Fantastic mother/daughter self defense course. Jay was absolutely the perfect coach to help make…read morewomen of all ages feel like this is approachable and necessary. I was so impressed with how much information we gained in such a short amount of time. We will be taking this course a few times in the future to make sure the skills stick. Highly recommend!

My sister and I took Jay's Streetwise Self Defense class together, and it was a blast! He taught us…read moremany self defense techniques, including how to escape a choke hold and how to kick an attacker. He helps every student realize the strength that they already have, which instantly boosts confidence and shifts one's mindset about being able to approach different situations. He ensures all the moves are applicable and effective for all students, making adjustments accordingly. Jay is very passionate about teaching women how to protect themselves. He is well versed in common attacks women may face today and conducts practical drills to help students learn what they need to in real life scenarios. It was a very fun and informative session, and we recommend everyone take it!

Outstanding gym, part of the Javier Gomez affiliation and under same ownership as JG academy Lodi…read more Instructors are very professional, friendly, and push you to be your best. Their children's program is outstanding and their competition success is jaw dropping. Very well run disciplined children's program and most important their kids have fun while displaying high level jiu jitsu technique and dedication. Adults and kids. Gi or no Gi you'll enjoy training in this fun environment.

I have been Training at JG academy Stockton since the opening. The instructors/professors are…read moreextremely knowledgeable and courteous. Everyone who trains there is welcoming and friendly. The gym is really nice and spacious, and the staff works hard daily to keep the mats clean. If you're looking for a place to train, learn Jiu Jitsu, stay in shape. I would definitely recommend the JG Academy family.

I have two boys in grade school and both have experienced bullying at a very young age. I signed up…read moremy oldest who was only 6 years old at the time for Muay Thai with Coach Isaac. Coach Isaac really helped him gain confidence and overcome that fear of being bullied. Within 3 months, my oldest no longer feared his bullies and had no problem standing up for himself since then. Fast forward 5 years, I now have both of my boys with RCA under TWO great coaches. I highly encourage parents who have children experiencing bullying to join programs like RCA to help them deal with the negative effects of bullying both mentally and physically. Besides the ability to defend themselves, there were so many other great benefits that came with joining RCA. You are surrounded by great kids and families, lots of one on one with the coaches who drill into them the importance of respect, teamwork, and discipline, it also provides a safe environment for everyone. What I value most about RCA is that the coaches pay close attention to their students and work with them individually every chance they see room for improvement. They keep the parents in the loop with their children's progress and discuss areas of concern that they would like to work on. Their focus on individual growth in and out the gym is undeniable. They are both very dedicated to making a positive impacts on their students of all ages. The classes are fun, enjoyable and exceeds all expectations for quality. RCA is a great organization hands down. But what makes them set apart from other gyms? In my opinion, the direct impact the coaches have had on my children. Both of my children are very into school which is why they became the targets of bullies. But RCA helped them gain the confidence they needed to be proud of who they are individually and stand up for themselves. I can honestly say that I no longer worry about my boys being bullied at school. They are more calm, collected, analyze situations and use words before ever resorting to any physical altercations. RCA has had such a positive impact on my boys and it shows through their character, academics and behavior. There is no doubt that we will be very long term members at RCA!

I felt like my kids needed some sort of self defense so I decided to give RCA a shot. We went in…read morefor our trial and the kids enjoyed it so much that we decided to sign up. Everyone is so friendly and most importantly, all of the coaches are skilled, competent and professional. Combat sports can get dangerous. The coaches do a great job at keeping a watchful eye on the children and ensuring a safe training environment. I highly recommend!

This place is amazing. Everyone is willing to teach you and drill with an great attitude all…read morearound. Come check it out!

I've been coming to JG Lodi for a good while now & to keep it simple…read more*Female friendly (we have a super kind, high level brown belt female instructor that cares) *Kid friendly (kids class is a huge hit with high numbers. *Age friendly (regardless of age strength all can train without worry of getting injured, everyone cares!) *Professor Pedro Barbosa (High level Black belt straight from the heart of Brazil) *Instructor Sarah Martinez (High level brown belt) *Instructor Eric Martinez (High level brown belt) *High retention rate (people who train here love to stay due to the healthy environment) Plus the best part is, everybody cares. Whether it's preventing injury on the mats or if you're a slow learner. Everybody is sincerely there to help you succeed!

I just wanted to give a shoutout to all the hardworking the Blue Lion Group Family has been up to…read more Coach David and Coach Ryan are both young men who love the sport and giving back to it. They're always teaching the future of the sport with the Little Lions Class. Both coaches never skip a day and give the kids the best possible education while emphasizing technique and respect for all. Coach Ash and Coach Brandon whose hard work behind the scenes made this dream come true. And last but not least coach Chris. Coach Chris is the backbone of the family. He makes sure that everyone feels welcome when they walk into the door. He comes in early and stays late so that the community can have a safe place to learn the art of Muay Thai. This is a great place to try if you're thinking about getting yourself or your family into extracurriculars. https://www.bluelionmuaythai.com/proshop

My two sons out of five joined in December 2024 and have enjoyed every session they've had learning…read morefrom all the different coaches. We're still new to Valor but hope to be here for many years with goals for them to grow, have fun and compete. They're always eager to learn more and strive to be the best version of themselves as fighters. I did my research on other gyms, and we felt like this was the place where they can grow at their own pace. The boys have been receiving great feedback during and after their training sessions. As a parent, I've had positive interactions with the Coaches and would recommend Valor.

This place is amazing please come and join this family the instructors are wonderful people…read more Teaching our community life lessons safety love respect and positive energy. If you don't believe me come And see for yourself.

Did the Open carry course. Was super simple and easy instructions. Going to go back for more guard…read morecourses.

My neighbor found this awesome place for his som. I have been able to attend several of the classes…read moreand promotions. It is actually an after school program. The instructor picks them up and helps with homework etc... Then teaches.

This is an incredibly exceptional place. We were pleasantly surprised with Sensei John's unique…read moreapproach and continue to be very happy with what he provides to our son. A lot of the emphasis is on body movement and awareness. That means a lot of tumbling and agility exercises mixed in with self defense and karate. There's usually a competition for each session. The variety of the competitions - sumo, rope swing, dodgeball, freeze, belt grab, etc - is an example of how well rounded the entire program is. One of the truly great things about Elite is that kids are taught to instruct other kids. Every kid that stays long enough eventually becomes a sensei. Our six year old son started teaching about six months in. We love this! What better way to teach kids leadership, confidence, respect, social skills and more. All of this is to the credit of the great sensei that runs Elite. Sensei John is calm, upbeat, unflappable and definitely one of a kind. He talks to children with enthusiasm and treats them like more than "just a kid". As such, he gets the attention of his students without a loud voice or strong commands. The kids all want to do well for him and for themselves. It should be noted that if you're looking for a tough, strict and very regimented karate environment, this might not be the place for you. Your child will learn a lot at Elite but it's not going to be through military-style training you see at other schools. I could go on and on and on. Our son loves this place. We have the highest amount of respect for Sensei John. You must check it out for yourself!

My daughter and I have both been taking here for about 6 months. The sensei are excellent. Stan…read moreowns the place since he's a retired corrections officer, has a very real-world approach to martial arts. He teaches my "cane-fu" class, which is more like practical self-defense for older people (who might happen to have a cane handy.) He and his son and another sensei teach my daughter's kenpo class, where they do learn kata and forms, but they always make sure you know what the moves are a response to. In fact, that's Stan's first question almost every time: "why are you doing this?" Hard to believe this quality of martial arts instruction exists in small-town Galt.

I used to train with stan back in high school, he's a great self defense instructor and his classes…read morecan also be a fantastic workout for those wanting to get in shape. I haven't been to his dojo in downtown Galt, but he used to have classes in his backyard(or garage on rainy days) which was quite the experience. I remember one day, trying to do a form while he distracted our eyes with a water hose...haha. He didn't do that often but he was always trying to find new ways to mix things up for us. I really appreciated how different it was compared to the usual karate place, where you can see yourself doing forms in the mirrored walls, he emphasized body control- knowing where your foot is(without looking) so that you don't screw up the technique for example. I don't know how his classes are currently, but I think he provided great real world tactical self defense back then and have no doubts that he's still a great teacher. I wish I had stuck with it longer than I did.

This company isn't for the faint of heart.its for the brave & persistent.as a single women I know…read morefeel 10000% safer & protected.thank you next threat solutions.

I strongly recommend NTS for their CCW course. These guys are professional, knowledgeable, and…read moresafe. They have a lot of experience, and they put it right into the course. They are great teachers in and out of the range. Thanks guys.

The program provides several instructors and senior students to help new students get more…read moreindividualized instruction. The constant fed back helps with confidence building as new moves are learned. It's only been a month, but my grandson watches the videos and practices almost everyday. I can see his enthusiasm and confidence growing.

I would steer very very clear from this place if you are black or brown. The owners are racist and…read moreare not afraid of showing favoritism towards their yt clients. Black or brown folks will be ignored during classes. Sad, because the owners themselves are POC but they have very close ties to maga folks. They also promote people very easily. As long as you're paying, the 'master' doesn't care. Everyone gets a belt promotion. ***UPDATE*** Yelp seems to be hiding my review about this place. Let me add more info since it's so weird for my review to just disappear like that. I had a niece and nephew attend this place for a few years. At first things were great, then the owners got greedy and changed the timeframe of the classes as well as the quantity of classes you could take. They lost a lot of students because of this but those that were loyal stayed. My brother and sister in law contemplated on leaving since the classes were shorter and were only twice a week now instead of three times a week with an additional half hour. Oh, not to mention, THE PRICE STAYED THE SAME WITH THIS CHANGE. So not only were you paying MORE but got LESS. My nephew was on the spectrum and my niece was not. The difference in how they were treated was not what I was expecting. I came to a great amount of their lessons to watch but after seeing how the school was ran, couldn't bring myself to support this place. Obviously the decision to keep them there was not up to me but I couldn't stand it. Seeing the little black and brown kids get very obvious low standard treatment compared tho their Caucasian and Asian counterparts were incredibly sad. They are not at all prepared or even educated enough to handle children on the spectrum. The 'master' has lost his patience many times and tries to play it off but it's very obvious to those sitting and watching. Again, I would urge all black and brown parents to take their kids elsewhere.