When my schedule allows I show up to watch my son train here for the last year. There are very few…read moreplaces that take kids as young as 3. Eddie is a natural, patient but also teaches the kids discipline and basic skills. Great with kids, eveytime I come, I am impressed. Thanks Eddie, keep up the good work.

We met Eddie Gabriel through a City of Tracy summer program last summer. He is very patient, caring…read moreand overall very disciplined with his students. - We like that! We've followed him from that summer program to his new studio because we see how he has helped our 14 year old son. Now we have our 7 year in the program as well. Hours are very flexible and they even offer a Saturday catch up class. The prices seem very reasonable and everything is put in plain English on a month to month plan. Eddie Gabriel is very involved in the community and takes great pride in what he does. That's why we recommend him!

We have 2 daughters that have been enrolled with the academy for 4 years now and our son who is…read moregoing on 2 years. They are ages 14, 13 and 7. All the coaches are amazing. Our kids loo forward to class every week. They have gained confidence and the ability to defend themselves. We love the academy and the coaches! We appreciate all your hard work in teaching our kids! Thank you.

I cannot begin to describe my gratitude for the coaches at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. My seven year old son…read morehas been training there for just four months, and the change in his confidence and attitude has been amazing. The lessons he's learned have carried over into his schoolwork, relationships, and even other sports. Thank you, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, for everything you do for these kids -- it truly makes a difference!

Tibon's GoJu Ryu is truly amazing. It is very welcoming and family oriented. My kiddos have been…read morecoming to Tibon's since February of 2021. They love it. I love this place because they will have been taught a life lesson. Such as discipline and commitment. I appreciate Mr Tibon and Mrs T. they have so much love for all their students.

I'm so proud to put this review out to the public, I had a wonderful experience enrolling my…read morenine-year-old into Tibon's Goju Ryu Fighting Arts. I had the pleasure to sit with the owner Mr and Mrs. Tibon and it was such an authentic conversation talking about family values and how investing in children is the best thing you can do, I highly recommend this school.

This is definitely the place to be. I love the family-oriented atmosphere, and the jiu-jitsu…read moreprogram is excellent. We've tried other dojos, but we came back because of the quality of the training and the strong focus on safety. Training can be challenging at times, but the kids truly enjoy it and everyone is very welcoming. I really appreciate that the students are taught to help and take care of new students. It sets a great example and teaches respect instead of bullying.

My 8 yr old daughter has been training here for 3 years. We love Darcio Lira for it's friendly…read morefamily orientated atmosphere, the quality of the training sessions and the care, detail and heart the Sensei and instructors pour into these kids. This dojo also learns more on the traditional side of jiu-jitsu where the kids learn the Japanese terms for the moves, the history of jiu-jitsu and "the way of the samurai" philosophy. Stripe ceremonies are done twice a year and are not only based on quality/frequency spent on in class, but dedication, discipline, respect, plus good character on AND off the mat and more. At Darcio Lira, you truly EARN your stripe and your belt. They also take life skills and character-building seriously (like how to handle disagreements, respect at home/for others, self-respect, saftey in public, etc). It's a great place and we are very greatful to be a part of the Darcio Lira family. My daughter has turned into a very confident, technical and competent fighter.

Blessner's Taekwondo studio is fantastic. My son started when he was 5 1/2 years old and loves it…read more I love how they teach and break down the moves for my little one to understand it. Every instructor we've experienced for the 2+ years he has been attending has been thoughtful, safety conscious, detailed, and encouraging. They've taught my son values and skills that are meaningful and helpful beyond the walls of the studio. Integrity, courtesy, perseverance, self-control, and an indomitable spirit are all things they practice and encourage in their students. Their classes are affordable and there are so many different time and day options, it's easy to get my son in there a couple times a week. I highly recommend the Blessner Taekwondo studio in Ripon.

Of course we miss the Schaffer's but we are very happy with the new ownership with Chelsea and her…read moreson Taj. They are very welcoming and thorough in each step of the way from white belt to black belt. My kids and I have been learning a lot and enjoy each class. I recommend families doing this together!! It's great

We are grateful for this team and everything they do. This is truly a place we trust. Both my son…read moreand daughter joined the classes, and it has been such a positive experience for our family. My son is autistic, so we decided to start with private lessons. Following instructions can be challenging for my son, but Mr. Castro has shown incredible patience, kindness, and understanding. He truly took the time to build trust with my son, and that has made all the difference. We've seen such meaningful progress -- my son is now able to follow instructions and always tries his very best in every session. We truly appreciate the care and dedication that goes into working with him. My daughter has grown so much since joining as well. She's becoming stronger, more disciplined, and confident. Out of all the activities she's tried, martial arts is the one she loves the most. She stays focused in class and is currently enrolled in kickboxing, but she's always curious about the other martial arts programs they offer. I love seeing both of them grow stronger!

Castro Martial Arts is by far one of the best decisions we made when we were looking for our little…read moreone to channel his energy in sports. With Covid-19 Mr Castro and the team have made valiant effort to keep the kids entertained and he can't wait for his Zoom karate class. Not only is he able to get his weekly activity in but we are able to schedule live 1:1 with teacher Ramon. The specialized hand delivery of the new belt was amazing. Thank you all for everything you do during this hard times.

5 out of 5 stars. We have been coming to American Top Team since June for children tae kwon do. The…read moreinstructors are wonderful. They are patient with the kids and treat everyone kindly. I really do not have a single bad thing to say about the instructors, the ladies at the front desk, or any of the Muay Thai instructors that I watch conducting practices on the other side of the gym. I honestly was a tad hesitant due to the yelp reviews but the staff has been nothing but transparent with cost, make up classes, and have answered all my questions whenever I have one.

First Full disclosure : We have never used or personally attended any classes whatsoever! This…read morereview is purely based on in depth phone conversation only that we feel everyone should be made aware of before joining! We were looking for self defense classes because our son was being bullied at Traina Elementary so we thought to build our son's self confidence , mind, body and spirit as well if needed defend himself so we where attracted to American Top/Traditional Martial Arts called several and all answered phone except this one so left message and about 2 days later received call back and this is my understanding of that phone conversation . 1. 49.00 Special advertised: is 49.00 for 2 days a week for 2 weeks. Its a trail offer to see if you like the class or not from others I've called offer trials are for free But this one charges! I don't have any issue with this so I give it 3 stars as its just ok. 2. If you like the class and wish to proceed they charge 1 time $89.00 Enrollment fee Why ? and what's it used for is beyond me ? Most to my knowledge don't charge any Enrollment fee and since it goes to nothing and no uniform I see that as money in the facilities pockets so I give them 1 star in times with COVID AND JOB LOSSES I see this as a major negative impact on the consumer! 3. THIS ONE WAS THE MAJOR DECIDING FACTOR THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE MADE AWARE OF: They will make you sign a 12 month revolving contract with a 3rd party vendor from what I have heard has poor reviews with BBB that American Top Team/Traditional Martial Arts Studio has no control over and I as well as others need to be cautious of and read the contract very carefully! I did not read this contract because I have never been to the facility but, I did ask lots of questions and offered to pay 12 months in cash in advanced but apparently that wasn't an option! Why ? Use you imagination. If I was to guess I would say someone is making money from you or I by signing those contract because this 3rd party are not processing payments for free and martial arts studio has to be making money as well for their time in explaining and having you sign those contract ! something is not right and everyone needs to be aware of that . On a personal note : I don't understand why the Studio Are unable or unwilling to process there own recurring payments because I deal with small and some large companies all the time and some have lots of customers and every one of them process their own recurring payments as its done all the time without the need for any contract to make the customer feel comfortable instead of trapped into some contract . there just has to be an easier way: so for this I give (- 1 star) Very Disappointing phone call !

I walked in. Waiting to talk to instructor on having my son join. And the parents were starring at…read moreme asking me why I was here. I felt very much prejudice in the atmosphere. as a man of color. It didn't feel right. hurt me actually and he won't be getting any of my money

My son loves Master Park! We have been trialing other places in Tracy, but always come back to this…read moreone. They are POSITIVE, clean, and everyone is so nice, professional, and friendly! Most importantly..it makes my son happy. Only thing is, I wished they had a month to month contract. I definitely recommend this place!