I'm honored to be a member of this dojo. I enrolled after watching my 5-year-old daughter have so…read moremuch fun in the 5pm kids class, and I've made it a central part of my own regimen - at 43! The kids' class is so awesome and is taught by two world class Olympic athletes. The instructors of each class progress their student based on the student's individual skill level. The adult and parents classes are filled with committed students and there is a friendly atmosphere that makes the classes very fun and motivating. Also, this dojo produces some highly skilled competition athletes. Very impressive!

Just moved to Texas and found this dojo for my daughter. The level of this dojo is amazingly high…read moreand the practice is well structured. It is wonderful to have an opportunity to practice with all the high level athletes. So inspiring. Excited to found this dojo and see how my daughter improve her skill here.

Our child has been attending karate here for over 3 years. We initially picked it because it was…read moreclose to our house, however we couldn't have found a better fit for our child. The owner is incredibly caring, but stern. He is truly the third party our child needs to help keep him accountable. I highly recommend this dojo. Most people here have been here for years, but are happy to welcome newcomers into the family.

Recently moving from SoCal and a much larger studio where my girls had spent many years in Shotokan…read moreKarate we wanted to stay in the same style but were apprehensive about the limited choices and concerned about the class/ instruction dynamic. However, after one class we were convinced this was the place for us. But, I wanted to give it some time to make sure it was a fair and honest review. Here is the scope: Senseis Lee and Matt are incredible and passionate about their instruction which shows in every aspect of their teaching style. Not only are my children stepping up their game and performing strongly but one can see that the children in their class feel a connection to the art as presented by the instructors and are progressing at a solid pace. The instructor-student dynamic is very engaging, and all students regardless of ability are treated with an equal amount of compassion, discipline, and respect which results in every class being a fun and serious karate training season that my girls look forward to attending. Classes are unlimited and scheduled throughout the week which is nice considering our schedule and +20 miles we must drive each way to attend (for us it is worth it). There are no high-pressure sales tactics or crazy 6 + month commitments like some other place (we have looked at a few). Bottom line if you are considering Karate or any martial art for that matter seriously take a look at this studio. It is a great experience on every level!

My nine year old son has been taking Taekwondo lessons from Master Beck for about a year now. He…read morestarted in person and now also takes online Zoom classes in the COVID-19 scenario. Either case, we find Master Beck's teaching style very efficient. He has a unique way of encouraging the student to build on the strengths, while pointing out areas of improvements. His calm demeanor coupled with attention to details has been a great learning experience for my son. We would highly recommend Beck Martial Arts.

Studying arnis under Master Beck for many months now. Master Beck is very knowledgeable in the art…read moreand his approach is very systematic and thorough, which makes learning the art both easier and more enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Becerra judo club a place where champions are made!…read more Our son has train 4 years already and we really appreciate everything he has learned, he feels confident about him self and many more things!

Becerra Judo changed my sons life. During our time here, we were part of a family. Bert maintains a…read moregreat balance with leadership, teaching responsibility of actions, while creating champions. My son was at the top of his weight class, and became a leader among his friends. My son is now 22, and Becerra Judo was such a huge part of his growth into a man, that is respected by those that know him. I miss our judo days. If you are looking for your kid to be a strong and respectable adult, this is a great place to help you build that foundation

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.

Coach Vincente is an awesome guy. He really pushes you but cares for your safety. Every class we…read morelearn something new and push ourselves and have a blast doing so. The man is passionate about Judo and has the experience to show how effective judo is. Very fun and laid back club.

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.

Great teacher who is clearly passionate about what he does. He caters his privates to everyone's…read moreskill level so even though I came into it not knowing much about Muay Thai or the fundamentals, I walked away feeling comfortable with the basics and excited to learn more