Sensei Alec and Sensei Miles are outstanding instructors who genuinely care about their students…read more Their holistic approach to martial arts--strengthening mind, body, and spirit in every individual--is a refreshing change from most schools. This is the real deal: a true local gem. I can't recommend it highly enough. Words don't do it justice--just go see (and feel) the difference for yourself.

I have been attending Krav Maga and Brazilian Jujitsu classes at The Mat for quite a while now. The…read moreinstructors are great and very patient. Overall, it is an excellent place for people of all ages to work.

TL;DR version: great instruction, excellent value!…read more It can be very difficult to find a good place to train in martial arts. Some places focus purely on getting money out of their students, others try to teach "modernized" or "distilled" martial arts, some take themselves too seriously and some have an awesome combination of the above. Rockhold Karate is not such a place. Master Rockhold is very knowledgable and you can tell he has been doing martial arts for a long time. He has a passion for martial arts and gladly shares what he knows with all his students. His classes are fun, but he always challenges students while ensuring that their technique and form is correct so don't that they don't hurt themselves, something that's very easy to do in martial arts. In addition the classes have fitness and conditioning built in, but it never feels like you're "working out." As someone that's out of shape and in dire need to get in shape his classes are having a very noticeable positive effect on my health and energy levels. The value for what you get at Rockhold Karate is great as the schedule is very good as a working professional.

We signed up our daughter who became interested in Karate and we couldn't be more pleased with…read moreRockhold Karate! We've seen her practice at home on her own without being asked and her confidence grow in just a couple of months. We're so happy we found the right place for our daughter.

Sensei Chip is a great instructor and allows all ages and abilities. He focuses on respect,…read moretechnique, and skill, not a bunch of belts that don't mean much. When you earn a belt in his class, you know he thinks you're ready. Both my son and I signed up for the class and have been attending for a year. We have both advanced and gone to tournaments (something I would have said was flat impossible 18 months ago) and done well.

Sensei Chip is a wonderful instructor. I am very glad that my daughter has begun going to this…read moreclass (north location) in addition to the classes held in the south location. She has grown as an individual physically, and in terms of cognitive development (focus, concentration, attention etc) since she began learning karate from Sensei Chip in September 2013. Sensei Chip is dedicated to his children; he puts his heart and soul into training his kids and making them the best they can be. He is a no nonsense person, who calls it as it is. He does not like to waste time or fool around in his class. His honesty and diligence in training his kids is wonderful to see. I could not be happier with the classes and/or my daughter in Sensei Chip's class. He is dedicated, hardworking and it shows. Take a chance, visit his south or north location, you will not be disappointed.

AKA is the best! Regardless of your age or skill level, Austin Karate Academy will welcome you with…read moreopen arms, and give you a heck of a workout! I've had to dig deep and push myself harder than I ever have before, and I've made a lot of great friends along the way. Especially as a young adult, there are a lot of distractions in life, but the instructors and students have helped me develop my focus and better myself as a person. Tang Soo!

We've had a fantastic experience at AKA. A neighbor has been going there for several years (she is…read morenow a black belt), so we knew they were good people. Signed my 8yo son up almost a year ago, and I joined a few months ago. The instructors are fantastic -- they really push and challenge the students, but in a very respectful way, never condescending. They will particularly challenge kids who are not listening or behaving respectfully, but again will do so in a respectful way. At the beginner level, it's mostly kids (I believe that's the case at most studios) with a handful of adults, but don't be fooled into thinking it's going to be easy! They do a great job of catering to a range of skill levels in the class. As someone in his mid-40s, I get a great workout and have increased my strength, flexibility, and stamina even in just a few months. The main instructor (a 3rd degree black belt) has an INCREDIBLE amount of energy and passion and really gets everyone fired up, and he knows every student by name, and greets them by name as they enter the studio. I highly recommend AKA, for kids and adults alike. It has been a great journey learning karate with my son and being able to practice together outside of class. Several of the adults there also have kids in the studio and they joined because they've seen the quality of the program over the years. Join AKA, you'll love it!

My 8 year old daughter loves going to PMA. The instructors and staff are very knowledgeable and…read morefriendly. The welcome package is well equipped for students to start from the get go the uniform and equipment is all included. The classes are not too big right now so each student gets 1:1 attention. Great program to teach student respect, responsibilities and self defense.

PMA is awesome. My 3yr old joined 2 weeks ago and he loves it. Teachers are very patient.read more

We LOVE Premier Martial Arts in Cedar Park!! My son started in 2022, and it's been one of the best…read moredecisions we've made for him. He has had a number of instructors, and they've all added to his coffer of martial arts knowledge on his way to his black belt. The current lead instructor (Mr Mike) is a dedicated fourth degree black belt who is pouring into these students with skill, knowledge, and relational currency that is paying in dividends. I have seen so much growth in so many students at the dojo this year. It's been a great confidence booster too! Honestly I've been pretty enamored with all the instructors we've experienced over the last (nearly) two years. We began our journey into PMA as a means to add more physical activity and discipline into our kid's lives, and it has been exceeding our expectations ever since. If you are looking for a way to incorporate exercise that is accompanied by fun (first and foremost), friendships, and future awesomeness, this is the place for you (yes they have adult classes too) and your family!

We love Premier! I have yet to find another place that takes 3 year olds and they are amazing with…read morethe way they encourage the littles yet set boundaries! As a teacher/mom I couldn't be more impressed

This is a great place!! It's very well taken care of and a comfortable place to be at! The owners…read moreare wonderful and very family oriented! They also have great classes for all ages!

New to the classes but have had a very good experience so far. The people are kind and attentive as…read morewell as accepting to all the children. You can tell the children enjoy being here. Very nice family run business.

Sensei Moises Quintero is great with the kids. We are lucky we found this class. I highly…read morerecommend his karate class.

I started training in iaijutsu back in spring of 2021, right at the beginning I was impressed by…read morepositive energy and attention to minute details during the class, since then I continued and although still a beginner made quite a bit or progress thanks to Sensei Burkett patient and deliberate teaching style. Seeing great deal of other dojos in last few years, signing up for iaijutsu at Cedar Park Dojo was a great choice.