I have been going to Lone Star since 2014. I'm now 78 years old, and I can't think of a better way…read moreto stay in shape. Shawn pays very close attention to ability and safety.

Fantastic karate dojo! Shawn and Caroline are top-notch professionals and really care about the…read moresafety, development and wellbeing of their students. I highly recommend Lone Star Karate & Self Defense.

My wife and I practiced shotokan karate for many years and we wanted our kids to learn the same…read moredoctrine as we did, after moving to texas we could not find yet a real shotokan karate dojo until now (believe me we tried several places). My kids have been part of the Ganbaru family for a few months now, and they enjoy every class and love their Sensei. The class is well organized. All kids get to participate and learn. They use real Japanese Karate terminology. The instructors are knowledgeable and you can tell their love for the art. They teach traditional shotokan karate. I recommend this place 100%.

From the owner: Welcome to Ganshin Dojo, where we honor the tradition of Japanese Shōtōkan Karate-Dō. The name…read moreGanshin was inspired by Hanshi Luis Ganhao, who combined elements from previous dojo names like Ganbaru and Zanshin to form "GanShin," which best reflects the spirit that defines their essence. When separated into two kanji ideograms, "Gan" 頑 means stubborn, determined, strong-willed, and "Shin" 心 means heart, spirit. Together, they convey a powerful meaning for our karate-dō dojo: "a determined, firm, and resolute heart and spirit," embodying our philosophy of perseverance and discipline in the pursuit of mastery. At Ganshin Dojo, we are committed to preserving the authentic techniques and principles of Shōtōkan, guiding our students to not only develop physical power but also to build strength of character. Our motto, "mastery through practice, power with purpose, excellence in character," reflects our core belief that true karate is about more than just skill—it's about cultivating the mind, body, and spirit. Join us in this exciting journey to unlock your potential and become part of a tradition that inspires greatness!

I started about a year and a half ago and still have a long way to go. It's hard work but very…read morerewarding. I highly recommend these classes for all age groups ( I'm 65) and going strong. The classes have helped immensely with strength, coordination and my weight loss program. Sansei even offer a weeks worth of free classes so you can come and try it out. Hope to see you there soon!

My wife and I have been attending Traditional Karate Center for over a year and TKC is simply the…read morebest. Sensei Ramon Veras and his team are extremely experienced, encouraging, and treat every student with respect. TKC teaches traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate which is very difficult to find. I feel fortunate that TKC and Sensei Ramon are so great at what they do and that they are so close to where I live. I trained in a different martial arts style some years ago but my experience at Traditional Karate Center has been so much better. Sensei Ramon truly puts quality first. He wants every student to really learn and understand what they are doing. Students advance only when they are ready and when they show proficiency in their skills. As a result, each time you advance a belt level a true sense of accomplishment is felt, because you met the high standards that were set. If you want to learn real Okinawan martial arts and truly apply what you are taught, you can't do better than Traditional Karate Center.

Very good!My son likes the class,he learns karate here about two years.the teachers are very nice.read more

Great place! This dojo has room for all ages and skill levels. Large practice area and parking…read moreplace. My son has been going for four years and has great admiration and respect for the Sensei Tavakoli. Regular opportunity for advancement and competition with other dojos in the Houston and surrounding areas.

After staying home with my daughter for her first two years, she has clung onto me and has had a…read morevery hard time being with anyone other than me and my husband. I decided to enroll her at Black Belt to help her with the transition of me returning to work and her beginning day care. I'll admit, at first it was tough. She cried during every class at the dojo, but Mr. Reyes was still willing to work with her. I saw progress with each visit. In about two months, she went from her first class where she was running off the mat back into my arms to her most recent class where she was laughing and enjoying herself with the instructors and other kids. I've never been able to drop her off anywhere without tears. In this past week, she stayed with her grandmother and spent time in the church nursery. Both instances, she had a smile on her face when I walked out of the door. I know this is due to her time at Black Belt. Although her progress at the dojo felt slow, witnessing her progress in other areas of her life proves that she has actually made some big strides. I am very thankful to Mr. Reyes for continuing to work with her when I know that other instructors would not have accepted the challenge.

great experience, we love it. Our kids look forward to juju Jitsu every Tuesday and Thursday. I'm…read moreso glad they take two-year-olds.

This place is amazing!!!!! Just spectacular!!! Sensei Daniel, the karate instructor that works with…read moremy daughters, has so much patience and then some! Daniel created a karate class designed specifically for children with special needs and it is a wonderful class!!!!!

From the owner: Our fitness center is here to be a fun place for the whole family. We are mainly a karate school,…read morebut also provide other fitness classes like Pilates, Zumba and more! We know how hard it can be for busy parents to get their kids to all their after school activities, so our goal is to have something each kid can be passionate about. And mom can take Pilates or yoga class while kids enjoy their time with trained professionals! We're not just for kids though - adults can join in on the fun with our adult lessons as well. Opening soon! Give us a call now to learn more about you how can get involved.

Been a student for 5+ years. Great place to study Traditional Okinawa Goju-Ryu. This is…read moreKarate-jutsu, not Karate-Do like the other guys. We teach self-defense, not how to win trophies. Okinawa Karate center is authentic Okinawa Goju-Ryu. Kyoshi Mcmains pushes you to the limit EVERY practice and he also teaches practical techniques. He also teaches Hokama Family Kobudo and is authorized to teach Yamanni Chinen Ryu Kobujutsu. Great school, again don't get fooled by those McDojos out there...come to an authentic Okinawa Dojo, Kyoshi Mcmains has over 45 years of experience.

From the owner: All classes are taught by Shihan Rusty McMains. Shihan McMains, 8th Degree Black Belt, Kyoshi, is…read morethe highest ranked Black Belt in the North America KenShiKai Okinawa Gojuryu Karatejutsu Kubukutsu Association, 2nd only to Shihan Luis Morales, 10th Degree Black Belt and Chief Instructor/Director NA KenShiKai.

LIFE CHANGING!!! In…read morean era plagued by the sedentary lifestyle that has been encouraged by the focus, necessity, and preoccupation with technology at home, in school, and at the workplace, it has become increasingly important to proactively search out physical and mental activity away from television, computers, and smart devices. At Henderson's Martial Arts they easily fulfill this need, but also offer SO MUCH MORE! At Henderson's Martial Arts you and yours will not only recieve high level Taekwondo and/or Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu instruction by their TOP NOTCH instructors (I've never seen such a highly qualified and experienced group before in my life), but you'll also benefit from their strong and supportive community of students, staff, and instructors who become more family than acquaintances! You'll learn your martial arts, for sure, but you'll also learn self-motivation, determination, discipline, respect, loyalty, confidence, teamwork, and how to overcome adversity! As a health and fitness professional, as well as a husband and father of martial artists, I wholeheartedly recommend Henderson's Martial Arts for those who want to learn LEGIT Taekwondo or Jiu-Jitsu, are looking for a place to find activities and exercise towards better health/fitness in a motivating and fun way, or are looking for a path to build strong character and life skills for their children!!! -Benjamin Kopp M.S., PES, CPT

I can't BELIEVE anyone would rate Sr. Master Henderson and the GTMA family anything less than 5…read morestars... My son started training here back in 2012. Our work schedules were so busy we had to take him out and we regretted that decision for as long as our schedules kept us away. Fortunately for my son, we are back in the GTMA family and it is the most fun and most rewarding experience we have in his and our lives! Spend time with Henderson's Martial Arts and your child will learn life lessons and priceless values such as... Honor Loyalty Discipline Agility Determination Character Confidence Persistence Commitment Integrity Attitude Teamwork Trust Accountability Patience Focus Goal setting Accomplishment Humbleness Graciousness Strength Conditioning Healthiness Perseverance This is our favorite past time, and as a Former Active Duty Marine, I can assure you... These are lessons that Henderson's Martial Arts will instill in your child, or in you (because they do also train us adults too!) I can't BELIEVE anyone would rate Sr. Master Henderson and the GTMA family anything less than 5 stars ~Loyalty above all else... Except Honor~