My daughter has been attending Sama academy of martial arts since she was seven and has developed…read moreinto a strong independent young girl. My daughter has loved the sport and learning the discipline it takes to climb the ladder of earning her black belt in the near future. She is currently sitting at a brown belt level and continues to develop and improve in such a high level. You can say we love Sama Academy.

My Daughter has been going here for about a year now and She loves it ! It has boosted her self…read moreconfidence and her discipline tremendously. All staff are extremely polite, helpful and look after all students to make sure each student is safe and learning. It is a nice family atmosphere for sure. Would definitely recommend for kids and adults.

If you're looking to learn martial arts and get in shape then this is the place. The culture,…read morecoaches and fellow students are all very supportive and encouraging. I've taken BJJ and cardio kick boxing classes for the last 6 months. I was a little worried as an older student about injury and not "keeping up" with the younger crowd, but everyone is so supportive and care is taken for all our training partners. It has definitely been a life changing experience for me, and I hope to continue to journey. Thanks to all the coaches and students.

Dumlao's Academy of Martial Arts is such an amazing place for any aspiring martial artist. They…read morehave so much to offer from Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Cardio kickboxing and more! I've been in their Jiu Jitsu program for about 5 years and absolutely love it. The atmosphere is so welcoming, not only for this program but any program you choose to be a part of. All of the instructors are knowledgeable and take the time to ensure that you understand what they are teaching before moving on. anyone and everyone who either attend classes here or have children/family that attend classes here can tell you that it's one big family. Dumlao's is simply the best school around!

My daughter attended and Sensei was excellent. As long as classes are still being offered this is…read morean excellent opportunity. Had my daughter been willing to stick with karate instead of other activities, we would still be attending.

It's been 1 year and 8 months, and I am still here. :) Sensei Mehran is truly an incredible…read moreinstructor and all around amazing person. Not to mention the other students there are super welcoming, helpful, and just a really fun bunch to be around. I've experienced so many improvements in myself since joining Okinawa Karate Academy and feel really fortunate to have found this dojo. You do not want to miss out on learning from such a highly skilled and down to earth teacher!

I can't believe it, but my kids have been attending Solis Martial Arts for 3 years now. They…read morestarted as white belts and have made steady progression over the years. The journey has not lacked complaining, but generally, they come out of class drenched in sweat, but with smiles on their faces. I think they are healthier and stronger from the consistent exercise. They're also more confident. Sifu James is a wonderful instructor that teaches with positive energy. His teaching style is a good blend of discipline and compassion. Solis Martial Arts is trying not only to produce good martial artists, but also good members of the community. Ms. Carla is the owner but also teaches some of the classes. She's very friendly and has been more than fair to us over the years. Our kids' classes have the option of going up to 4 times a week. That gives us some flexibility given that we try to get the kids there 3 times a week. Overall, we've really enjoyed the program and being part of the Solis Martial Arts family. A good business starts with people and there are 2 good ones currently managing things there.

My daughter has been a student at Solis for almost 5 months now. Sifu James, Ms. Carla and the…read moreother instructors are the kindest people and they are all great with the kids. My daughter looks forward to coming to class every week. Not only have I seen her confidence increase, but she's more focused, disciplined and eager to learn -- all of this with a huge smile on her face in every class! I look forward to seeing my daughter continue leveling up at SMA. Thank you SMA for all that you do!!

Instructor Jason is the BEST! I'm an adult student and I've been attending classes here for over a…read moreyear. I came for the fitness and to learn some self defense and it's become the best part of my day. I didn't expect to gain friendships and become part of the "Ohana" but that's what happened. This school is more than learning the moves and gaining some skills, Instructor Jason truly incorporates the martial arts lifestyle into his teaching and it is a community. We learn Kajukenbo, which is a mixed martial art from Hawaii, that encompasses Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Kenbo & Boxing. We learn katas/forms, self defense, sparring, and have lot of fun doing it. Come and join us! I highly recommend it.

I have been a student of Instructor Jason for about 10 yrs, i started when i was 57 years old…read more Instructor Jason has been very understanding of my physical limitations and has been nothing but encouraging. I started this class to get some exercise but with Instructor Jason's encouragement I have gotten for more than exercise. i now have better flexibility, endurance, better mobility and has helped with memory retention but the best part for me is my fellow classmates who have become Ohana (Family). as family we help each other when someone is struggling I would highly recommend JP's Kajukenbo to anyone, any age.

My girls have been learning/training with Instructor Ed for 2 years and love every minute spent in…read morehis school. Modesty, Courtesy and Integrity as well as additional fundamentals in Karate are taught daily. Classes, tournaments and friendship with others in their classes make each class that much better. Instructor Ed teaches so much more than these kids even grasp today, but will remember as adults. Of course my hope is my children never need their karate training to come into play in a real life experience, but I know with what they have learned and continue to learn with Instructor Ed, they will be ok. Thanks Ed for keeping these kids on track and moving forward to achieve their goal of Black Belt.

Love instructor Ed.. My son always looks forward to going for karate class. He is great with kids..read more

I signed my daughter Luna up for karate lessons about 2 years ago and it helped her out soo much…read more The instructors were amazing and professional. Cost for the lessons are very reasonable also. Thank you to the whole crew at Cal-west Karate for teaching my daughter many lessons. Only reason why we stopped going was because we moved out of the area. Thank you to the whole crew.

I Put a 5 Star because:…read more 1. They have really good stuff to learn and are very helpful to learn in life. 2. The instructors are very nice and kind. They help your kid very well and also they have low stress for kids and they believe in kids no matter what. If you feel worried or scared before a belt test or stripe test they always make you feel more better before you start the test. 3. The prices are very good in the Bay Area. You have 1 class each week with your instructor and how many group classes there is to take. ( The group classes are free if you part of the team.) Only in your own class you will need to pay. I am very grateful to be part of their team and very grateful to be there student! I started on April 2019 and got very good so far. My teacher believe in me and also asks me " How is your school going?" Or "I like your haircut!" or something nice about you.

We enrolled our tween-age kids at Karatedo Shinyokai in October 2019 for two reasons: they needed…read moreexercise, and this was the closest dojo. It turns out that we are fortunate to have found one of the best teachers I've encountered, in any subject. Mark Sensei teaches traditional Okinawan karate in a way that is still fun and engaging for typical California kids. He expects a lot from his students, yet is dynamic, understanding and fair. This dojo transitioned seamlessly into virtual classes on Zoom as soon as the shutdown began, and these virtual lessons have been going as well as anything possibly can at this time. The opportunity to engage daily with a group of peers, even virtually, has been priceless. The kids have learned so much beyond punching and kicking: discipline, culture, the value of working hard towards incremental goals... The more senior students help the junior ones with instruction and feedback, and their self-confidence and engagement is something unusual in the average young person. Our kids spent eight weeks in Summer Camp and got to try their hand at so many other fun activities: shodo calligraphy with brushes and ink; various traditional weapons like nunchuks and sticks; even making their own sushi and somen to eat "with" their karate friends! I myself joined the Adult classes in March, and they have helped me in so many ways that I've made this training a priority in my life. Not only have I lost 12 pounds so far :), but there are so many other benefits I was not expecting: better stamina, better mood, a new community of friends, and the mental exercise of learning complex kata. The expression "it's never too late to try something new" has never seemed more meaningful. Karatedo Shinyokai: cannot recommend highly enough!

My 6 year old son takes classes from Sensei Mark and loves it. He looks forward to every class and…read morethe atmosphere is great for boys and girls of all ages. Sensei Mark is fun, patient and informative and offers his students more than just self defense, but a positive way for the kids to carry themselves in all aspects of their lives. The older or more experienced kids help out the younger, newer students in a very postive caring manner that is very impressive ; and fosters a environment that stresses students supporting each other and improving ones technique by also being a good teacher to one another. My son has shown an increase in discipline, self control and confidence. My wife and I are very pleased and highly recommend Karatedo Shiyokai.

I love Guardian Krav Maga! We miss Deanna and hope she will teach another teen course!!read more

This family run business is truly a blessing on this side of the bay. I've never felt discouraged…read moreor judged during my journey with Guardian Krav Maga. Trying to pick what my favorite part of GKM is impossible! I honestly enjoy everything from the light-hearted cardio sessions and amazing conditioning workouts to the enriching fundamentals of various martial arts. If you are looking to start your physical journey I would have no regrets recommending Guardian Krav Maga! They also have super cool pullover hoodies!