My 6-year-old nephew has been attending classes at Hernandez Martial Arts, and it has been an incredible experience for him and our family. From day one, the instructors have been welcoming, patient, and genuinely invested in helping each child succeed. We've seen tremendous growth in my nephew's confidence, focus, and overall attitude since joining. The instructors take the time to work with each student individually and truly care about their progress both inside and outside the dojo. I highly recommend Hernandez Martial Arts to any parent looking for a supportive, professional, and positive martial arts program for their child. The quality of instruction and dedication of the staff are outstanding. read more

We couldn't be happier with Hernandez Karate. Our 12-year-old son absolutely loves going to every class. Beyond karate and self-defense, he's picking up real life skills that we see at home and school. In just a few months, his focus has sharpened, his confidence has grown, and he takes more responsibility for himself. The instructors are outstanding. They're skilled, patient, and great with kids. They make learning fun and encouraging. The staff is warm, approachable, and genuinely invested in each student's growth. The environment is safe, respectful, and motivating. Highly recommend HMA to any parent. read more

My child has been with Hernandez Martial Arts for almost 3 years now, starting at age 6, and it has been amazing to watch his growth and transformation over time. Since joining HMA, he has become more focused, better at following directions, more confident, and more resilient when facing challenges. This has truly been such a positive experience for him, and he always looks forward to class with a smile on his face. As an added bonus, he has also become stronger and more coordinated through the training. We are so grateful for the instructors and supportive environment at HMA, and we look forward to seeing even more growth in him in the years ahead! read more

My nephew gained great skills and has really enjoyed attending classes. From being shy and quite now he is very outgoing and has found a passion for karate. I have recommended many of my of family members with kids to look in to joining the class with cheap affordable prices and great staff. read more

There aren't enough words to describe how appreciative I am with everyone here at Hernandez Martial Arts. From Grandmaster, Professor Bobby, Sifu and all the front desk staff my family has always been welcomed with open arms and warm smiles. Since starting our journey here three years ago my daughter has gained so much confidence in herself and her outlook on life is so much more positive. The support she receives from everyone here is unmatched! read more

Great place for kids to learn. Prof Bobby is awesome and great learning for kids. Great self defense and martial arts learning for kids

My child really enjoys Hernandez self defense class. It helps her learn, grow and defend herself. I thank you for teaching my daughter and making her feel comfortable around everyone. She enjoys the techniques which helps her to improve her skills. read more

My daughter has been going to Hernandez Martial Arts class for the past 1 year and she absolutely loves it! It's helped her with her discipline and self control. I would recommend it to everyone. read more

If I could give them more than 5 stars I would! Everyone, from my first phone call to the owner are beyond friendly, respectful and helpful. Very comfortable and positive environment. Sophia loves going to karate and is super excited every time she gets a new belt. This is the best placed that I have found. For many more belts to come :) read more

Since my child started Hernández Martial Arts he has shown steady improvement in focus, discipline, and confidence since starting martial arts. They follow instructions more consistently and have become more responsible with their gear and training habits. read more

My son has been going here for 2 years and he still loves it like in the beginning. He's always excited for his belt tests and takes it serious. The teacher are great and friendly also! Thank you read more

My 9 year old has been attending the karate program for the last 3+ years at HMA. The place is run very well and great for kids to develop physical and mental discipline. It's also fun and my daughter absolutely loves attending the classes. You can tell their commitment to excellence and nurturing growth for young children. Special shout out to teacher Jessica who is awesome with kids. I very highly recommend HMA to anyone looking to get their child get started on martial arts. read more

This Kajukenbo school is AMAZING! My son is in the Jr. black belt class and has been in this class for over 4 years. He loves the classes and learns a lot of responsibility. Signing up for this class was the greatest thing in my son's extracurricular activities. The instructors are extremely kind and teach the kids how to defend themselves well. I highly recommend these classes! :) read more

This place is alright, and I mean that in every sense of the word. By no means is this a Cobra-Kai but it sure as hell keeps the ethic of discipline. I can't remember how I found this place...Yelp maybe (go figure). I brought my kid in for the FREE 4 week trail and he seemed to like it enough to where he had become confident in wanting to show up. Willingly. Now you have to understand that a 6 year old child wanting to go somewhere that involves discipline and structure is a dream come true for a former combat veteran. I have never been more motivated and inspired to support my child. Boy was I in for a surprise. One word, Contracts. Their priced heavily and are extensive. I'm cheap, like I'll wear the same pair of shoes for 5 years cheap. It was an arm twister to sign the boy up for 2 years. Just be ready. Belt evaluations are going to cost you too. I haven't seen them charge me much for gear but I'm sure that's coming in my near future. I later discovered that later on the lessons increase over time and it is a much more refined process. From when my boy started to now, he has learned quite a bit. He's no Bruce Lee, but hearing him practice his moves sends a bolt of pride through my body. The classes seem to be well taught for the most part as the young and fresh students seem to learn defensive moves and play interactive games. I was expecting a "wax on and wax off" lesson when I walked in one day but only to discover my boy bouncing off the walls in laughter and enjoyment. They were playing dodge ball... WTF... Seriously where's this crane move Daniel used to kick that Zabka kid in the nads. I later discovered that there is an advance class where young and resilient pupils of HMA come dressed in black and look seasoned and committed to there teachings. My impatience and arrogance had bested me once again. I was surprised one day when my boy didn't advance in his belt. Like any good father I immediately blamed the institution. I was ready to attack the instructors for not doing their job of teaching him correctly but I stopped myself. I asked myself "what good is giving him the belt if he truly didn't deserve it." My wife had later come to discover that he did not know all the moves and was not ready for the next trial. They even offered to help him practice on the off days and to watch the advance students to learn from them. You know how I said I was cheap a few years back? They didn't charge me for a reevaluation. The amount of integrity in this one little office suite had more integrity than all the American politicians put together. The parking lot is one of the Sifu's greatest teaching to parents. The professor must've had a vision in one of his deep meditations to place his dojo in a difficult location. Like those Buddhist temples that sit on a mountain peak. I have the belief that some parents actually have come hours before and secured a spot for themselves. Perhaps it is even wrong that I thought of breaking my own legs to secure the only handicap spot. There is only one way in and one way out, almost like the teachings of Buddha and learning to grasp and hold the luxury of self restraint. It's easier to go park in the business plaza down the street and walk over there. You'll thank yourself. Trust me. Time to wrap it up. They are truly nice people, no Mr. Myagi or Ip Man here, but I'm assured that they are confident in their teachings. They have movie nights and seminars once in a blue moon for the kids which is nice (for a price). I guess it was me all along that needed to master the art of patience. Perhaps the parking lot where HMA is located is a trial of some sort for the parents to overcome. Maybe the professor of the dojo is teaching me as a parent to release hold of material wealth and to invest it in my child. The door to the dojo is also heavy for my boy as I watch him in the distance struggle to open it I can only reassure myself that this is some strength building lesson. I also forgot to mention they encourage the students to do good at home and school. Also to carry their teaching with them everywhere they go. They will be rewarded with a star to distinguish themselves apart. For the last year and half my son has slowly climbed his way to the next belt, SLOWLY. I learned that this isn't a Costco membership or a Netflix subscription. This is a place of learning, not only for the student but also for the parent. Even though this is no karate kid dojo, I feel like it has the prestige of a real Cobra-Kai. read more

Hernandez - Some of the infamous flyers - Martial Arts Near Me - Union City, California

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I have been to a few martial arts facilities in the area and Hernandez is by far the best. The owners, teachers and the staff are friendly, professional and great overall. If you are considering classes for yourself or your child, I would highly recommend Hernandez. The focus is not just on self defense, they focus on overall personal development and help with fitness, confidence, discipline, self respect and mental toughness. Bobby Hernandez himself is a class act. Two thumbs way up! read more

The classes are scheduled back-to-back without ANY time between them. So, for example, at exactly 7:15PM there's one set of parents waiting/gathering to pick-up their kids while there's another set of parents arriving to drop-off or find parking. That causes mayhem in the parking lot. Some parents park their cars at the "elbow" in the parking lot which is shaped like an "L" which is a little frustrating to get around. Another thing is that there's a family at the far end of that area that lives with a obnoxious GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG which attacked me one time. I was forced to flee to the inside of my car. Be careful... sometimes they leave their door open and the only thing holding back that dog is one of those plastic fences that their dog can easily jump over. If you are on a tight budget keep in mind there are some additional expenses for SPARRING GEAR, new BELTS, new uniforms... All those things aside, my son loves coming here and I guess that's what matters the most. read more

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I'm so glad that I committed to a half year contract with Hernandez Martial Arts. They are awesome!! At first I was skeptical because of the free trial that they offer (which actually turned out great) but I have really really seen a significant improvement in my only child-- my 7 year old son. His self esteem has improved a lot. Now instead of being at home sucked into the television set and doing unproductive activities he looks forward to this positive martial arts environment -- self defense and exercise! Personally, I also like the vibe of the school. It's so positive (they have inspirational and motivational quotes and pictures on the wall) which is perfect since they incorporate psychology into their curriculum. The staff is great. Karla and Sifu Jess (the black belt girls) are amazing and connect one on one with the kids. My son likes SiBox and all the teachers like Sifu Bobby and Sigong. They are very humble, nice and knowledgable. They say hi and shake hands with each and every parent. For the price-- which is reasonable-- This is very much worth the price & the drive from Fremont (Central Park/Irvington) area! In addition, this school has helped Us to be on time -- even myself as his mom! As far as parking-- come early or else u'll need 2 park in the parking lot adjacent to theirs! read more

Online Martial Arts? In-Person Martial Arts. Yep - the do both really well. I have a decent amount of experience in the martial arts and took my time choosing a place to send my kids. Their focus is on personal development, physical fitness, along with learning the art. The owner and instructors are incredibly kid-savvy and educationally aware. They have fine-tuned their junior curriculum to help each kid progress at a personal rate. If you are looking for a safe at-home program for kids to keep them active, this is it. Of course, I can't wait until they open back up for in-person, because it's even better. read more

Very comfortable environment. Trainers are super friendly and my son has never been happier. They are very patient with their students and disciplined at the same time. Once you move up levels the students are showing a lot more respect to each other and teachers. Thanks for all the work you have done so far. read more

Cannot give them enough stars! Everyone, from my first phone call to the owner are beyond friendly, respectful and helpful. They don't just teach martial arts, they are partners with parents to mold children into confident, respectful people. They require reports from parents and teachers before the kids are promoted to teach them that core values transition to all aspects of life. The place is clean and we'll maintained. Air freshener smell is a little strong but it definitely does not smell like a gym. We are lucky to have found them and glad to be part of the Hernandez martial arts family. Plus they reward you for references because they believe happy clients are the best advertising. They offer many free trial through out the year so you can try before you buy. read more

We love this place! My son has been attending class here since 2013 & he loves it! The staff is extremely friendly and they always treat everyone like family! There is a positive vibe in the entire facility, that even as a parent, you take with you as you leave! I would highly recommend HMA to anyone that is looking for a positive outlet for themselves and/or their children! They have helped increase my son's confidence and self-esteem. He also is learning accountability, respect and discipline which are important traits to carry on into adulthood. read more

My wife and I are very comfortable having our 6 yrs old grandson learning self discipline, respect, and having fun with his friends. Mr. Hernandez you and your family have a very good thing going on, congratulations on all your outstanding hard work. Thank you!!! George & Patt M. read more

This is not a good place to take anyone to learn self defence. First off they make you sign a 3 year contract and each month is $125. I strongly advice you not to have anyone learn here, there are many other places that can teach you better. Then there are the instructors that don't even correct your kids form unless you're in the front. The classes are big and crowded with a small place to train in. And to take a belt test you have to pay an additional $25 each time. The instructors aren't even passionate about they're training, with the 2 instructors that actually know about self defence only teach once every 2 months. This is a honest review and it's up to you if you want to enroll you child here. read more

Hernandez Martial Arts is a great place for kids. My daughter has loved it! She has attended for 6 months and gained confidence, focus and self-defense skills. She enjoys the discipline and feeling of accomplishment. I like the warm atmosphere and focus on the kids' well-being. The values they teach are commitment, effort, respect and discipline. These are great values for growing kids. My daughter was happy to progress without having to "compete" with others. I highly recommend Hernandez Martial Arts! read more

I gave them one star because they are super friendly. If you are seeking to make friends and you have cash to blow this is the place to go to. If you are interested in your child learning STAY AWAY. I signed up my three kids first on a Groupon deal and all went well. After one month I signed a six month contract for my kids. It was a waste. My kids didn't learn anything. Classes were twice a week for only a half hour each class. They kept dumping flyers with my kids at the end of class to pass out to their friends. They care about quantity of enrollment and not actually teaching self defense. Now everything went downhill when one of my kids fractured her arm at home and Dr. Advised no karate or PE for one month. I notified Hernandez about the injury and asked if I would not be liable for that one months payment for that one child. They told me yes if I get a notice from the doctor. I provided the note and asked them not to charge my card for the month. They told me they couldn't stop the direct charge but would issue me a refund at the end of the month. So I believed them. At the end of the month when I asked for my refund... They said I was not entitled to one!!!!! Scammers... If you decide to go with them... Please read your contract. Again if have money to blow and want to socialize this is the perfect place. If you want to learn go some where else!!! read more