Tactical Arts Academy

TACTICAL ARTS ACADEMY CROSSFIT IS AMAZINGLY ADDICTIVE!!!
I made this Unilocal account influenced by my incredibly positive experiences and love for Tactical Arts Academy’s Crossfit program. It’s easy to review something when you hate it, but when positive reviews are out there, it makes it much more meaningful. Please don’t let my «review count» influence the sincerity of this review.
With that said, I began Crossfit a little over a month ago. I was hesitant at first. As a graduate student, working out had taken a back seat in my life. In fact, prior to joining Tactical Arts, I had never really worked out on a consistent basis other than purchasing a yearly gym membership and going two times after new year’s promising myself this would be the year I would get in shape (and fail).
However, I was really blessed to be able to become part of the Tactical Arts family after one of my best friends, who is also a member, recommended their Crossfit program and spoke highly about Leslie and Patrick (the instructors).
After some email correspondence with Leslie, he set me up with a beginners program with Patrick that met 3x a week for 2 weeks. After my first beginners class, I instantly knew Tactical Arts would be the perfect fit for me – Patrick was incredibly helpful, really intelligent, and, most of all, patient with me since I had never been exposed to many of the exercises Crossfit requires. Leslie and Patrick do a great job in watching out for proper form and will correct you to make sure you are getting the most out of your workouts as possible.
SO WHERE ARE THE RESULTS? I see them everyday. I feel healthier, I am eating healthier, I see it in the mirror, and I am doing exercises with weights I had no business being able to do a month ago. I currently attend Crossfit classes there 3x a week and I look forward to those days the most (had you told me I would look forward to working out a month ago I would have laughed at you).
Though there are other Crossfit gyms in Austin, I highly recommend checking Tactical Arts out first – the instructors are amazing and friendly, our members are some of the most encouraging and supportive people I’ve met, and best of all, we’re a big family. And a quick note on the familial environment here at Tactical Arts– those who finish the workout of the day before others will often, despite their tiredness, cheer on and encourage those remaining to fight through it. Before joining I remember asking my friend what he thought of the other members there and I completely agree with him – everyone is friendly and it makes for a really positive atmosphere.
Thank you Leslie and Patrick for all of the hard work you guys put into making all of us a healthier person! I recommend Tactical Arts to anyone without reservation.

I have been studying Pekiti Tirsia Kali at the Tactical Arts Academy for over 2 years now and have found the quality of instruction, material, and training environment top notch. The instructors are very knowledgeable and accomplished in the art, and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. The focus is on quality of instruction and student development, and the school does not suffer from the over-​commercialism that one often finds in other places. Highly recommended.

I have been taking CrossFit classes with the guys and gals at Tactical Arts CrossFit for 3 months now and I have enjoyed every session. The trainers are approachable and helpful. The teacher to student ratio at Tactical Arts CrossFit is very good as well. The facility is comfortable and climate controlled.
I tried out another CrossFit location (Crossfit Central) and I did not like a few things about that location (The gym is basically a garage with the garage doors open to along a busy street and more of a typical gym feel). When I found Tactical Arts CrossFit it was a perfect match.
I would recommend anyone who is looking to try CrossFitt to check out Tactical Arts CrossFit.