We have been at Atascadero Shotokan for a number of years and are very happy. Our son has grown and…read morelearned so much. We love the traditional aspects of karate being taught as well as subjects like self defense. Couldn't recommend enough!

My son has been training since he was freshly out of diapers, when we relocated to the area we…read morevisited all local schools. He was a green belt in his last Asian fighting art, we choose to go back to white belt because of the high quality of institution + culture of the school. I can not think of a higher complement to a school then the willingness to start over. We do not regret our decision, very happy with Patrick + team.

Our experience at Gracie Barra Atascadero has been nothing short of incredible this past year…read more Professor AJ and Professor Anthony Agazarm have such a powerful way of connecting with the kids. They really pay attention to each student, meet them where they are, and help them grow at their own pace. It's not just about learning techniques; it's about shaping character. Watching my daughter gain confidence week after week has been nothing short of amazing. The adult program is just as impressive -- very welcoming, challenging, and supportive. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, you feel like part of a team. We're so grateful to be part of this community. If you're considering martial arts for your child (or yourself), this is the place to start.

Love spending time and training with the crew at Gracie Barra Atascadero! Such an amazing…read moreexperience with kind, respectful and supportive people who want to get better at this sport/get a great workout in. Very open and welcoming to everyone. Professor AJ greets every single person and makes you feel supported and "you got this" feeling. Professor AJ and coaches are amazing and love what they do! Thank you Gracie Barra!

Bottom line: If you are in any way thinking about trying BJJ…read moreor relocating to a new gym and living anywhere near this place, head over today and try out a class. If you don't, you'll just be that much older when you finally do. I dropped in for a class while on vacation with my family in Cambria. Brent Dugan, owner and instructor here could not have been more welcoming, which is the hallmark of a great gym in my opinion. I came for the 6 am class so not a lot of folks in just yet, the mats were very clean and the gym has a lot of room. We spoke a bit about my experience level and he went into detail about what to expect with the class. The instruction in the class was very clear and easy to understand. I really liked the way Brent broke down the steps into the basic move we were working on that day, then finishing the move, and finally what it's going to look like in real rolling, reviewing possible reactions and counters. The welcoming feeling continued from Brent to all of the rest of the members of the class. Finding rolling partners during free-roll was easy, which isn't always the case being a larger person, and each partner had great technique and was quick to reset after a tap, ready to go. I felt no ego rolling which can be difficult for some newbies or visitors. Brent, Simon, Clint, Kirk, Kevin, and the rest, thank you for the time this week!

I can't recommend this place enough. I live in San Francisco but come back to town to see family a…read morefew times a year. Whenever I do, I drop into Paragon, which also has studios in SLO and Atascadero. (They have another location in Arroyo Grande, but I haven't made it down there yet.) All the locations have the same things going for them: huge, clean mats, consistent high level instruction, and wonderful people to train with at all levels of experience. Chris and Mallory, who run the gym, always remember me when I come to town and and always make me feel totally at home. Over the years, I've seen a ton of new people come in, often from the local college, and they're welcomed with the same great energy that I am. Highly recommend this place for anyone. Whether you're a first-day white belt or a long-time black belt, you will have a blast.

Sensei and his team are very good with kids. My son loves going! I highly recommend this place.read more

Sensei is instructing the kids today with valuable life lessons about discipline, problem solving,…read morerespect and responsibility.

AWESOME INTRUCTOR! Master Boyer is BEYOND GREAT. Unbelievable with Kid's of all ages. I now have…read moremy 12 year old Daughter, my 6 & 4 year old son's, and both my wife and I enrolled. Affordable, Educational, Physically Challenging (this is great because the kid's are whooped and a lot better behaved after an evening with Master Boyer), and a great place to meet new and exciting people. Anyway, a BIG thumbs up for a CLASSY Studio CCATKD now available to the Central Coast. Thank you Master Boyer for being such a Great Influence on our lives.

I have been nothing but pleased with this dojo. Your weekly participation is flexible and entirely…read morecontrolled by your availability. Grand Master Boyer is patient and relaxed when teaching you new techniques, but knows how to successfully train your body to be more efficient, swift and powerful. I recommend this place to anyone who is interested in martial arts to not only to start/continue your training, but to make new friends!

This Okinawan Style Karate is great for kids. We have had our 5-year-old son here for about a year…read morenow. We are really please with the program David and his wife are running for kids - It's called "Little Dragons". In addition to teaching the basic kicks and hits, they take time to teach about discipline, respect, manners, bullies and strangers. It's very worthwhile.

Traditional Okinawa Karate ties the past to the present and future. This is the highest quality…read moreprogram available today, precisely the way it is done in Okinawa. Kyoshi Rogers is The top instructor for karate and kobudo on the central coast.

I often joke that I have commitment issues when it comes to gyms. I've joined several over the past…read more10 years but none of them have kept my interest or offered me what Pit North does. I joined their six week bootcamp class and after 3 classes I knew this was the gym for me. Once my bootcamp was over I signed up for a year! The trainers are exceptional. They keep classes fun and fast paced. They offer support and training in a safe and motivational way. This is truly a judgement free zone. Beginners and seasoned athletes alike work side by side without judgement or the usual snide comments you often find at other gyms. I haven't felt this good about myself or my body in years. When I first joined I could barely do a sit up! By the end of my class I was able to do several. Pit North is truly a family atmosphere and I am so happy that I made the decision to change my life forever.

We love the Little Champions and Pit Peewees classes. Seth and Zoey are awesome instructors and the…read moreatmosphere at the gym is both caring and challenging. It's a wonderful place to bring the kids to get out some energy, learn, and gain strength.

All I can say is that it was a joy sharing a mat with Jeremy and the rest of the coaches. These…read moreguys are professionals, very courteous and polite. If you guys looking for a good gym and some good flow rolls paragon BJJ is where is it at ! Can't wait till next time.

On a family road trip up the coast and part of the plan was to let our kids cross train while we…read morevacay. My kids are very competitive and all we hoped for was the kids to get in some good rolls and learn a technique or two. Decided to hit up local gyms near our hotel location and found Paragon Atascadero, a city we never even heard of. We set everything up through text message with a lady named Mallory and just like that the appointment was set. The gym is located inside a fitness gym which is pretty unique to us. Once we walked in, the lady in the front desk welcome us with open arms. Professor Chris was so welcoming, it was like we already knew each other. I can tell this man loves the art of Jiu Jitsu and the further development of it, in this area. We were the only Asian family in there but everybody that spoke to us was so welcoming and friendly. It was a small town but the people had giant hearts. This is all based off one visit and we got exactly what we were looking for. There is tons of potential for this place to grow. The mat space is huge, it's clean and the professor and coaches seemed very caring. My kids are grey belts, competed in many tournaments and won lots of medals. We been to many gyms to cross train all over Southern California and based off my own assessment, this gym is a must join if you live in the area. Highly recommended.