We have 4 of our 5 adopted daughters attending here. The entire staff has been super awesome in…read moreregards to helping my girls feel welcome, respected and part of the team. Mr. Mischke has gone above and beyond with his graciousness and hospitality. When we first got them in we were fostering our girls so their confidence was a little low. This experience has helped them build their confidence, discipline and respect for others while learning to defend themselves in a fun atmosphere. My wife and I have started attending the adult Krav Maga classes and have enjoyed them thus far. We highly recommend this establishment for the entire family.

My wife has gone from a white belt and her first Gi to black belt in Taekwondo here. She has also…read morerecently completed her training to be an instructor in Krav Maga (from scratch), which is no small feat. My son looped through the entire Little Dragons course and is working through his green belt to get to purple. I am beyond impressed with the quality and consistency of the instruction provided here by all of the instructors. I am also greatly pleased at the levels of confidence and competence obtained by both my wife and my son as a result of their training. I'd gladly give Mr. Mischke the shirt off my back in return for what he gave to us. I would happily recommend this to anyone, regardless of your skill level or expertise!

Our son has been attending since he was 4 years old... Now 5 1/2 he still looks forward to…read moreattending and it has been a great experience for him. The instructors are fabulous and we look forward to going every week. Highly recommended.

I can't say enough good things about this school. All three of my boys train there, and with the…read moretwo locations we have so many options during the week. My youngest (3) does the Little Samurai class, and already knows how to take down, mount, and even submit. My older boys take the advanced level competition classes, "no gi" classes, and private lessons with Francisco, who has helped them improve their skill set significantly. I started training at the school as well, and, even at 43 years old, it has been incredible and a great supplement to my exercise regimen. Wonderful school with wonderful people.

First to address a common question posed on Reddit by searches for various martial arts schools,…read morelet me say that I am 73 years of age and have been with Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi of Dallas for over 3 years. I started with White Crane Kung Fu at the age of 12 in Honolulu and have continuously trained in the martial arts in some form: Aikido, Karate, Jujitsu and Taekwondo / Hapkido throughout the years. In a program that caters to individual training, an aging decrepit body does not seem to be an issue. "Sifu" Hedison Mui heralds out of the Wah Lum school in Florida. He is an aeronautical engineer by education and was trained at the primary Wah Lum school in Orlando. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Cantonese. His wife "Simo" Samantha also trained in the Wah Lum system (forever) and is adept with physical therapy, is proficient in acutely managing musculoskeletal injuries and instructs classes. Her father has lineage in the Wah Lum school. His brother "Si hing" K. P. is a biochemist by education and has trained forever in the Wah Lum system and also instructs classes. Wah Lum Kung Fu is a predominantly Northern praying mantis style of Kung Fu but incorporates a blend of other Kung Fu styles and martial arts sparring techniques applicable to the mid range combat zone. While takedowns and joint locks are taught, grappling techniques are not incorporated in free sparring. There is no belt level testing or ranking in the system. The instruction of forms and weapons is individualized with each student, depending on training and physical capability. The adult class consists of women and men, ranging from high school through adulthood. The approach is individual student focused, encouraging the student to "do the best that they can" recognizing that every person has a different level of physical capability. There is an atmosphere of camaraderie amongst the students making class very enjoyable. There is also a children's class for lower and middle school aged students. TaiChi classes for those seeking a style to address balance and flexability, incorporate the broadsword and long sword forms in their curriculum as well. The Adult class starts with 30 minutes period of stretching and graduated calesthenics usually crossing the anaerobic threshold. The next 15 minutes are focused on a different topic each week (joint lock - self defense techniques (similar to Aikido/Hapkido), upper extremity techniques (punches, chops), lower extremity techniques (predominantly ground based kicks, sweeps), cardio conditioning, flexability, strength building, special weapon techniques and open sparring techniques. The remaining 15 minutes of class are spent teaching various forms or classical weapons on a level appropriate on a one to one basis i.e. "sifu to student" with the Sifu. Advancement through a form, with or without a weapon appears to be a function of involvement, in that Sifu teaches each student a bit of a form at nearly every class. The system offers training in the full gamut of ancient Chinese weapons. Some of the students are interested in participating in national tournaments for open style sparring and forms. Sifu will cater training for those students in preparation for the competition and offers inclusive time on alternate days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for additional specialized training in sparring techniques. As an aside, there is a "Performance" team available which performs Lion Dance with the last head count of 3 lions using the Kung Fu drums, cymbals, gong and horn, demonstrating forms at schools, wedding receptions, birthday events, business openings, etc.

It was such a positive and encouraging environment! The instructors are so knowledgeable!read more

I have never taken any type of self defenses or martial arts training before. In the beginning I…read morewas hesitant because as a female I was worried about getting injured or bruised. However the instructors are really thorough with their communications and making sure you are moving the techniques properly. Every other day they offer yoga, strike lab and krav classes. I suggest anyone wanting to do something different to give them a try.

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.

I can't speak highly enough of Crow's Martial Arts. I trained there from about 2005-2007, and can…read morejust say that it is a great, great place to learn martial arts. Ray Crow and his wife are true professionals and Ray is completely committed to martial arts, and has been for about 30 years. I did boxing, wing chun, jeet kune do, silat, and kali there. Ray was trained by some of the best in the world and I truly have a hard time imagining a better teacher. The facilities are excellent. Ray and Marte are very nice and friendly and have a great sense of humor, and make you feel at home. Can't say enough for this place !

We're traveling and looking for a place to train--and Double Five BJJ was recommended to us. I'm so…read moreglad it was! From the moment we walked in, everyone was incredibly welcoming--from the staff to the kids. The class sizes were just right, and the coaches were not only highly skilled but also patient, encouraging, and clearly passionate about helping the kids grow. They struck the perfect balance of discipline, fun, and motivation. You can tell this team truly cares. Whether you're local or just passing through, this is an amazing place to train! A special thank you to Rafael Formiga & Vitoria Assis for the encouragement and knowledge!

This is a Jiu Jitsu school with a great vibe. I dropped in from out of town. Rafael Formiga was…read morevery welcoming and the students were just as friendly. Excellent instruction and a real challenge.

I'm honored to be a member of this dojo. I enrolled after watching my 5-year-old daughter have so…read moremuch fun in the 5pm kids class, and I've made it a central part of my own regimen - at 43! The kids' class is so awesome and is taught by two world class Olympic athletes. The instructors of each class progress their student based on the student's individual skill level. The adult and parents classes are filled with committed students and there is a friendly atmosphere that makes the classes very fun and motivating. Also, this dojo produces some highly skilled competition athletes. Very impressive!

Just moved to Texas and found this dojo for my daughter. The level of this dojo is amazingly high…read moreand the practice is well structured. It is wonderful to have an opportunity to practice with all the high level athletes. So inspiring. Excited to found this dojo and see how my daughter improve her skill here.