by himself. I said, young man, put your pride on the shelf, And just go there, to the Y.M.C.A. I'm sure they can help you