Parra Academy of Martial Arts Kali JKD SW Austin

"Tuhon Ray Parra and instructors Ross, Tiffany, and Blake are skilled and caring instructors. Spending time learning martial arts is fun and joyous. The skill and confidence gained in training positively impacts other areas of life. I am so grateful for the teachings and wonderful camaraderie, support, and fellowship of our school. A positive and wholesome way to train body, spirit, and mind. Thank you Ray and Ross for your guidance."

"Training with the Parra Academy has changed my life! Don’t wait to show up for yourself and get to class! Watching Tuhon and his mastery, applying the skill he demonstrates and being able get into a flow with it makes me feel so dang inspired. This is no doubt a family and I am grateful the world aligned me with them. Kali in the park and JKD at the dojo are the highlights of my week! Sign up for that free class!! I promise it will be one of the best decisions you make."

"Very hard to do justice to the Parra Academy with a short review. There is something special about training in a first rate gym at the home of your instructor. Tuhon Ray Parra is the real deal, someone who was trained and instructor-certified by LEGENDS in the two primary arts that he teaches, and he has been learning and teaching these arts for 40 years - he is a legend himself. When you train at Parra Academy, you become part of a family, and you learn from the best. You’re lucky if you end up training here, and I feel fortunate for every class that I have had with Ray over the last 36 months. I’ve learned very practical self defense skills, improved my fitness, and maybe most importantly, I’ve had a hell of a lot of fun."

"For over six years I have attended the Parra Academy in South West Austin with our talented instructor, Ray Parra, studying Kali-Silat. This class was totally out of my comfort zone, but I continued under Mr. Parra's guidance. The classes are small, and students are studying on all levels. Mr. Parra provide encouraging and uplifting workouts. As a senior female (68+), this has been an amazing experience. I am the oldest student in the class. Tuhon keeps my left brain working and I enjoy training with younger adult students. I highly recommend Ray Parra and the Parra Academy."

"Parra Academy is an amazing place to learn martial arts. Ray and Jeff are not only incredibly skilled practicioners I, but also wonderful teachers who make learning fun and exciting. I have always been interested in martial arts, but didn't think it was for me, because I have hip problems. In 2017, I decided to give Parra Academy a try and I'm so glad I did. Not only have their classes become my favorite activity, but I have met many wonderful people, and my hip issues have improved too! It really is much more than just another martial arts studio As others have said, it has become an extended family for me as well. I encourage anyone who is interested in learning martial arts to give Parra Academy a try."