South Austin ATA Martial Arts Academy 1414 West Ben White Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704

"Mr Hondo and the other black belts in the studio are all dedicated to teaching and helping the children learn and grow. Coaching kids is more than just teaching the sport; connecting with kids and building their confidence and sense of belonging is equally as important. South Austin ATA does exactly that."

"I can’t say enough good things about this place! Mr.Hondo is such a blessing. Besides being an excellent instructor he has a way of helping to build his student’s confidence effortlessly. The community is engaging and always looking to help new students and make them feel welcomed. This space is one of Austin’s last hidden gems and I wish I could give it 10 stars because 5 stars really isn’t enough."

"Mr. Hondo does an amazing job with my kids, tapping into the fun side of martial arts and exemplifying the kind of athletic ability that the kids aspire to have. He emphasizes discipline and respect, not as things to yell at the kids about but as additional skills to develop progressively. He is incredibly kind to the beginning students and generous with his time. You can really see the payoff, as my kids have maintained interest and are building confidence as they get better. South Austin ATA has quickly come to play a central role in our lives, and I anticipate being with them for years to come."

"Our experience with South Austin ATA began when my daughter won a silent auction for a free month, free uniform and free registration from her school. From the very first class, Mr. Schaefer, Mrs. Schaefer and Ms. Lallier were encouraging, helpful and made her feel at easy. In the very first class, Mr. Elizondo, a recommended blackbelt at the time, went out of his way to work with her and make sure that she understood the moves and was doing them they correct way. A few months later, our youngest daughter joined the Tiny Tigers program and has loved it. Ms. Lallier is a great teacher and has loads of patience with the little ones. She always has enough helpers to make sure that each student gets the attention that they deserve. Jump ahead another few months and now both myself and my wife have joined up. To say that South Austin ATA is a true family friendly environment is an understatement. The vast majority of the 50 - 60 students are part of a family. All and all it's a good group and the instructors truly care about their students. The biggest advantage I can see to South Austin ATA is that the owners are the instructors. They have a vested interest in making sure that the curriculum is administered correctly and they students are having fun! Highly recommend checking them out."

"We've been coming to South Austin ATA for a couple of months now, and it's been a phenomenal experience so far! It has a great family atmosphere where everyone is welcomed, cared for, and pushed to do their best. They also have fun events, including summer camps and parents' nights out. Mr. Schaefer, Ms. Schaefer, and Ms. Lallier are excellent teachers who see their students' potential and are committed to everyone's individual success. Most importantly, my 6-year-old son loves it and is thriving here - I can easily picture him growing up at this school, and I'm planning to join myself at some point! We're getting so much value out of coming here, and I highly recommend this school to kids, families, and adults!"