I recently took my son to this martial arts school and he fell in love with it. I have seen the…read morework that the trainers put with their students and feel glad that my son is attending this place. It is a welcoming place. They teach mixed arts, which also makes it fascinating. The class sizes are small so the teachers try to work with students on a one on one basis. David and everyone else I have encountered has been amazing! David works with each student and demonstrates and articulates all techniques well enough to help his students execute them. I highly recommend this place.

My boys love it, Dave & Gloriela are great Instructors. They are patient and very encouraging with…read morethe kiddos and my kids have gained so much confidence since being apart of this community. We highly recommend Bakersfield Elite!

I trained briefly at this dojo over a span of 3-4 months back in 2008 and loved it they had a real…read moresense of tradition and were very friendly the Karate taught there is the real deal and the Stan the main teacher is very very knowledgeable and friendly. Not only was it fun and great exercise but I got the feeling that many of the students that had been there longer would have little trouble defending themselves in a dangerous situation check it out its well worth it.

The best Jiu-Jitsu in Bakersfield. Home to a team of absolute savages, backed by a professional…read morecoaching staff with years of elite experience and championship-winning records at the highest levels of the sport.

Matt Baker is an Amazing Instructor. If you are looking to get some good rolls in with an…read moreEXPERIENCED Team, this is the place for you!!! Ossssss

My 3 year old and 4 year old go to Taekwondo here and they love it! So much fun, they teach great…read morediscipline, respect and basics. It's taught by Instructor Jesus under Master Hans' guidance. Great place, drop by and do a trial run!

Way of Japan is a great place to study Martial Arts and learn discipline and respect. I was…read morefortunate enough to study as a child with Sensei Abe Belardo. Now, more than 25 years later, I have the opportunity to take my son to learn from Sensei Belardo and the other amazing staff here.

Only reason I kept my child here is so she can socialize. So far coaches have a different approach…read more We do not mind since we are not pushing our 2 years old for anything but have fun with her age group. But when she fell last week and the coach did not even bother to check on her was funny to say the least. It was a hard cry and she wont move her right arm. She was so guarded and wont stop crying the whole place can hear it. We decided to just go with our instinct and took her to ER where they diagnosed her with right elbow fracture. Yes it is not their responsibility. But in this kind of space, IMO coach should be train to evaluate situation and guide parents. Heck! I am not even expecting first aid but to at least evaluate situation lol All we got was a generic email that she will be missed and that they understand life gets busy and that they offer other classes. And pay extra 139$ once life not that busy anymore that we reenroll Lmao Of course! We had to hold off their auto monthly enrollment since we do not have an idea about how she would recuperate! Ortho peds soonest appointment is tomorrow, so a temporary splint is on. I was not gonna say anything , until i saw their email! That just blow me off! This place suddenly just feels like a joke!

I've never had an issue with American kids until just now. I have two of my kids in swim class…read moreright now and for the first time I forgot to pack towels. There wasn't enough time to drive home during class time to get them so I kindly asked the front desk if they by chance allow me to borrow one. They obviously have some for the employees here. The lady said "you can buy some" and pointed at the shelf where they were located. I'm sorry, but I find this inconsiderate. How can owners/managers not train employees to empathize with a parent in a situation like this. Especially when it's 50 degrees outside and even more when paying the money that is spent for tuition.

Professor Art is an amazing teacher, and the environment is very friendly. I'd recommend this place…read moreto anyone looking for a place to learn jiu-jitsu and make new friends!

Defcon Jiu Jitsu is an amazing place to train! The atmosphere is incredible and the teaching is…read moreeven better. Professor Art is an outstanding teacher--knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about your progress. As someone still new to the field, he never made me feel like I was on the outside looking in, as he speaks to his students at easy-to-understand yet developmental levels. The fellowship is tremendous, and the training atmosphere is unmatched.

Polga Fitness is a combination of Pole fitness and Yoga…read more I had my first experience with Polga Fitness when my friend bid on a Polga party at a silent auction and won. She invited me (a swing dancer) and a group of her ballroom dancing friends to join her. I initially said no, as I assumed that Polga Fitness was secret code for stripper pole dancing, but knowing the group that was going (very conservative) I reluctantly agreed. My pre-first impressions couldn't have been more wrong! Here was a group of married ballroom dancing females laughing and giggling and having fun as we learned a few simple spins to contemporary/hip music. This was a group of women feeling empowered in their own feminine abilities, not a group of women pandering to the tastes of leering men. I talked to the instructor, Diana, after the class and told her about some self-confidence issues I was dealing with. I am a nationally competitive swing dancer and dance instructor whose shyness around men was holding me back from reaching the next level in my competitions. Diana shared with me her vision for Polga Fitness and how she wanted to empower women, help them get physically fit, increase their strength and flexibility, increase their self-confidence, and show them how to have a lot of fun. She challenged me to try a few private lessons and see what a difference it made. I started taking private lessons (way too chicken to actually do this in a group) and was 'flipping' upside down on the pole in no time (only a couple of weeks)! I couldn't believe that I was doing it, and looking good, too! (Diana takes pictures to help us remember and celebrate our accomplishments). And the difference it made in my self-confidence was amazing. I can now look anyone directly in the eyes with no shyness whatsoever!! I have now started taking some group lessons and they are sooooo much fun! Can you imagine the adrenaline rush of hanging upside down or spinning on a 15' tall spinning pole?!? It is not at all intimidating to do our spins and tricks in a group setting, and the girls in your class quickly begin to feel like your closest friends! There's usually someone better than you to give you a feel for what you can do if you keep working at it, and someone at or below your own level so you can see where you've come from and share the journey. The group classes are kept small (no more than 5 people in each class, I believe) so you never get lost in the crowd. Diana gives everyone personal attention and encouragement. She's a perky little thing - kind of like a permanent ray of sunshine. There are classes geared more towards beginners, classes for more experienced dancers, and classes emphasizing stretching and strength building, too. Workshops are held periodically in other related fitness fields. Polga Fitness allows you to schedule private parties for you and your friends. Or you can try out the private lessons or group classes. This business is A+ and as classy as you can get! http://www.polgafitnessbasba.com/

I'm 31, a happy wife and mother of a 1 1/2 year old. If you…read moreare a woman looking for a creative strength-building workout, you've found it. If you are willing to try something new, you're about to be surprised by your own body. Polga offers pole fitness, fly gym, and hula hoop classes on a weekly basis, and has held women's empowerment and self defense workshops. You can easily register online each week for the classes you choose. You can vary your schedule from week to week depending on what style of workout you want. The difference I've experienced at Polga is that the classes (Pole, in particular) are not about learning a sexy pole dance routine -- it's about using the pole as a piece of fitness equipment in order to build strength, flexibility, and balance. Not to say that it doesn't make you feel sexy when you start to realize just how strong your body is becoming! It is certainly fun as well as challenging. The atmosphere I have experienced there is encouraging, positive, and accepting. I've noticed that the instructors make it a point to walk each person to the door as they leave after class and share a personal word or two. Looking back on my own personal story, I felt a bit lost after I had my son. Life was good, but the majority of my time and energy went into caring for others and my priorities didn't include myself. Don't get me wrong -- I LOVE WHAT I DO (staying home with my son)... but when I started working out at Polga Studio, it brought back a renewed sense of achievement in myself. My body isn't in shape like it used to be before I had a child. It's easy to feel frustrated and defeated when you are used to your body looking better than it does now. But fitness is a process! I'm enjoying every bead of sweat and every time my muscles burn at Polga. There are all different ages and sizes of women there working out and it has become a wonderful place for me to go 2 times a week -- I can get focused, share some laughs, learn something new, and continue to get fit.