Inochi Mixed Martial Arts Academy - Paul Haben, Spring Branch TX

This is a great academy filled with great people. Mr Haben is a world class instructor and has created an environment that feels like family right when you walk in the door.

I can't say enough about Coach Paul and everyone at the academy. The installations are great, the staff create an excellent atmosphere, and the student onboarding process is really unique and extremely fair to students and parents. I've been a big fan of the academy literally since day one. Coach Paul takes a genuine interest not only in his students' advancement in martial arts, but also in their character development in a refreshingly balanced and open-minded way. Parents get to use the well-equipped gym too during class time, which is a nice perk!

I have been attending Paul's gym for a little over two months. I have never done any kind of training regarding self-defense. So I took the plunge and did the walk-in and have not looked back since. The entire experience has been super positive. The more senior level students are very accommodating to clumsy newbies. To the extent that I feel like they're almost sacrificing their own training. One should not have any hesitation to come out and give it a go. I'm forty eight. It's never too late to try something new. Additionally, I had my daughter, who is 11 in his class over summer. The instructors are super friendly and very good with children, especially Paul's son Josiah. MMA is one of the best workouts mentally and physically that i've done. My running index score has actually gone up twenty points since I started training there. I also joined Paul's weight lifting portion of the gym. I was at 1 of the large national chains but their lack of free weights made it difficult for me to get the type of workout that I needed. The people at Paul's gym are equally friendly. Everyone says good morning to each other and takes time to say hello. It's very refreshing. All ages are represented. We have folks in their seventies and up and young adults in their late teens.

The instructors are all incredibly patient with new learners, they ensure the techniques are well understood before having the students attempt them and they truly care about the progress of their students. It's refreshing for authority figures to have an invested interest in their students as well as setting high (yet attainable) expectations for them.

Inochi has quickly become my jiu jitsu home The Haben family has truly built up something special.

As an adult- who trains at Inochi Mixed Martial Arts you can expect to receive the best Jiu Jitsu training. Mr. Haben incorporates a mix of many different martial arts in a way that revolves around self-defense and real-life application that you wont find anywhere else. When you train here, you can expect to learn self-discipline, gain confidence, be challenged physically, grow as a good human, and will be blessed with amazing friendships. There are many uniquely diverse people who attend classes from all fitness levels and walks of life. As a woman who trains here, I have never felt uncomfortable, there is a great community of people, men and women who are so kind and supportive.

As a parent- who has a child in the Foundations 1 class and the Little Dragon’s class I will say that I truly appreciate that my children are not only learning “just” jiu jitsu, but they are learning to be good people, and are influenced by great coaches and peers.
My 6 year old started BJJ timid and anxious, I could count how many people he has spoken to on one hand. Now 5 months later he is making eye contact with peers and adults, speaking to his friends and coach, and has gained so much confidence. This is solely a result of the program and efforts put into place at Inochi. Mr. Haben takes the time to ensure that these children have the values and life skills that they need to walk through life with purpose and in excellence.
He is also the most patient man I have ever met. There has been a number of classes where my 4 year old has not made the best choices. Somedays I have to hand off my crying belligerent child and trust the process. Mr. Haben caringly works with my child, but holds him accountable for his actions. He is learning how to learn, and learning that he is responsible for his own actions.