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    Master Palacios ATA Martial Arts

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    Not a member but i did meet Master Palacios the other night. very sweet and clearly cares for her students.

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    Annette Palacios is an awesome instructor and a great martial artist.

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    Tactical Arts Academy

    Tactical Arts Academy

    5.0
    (12 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    I fully admit this review is being written in my honeymoon period of getting into the gym. But…read morehere goes anyway. Two weeks ago, I was out running errands and saw the sign for Tactical Arts Academy. I also saw that it was almost exactly halfway between my office and home. So, I went to their website to see what they could do for me -- someone who's never been able to commit to exercise and who hasn't ever been able to find a fitness program they could tolerate enough. Leslie replied to my web inquiry quickly and we met the next day to discuss my situation. I told him my big fear was that I am massively out of shape. He explained that's why I was there. We discussed CrossFit and how the workouts can be scaled to meet someone's level. I decided to give it a try. My first three sessions have been one-on-one to learn how to do CrossFit safely. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sore. Ibuprofen can fix that. But after each session, I come away feeling that I've accomplished something. Here's what I can tell you though. Leslie and Sergio, the two instructors, are beyond supportive. I feel encouraged and like I'm making headway. They're patient with newbies like me. And there's virtually no pressure. You're encouraged and pushed, but it's not boot camp. There's no drill instructor yelling at you. It's more like being mentored. And it's pushing me into fitness. There's no pressure to buy stuff. There's no long term contracts either. And heck, the gym is climate controlled and out of the elements so weather isn't an excuse. They offer CrossFit classes both at lunch and after work. Martial arts and self defense are in the evening if that's something you want to pursue as well. For once, I honestly feel I can keep up a commitment to being fit. If that keeps up, I'm going to have to ask Yelp for a one time exception to allow for a six star review.

    I made sure to wait before writing a review to make sure it wasn't just the "i'm getting back in…read moreshape" craze of starting at a new gym. I've been working out here for the strength training classes since March, and it's been simply amazing. Bottom line up front: I've made amazing improvements in skill and strength and have lost around 18 lbs so far. TAA didn't do all of that, but Leslie and Sergio make this place a fun and engaging environment where you can achieve realistic goals. It's a great space with an open floor plan. The format of the work outs take off a lot of the pressure of trying to squeeze a bunch of work into an hour. Everyone who works out there is just like you: just trying to get back in shape - not some yelling raging meat head. I highly recommend Tactical Arts Academy for anyone who is looking for a low stress workout to get into their weekly routine.

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    Arm lock in the Indonesian Silat class.
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    Fight Factory Jiu-jitsu

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    4.8
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    I have experiences with other gyms, both as 'home' gyms and as a visitor. My focus is on Gi…read morejiu-jitsu and while the schedule here is geared more towards the No-gi side, the quality of instruction is very high. The classes I've attended the most are the morning classes Professor Davis definitely has a lot of high level moves and concepts but breaks it down so that it's scaffolded to all levels. He's literally said 'you can stop here if you're comfortable.' He's also very accessible, both as an instructor and just as a human being. There isn't a rigid formality here so if you have a question or are frankly, lost like I frequently am you can just stop and ask for help without being afraid of being 'that guy.' I had to pause due to surgery/recuperating and it was as easy pausing my billing and being told if I needed more time to just let them know. I'm looking forward to get back on the mats and start training again-where I'm definitely going to have to ask a lot of questions.

    My son was interested in jiu-jitsu, so we went to Brazilian Fight Factory (BFF) and signed him up…read morefor what was explained to me as a six-month series of classes. Unfortunately, what followed was a frustrating experience involving billing issues, poor communication, and a complete lack of consideration for the customer. During the first month, I was charged an additional $238 outside of what I understood to be the contract. I complained, and the money was ultimately returned to me through Venmo. Looking back, that should have been my first red flag. My son initially enjoyed the classes, but he was one of the only older kids in his class. I would not recommend this gym for children over 8 and under 14 based on our experience with the age mix and instruction. He also became increasingly uncomfortable with being regularly paired with girls. Jiu-jitsu necessarily involves close physical contact and being in another person's personal space, and this became a genuine concern for my son. I raised this concern directly with BFF's administrative representative, Ani, as well as the coach. I was told that my son was not yet big enough for the general class. I communicated to both of them that we intended to stop attending because the program was no longer comfortable or appropriate for him. I was perfectly willing to honor what I understood to be the six-month agreement. In fact, I accepted paying the sixth month even though my son attended zero classes during that month. I did not ask for a refund or an exception. I believed in honoring an agreement in good faith, and BFF therefore received $238 for a month in which it provided no services to my son because the gym could not comfortably accommodate him. Then I discovered the billing had continued. When I reviewed my credit card statement, I found that I had been charged for three additional months, totaling another $714, despite my having already had two conversations with the administrative representative about ceasing classes. At no point during those conversations was I told that I needed to submit a separate written cancellation request in order to prevent continued billing. When I escalated the issue to the owner, rather than taking responsibility for the failure of his employees to clearly communicate the cancellation procedure, he was adamant about enforcing what I consider a grossly disproportionate financial burden on the customer--leaving me out over $900 for services my son did not receive. What is particularly troubling is that the owner chose to hide behind a contract and cancellation procedure that I was not furnished a copy of, rather than recognizing that I had clearly communicated my intention to discontinue the classes to two employees and had already willingly paid for a month of unused services in good faith. My experience with BFF has left me with serious concerns about its billing practices, customer communication, and the way management treats customers when there is a dispute. If you choose to do business with Brazilian Fight Factory, I strongly recommend reviewing every charge on your credit card and getting every cancellation instruction in writing. Do not assume that telling their staff you are discontinuing classes is sufficient. Get confirmation of the cancellation procedure and documentation of the cancellation.

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    AMP BJJ Northwest Hills

    AMP BJJ Northwest Hills

    5.0
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    0.6 mi

    What an incredible experience! My 4yo daughter absolutely loved the whole class. Coach Bree greeted…read moreus as soon as we walked in and got her set up for class. Coach Chris S included her in every event and walked her through the technical aspects of each discipline. Coach Chris B shifted her way when she got hung up on the next step. It was just an awesome time. She is excited about going back and was even practicing with her stuffies at home.

    From the owner: At AMP BJJ - Northwest Hills, we’re more than just a martial arts academy—we’re a Family Training…read moreCenter dedicated to helping individuals of all ages grow in confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills. Our game-based learning approach makes training fun and engaging while ensuring practical skill development. We prioritize flexibility with sibling-friendly scheduling, no long-term contracts, and a supportive community that welcomes beginners and experienced martial artists alike. Whether you're looking for kids' Jiu-Jitsu, adult training, or self-defense classes, AMP BJJ provides a positive, high-energy environment where students thrive. Come experience the AMP BJJ difference—where martial arts meet lifelong skills, friendships, and fun!

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    Coaches Bree, Chris S., and Chris B. oversee the classes goodbye formation.
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    Archetype Boxing Club

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    I had a fantastic experience with Fight Camp at Archetype. The program challenged me physically and…read morementally and helped me make changes in my life that I honestly didn't think were possible when I first walked through the door. Sean, Tyson, and Jeremy each brought something different to my training, and I learned a tremendous amount from all of them. The workouts are demanding, and you're surrounded by people who are there to work with and support you. If you're looking for a place that will challenge you, push your conditioning, and give you a real introduction to boxing, I highly recommend Archetype! Five stars, without hesitation.

    Archetype Boxing Packs a Punch…read more I waltzed into this gym a couple of years ago not really knowing what to expect. I've taken a bunch of classes in everything from hip hop to making rugs. But fitness places I'm a little more discerning. What would I be learning? Are the coaches any good? What's the vibe like? Archetype delivers on all fronts. If you're an experienced boxer and or fitness fanatic, you'll love it. If you're an absolute beginner (me) you'll learn to do stuff you've never done. And everyone there is super duper nice. The workout is a brisk 45 mins and you will be learning new stuff every day. The space is clean, plenty of parking, and the gear is great. They hold these Fight Camps which are a really great way to change your body while learning something new. The coaches are top notch and have the experience and welcoming disposition that is really nice to be around. If you want to try out boxing or have been doing it your entire life, I can't recommend this place enough. You will work hard and you will have a blast.

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    Aikido of Austin

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    4.1
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    Great community of people. The leadership team sets a good standard of how to treat everyone who…read morewalks into the dojo. Each person I've encountered has been welcoming and seems to genuinely care about others. This makes sense given the entire ethos of the martial art is focused minimizing harm to achieve resolution/ harmony. The dojo and its members do a great job of embodying this spirit. I reached out via email asking to learn more about the dojo. I was promptly encouraged to stop by for a class to watch. Beginner classes are currently on Wednesday nights at 6pm, and from my understanding, anyone is welcome given advance notice. A general rule seems to be that your first class is free to participate in, and you are welcome to watch a few classes for free too. From there, the membership is rather affordable, especially given the class options. The Wednesday night classes are the best place to start, however I've attended classes at all different times since I've started. It's my understanding the dojo has become more organized following Covid. The website was updated, payments and signups were transitioned to a new system, and email contact has become consistent.

    I over all didn't have a terrible experience. I do reccomend that having someone training MMA needs…read moreto be kept away from ACC students and women even if he is also an ACC student. It's not necessary to get bruises from your opponent. I was bruised badly and one of my friends took a hit from him that made her bite her tongue and painfully compress an impacted wisdom tooth. That is crap calling injury monkey bites. The sob needs his head stuck through the sheet rock. Aikido was interesting but I witnessed the instructor in a hateful act when a former student stopped by. If you get injured by the MMA guy from ACC please go to the dean with it. Sparring shouldn't be cheap shots taken on women students and ACC has other options if they looked hard enough.

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