Campuzano Martial Arts is absolutely the best in every way. I grew up with martial arts, and…read morecontinued throughout my 26 years in the Marines. I have multiple black belts, so have a pretty decent eye for what techniques and training might work in real-world situations. When we moved to Texas this past summer, I visited six martial arts schools in the area that I pre-screened before arriving. Within five minutes of walking in the door of Campuzano Martial Arts, I knew it would be perfect for my three young kids. I immediately surrendered my credit card and begged them to charge it. Here is my reasoning: First, Will and his wife Adi are two of the kindest people you could ever meet. They don't run the gym like a business, they run it like they are training family. They love what they do and are passionate about the development of each student. Second, they train kids for situations they would run into in the real-world, from a very young age all the way into adulthood. This includes kickboxing and wrestling. What your kids learn now will stick with them via muscle memory throughout their lives. Third, Will and Bailey are professional fighters and train kids to have that mentality. They are kind and patient, yet are able to push kids past their perceived limits. Will and Bailey are the best I've seen at developing kids to be their best, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Personal beliefs and experiences played a role in why we chose Campuzano Martial Arts: From a broad perspective, I always rule out taekwondo and karate type schools. They train in traditional ways of fighting, which are minimally practical in the world today... unless someone wants a role in a Chuck Norris movie. Also, they make money charging for each of numerous belt promotion tests (mostly just a show for the parents), which adds up significantly over time. Jiu-jitsu schools just award the next belt when the kids are ready. Anyone mildly proficient in mixed martial arts (jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing, and street fighting techniques) would wipe out a black belt in taekwondo or karate with minimal effort. If you truly care about bully-proofing your kids for a lifetime, Campuzano Martial Arts is the right school. When we lived in California, to learn all these different fighting techniques (jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and wrestling primarily), my kids would have had to go to three different training studios, and most don't train kids. Campuzuno Martial Arts is the only school I know of that trains in all three, for kids, and does it exceptionally well. Why we strongly prefer No-Gi vs Gi jiu-jitsu training (Campuzano trains No-Gi): Gi: Kimono type uniform (Heavy cotton jacket and pants) No-Gi: Shirt and shorts Most big Brazilian jiu-jitsu schools train in Gi exclusively. I believe this is practical for tournament fighting, but impractical in the real-world. The opponents Gi can be used for grips and chokes in tournaments. Since bullies and bad guys outside of tournaments don't wear Gi's on the streets, probably best to train without them. Adding to the Gi vs No-Gi opinion, my three sons have fought in jiu-jitsu tournaments about every six weeks over this past year. So they can have additional fights (experience) in these tournaments, I always sign them up in both the Gi and No-Gi divisions. I bought generic Gi's off the internet, since we don't train that way at Campuzano Martial Arts. Regardless, my sons almost always beat the Gi only kids, and often in a very big way. The kids they beat come mostly from the large 'brand-name' jiu-jitsu schools and franchises who only send their best. Those kids often leave disappointed. Campuzano training and tough mindset makes all the difference. Will and Bailey are always there to support kids in the tournaments. They go out of their way to support their fighters. One recent example: I signed my kids up to fight in a tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma, about a five-hour drive north, not expecting to have any professional coaching support. However, without hesitation, Will cleared his schedule just to make sure he was there. He will always go out of his way to support the families at his school. Will has a big, soft teddy bear heart underneath his tough exterior. For these reasons, I am so grateful we found Campuzano Martial Arts. It is everything I want my kids to learn, and all in one location. Training from professional fighters in all aspects of self defense, in a loving way. What my three little guys are learning now will serve them for a lifetime... self-confidence, self-control, physical and mental toughness, and emotional calm when life gets challenging. My kids love coming to Campuzano Martial Arts. I have no doubt your kids will love it too!

Such an amazing find! The owners are not just business owners, they are current participants in…read morethis sport and training! Talk about learning from the best! Kids love the work out, the pace of instruction and the encouragement!!! Love having them enrolled here.

I have trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the Machado family since 2014. To anyone looking for…read moreexemplary training, the John Machado Academy in Allen, TX is easily one of the 10 best schools in the World. My 2 sons have also trained there for several years and we couldn't be happier. It is a safe and clean environment; and the culture is family friendly. If you want to learn legit self defense skills or want to Bully Proof your children with REAL skills, this is where those that know, go.

​If you are looking for a place to simply "buy a membership," there are plenty of commercial gyms…read morearound. But if you are looking for a place to sharpen your character while you sharpen your skills, Sharpen Iron Academy (SIA) in Plano is in a league of its own. ​At SIA, you aren't just a number; the professors know you by name and are genuinely vested in your success both on and off the mat. This is a culture of discipline, accountability, and mentorship where the "iron sharpens iron" philosophy is lived daily. ​Whether it's the kids' classes, the youth program, or the specialized women-only classes, there is a deep level of trust and a guaranteed safe space for every student. It is more than a gym--it is a community and a family where you are pushed to grow in a supportive, high-level environment.

My kids started their BJJ journey in the winter of 2022 when they were four years old. My…read morebackground of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was virtually non existent, but several coworkers sang its praises and how it worked wonders for their children by teaching discipline, focus, work ethic and confidence. Their Godfather helped me research studios and after reading the CV for their head instructor Professor Henrique it was time to give it a shot. They had a lot of fun during the trial class, but they were nervous to start, not wanting to be away from Mom even though I was only three feet off the mat. Thankfully SIA instructors are not only skilled at keeping students engaged during training, but are very family centered, patient and caring. They were able to connect with each one of my kiddos so that they felt comfortable training as I looked on. By parent teacher conferences in February their preschool teacher let me know that both had grown so much in maturity and confidence and was curious to know what I was doing differently. Almost two years later the twins are well adjusted, focused and always happy when they step off the mat after an hour training session. Professor Henrique, Professor Lucas, Professor Matheus, Coach Queila, Coach Enrique, Coach Ian, Coach Ella, and Coach Anthony have become family and there is no other place I would have my children be twice a week. They offer adult classes in the morning and evening and several of the parents after seeing the transformation in their own children have started to earn their stripes as well.

Been training here for a year now and my Jiu Jitsu has grown a lot. More so the professors here are…read morevery knowledgeable and technical when it comes to the sport. The front staff is very welcoming and I would highly recommend anyone looking for a place to train with your whole family. Been doing jiujitsu for over 5years with my whole family and the community and team is very supportive and will push you to be your better version. Clean mats, restrooms and common area if you've done Jiu Jitsu for a while these places are very important in regards to cleanliness and hygiene

Coach Rodrigo is amazing with the kids, very patient. He is very passionate in what he does and it…read moreshows in his teachings with kids.

Owner/Instructor Mehrdad Valian, 8th Dan Black Belt. Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Hands on dedicated…read moreand quality training with a former US National coach. No contracts and no hassles. Family oriented but serious and dedicated. Discipline and family values are taught as core fundamentals to children.

Both of my kids take classes here. I could not be happier with the balance between pushing the kids…read moreto get better while remaining a nurturing environment to build their confidence. I would highly recommend Lifetime MA to anyone.

All the stars. We found Impact Martial Arts while looking into self-defense classes for our…read moredaughter, and are so lucky we found this place. Mr. Scott, the owner, has created a fun and challenging environment for the kids to grow within, and his two sons are great instructors who motivate the kids to help find their inner strengths and leave the class more confident than when they entered. They find the perfect blend of fun and respect in each class, and as a parent I love seeing how well my daughter responds to their leadership and guidance. One of the best parts is at the end of most classes all of their hard work is rewarded by a fun game that has the kids running and laughing, and excited for next time! Their classes are available for all levels throughout the week which is helpful for those with fluctuating schedules, and they keep us in the loop of updates, activities and tournaments open to each level. We highly recommend everyone to Impact Martial Arts!

5 stars isn't enough. The entire Wilkinson family has been instrumental in developing my daughters…read moreconfidence , patience and discipline. She started training at 5yrs old and got her Black Belt before the age of 10. I can't imagine we would have had the same experience at any other gym.

My kid has been trained in this Dojo for over 3 years. Grand Master Lee, Master Quintin, and Master…read morePing are super patient with my kid to allow him grow over time. I am very happy I found this place. Love.

MY 3 children and I train in this Dojo! We love the fun atmosphere , the excellent mentorship and…read moreteaching and the friendships that are created. As a parent, I am treated with respect but also pushed to grow in my Taekwondo journey. If you are looking for a fun thin for your child, if you want to grow their confidence and help them develop self defense skills, welcome to to our Dojo. Mr. Daniel

After some prior communication to come in, we drove up from Austin expecting to do a drop-in class…read moreat 12pm today(Friday). Professor Jeff greeted us soon after we came in while he was in a private lesson with a few students. He had some unfortunate news as "All levels" doesn't include children...and my kid is a small 8 year old. I should have clarified and not have assumed anything. But Professor was extremely generous and offered my kid to sit in the adult class which was quickly turned down by the Professor running that class. And without hesitation Prof. Jeff had one of his younger orange belt coach help instead. She went over some fundamentals and also helped with techniques that needed tweaking for better results. The enthusiastic coach, Emi(sp?), was amazing with our little guy. Out weighted and sized but Mateo learned so much from her excellent communication, easy to understand style of teaching, and physically demanding sparing! We can easily see that the bar is set high in this school. If we lived here, we'd be a part of this team! Thank you Professor Jeff, Coach Emi, and Gracie One!!!

If you want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for self defense this is a great place. If you want to…read morecompete, I'm not as sure. Went here for about two years, one in the kids class and then in the adults class when I was 15. I was going three times a week for about 4-5 months, and routinely brought up wanting to do a tournament. Maybe it was just a busy time for Coach, but he was pretty vague on what to focus on for my first tournament, and just said show up to class which I did. I signed up for the tournament, told Coach I'd be there, and he didn't even give me extra training the week leading up to it. I get to the tournament, the weigh in goes fine, but Coach was no where to be seen. Even during both of my matches, he wasn't there like the other coaches were. During the actual rounds, I held out for the whole time limit both times, but once it went past my wrestling knowledge I was a fish out water since we never sparred as intensely as an actual match. If you want to learn self defense and don't care about competition, go here for a few years and then learn Muay Thai. Also, in class, very few people treated me like an adult cause I was 15, which sounds like a valid reason why they wouldn't, but every paying customer deserves respect.