I wish this place relocated to where I live so I can take my kids here. The focus is on self…read moredefense and not just jiu jitsu. I stopped by for a drop in class. Everyone is respectful and welcoming. I didn't feel out of place.

Just an update. Still love Cantu's, but just wanted to make a correction to my review. There is,…read morein fact, another Valente Brothers affiliated school in Texas, but it is located in Spring. See my other review for this school. It is also owned by an amazing Valente Brother black belt and his school is just as amazing. For anyone who lives more north of Houston, this is an excellent option for self-defense Jujutsu.

The Darkside: BJJ and Muay Thai…read more Victor Pozas. Great place to train! Real people, challenging classes, lots to learn. 10am and 8pm BJJ M-F, Open May Sundays at 5pm.

One of a kind gym! Ever since I moved out of houston I have been trying to find a gym with the same…read morevibe and good people but haven't come close. Victor is a solid dude and very knowledgable same with the many other guys in there!

​Master Blue's expertise goes beyond ​the ​martial arts of Taichi and Kung-Fu, he is a Daoist…read morePriest, a wonderful teacher, spiritual counselor and life coach. As part of the martial arts program, he will emphasize the importance of developing internal skills (confidence, groundness, focus, etc) parallel to physical skills in order to overcome stressful situations, succeed in combat, self-defense and in all aspects of life. One will also learn about the power of mindfulness in everyday life and, for those searching, how awareness is key in self-healing. I have taken chen style taichi, kung-fu, qigong and meditation classes consistently at Master Blue's academy for 1 1/2 years. I was initially only interested in tai chi but soon realized that taichi is about the mind, body and spirit connection. His curriculum is holistic and all the other methods he teaches (kung-fu, qigong, meditation) are inter-connected. He has been generous and flexible with his time and the benefits and influence of his teachings, both in my personal life and as a visual artist have been amazing, touching and influencing positively my family as well. ​I will forever be grateful to Master Blue for this. ​ Although I was skeptic I did some PLR (Past Life Regression) sessions with Master Blue after a classmate recommended it. I found it helpful that he explained the process ahead of time so I knew what to expect. It was truly amazing and beyond expectation. The PLR experience can provide new perspectives about life, healing, internal and external connection with the universe for anybody even if they don't have a faith or belief. ​ Now that I have moved from Houston I will miss the classes and friendly classmates but I will forever continue practicing taichi and passing on what I have learned. Thank you Master Blue!​

This Taekwondo school is the real deal! Real trainings, real masters…read more Master de los Reyes is very professional instructor. I transferred my 7 year old daughter from a different school that was a total cash grab and did not care about proper training for your kids, only passing kids and giving them belts whether the student was qualified or not. I have seen tremendous improvement with my daughter in such a short period of time. Extremely satisfied with the mindset. If you are interested in the real taekwondo discipline for your children look no further!!

Amazing place!, I've been here for the past ten years and couldn't be happier. Whether you want to…read moreget in shape and learn self defense or become an international competitor this is a great place to go!

Outstanding, top notch, professional instruction. World champion black belt professors leading the…read moreway with group and individualized attention as appropriate for all skill levels and ages. I have been very impressed since day 1 and my son thoroughly enjoys. You become something greater here, part of a community, a family. Appropriate balance of serious competition, sportsmanship, discipline, empathy, and of course always FUN! Incredible value for the money. The facility is huge compared to other academies with the mat area alone exceeding the entire facility size of most competitors. If I could give more stars I would

Great competition-oriented BJJ school. Not for casual jiu jitsu (a good thing IMHO). If you're…read morelooking for a serious BJJ (think sports jiu jitsu) oriented gym in West Houston/Katy area, there are scant few places that even compare. Not for MMA or striking, though.

I trained at the following places: -Bam Bam Martial Arts…read more(Houston, TX) -Jorge Gurgel Mixed Martial Arts (Cincinnatti, OH) -Meek's Martial Arts (Henderson, KY) -Paradigm MMA (Houston, TX) -Active Jiu Jitsu (Houston, TX) -Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu (Houston, TX) -Shotokan Karate (Houston, TX) -Eternal Martial Arts (Pearland, TX) -Rising Sun Karate (Pearland, TX) -4x4 Boxing Club (Alvin, TX) -Pablo Silva Jiu Jitsu (Houston, TX) -Ravilin Martial Arts (Houston, TX) -Krav Maga (Katy, TX) -United Tae Kwon Do (Houston, TX) -United Martial Arts (Katy, TX) -Brazil 021 (Houston, TX) -The Grapple Zone (Pearland, TX) Out of all of them, Rock Solid TKD is the 3rd best, and the only two that were better are related to Rock Solid (United TKD and United Martial Arts, where the instructor (Sabunim Joseph Santarose) trained at himself for decades. There are several versions of TKD, but out of the sport version (for the USA Olympics), Rock Solid TKD is by far the best. Sabunim Joseph can fight, he knows his patterns, he is patient with kids, and he has a relaxed attitude in the middle of a large crowd. You immediately feel calm walking into this place for the first time. You will learn to move fast and hit hard in this location, but more importantly, you will have a fun time while learning about mutual respect and discipline. His instructor's instructor directed the Special Forces during the Vietnam War; he has been trained well and has a lot to show anyone who walks in.

We love Rock Solid! Master Joseph does such a great job of teaching & holding kids to a high…read morestandard, while also making it fun! My boys can't wait for taekwondo every week!!

Absolutely the best tae kwon do school. The masters are great with kids. They focus on all the kids…read morefrom those who are doing excellent to those who are struggling. I wish I could name just one master, but they are all very dedicated, compassionate and consistent with their teaching. It's been almost year an half my son has been coming here. Love love love this place.

We love Master Lee's TaeKwonDo! Our son has gained so much from the teachings of the masters. He…read morehas gained confidence, respect for authority figures, strength and discipline. We are so lucky to have found this school!

I started my martial arts journey here over 15 years ago when I was 11 years old. I owe Master…read moreVigil, his wife, his staff and his school so much gratitude for all of the life lessons, confidence, self respect, etc. that I have learned and kept throughout the course of my life. I am so proud of the growth of the school and the lives that they continue to impact. They have become a second family to me, and I will continue to treasure this journey. If you are in Houston and you are looking for a program that cares about you (or your child's) mental and physical growth, push you beyond your mental limits, and help to gain more than just a black belt, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN VORTEXIC MARTIAL ARTS!

Great place! The instructor are so good with the kids! My son has so much energy and they can match…read moreit! Come out and checked them out!