This place is absolutely amazing. The program for younger kids is truly top tier. Along with the…read morephysical aspects of taekwondo Mr. Faina & Mr. Kirby teach the kids character lessons. They work with all kids' personalities, ages and skill levels in a very efficient and caring manner. My child absolutely loves it and holds his instructors in high regard, so it is definitely kid approved. Highly recommend.

This place was fantastic! Mr. Faina has a true gift for communicating with children. My son was 4…read morewhen he attended and it was truly amazing to watch how Mr. Faina tailored his instructions to him and every other child in the class. He was dealing with a wide variety of existing skill levels and personalities and was able to get them all involved and feeling empowered by the time they left the class. Our family moved away from the area so we were not able to continue lessons but Mr. Faina was kind enough to mail a certificate to our forwarding address and my son still talks about the classes a year later.

This is a great place the people are friendly and great they let me come time to time on a cheep…read moreprice and the teacher are chill every one they all deserve cookies

I've been going to this place for exactly one year and boy it has been an amazing place to be in! I…read moredid have reallllly epic pictures and reviews before but Yelp had deleted the previous page (the business owner consolidated the pages for all Elite branches and deactivated them so the owner can manage them 'officially'), and I have to start from scratch. Let me just say this is my background: -- I learned Muay Thai when I was in middle school but it only lasted 3 months since it was only a summer thing my parents wanted my siblings and I to do. -- In college, I took a cardio kickboxing class for 1 semester and I thought it was pretty nice but not a lot of self-defence (none at all actually!). It was taught by a really exuberant and energetic trainer and she (I believe to this day) still teaches cheerleading. Yes. My fitness instructor in college was a cheerleader coach as well!!! -- Lastly, I played college sports, so I had my coach along with my fitness trainer. They taught us how to train well and eat well. However, no self-defense discipline. Now, to the review: I ran across Elite MMA by accident since I was interested in doing martial arts again but I really needed the motivation to go to the mats. My type of work does not allow a lot of flexibility and it involves working at night, therefore, I'm usually tired by the time I get on, or lacked a lot of sleep, or I'm pretty much starving since my sleep/meal schedule is always changing. I am very good at reading people well (it's part of my occupation) and I must say I have never met such a personable Coaches like Robert and Julian. 1) They are very passionate about their students and their wellbeing --- if I ever had kids of my own in the future, I would feel comfortable having these guys train them on how to roll. I also watch Robert with his own kid, and I must say he loves him to death --- note to parents: if a man cannot manage his household in a loving way, how can you expect him to care for yours? 2) They are very active in BJJ and encourages ALL of us to continue training all year long. Robert and Julian also compete so they continuously learn new things and teach us new moves. This leads to the next topic: 3) The Coaches train us to roll SAFELY! This is very important to me since I am familiar of other gyms/fitness centres that do not care about your personal well-being, (and dare I say it!?), just want your money! If I can tell that they're pressuring me to join them, I'll just refuse their offer since my health is more important than being out of the job. 4) Accountability. When you're missing for more than 1 week, they send you an email to see how you're doing. If Robert has your mobile number, he'll make sure to check that you're ok. If I'm having difficulty going to class because of work or I'm ill, all I need to do is let them know and it will put Robert and Julian at ease :-D 5) They have monthly events going on all the time. There are competitions and belt promotions going on. Families enjoy it and are having a blast. You should check out their "Lock-ins!" There are pizza, movies, and fun games for the kids! 6) Lastly, I can't thank Robert and Julian and the rest of the guys and gals for their friendships. They promote healthy relationships in this branch of Elite (I am not sure how the other branches are like). Going to a BJJ gym like Elite is worth it if you can always look forward to meeting your classmates there. Bonus: They also have cardio kick boxing! I have not done that myself (I would but it's just overkill for me on top of what I have on my plate!) Overall, check them out and have fun! Coach Robert and Julian, (and pretty much all the guys/gals/teens) will make you feel at home. I have never regretted ever joining them and I will sorely miss them. I learned to be disciplined and to be able to take care of myself in all situations :-D

love this place! my daughter has been training here for 2+ yrs & is now an advanced 1st degree…read moreblack belt. the instructors are awesome & dedicated to their work. thanks guys...for your time & patience

This school is now called Baytown Tae Kwon Do. The facility is tired, worn out, and the air…read moreconditioning is often broken. The young instructors work well with others, owner can be a little rough on older students physically. Beware of the yearly contract they use, they will tell you they can stop it, they will say they WILL handle it, but they actually have NO power to do so, nor will the company they contract with cancel it unless the student dies or moves more than 25 miles. Documentation for either circumstance must be provided. If not, or you quit for any other reason, you are obligated to continue paying the entire year for instruction you dont receive. Ordering new uniforms can take months to receive, and we are still owed patches we have paid for last year. Tournaments do not always rank students equally, nor judge impartially. The mall the school is located in is dying, dirty, and dark. IMO pass this one by, you can definitely do better for yourself and your child.

Highly recommend!...both my grandsons enjoy coming and have learned so much about self defense,…read moreself-esteem, respect, and self-control all while having fun. They always look forward to MMA at Bushi Ban Seabrook.

From the owner: "Bushi Ban Martial Arts and Fitness is a martial arts system that combines the strong, time-tested…read moretraditional martial arts knowledge and techniques with the newest and most contemporary self defense, mixed martial arts, and physical fitness principles to create a complete system that builds strength, confidence and character in adults and children. All schools offer adult and children's martial arts programs, taught by certified and experienced Black Belt instructors, many recognized not only for their titled accomplishments in martial arts competitions but also for their professional dedication to teaching at the highest standards. Call today for a free scheduled demo class."

We have visited Pasadena Martial Arts several times now. All of the instructors and the sensei are…read morevery respectful and patient with children. If you live in the area, definitely check them out. This has definitely helped my child be more confident, disciplined, and interact with others in her age group outside of a traditional school environment. The parking is a tiny bit limited because this is part of a strip center, however, we usually do our best to arrive early and haven't had an issue.

Great Jujitsu school! The teacher (Sensei) is a great instructor that is not only skilled in…read moremartial arts, but in respect as well. He not only teaches Jujitsu, he teaches the children discipline, respect, good hygiene, like he would his own children. I highly recommend this place.

My boy has been going for a few months. It has been worth every cent! Very like able people and…read moregreat with the kids!

My nephew attends here and raves about it. The staff is great and they do such a good patient and…read moredisiplined job with him. He has grown leaps and bounds in self confidence. Thank you!

Best gym around! Family atmosphere with phenomenal coaching!! Its so much more than learning BJJ -…read moreand for the whole family! Highly recommend!!

Our six year old grandson Steven has been studying Jiu-jitsu here for 9 months now. He has ADHD and…read moreis autistic. I was worried about putting him in a program that could train him more skills to hurt others, since he has past anger issues, due to his ADHD. I am blown away on how much this has helped him with all of it. As for the business itself, all the instructors are awesome and very caring. They're the most passionate and patient group of individuals I've ever seen. Steven's special needs teachers at school must of taught them how to deal with kids, because I've seen them deal with it all of it and never lose their cool. One thing I love the most is how much they teach respect to the kids. More skilled kids are always drilled to help and take it easier on the less skilled people and it shows, no matter what age group I watched practice. I played many sports throughout my life and I wish I knew about Jiu-jitsu when I was younger. Thanks to all of the instructors for all they do, y'all are awesome.