I first began training in kung fu with Sifu Hengwu at Stanford University. I am so happy he started…read morehis own school. I now take his kickboxing/self-defense as well as his tai chi class. I enjoy the challenge of both classes. What Sifu does better than any instructor I have had in the past is show how the Kung fu and tai chi forms translate into real world self-defense.

I love to practice kung fu and this school and master are great! I highly recommend the place for…read moregood exercise and flexibility training.

I've been training kickboxing and MMA with Mikey for the past 3 years, starting as a beginner with…read moreno previous martial arts experience. I have trained at several other academies since starting martial arts, and have come across dozens of coaches and teaching styles, but Mikey's structured teaching regimen and cerebral approach to training is unmatched. It's remarkable how much I've learned in a relatively short time thanks to Mikey, and when I train at other gyms for sparring or while traveling, I'm routinely commended on my technique. Mikey's one of the rare people who manages to be both, an excellent coach and an active professional MMA fighter and BJJ competitor, so there is a practical, "tried-and-true" aspect to his training, and the techniques he teaches are battle-tested. Unlike some coaches who are great competitors, but are unable to communicate what they do in the ring effectively to their students, Mikey is very analytical and detail-oriented, breaking down new techniques into easily digestible steps that even I can learn. Once a technique is mastered, Mikey spends time to explain strategy and goes over the right time to set-up and practice using new skills in a combat or self-defense context. Whether you're a complete beginner interested in learning sound fundamentals for modern martial arts or self-defense training, or you're a seasoned martial artist who has hit a training plateau, I guarantee you will improve your game by training with Mikey.

Rolls martial arts is the man to learn from ! Let me say that I first started martial arts as a way…read moreto lose weight and get in shape! Not only did I accomplish very easily at the facility but I learned every detail of technique along the way ! Mikey will show you what to do and why you are doing it. There is always a reason to why something is being done ! He is a very experienced martial artist and is a professional active mma fighter as well ! His knowledge will not only get you and shape but also teach you self defense. Depending on what your goal is he will get you there ! Everyday I see and feel more and more progress with Mikey ! Can't thank him enough for his knowledge and his services !

Gosh, where do I begin? Of the handful of dojos in the SJ area that practices full contact karate,…read morethis has to be one of the best. I attend the adult classes and the timeframe works very well for me. I've been out of martial arts for 10 years with a background in tae kwon do and within months I was able to totally reconstruct my fighting style to the needs of not just karate, but possibly kickboxing and mma for the future. The dojo is great, not to mention the nearby amenities that you can enjoy too (Subway, Popeye's, and a convenient gas station to name a few). If you are Japanese/Japanese-American, have Japanese-American children, or want to learn Japanese then look no further since Sensei Motoi and Senpai Jun bring a little slice of Japan to the South Valley so you, your family, and friends can keep your Japanese language skills sharp. It's a family-oriented community that will bring smiles and laughter among the sweating and yelling. I moved to San Jose in the Summer of 2019 and my only regret is not joining them then, my second regret is not making the time to go to all the adult classes uninterupted. As I leave the country to start a new life soon, there's nothing I will miss more from San Jose than the friends and experiences I made from attending Yusei Kai. Expect to push yourself physically and challenge your own limitations to reap the benefits of this practice that few can truly become a subject matter expert in. And trust me, your body might be sore, you might be out of breath, you may be overheating and dripping with sweat, but you will be grateful you did it to the end. Thank you for having me, until we meet again. OSU!

Founded by Shihan Isao Wada in the 1970's. Classes taught by Kyoshi Jay Castellano.read more

This is honestly as good as it gets for karate in this area. I only trained with them for the…read moresummer while my karate teacher was away but I loved this class. There are a lot of children and a lot of black belts. The teacher is a 7th degree black belt and I am so happy I got to train with him while my sensei was away.

I've been taking the Shuai Jiao (Chinese wrestling) classes here and I'm super impressed. The…read moreinstructors are knowledgeable, patient, and really know how to teach the art step by step.I am really happy to had the opportunity to take some sesssions with the legendary grandmaster and Dr. Daniel Weng and his son Jan Yu Weng. The classes are well organized and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. It's a great place whether you're a beginner or have some experience. I Highly and definitely recommend if you're looking to train real traditional Chinese wrestling in the Bay Area.

Coach Jan-Yu and Dr. Wong are legendary coaches with big hearts…read more Their welcoming and warm atmosphere is a great addition to their authentic and rich knowledge in Shuai Jiao

I'm a senior disciple of Prof. Richard Bunch of Nikko Jujitsu, so flag this review down for…read moreconflict of interest if you wish--just be ready for the ninjas. With shoulder-mounted laser cannons. No, we don't train ninjas at Nikko Jujitsu, we just subjugate them with our superior martial prowess and bend them to our will. Pirates don't stand a chance either, not even the space-faring variety. As a brown belt possessed with a Templar-furor to spread the good name of Nikko, I take every chance I get to make it known that I have defeated the demonic samurai guarding the gates of Hell in single combat, thanks to the tutelage of Prof. Richard Bunch and the senior students of Nikko Jujitsu. But mostly, I take every chance I get to make the distinction that what we do is not Brazilian Jujitsu. It's Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. And here's where I rave about Danzan Ryu Jujitsu as a complete martial art system. Complete in the sense that it could be employed in combat, in sport, and in self-defense equally. Let's face it, you could only realistically say one of those things about Brazilian Jujitsu, as powerful an art as it is. I'll let you figure out which after you finish Wikipedia'ing Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. Aside from the style itself--which MMA enthusiasts will surely like for it's eclectic mix of various martial stylings--Nikko as an establishment is not so much an establishment as a family. Business is run very informally with Prof. Bunch, and despite its claim of being an old-school traditional martial art, you won't see any of the dramatic brutal discipline stereotyped in Kill Bill when Beatrix trains under Pai Mei. One of the trademarks of Danzan Ryu, a system developed in Hawaii, is the Hawaiian tribal concept of Ohana, or very loosely, Family. To earn rank here is not merely to know the names of the techniques and to be able to execute them well--a person must also show character, especially in the part they play as a member of the Ohana. And a person must also be able to defeat copious amounts of ninjas. I did it with a spork. Did you know there are over 48 ways to exploit the human rectum in combat? A spork. You think about that. A cool aspect of this whole Ohana gibber-jabber is a concept called Kokua, another Hawaiian tribal term, which means to mutually help one another. At Nikko the senior students are put to the task of helping teach the less advanced students, learning much themselves in the process. This fosters an environment of self-reflection, but also of tight social bonds--Nikko is an extended family, a clan, a tribe. Kinda like the Spartans in 300, except not in banana hammocks. Definitely not something you will find in the strictly regimented Confucian hierarchies of most martial arts institutions, if my memory of taking Tae Kwon Do as a kid serves me right. I don't get paid or anything. My only stake in Nikko Jujitsu is as a student, a brother, and a warrior, loyal to his fellow martial brothers and sisters. With shoulder-mounted laser cannons. And sporks!

Phi is right. Professor bunch is a great teacher and to let everyone know…read more People from Japan have to fly in to San Jose to increase their belt knowledge through professor bunch. He is ranked as an 8th Dan and teaches you Yuwara which is defense. Japanese Jujitsu is different because they teach you how to be well rounded in fighting on your feet to being taken on the ground. Overall he's a great teacher and the core group of the students are fantastic to work with. He has a younger class and an adult class.

This place is the real deal. I consider myself lucky to have found them and for them to allow me to…read moretrain here as opposed to the opposite. Everyone here is super friendly, encouraging and engaging. My GF and I are both white belts (I've done a karate / MMA style for a year or so 35 years ago and Shaolin Kung Fu for a couple years 20 years ago) and this is my GF's first time trying Martial Arts. Most of the students are higher level, but we find this to be a plus as we are always learning. We have a new student joining us (we are about 2 months into it) Monday and are also excited for them to join us. This is a small "family" dojo. You will not regret the measly 130.00 for their 8 lesson introduction series (seems they may have a family discount for groups, please check with them). Although they allow sweats for the introduction series, personally I prefer training in a Gi and you can get great introduction ones on Amazon for 80 bucks or from the Sensei for about 70 at the school. Please, don't come here and dilute my training time :D

Love this school. The high ranks keep every lesson fun and safe. There is always something new…read moreand practical. This school practices traditional Danzan Ryu jujitsu, the stuff Samuari used for hundreds of years. It has taken me years to find a school as fun as this after studying under Prof Castoldi and Prof Cahill. Good for all ages and abilities. My family started lessons!

My daughter and I really enjoy doing the Krav and cub classes. My only complaint is that our class…read morestarts late almost every time and the time does not get made up because another class starts right afterwards. I do agree that it's good to warm up before starting classes but I feel that there might be too much time running back-and-forth. Occasionally it feels like a way to keep us busy while they are speaking to other people. We've had a couple classes with Beth, she is very nice and patient with the little ones. Travis was our main coach for a few months and I can tell the older kids work better with him. They only have beginner and advanced classes. It would be nice to have an intermediate class as well. I think in general more classes would be helpful as you cannot graduate to certain belts unless you are taking two classes a week. We signed up for a year and will plan to continue for as long as possible. I do recommend this place. * updated to add that now that school has started, they just brought in another trainer (Shlomi) to teach the older kids since the class size has doubled. He is very good at teaching new techniques properly. I feel that he is the best match for my yellow belt 8 year old.

I cannot recommend KravZone highly enough, especially for parents looking to enroll their children…read morein Krav Maga classes. My experience with their kids' program has been nothing short of exceptional, hats off to the incredible instructor, Travis! From day one, it was evident that Travis was not only highly skilled in Krav Maga but also knew the knack of teaching and working with children. Whether a child was struggling with a technique or excelling at it, Travis was present very watchfully, providing guidance, support, and positive reinforcement. One of the things that stood out to me the most was Travis's ability to create a supportive and encouraging environment for the kids. Moreover, he has a unique talent for breaking down complex techniques into simple, easy-to-understand steps, making it accessible and observable for children of all skill levels. What stood out to me in particular was his own values, principles and attitude which in my opinion are of paramount importance especially while teaching life skills to others. Beyond his technical expertise, Travis also instilled important values such as team work, discipline, respect, and self-confidence in the children. Through his teaching, my child not only gained valuable self-defense skills but also developed a sense of empowerment and self-assurance that extends beyond the mat. Beth, who is also an instructor and helps with the front desk, is extremely patient and helpful with any questions and a great teacher herself from the classes I've observed! If you're considering enrolling your child in Krav Maga classes, look no further than Krav Zone!