I have experiences with other gyms, both as 'home' gyms and as a visitor. My focus is on Gi…read morejiu-jitsu and while the schedule here is geared more towards the No-gi side, the quality of instruction is very high. The classes I've attended the most are the morning classes Professor Davis definitely has a lot of high level moves and concepts but breaks it down so that it's scaffolded to all levels. He's literally said 'you can stop here if you're comfortable.' He's also very accessible, both as an instructor and just as a human being. There isn't a rigid formality here so if you have a question or are frankly, lost like I frequently am you can just stop and ask for help without being afraid of being 'that guy.' I had to pause due to surgery/recuperating and it was as easy pausing my billing and being told if I needed more time to just let them know. I'm looking forward to get back on the mats and start training again-where I'm definitely going to have to ask a lot of questions.

My son was interested in jiu-jitsu, so we went to Brazilian Fight Factory (BFF) and signed him up…read morefor what was explained to me as a six-month series of classes. Unfortunately, what followed was a frustrating experience involving billing issues, poor communication, and a complete lack of consideration for the customer. During the first month, I was charged an additional $238 outside of what I understood to be the contract. I complained, and the money was ultimately returned to me through Venmo. Looking back, that should have been my first red flag. My son initially enjoyed the classes, but he was one of the only older kids in his class. I would not recommend this gym for children over 8 and under 14 based on our experience with the age mix and instruction. He also became increasingly uncomfortable with being regularly paired with girls. Jiu-jitsu necessarily involves close physical contact and being in another person's personal space, and this became a genuine concern for my son. I raised this concern directly with BFF's administrative representative, Ani, as well as the coach. I was told that my son was not yet big enough for the general class. I communicated to both of them that we intended to stop attending because the program was no longer comfortable or appropriate for him. I was perfectly willing to honor what I understood to be the six-month agreement. In fact, I accepted paying the sixth month even though my son attended zero classes during that month. I did not ask for a refund or an exception. I believed in honoring an agreement in good faith, and BFF therefore received $238 for a month in which it provided no services to my son because the gym could not comfortably accommodate him. Then I discovered the billing had continued. When I reviewed my credit card statement, I found that I had been charged for three additional months, totaling another $714, despite my having already had two conversations with the administrative representative about ceasing classes. At no point during those conversations was I told that I needed to submit a separate written cancellation request in order to prevent continued billing. When I escalated the issue to the owner, rather than taking responsibility for the failure of his employees to clearly communicate the cancellation procedure, he was adamant about enforcing what I consider a grossly disproportionate financial burden on the customer--leaving me out over $900 for services my son did not receive. What is particularly troubling is that the owner chose to hide behind a contract and cancellation procedure that I was not furnished a copy of, rather than recognizing that I had clearly communicated my intention to discontinue the classes to two employees and had already willingly paid for a month of unused services in good faith. My experience with BFF has left me with serious concerns about its billing practices, customer communication, and the way management treats customers when there is a dispute. If you choose to do business with Brazilian Fight Factory, I strongly recommend reviewing every charge on your credit card and getting every cancellation instruction in writing. Do not assume that telling their staff you are discontinuing classes is sufficient. Get confirmation of the cancellation procedure and documentation of the cancellation.

I came here to speak with the Sensei and observe Imwama Aikido with Christopher Fields; as I was…read moreconsidering to join his dojo. [the building holds segregated styles and disciplines of martial arts in different rooms/ It's not just all Karate] Christopher is a great instructor who is a true trained and masterful teacher of Imwama styled Aikido. The students respect his teachings and show honor in the dojo. Something that everyone should respect. The groups here range in all ages and techniques, I witnessed him teaching young boys and elder men in the same techniques, as the class learns all equally. I enjoyed his enlightened humor to break the sometimes quiet seriousness of the dojo during training while still keeping focus and allowing all the students to understand that its okay to make a mistake or ask questions. I appreciated the email communication and personal interaction with Christopher and I look forward to possibly joining his dojo soon.

The head instructor's technique is very effective. The senior students take care of and help the…read morejunior students. Everyone is having fun. I started training at Austin Iwama Aikido in March 2015 and am very thankful that a school with this caliber of instruction (clear and precise) and a Sensei with this lineage exists here in Austin. If you're interested in Aikido, I strongly suggest observing a class.

Our 4 and 5 year old have been in the Kids BJJ program for the past 4 months…read more The coaches are phenomenal and teach appreciation for the sport and discipline. It has been our favorite activity for the kids. Our daughter and son both enjoy coming to class. Would recommend this training program for any parents considering an early kids training program. We attached a pic from yesterday's Halloween party. Coach Mario and team have our highest recommendation!

Who wouldn't want to train with a three time world champion? Going anywhere else is, in my opinion,…read morenot getting an instructor with adequate experience. His mats are always clean, and I felt extremely welcomed by all the students and Mario my first day there! Top notch BJJ, MMA and Judo instruction here, without a doubt, and I tried a lot of Bjj places before picking this one, highly recommended! Best BJJ in North Austin without a doubt!

Great teachers and friendly environment! Professor Rafael was skillful and helped my girls learn…read moreself defense and feel empowered.

Very Reasonably priced compared to other schools in the area. The kids program has a truly gifted…read morecoach. Professor Jojo is amazing with kids. High level adult instruction and training partners as well. The Best bjj school in austin for your hard earned money.

This place changed my life. I came to this gym looking for high level mixed martial arts training…read moreand I found that and more. Ive been going to this place for years and getting to know Frank Ben was life changing for me, he taught me more than just fighting, he showed me a way of life that helped me evolve into a better person. Since joining I have successfully competed in MMA fights, Jiujitsu tournaments and real life scenarios that saved my life on the street. Franks curriculum is like no other and IFA Academy is a place that has become my second home.

Lovely! Came for…read morethe Mixed Martial Arts curriculum with a focus in wrestling and boxing, stayed for the people. I spend most of my free time at IFA right now, and can't think of a better place to do so. Lotta new friends with good knowledge on kicking ass. Everyone has a spare moment for you and a generous drilling attitude. Started with grappling, added striking and MMA, and now I'm in the Combat Conditioning class. Love each. The conditioning is a great send off into the weekend. Incorporates compound movements and yoga, which I appreciate. Solid spot.

Cooper MMA is a very well rounded gym . They offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Judo,…read moreMixed Martial Arts (MMA), Strength and Conditioning, Self Defense Classes for all ages . Children's classes run four days a week Mon - Thu 4:15-5:00pm for kids ages 4-6 and Mon-Thu 5:00-6:00pm & Sat mornings at 9 for kids 7and up . Adult classes are daily and staggered with multiple training times to fit your needs so if you can't show up for BJJ at noon for example there is also an evening class you can attend. Judo ,Muay Thai and Boxing are set on various days and like the Jiu-Jitsu class there are usually more than one class on the specific days set for those classes . This place has the most patient and very well rounded instructors around Austin. They take the time to go over technique and fundamentals for all new comers. My son joined when he barley turned 6 and is now 7 and loves every moment of his experience here and plans to make it a lifetime sport. Sean and Jillian Cooper owners of Cooper MMA are extremely accomplished individuals and well rounded in MMA with several years and certifications under their belts. They are great at getting shy kids to focus and really unleash their full potential. Coach Eric is outstanding and an extremely patient instructor. Never once has he had a negative reaction when someone isn't understanding something but instead through positive reinforcement redirects the kids until they are successful at whether he is trying to teach them even if he has to take them aside individually for a second and go over the fundamentals and techniques until they get it rite. Coach Duce and Coach Scott are equally supportive and great with children and have the upmost interest in genuinely helping you understand how to properly defend yourself wether it be boxing or Jiu-Jitsu . These instructors make this place the amazing experience that it is and truly love what they do. Cooper MMA is giving free one week trials and discounts to those who have multiple people in one family sign up at a time . I highly recommend coming in to try a free week to see if you like it and I guarantee if you decide to stick with it you will notice a big difference in you or your child's confidence. Everyone needs to have a level of self awareness and self defense at some point in their lives it's never too late . They have currently moved to a new location at 12129 N FM 620 RD SUITE 330 AUSTIN, TX 78750 And are currently finishing up construction but will have two showers two restrooms and a lot more when complete . It is still a functional gym and classes are in full swing . 512-335-0800 INFO@COOPERMMA.COM

Cooper MMA has a great kids' class!! Our son loves coming here. Sean teaches the class himself with…read morean amazing assistant. He has a knack for teaching the youngsters. Very patient, very kind, the kids are getting expert level training amd having a blast!

I have had nothing but great experiences since I started going to this school 5 months ago. I take…read moreHap Kido and my 7 year old daughter takes Tae Kwon Do. She looks forward to every class, is growing more patient and disciplined. Grand Master Pak and his daughter Ah Young both teach. Master Pak has high level black belts in multiple arts, as well does Ah Young. They are both very humble, kind, and patient. There students respect and adore them for good reason. I could not disagree more with the anonymous poster who said that this school is a money making scheme, nor is it "a belt factory". I've seen children and people in my own class not advance when they could not pass a test. Also, Ah Young is over the children and Master Pak comes to help when he is needed for the sheer volume of students or chasm between belts in a given class. A note about the chairs. These are tough, Korean people, who care deeply for their art. They devote the majority of the space to students and a small space to an office and chairs. There is honestly no more room for chairs and I have no problem sitting on a floor or standing. I've seen children grow confident and strong here. I've seen friendships made, and a family environment in place before I arrived. The family of students in my class has welcomed me in, stepped in to help me learn, and invited me to dinner and parties. But above all the deep respect that the 8:00pm students have for their teacher is incredible. They all wait on the store front for him to leave. They wait, then bow and honor him as he washes goodbye. His students truly love him and I am proud to be a part of something so great and genuine.

I've been training in TKD at UMAEC for almost a year now. I've had no prior experience in any type…read moreof martial art. I started because I wanted to do something else other than going to the gym. The adult TKD class is 1hr on Mon and Wed. All belt levels are in one class. I was a little concerned with this at first, but there are alot of black belts to help out, and Master Pak gives ample attention to beginners when needed. I also love that Master Pak makes himself available on Saturdays for a couple of hours if you want extra practice or training. The sparring class on Thursday is open to everyone, and you need gear/protection to participate. This class is useful, but I don't always go out of my way to attend. The hapkido class is after TKD; I have been to a couple, but I feel I'm not ready for that. I usually watch the kids' class if I come in early. There is always one or two other instructors (senior students) helping out. It's great because Master Pak instills discipline and respect, and it really shows through the kids. In other words, if I had children, they would definitely be in that class. Overall, if you're serious about learning a martial art, and want to learn from an extremely high caliber Master, then UMAEC is for you.

I've visited Cornerstone quite a bit when I was staying with my friend who trains here. Miguel is…read morethe owner and head instructor and let me come train here whenever I was in town. They offer a free week of training to anyone regardless of experience, both of which is rare; it's rare for that length of time and it's only offered to new people. On top of that, the Open Mats on Saturday are free to all. An interesting quirk here is that the classes aren't divided into Gi/No-Gi classes. Miguel's approach is that everyone should be proficient in both so there's a weekly rotation between Gi and No-Gi which goes towards being well-rounded. I usually stick with Gi classes but by coming here I couldn't 'hide out' in my pajamas. What's more I know for a fact that Professor Miguel has always been willing to help out his students life situation he'll find a way to keep his students training.

Just dropped in for a session at Cornerstone. Everyone was super friendly and the training was…read moregood. I definitely would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to train regardless of skill level. The coach Miguel embodies the spirit of Brazilian jiu jitsu ossss