After some issues with another martial arts school in the area, it was time to take a look to see…read morewhat would be the best situation for our son. We tried a couple of the schools, but Warrior was the most accomodating and really tried to help him over what had happened previously and to make him feel a part of the Warrior family. I've found that they have the best balance between "stand up" training and "on the ground" work, done in a safe, controlled environment, with great instructors who really work with the kids to create a positive environment. The training includes an emphasis on respect, not only for the instructors at the academy, but for parents, school teachers and their peers, helping them to become "bully proof" without becoming bullies themselves. Additionally, parents can train for free, in classes set up for them. My wife participates in the stand up and grappling classes. You'd be hard pressed to find a place with a better set of instructors (the new McKinney instructor is a BJJ master from Brazil).

We enjoy the location being so close to home and the small sizes of the class our daughter is in…read more She enjoys the mixture of kickboxing and JJ so far, too!

Professor Inacio is one of the best instructors I've ever had. He has taught my daughter jiu jitsu…read morefor the past 4 years and we could not be more pleased with his instructions. He is very technical and informative. He knows how important it is to build a good foundation to prevent injuries and roll safely. Children do well in his program because it is structured. He has taught my daughter focus & discipline! The school itself is incredibly clean. Restrooms are extremely clean! Very nice mats! Nicely ventilated space! I highly recommend this school for both children and adults interested in jiu jitsu. I can't say enough great things about Professor Inacio and his school. We cannot wait to return.

Dan A. McKinney, TX…read more Jan 6, 2024 I began training with Professor Inacio and his most excellent coaches when I had accumulated 68.5 years of mileage in life. That ain't as big a number as it may sound like. I was surprised that my wife for those decades was supportive of my beginning at such a school. I assumed then that her enthusiasm had something to do with a large life insurance policy on me that was in effect at that time, 2.5 years ago. The policy is lapsed, and she is still supportive, so maybe not. I am not a fast learner in this domain, but I am a learner. Sometimes I can even coach a move or two with my workout partners. Usually, I'm the hapless nail, rarely the hammer. This is not a bad thing. It is necessary. The people who show up and continue to show up to train seem to me to define a psychographic group that is a group that you benefit by being close to. Do hard things and keep doing them. Then do them some more. Then do them some more. Special people congregate here. Right here. Things change while practicing this discipline. For me, positively but slowly. For normal people, positively but much more quickly. This is the place to train and to get as effective as situations may require you to be later.

Great atmosphere. Positive and encouraging. Lots of physical activity and a stress on listening and…read morediscipline in an engaging manner. My grandchildren are learning ways to protect and defend themselves.

My son has been going here since he was 4 years old. He loves it! The instructors are great with…read morethe children. The owner is great. Very engaging with the parents.

My daughter loves training at this Tiger Rock! The instructors (led by Mr. Thibodeaux) exhibit…read moreconfidence, leadership, and integrity. I've also witnessed an increase of self confidence, assertion, focus and ability to follow instruction, not only in my daughter, but from every single kid in our belt level classes. Some progress faster than others, but definitive progress is obvious none-the-less. The ability of these instructors to instill those actions in kids is beyond what I've seen in other youth programs. Now, on to cost as referred to by some other reviewers. Yes, it's expensive. However, you get to go to an unlimited number of classes so you get out of it what you put in. If you go once a week, you'll get once a week value. If you go more, then you'll get more for your investment and see a faster development of skill. Every business can improve, and Tiger Rock is not immune to benefit from a tweak here or there. For example, they really need to pro-rate months like December when they're closed for two weeks. And I witnessed one communication snafu. But overall, we find a lot of value and growth in this program and plan to continue for a long time. Certainly deserving of the 5 stars.

This place rocks!! We tried 2 other well known places for our son before making a decision to…read moreenroll here. He has been going there for a little over a year now, and completed the Tiger Club program. He has now turned 6 and moved up to the white/yellow belt classes. The main instructor is amazing with the kids... ALL of the kiddos. He has an amazing staff that assists with the kids. They offer classes all week long, and for a very low monthly tuition, you can attend as many as you like. My son is very excited to come home after class and show me the things he has learned. He was a bit of a hyper kid when he started, but I can definitely tell that he has matured through this program, and their instructors!!! They continue to impress us!! Highly recommend!

Fun and you learn a lot, and they have a nice mix of discipline and caring for their studentsread more

Make sure you ask ALL the questions!. They invite you in, they give you a low ball price to get you…read moreand your kids excited. What's more pathetic is at the end of the low ball classes($49) they give you child a "belt". They they charge you for "registration" fee. Then a charge for each "belt-testing" with is every 4-6 classes. Then the monthly charges. Then, they charge you TWO MONTHS IN ADVANCE to stop taking this classes. We tried this for a month, after the 1st month, after the child gets used to the classes (which seems to be over crowded) they hit you with all that I mentioned above. Maybe it's me... it seems like these this is a Unethical way if doing business. I could understand if they were upfront and honest from the beginning. If you send your child to this place... make sure you ask ALL the questions. They like you to sign the contact with our reading the whole thing. Owner: BE HONOST WITH PEOPLE

Despite attending training for a considerable period, there has been little to no aggressive or…read moreprogressive coaching. As a result, the students still appear to be at the same skill level as they were on Day 1, with minimal improvement or development. I would appreciate a more structured and engaging training approach that helps students build their skills and confidence over time. Most of the time, the mentors do not appear to be actively supervising the children. They are often walking around without paying sufficient attention to the kids' behavior or correcting their mistakes. This lack of active engagement is disappointing and leaves me feeling unhappy with the overall supervision.

My 7 year old has been going here for a year and has learnt a lot in short span of time (is blue…read morebelt now ) . We tried 3-4 different places before narrowing down to Vasquez. What we love about this institute 1. Small family run institution, with 1:1 attention given to each child . A lot of other institutions are too big and commercial . Mr and miss Vasquez are very invested and approachable - I am able to discuss my child's progress and understand his growth areas at all points 2. A safe environment I can trust my kid with - a lot of staff dedicated to safety of kids and ensure all kids feel safe and respected 3. Nurturing a community , focus on life skills - they focus on teaching kids valuable life skills. Miss Vasquez particularly loves kids and she has built a community where everyone comes together to learn, play and celebrate!

Great experience with the classes. Teachers are patient and enthusiastic. Highly recommended.read more

Very good in general, but some of the trainings, schedules, and important information communication…read morecould be a lot better. Like today my kid had black belt practice session, which was held at Rowlett, TX. We were not communicated that the child had to be dropped there and parents can't even see them perform at practice. This is such an important piece of information that should have been communicated. We took our entire family for this and had planned out the day accordingly. But we were super disappointed and our child was crying end of the day as he was not mentally prepared to be left all alone there. Common white tiger takewondo u can do better

I absolutely love this gym!!!! It's set up into 9 rounds like a boxing match, which makes it…read moreunique. The trainers are there every day to help you during your workout. They have a way of pushing you to the limit in the best way possible with your workouts. If you're looking for a motivating and challenging workout, give 9Round Kickboxing a try!!

From the owner: 9Round is a fitness studio in McKinney offering the most effective 30-minute circuit training…read moreworkout designed for all fitness levels. Get stronger, physically and mentally, with our trainer-led sessions that combine strength training, functional fitness, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with real kickboxing techniques to deliver serious results. With no class times, you can drop in on your schedule and get the benefits of fitness classes without the wait. Burn up to 500 calories, boost endurance, and track your progress with our heart rate training system. Your first workout is FREE--join us at the gym and experience the 9Round difference!