been going here for a couple years and really appreciate it! Its a club, so you can go to almost…read moreany of the classes. The nice thing is, you can learn at your own pace!

I've been training with the OKCD for a few years now and love it…read more The instructors and the people running the school are so kind and welcoming that you can't help but feel like you're joining a community first and training karate second. I have a few years of martial arts training under my belt in many different arts from before my time at OKCD, and I gotta say that I've never felt more at home than I do at OKCD. Everyone who trains and teaches there LOVES karate and it's hard to miss. There isn't any kind of "we're better than everyone else" bravado and there aren't any cliques within the dojo. It's just training and exploring ideas and concepts within the curriculum. I truly believe that the culture of a school, or business for that matter, comes from the top and trickles down through the ranks. Because this dojo was founded by people who are passionate about martial arts and the sharing of the style they fell in love with, that mentality of just appreciating where you are and exploring the movements is prevalent throughout the entire school. I spent many years searching for a dojo to learn traditional Okinawan karate from, and I'm so thankful I found OKCD. Looking forward to many more years making new connections and meeting people who share a love for all things martial arts.

Top Aikido school in the area taught by kind and caring instructor. This Is my "go to" choice when…read morein Dallas to get my Aikido fix. I have known Bob Mason for over 30 years and he is a great teacher, friend and martial artist. This is the place to go if you want to learn Aikido in north Texas.

They youngest they take in is 1st graders (6yrs old) and up. The kids classes are Saturday and…read moreSunday at 12:30pm to 1:30 pm. They also have adult classes on weekends and during the week. Sensei is very good with the kids. She had quite a few years experience and I think she is great to teach them. The space is big with a white matt to practice on. Im not sure if the have central air or heater but they have a/c units and fans to keep the place cool.There is a monthly fee and a one time fee for the uniform. My son enjoys is so I assume its a win :)

It's in the details. The care of the instructors, the design of their logo, the cleanliness of the…read morestudio. Everything about it feels good. I came here for the martial arts but have gained more than that. There is a community here. The students this studio attracts is what makes this place shine. I originally practiced somewhere else and it was missing all of these details. I'm excited to practice here and am even more excited that my daughter choose to switch studios and practice here with me. She was worried about leaving her friends but has already made new ones.

We take our 7 year old here for karate lessons and she loves it! The business is very well run. The…read moreinstructors are very friendly and helpful. They have new activities each week so the kids don't get bored. About once a month they have a special event on Saturday nights with pizza and something the kids will love. For example, last month was sponge ball shooting (whatever it is called). Anyway, this was a great decision. We are happy that she is active and learning self-defense, and the kid loves going. She goal is a black belt! And she is so proud of her two stripes already on her white belt.

I practiced Shaolin Kung Fu with Sifu for a number of years. The months leading up to my green…read morebelt test were met with a different test called life. As life had different plans for me I was not able to test. At the very beginning, Sifu had us write a paper on a specific topic about kung fu. I laughed a bit inside because who writes papers in a kung fu class. Little did I know that I would reach far deeper into myself, not to come up with comical kung fu paper, but to discover more about myself. I told Sifu I wanted to write about Bruce Lee and his influences from Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun and Tai Chi. Sifu paused and explained that Jeet Kun Do is a slight departure from traditional kung fu. He said if I could break each aspect down and explain it then I would have his blessing to write the paper. He pulled me aside after class when he handed back the papers and said that I have an introspective energy that could be put to good use in his class and to focus. Fast forward years and belts later and I still remember the energy I cultivated. I do not live anywhere close to this school anymore but what I would do to return! If you come to class expecting the instructors to show you forms and mimic then you're not in it for the right reason. Any circus animal can learn tricks. However, we are humans with mighty amounts of chi. Use it during class and practice and you will discover another you. I am from the class of Mr. Diaz and Mr. English. I ran into them at Chili's once in Addison and they progressed wonderfully. I think both of them were already instructors back then. It has definitely been a long time since I have seen them. This school comes highly recommended from me. Sifu treats everyone the same and so do his instructors. The classes are thorough and he explains a lot so pay attention. Well worth it to push you to become a better you!

This is a great place to learn martial arts. I have been training at White Lions of Shaolin for…read more quite sometime now and to be able to learn Tai Chi, Wing Chun, and Choy Li Fut kung fu at one school is a blessing short of a miracle :) The atmosphere is great and the school is filled with loving and kind people. Sifu Giatrakis is not only a very skilled martial artist, but he is also a great friend. I am thankful to have him as a teacher. You can also enroll in his college class at Brookhaven community college which is where I got started about 5-6 years ago. For more info visit the website www.wlions.com One more thing, I feel that I must comment on Kendra's comment. Sifu Giatrakis did not teach Choy Li Fut, Tai Chi, or Wing Chun back in 2003-2007. As a matter of fact the school was not even called White Lions of Shaolin. You were taught "Long fist" from a completely different system, which is not part of the Plum Blossom Federation. The system that you were taught moved to Plano several years ago.

Love, love, love this gym. It's a real Muay Thai / Boxing gym, Instructors are great, classes as…read moreaccessible from never thown a punch / kick to competition level. That said, this isn't "dance aerobics kickboxing" it's serious, and you will be challenged and develop serious skills.

This gym is amazing. I am very lucky and fortunate to have this gym next door to my Acupuncture &…read moreHerbal Clinic. I've been coming here for over 6 months now, and am very happy with the changes and improvements I have seen. George is an excellent, patient and extremely knowledgeable coach. Most students are NOT looking to go into competition, most of us are looking to get into shape, develop a good foundation and can take care of ourselves in a pinch. However, there are several students that actually compete (and mostly all WIN). I joined this gym because NO ONE (including myself) could imagine going to a boxing / mma gym and train...... Here I am.... 6 months later and not only feel better, but amazed with my growth...

I didn't really want to do karate, but my brother talked me into going to see Rick Fowler. That was…read more30 years ago, and I still see him every week for an hour of karate. Over the years, he's gotten better and better at training and teaching, and he's helped me go from White Belt to 6th Degree Black Belt. There are only a few people in the world with his depth of knowledge, and if you're luck enough to live near his karate studio, you should sign up and take advantage of it. After I got my Black Belt in 2000, I worked for Rick Fowler for two years and then opened my own school. He's been a great mentor and coach. We have 325 students now in Carrollton at my studio, and we're about to open another location! I know that Rick will be there to help me every step of the way.

From the owner: The Rick Fowler Kenpo Karate School teaches American Kenpo Karate for adults and children,…read moreJiu-Jitsu, Kali, Lock Flow and Kardio-kickboxing classes. Our mission is to assist you in becoming the best you can be. Our aim is to help you to become more disciplined while allowing you to realize your full potential. Punches, techniques, forms, staff, kali, or energy sensitivity can all be learned in private as well as group classes. If you want to push yourself to the limits and work harder, Rick Fowler's Kenpo staff is here to help you in your quest for excellence. We are specialists at teaching martial arts to children through our Junior Dragons Program. Children are still in the Tiger Stage of their lives so their classes differ from the adult curriculum. We have the experience to make you a better martial artist. Whether you're looking at martial arts for self-improvement or seeking to learn self-defense, Rick Fowler's Kenpo Karate is the best option in town!