I came to Thunderkick with absolutely no experience and I am still going at it a year later. The…read moreowners, Erin and Thomas treat you like family. They, as well as the other coaches, want you to succeed and will help you achieve your goals anyway that they can. They notice when you missed classes and know everyone by name. To me, that says a lot about their character. If this type of training is something you've been thinking about doing but always felt intimidated, if you just want to stay in shape, or you already are a seasoned fighter give this place a chance.

Man...what a wonderful place. I went to try out this place after having a horrible experience at…read morePrimate. Mr Wilhelm pushed me to roll for 30 min and I never thought I could do that. There were some of the nicest people I have ever met and these were PEOPLE I want to be around I highly recommend this place

There are many good Jiu jitsu schools in the Tulsa / Broken Arrow area. That being said, I choose…read morethis school based on the great instruction and overall attitude of everyone there. Professor Piet Wilhelm brings a unique humor to his classes which keeps learning fun. A welcoming place to start your Jiu Jitsu journey.

Great place to learn discipline as well as BJJ. Professor Steve is knowledgeable and conveys his…read moreknowledge in an easy to understand way. Steve is really good with the kids and my son is learning so much in the short time he has been attending. We had full intentions of checking out other academies. But when we tried out Cohesion..it just felt right. We immediately felt like part of the family. And that is important to us. My son is devastated if we cannot attend class. And that tells me all I need to know. If you are looking for a BJJ academy and you are on the fence. Come check out Cohesion. Give them a chance to earn your business.

Attended this academy for their annual "Roll 4 Vets" seminar. Everyone was welcoming and more than…read morepatient in teaching the techniques. I walked away with some great new submissions and a few new friends. Great large mat space too! If your looking for a great place to train in Broken Arrow, definitely check them out.

We've had such a great experience at Sheepdog Jiu Jitsu. My son is in the pups program, he is…read morenaturally shy and was really nervous when he first started, and even now he has moments where he feels a little scared. What truly stands out is how patient and understanding the coaches are. They never push him too hard but instead gently encourage him to join in at his own pace, which has made such a difference for him. You can tell they genuinely care about each child and want them to feel comfortable and confident. Because of their approach, my son has slowly started opening up more, and that means everything to us. I'm so grateful for the environment they create it's supportive, positive, and perfect for kids who may need a little extra reassurance. I highly recommend Sheepdog Jiu Jitsu to any parent, especially if your child is shy or a bit anxious. It's truly a special place.

I have trained at some great places in the Tulsa area, but Sheepdog is above the rest, the best of…read morethe best. I felt welcome from my first time training there. My first day training there (April 2, 2025), I was 223, and now (October 26, 2025), I am 163. I owe a lot of that to this place. You will feel welcome from the 1st time you come in the door. The instructors are very knowledgeable at what they do.

In my opinion, this is the best karate studio in Broken Arrow and Tulsa. No contracts, small…read moreclasses and instructors who are interested in teaching the art and discipline of tang soo do are the benefits. My son has been here since the Steefel's began Moo Do and 2 years later he is still motivated and still enjoys going to class.

Phenomenal martial art school, focusing on practical applications that I was after. Wonderful…read moreteachers and students willing to share experiences and techniques. Only area of improvement would be higher ceilings.

Instructors focus on real situations and tactics. Their goal is to teach what works, not just…read morechecking boxes for belt advancement.

"I love Thomas Academy, because I learn about weapons and respect and self-defense. Shirfu and…read moreShirJ are the best teachers ever!" Quote from my daughter who has been taking Kung Fu for 4 years. She is 8 now. We tried, other Martial Arts schools before settling with Thomas Academy. There is no pressure to learn a form, or any yelling, just patience and respect from all that teach the classes. I take Tai Chi, and it is so relaxing and helpful for my back. I feel at ease in the classes to learn the forms at my pace. If I could give this a rating of 10 stars, I so would. I recommend this school for all ages.

From the owner: Private lessons and group classes available…read more For all ages and fitness levels. Our Kids Kung Fu classes are Amazing! Thomas Academy is dedicated to teaching only the highest quality traditional Chinese martial art styles. Tai Chi Chuan, Baguazhang, Xing Yi Quan,Tai Chi Push Hands, Northern and Southern styles of Shaolin Kung Fu, traditional Chinese martial arts weaponry, and self-defense. These are only some of the many subjects that we cover. Thomas Academy can bring community and private classes to your location. We provide professional Workshops and Seminars, for the workplace and organizations. Workshop and Seminar topics include, but not limited to: stress management, introduction to Tai Chi, meditation, health caregivers, Alzheimer's/Parkinsons issues, drug/alcohol addiction and family issues, burnout, team building, productivity, motivation, quality life and health, importance of having fun and being socially active, and much more. Qi Gong and moving meditation is one of our many specialties.