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June 2022 by Red Vincent
Strong Arm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been an incredible blessing for me and my grandson. Is it easy: Absolutely not, but very rewarding. We’ve been members of this family for about 1 1/2 years; and make no mistake, this is a very welcoming and accepting family. BJJ is the focus, but there are also a Wrestling and Tae Kwon Do programs available. Fantastic instructors! For my grandson who was 6 yrs old when he started: he always wanted to go from the beginning, but he had serious focus issues. Those issues have greatly diminished with the behavior expectations and standards to which this Strong Arm family holds him accountable. My grandson has developed the skill and confidence to successfully complete in grappling tournaments throughout Texas. Strong Arm kids are always on the medal podium. This is due to the high level instruction and curriculum delivered at Strong Arm. I’m always getting questions and compliments regarding our Strong Arm kids at tournaments. People are generally highly impressed. For me at age 57, there was a 3-4 week adjustment period. I’d roll and would barely be able to move for a few days, but I’m glad I stuck with it. There are many higher level belts that help teach me & are careful not to hurt me too bad or let me hurt myself. I could go on & on, but like I said, being a part of this family is a blessing. Way more than I deserve.
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June 2022 by Belmari Sifonte
We love Strong Arm! The Jiu-Jitsu classes helped my son develop confidence, focus and a competitive edge. Along with a variety of other classes like MMA, Wrestling, Judo & Tkd. All the professors, coaches and instructors are professional, patient and kind. Coach Justin Barker and his wife, Lisa create an inclusive and warm environment, they and the other Strong Arm members have become part of our family. Strong Arm is an amazing place to learn Jiu-Jitsu, get fit and make friends!
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June 2022 by Jonathan Davila
Strong Arm BJJ is a great place to train. As a Law Enforcment Officer I feel it’s important to train grappling. Often encounters end up in a grappling situation where an LEO will have to subdue and gain control of a subject. Founder Justin Barker and his wife Lisa offer free training to all law enforcment officers and first responders…this is not something you see anywhere. Which shows they genuinely care and their willingness to give back to the community. They offer wrestling, MMA and Tae Kwon Do classes as well. My daughter has been training Jiu Jitsu here for years and my youngest daughter just started her journey. Kids are showed discipline, self respect, accountability as well as great technique and skill. Adults classes are very technical and cater to all levels…beginners and beyond. It is a great family atmosphere where everyone knows your name, is respectful and looking to have fun yet train hard. It’s a vibe that can’t be matched. Give it a try.
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June 2022 by Nathan Charles
We’ve been part of the Strong Arm Family for over a year. Our son wanted to try Jiu Jitsu and we were looking for the perfect family friendly gym. Although we live over 30 minutes away, we’ve been making the drive 3 times a week ever since. Great family oriented teaching style for the kids classes, and the camaraderie they all share are like nothing I’ve ever seen. With 3 locations, and multiple disciplines aside from Jiu Jitsu (they offer Wrestling, Tae Kwon Do, MMA, Boxing as well), you can realistically train every day multiple times a day with your membership. The improvement I’ve been able to witness in our son during his time here is immeasurable. I can’t recommend this place enough. When you come here you’re not a team, you’re family.
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June 2022 by Sean Allred
Justin is a fantastic and caring instructor. If you want to learn jiu jitsu he shows great technique. Strong Arm is a very family oriented place that I would recommend to anyone for the parents or the kids. You’ll lose weight without even trying while learning really cool and useful stuff. They also gave a wrestling program which is top notch coached by a top 5 ranked wrestler!!
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June 2022 by Rene Colmenero
Head coach Justin Barker & his wife Lisa run a great program here. Everyone from the lowest to the highest ranking are all professional and friendly; they'll teach you as much as you're willing to learn. It's a family run school and great for kids. Expect to work hard and meet good people
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June 2022 by sarah Felmlee
We absolutely love this gym! People are so friendly and out going. Everyone is willing to jump right in and help where needed. Coach’s are very knowledgeable and accommodating. My son loves the kids class. Very family and first responder friendly
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June 2022 by Cenzie Nevenhoven
I would highly recommend this gym, the atmosphere here is amazing. You’re treated like family and it’s amazing to see everyone come together to be a team and help one another. Justin and Lisa Barker have been nothing short of amazing coaches and they have helped me grow so much. Family for a life time, met some of my closest friends here and learned all about self defense. Can’t wait to keep growing ??
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June 2022 by Tommy
Strong Arm has is an excellent jiu jitsu academy. Actually, it is more than just jiu jitsu. They offer Tae Kwondo, wrestling, and mma as well. The coaching is bar none the best I have ever experienced. It all starts from the top with the founder and head coach Justin and his wife Lisa. They also offer a great kids experience. My 7yo daughter has been going for more than a year, and she really looks forward to each class. She has a great time learning discipline, technique and just has a lot of fun. This school also gives back greatly to the community. Justin offers free enrollment for veterans and first responders. You will not find that at any other martial arts school, anywhere. Having a highly trained first responder force is essential for keeping communities safe. So, thank you for doing that Justin! Lastly, my fellow classmates is what really makes this academy special. I have not met a single person with an ego here. Everyone does their best to help each other learn. So, if you have been considering starting jiu jitsu, but have felt intimidated to take the first step, come give Strong Arm BJJ a try!
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June 2022 by Ambrosia Allred
Strongarm is run by by a wonderful family, Justin and Lisa. They are so encouraging, welcoming, and show techniques for all levels of Jiu jitsu. The gym is one big family and offer classes at 3 different locations. You can train at all 3 as long as you’re a member and no matter what level, you are always supported if you want to try and compete. Definitely would recommend Strongarm for those wanting some great rolls and a second family!
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June 2022 by Arturo sanchez
Justin Barker and Lisa Barker are great instructors and everyone at the gym is nice, respectful and willing to teach you. They are always supporting active military/veterans and first responders. The kids classes are awesome my kids love going it teaches them self discipline and self defense and promotes antibullying. They offer wrestling/taekwondo/MMA so there's always something new to learn.
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October 2021 by thinknoevil 33
Martial Arts gyms having an endlessly revolving door. 99% of people try it for a week and quit. As is in anything, those who show dedication to the art reap the rewards. The rewards affect every aspect of your life. Strong Arm BJJ welcomes everyone with open arms from the casual to the competitor. It's your choice in how far you go.
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August 2021 by Bella Sifonte
Best school ever, it has a heart and soul!
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August 2021 by Leanne Curiel
Family oriented, very friendly! I love that they know everyone by name! Everyone is treated like family.
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May 2021 by Roberto Cordova
Great team, great people, family atmosphere.
