Update: The Killeen location on Rancier gets 4 stars for providing information. Sifu Earl was very accommodating and provided information on their programs. I would definitely recommend others to check out the Rancier location. The Harker Heights location gets 1-star, and the earlier review still applies. When I went by the Harker Heights location--it is closer to my home--to get information on classes and costs and was told I would have to pay $20 for an introductory course and BASIC information on classes, cost and schedule. Watched the instructor leave his class standing around unattended while he went to his car to get more practice swords. No a very professional look for a martial arts school. The evening class at the Harker Heights location supposedly teaches all ages, 5 and up, to include grown ups. But they were playing a silly game of blind man's bluff with a foam sword as I walked up to the school. If I was an adult taking a class there I would think that a waste of my time and money. Most martial arts schools offer a product (a martial arts style) that draws students to the school. Students who want to study a style just want to know when, where, and how much. Silly games of withholding information turn serious students off. read more

Just signed my child up for classes her. We had an orientation to start. The sifu there is energetic, personable and funny. He is very informative of what is offered and made it a family experience. My child started classes the next evening and she loves it . It's great for all ages . The school teaches core values such as respect and discipline . The sign up process is straightforward and easy to follow. The studio is clean and inviting . They are also accommodating to your schedule. All around it is great experience for your children and they will have fun doing it. read more

My son attended classes here for about 9/10 months(started in January/February '14). He was excited about learning and my husband and I were happy that he was becoming more disciplined and outspoken. The classes were from 4:30-5:15/5:30. Fast foward to October/November '14, my husband had been deployed for 5 months and I was solely taking our son to these classes. My son and I showed up for his scheduled class and noticed there was only one other parent/child there with us. An attendant who works the front desk told us after 15 minutes of waiting that they had changed the class schedule and it now started an hour later than normal. When I asked the attendant why wasn't I told at last week's classes she responded with "Oh we've been calling parents. You didn't receive a call?". Apparently not. When I asked if there would be earlier classes I was told I would have to speak with my son's teacher Mr. Henderson. In the meantime, I decided to wait since I was already out, for the new class time to begin and went to a store nearby where I ran into another parent whose child attended. When I informed her of the time change, she was confused, upset she hadn't recieved a phone call stating the time change, and stated she would have to cancel her child's classes. When I spoke with Mr. Henderson about any other earlier classes during the week. I was asked "Why". Which I found rude. Nevertheless, I informed him my son has other activities at that time which are dedicated to academics not sports which I had no intention of changing as well as the ending time being too late for us. Mr.Henderson stated he would "look into it". After 2 weeks of him "looking into it", I asked the rereceptionist if any earlier times had become available and she stated she didn't know. I emailed the institute my displeasure and asked for an email or phone call back so we could come to some sort of agreement as well as their headquarters address. No response. My husband recieved a phone call asking if he planned to continue our son's membershipped and he answered in the negative. A few days ago we recieved a letter stating we owe a remaining balance which we will not pay. Take your child elsewhere, the hassle they put you through and confusion is not worth the money paid. read more

I don't recommend this business. We went for one year and paid for the whole masters path up front. Then Covid happened, they decreased their days of classes to Monday and Wednesday only. Pre Covid it was Monday through Thursday. Well, we can only do Tuesdays and Thursdays. I've asked several times when the other days will be added back and the owner said, it's basically up to us to refer people and get their numbers up so they can open four days a week. No sir, that is not my responsibility. My child hasn't been back since July. Mind you we paid $5,000 up front to get all the way to her black belt. We used only a portion of that. She still has a ways to go. Well when looking at posts online he has opened four days a week, and didn't bother informing us. Even when I've asked several times about the additional classes being added back. I mean why would he? He already got our money. This company is about money, not about the children. There are better companies and I do not recommend this one. They have multiple locations. Our location was the Harker Heights studio. But it's the same guys that own the business. Also, every year they have a "sale" for extended classes if you pay all these high fees. They continue to try to get more money from you. It's actually a blessing that they don't want us back. Because I don't want to be associated with a company like this. Keep the money Martial Zen. read more

I don't recommend getting started with this group! This is the same group that hold classes in Cedar Park. I signed my granddaughter and her father up specifically for Saturday classes. I was told they do offer Sat. Classes.. guess what after 2 classes.. they no longer offer Sat. Classes, only Wed. and Fri. now. Their "free" uniforms is also not what it seems. 1st orientation..2 classes later my granddaughter didn't get her uniform, her daddy did but not my 8 year old granddaughter..I was told because so many others signed up?? After classes were canceled because the people who run Cedar Park were going on vacation.. and then rescheduled All Saturday classes.. and if you aren't active on Social Media and constantly check their group messaging.. You won't know until you show up they've canceled. I asked for a refund because the schedule doesn't fit our needs.. nor has my granddaughter received her uniform and was told NO! Beginners need consistency to be able to retain what they've learned.. This is not Consistent. Find someplace else!! read more

I have enjoyed my martial arts training here very much. It has changed my life. I am excited for class every week.

Very underhanded and deceitful business practices. Thought I was under a free trial but signed a contract. I signed the contract at the time of the appointment because we had the intention to enroll in the school. After the exorbitant cost of the masters program was revealed, I decided to withdrawal. My child had only attended 5 classes. The institute stated I was under contract and obligated to pay, I thought we were under the free trial. Needless, Martial Zen refuses to concede there was a lack of communication and provide good customer service and cancel the contract without penalty. I have learned the hard way to ask very specific questions and get ALL costs at the initial appointment. If Martial Zen were willing to provide good customer service I would not be an unhappy customer. But because they are more concerned with money, I will tell everyone who asks NOT to attend this school. read more

See my tip.... Run away from this business. They've had numerous business names because they are so untrustworthy. If they owners had changed, of course I wouldn't post this. But it's the same two guys that own this business, but when we were there the name of the business was America's Martial Arts. We were an active duty military family when we lived there. read more

Responded to an ad for free lesson on Facebook. When we went in, they asked for a credit card as part of the paperwork for the lesson. Also offered a 50% discount on the uniforms. Made us a do a family session which we weren't particularly interested in, and then we found out that the prices for their membership was out of our price range. Later, I found out they had already charged me for uniforms, and when I contacted them and asked for a refund, they told me that I misunderstood and that I paid for uniforms to get a free week of lessons, which is not what I was told. I also did not sign anything authorizing them to charge my credit card for uniforms. After the initial message, they have subsequently ignored me, including a request to speak to their Sifu about why his "zen" based business is engaged in shady business practices and ripping off service members. Terribly unprofessional and dishonest. Avoid this place at all costs if you want your children to truly learn zen principles. read more