Had a great class, coach felicia went over the basics of gaining control in a dangerous situation,…read moreand coach felicia took questions. The gym was sparkling clean and the instructor really took time to focus on each of us, she also taught us how to fall and her assistant matthew was also great .

Ronin MMA is an excellent place to drop in if you're out of town and needing that itch to train…read more Coach Felicia was very helpful and the whole gym was friendly and had a great atmosphere. I highly recommend them whether you are traveling and stopping by or if you're in the area and need a home gym to train.

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.

Excellent academy with great coaches. Facility is a legitimate place to train, kids or adults. On…read morethe coaches; they're just great people which is the most important part for a parent. However, they also happen to be top tier, positive, patient, challenging and stick to their expectations. I was a bit hesitant before we started due to the price... but it's on par with most places and the per class value is unbeatable. My sons can take combinations of bjj, wrestling, , muay Thai, etc. six days per week if they like. If you're on the fence, for yourself or your kids, I would highly encourage you to join. Ohana has become a second home for my sons.

Brought my son in for beginner class for first time. The place is clean and super professional. We…read moresat in on a kids class for awhile. They are amazing and patient instructors.

Boerne location is a joke. Coaches concentrate only on themselves and nobody else. Small mat with…read more16-18 students, they have no space to spar safely! No guidance at all. This was not our first school and the school we came from was one of the best in the country, in a different state. We've been with them for 6 years so it's not our first rodeo. Do not waste your money, coaches are not coaching. One wears dirty " white" Gi without a rush guard! Disgusting! No respect for mat, people are allowed to sit on it with their shoes on. Find a different location or school if you are serious about jiu jitsu.

I attended class for the first time this evening and was impressed with the gym facilities and…read moreProfessor instruction. The class was very informative and the Professor covered techniques throughly and provided ample practice time. Everyone was incredibly friendly and inviting. I felt very comfortable training with all the students and learned some great tips to improve my technique that I can use right away. I will absolutely be back!

welcoming and knowledgeable coaches with an environment that's is great for all skill levels.read more

Coaches are phenomenal here. I learn something new everyday coming here. Not only are the coaches…read moregreat, but the other members of the gym are awesome as well. Everyone helps everyone Like a KMA family

I've been training one-on-one with Olivier at Austin Fight Team and couldn't be happier. He knows…read morehow to push you to get better while still keeping the sessions focused on the core fundamentals of Muay Thai. Every session is a great workout, but more importantly, you leave feeling like you're building real technique. It's clear he's learned from some of the best in the world (Ask him about it!), which shows in the way he teaches. I'm glad I found him when I moved to Austin -- highly recommend his 1-on-1 sessions to anyone looking to improve fast with the right foundation.

When I saw that Olivier was doing 1:1 sessions I jumped at it. I felt very safe knowing it was…read moreoutside and we were masked (if preferred). I've been severely out of shape since Covid because the gyms shut down, and I didn't feel safe going into a gym once they did open up. I was at my absolute heaviest weight I'd ever been, and getting back into shape seemed daunting. With Olivier's help, I am now building muscle, upping my cardio, and shedding weight. He focused on technique above power, which was really important to me because I came in knowing absolutely nothing and of course I don't want to get injured. Now if anyone were to put me in a threatening position, I know I can knee them in the head, teep them, and/or give them a nice punch to the liver. I feel more confident in my abilities, and I feel like I have a healthier, better body.

We currently have a 4 and 9 year old attending both BJJ and Muay Thai. They are loving both…read moreactivities! Joe takes time individually with each student and is super calm with the kids. The kids are learning a lot and having fun. The facility is super clean and air conditioned. You do not have to sign up for a year before your kid have even started which, is helpful when starting something different and new for many kids. I highly recommend checking this place out!

If you're curious about Jiu Jitsu but feel totally intimidated by the sport, I can't recommend…read moreCoach Joe and Meta Martial Arts enough. I've been to some Jiu Jitsu gyms where everyone walks around puffed up and ready to dominate like they're training for the octagon next week. (At one of those gyms I actually left with a black eye and bruised rib during my trial week!) At Meta Martial Arts, Coach Joe was very patient with my inexperience. Even the other students had a great vibe to them, immediately making me feel welcomed. I have to say, Jiu Jitsu is definitely the best work out of my life. You leave somehow feeling completely drained of energy, but totally energized. I highly recommend giving Meta Martial Arts a try. If you've ever wanted to try the sport, this is the best place to get started and a great way to join a community of great people that are passionate and welcoming.

The best place in Austin to learn muay thai. Don't listen to the troll reviews. Been a member for…read morefour years and will continue to go until I cant anymore.

Great place, great vibes. Highly recommend over other places in town. Not sure why this is getting…read morereviews from people that have never been there but take it from actual people who come here.