Guro Francis is the best martial arts instructor I've encountered, with his unique teaching style,…read moreand flair for incorporating Filipino culture and philosophy.

I see weapons training being advertised and promoted. I want to get some sword training. Thank you.read more

I like this place -- you'll definitely be well received there and learn an art that will change…read moreyour life.

Whether you're looking to compete, get in shape, learn self-defense, or just find a great…read morecommunity, Acima Jiu Jitsu is the place to be. Awesome youth program. Highly recommend!!

If your son or daughter is interested in learning martial arts--and so much more--this is the place…read moreto be. Dave Hopkins Kung-Fu San Soo is a family-owned business run by an incredible family and a team of dedicated instructors who teach far more than just Kung-Fu. My son has been training here for several years, and I've had the privilege of watching him grow into a more confident, focused, and coachable young person. The lessons taught are practical, relatable, and applicable to everyday life, helping children build a strong foundation not only in martial arts but also in school, sports, and personal development. What sets this school apart is its emphasis on character, discipline, respect, and perseverance. The instructors genuinely care about each student's growth and success, both on and off the mat. They offer classes for young children, teens, young adults, and adults, making it a welcoming environment for the whole family. I highly recommend Dave Hopkins Kung-Fu San Soo to anyone looking for a martial arts program that teaches valuable life skills along with exceptional training.

Dave Hopkins is the best at what he does. He teaches fighting skills, but he also teaches life…read moreskills in the process. I've trained at other dojo and he's the best. It feels like you belong to a family. Dr. Mark Norris

Another year has past and I am still proud to be part of the amazing and accepting Gorilla family!…read moreFrom the amazing leadership from the dedicated coaches to the motivated and eager students. The lessons learned here go deeper than just self defense. Oosss

Killer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu here! If you want to win tournaments, this is where you train.read more

My family has been part of this gym for the past three years. My wife does the morning kickboxing…read moreclass and we all participate in Jiu-Jitsu during the evening classes. We've competed and have had great results. This isn't your typical gym it's more of a family/community of like minded individuals coming together to make each other better. Stop by and get some reps in.

This gym has something for everyone! Kickboxing, Muay Thai, jiu jitsu, karate, weigh lifting and…read moreracket ball! It's clean, great people, great coaches who care, safe for women to train and at a very affordable price. They offer a free week to try out all the classes and then when you sign up they give you gear, they take care of everything and there's never any pressure to commit or buy stuff from them. I've been to gyms that aren't safe for women to train or try to upsell and gouge you on everything, this place is anything but that! Matt the owner is a genuine great guy, always supportive and helpful. It feels like home.

I have been taking my son to Kenpo classes for the past three months and hands-down, Mr. Grilli and…read morestaff are Professional. Mr. Grilli is extremely passionate about the craft of martial arts and helps all students of different skill levels with equal care. Mrs. Grilli is always on-hand to answers all questions in person or email. The Jr Instructors are also a wonderful addition to the school, also helping when the classes are full. The facility is super clean & welcoming. Yes, parking can be tricky but with proper planning a spot can be found or parking can be found across the street, easy-peasy. I'm happy we have found a family martial arts school. I will recommend JSK Riverside 100%.

I don't fancy paying a karate instructor to spend 15 minutes at then end of a karate session that's…read more30 minutes long that I'm paying a lot of money for so that he can brag to all the kids and parents about how cool he is because he used to practice karate on his lunch breaks in high school, and he's apparently a math whiz. I would only know this if he told me... he did. He likes to brag... a lot. He brags to the whole dojo. Also a cult-Luke atmosphere. "I don't know any kids who quit; only parents who quit." So planting the seed if you "cancel" services you're a loser/quitter. That crap doesn't work on me. He likes to lecture the parents a lot under the guise of addressing "the class" I see right through his bull. I was paying $330 per month, but that's not all! Wait! There's more! There's a $29 fee sign up per child. There are tons of other fees. Tournament fees, test fees... $60 here, $80 there, $50 for this... it's extremely expensive and it didn't even work. I spent thousands of dollars in less than a year... over $3,000 in 7 months, and that doesn't include the months that they charged me after I said I wanted to terminate my contract. My contract was up. I was on the fence to renew due to the expense, the schedule, and it wasn't really accomplishing what we wanted to accomplish. When it was time to renew, I asked Angela if my boys could keep attending the same class because I only had a small window after school to be able to show up. I told her that I would only renew if my boys could stay in the same class. I overheard the conversation she had with Michael (because I was sitting on the floor since there is never any seats to sit in). He said it would be fine, so I renewed my contract for 7 more months. 1 month later, this happened: He gave a speech to the whole dojo. Parents and children included (another lecture to the whole "class" but he was really directly addressing ME). It was right after a "test." Both of my kids passed their tests and belted up. So he decided to make an "announcement", I guess. "If you have two kids in the same class and one of them passed their test then they are going to be in a different class now and you need to figure that out. I have a family who have 8 kids in 8 different classes so figure it out." It was obvious to me he was addressing me since I was the only human being who had two kids in the same class. If he wasn't cool with that- it would be fine, but he never said that. He said he was cool until I signed the contract and then all of a sudden he wants to call me out in front of literally everyone because I literally can't be in two places at once. I never showed up for a class after that, but I still had to pay over $1,000 which was a loss. Also, why do we need to teach 5-year-olds how to break someone's arm? That's weird. Like, I get "kick here; kick there." Do your blocking set. Do Form 1, etc... but why? Why would a 5-year-old ever need to know how to give another child a "spiral fracture" in their arm?? It's weird. He was SO JAZZED to teach a bunch of kids how to give another kid a spiral fracture in their arm. Odd. Kindergarteners! Scared mouse of a wife charges bookoo bucks for photos, another upcharge. She puts her photos on shirts & (over)charges for that as well. Very cult-like atmosphere.

As a parent, you're always hoping to find "that one thing" your kid connects with. For us, that…read moreturned out to be Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy. Before Jiu Jitsu, we tried several activities, but nothing really stuck. Our daughter felt shy and uncomfortable in most environments. From day one here, Sensei Sam made her feel welcome and part of the group. That care and encouragement meant everything. Now, three years later, the change is incredible. She's more confident, more focused, calmer, and makes better decisions. Her social skills have improved so much, and she's not afraid to step into new situations anymore. She carries herself differently -- stronger and more self-assured. And the best part? She absolutely loves going. This isn't just martial arts training -- it's character building, teamwork, and life skills. We're very grateful we found this place. Highly recommend to any parents considering it.

Sam is an incredible instructor. My daughter and I have trained here for a few years now. Sam's…read moretraining never disappoints. He is thorough and patient and always integrates important lessons into his training. If you were looking for a place to train either jiu-jitsu, or Muay Thai... I highly recommend

I've been training Muay Thai at USKO Riverside for almost two years. This studio is run by the…read morePagliuso family where Joey fought in Kickboxing and some Muay Thai. The evening classes that I attend are taught by lead instructor, Ray. Although I only train in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate classes are also offered here. Onsite gym access is also offered with Gold membership and access to the Orange facility is also offered with the Gold membership. Muay Thai practices typically consist of a warm-up such as jump rope or jumping with conditioning drills in-between, shadow boxing, learning technique by hitting pads, bag drills with punches and kicks and sparring at the last 15 minutes of practice. The workout is great for me as I'm in my 50's and I don't have any aspirations to compete. I attend 2 - 3 times a week, evenings during the week and sometimes Saturday morning. It would be tough to get that high intensity workout by just going to a gym. The staff is is friendly and helpful. My only opportunities for improvement are more clinch training is needed on Monday or Fridays and the mats could be cleaned more frequently. Four stars!

Was getting the itch to get back into martial arts training and decided to try out a free class. I…read moretried the Muay Thai class with coach Ray at first. I liked that the class consisted of a lot of partner drills and pad work, with the option of sparring after every class. I signed up on the spot for a twice a week membership. A few months later I tried out the jiujitsu class with coach Paul and got hooked on that as well. My first class we worked on one move then rolled for the rest of class. It was a great workout and no information overload from trying to learn too many techniques in one class. I upgraded to the unlimited membership after that class.