The most authentic Karate Dojo in Texas. I grew up in…read moreOkinawa, where karate was born. There are so many dojo everywhere in Okinawa and it is our culture and part of my life. I understand that it is hard to find authentic dojo in foreign country but this dojo is the one. The budo is not only about physical or winning the competition. As a Japanese, it's more mental and spiritual. Discipline, patience, respect, self esteem, mental core, mind.... And our children are learning and gaining all of that qualities over time. Slowly but surely. Highly recommend.

From the owner: TSKA is a traditional karate dojo providing the highest quality instruction in traditional Japanese…read morekarate, specifically Shotokan-Ryu, in North Texas, affiliated with the Japan Karate Association. Training is in Japanese, is of the highest standard and is equivalent to what one would experience training in Japan. We offer a free trial period for new students and transferring students from other schools/dojos. We offer transparent competitive pricing without contracts. This is not sport karate or taekwondo. There are no high-fives, fist bumps, colored uniforms, multi-colored striped belts, patches for behavior, time in rank promotions, or guarantees of a black belt. If you are training elsewhere and question whether you could defend yourself if your life depended on it you are wasting your time and money. We just train and we train for results. If you are seeking a disciplined environment where proper etiquette and respect for others is cultivated through strict attention to detail please visit us online or at the dojo. We can also communicate in Japanese for our Japanese customers.

Great atmosphere. Positive and encouraging. Lots of physical activity and a stress on listening and…read morediscipline in an engaging manner. My grandchildren are learning ways to protect and defend themselves.

My son has been going here since he was 4 years old. He loves it! The instructors are great with…read morethe children. The owner is great. Very engaging with the parents.

Our 11 year old daughter who is on the brink of receiving her black belt at the USTA writes about…read moreher experience: "Earning my black belt at USTA is one of the proudest moments of my life. It's not just a belt to me - it is a symbol of all the hard work, and determination I've put in over the years. When I first started, I didn't know much about martial arts. I had a lot of admiration for the higher belts and the black belt students who I saw during belt promotions. But as I continued training, I realized it's about way more than just impressive moves. At USTA, they teach us to be strong not only on the outside, but on the inside too. I had to learn discipline, respect, and how to stay focused even when things get hard. There were times I wanted to give up, especially when I couldn't get a kick right. But my instructors, classmates, and family always encouraged me, and I kept going. The process of qualifying for my black belt has been super intense. I had to demonstrate excellence in everything I learned--forms, sparring, board breaking, and self-defense. I was anxious, but I am also ready. When I finally tie that black belt around my waist, I think it will feel like I can accomplish anything. As part of my practice, I help younger students and try to set a good example for them. USTA has taught me that being a black belt can be the beginning of a bigger journey. I'm excited to keep learning and growing. I know there will be more challenges ahead, but now I believe in myself. That's what earning a black belt at USTA means to me."

What does it mean to earn a black belt at USTA…read more When I started taekwondo about three and a half years ago now, I had a lot of social anxiety, At first I thought the instructors calling us out in class for what we need to fix and what we did well was meant to embarrass us, After a few months I realized it was truly meant to encourage us to do better and to help build our confidence, At first I started taekwondo Because I wanted to learn Bo Staff and other cool weapons. Still, I realized after my first month that I enjoyed taekwondo as it is, and my goal changed from just getting to learn Bo staff To Learning these skills and kicks such as the whip kick and starting just to feel more comfortable with myself. To get to black belt, you must learn its concepts and apply them in real life. Along my journey to a black belt and the journey beyond, I've learned Patience, Discipline, and Focus, amongst other things, but those three have helped me the most in my day-to-day life. Committing to this journey has been one of the best decisions of my life, I've grown so much as a person, When I started i wasn't used to the physical strain this could have in terms of pushing my body, In the years i've been here i've gained so much strength both mentally and physically and I hope to continue growing in both for as long as I can. Learning to trust myself was the first part of my journey with USTA, and getting to black belt will be the next Step in my journey. My journey may have started with learning to trust myself, and this may be the next step in my journey, but it is far from over. As a whole, this journey I'm partaking in has helped me grow so much, and I hope to continue growing along with the others at this academy for as long as I can. -Heather H.

Pma in DFW is such a scam ... they make unannounced changes requiring more and more fees and turn…read moreover instructors like socks... now they came in and closed doors .. beware

My daughter LOVES PMA East Allen. Sensei Dalton is amazing. I couldn't recommend this place more…read morehighly!

The coaches teach good skills, but unfortunately, they don't follow what they're supposed to teach…read morein the official Premier curriculum. If you're from another Premier Martial Arts, don't expect it to be in-line with what you've been learning.

From the owner: Premier Martial Arts Mckinney-Fairview offers a blend of karate, kickboxing, self-defense, and krav…read moremaga in our martial arts classes. Our certified, professional instructors are trained in modern teaching techniques to help all our students find focus, confidence, and discipline. We are proud to serve the McKinney community and surrounding areas with our adult and children's martial arts programs. We help you tap into the power of martial arts to challenge your mind and body. Our students see the positive impacts of martial arts training in their leadership abilities and character development, as well as physical and mental health. Contact us to sign up for an introductory lesson and start your martial arts journey today!

EXTREMELY UNETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES!…read more I joined the gym in early 2024 and cancelled my membership in June of 2024. Apparently due to some sort of miscommunication, something went awry with my cancellation and it was either not received, not processed, or both. A YEAR AND A HALF AFTER THE FACT - in October 2025, I receive communication from a debt collector saying that I owe almost $1300 in back charges. This gym NEVER, NOT ONCE sent me any communication informing me that there was an issue with my account. I was not provided any notice whatsoever that there was a problem - no bill, no phone call, no text, no mail. Instead they just kept accruing charges FOR A YEAR AND A HALF without my knowledge and hit me with a $1300 collections bill. I was never given an opportunity to correct this beforehand, before it got out of hand. This is NOT the way a reputable business conducts themselves.

I'm really torn on this review. I enjoyed the convenience of the gym and it was rarely crowded…read more Quality and maintenance of equipment is just ok. Lots of taping over cushion cracks instead of replacing etc. And fitness equipment is definitely aging. My biggest frustration and cause for me to cancel my membership was over the most ridiculous business practice. I set up my payments with auto pay from a credit card. About a year into my membership the credit card expired and I forgot to update my card. ONE DAY after the due date I get a harassing collection call. A simple text message or email asking me to update my card would do just fine. Then I see a $25 "processing fee" on my credit card after I updated it. AC (the owner) replied that he's not charging me, but it's the billing company he outsources to and they charge when an account goes to collections. Sorry bud, but you picked them and they represent your name and reputation. Needing to update a credit card within a few days of due date isn't something that should "go to collections" in the first place. The fact they're willing to let a member leave over something so trivial and typical is beyond me. Recurring revenue on monthly auto pay is the life-blood of many businesses. There are plenty of payment solutions in the market that would make life easier on your customers.

took me a while to finally write a review! read this for a genuine review from a former decade long…read moremember here. i was with the white tiger family for a very long time, went from white belt to a 2nd dan black belt here and then went off to do tkd at the collegiate level afterwards. i think the best part of white tiger overall for me has always been the people there. just such caring instructors and staff and some of my best friends (even to this day), have been made on the mat. also, some of the most fun trips i've ever done have come out of taekwondo too, from new york, austin, seattle, and miami to the kukkiwon headquarters in korea. so many experiences come from the tournaments and detours you'll take as a tkd athlete in life. in general, white tiger has always excelled in teaching poomsae (tkd forms) as well as in tkd demonstration. it's also a very well connected school in terms of the broader network of tkd schools and masters. as such, there's lots of opportunities to participate in fun tournaments and events and really level up your skills. i genuinely think it's worth it for anyone interested to give it a shot and, who knows, it might just become one of the most memorable things you do in your life. just like it was for me! :)

some of the training schedules, and important information communication could be a lot better. Like…read moretoday my kid had black belt practice session, which was held at Rowlett, TX. We were not communicated that the child had to be dropped there and parents can't even see them perform at practice. This is such an important piece of information that should have been communicated. We took our entire family for this and had planned out the day accordingly. But we were super disappointed and our child was crying end of the day as he was not mentally prepared to be left all alone there. Common white tiger takewondo u can do better

My 5 year old son loves it! The instructors are very patient and positive! The student to…read moreinstructor ratio is also great for lots of teaching, correction, and reps in a 30 minute session.

We've been students of this gym for a year & my Daughter absolutely loves coming! The instructors…read moreare amazing, engaging & the lessons my Daughter has learned have spilled over into other areas of life. It's such an awesome journey & I would recommend Sustaire's ATA to friends & family .

Here is an email the owner sent after unsubscribing to a newsletter that was never requested…read more Needless to say, we didn't enroll here. ---- I just noticed that you decided to stop receiving our newsletter and announcements. And that's okay, not everyone believes that having health and fit children that are reponsile for their own actions, and are able to set and achieve goals can be beneficial in the long run. However, in you had stated that you didn't like the school and thought it was a joke. Your opinion is yours and I'm not going to refute your perception, but lets look at the facts: In the last 8 years, Over 100 black belts from my school attend top 10 schools throughout the US. 23 of them are in medical school and graduated in the top 5% of their class to get there. In the 2011 graduating class, 14 black belts from my school earned full academic scholarships to the University of Texas, Alabama and Arkanses; Texas Tech and A&M. One is attending UTD and majoring in nanotechnology. Now I've also students that choose to join the military in which there are 4 SEALS, 20 Marines, and 13 Green Berets (all elite Special operations soldiers). Most martial arts schools do not have combat veterans and current military members who teach each and every class. They do not have a 6 time world kickboxing champion as an instructor, nor do they have a proven system for ensuring success. My black belts have been able to pass the Physical fitness test for admitance into the Army's Ranger School. Please do not take my remarks as being upset or angry, because to be honest, I have no recollection of you attending one of my classes nor of you being a student. I just want to eliminate some of your ignorance on our success rate and what we are able to accomplish when we have parents and kids that are success focused and believe in commiting to a proven system. -- Mark McGee, MBA Owner, Unlimited Success Ventures, LLC Founder, Kids of Character 972-390-7161 mark@iloveunlimitedsuccess.com

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