I was able to attend an open mat on New Year's Eve. I saw a post on instagram and reached out via…read moretext. I heard back quickly and was able to attend. It was a great open mat, I wish I was able to stay longer. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, the level of Jiu jitsu is very high at this academy. Got beat up a bunch and enjoyed the learning experiences. Thank you to Michael for beating me up but also taking the time to teach me as well - inside camping lesson both during the round and after. There aren't many academies that have a master walking around and mingling with their students. I was so lucky to be able to talk with master Machado and take a pic with him. He is a true legend and is such an ambassador as a master of Jiu jitsu. Thank you for the hospitality and rolls!

Cmon, the Legend Carlos Machado in Texas? This is the source of BJJ right here in the USA. Not only…read moreis he a master at BJJ, but a great teacher who cares and is an amazing human. I can't say enough great things about this academy. Just go!!!

Love, love, love this gym. It's a real Muay Thai / Boxing gym, Instructors are great, classes as…read moreaccessible from never thown a punch / kick to competition level. That said, this isn't "dance aerobics kickboxing" it's serious, and you will be challenged and develop serious skills.

This gym is amazing. I am very lucky and fortunate to have this gym next door to my Acupuncture &…read moreHerbal Clinic. I've been coming here for over 6 months now, and am very happy with the changes and improvements I have seen. George is an excellent, patient and extremely knowledgeable coach. Most students are NOT looking to go into competition, most of us are looking to get into shape, develop a good foundation and can take care of ourselves in a pinch. However, there are several students that actually compete (and mostly all WIN). I joined this gym because NO ONE (including myself) could imagine going to a boxing / mma gym and train...... Here I am.... 6 months later and not only feel better, but amazed with my growth...

When I trained here, it was a pleasure to work with them. Master Ron and Tabitha are highly-skilled…read moreinstructors and wonderful to be with. The skills that they will teach you are valuable. Also, every now and then they offer specialty course; such as disarming an attacker who wields a knife, etc. I attended one of those courses and it was great! I recommend that you give them a try. They'll also give you an excellent workout in the process---get you a six pack =)

If you are wanting to get into shape and always wanted to box (or whatever fighting style), this is…read moreyour place!! Quaint gym with friendly folks. They have a number of packages and classes to fit your schedule/budget. Why spend more at other gyms with trainers who don't even have 1/4 of the history or credentials?! Come train with the Elite! Except from their site*** Training is available in Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling, Kung Fu San Soo and Modern Arnis and self-defense, control and Law Enforcement techniques. This training includes punching, throwing, kicking, takedowns, locks, chokes & traps, striking, stick and knife weapons and gun defense.

Great studio to work out for any and every one! Very clean and organized. Staff here is wonderful…read more Staff here is knowledgable, skilled, and want to teach and exercise with you. They keep adding more and different classes as well which is awesome. If you want to learn Karate, I'd recommend coming here as well. A lot of different classes to fill any need. Really nice prices as well and the studio here is so big and bright.

For those who know me, I preached Kenpo. I was a 2nd Degree Brown Belt, and I was ready to test for…read more1st Degree at the time I was shelved. I just needed to polish my staff set. I had already stripe tested everything else. I put in dozens of hours volunteering. I was on payroll for a while as well, as an asisstant instructor in the sparring program. I *loved* sparring, and I *loved* teaching it. My constant gushing about Kenpo led several folks to either sign themselves or their children up. Last year I was diangosed with cancer and my doctors told me I needed to take a break. The owner told me to take care of myself and not to worry, they would be there for me when I was ready. Fast forward 9 months. My cancer was in remission and I was ready to return. When I reached out to the owner he told me he was excited to have me back, and told me I could come back at the "new member rate". I'll save you from a ton of math here, but the short of it is my kids and I attended for $391. This included unlimited classes, sparring, sticks, etc. The new rate would be $1200 a month for each of us to attend one class per week. When I expressed that this was out of my budget, he told me I could just end my daughter, and I could sit in the stands and "watch". At this point I reminded him that he had promised to hold my rate, and sent him screen shots of the conversation. I wasn't angry. I just wanted him to realize I wasn't asking for special treatment here. After 7 years of attending that school, when I was told I could return at that rate, I was shocked when he blew me off. At this point he basically just stopped responding to me. When i made a facebook post and tagged the the studio and explained what happened, he simply blocked me. His way of dealing with his lies is to block me and ignore me. After 7 years of considering that studio to be a part of my family. He is unhinged these days. He literally just posted about how one of the schools he workls with "doesn't understand him" because he told them he was going to put there account on hold due to low membership. They couldn't believe he would act this way after working with him for ovger 15 years, so they asked him to leave. All he cares about is money these days. Please stay away. This is not a place where you learn martial arts. This is a palce where you buy a belt, if you can afford it.

My son has been training BJJ with Coach Hicks for about a year and a half now. The dedication and…read morecommitment that all the coaches show is unmatched. Great environment, clean, and extremely welcoming. So glad to be apart of the Hicks family.

It's been over a year that our son started his jiu-jitsu journey with Coach Hicks and we are so…read morehappy he did! Not only was he welcomed with open arms, but we were as well. The gym provides a family environment that promotes encouragement and growth from all levels. Coach Hicks and other staff members are extremely knowledgeable and truly care about each person's development and success. The gym is always very clean and well maintained also!

Learn from the best in the nation. NATIONAL CHAMPS! BEST place for my son to learn lifelong skills…read moreand enhance his confidence! He usually groans about going to after school activities, but he is ALWAYS excited for Taekwondo! I think this is because he gets to be himself, feel powerful and in control, but also feel like a BIG kid following directions and discipline during his lesson. We love opportunities such as tournaments and camps to further enhance his experience. Master Kim & his protégés know how to keep kids engaged and happy. Shout out to Andrew who goes out of his way to help Ryan feel comfortable when he gets a bit shy.

Excellent facility and instructors. Super program for kids and adults. Motivational, encouraging…read moreand fun for the whole family. Self defense, taekwondo and morals taught in a fun and challenging manner.

Awesome HEMA school! If you're a professional, it is quite easy to attend some of their classes…read moresince their times are very convenient! Friendly people and instructors overall! Worth the cost and membership! They do drop in rates as well.

My son has been going since he was 5. He learned a lot of discipline and hard work here. He found a…read moreplace of belonging that has carried him into adulthood. Highly recommend this awesome amazing place!!!

I practiced Shaolin Kung Fu with Sifu for a number of years. The months leading up to my green…read morebelt test were met with a different test called life. As life had different plans for me I was not able to test. At the very beginning, Sifu had us write a paper on a specific topic about kung fu. I laughed a bit inside because who writes papers in a kung fu class. Little did I know that I would reach far deeper into myself, not to come up with comical kung fu paper, but to discover more about myself. I told Sifu I wanted to write about Bruce Lee and his influences from Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun and Tai Chi. Sifu paused and explained that Jeet Kun Do is a slight departure from traditional kung fu. He said if I could break each aspect down and explain it then I would have his blessing to write the paper. He pulled me aside after class when he handed back the papers and said that I have an introspective energy that could be put to good use in his class and to focus. Fast forward years and belts later and I still remember the energy I cultivated. I do not live anywhere close to this school anymore but what I would do to return! If you come to class expecting the instructors to show you forms and mimic then you're not in it for the right reason. Any circus animal can learn tricks. However, we are humans with mighty amounts of chi. Use it during class and practice and you will discover another you. I am from the class of Mr. Diaz and Mr. English. I ran into them at Chili's once in Addison and they progressed wonderfully. I think both of them were already instructors back then. It has definitely been a long time since I have seen them. This school comes highly recommended from me. Sifu treats everyone the same and so do his instructors. The classes are thorough and he explains a lot so pay attention. Well worth it to push you to become a better you!

This is a great place to learn martial arts. I have been training at White Lions of Shaolin for…read more quite sometime now and to be able to learn Tai Chi, Wing Chun, and Choy Li Fut kung fu at one school is a blessing short of a miracle :) The atmosphere is great and the school is filled with loving and kind people. Sifu Giatrakis is not only a very skilled martial artist, but he is also a great friend. I am thankful to have him as a teacher. You can also enroll in his college class at Brookhaven community college which is where I got started about 5-6 years ago. For more info visit the website www.wlions.com One more thing, I feel that I must comment on Kendra's comment. Sifu Giatrakis did not teach Choy Li Fut, Tai Chi, or Wing Chun back in 2003-2007. As a matter of fact the school was not even called White Lions of Shaolin. You were taught "Long fist" from a completely different system, which is not part of the Plum Blossom Federation. The system that you were taught moved to Plano several years ago.