Our kids have been training Juijitsu here for the past 3 years.  Large, clean, family friendly…read morefacility with great coaches.

This place is amazing! Fabiano welcomed us with a tour and went over the different classes they…read moreoffer. We took advantage of the first free sessions they offer. We ended up joining with a monthly membership and feel it is affordable as we are regular paycheck to paycheck people. This place is very clean and everyone is so friendly!!! It is a very different experience for me compared to other gyms or classes I have been in. It has been life changing for me to feel accepted and supported as I am in NO WAY an athlete or "in shape" person. I have felt nothing but support and kindness. It has been very positive for my 11yo son as well!!! Arena training center truly has a family vibe! You walk in and you are welcomed. I highly recommend anyone at any age or stage in life look into the Arena training center. It has so much to offer!!!

Tried an intro class for our 10 year old son and we really enjoyed the teaching style and…read moreprofessionalism. We will continue going here and would recommend this place to anyone looking for KungFu.

My son has tried other martial arts, and he requested to try kung fu. The instructors are great and…read morehe seems to really be enjoying it. He's always excited to go to class each week. I finally found something that he will stick with. Highly recommended.

If youre looking for a new home away from home, a gym, a school, a place of knowledge and…read moretogetherness, you need to come in and give this place a try. Professor Darcio and team are extremely knowledgeable in the art. They teach proper history, form and techniques. They will help you grow your skill set, Teach you a discipline that you will grow a new found respect. Both Gi, and no-gi classes, privates and more. All you have to do, is show up. Keep coming, attend every class you can get your hands on and you will see growth very quickly.

My daughter started attending classes here recently and she has really enjoyed it. Her focus and…read moreagility has been steadily improving. Even her attitude at home is shifting.

I can't speak more highly of Sifu Wade and his team. They've been nothing short of amazing in…read moretransforming my coming-out-of-quarantine son, who'd had no social interaction or formal instruction since he was three, into a confident, proud, and strong big kid. We decided to enroll him in karate a few months before he started kindergarten. Mostly to boost his confidence and self esteem. During the trial class, he was frozen in fear. He didn't speak, didn't answer Sifu Laura, didn't make eye contact and even rolled into a tighter ball when she asked if he could put his arms out. Sifu Wade saw and suggested another trial class. He was a bit better at the second trial. We stuck with it. Each class he was more open and confident. Almost exactly 10 months later, he just got his purple belt. If you have a shy kid, this is the place for them!! I never felt like he was forced out of his comfort zone. Rather, he was given the tools and atmosphere for him to do it by himself.

We love TEAM! Our son has been coming here for almost a year now and our son has grown so much…read more Truly the entire staff, instructors and Sifu Laura and Sifu Chao are AMAZING. The values and lessons they teach every week are really instilling greatness in our son that we are so grateful for. They teach things like teamwork, listening, responsibility, etc. along with some awesome karate moves that keep our son confident and eager to learn more. We recommend TEAM to everyone we encounter and are so excited to continue to see our son grow with the organization. Go TEAM!

I'm so glad I found Charles Gracie Academy. We moved to Livermore in August of 2024, and I signed…read moremy daughter up for Jiu-Jitsu classes shortly after. When I learned they had family plans, I signed myself up as well. What I was expecting when I enrolled my daughter was just an extracurricular activity to fulfill her need to move (and because she wanted to be like the Ninja Turtles). But what we've gotten back has been so much more. I've lost three pants sizes, for starters!! And I've also gained improved self-esteem, better focus, confidence in defending myself in shifty situations, a shared activity my daughter and I can practice at home together, and a passion I'll carry with me for the rest of my life. The list goes on and on -- but most of all, it's the camaraderie. In so many ways, I feel like I found my second home when I started training. Everyone is so friendly and patient as I learn, and I've met some truly awesome new friends. The coaches are all passionate about their craft, and that really sets them apart from other Jiu-Jitsu gyms. I know because I've tried other academies before, and Charles Gracie is unmatched in the level of care their coaches give to each student. They know their students by name and take the time to check in with how they're doing. They make sure no one falls through the cracks and that everyone understands the techniques. Last of all -- this place is super CLEAN!!! Every day after class, we see the coaches cleaning the mats, floors, toilets, locker rooms, and doors. It's such a relief not to worry about catching anything nasty. The other academies I tried were honestly grotesque -- grime in places that's hard to ignore -- it made me cringe. Honestly though, come check it out and see for yourself.

They don't let parents watch their kids. They have a big set of benches that I was told used to be…read morea parent viewing area pre-covid, but now everyone must wait outside. The classes are so full you have to get there early to see at all, and even then it's obstructed views and a long distance over the mats. You have to stand in the front of the stuido, I was asked to leave from the back window. I'd really like to see them offer the inside viewing again. My kids like jiujitsu training, and it sucks that this one aspect absolutely ruins the experience for the parents. I've seen jiujitsu have a sense of community and this place ain't it.

Pro's. Prof Rebmann is great. He knows so much history…read morebehind the jujitsu. He knows about a thousand different ways to do everything. He's a 9th degree black belt in several national organizations. Great teachers. Air conditioned dojo? Heck yeah! Cons. Not cheap. Short classes. Jason

Notice how my stars are increasing with time!…read more I realized that behind all the chaos there is science! :) First of all, the kids do not get promoted at every opportunity! The dojo has set things to get to the next belt! Know them quickly and you get promoted quickly. Know them slowly and it takes you longer. Your choice, your time, your belt. Second, Patricia though always looks out of focus, but she is really focused on the important things. I am amazed how she knows how to organize the tournaments and the training and the routines for the kids. She incorporates fun in everything she does. Her ideology is that if the kids are not having fun, they will not continue. If they do not continue, how are they going to be confident youth and adults? She is right about that. She talks to the kids like they were her own and she really is concerned or happy when necessary. Wonderful atmosphere for kids to grow in. Like I said in earlier reviews, it is a family place! She treats the parents like her family and she involves them all the way. She will ask about your sick grandmother, as well as the new little of puppies your dog just had. She will always give you positive aspects of your child. And the great thing is, you will be invited to attend family events, such as the Dojo's honoring party. It is so relaxed and friendly, you forget that they are a Judo studio. (while waiting for the kids outside of the class area). I have recently moved to Pleasanton and it takes me about 30 minutes to get to the Studio for my daughter's class. I think that it is worth it!

Sensei Crose is AMAZING! The heart he has for Karate, the gift he has in teaching it and the fact…read morethat he has respect for others and integrity are just a few of the many reasons you should go check out his school! I trained under him and was pushed to the best of my ability! He was kind but firm and always understood what I was capable of even when I didn't. Now, years (decades, lol) later, if he was still in the Sacramento area, all of my kids would have trained with him as well! Sensei Crose, thank you for all you taught me!

From the owner: The Livermore School of Karate is dedicated to enhancing individual excellence through the sport of…read moreTraditional Japanese Karate.

I should have written this review years ago, but better late than never! Our daughter has been…read moregoing to classes with Sensei Mike for a few years and we could not be happier. Truly one of the best decisions we ever made for her. Our daughter is autistic and initially we wanted something to help with confidence and coordination. But this experience has been so much more than that. Sensei Mike will likely never know the impact he has had on our daughter and family. She has learned life skills that are immeasurable. I can't recommend this studio enough. Learning the difficult karate skills aside, this place has truly been a godsend for our daughter.

Sensei Mike and his staff are amazing!…read more I started in January of 2024. As a nerdy IT guy who has never fought a day in his life, there is a huge learning curve. The instructors here are all amazing. No egos, happy to answer all questions and match the pace of their students without hesitation. It is awesome to have a great group of people to exercise and learn with every week. The Dojo is a family. Again, no egos, lots of learning and fun. Of course the best part is how practical the curriculum is. Everything is focused on self-defense for real life situations. Yes, Marshall Arts have art in them, but USSD is focused on very practical skills. After a few weeks my daughter couldn't resist starting too. She absolutely loves it and will no doubt out rank me in no time!