This place is a legendary dojo. The highest level training in the Bay Area and a great group of…read moreinstructors, competitors, Champions, and generations of families who grew up training under Sensei Cahill. Truly a privilege to have learned from this team.

Results are born where people who genuinely love what they do come…read more I graduated from a sports university, and the funniest thing is that I didn't like martial arts (okay, okay, I did kickboxing for a month and a half because I needed the extra exercise after I stopped doing track-and-field professionally). I came here as an Au Pair (babysitter) and the kids from my host family started going to judo practices at Cahill's Judo Academy. At first I wasn't particularly interested in judo, but a week ago I caught myself wanting to join a class. By now, I've been attending Cahill's Judo Academy for almost six months (thanks to the children of my host family, who love the place), and I can tell that it's worth it to be a part of this community. I love seeing the professionalism of the coaches, their friendliness and attentive approach to everyone (for example, Coach Joe always tries to remember everyone by name, and I'm not just talking about the kids). In addition, I feel the energy of the place and can describe it as "results are born where people come who genuinely love what they do." P.S. Two weeks ago I was even lucky enough to get out on the mat. Coach Ben asked some parents to try an exercise the kids were doing - jumping over the speed ladder. I think I did it with success (at least I could tell by the cheers of the children and Coach Willie's thumbs up that it turned out pretty good). And I apologize in advance if I have misspelled some names.

Evolve has a welcoming and professional staff that has a genuine and knowledgeable approach to…read moreteaching. My 7 year old daughter was scared at first but now has confidence and has moved to the top of her class. I would definitely recommend Evolve Training Center to anyone wanting to learn Juijitsu.

Great place to learn Jiu-Jitsu. Friendly, knowledgeable, motivating staff, welcoming atmosphere,…read moreand great training for all levels

Professor Chris and the other coaches have been so amazing. They are great with all the kids and…read moreare able to talk them through difficult moments on the mat, particularly with the littles. Both my kids love it here and everyone is so kind and welcoming. Highly recommend!

My son started here less than a month ago, and it already feels like he has become part of…read moresomething very special. From the very first day, the coaches and students welcomed him with open arms and genuine kindness. They guide with patience, skill, and heart -- always focused on helping each student grow, both on and off the mat. What I appreciate most is how they teach more than just jiu-jitsu techniques. Every class is also about values -- respect, humility, discipline, and teamwork. You can truly feel the sense of community they are building. It's not only a place to train; it's a place to belong. Seeing my son's confidence grow, his excitement before every class, and how supported he feels means everything to me as a parent. This academy represents what jiu-jitsu should be: strength, respect, and family.

This place has decent instructors but at the end of the day is not worth attending as its basically…read moreimpossible to get them to stop charging your credit card... Even after multiple requests to stop charging our credit cards they continued charging. Then they finally stopped, but quietly resumed charging 6 months later without even notifying us! I am pretty sure this is the ONLY reason they are able to survive. Avoid this place at all costs or only make cash payments.

My son has been going to Dancel's since December 2017. There are a lot of kids that have been here…read moreand see new kids join at least 1x a week. We want our son to learn not only the TKD skills to defend himself (and others if needed) and also discipline. We've heard about DATKD since our daughter told us at least 5-6 years ago, but son was only 2! She says "everyone goes there". She's right! It seems every San Bruno (and SSF) kids go here. Heard there are 300 kids! This place is ran very well by Ma'm Annette and her amazing young instructors which are also DATKD students that are black, brown, and red belts. Kids are definitely learning TKD and most importantly they are having fun. My son has learned so much and he looks forward to coming. His kicks are super strong! He's still learning the discipline part as his maturity catches up. He's almost 7.5 but always wants to goof off with other students and even the instructors. But they and Ma'm are patient and yet firm in reminding the rules. Surprised to see how little yelp reviews but a lot of the parents may not be regular yelpers. Come swing by and watch for yourself how awesome this place is if you're looking for a martial arts club. It's standing room only on days the kids are being tested for their next belt up. Don't let that encourage you in checking this place out as this is actually the best time to feel the amazing energy and excitement from the kids (and parents too), and witness for yourself Ma'm Annette's powerful voice and command!

This is still my favorite martial arts place. The owner is amazing and so is his whole family and…read morethe staff. It is very family oriented and they believe is good values. I love this place.

Awesome place for HIIT-style kickboxing. My household and I trained here for a quarter of the year…read more The coaches are super attentive and give you the right amount of oversight and feedback, and the class is definitely paced to keep your heart health in check. I loved the kind, person-centered and inviting characters of every facilitator.

I've trained with Gustavo for several years and done a number of private lessons with him - highly…read morerecommend! He's focused, clear, and great ability to help you troubleshoot your game. He's also a "fun" blackbelt to roll with - flows enough that you're not frustrated but pushes your limits constantly.

From the owner: World class Jiu Jitsu private classes delivered to the comfort of your place. With instructors over…read more13 years of experience in competing and training. We have sanitized mats for extra precautionary measures. We can accomodate for large groups/private parties as well. Visit our website for more information or call today!

As a law firm clerk and future attorney, Coach Mike De Jesus and his awesome team have helped…read morereawaken the warrior spirit that lay dormant within me that was buried under years of mind-melting textbook reading. What sets Coach Mike apart from other martial arts masters is that he is able to infuse his pragmatic teaching style with an epic sense of humor that makes everyone feel great about training at his gym. He is honest and direct with you, and does not BS you about your skill level just so you can be a returning and paying customer. He tells you the truth so you can practically improve your strengths and fix your weaknesses. He cares deeply about his students and has shown such kindness and hospitality to us which is so convicting to me as a young man who wants to help make this world a better place. One of the key things Coach Mike has told me is that Jiu Jitsu can help you with all aspects of your life, since it helps you be more disciplined, consistent and persevering in never giving up to solve different problems. This has proven to be true since coming back to law school, I felt more confident and ready to tackle my studies more than I ever have before. And I honestly could not have written that if I had not joined his gym under the invitation of my dear friend Sandeep Singh, who is also an amazing instructor at Coach Mike's gym. Coach Mike has created a family culture of warriors, and I am deeply humbled and honored to be a part of it.

Hello fellow people,…read more I tried this place out long enough to form my opinion. I would recommend spending your time wisely by going elsewhere. To begin this place has a striking training once a week. I watched in amazement as people punched a punching bag full of recycled rubber tires and sand. It reminded me of a funny cartoon seeing the energy wave transfer back on the striker. I saw attempts at kickboxing by instructors that obviously had no Muay Thai or Kickboxing experience. Now onto the reason why I came to this place, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The BJJ training did not meet my expectations of a professional BJJ training academy. The business owner seemed distracted by his cell phone or negativity most of the time. The were small but there seemed to be a high count of injuries, including the owner who may not spar, due to having had his arm broken doing BJJ. Good, lively and intelligent students were routinely knocked down a peg, or brow beat, so to speak, when they were doing well. This seemed to serve no efficient purpose as these were not belligerent or lazy students. It seems counterproductive. this is not a tough love, it's like Pinnochio being trained by the going nowhere boys. There seemed to be an air of insecurity in the owner and staff. The women that courageously came to the place once, probably never came back for a reason. Most people that attend BJJ classes are not broken people and do not want or need that. We want proper professional training which is a fair trade for payments. So in my opinion go find a dojo that meets your expectations. In the martial arts world there are always people looking for a place to belong, a home, a club and those people could be professional trained, not neglected of professional training. This type of training in the short term wastes time. In the long term it will crutch or starve growth. It may not be healthy for youth or adults. Not for me, and maybe not for you. Thank you for reading my review. Good day or good night.

Recently, I was looking for a martial arts school for my daughter to help her build discipline,…read moreconfidence, and self-defense skills. We found California School of Martial Arts, and I was very impressed with the entire experience. It was a pleasure speaking with the head instructor -- he was extremely friendly, professional, and welcoming. The school has a very positive atmosphere, and everything appears to be organized at a high professional level. I can confidently say this is an excellent school for children and families who are looking not only for martial arts training, but also for discipline, respect, confidence, and personal growth. I would definitely recommend this school to other parents and families. Parent Igor Yun

A great family run business for kids of all ages to learn martial arts. We took a trial class here…read moreof the TK class and my son had a blast participating in the course. They had a lot of different obstacles set up that help to not only burn off energy for high energy little kids, but also helps them to learn how to better coordinate their body by kicking things the right way, jumping over things, and rolling safely. On top of this, they are being taught the values of listening, focusing, and respecting authorities. Class is twice a week and the students collect different colored stickers as they learn new skills. After all stickers have been collected, they get to test to see if they are ready to move up to the next belt color (every 2 months if you regularly attend). It felt like a family environment with even the parent of the different students knowing one another and being friendly in conversation. A great business that I would recommend!

My family has called El Niño home for years and I mean that literally. My son is turning 13 and has…read morebeen training since he was 4, right alongside his sister. This place isn't just a gym, it's where they grew up. The coaches here are something else. They don't just teach technique they invest in YOU, they remember your name, and they make you feel like you belong from day one. Walking into a martial arts gym for the first time can feel intimidating, but El Niño strips all of that away. You walk in a stranger and leave feeling like family. And for anyone making excuses I'm a mom of two, a wife, and I work full time. If I can carve out time to train Jiu-Jitsu and fall completely in love with it, anyone can. This gym meets you where you are and grows with you. I will be here for the rest of my life. Best gym. Period. Highly recommend.

I love this place been here since 2011 the location has great parking and even better coachesread more

Don't waste your time. Not a serious gym. Spoke to the only contact, Ryan, and he is terrible at…read moreresponding. Twice I've asked to join and nothing. Not even a meeting time to start. I have never encountered a gym that isn't eager to get new clients. Sloppy care, do not recommend to anyone. I was fine with the $165/month but after all this chaining around, I'll happily join Equinox.

10/10 for both the quality of this gym and its members. This gym has a plethora of power racks as…read morewell as other free weights and other machines and everyone here is super friendly. The machines are kept immaculate and you can tell the dedication that everyone has when they come here to workout. Also a BIG plus that it's 24hr access since I workout sometimes at off hours.