My kids and I have been going to The Dojo for over a year now and have all benefited a lot from it…read more Sifu Phil is the real deal, having studied and taught several martial arts for decades, and has incredibly deep knowledge to pull from. He's also a great teacher for people of all ages and levels. My kids still refer to what they are learning as "karate" but are really learning a variety of American Kenpo, informed by Sifu Phil's other experience with boxing, wrestling, jiu jitsu, and more, striking a balance between traditional and practical. Many of the younger kids' classes are taught by Mr. Noah and Mr. Henry, who both have their own teaching styles but who all the kids love. They are both black belts who have been with The Dojo for a long time. Don't expect to get a black belt in a year or two! What I learn in the Monday and Wednesday (as of this writing) adult Tactical Kickboxing classes is a mixture of open-hand techniques and Western kickboxing. We spar--safely and with control--most nights to build up experience and understand how things really work. No hot dogs or tough guys with something to prove tolerated. Sifus Phil and Rachelle also encourage youth development through The Dojo's junior instructor program that allows kids of the right age, level and temperament start guiding other kids. The program has produced some really remarkable kids. The black belts act appropriately for their rank--it's not a badge, it's a responsibility. Finally, on a practical note, The Dojo is kept very clean! Hopefully this is helpful. I highly recommend The Dojo.

I haven't written a yelp review in a very long time, but i had the best birthday party experience…read moreat the Dojo I had to come out of retirement. Last weekend my son had his 9th birthday party at The Dojo and it was so easy and great from start to finish. They put together so many age appropriate, fun courses and games. All the boys had the best time. Every parent that dropped off and picked up all commented on how great this place was. Honestly it's probably the best birthday party I've thrown and I can't take any of the credit. I'm already planning on coming back for my younger son. Thank you to The Dojo for such a wonderful experience.

My son has been coming here for a few years. I can't say enough good things about Mike, Karen and…read moretheir staff. It is a clean dojo, with a warm environment. It is obvious they know what they are doing, building the intensity as the kids show progress. While the physical part is great, and I have seen grows in my kid's abilities, the life lessons are where they have this place dialed. Little nuggets of wisdom the teachers sprinkle, encouraging the students. Also they have a very substantial teen cohort which tells me they have the right formula.

Absolutely wonderful martial arts studio, with the best sensei and staff. Physical and mental…read moreintelligence training with a load of fun on top. 100% would recommend!

Love love love this place!! My kids started karate here and I am so impressed with how Master…read moreBentley (aka Head Teacher Derek) and his teachers meet them where they are and make them better. It has been awesome!!

Taylor's is a fantastic karate school! The teachers are very supportive while still maintaining…read morehigh standards for what their students should strive to achieve. They offer a wide variety of classes for kids, teens and adults. There is also a very diverse, kind community of students and families. You couldn't choose a better place to begin or continue your martial arts training!

I can't say enough great things about West America. I first discovered them in Covid as my daughter…read morewas in preschool nearby. Each day, I witnessed kids eagerly walking towards the dojo for team practice. They were calm, parents were present, and it seemed as though they truly wanted to be there. Fast forward 4 years, my daughter is a Purple belt and performs on their demo team. That meant that she performed with West America in the finale of the Asian American parade in San Francisco this year! What a moment that was for our family, especially given her Nai Nai was visiting from Taipei. West America has taught my kids resilience, confidence, friendship building and how to build trust with adults and mentors. They make make friends outside their schools and have created an environment that is uniquely "theirs". Chantal and Roger (sibling owners) give them agency inside the walls. Not only are they learning an ancient skill with self defense components, they are learning respect, focus and working towards a goal (the belt tests). West America is literally home away from home for my children. Where else could I ask a business owner to text me personally when my kid arrives by bike for practice? I wish they could bottle that magic for every after school activity. From a practical standpoint, West America makes parents lives' easy. You may have to chase them down to answer the phone or sign up your child for a class, but remember, they're a small business and the focus is on the children. We love the flexibility of choosing 1 day a week, or unlimited as seasons change for families. We also participate in camps over school breaks and in summer. Current students and those that have never done tae kwon do are welcome and folded into the mix. Again, its magic.

Our son has been practicing here since kindergarten and is now entering 5th grade. It has been a…read moretremendously positive experience for him. We can't say enough good things about Roger and Chantal. It's a wonderful community.

After over three years, due to medical problems, I requested a one month leave for my Grandchild…read more I had already paid for a month and had half a month credit. Roxanna told me I would have to pay the entire next month, then pay for private lessons as well once my Grandchild returned. I never got a refund for the half a month, plus they had a full month of payment with no attendance. Shady!! Any business that has you write checks to a person and not the business is likely not on the up and up. Be careful.

I went here for nine years. I became an adult here. The people who taught me, the people I trained…read morewith, the people I instructed are my family. Nothing in my life has made me work harder or feel more accomplished than my time at this school. Don't go here if you're looking for quick progression --the instructors are looking to see your very best, and they'll move you up in rank when they see you giving your all. Don't go here if you want to learn takedowns or brutal ways to hurt people--this school is primarily about discipline and self defense. The stories you will hear from me and my fellow students and instructors are about standing up to people who tried to hurt them, filled with confidence, and turning away attackers with bravery rather than fury. Do go here if you want to meet passionate and caring people, to train hard, to become familiar with your body and its strength, and to gain confidence in all aspects of your life. Thank you Ms Stempien, Ms Cisternas, Mr Olson, and all my other family at EWSR.

USSD is a united nationwide system of dojos and instructors that make it unique to other dojos you…read morewill find out there. Sensei Daniel and his staff are absolutely FANTASTIC with kids and really give attention to them. We pay a monthly fee that gives 1 private lesson and up to 4 or 5 group lessons based on age per week. Its a great price but for our family and daughter it has been priceless. We have to leave the Bay Area and we will miss the studio and Sensei Daniel who is so great with our daughter and other kids. He is a professional, understanding, empathetic teacher who also happens to be exceptional as a black belt. With USSD, you get a system of tournaments in the NorCal area which was such a great experience, seeing lots of other kids who have excelled in their program and how gifted the instructors are at their art. There are many studios around but I feel Daneil and thr USSD system is unique and can really help your child with attention issues, instruction, motor skills, balance which is what our daughter has been challenged with. Watching her obtain belts and seeing her peers excel with the attention they get is really a beautiful thing. Again highly recommend it and hope you will give USSD a chance!

My son has been training there for a little over a year. He is generally slow to praise and warm up…read moreto people but he absolutely loves every one of the instructors and so do I. I absolutely trust every one of them and they each bring something different and special to the dojo. The Chief Instructor, JT Collins is highly knowledgeable in both traditional and practical self defense. I have learned a great deal just by our conversations. I can't thing of anyone in any demographic that wouldn't benefit from the highly personalized training.

my daughters been attending for 11 months now and she's made so much progress! this is by far the…read morebest dojang in Marin and surrounding that I know of. Master Ohlson embodies so many characteristics you'd want in a quality instructor and more. my daughter (4 yo) loves breaking boards on test day and she looks forward to attending class. If you have to choose one extracurricular activity for your kid, choose martial arts and choose Paresh! Try to avoid choosing a dojang just because it's so close to your home or your kids school. I did my research all over Marin and chose Paresh. Paresh is worth the extra mile! With your kid in the car, you can use the HOV lane, you'll be fine!

Master Ohlson is patient, knowledgeable, and makes learning fun!! My two kids are always excited…read moreto go to class to see her and their friends. The Tiny Tigers class is totally age appropriate for the 3-4 year old crew who needs train breaks and sometimes a hug mid-class. And the next level up, the Dragons, is super well modified for each student to feel success- those with 1 stripe & those on their 3rd+ belt all work together to create a super supportive environment of learning and fun!

This is a great neighborhood resource…read more Great people, great experience... I've been to a lot of boxes, but this one has a community feel, because that's what it is. Thanks for being there guys!

So I started going to RVC back in February, and in just these few short months it's had a huge…read moreimpact in my life. I'm already much more confident in how I look and in my fitness levels. I'd only started lifting weights about a year before joining, so I was basically a complete novice when I joined. But the scalability of the workouts made it so I could get an awesome workout while the coaches helped me to learn what I was doing. The owners (Nick and Steph) and the rest of the coaches are all really helpful and have awesome vibes. They are quick to correct you when you're not doing a movement properly, which personally makes me much more comfortable about avoiding injury. Class sizes are VERY reasonable - I have very rarely felt overcrowded in a class. In the end, joining RVC may be the best thing I've done for myself in recent history. The consistent exercise has not only helped me start looking better at the beach, but it's helped my overall mood and confidence. And you really can't beat that amazing post-workout feeling that you get with crossfit.