Sensei Michael is now part owner, being there since he was 4, I believe. He now teaches most of the classes and he obviously loves the kids and they ,him. We have had nothing but positive experiences since the beginning. Our grandson ,6, is on his 4th belt, blue. He loves it and almost never misses a class. It is an incredibly positive experience in his life. read more

My kids went to a couple of their camps and really loved it. They got tons of physical activity and it sparked an interest in martial arts. They made new friends and said the staff were nice and fun. It's also the most affordable day camp I've come across. Highly recommend. read more

Initially, I'd given this place a higher review because my son had fun during their holiday camp days and the main female and teenage instructors are both very nice. But, my son's interaction with the adult male instructor has been bothering me, and I felt it necessary to update my review. This male instructor is likely the owner of the business. He was handing out little, free items at the end of the session, and when my son politely asked if he could have one, the man engaged in petty correction of my 6-year-old's grammar by sarcastically asking him, "Can you? CAAAAAAAN you?" My son was shocked (because neither his teachers nor I have micromanaged his use of "can" vs. "may" at this point) and didn't know how to respond, so he looked to me with embarrassed confusion. I didn't bring my son here for grammar policing by some obnoxious pedant. The other staff were lovely, so this encounter was unfortunate, but I'm glad to have witnessed this subtle behavioral red flag in person. This may not be a big issue to some, but in the spirit of this instructor opening the door to unsolicited feedback... I perceive correcting others' grammar during informal conversations (especially when feedback has not been explicitly requested and even more so with other people's children) to be belittling, reflecting poor etiquette, and indicative of a controlling and intrusive personality. I won't be bringing my son here again. read more

$379.00 to quit - read the fine print. Ouch. If you can't or don't want to pay up front for a 7 or 12 month plan they let you pay month to month. However, to stop before the plan ends, there is a $200 fee PLUS 30 days notice required, so when we were ready to move on we had to pay $379. Seems onerous to me to charge a cancel fee and require 30 day notice. Maybe one or the other. I'm happy to support small and family business but this felt to me more like a shake down to get out of a bad contract I should have read more carefully. read more

My child was in this school for 1yr and never learn a thing. Not enough space for every one to move around at the same time and gets too crowded. Children are cash cow for this school and the constant test fee and cancelation fee is a rip off. Might be good for toddlers but not for older kids. Watch Out! read more

DO NOT SEND CHILDREN HERE. Long story short, BAMA manipulated us and ripped us off for 200 dollars during a family crisis (completely at odds with the values they claim to teach children about being respectful and using integrity) What happened: The owner, Adrian, spoke with me in person throughout the trial period multiple times. We agreed that a short term class subscription (3 months) would be best for our needs given a delicate and difficult family situation. However, after my husband went in to complete the registration, somehow the paperwork got changed to a yearly subscription. When we could no longer use the classes due to the previously mentioned family situation, we asked to stop payment and explained the circumstances. Because we had unknowingly signed up for a year, Adrian charged us a penalty of 200 dollars. I emailed him, reminding him of our discussions and to find out exactly what happened. He did not respond to me and a staff member just explained that we owed a penalty for canceling early. He continues to send advertisements and class information to me and my husband, despite my requests to be removed from the list. Each email reminds me of the personal loss from the family crisis, yet he keeps sending them. I feel that BAMA took advantage of our family and exploited a sensitive and sad situation, not to mention the child involved. That 200 dollars could have done so much for her her family and instead it has gone to support a corrupt business masquerading as a place of learning and a community resource. I would never let these people teach children anything ever again. Shame on them. read more

I unsubscribe at least twice a week but for some reason I continue receiving emails and when I emailed begging to be removed I was told I wasn't on the emailing list then asked to forward the emails I received which was over ten. I am not interested! read more

Can't recommend enough. This school is part of the larger Bay Mountain association - one of the largest WT associations in the USA. Quality instruction by well trained Sihings, and Sifu Simon Mayer (who trained under Sifu Kernspecht in Germany, as well as with Sifu Emin Boztepe). The pedigree of quality here is unsurpassed - the reviewer who complained about the school not being affiliated with the ITWA is obviously more concerned about titles than quality of instruction. The instructors here are highly motivated - and that rubs off onto you as a student. Not only can they do kung-fu - they can explain the reasons for the movements and reactions you are taught. It's a very important (and different to most martial arts) way of teaching. The new dojo (they moved across the street) is wonderful and open, just like the classes! read more

I can't thank Sensi Cici and and the Bama family enough. My son Ryan was an extremely shy and introverted kid. So much that it started to worry my wife as well as myself. The Bama family took it upon themselves to bring Ryan under their wing for group lessons as well as private lessons to help him transition. Slowly but surely, I see confidence and growth in my son that has this father grinning from ear to ear. Today, I received a note from elementary school that my son stood in front of his class and demonstrated a confidence that would not have existed without Bama's guidance and nurturing. Can't say enough how happy I am to have this kind of place in my community. Keep up the great work! Glenn read more

My wife and I have been training here for a year now. We both have previous martial arts experience and this dojo is a breath of fresh air. We joined because we wanted to learn wing chun. We are finding that and much more - escrima, jiu jitsu... enough material for a lifetime. I thought I was in good shape a year ago; can barely believe how much stronger I am now. Highly recommend. @Daniel and the one-star-too-long-too-read-novel: I can only guess you violated the "no talking during class" rule - and had to do push-ups? Why so upset? it's good for you man :) read more

I first brought my son to Bay Area Martial Arts when he was 4 years old. Though they allowed us a second trial class, I already knew that's where I wanted him to be in training. Even at 4, my son knew when he looked at the belts and declared his goal. Fast forward 3-and-a-half years we are still going strong. I wanted a place that offered a balance of firm boundaries and fun, with a way of teaching age appropriate safety and the BAMA team has exceeded my expectations. I have appreciated over the years the lessons my son has learned and how he applies them in life. What's been of immense value to me as a parent is having support in the limits I set within our family. I can always rely on them to support me in limit setting with my son. We have dojos that are physically more convenient to us. I know other martial arts instructors and they have offered to train my son. I have not once considered having him train elsewhere. Sifu Adrian, Sensei Ceci, and Sensei Jeremy are incredible instructors and I'm happy that my son and I are a part of the BAMA family. Bonus: Their adult classes are amazing to and when the time is right I already know what class I'll be taking. read more

We've been BAMA members for about a year, having enrolled our twin sons at the age of 3. We love it! Beyond improving their confidence, discipline, self-control, dexterity, and co-ordination, there is a great program to help things at home too - kung fu bucks: A chore sheet is provided by BAMA for parents to keep track of chores and behavior at home and school. Completing a chore sheet = 2 kung fu bucks. Kids can "buy" small items like hair clips or playdoh from the BAMA toy display case, or they can save up their kung fu bucks to buy a bigger toy. We bought our boys wallets and they've had a great time learning about money management (in an age appropriate way), and that hard work = $. I love the real life skills that BAMA provides for even their youngest members. read more

Our almost 13-year old daughter has been going to this dojo regularly, twice a week, from since she was barely 4 years old. Always excited to attend or help teaching her classes. Always looking forward to any activity the dojo is doing. This says a lot about the dojo, for a child to have this much enthusiasm and dedication for the place. My husband and I credit Sifu Adrian and his wife Sensei Ceci for their roles in our daughter's life that helped shaped and still shaping her to be a kind, loving, compassionate, hard working, dedicated, self disciplined and fun young lady that she is. It's so heart warming to see how our daughter model herself after them, in teaching the younger classes. They really do give the kids a great example on how to be "the best you can be" and provide the environment and tools for them to do so. read more

Senseis Adrian and Cece are great role models for my daughter! Their business is well run and clean. They are creating a positive experience and community in real time. read more

I have been studying martial arts for 20 years, teaching for 17 and a school owner for 8. My first time meeting Adrian and Ceci was at the Team Parrella Martial Arts Mastermind coaching group. This group of school and business owners along with our coaches from Team Parrella are dedicated to taking martial arts business to a new level. All this with the purpose of better serving our communities and positively influencing peoples lives. Adrian and Ceci are some the most caring and dedicated individuals that I have had the pleasure to meet. The strive to be the best at what they do. If you want a place for your child to grow and develop a mindset that will make them unstoppable check out Adrian and Ceci at Bay Area Martial Arts Oakland. Make It A GREAT Day! read more

Everyone here is so nice and friendly. My 6yr old son love's it!! He always looks forward to going to class! #Bamafamily

Our 5 year old son (and us parents) absolutely love Bay Area Martial Arts. The staff is incredibly positive with the kids and have created environment where kids learn respect, martial arts and have fun at the same time. Scheduling is easy and we love that we can come multiple times per week and love the various camp offerings. We didn't think it could get better but just completed a b-day party where all 25 kids had an incredible time learning martial arts, swords and light saber fighting techniques. Our son is still talking about how he broke a board....Well done team BAMA! read more

Oh. my. God. We just had an "assessment" for our three year old son after purchasing the starter month, assuming the assessment was going to be a light judgement if he was emotionally and physically ready for martial arts. The co owner was your typical megalomaniac. He was intimidating, overbearing, authoritative and aggressive. This man claimed to throughly understand young children, while arrogantly imposing condescending unsolicited " parental education" about our son; whom in which he had spent a miserable 15 minutes with at that point. Upon entering he shared little eye contact with us and directly in my sons face, with a very strange strong tone more or less interrogating him; asking who he was and who we were, shushing my husband and myself so our terrified THREE YEAR OLD could tell him AND didn't stop asking until he answer the questions correctly. my husband and I should have stuck with our guts and fled the building immediately after that happened. He then proceeded to take my son on a tour of the small space, they visited the prize case and the wash room. He then mentioned they would teach him not to pee all over the toilet seat which I found to be complete inappropriate upon the first 3 minutes of our arrival and that strange introduction. The majority of this assessment was spent eagerly exhibiting his omnipotence upon the parent and child. Our little guy is on a soccer and baseball team which he thrives in. He arrived so excited and ended up crying for a majority of this humiliating "assessment" unmotivated and emotionally drained by this mans lack of understanding and flexibility based on personalities. My husband and I looked at each other praying he would just cut it short and tell us it wasn't working out so we could leave! Copious amounts of oxymoronic statements. Overly trying to relate and then using it against us and the child. I truly felt like we were trapped in this dojo with a psychopath. I'm a early childhood specialist and cannot begin to describe nor understand why anyone in a healthy mental state would ever send their young children to join this martial arts program. It's well understood that martial arts is primarily about maintaining discipline and focus but, this surpassed that methodology; especially for a toddler. We are still in a state of disbelief lol. Do not send your children here! Ever. Wow. read more

There is no better place in the Bay Area for kids to learn martial arts. I say this for two reasons. First, Adrian teaches a variety of skills, from striking to grappling--which means the techniques the kids learn are actually functional. Secondly, BAMA focuses on being a complete martial artist. Classes include lessons on courage, flexibility, focus, determination, respect, and tenacity. Children are taught how to deal with bullies and speak up for themselves. Perhaps most importantly, everything is done with an eye toward fun. Classes always include some kind of game as a reward for hard work, and the owners put a lot of effort into planning extra activities--movie nights, fun camps, etc. If you want your child to learn strength, courage, focus, and skill, then BAMA is the place to go. read more

My wife and I share this perspective on BMMA: In general, the class instruction is good. The kids focus on different areas each week (discipline, focus, fitness, balance, teamwork, control etc) and the class is mostly active, combining drills and martial arts moves. In the year that my son attended, I do feel like his fitness level and sense of discipline improved and he had fun. They have a nice stripe and belt system that keeps students motivated, as well as a chore incentive program where the kids can earn Kung Fu bucks that they can exchange for toys. These positive attributes of the class allowed me to overlook the following: the fact that martial arts is not the primary focus of the program; the occasional light-hearted ridicule towards the students from Sensei Adrian (e.g. having students give themselves a "high five" on their forehead upon completing an activity); and the comparatively large class sizes for kids' martial arts programs in the area (there are usually two instructors and class size ranges from 4-20). Sensei Ceci is wonderful. She handles the business end of the operation and co-taught class with the Sensei Adrian before she got pregnant. Adrian, the co-owner and primary instructor for the kids' program, is in a nutshell, a megalomaniac. His sense of omnipotence is useful--to a certain degree--in the dojo with his students, however, he seems to know no boundaries. His interactions with parents can be unprofessional and disrespectful. I regret having chosen this dojo and having Adrian as the main authority figure to teach my son about authority, control, and discipline. He, himself, is a very poor example of these. My husband and I had a conflict with Adrian as a result of a surprise policy he instituted without warning: all adults who enter the dojo and who are waiting on the sidewalk must do 10 push-ups or squats. This new policy was conveyed through barked orders and even physical pokes, followed by a referral to a poorly placed sign about the requirement. There wasn't a newsletter, an email, an explanation of the rationale, an opt-out form, or any professional communication of the new policy. When my husband was rushing out after dropping off my son for class, Adrian--who was teaching class--scrambled after my husband, poked him, and demanded that he do 10 push-ups. This was my husband's introduction to the new policy and when he refused (my husband has back problems and recently had back surgery) Sensei Adrian was livid. When I went in to pick up my son after the 30 minute class, he yelled across the room at me in front of parents and students (including my own son) rambling about how my husband was in trouble with him and how he was thinking of not allowing him on the premises. He soon came over to me and told me that he found my husband's behavior very disrespectful and when I calmly told him that I understood his perspective and would like to speak with him privately, he agreed yet continued to vent. How disrespectful is poking my husband, ordering him to do something, publicly yelling at me, blaming me for an interaction he had with my husband, and not honoring my request for a private discussion of the matter? We later exchanged several emails where I, as a teacher also, acknowledged that it can undermine a teacher's authority to have people not follow instructions and that my husband and I both felt that his interactions with us had been disrespectful and inappropriate, and that his policy had been poorly executed. Despite having the time to calm down and reflect on the situation, he was still unwilling to understand our point of view or take any responsibility for his own actions, simply stating that my husband was disrespectful and did not follow the rules (We have followed all rules we agreed to upon registration!) and that members could opt out of this requirement. Interestingly, when I requested to opt out, he stated that he was terminating our membership. It seems like there is not an option to opt-out after all! People with disabilities, long-term or short-term health conditions, the elderly, parents who are in a rush upon drop off or pick up, people who meet their fitness needs elsewhere and do not wish to do additional push-ups or squats, or simply people who do not want to follow poorly executed orders with seemingly no rationale might want to consider this upon enrolling a child in BMMA. Additionally, it would be prudent to consider whether an authority figure who knows no boundaries to his "power," has no one to check that power, and who cannot deal with conflict in an adult manner and show control, discipline, and respect is the appropriate person to serve as a model for children of these very qualities. Upon talking to senseis at two different dojos in the Bay Area, I found he is known in the business for these character flaws. Had I known what I know now about Sensei Adrian and BMMA, I never would have chosen BMMA. #worstever read more

I'm still here over a year later and it still continues to be a great experience. Because of Adrian (the head instructor)'s dedication to teaching and practicing the martial arts, I was able to get my blackbelt(blackshirt) in Wing Tsun Kung Fu, which was a huge deal for me. I probably would have given up a long time ago had it not been for Adrian's encouragement and excellent teaching methods. It probably sounds cheesy but it has been a life changing experience for me. Training here has impacted my life significantly, and I have watched it impact other people's also, always positively. read more

My son has been a member of Bay Area Martial Arts since he was five, he is now eleven. This is a family run dojo where when you come in a friendly and familiar face greets you. Sensei Adrian and Sensei Cece are adept instructors of the martial arts and are particularly skilled in the art of helping kids focus and assume greater responsibility for their learning. In the last few years they have incorporated the "Hyper" anti-bullying curriculum into their teaching. Love it! The teaching is consistent in that Sensei Adrian pushes students, hard, to surpass their perceived limitations. He praises and rewards appropriately. For example, belt promotion is not an incentive to draw more paying customers. It is an indicator of committed work toward acquiring specified skills. Over the years I have appreciated how Sensei does not coddle students with empty "great jobs" or "good work!" He articulates the specifics of WHAT a student is doing thereby giving them real assessments of progress, success and failure. He repeats, restates and demonstrates and doesn't indulge self-pity. Sensei really hangs in there with your child. His firmness and consistency is the ultimate manifestation of respect for another human being. I see and feel the love he has for the kids in his care. Further, his mode of teaching mirrors our family values. Recently, my son hit a very low point in his sense of self worth. He questioned his ability to keep up with the other Black Belt Club members and threatened to quit. He expressed this with great sorrow and conflict. Under it all was embarrassment and shame that he felt because he didn't perform like other students in the class. All I could do was remind him that he had signed a contract and must meet with Sensei Adrian before making any decision to quit. This scared him. Our household was in a state of distress trying to keep our son from giving up and checking out. My husband took our concerns and worries to Sensei who responded with directness and deep concern. Sensei's message of "Why are you giving up on me because I'm not giving up on you" tipped the scale. My son really understood that he was valued but also realized how much he loves, Kung Fu and Bay Area Martial Arts. He refers to the other students as "friends" and has said they feel like brothers and sisters... Danger averted. He recommitted himself and is feeling the deep, intrinsic satisfaction of pushing through hard times. read more

This school is only for people who want to work hard. You will sweat, you will bruise, you will be sore, and you will learn valuable skills to defend yourself. Wing Tsun, Escrima, and Ju-jitsu are taught here and if you know the value of learning more than one style and being able to apply them in different scenarios than this is the school for you. I have a great time training here and would like this school to get the attention it deserves. read more

My son began training with Sihing Adrian when he was in 6th grade and now he is in college. Our family's experience with the dojo has been nothing short of fantastic! Our son's self-confidence grew, he became very proficient in martial arts, and he met people there that will be life-long friends. He was given the opportunity to teach younger children as well as adults. Sihing Adrian, Sensei Ceci, and the other instructors at BMMA are wonderful. They offer many classes in different levels so it is very easy to find the right one for you. If you are looking to train, either as an experience martial artist or as a beginner, this is definately the dojo for you! read more

My son has been going here for years and he loves it. In fact, he's pretty much cut out all other sports and is solely focusing on martial arts. He has a group of peers that are all moving along at a similar pace, and there is not one person in the group that he doesn't like. It's really a great social experience for him. As for the physical, technical and mental aspects of the programs, they are top notch. I've compared notes with parents of kids in other programs, and I really think this program is one of the best, especially for kids in elementary school. For parents that might worry about safety or the idea that you would be training your kid to be aggressive or violent: don't worry. Safety is paramount (and I've watched dozens and dozens of classes), and there is nothing violent or aggressive about the program--quite the opposite. A huge aspect of the programs are the mental side of martial arts, and life in general. As a spectator and parent, I've enjoyed this part of the program. All in all, I highly recommend this for your kids! read more

Our son has enjoyed all the "kid" levels. Ninja, Dragons, Advanced Dragons, Black Belt Club. It has helped him develop focus, at least when the price of not focusing is getting hit! The instructors teach and discipline kids at the right level, with high expectations for effort and behavior first and foremost. read more

Adrian and Ceci are the best. I've been through many martial arts schools in my life, and I'm glad I happened to walk into this place one day. Adrian is an excellent instructor, passionate martial artist, and also a great guy. I learned the most here than anywhere else I have ever trained. The best! Thank you, Sensei. read more

Each class is 30 min, twice a week, and my 4 yr old never wants to leave afterwards. I wish there were a preschool based on the BAMA philosophy, to totally let my child immersed in such positive environment every day. My preschooler is super busy and active; they train him while being gentle and sensitive with his developing personality. We also learn so much parenting from being in class and use their daily chore sheets to extend the black belt philosophy outside the classes. It's a great dojo to nurture a whole child! read more

I signed my son Gabriel up for the 6 week promotion in June and well, we are still going strong. BAMA has been so good for him. He has learned so many skills, most importantly, how to pay attention and listen. He is definitely getting a better understanding of his body and his strengths and weaknesses - which is amazing for a not even 4 year old! He goes twice a week and now that he is at the "intermediate" level for early skillz, he is having to work a bit harder to earn those stripes; it is so wonderful that he is learning delayed gratification at such a young age. We are really pleased with Adrian, Nate, Fred and Ceci, as they are fantastic leaders/teachers. It is a bit pricey, but hey, we live in the bay area and you get what you pay for :). Thanks BAMA! read more

I joined Bay Mountain Martial Arts in Oakland about 2 1/2 years ago. It has been, and continues to be, a great experience. Joining BMMA was truly one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. Sihing Adrian DaSilva is an excellent instructor, one who skillfully weaves together traditional martial arts instruction and the application of Wing Tsun King Fu principles in real life self-defense situations. Sihing Adrian challenges the student to constantly better oneself, and the rewards are manifested in one's personal and professional life. Training with Sihing Adrian has greatly improved my physical endurance and coordination, as well as my mental strength, focus, concentration, and I am forever grateful. I highly recommend Oakland BMMA and Sihing Adrian to anyone who is interested in learning martial arts and self defense. read more

The BAMA staff work really well with the students. My daughter sometimes has a problem with crowds or loud noises but she loves coming to group classes and events that are often held by the dojo. I like the level of disipline of the dojo where students are gently guided to the right thing. My daughter has been participating in classes since July and enjoys going. Great job BAMA team! read more

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I signed my kindergartener daughter in the six-week promotion to see if she would enjoy martial arts. I knew after her first class that this was going to be truly enriching for her, and she loves going to her classes. I love that the classes are age specific- and you can see how the teaching styles are geared towards each age group. As explained by Sensei Adrian in our assessment- four-year-olds and seven-year-olds are capable of different things at different times. Having them in age-appropriate classes will help them succeed because they are with their peers. The instructors are firm but fair, and are amazing with a large group of kids. They don't coddle anyone, they have the same expectations of everyone. I'm proud of how my daughter has taken to BAMA in such a short time. She has gotten stronger and already shows more self discipline (as much as can be expected from a five-year-old)! My husband and I are so happy that we found Bay Area Martial Arts! read more

Amazing team ! Our kid love to discover and practice art martial in this dojo !!!! After few months, he has improved his skills and also his way to see life ! Never give up ! read more

This is the place. Our kid was willing to work hard but was not trying to join the military. Was interested in martial arts, but not sure how to start, etc. Enter BAMA. This is one of the best decisions we've made. The team at BAMA studies child development, thinks about how to approach learning, pivots where needed, and communicates well with parents and families. Our child has had some real struggles meeting kids and making friends and BAMA offered a great home for him to improve social skills, build confidence, and become stronger. There are leadership opportunities and, his favorite, older students can be selected to help out with younger students. Adrian and Cici are so incredibly welcoming and compassionate. They are technical experts as well, but that never eclipses the very human connections they make. Our child was seen, heard, understood and made to feel welcome here. He was encouraged to meet physical and social goals in ways that were direct and informed. I'd add that it is refreshing to see a dojo committed to teaching all genders as well. Our son shared class with a very diverse group of kids and love that. I enthusiastically recommend BAMA! read more

Bay Area Martial Arts is a top notched martial arts academy! Their program for kids is based on a scientific method of teaching kids martial arts which targets all stages of development. Classes are age specific which allows each child to develop within the correct age groups for the skills they are learning. They teach a blend of martial arts which prepares a student for a variety of self defense situations. The owner, Adrian, has many years of experience in several martial arts styles. I highly recommend this program! read more

My kids started here a couple of years ago in the Little Ninja and Dragon programs and are still going strong. I like how the instructors Adrian & Jeremy include more than just the mechanics of martial arts. They nicely tie themes like respect, personal responsibility and doing well in school into the program. Bay Area Martial Arts has improved noticeably over the last 6 months or so. They've beefed up communication efforts, added more events and dropped the do-10-pushup-or-squats-when-you-enter-the-building thing. I think the do-10-pushup-or-squats-when-you-enter-the-building thing was an attempt to encourage kids and their parents to exercise more, but looks like some people didn't take to it all too well (so they dropped it). The advancement tests to the next belt level are pretty intense, but the kids like them, read more

We have been part of the BAMA family for almost 5 years now. My son has been in and out of several sports and martial arts is one he has stuck with over time. I credit this to the wonderful teaching style of Sifu Adrien and Sensei Ceci - they teach self-discipline, respect and perseverance in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. They teach kids to carry the structure and skills they learn into all aspects of their life, school and home. The dojo is an amazingly inclusive community and all are encouraged to be the best they can be as individuals. Most of all, they make all of this learning FUN! We're glad to be part of this family. read more

I have two daughters (currently 5 and 7 years old) who started taking classes at Bay Area Martial Arts when they turned three years old. The teachers (Sifu Adrian, Sensie Ceci, and Sensie Jeremey) are incredible. They are strict and extremely disciplined while at the same time loving, engaging, and fun. There are high expectations for all participants and the teachers at this dojo make sure to support each and every student during every single activity. I have told many friends and family members about this program because I think that BAMA is absolutely awesome for kids (and adults). Kids are capable of so much and this martial arts program really pushes every kid to their personal best in such a positive and powerful way! read more

I have been going to this dojo for over six years and I really enjoy training here! Besides learning martial arts skills, I have learned a lot of life skills. We train hard but also have fun. I am almost a Jr. Black Belt and plan to continue training with BAMA and accomplish my goal of getting my adult black belt. As my Sensei says, "A black belt is a white belt that never quits!" And I don't plan on quitting!! read more