my husband and kids attend sda for about 4 years now. my very shy son has become a confident well…read moremanored young man, and my overly cocky son has learned humility. both have learned skills that i believe could save their lives one day. my husband has become more fit that he has been in our 17 years together and is testing for his black belt next year in his early 40s. the benefit of this school is in the name, but its so much more also. the school is an extension of your family and watching all the participants grow in whatever their goals are, is a testament to the individualized training offered. i will say to close, you get out what you put in!

I waited a while before I posted my review. I have to say it is the best decision I have made when…read moreit came to my health. I LOVE going to my kickboxing classes. The instructors are so inspiring and encouraging. I would definitely be promoting this program to more of my family members as we all can use getting fit!

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There is not a better school or more friendly place to train jiu jitsu than Gracie Barra Texas in…read moreWebster or Gracie Barra Pearland, for both adults and children! Whether your goals are related to losing weight, self defense, or you just want to change up your workout routine, the instructors here will be 100% on board with whatever your goal is. Furthermore, there are many active, high level and even world champion competitors that train here, so if you have your eyes set on competing, look no further! Also, they have a great kids program. One great benefit of training at a school w/ a large number of students, such as GBTX, is the variety of training partners you get to train with! I joined in Sept'18 and still love it. I had about 5 months previous bjj training experience at another academy but that was a very long time ago. If you are new to bjj, I hope that you dedicate yourself to learning the art and stick with it!!

Coach Washington is an excellent instructor who is genuinely invested in his students' BJJ…read moredevelopment. The environment is welcoming, and the other students are supportive and encouraging, no matter your goals--whether it's fitness, competition, or self-defense.

If you're in the Pasadena area this is the place to learn jiu-jitsu. It's a school that has only…read morebeen open for a few months and is rapidly growing at a fast rate. Professor Washington Luis is a world class jiu-jitsu practitioner who has won many honorable medals at the highest level beating a lot of the most well-known future hall of famers in jiu-jitsu today. He is a legend in the game and was taught by some of the best pioneers in jiu-jitsu. He shows so much compassion for his students and knows how to bring the best out of you or your child to succeed on the mats or in life general.

I started attending the functional fitness, and then cardio kickboxing, classes around Summer 2023…read moreto help recover from a couple postpartum injuries. Fast forward 6+ months and I honestly think that I'm in the best shape of my life...or at least since high school. I recently turned 40 and because of my workouts at Urban Jungle I have no mobility issues; the creakyness I was starting to get is gone! I can easily play on the floor with my kids and sprint after them. On my 40th birthday I was also able to do 40 pushups, I huge accomplishment for me, and 100% attributable to the urban jungle workouts. This is a great spot and I highly recommend the the functional fitness and cardio kick box classes. They'll work you hard :)

I did a class with We Sweat in Pink and was so impressed. The instructors at Urban Jungle are…read morepatient, kind and understanding. They taught lessons for the mat and real life while empowering all women. Recommend 10/10.

I enrolled my teenage daughter in this self defense class. After 5 weeks, her confidence and…read moreability to defend herself are high. I recommend this class for all women including teens. My daughters note is below: Very useful and enlightening! Brad is so sweet and knowledgeable. We learned useful fighting skills as well as how to take preventive measures.

My daughter attended a self-defense​ class taught by Brad. The class focused on youth safety and…read moreself-defense. My daughter, as well as the other class participants,​​ had an amazing and enlighting experience. We all worry about​ our children's safety. The afternoon-long​ training session helped arm our young children and teens with methods and actions that could be used if they are in danger. I would highly recommend C.O.B.R.A Self Defense Katy! Brad was excellent with the kids and communicated the subject matter brilliantly and effectively to a young audience.

This is a great place the people are friendly and great they let me come time to time on a cheep…read moreprice and the teacher are chill every one they all deserve cookies

I've been going to this place for exactly one year and boy it has been an amazing place to be in! I…read moredid have reallllly epic pictures and reviews before but Yelp had deleted the previous page (the business owner consolidated the pages for all Elite branches and deactivated them so the owner can manage them 'officially'), and I have to start from scratch. Let me just say this is my background: -- I learned Muay Thai when I was in middle school but it only lasted 3 months since it was only a summer thing my parents wanted my siblings and I to do. -- In college, I took a cardio kickboxing class for 1 semester and I thought it was pretty nice but not a lot of self-defence (none at all actually!). It was taught by a really exuberant and energetic trainer and she (I believe to this day) still teaches cheerleading. Yes. My fitness instructor in college was a cheerleader coach as well!!! -- Lastly, I played college sports, so I had my coach along with my fitness trainer. They taught us how to train well and eat well. However, no self-defense discipline. Now, to the review: I ran across Elite MMA by accident since I was interested in doing martial arts again but I really needed the motivation to go to the mats. My type of work does not allow a lot of flexibility and it involves working at night, therefore, I'm usually tired by the time I get on, or lacked a lot of sleep, or I'm pretty much starving since my sleep/meal schedule is always changing. I am very good at reading people well (it's part of my occupation) and I must say I have never met such a personable Coaches like Robert and Julian. 1) They are very passionate about their students and their wellbeing --- if I ever had kids of my own in the future, I would feel comfortable having these guys train them on how to roll. I also watch Robert with his own kid, and I must say he loves him to death --- note to parents: if a man cannot manage his household in a loving way, how can you expect him to care for yours? 2) They are very active in BJJ and encourages ALL of us to continue training all year long. Robert and Julian also compete so they continuously learn new things and teach us new moves. This leads to the next topic: 3) The Coaches train us to roll SAFELY! This is very important to me since I am familiar of other gyms/fitness centres that do not care about your personal well-being, (and dare I say it!?), just want your money! If I can tell that they're pressuring me to join them, I'll just refuse their offer since my health is more important than being out of the job. 4) Accountability. When you're missing for more than 1 week, they send you an email to see how you're doing. If Robert has your mobile number, he'll make sure to check that you're ok. If I'm having difficulty going to class because of work or I'm ill, all I need to do is let them know and it will put Robert and Julian at ease :-D 5) They have monthly events going on all the time. There are competitions and belt promotions going on. Families enjoy it and are having a blast. You should check out their "Lock-ins!" There are pizza, movies, and fun games for the kids! 6) Lastly, I can't thank Robert and Julian and the rest of the guys and gals for their friendships. They promote healthy relationships in this branch of Elite (I am not sure how the other branches are like). Going to a BJJ gym like Elite is worth it if you can always look forward to meeting your classmates there. Bonus: They also have cardio kick boxing! I have not done that myself (I would but it's just overkill for me on top of what I have on my plate!) Overall, check them out and have fun! Coach Robert and Julian, (and pretty much all the guys/gals/teens) will make you feel at home. I have never regretted ever joining them and I will sorely miss them. I learned to be disciplined and to be able to take care of myself in all situations :-D

Master Ness has been a wonderful influence and instructor for our boys. He balances the fun and…read morestructure of Karate for all age groups!

I started taking classes here a little over a month ago. I have learned so much from Master Ness…read morein such a short amount of time. I highly recommend the self defense and martial arts classes here. I can already feel my confidence growing. If you're looking for a positive motivating environment this is the place for you!

I can't say enough great things about this gym. It deserves more than 5 stars. The coaches are…read morepatient yet tough. There is something for everyone, at every stage of life. I am amazed at my progress in just 2 months and am absolutely addicted to this place and the people. Junkyard Fitness is my home away from home. The members and staff are family. Lessons learned are life changing. So glad I made that phone call to Brandon!!!

This gym is absolutely amazing! Not only is the facility clean and the staff friendly, but this gym…read morehas something to accommodate for all ages. I signed my three children up and they can't get enough of it. The pricing is very reasonable and worth every penny. It is extremely important to me that my children learn how to protect and defend themselves. They have already learned so much and it hasn't even been a month! This is the only facility that offers wrestling in Montgomery, and being new to the area I am extremely satisfied and excited to watch my children grow. The owner offers a free week of classes before committing to anything, which was so awesome. You have to check this gym out!! You will not be disappointed.

We had an awesome Realtor Group participate in the action packed training! Thank you Larry for all…read moreof the great info and hands on training. Larry went out of his way to do his own research for a few weeks prior to our class. He understood the assignment and implemented helpful things for our Realtor group!!

Larry has a great program and I am so looking forward to it opening again. Larry has a gift to keep…read moreit challenging and enjoyable.I agreed to continue my monthly payments during these times because Texas Krav Maga and Kickboxing has given so much to so many. It should be labeled ESSENTIAL!

Our son has been going for several months, and he loves it. He has a better sense of focus and has…read moregained more self-confidence.

I first enrolled my daughter in this when she turned 5 years old. We wanted to give her a place…read morethat would make her open again and give her confidence again. She's been here almost a year and since then she has since gained her confidence back and is more outgoing. I have since had the chance to enroll myself and my wife in the adults class and absolutely love it. Definitely recommend this place to anyone that is interested in learning Jiu-Jitsu or having their kids learn and gain confidence, manners and respect. The coaches here are amazing, they take their time and are patient with the kids.