Journey martial arts is the best!!! My kids have been going for almost a year now and they absolutely love it. Not only do they get a great workout but it's really helped with their focus, self discipline and overall confidence. Ms. McDonald is an amazing instructor that keeps the children engaged, motivated and excited. My kids have never had this much drive to compete, level up and just get better at their skills. I've been extremely impressed and can't say enough good things about Journey. I highly recommend Journey to anyone who is considering a martial arts place in northwest Austin!! read more

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My girls LOVE Journey Martial Arts! They spend all their extra time practicing because they are super motivated to move up to the next belt level. read more

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We love Journey Martial Arts My son started when he was 6 and is now a kids black belt at 9 years old. The classes include all skill levels and wide age ranges where students support and encourage each other which is one of my favorite parts. Miss McDonald and her leadership group have created a real sense of community along with teaching martial arts skills and reinforcing concepts like respect, integrity, strength, perseverance, indomitable spirit and more. I am so grateful for Journey and would encourage anyone (kids and adults) looking to start or continue their Taekwondo/Martial Arts practice to check them out. read more

Ms McDonald is the best. I rarely review but she is sooooo good. My son started out at 5 and he is now a black belt. He is 9. They also have other activities like parents night out. They teach them more then self defense. It's a mind body spirt program. I have never seen anyone better with kids then Ms McDonald. read more

Journey Martial Arts - Martial Arts Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is such a great place. Ms. McDonald is so good with the kids. Highly recommend it!

Journey Martial Arts is the best! Mr. K and the entire team at Journey have gone above and beyond throughout the pandemic to help students meet their goals. My son has attended classes at Journey for the past 2+ years and the change we have seen in him has been amazing. He has gained body control. He used to get injured playing just because he's a big dude and he couldn't control his body. Now I watch him climbing trees and balancing on branches without concern. He has gained self-confidence. One of the most important lessons Journey teaches is failure. You don't move up the ranks just by attending classes. You have to pass rank tests. As a parent, it's hard to see our kids disappointed... but it is exactly the lesson they need. They learn that perseverance and hard work can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. Our son has learned that if he puts his mind to something, he can achieve it. read more

My son visits my sister every summer for several weeks. She enrolled him in one of their summer camp sessions. He looks forward to that every summer with her!! It is all he talks. read more

Mr. K (Farzad) is an amazing instructor who makes you feel comfortable and relaxed with his warm smile while kicking butt! I have taken a self defense course with him as well as fitness classes and I can tell you that he is an amazing teacher. All my friends know that I hate exercise. I believed that if you never exercised, your body would never need to store fat :-D. But Mr. K would encourage me to try out his classes. So, I took up the challenge and his regimen resulted in the fittest me that I had ever known. I was eating better, feeling energized and I was experiencing endorphins in a way that I had never known. I HIGHLY recommend Journey Martial Arts! Go on, get off your backside! It is worth it :-) read more

Our son has enjoyed JMA for 8 months including his 5th birthday party! Mr. K perfectly combines and finely balances fun and discipline. Great for families! Highly recommend. read more

Love this place! We've attended a birthday party here and had a birthday party of our own here. They were super easy to work with, responsive and take care of ALL of the details. They certainly added the personal touch and the kids love love love the class...plus..the kids were worn out when they were done. Added bonus!! I highly recommend having a party here!! read more

Having never done a martial arts class before, I was not sure how I would do at Journey Martial Arts. I found the class instruction to be very easy to follow and fun. Before I knew it, I was throwing kicks and punches, as well as breaking boards! Mr. K is great about explaining the moves in depth, and how they might apply in a real life situation. After each class there is a real feeling of accomplishment and pride in learning something new. Aside from the physical challenge there is also a mental challenge that sharpens focus. I've seen the same results with the kids' classes. It helps their focus and discipline. In short-I highly recommend Journey Martial Arts for all ages! read more

This facility is amazing, and I cannot give it enough stars. My son started here when he was 7, he was lacking confidence, and discipline, and having a hard time focusing on school. A year later, his grades have improved, his focus is amazing, and he is even getting invited to join in upper level programs because of his abilities. I cannot thank them enough for the attention to my son, the willingness to work with him, and seeing his face light up when he is praised for his hard work. I love this place, and highly recommend it for everyone. read more

5/5 (tldr): Hands down the best part of the past year. Not only is Mr. K passionate (and amazing) at what he does, but Journey Martial Arts also seems to attract an equally astonishing community. It was with great trepidation that I began martial arts. I originally signed up with Journey for their off-campus P.E. in order to fill my schedule with more classes in high school, but was wary of exercise in general. Having rarely been any good at sports, nor particularly invested in physical activity, I was ready to run for the hills the moment I submitted my paperwork. Fortunately, the only running I did was for class, and it was for a class that had the most positive, supportive environment possible. At Journey Martial Arts, regardless of class size, every student is genuinely cared for, and the effort Mr. K (and Mrs. K!) put into ensuring everyone does their best (while taking care of themselves) is admirable. The classes are challenging, but rewarding, and my lifestyle and health have been greatly improved by this experience. The detail and care ensures that no one slips through the cracks, and I'm greatly saddened to leave such a place behind as I move away from Austin. Less rambling praise, more practical information: -There's no set attendance per week (though a certain number of classes are required in order to test) -- everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace, but a decent size of the adult class comes nearly every day. -Mr. K and higher ranked belts will often stay a little bit after class if you have any questions or need help. -While tournaments aren't mandatory, they give yourself an opportunity to challenge yourself and grow. -Belts shouldn't be a source of anxiety or worry, and neither should asking for help. Every high-ranked person was once a white belt, and it's what someone learns along the way, not how fast they progress (it's about the...journey...haha). Even if you have to take time off due to illness or a busy schedule, just get back in there and keep working! The astonishing part about Journey is the capacity of everyone there to genuinely be routing for the success of each other, and if you give it a try, I'm sure you'll be amazed as well : ) read more