First the good:…read more Master Yang and Master Higgins are outstanding instructors! They obviously have a love for Tae Kwon Do and for teaching in general. You and/or your child will likely learn a lot under their teaching. They will dedicate time to you and/or your child to help you along in the process. Now, for the disappointing: When you sign up, it appears you are signing a contract, which is completely understandable. As it turns out, not only are you signing a contract, you are applying for a loan, which will go on your credit report. Keep this in mind, as signing up (unless you are paying cash for everything up front) will likely impact your credit report, as it did ours.

OMG, these guys are great! They are not only instructing my 3 and 8 year old, but they started…read moreinstructing me. My 3 year Old (Dre) was allowed in their Little Tiger program as an exemption since he fell in love with them. They are great with kids and adults. Something I admire about them is the dedication, patience and family oriented activity they bring to Round Rock,Tx. My family loves Master Higgins, Master Yang and his wonderful family. We drive from Brushy Creek to highway 79, 3 times a week because of their incredible flexible schedule. I recommend this place to everyone. Master Yang's World Class Tae Kwon Do is the best in Round Rock, TX. My family guarantees it!!! Serg

We had our son's 7 year old birthday party here. It was a great and easy time! We arrived and…read moretables, chairs, tablecloths, plates, utensils, and napkins were ready for us to use. Mr Gass and Mr Flores kept all 13 kiddos engaged with the drills/games they instructed and were very patient when they'd get side tracked. My son got to cut his cake with a sword and break a board! At the end, aside from consolidating the food we brought, they took care of the clean. Highly recommend coming here for a party!

Premier Martial Arts is awesome. Master Craig is an incredible instructor / Owner. Master Crow and…read moreNatalie are great with the parents and kids as well. My 11 year old daughter loves the program. He has programs for all ages and is amazing for kids. Master Craig does a great job relating the moves, especially defensive to the kids life and real world examples. Great structure and discipline. He also offers Cage Fitness and MMA for adults... I visited several other programs before choosing PMA, and no regrets, this is a top notch program!! If you or your kids are wanting to join martial arts, Premier is the place to be!

I do not ordinarily write reviews, particularly negative ones, but after several months of…read morereflection I felt compelled to share my experience with Round Rock Karate Academy. I have chosen to remain anonymous for personal reasons. My children were unenrolled a few months ago, and I had initially hoped that, through communication and patience, some of my concerns would improve. Unfortunately, after repeated attempts to seek clarity, I ultimately lost confidence in the process. My greatest frustration was the lack of transparency regarding student progress. Children would continue training for many months, sometimes well over a year, without being invited to test, yet parents received little proactive feedback explaining what specifically needed improvement. Only when parents enquired about testing would concerns or explanations suddenly emerge. As a parent without a martial arts background, I was not expecting automatic advancement. However, I did expect clear communication and a structured pathway. The stripe testing process in particular felt inconsistent and unpredictable. Since stripe progression is required before belt testing, I expected there to be a clear schedule or at least some transparency around evaluations. Instead, stripe tests often seemed to occur without warning, leaving students unprepared and discouraged when they did not pass. The overall system increasingly gave the impression of being financially driven rather than genuinely developmental. Parents were repeatedly told never to ask about testing because instructors alone would decide when a child was ready. Whilst I appreciate maintaining standards, there appeared to be very little visible progress tracking or measurable roadmap for advancement. I was also disappointed by the conduct of one senior instructor in particular. I personally heard remarks directed towards students such as "don't waste my time" and "why are you begging for tests." Regardless of intent, I found that manner of communication inappropriate for an environment meant to foster confidence, discipline, and respect. To be fair, not all aspects of the school were negative. Several instructors like Mr Green, Ms Ani etc were genuinely kind, professional, and invested in the students' development. However, I also noticed some capable instructors leave over time, which added to my concerns regarding the overall culture. I should add that the overwhelmingly positive online reviews do not reflect many of the private conversations I have had with other parents over the years. Several expressed similar frustrations but felt reluctant to leave because of the considerable time and money already invested, as well as concerns that their children would effectively have to start again elsewhere. This review is not written out of bitterness, but after months of consideration and disappointment. I simply hope other parents find this perspective useful when making an informed decision.

We absolutely love Round Rock Karate Academy, their owner and all their instructors. They are very…read moreprofessional, fun and show a sincere interest in our children. They also perform volunteer service in the Community. We couldn't be more happy!

Due to the current climate, I have finally had time to write a review for Round Rock Krav Maga…read more I've been a gym...err...a "family member" since last June. I had no idea what to expect and am usually easily intimidated by these sorts of gyms or anything involving self-defense. I was greeted with nothing but friendly faces and positive vibes. The lessons are always slightly changed just enough to keep you engaged and mentally stimulated, but not in a harsh crossfit like environment. They are also tailor to a wide range of fitness levels, and everyone is treated equally. Classes vary, so you can choose what works best for your comfort level, and work to higher levels if you need a challenge. Also, I've seen so many members lose weight, and have a blast doing it...so it's a weight-loss gym in Round Rock, as well. They let you try classes for free, so you have nothing to lose, but the weight and whatever fear you had before joining. I've worked from home for 10 years, and this locally owned, self-defense gym, truly felt like a blessing, and filled a void for me on so many levels. I will forever be grateful. I did the commercial gym for ages with no results, but Round Rock Krav Maga was different and I finally saw results, emotionally and physically.

Great gym and great coaches! Clean and well organized gym. They have been super helpful with my…read morepunching and kicking forms.

Unsafe training, bad mats, and poor environment I walked in fine and left injured…read more I decided to try out this gym because it's close to my house. From the moment I first walked in to ask about a free trial, the atmosphere felt uncomfortable everyone looked at me like I was some kind of intruder instead of a potential new student. No one greeted me or tried to make me feel welcome. That should've been the first red flag. During training, things went from awkward to dangerous. Someone decided to pull on my heel extremely hard not even applying a proper inside heel hook or any legitimate control and I felt a pop in my knee. I immediately knew something was wrong. That one careless move left me with internal damage in my left knee. I can barely move it now and can't afford the medical costs to fix it. It's been painful physically and mentally because I came here just to learn and have a good experience. On top of that, the mats were terrible. They had almost no grip super slippery even when dry. It's the kind of surface where you can slide around during drilling or sparring, which makes it way easier to get hurt. A gym that takes safety seriously would invest in proper mats like Fuji or Zebra mats, not the cheap ones that feel like plastic flooring. I'm not posting this out of anger I just want to give people an honest warning. The environment here doesn't feel controlled, and safety clearly isn't a priority. If you're looking for a competitive but respectful place to train, I strongly suggest going somewhere else. I train at Kingsway, and it's a night and day difference still very intense and competitive, but everything is structured, the mats are safe, and people actually look out for each other. That's how a real gym should operate.

Great group of people ! Coach Shane is amazing with the kids . Stern but friendly and keeps them on…read moretrack . Really focuses on the new kids and makes sure they feel welcomed . Would advice anyone to try it out .

Both my daughter (10 years old) and my husband attend classes at Gracie Barra RR and we have been…read moreso impressed. My husband has been attending for almost 3 years now and our daughter became interested after watching some of his classes. Next month will be a year since our daughter started and Professor Andre, Coach Eric, Coach Brayden, and Coach Stormy have been a huge influence on her and we credit them with helping her gain incredible confidence. BJJ has helped her grow so much on and off the mat in just one year. Professor Andre and the staff have such a way with the kids. Teaching them valuable qualities such as respect, hard work, discipline and leadership all while learning valuable self defense skills and the kids have fun every class! For parents of girls give it a chance! Our "girly girl" looks forward to every class and loves to show off her new skills to us. She even came to us and said her goal is to compete this year. Which I never would have thought she'd want to do. We have attended classes at the other sister schools in the area as well and they all seem to have the same quality staff there too. So if you live closer to another school you can't go wrong with any of them. Professor Fabio has done a great job recruiting an impressive staff that we are happy to trust our kiddo with.

If you're in Roundrock, Texas make sure to check out this Gracie Barra as well as Professor Fabio…read more Definitely the best BJJ Black Belt in the area as well as just a good person. When you visit this school, I'll just say you're welcome now for giving you the recommendation, because I know you'll thank me later!

There are plenty of TaeKwondo and other martial arts school in Austin so picking the right one can…read morebe difficult. After much searching, I have found the right place for our entire family. The Round Rock TaeKwondo is affiliated with the Tiger Rock program. They have several locations in the Austin area and membership to one allows you to take classes at any of their locations. They offer TaeKwondo, Jiu Jitsu, grappling and Yoga classes for toddlers to adults. We have been here for almost a month now. This is location is owned by Mr. Toohey and run by his wife, both are super friendly. Mr. Toohey is very good with kids. He is firm, yet nurturing. He has their respect and they look forward to coming to class everyday. I have never seen my boys so excited to go anywhere. They are even cleaning their rooms and practicing piano just so they can go to TaeKwondo. The new location is much larger, with large viewing windows and a separate room for their after school care. The family membership is a great deal so my husband and I are going to try their Jiu Jitsu program. If you are looking for a great martial arts program in a family-friendly atmosphere, I highly recommend this location.

Amazing Taekwando!! Our 8 year old absolutely enjoys it. It's been only a month but he is enjoying…read moreit and doesn't miss a class. He is attentive during the class and enjoys the learning. Mr Toohey is an amazing teacher, so much patience, just incredible. There are so many martial arts to choose from and I am lucky to have found the perfect one for us!!

My son has Down syndrome, and finding a place where he is both included and challenged has meant…read morethe world to us. Here, he is treated just like everyone else -- with patience, respect, and high expectations. The teachers see kids of all abilities as assets, and they make sure stripes are earned through effort and growth, not just handed out. Ali has gained confidence, discipline, and joy in the process. We are so grateful and highly recommend this school!

Truly the best. Been coming here for 5 years now with my kids and they have loved it. My son is…read morealmost a black belt and has gained so much confidence, skill and courage thanks to the amazing coaches and masters here. They truly care about the children and their progress. They are invested in their growth and skill refinement. If you're looking for a place to learn Kung fu, look no further. The team is dedicated and amazing in every single way!