House of champions has become our second home. My daughter been going here now for two months and…read morenow we as parents joined her for adult classes. The coaches take time to talk about life and morality of life and thats very valuable to me. My daughter been very shy and sensitive and i can see how this program is building her confidence.

My daughter has been coming in for 2 months now and I can see a change in her. This has been a good…read moreexperience for her. Everyone has always been kind, attentive and patient with the kids! A great place to bring your little ones for them to learn martial arts and be active!

Legendary Muay Thai gym. Lots of pro fighters train here. The coaches are awesome too.read more

Great place to train for all levels! Been training there for a while and finally have my son coming…read moretrain with me aswell. Family environment and Coach Spencer does great teaching the kids classes being that he is a martial artist and also a real teacher aswell!

A friend of mine that I met on Yelp by the name of Alizul told me that she is a Pilates instructor…read moreand after I found that out I told her that one day I would like to come and join her class. I went in on the 9th of this month to try Pilates for the first time in a very long time. Walked into an empty studio and it was only her and I. I was a bit surprised that there were no other students there and I even told her. So basically it was a one on one session that started at 5:30pm. Alizul was very good at her job for only being there since middle of May. Took her time for me to follow her lead and instructions. The pace level was also great! They offer classes which include the following: Yoga, Pilates, Kyudo, Tai Chi, Laido (sword drawing), for adults, children, teens and seniors. When I walked in, Alizul made me sign a waiver for liability purposes and few other forms. Really enjoyed her class, technique, and style. Lee, who is the owner of this studio, has over 4 decades of experience in marshal arts. I didn't meet her personally, but later she sent me a text message apologizing for one of their instructors by the name of Keri. We were on our way out and Keri had a class coming in. We didn't take any of her time, but she was rude and unprofessional by saying "we have a class right now" I truly think she was having a senior moment or a bad day. They take all method of payments, has a gender neutral restrooms, street and private lot parking space. The class for an hour was $20.00 which was FANTASTIC!! Studio was super clean and fully equipped with all the amenities that you need for your classes. Thank you Lee, Alizul, and North Valley Aikikai. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is interested of taking any one of their classes. If I lived near by, I would become a regular member.

Just finished a Tuesday class. This was a good traditional…read moreyoga class to stretch out in after working a desk job. I appreciate that she gave modifications when needed. Thank you for protecting the quietness and mindfulness of the space by encouraging us to not have our phones on us, Maureen. And thank you for sharing your baking goodies with us as well

My son discovered this place and is super passionate about Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu and I'm so…read morehappy he found this place. The coaches are wonderful and inclusive and he has really found his home in this studio. Thank you to all the instructors and people who work there. My son is in recovery and is really doing a bad ass fucking job of it.

Awesome place to train. Came here for open mat and it was one of the cleanest and coolest bjj…read morefacility I have ever visited. It also has a private stretching area, private changing area and a mma room. The owner was so nice and sweet, she showed us around the facility and offered me drinks, coffee and tea multiple times. The vibe was really cool and welcoming. If you live in the area and are looking for a place to train in no gi and mma, this is the spot. Definitely recommend!

I brought my 5-year-old son in for a free trial class to see if he would be interested in…read morejiu-jitsu. From the moment class started, I was amazed at how engaged and focused he was. I've never seen him listen so attentively or follow instructions so well in any other sport or activity. The energy in the room was fantastic, and the instructors did an excellent job of keeping the kids focused while creating a positive and encouraging environment. They were firm when needed, patient, and always willing to help my son throughout the class. What stood out to me the most was the culture of teamwork and support. Several of the kids went out of their way to help my son, and it was great to see the older students taking an active role in keeping the younger kids engaged, attentive, and included. It truly felt like a welcoming community. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I highly recommend Gracie Barra to any parent looking for a structured, supportive, and confidence-building activity for their child.

Gracie Barra Northridge has been great for my boys--and I ended up joining too after seeing how…read moreeffective and useful jiu-jitsu really is. The coaches are patient, structured, and genuinely care about everyone. The environment is positive and welcoming, and there's a strong focus on discipline, respect, and confidence. My kids look forward to training every week, and I've had a great experience myself. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to get into jiu-jitsu.

This dojo is always changing especial senseis and even though they push you to beyond your limit,…read moreyou definitely learn some valuable lessons here and when to walk away. The mantra to show "No Mercy" is to treat someone with extreme harshness which echoes outside of martial arts, that leaves a stain on the soul. John Krease is truly unhinged, but sensei-Lawrence has fight and heart and brought balance to the dojo in a powerful way - but his struggles as a former student turned karate master definitely lead him on a better path. Mixing a splash of Miyagi-Do (the rival dojo)... "when the fight comes to you, you have to be ready to fight back..."... Johnny Lawrence cares and wants you to excel to the best of your ability in all areas of life which is what a true sensei should be and demonstrate, because karate isn't just a form of self defense it's a way of life. And while I've walked away after the All Valley incident pre-2020 as have others... I will never forget Cobra Kai never dies.

Great little spot. I learned how to defend myself here but more importantly- I made some friends…read more Sensei Kreese sometimes drinks when he is teaching me, but I don't mind because I get it #Vietnam. I wear my cooler fanny pack to keep his beers cold and in return he tells me gruesome stories. Sometimes I wish I had something to be depressed about. Until then - I'll just keep on doing happy karate. I just get so happy throwing punches. Thank you

History tradition and the best marital artists in the US. the history behind this place is just…read moreamazing and it is the best place to truly learn Karate

If you are looking for a traditional karate dojo this is your place. Fujishima Sensei and all the…read moresensei's here are incredible. If you ever see a class conducted here, you will see that it is steeped in tradition. I started my son here because he was small for his age and would occasionally have issues with bullying at school. On top of helping him learn how to defend himself, CKA has helped him develop self confidence. The Senseis are committed to teaching everyone about respect, discipline, courage, and perseverance. Being at this dojo has also taught my son about goal setting and the effort needed to accomplish them. We believe that learning karate at CKA, especially during their young transformative years, will help them mold into good citizens. Highly recommend.

There haven't been many recent reviews, especially about tai chi specifically, so I wanted to share…read moremy experience :) I've been taking tai chi classes here for about a month, and so far it's been amazing. Somehow at the end of every class, I feel happy, energized and relaxed all at once. I took tai chi about 10 years ago (Wu style short form) so I'm familiar with some of the basic concepts and stances, but it's been a long time... so it's been great to get back into it. Sigung Carrie and Sigung Jennings are the best. They're patient, professional, funny and warm. They have a lot of wisdom to share, and they really help you to learn all the details of the form as you go through it. Each class is one hour, and there are two classes per week. We spend the first ~25 minutes of each class doing warm-up exercises (which really help you to focus and connect with your body), and then the next ~35 minutes learning the next part of the form. I feel that everything progresses at a good pace, so I have enough time to practice each move / stance before moving on to the learning the next one. One thing to note is that White Lotus shares a big open space (in the JAM facility) with other tumbling / parkour / tricking classes that are going on at the same time. When I first came in to observe a tai chi class, I was a little concerned because the other class that was going on on the other side of the room was pretty loud so I thought it would be distracting. But honestly, once I joined the tai chi class and started doing the exercises and focusing on the form, I found that I barely noticed the other class happening next to us. Maybe others would be deterred by it because they'd prefer a quiet and meditative space, but I don't find it to be a major issue since I can just kind of "zone in" on whatever we're practicing. Anyway, if you're looking to learn tai chi I think this is a great place to do it! I had tried other "tai chi" classes at yoga studios in the SFV and found that they were really just yoga classes with a few random tai chi moves sprinkled in, which wasn't what I was looking for. At White Lotus, you will learn the "48 Forms of Taiji." It's a great way to build strength, balance and flexibility (and improve your mental health, too, in my experience). Come check it out if you're interested... everyone is super friendly :)

I was taken here one night during open gym by a friend who does stunt work. Fantastic gym with a…read morevariety of equipment you won't find just anywhere else. My first impression of this place is very positive, it's like a giant playground for ninjas! ;) It might be a little intimidating at the beginning, with everyone flipping and flying everywhere but there is so much room to move around it's crazy liberating. First I worked on my punches, nice how they have little doughnuts around the punching bags for uppercuts. Then watched some of the guys do some freerunning, the moves they do are so sick! The fact that they are 6-pack fit with no shirts on has absolutely NOTHING to do with my staring *ahem* observance. =p It seems like most of the people here are courteous and friendly a few Bboys even taught me some moves. I learned some basic top rock, up rock, 6 step and baby freeze. The wall of mirrors help with self-adjustment of poses and let me know how goofy I look with my arm wave. =) At the end I tried out the spring floor, jumped on the various mats they have and flopped about on the trampoline. The only gymnastic move I could do is an awkward cartwheel to my right. My uncoordinated jumps across the large blocks were landed with heavy face plants and belly-flops. The large trampoline was thrilling with how easy it was to catch so much air. I didn't even try out the scaffolding they set up because my most recent attempt at a pull-up just had me hanging with my feel dangling for a few seconds. o_O; Despite all my shortcomings as an athlete, working out at White Lotus was pure fun and had me laughing and grinning like a kid in a candy store. I have to say the $5 fee for open gym was well spent, you can't even buy a bag of popcorn at the movies for that price. Funniest use of White Lotus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA4LcLvdNWk&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_759745

We trained there back in the nineties. Grandmaster Dae Shik In produce a lot of great athletes…read more National's and State champions.

Master James is one of a kind ! I have heard stories from…read moreother parents at school of all the other karate or taekwondo locations . I do have to say I made the right choice placing my children with him . They show confidence ! They show respect and determination ! Thank you master co !

I came to this gym thinking I would gain some muscle but I ended up leaving with a family. I have…read morebeen going to Tru Fit Bootcamp for almost four years and during those amazing four years here. I spent countless hours learning new skills taught by the amazing coaches. Even if you don't get at the first try, they still help you. Pushing you so you can succeed, and being there to support you. The whole atmosphere of the place is filled with support and encouragement. The community is so welcoming and amazing. Well, I shouldn't say community I would say family. They are always there for you. I started at this gym when I was a high school freshman and now I finished high school. They gave me an opportunity that I would never forget, allowing me to join their P&P classes, and that's when I started to grow. On the final note, Coach D is an amazing person. He was there for me and always was supportive of me. If your considering joining this amazing community, I would do so!

Initially started coming to TruFit at the end of 2025 to train for a HYROX race but have been…read moreloving it so much that I'm still here post-race to help maintain fitness. I first tried a free class one Saturday and then signed up for a two week trial which included an orientation with a coach to understand my baseline fitness and goals and help answer any questions. After the two weeks, had a check-in with a coach to see our progress and chat through future plans for our fitness journey. The coaches and staff at TruFit are awesome and have cultivated a great community. The equipment is great (especially if you're training for HYROX, they have all the stations), the gym is clean and spacious and has an outdoor space which I appreciate so it's never stinky. I love seeing the workouts before class so I know what to expect walking in. And as someone who has zero upper body strength, I appreciate the coaches for being able to help modify the workout to my level when I struggle but also push me to get stronger. If you're considering joining, just do it