Drew is a phenomenal teacher for young kids learning BJJ. He teaches not only techniques but also…read moresoft life skills. They have a good program where if multiple family members sign up, it ends up being a good deal. Make up policy is flexible too.

We just started at Gracie and have loved our experience. My 5 and 7 year old get to burn off some…read moreenergy and learn some self defense techniques- win win! Looking forward to continuing their Jiu-Jitsu training here.

Just attended a self defense workshop and the annual Norcal women's practice which Saratoga Dojo…read morehosted. The Saratoga Dojo is part of Shotokan Karate of America, a non-profit karate organization that was founded in 1955. This dojo has been around for over 25 years and teaches serious, traditional martial arts. They have great instructors who have practices many years and are seasoned instructors of both adults and children. Classes are offered as part of the Group Exercise program at the Southwest YMCA in Saratoga. Come try it out! https://saratoga.ska.org/

I have been practicing at Shotokan Karate of America, Saratoga dojo since 2007, with Craig Hamman…read moreand Curt Wvong as my seniors (dojo leaders). Under their guidance and mentoring, I feel that even as an adult I am growing stronger in mind, body, and spirit. SKA practice emphasizes the development of a strong mentality: polishing of techniques through extensive and exhaustive repetition, committing to one's attack, defense, and counterattack without flinching or bailing, and breaking through one's natural tendency to rest or give up in the face of fatigue or adversity. SKA practice at Saratoga is included with a current Southwest YMCA membership and a single annual SKA fee. Unlike some other martial arts organizations, SKA is a nonprofit organization that does not charge any fees for gradings or require members to purchase SKA-branded equipment. For anyone looking to strengthen their whole self and learn a martial art, I wholeheartedly recommend looking into practice with SKA.

Good place to learn and is helpful. The instructors are very kind but strict. A perfect placeread more

I highly HIGHLY recommend XMA! I recently started taking the XFIT morning classes (with zero prior…read morekickboxing experience) and Coach Payam/every single student is warm, welcoming to beginners, and fun to work with. Coach Payam knows how to create a motivating and intense environment while also making sure class is REALLY fun. After taking a multiple year hiatus from intense workouts, XFIT was the perfect way to get back in to it. It's only been four classes for me so far and I've already learned so much about kickingboxing technique, gotten good cardio and strength workouts, and met a lot of awesome people.

Our child went to WVMA. All of the instructors were great,…read morebut the place just got more and more crowded. There are just way too many kids in a class for the size of the place. SUPER crowded! And the more and more crowded it got, the more and more chaotic the floor got and that led to less and less instruction for the kids. I wish it didn't get so bad, because we really liked it there! They desperately need to limit the class size!

Love the discipline. The teaching of morality and respect are great ideas that have longevity and…read morebenefits. The spiritual aspect is most important.

My kids, ages 5 and 7, take classes from Master Lee. He is very firm but simultaneously very…read morepatient, and my kids actually seem to like the discipline once they got used to it! Much emphasis is placed on doing well in school, being focused, the importance of always trying your best, and discussion of the Tenants of Tae Kwon Do: Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit. We came here looking for a physical outlet for the kids and to give them some skills they would maybe need someday to protect themselves, but it has turned out to be so much more. Campbell TKD Academy is a great place for kids to start, and while I do not take Adult classes here I can see he has many adult students and has mentored many up to Black Belt. Big fans here of Campbell TKD and Master Lee.

Master Lee is the best teaching respect, discipline and how to develop strong kids…read more My daughter has better behavior now and she loves Taekwondo. Thank you Master Lee.

The two shifus put up with a lot especially from the younger kids but they're patient and…read morestructured. Also handsome according to my mother in law. Decent price and if you can make earlier weekday or late weekend classes it's not too crowded. Sometimes in the summer it's like 4 kids in a class. They basically do like 15 mins of conditioning/warm up and then the rest of class practicing motions. My younger one hates repeating the motions and just wants to punch things but he does a pretty good job.

Amazing shifus that teach exceptionally, very clean place and pretty big. The uniforms and shoes…read morefit very well with many sizes and the payment plan is really nice.

WCWMA is an exceptional karate school that has had a profound impact on our family. My daughter…read morebegan her journey here four years ago and my son three years ago--both recently earned their black belts, and we could not be prouder. The instructors are highly dedicated, patient, and genuinely kind. Beyond teaching karate, they instill confidence, discipline, respect, and kindness in every child. This school creates a supportive environment where kids grow not only as martial artists, but as individuals. If you are looking for a place that truly invests in your child's character and confidence, this is one of the best schools you will find. Highly recommended.

When talking about after school class, sending my son to west coach martial arts in Campbell is the…read morebest decision I ever made. He loves the class, the instructors and he made several best friends there. He is a black belt now and I never thought he had the potential to get black belt at 10!

Great place for learning kung fu, shifu pays individual attention and interest in every child. My…read moredaughter has learned so much from them. She came after a long break but shifu made sure she catches up and participates in elite competitions. I'm very happy with her progress. Very sincere people.

We have two kids studying under Master Zhao and have been fortunate to be part of this amazing…read moreschool for over two years. Master Zhao's love for kung fu and teaching makes his classes fantastic learning experience. He loves kids and somehow manages to maintain that magic balance of discipline/authority and encouragement that strikes the right cord with our kids: they see him as a huge authority yet are not intimidated and look forward to their classes. Master Zhao knows every student by name and cares about his students. One of our kids changed school and ended up in a toxic environment that impacted his kung fu. Master Zhao and Sylvia noticed the new unusual behavior and talked to us on a number of occasions to make sure our son was ok. The classes and levels (belts) are structured such that we can see month by month how much stronger, more agile and skilled our kids are becoming. A mix of different levels is very beneficial for the less experienced students as no belts aspire to the while belts, yellow belts get excited about advancing their skills to be able to do what purple belts can do, etc. The belts are earned, Master Zhao holds the bar and doesn't lower it. So when kids earn their belts, they feel very proud because it is a big achievement. We also really like the camaraderie and friendly environment in this school. Both Master Zhao's and Sylvia are kind, patient and respectful. And that vibe absolutely transfers to the students. More skilled students can help less experienced ones, which creates great learning opportunities for both sides. Lastly, Master Zhao's summer camps are truly wonderful. Kids learn weapons, play games and just have a great time. We were really impressed how much they can learn in a week. We feel incredibly fortunate that our kids can learn from a teacher of such a caliber, coming from the centuries of the best in the world traditions.