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Academy of Western Martial Arts, Austin

Academy of Western Martial Arts, Austin

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Corporate Seminar
Weapons Training

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Corporate Seminar
  • Weapons Training

Age Groups

  • Adults

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Knowledgeable instructor
  • Welcoming community
  • Fun classes
  • Supportive community
  • Rigorous training
  • Safety precautions
  • Fitness-oriented structure

Considerations

  • Misogynistic environment
  • Management drama

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

13 reviews

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12

4 stars

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Excellent

"This is a great group if you want to learn sword fighting. Or saber, or spear, or dagger, or... Amazing people, great instructors. Looking forward to every training."

- Benjamin Grosse-Siestrup

via Google

11/3/2023

Very Poor

"Listen I tried to stay out of the drama and let things play out how they would, but the owner and management can't keep mine and other loved ones' names out of their mouth so fine, let's share our public feelings. This little band of edgelord misogynists will willingly take in a man who's been resp..." Read more

- Jacqui Zarka

via Google

8/9/2022

Excellent

"I travel a ton for work and try to keep up on my HEMA training, and I had the pleasure of being able to stop by AWMA twice during my last trip down to Texas in February. Off the rip, the entire group was extremely welcoming and friendly from the moment I walked in the door. The instructor, Bryant, ..." Read more

- Harley Jelis

via Google

3/11/2020

4.7

(13 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 6:30-9:30PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 6:30-9:30PM
  • Thursday: 6:30-8:30PM
  • Friday: 6:30-8:30PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

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Bryant Coston

Instructor

Location

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