Here's a completely honest review based on my experience. This place is amazing! As a single mom…read moreand nurse, I was looking for a way to learn some form of self-defense. After researching several places, I found this one, and I can honestly say I highly recommend it. My background is mainly in fitness classes at the gym and dance classes--I have zero martial arts experience. I initially signed up for a trial, but then I saw they offered a six-week challenge with three classes a week and monitored nutrition. I thought, "Why not?" and decided to sign up for the full six-week challenge to get the complete experience. I've been blown away by how much my life has changed. Not only did I lose about 10 pounds in just three weeks, but it has also helped with my mental health and allowed me to learn so much about myself. The instructors are great at guiding you--they correct your form in a way that helps you learn how to throw punches and do combos correctly, so you can defend yourself properly if you're ever in a dangerous situation. The other students in the class are incredibly supportive, no matter their level. There's a strong sense of community, which has made learning the drills and combos much easier. Alan and Candace are awesome teachers and do a fantastic job instructing. I completely recommend attending this Krav Maga school if you want to learn self-defense, be in a comfortable, family-friendly environment, develop new skills, get in shape, and find a sense of community. At least take the free trial class to see if it's a good fit for you! But if you want to lose weight, I highly recommend the six-week challenge. Invest in yourself!!

DO NOT GO HERE IF YOUR CHILD IS TRYING TO LEARN SELF-CONTROL AND FOCUS, THEY WILL NOT SUPPORT YOUR…read moreCHILD WELL . My son is 8 years old and is a very energetic, happy kid. He has challenges with focus and self-control at times which is precisely why we wanted to enroll him in the Krav Classes. He started in the Lil Dragons program, and after about 4 months he was promoted to the Juniors program because he was doing so well. HERE is where it gets sad...he was told we would "trial" the Juniors class to see how he would do. After 6 weeks, he having difficulty with focus and self-control in the larger setting, but was making improvements over the last few sessions based on staff report and my observation. This past Tuesday, he wasn't paying attention and accidentally punched another kid in the face with his glove on (not hard but I'm sure it still hurt...he apologized to the child and resumed the class). I recommended that we put him back in the smaller class considering that my son was thriving in Lil Dragons, and he was consistently practicing safe partner work in Lil Dragons so there is no reason he would not thrive there again. Trying out lil Dragons to see how he does again posed no risk to anyone's safety. He just has ongoing challenges with focus and self-control which impacted his performance overall in the larger class. My son in a smaller class size would have more adult support and less distractions which would ultimately help him focus. This issue with the partner work the other day was not aggression, it was a lack of focus that resulted in a punch to someone's face (focus is precisely what a smaller class would support and DID support as of 6 weeks ago). 360 Krav's response was that he wouldn't be appropriate for the Lil Dragons class either (even though he was doing so well there 6 weeks ago that he was promoted!)...effectively expelling him from the program altogether. How 360 Krav has handled this is totally unacceptable. You promoted him to "try" out a new class...it was not a good fit, and now you are not letting him go back to the class that he was successful in. This is a disgraceful way to teach...you are literally punishing a child for being brave enough to try something new and then failing at it.

Small class, personal individualized instruction, affordable. JP is a very personable, easy going,…read moreknowledgeable instructor with alot of patience and a great sense of humor. Unlike some instructors who run their classes like a military drill instructor, JP is relaxed. He is not going to make you run laps around the dojo nor make you do 50 pushups. It doesn't matter if you are overweight or out of shape. It's not that kind of class. You are not there to learn Oriental wisdom, philosophy, discipline, loose weight, nor achieve enlightenment,...you are there to learn Wing Chun. I could kick myself for having spent years of hard training to achieve my Blackbelt in Shotokan Karate. I wanted to learn self-defense. I should have taken Wing Chun instead. I basically learned how to dance, doing katas with stylized, symbolic forms which are completely useless in a real fighting situation. Nothing really bad about Karate. I did learn discipline and the ART of Karate, not how to fight in a real world situation. Likewise, I practiced Chinese Boxing in Chinatown LA. Once again, the animal forms were graceful and beautiful, with lots of flowing movement. But if you are in a street fighting situation, you better fight like a man and not try to mimic a praying mantis, crane, or tiger since you do not have their physiology. Think about it. Imagine an insect or animal trying to fight like a human! They would not have the natural movements of a human, and their movements would be inefficient and awkward. Ever see a tiger or crane box and execute a front snap kick? It would look ridiculous! No disrespect intended to those who are practicing Karate and Chinese Boxing. I am just expressing my opinion based on my experiences. They have stood the test of time and are fun. Picking a Martial Arts class is like buying a tool. All tools are useful. You don't work up a sweat in the class...there isn't any jumping around. It's almost all blocking, trapping hands, and counter hitting. The system is ingenious, logical, and practical! WC is to Karate as chess is to checkers. If you have practiced Judo or Aikido, you will understand the logic of Wing Chun. I think you will find Wing Chun different and refreshing. Twice a week practice. You practice in your street clothes and no uniform to buy. WC is tailor made for self-defense/offense. You strike and defend at the same time! That's what turned me onto WC. Ideal for women. When I come home, I think: "Wow, that move was clever!" You will see what I mean when you go on YouTube and see what WC is all about. I'm taking Wing Chun strictly for fun. The best self defense: Use your head and control your ego.

Sifu Clark Tang is the real deal. He has the profound knowledge and true lineage of Wing Chun. I…read morehighly recommend taking lessons from him if you're in Long Beach.

Almost ten year old son just started at Garuda Jiu-Jitsu Academy's new youth/kids jiujitsu classes…read more He has 3.5 years of previous BJJ training and competition experience. Coach Paul explains concepts and techniques clearly and rolls with my son as the academy is brand new at this time. He has a wealth of experience in BJJ, grappling, and martial arts and he's also an assistant wrestling coach at Gahr High School which is a big plus as my son is also a wrestler. Would recommend Garuda for kids from brand new to tournament veterans in their jiujitsu journey.

BJJ academy with an amazing coach and gym culture. Everyone is there to learn and help you learn!read more

This place is very friendly. My child learns a lot when coming here, especially politeness. Thanks…read moremaster !

I have been taking the evening adult classes for a couple months now. Sensei Tam and the other…read morestudents are very respectful and supportive of the learning process. They care a lot about the students development, and always try to point out ways to do things better. I would recommend anyone interested in learning Aikido to stop by and give it a shot!

I went to train and every time I go everyone is welcoming and filled with passion!…read more The coaches themselves take the time to teach and correct having the patience to help improve others! I would definitely recommend ! As a woman as well finding a place to feel comfortable and welcome is hard to find! 10/10 every time I go! Love that they have a mixture of different training as well! Every coach I would recommend for a great workout !

I started with coach Izic and Rudy years ago but had to leave due to job relocation. I tried other…read moregyms but I never felt that I was in good hands. When I moved back closer to their gym, I signed back up and immediately felt welcomed and at home. If you're curious and want to take that leap, or want to expand your skills, there's no better place than with Professor Izic and Rudy.

I've trained at a couple different gyms throughout the LA area and found Jiujitsu League when I…read moremoved to Long Beach in 2018. I visited two other gyms in the area before deciding to continue my training at Jiujitsu League. I already had experience with jiujitsu and was not stranger to the art or the gym culture. I was immediately welcomed by the owners Kevin and Haley and all the regulars in the gym. You will find people here that are willing to help you start your jiujitsu journey or continue to grow and integrate new aspects into your game. You will also find that the owners and other instructors are very laid back and comfortable teaching/coaching all students, not just those who are already "good" at jiujitsu. You will not find people here who are trying to destroy you on the mats in an effort to boost their ego. You can learn at your own pace and the availability of multiple classes throughout the day/week will help you find the time and space that suits you best. I can't say enough good things about this gym and the people. Feel free to just come by and watch a class to get a feel for the environment. Good luck in your search.

The gym culture here is overwhelmingly positive. The coaches and long time members here are…read moreextremely friendly, encouraging, and care about your personal development as much as your safety. Haley and Kevin are excellent instructors who go out of their way to make newcomers feel welcome. I joined BJJ because the idea of ever having to defend myself was scary to me. When I came to Jiu Jitsu League, I knew I was going to be absolutely horrible at it--but I also knew I would find great fulfillment if I stayed consistent, persevered through the physical and mental challenges, and learned this practical life skill and martial art that is objectively challenging. I've been learning BJJ here for two years now and I'm hooked. It has been challenging especially at the start. But seeing myself progress has been more fun and fulfilling than I had ever previously imagined--and I couldn't have asked for a better gym culture, coaches, or training partners to help me along the way. If any of what I said relates to you, maybe this is your sign to sign up!

I should have posted this review years ago. I'm originally from the Philippines. I've lived in the…read moreEast Coast and more than a decade here in the West Coasts, and did not expect to go back to my roots here in the US. After I saw an arnis stick (garote/baston) owned by an Eskrido's assistant instructor, we started talking about FMA, and he invited me to train. And the rest is history. For years, Guro Ron was trained by Master Gerardo "Larry" Alquizar. Master Larry and I grew up in the same island. Guro Ron's techniques and transitions are lightning speed, very efficient, and very effective. He also has excellent knowledge of different Martial Arts and their history. Plus the legal insights if ever FMA becomes the last resort. The assistant instructors are also more than capable. These are the reasons that I've been a regular ever since. Environment is very casual and friendly. I'm one of the jokers. :D If you want to do sports, do self-defense. If you want to survive and protect your love ones in the real world, do FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) or similar arts.

World Eskrido Federation. Eskrido de Alcuizar…read moreBuena Park CA I'm so glad that I found this school! I was looking to get back into the Filipino MA's after a decade or so layoff. I had visited a couple local establishments and decided to look online. I came across this school via meetup.com and decided to contact them. Senior student Jose emailed me back with an invitation to visit them. Eskrido de Alcuizar is a small tight knit group with virtually no egos getting in the way. Excellent instruction under Ron Manrique. Eskrido is a hybrid art combining escrima and combat judo. Geared towards combat, you'll find nothing fancy here. It doesn't take long to realize that this is not a business! GM asked Ron to share the art and that's what he does! No contracts, no pressure and amazingly reasonable in cost. I hope to stay with this group for a long time! You owe yourself to check it out! Choose "send email" https://m.facebook.com/WorldEskridoFederationUsa/

My son has been going to the Cypress location and it's been an amazing experience. The owner Tom is…read morealways available and responsive to all my questions and is very kind. The instructors are patient and engaging with the kids. They know when to teach the kids, let them have fun, and give them tough love at the same time. My son's confidence has grown so much since taking classes here. He isn't shy at school when they ask him to speak bc the instructors at Tom Vo constantly teach the kids to be confident and strong leaders. My son lets his little sister do things first because Tom Vo classes teaches the importance of the gentlemen letting the ladies go first. If you want to put your kids on the path of being good humans at a young age Tom Vo classes are definitely the way to go

This has been one of the best decisions we've ever made. Our little one started in the Tom Vo Tae…read moreKwon Do program at just three years old and has continued to grow within it. He is now a candidate belt, training for his black belt. Hands down, Tom Vo's program is the most effective, reliable, consistent, and challenging among the dojos I've heard about from other parents. Simply put, Tom Vo's program is incomparable. ALL the masters, leadership are amazing! They exemplify what you would want to see in a leader and a mentor! The kids are introduced to the program in a way that allows them to level up as they take on increasingly challenging activities. The gradual progression is truly something to witness and be a part of. One of the greatest benefits of this program is that kids and parents alike can see different levels of skills to aspire to. The philosophy of "training makes perfect" and pushing through challenges is a valuable lesson that is constantly reinforced. That said, these benefits don't come easy--just like anything worthwhile in life. It takes hard work, discipline, and consistency. There is a commitment required from the students and guidance expected from the parents. We are truly grateful for the dedication and effort the masters put into working with the students. I love seeing my little one grow and take ownership of both the small and big things in life. The experiences that our little one goes through in this program such as tournament, belt testing, intense black belt camp, leading warm-up in class and everyday interactions with other kids in different walks of life are opportunities to have unique and valuable conversations that no other environment can offer. Tom Vo Tae Kwon Do gives these kids a better chance and a greater opportunity to succeed in life.