Highly recommend Kaiju and Professor Gabe to serious BJJ practitioners or anyone looking to start…read moretheir jiu-jitsu journey. The passion and love for the sport here are truly infectious, and Professor Gabe is deeply committed to his craft. This was my home gym and where I was first introduced to jiu-jitsu. Gabe's black belts are absolute killers on the mats, yet the overall atmosphere remains relaxed, warm, and incredibly welcoming. Although I haven't had the chance to visit the new location yet, I'd love to drop in soon and get in a few rolls on the mats.

The energy is contagious in the gym The people are all about…read morehelping and improving. No egos , no one trying to injure the other guy. High level practical training without the bs Highly recommend this gym

Extremely well rounded curriculum. Expect hard training and real dedication. This art requires a…read morelot of attention and mental fortitude and Sifu Sean is the best of the best. He knows so much and he will be a lifelong mentor

I've studied wing chun under various teachers. In total been doing it 7 years. Prior to that…read morerecieved my black belts in hapkido and take kwon doe. Was glad to find Sifu Sean's school near me when I moved. The people are great. Everyone including the instructor seem very passionate about the art. Definitely saw an improvement in my cardio, sparring and reflexes which they do emphasize on. Overall great environment for learning the art of wing chun and using it efficiently.

Great Place! My daughter, who is 7 years old, has been going…read morehere for a few months now. I like the changes in her overall behavior... one major change is her improved ability to focus. Mr. Joselius Morales, who is one of the instructors, teaches the kids more than just the physical side of martial arts... they try to build character and give the kids tools to enhance their ability to deal with situations that they will have to deal with in real life. They teach Kenpo Karate and ground fighting techniques... so it is a well rounded self defense program. I am very Happy with this school

Jose Moralis is the one of the best instructors in martial arts. He really cares about the kids, is…read morevery personable and professional. They teach Karate and Jiu Jitsu which help the kids learn how to defend themselves, both mentally and physically from bullies. It also teaches them how to be disciplined and respectful.

I joined 3 months ago as an adult, and I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I do. I quickly…read morerealized how much I like it. It's a great workout for both the body and the mind. Most importantly, the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming, so I always feel comfortable doing my best, even when I make mistakes.

I've been training at Quest for over a dozen years, and what started as "this looks fun" has turned…read moreinto one of the most empowering parts of my life. The classes are an amazing workout, they've given me real self-defense skills, and they've helped me build confidence. And now that I'm a mother of two, I really appreciate the chance to spend time with other adults! Mr. Edwards has a genuine gift for working with young kids--patient, energetic, and somehow magically able to keep a whole room on track. And Mr. Seah's classes are structured, engaging, and always a blast! Quest is so amazing, that we recently enrolled our eldest daughter In less that a year, she has become more confident, coordinated, and focused. She even brings the respect and discipline home. Hearing a tiny "Yes ma'am!" at bedtime is adorable Quest has become a second home for our family.

This place is Amazing. Little Kids Karate Classes are the best in town. Instructor Vincenzo is so…read moregood with kids. Their classes are geared towards teaching Instilling confidence, discipline while improving mental focus, balance, agility & Hand Eye Coordination. I feel it's a great cross training activity as it prepares your child for additional athletic activities and team sport. They also host martial arts birthday parties which are super popular with kids. Instructor Thor conducts mixed martial arts classes for teens and adults while instructor Duane gives Muay Thai Instructions. It's nice to be able to change up for work out from time to time and since their sister gym offers boxing & kickboxing classes it's a perfect combination. It's nice that while your child is taking karate or martial arts classes you can workout next door at Tarzana Boxing & fitness. Check this place out for you and your family.

From the owner: Under New Ownership we offer Karate, MMA, Jiu jitsu, and Martial Arts programs for adults and…read morechildren.

Legendary Muay Thai gym. Lots of pro fighters train here. The coaches are awesome too.read more

Great place to train for all levels! Been training there for a while and finally have my son coming…read moretrain with me aswell. Family environment and Coach Spencer does great teaching the kids classes being that he is a martial artist and also a real teacher aswell!

VMAC is the best karate place you will find in the valley. My son has been learning karate 2-3…read moreyears. And I must say, it's been a wonderful and rewarding experience. The senseis are so devoted and take the discipline seriously. If you want your child to be challenged and grow, this is the place but if you're the kind of parent who wants a trophy for just showing up, this is not it. The senseis are disciplined, honest, respectful and fair. My son has learned alot of skills and values from VMAC. The prices are also reasonable compared to other places. We also love the families and have created good friendships and a community. My son even loves showing up by himself. I no longer have to remind him. Thank you sensei Eiko, Taichiro, Manny and Jon! You're doing amazing work!

Awesome place! The…read moreplace has sparked a love for martial arts in me. I started last summer and have since become a regular in Karate and Budoshin Ju-Jitsu. I've fallen in love with martial arts so much I now try places and styles all over the greater LA area. That being said, this place is one if not the best and where I keep going back to despite other options. Even though I also train in kickboxing at another studio I prioritize my training here first. Lots of classes for all age groups and styles. I don't train in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu but I can tell you the instructors and students are great there and everyone has a great time. I train primarily in Shotokan Karate which is the most popular form of Karate in the world, taught by instructors who have experience competing in national and world tournaments and winning. Make me no mistake, this is not a McDojo that is just glorified day-care like some other places. This place is the real deal where you or your children will learn real martial arts and how to fight proper. But, in a safe and controlled environment where injuries aren't that common. There are adults who train here in addition to having their own children train here. In both BJJ and Karate, the instructors have also trained previously under some of the most influential people in these martial arts. Budoshin is the other martial art I train in here which is a contemporary style of Japanese Ju-Jitsu, it is acknowledged officially by the Japanese Ju-Jitsu association. Unless you count Waza this martial art doesn't involve sparring and is the most self-defense focused martial art. This style focuses mainly on joint-locks and similar moves for non-lethal take downs, also moves that are prohibited in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Many techniques are controlled drills on compliant attackers. All this considered if we did do full on sparring people would actually get hurt so there is more control and no sparring. Things like eye-gouging is taught here that would obviously not be allowed or utilized in a competitive sport setting. Unlike BJJ and Karate this is only for teenagers and older, no pre-teens allowed. There was a time where Kali was offered but was discontinued due to lack of interest. Kali is a Filipino martial art with a focus knife-flows, stick fighting, and in a nutshell, blade combatitives. If you are interested in it, the instructor Nick still teaches for free on Saturday's at a park and you can meet him here since he is a student of BJJ.

A friend of mine that I met on Yelp by the name of Alizul told me that she is a Pilates instructor…read moreand after I found that out I told her that one day I would like to come and join her class. I went in on the 9th of this month to try Pilates for the first time in a very long time. Walked into an empty studio and it was only her and I. I was a bit surprised that there were no other students there and I even told her. So basically it was a one on one session that started at 5:30pm. Alizul was very good at her job for only being there since middle of May. Took her time for me to follow her lead and instructions. The pace level was also great! They offer classes which include the following: Yoga, Pilates, Kyudo, Tai Chi, Laido (sword drawing), for adults, children, teens and seniors. When I walked in, Alizul made me sign a waiver for liability purposes and few other forms. Really enjoyed her class, technique, and style. Lee, who is the owner of this studio, has over 4 decades of experience in marshal arts. I didn't meet her personally, but later she sent me a text message apologizing for one of their instructors by the name of Keri. We were on our way out and Keri had a class coming in. We didn't take any of her time, but she was rude and unprofessional by saying "we have a class right now" I truly think she was having a senior moment or a bad day. They take all method of payments, has a gender neutral restrooms, street and private lot parking space. The class for an hour was $20.00 which was FANTASTIC!! Studio was super clean and fully equipped with all the amenities that you need for your classes. Thank you Lee, Alizul, and North Valley Aikikai. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is interested of taking any one of their classes. If I lived near by, I would become a regular member.

Just finished a Tuesday class. This was a good traditional…read moreyoga class to stretch out in after working a desk job. I appreciate that she gave modifications when needed. Thank you for protecting the quietness and mindfulness of the space by encouraging us to not have our phones on us, Maureen. And thank you for sharing your baking goodies with us as well