I have nothing but love, respect and admiration for Seronio's Island Bred Martial Arts in Vallejo…read more Professor Bobby Seronio Jr. and the entire crew of instructors are amazing. They lead the children, youth, adults and families of our community not only to be outstanding in kajukenbo; but build character, instill respect and quality values that carry on in each person's lives forever. I am grateful to know them and call them family. Many friends have their children enrolled with the school and are always speaking highly of them. I have also worked out in the adult classes and love it. I see how involved they are in the community promoting safety awareness and self defense that it was a reminder...my review is long overdue! Contact them now!

Very awesome family!! They do so much for the community. Come out and give them a try. You won't be…read moredisappointed.

ATA American Canyon is almost essential for every kid. My child has shown so much improvement in…read morediscipline, patience, and self-esteem since starting here. Mr. Ball is an outstanding instructor-fun, but firm when needed, and he truly knows every student. It's clear how much the kids look up to him. He makes them feel comfortable, but also shows that he believes in them, which motivates them to give their best. I highly recommend this school to every parent. I'm so glad I found this school.

Mr. Ball is great with kids and keeps things fun. Also I appreciate how he addresses the kids when…read morethey aren't paying attention or are distracting the rest of the class. He really makes sure the kids learn the proper form and takes his time if an individual needs extra help.

I can't say enough about Women Empowerment at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Vallejo! What started as a personal…read moregoal to earn my pink belt quickly turned into joining a community of inspiring women who truly have each other's backs. From day one, I felt welcome and supported. Nikki is a phenomenal instructor--she teaches with clarity, structure, and real-world practicality that makes every class feel valuable and impactful. Whether you're looking to learn self-defense, build confidence, or find a strong community, this is the place for you!

We first tried a Jiu Jitsu gym in Fairfield, and after just one class, we left very unsatisfied. My…read moredaughter, who was only 5 at the time, was placed in a class with much older, more experienced kids without any explanation, guidance, or pairing with a mentor. During one exercise (which had never been explained to her), a more experienced student took it upon himself to "correct" her by tripping her, causing her to fall face-first. The instructor neither checked on her well-being nor addressed the behavior. The incident left her shaken and unwilling to try Jiu Jitsu again for quite some time. After months of encouragement, she finally agreed to give it another try, this time at Gracie Jiu Jitsu, which had been highly recommended by fellow school parents. From day one, the difference was night and day. The coaches are not only professional and skilled, but also incredibly patient, welcoming, and attentive to each child's needs. They make sure every student understands the exercises and feels safe while learning. One moment that really stood out to me was when my daughter accidentally overextended her wrist. Both coaches checked on her at separate times, Coach Miro even offered to wrap her hand, and later Coach Nikki reassured her that these things happen and everything would be okay. As a mom, that level of care spoke volumes and showed me they truly prioritize their students' well-being. What I also love is how they blend skill-building with play. They incorporate games like Simon Says and end the class with dodgeball. This isn't just fun, it's smart. Play is a crucial part of how children learn, and it's clear the coaches understand how to keep kids engaged, motivated, and happy while still teaching discipline and technique. Beyond physical skills, Gracie Jiu Jitsu focuses on life lessons. Each month, they highlight a value, last month's was respect. The coaches talk about what it means, how to show it, and how it applies outside the gym. They also teach the importance of community, standing up for others, and resolving conflicts peacefully, using Jiu Jitsu techniques only when truly necessary for self-defense. My daughter is now not only learning how to protect herself, but also how to be respectful, compassionate, and confident. Gracie Jiu Jitsu is giving her tools that will serve her for life. Highly recommended.

Originally, I had heard about Soaring Eagles from a friend, and I was curious about enrolling my…read morechildren, but then the pandemic struck. Fast forward to four years later and I discovered that Soaring Eagles offers classes through our home school charter, so I called to express my interest and set up a visit. When I called, I spoke to Master Wayne Jones. I could tell right away that he is very business oriented, but friendly. He invited us to come to the dojang to watch a few classes to help us decide if this would be the place for us. At first, I had trouble finding the parking lot since Google Maps will tell you to turn right instead of making a slight right down the one way street behind the building. When I finally did park and enter the dojang, we were greeted with wide smiles and invited to sit anywhere to watch a class. There were two main classes at the time, one in the front room for children 7-12 and one in a back room for children 3-6. Miss Aliah teaches the Little Eagles with the assistance of various Black Belts. She is a natural with the kids. She gets down to their level, explains the moves and kicks in a way that children can easily understand and most importantly, she is patient but stern. Kids will sometimes get out of sort, but she maintains a level of order and discipline. The kids know very well when it is play time and when it is learning time. The Basic Children's class for 7-12 year olds was being taught by Master Wayne and Mr. Boone, a fellow Black Belt. I was impressed that even though the class had well over 20 kids, they were able to make sure that everyone lined up correctly, uniforms were neat and belts were tired. Master Jones has a loud powerful voice that commands attention and he is also firm yet compassionate with his instruction. The school is run by Master Wayne Jones and his wife Mrs Master Adrienne (6th Dan), along with the assistance of their daughters Ms. Aiesha (4th Dan), Ms. Aliah (3rd Dan), and fellow Black Belt Mr. Boone (4th Dan). I was highly impressed that their entire family consists of black belts as this is exactly what I want for my children. Not only are all the children black belts, but so are the grandchildren. This is truly impressive! There are many class times to chose from during the week and you can have an A/B schedule where you come every other day, two days a week. Classes run from 4:45-8pm (the late night class is the adult class from 7:15-8 am). They also offer different levels of membership which includes the Black Belt Club-( 2 regular classes and one specialty class a week that usually includes weapons and sparring training) and Master's Club- (Attend as many classes you want in a week, including a specialty weapons class on Thursday night; and targeted weapons training on Saturday consisting of bo staff, nunchuks, escrimas stick, forms (Taegeuk), tricks and kicks and combat weapons). You will also have an opportunities to compete in tournaments, even one hosted by the dojang on Mare Island in the Spring. The tournaments are a good way to test your skills and see taekwondo applied in real life applications. I also appreciate that you don't just learn taekwondo. We learn hapkkido, jiu jitsu, self defense and how to fall properly. If you take Def Con with Master Adrienne, you will learn how to stretch and strengthen your body in ways you never knew you could. In Ms. Aliah's trick and kicks class, I have learned some kicks that aren't just impressive, but also useful in sparring. In Ms. Aiesha's sparring class, you train with the best of the best and learn how to hone your craft. You also learn about community. I have had so many people show up and support me through different events and I have in turn shown up and supported others. This is what a true community represents. Something else that impressed me about Soaring Eagles is the diversity in the dojang. Many cultures, ethnicities and faiths were represented in the different familes and everyone had a mutual respect for one another. I was sold. Now over a year later, my second oldest is a blue stripe belt, my oldest is a soon to be green belt, my husband is a soon to be yellow belt and I am a green belt with black belt aspirations!! We all decided to join the fun! I truly appreciate the village I have found. Mrs. Master Jones, Master Jones, Ms. Aiesha, Ms. Aliah, Ms. Javina and the entire dojang have been so welcoming and supportive. I am forever loyal to Soaring Eagles and they won't be able to get rid of me!

Awesome place! I bring my 5 year old here to the little eagles class and the instructors do an…read moreexcellent job keeping the kids engaged, being patient and teaching valuable lessons.

We love TRK and we trust them with our daughters. This is not only a martial arts school but, a…read morefamily and collective of amazing individuals who are shaping future generations. They are teaching our youth discipline, confidence and life skills. There is a faith based element as well as a national pride component to this TRK family and legacy. Come check it out and you won't be disappointed!

We have been participating at TRK for almost 4 months and highly recommend the program. I wasn't…read moresure how my kids would handle the strict rules and structure, but they have worked had to rise to expectations. The instruction is beyond just the techniques, there is a strong culture of respect, responsibility, and family.

My 3 boys have been going here for years and they love it. Coach Joe and all the coaches are…read moreextremely supportive of my boys, building their trust and confidence. They have truly grown under their mentorship. They have a built a strong community in this town, if you are looking for a place to call home, this is it.

Rooted Jiu Jitsu is an amazing place to train for both hobbyists and serious competitors alike. The…read moregym has a great supportive vibe, where people are genuinely nice and happy to help others learn. Coach Joe is a great guy and an expert black belt in the craft. There are regularly open mats at 5 am for those true jiu jitsu addicts

Great place to learn the art of Kajukenbo! Not only is the instructor my dearest friend and…read morebrother, he has dedicated his martial arts life to instill others with his great knowledge of the Ramos Method of Kajukenbo through SGM Emil Bautista and his instructors! Perfect place for all ages! Martial arts and self-defense at its finest, while joining a special Ohana (Family) with Sims Kajukenbo!

I was a student of Mr. Brantley for many years back in the day. I came up from white belt to 1st…read moredegree black belt with him as our instructor and won many of tournaments with my classmates under his teaching as well. Taekwondo is the way of the hand and the foot yet the lessons he taught myself and others stuck with us much deeper than just that. He instills honor, respect, integrity and perseverance in all of his students which in turn made all of us better human beings than skilled self defense students. Mr . Brantley is a great Taekwondo instructor but a better character teacher, there is none. So I'll say that to say this. Try out a class for any age and see for yourself. If it's for a short time or for years like it was for myself and many others, the lifetime experience you'll gain won't disappoint anyone.

Our 5 year old son just started and he loves it! Mr. Brantley does an amazing job with these kids.read more