Very easy going atmosphere! My son enjoyed the class. Sean is a great instructor and very…read moreknowledgeable!

From the owner: Kaizen Jiu Jitsu is a locally owned martial arts academy serving San Marcos and the surrounding…read morecommunities. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or refining skills you've built over years, you'll find programs rooted in decades of real instruction. The academy offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, USA Boxing, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts, Strength and Conditioning, Yoga / Chi Tea, Self-Defense, and dedicated classes for kids and Texas State University students.

My Son with ADHD has been coming for 9 months and he loves it. He is making friends and learning…read moreresponsibility and discipline. The coaches are amazing and really good with all ages even older kids like me. and I am 58.

These guys are amazing teachers to kids of all abilities. Our daughter has been studying here for…read moreyears.

My son and God-daughter like going to supreme. the coaches make the classes fun and engaging for…read moretheir young minds. Teaches discipline, respect for one another, and there's not losing just learning.

I started training here at 39 years old. At first, it was a way to just excersise and get fit, stay…read morefit. I was going to Gold's gym and wasn't pushing myself to get results. Fast forward 2 years, this gym has become more than a gym and more than a hobbies. It was become a passion and the gym a type of family I actually find intriguing enough to know outside of training. Now both of my daughters, (8 and 11), are training with me. Between our classes, friends and competitions we do, the confidence I've seen in my girls alone is worth it. I havent stuck with a single gym this long before, and I'm not leaving anytime soon. Do yourself a favor, and just try it. It's worth it. ​

Hands down, the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in New Braunfels. Period. I had the privilege to…read moretrain with NBTC while I was working in the NB area for about 6 months. Mark employs a full time coach with world class accolades backed by a friendly environment where everyone feels like they are part of a community and the community strives to get better. I have trained at dozens of Jiu Jitsu gyms in my 8 years of experience. Without a doubt this was my favorite gym that I got to call home on the road and can't wait to come back, visit, and roll. If you're looking for self defense, exercise, competition community, sense of belonging... stop looking. When I got to the NB area... I already did the looking for you by trying other gyms... just go here you won't regret it.

New Braunfels Training Center is a great place to train, whether you've never done any type of…read morephysical activity before or have done martial arts for most of your life. Brazilian jiu jitsu is a martial art that teaches ground fighting techniques and is a great way to get and stay fit. Professor Dalua and the other instructors at NBTC really know how to teach, and they are more than willing to answer questions. They have created a really great environment at NBTC where everyone from the newest student to the seasoned competitor can enjoy classes. NBTC offers classes for kids as young as four, as well as a women's only class, in addition to the regular evening and day classes. I encourage those interested to come by and try it out for yourself!

I trained with at Diaz Martial Arts for around 9 years. When I started I never imagined how it…read morewould change my life. I began training at the age of thirteen and I was terrible, I'd flop on the ground and complain about doing any exercise at all, but it's hard to keep quitting week after week, especially when you have instructors, who you admire, encouraging you every time you think you can't keep going. The first year was tough, I was the type of student most places would have given up on and asked to leave, but not here, all three Diaz brothers just kept encouraging me until I started believing it too. I felt more confident in my everyday life, in school, with homework, my focus and discipline improved, but most importantly I began to do things that I thought would be impossible (not anything like mystical whatnot) but when I started its hard to imagine how out of shape and not physically active I was, I believed for me push-ups were impossible, but I was doing them 30-50 non-stop. A few years later when I was about a month away from testing for my first degree blackbelt I ruptured my ACL while sparring with my friend. Most people wouldn't return after an injury like this, but I had seen a change in my life and I wasn't going to stop changing for the better. Almost every week I would drive down there and just watch the classes, because I didn't want to be behind when I got back to training, after 6 months of thinking I just hurt my knee, not knowing what actually happened, I ask my mom about getting an MRI and find my ACL was ruptured and I needed surgery, 6 months after the surgery the doctors and physical therapists clear me for training again, I couldn't wait, I get back to class with new vigor, a few months later I earned my blackbelt, but I wasn't content with just a blackbelt, I wanted to effect people in a positive way, similar to how I was effected. I asked about becoming an instructor, and I started helping in classes, holding pads, encouraging students, and helping to maintain focus on the lesson, eventually I started taking my own group in the classes, and then leading the whole class. Me in front of a group of people teaching was a big deal, I had a crippling fear of public speaking and I hated being the center of attention, but martial arts gave me the confidence to be in front of people speaking and being the center of attention, so much that in all my college courses, any group presentation, I request the speaking role. I taught there for about 6 years. It was the most amazing experience, being able to watch over the years as children that I taught learned, grew, and changed from shy, soft spoken, generally uncomfortable in front of people, to strong, confident, blackbelts. About a year ago I moved to get married, and I had to leave the school, I moved about 2 hours away, just far enough to be too far to drive, especially through traffic, on a regular basis. I didn't want to give up my training though, I've been looking at martial arts schools in my area and there hasn't been a single one that compares, most places keep to one discipline, generally Olympic Tae Kwon Do, BJJ, Krav Maga, Karate, etc., but I'm so used to DMA where they teach all of these. Most places where I currently live the instructor stands in front of the class and yells commands and if the students don't understand it, there will be some punishment of push-ups or additional exercises, or they won't test, but when I learned how to teach we were taught to encourage the students, even if everything else was wrong with how they were doing a technique, find the one thing they were doing right and praise them for that, we were taught how to positively criticize and correct, how to make the workouts engaging and enjoyable, even though you're sweating and breathing heavy, you're laughing and wanting to keep going. I have been looking for a school for over a year, and I can't find anything close to DMA, if it were possible I would make the 2+ hour drive daily just to take an hour long class at DMA, because they not only know how to help you reach your goals, they know how to get you to realize goals you didn't know you had. If you're wanting to train, or to get your children into martial arts, which I would recommend for anyone, I couldn't recommend a better place with better instructors, they are hard working, dedicated to the your success, motivated to help you reach your goals inside and out of the dojo, continuously training in various disciplines to bring more techniques and skills to their students, they believe in the training because they are products of the training, and they really care about your success, not just in martial arts, but in everything else. If you want to get an idea of how the students feel about the school, Yelp probably isn't the best place, I'd say go to the school around 4-7pm Monday through Friday, and ask the parents/students after classes, what they think, you won't be disappointed.

Though I've been here for a short 3 months, I can testify for this gym. The instructors are…read moreknowledgable and patient. Other gyms I feel like I was left to figure everything out, which made my progress slow. Since I started at Diaz Martial arts, I've recieved great instruction and have been able to build my jiujitsu game faster. The fellow students as well are very respectful and it's always a pleasure to roll with them. They take great care of us and I feel safe here.

Enrolling our 10-year-old daughter at SBG New Braunfels has been a truly life-changing decision…read more After trying four other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in the area, we finally found the perfect fit here. Since joining, we have seen a massive shift in her confidence and assertiveness. Beyond the mats, she has learned the true importance of discipline. The "ripple effect" of her training has been felt across our entire household; she has started stepping up in so many ways and now finds her daily chores and responsibilities to be more meaningful as they align with the monthly character development lessons. SBG runs a wonderful program. They are incredibly intentional--it's not just about the technique, but about the overall growth of the individual. The coaches/ staff are all fantastic, and the facilities are always clean and welcoming. We 100% recommend SBG and love being a part of this family! Our only regret is that we didn't start sooner.

As a retired combat athlete and former pro-wrestler, I decided to take up yoga and jiu jitsu to…read morekeep active. Coaches Mike and Kaylee have been incredible! The tribe they have built through providing a safe place for people of all ages and skill levels is just incredible, patient, and kind. Even though some things are challenging for me as an amputee, they help me figure out how to adapt and overcome my challenges. The quality of the jiu jitsu coaching is exceptional, and the yoga (an awesome form of Korean stretching performed on the floor) has helped me maintain my mobility and improved my flexibility beyond what physical therapy offered.

They are welcoming and fun! The facility is clean and everyone is professional. Go check then out.read more

Great martial arts school for BJJ and Kickboxing. Professors and coaches are great teachers and…read moremore importantly great humans. No egos. Love this place and highly recommend it.

uuumm, is it normal for a class to be taught by two black belts here?! It was fun to watch…read moreProfessor Andrade teaching the Tiny champs and little champs. He's got a lot of personality and charisma. Will sure be back to visit!

What a Fantastic Place!! I just moved to the Buda area and I was looking for a new gym to call…read morehome; Professor Lance and Professor Max welcomed me with open arms to their state of the art Jiu-jitsu Academy. There is a lot of mat space, everyone is very welcoming and friendly. Ample parking out front, shower, changing room, water dispenser, high ceiling. This place is NICE!! Whether you are looking for a new hobby or jiu-jitsu is your life, Gracie Barra Buda is the place to be.