Parra Academy of Martial Arts Kali JKD SW Austin

I drove from San Antonio to Austin to check out the class, and all I can really say is Tuhon Ray and Guro Tiffany are top notch instructors. Everyone was easy going and fun to work with. Great vibe! I definitely will return for more training in the near future.

I have been training here since 2021. Jeff in my opinion is a world class teacher in Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai and multiple disciplines who has 20+ years of experience and has personally helped me in these two disciplines immensely. He teaches techniques and tactics that are both economical and effective. The classes have not only helped me become better at self defense but has also helped me make life long friends who make training a very fun and informative time each time.

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.

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.

This is an awesome place to train, and the instructor Ray Parra is awesome too.