I trained with at Diaz Martial Arts for around 9 years. When I started I never imagined how it…read morewould change my life. I began training at the age of thirteen and I was terrible, I'd flop on the ground and complain about doing any exercise at all, but it's hard to keep quitting week after week, especially when you have instructors, who you admire, encouraging you every time you think you can't keep going. The first year was tough, I was the type of student most places would have given up on and asked to leave, but not here, all three Diaz brothers just kept encouraging me until I started believing it too. I felt more confident in my everyday life, in school, with homework, my focus and discipline improved, but most importantly I began to do things that I thought would be impossible (not anything like mystical whatnot) but when I started its hard to imagine how out of shape and not physically active I was, I believed for me push-ups were impossible, but I was doing them 30-50 non-stop. A few years later when I was about a month away from testing for my first degree blackbelt I ruptured my ACL while sparring with my friend. Most people wouldn't return after an injury like this, but I had seen a change in my life and I wasn't going to stop changing for the better. Almost every week I would drive down there and just watch the classes, because I didn't want to be behind when I got back to training, after 6 months of thinking I just hurt my knee, not knowing what actually happened, I ask my mom about getting an MRI and find my ACL was ruptured and I needed surgery, 6 months after the surgery the doctors and physical therapists clear me for training again, I couldn't wait, I get back to class with new vigor, a few months later I earned my blackbelt, but I wasn't content with just a blackbelt, I wanted to effect people in a positive way, similar to how I was effected. I asked about becoming an instructor, and I started helping in classes, holding pads, encouraging students, and helping to maintain focus on the lesson, eventually I started taking my own group in the classes, and then leading the whole class. Me in front of a group of people teaching was a big deal, I had a crippling fear of public speaking and I hated being the center of attention, but martial arts gave me the confidence to be in front of people speaking and being the center of attention, so much that in all my college courses, any group presentation, I request the speaking role. I taught there for about 6 years. It was the most amazing experience, being able to watch over the years as children that I taught learned, grew, and changed from shy, soft spoken, generally uncomfortable in front of people, to strong, confident, blackbelts. About a year ago I moved to get married, and I had to leave the school, I moved about 2 hours away, just far enough to be too far to drive, especially through traffic, on a regular basis. I didn't want to give up my training though, I've been looking at martial arts schools in my area and there hasn't been a single one that compares, most places keep to one discipline, generally Olympic Tae Kwon Do, BJJ, Krav Maga, Karate, etc., but I'm so used to DMA where they teach all of these. Most places where I currently live the instructor stands in front of the class and yells commands and if the students don't understand it, there will be some punishment of push-ups or additional exercises, or they won't test, but when I learned how to teach we were taught to encourage the students, even if everything else was wrong with how they were doing a technique, find the one thing they were doing right and praise them for that, we were taught how to positively criticize and correct, how to make the workouts engaging and enjoyable, even though you're sweating and breathing heavy, you're laughing and wanting to keep going. I have been looking for a school for over a year, and I can't find anything close to DMA, if it were possible I would make the 2+ hour drive daily just to take an hour long class at DMA, because they not only know how to help you reach your goals, they know how to get you to realize goals you didn't know you had. If you're wanting to train, or to get your children into martial arts, which I would recommend for anyone, I couldn't recommend a better place with better instructors, they are hard working, dedicated to the your success, motivated to help you reach your goals inside and out of the dojo, continuously training in various disciplines to bring more techniques and skills to their students, they believe in the training because they are products of the training, and they really care about your success, not just in martial arts, but in everything else. If you want to get an idea of how the students feel about the school, Yelp probably isn't the best place, I'd say go to the school around 4-7pm Monday through Friday, and ask the parents/students after classes, what they think, you won't be disappointed.

Though I've been here for a short 3 months, I can testify for this gym. The instructors are…read moreknowledgable and patient. Other gyms I feel like I was left to figure everything out, which made my progress slow. Since I started at Diaz Martial arts, I've recieved great instruction and have been able to build my jiujitsu game faster. The fellow students as well are very respectful and it's always a pleasure to roll with them. They take great care of us and I feel safe here.

Zen martial arts is a great place for your kids to learn karate. But more importantly they learn…read morerespect, perseverance, and hard work. Highly recommend!

Greatest Martial Arts school that I know of! They have done wonders for our kids in our community,…read moreand as well as adults! My daughter goes and she has become stronger mentally and physically!

Gabe is an excellent teacher! Very patient and willing to work with you at your own pace. The price…read moreis right to! Not expensive!

Awesome place to learn Karate! Relatively small classes, positive-family like atmosphere, and very…read moreaffordable. My son really enjoys his Karate lessons at Trinity Martial Arts. Gabriel Grove is a wonderful teacher who is very patient, and good with kids! Highly recommend.

Hands down, best choice we've made training at Triple Threat. EXTREAMLY friendly team who…read moreencourage, love and support us. I highly recommend Triple Threat Jiu-Jitsu. The professionalism and passion for what they do is second to none.

Triple Threat Jiu-Jitsu is my second home. I have learned a lot about jiu jitsu but even more about…read moremyself. I'm so glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone and attended class with Triple Threat. I love Jiu jitsu and my team. Don't tell my wife but going to Jiu Jitsu is my favorite part of the day.

Eric is an excellent instructor. Both my daughter and I have improved or fitness levels while…read moreenjoying ourselves and becoming more graceful. I love how customizable the instruction can be, the flexible hours, and finally some motivation to become more of the me I want to be.

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What a hidden gem in Kerrville! We are so glad our family found this quality academy with…read morelegitimate instructors who truly know their craft and are hands down the best at teaching BJJ and striking! From our youngest child, to myself, and my husband we have all truly enjoyed our experience at Fight Chance!

From the owner: Martial arts training facility with classes in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, NoGi Jiu-jitsu,…read moreWrestling, and Jeet Kune Do Concepts.

My Son with ADHD has been coming for 9 months and he loves it. He is making friends and learning…read moreresponsibility and discipline. The coaches are amazing and really good with all ages even older kids like me. and I am 58.

These guys are amazing teachers to kids of all abilities. Our daughter has been studying here for…read moreyears.