Red Dragon Karate Yorba Linda

(118 reviews)

1.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

30 years in business

Only if you want the BEST Karate training from OUTSTANDING instructors who are genuinely interested…read morein helping you ACHIEVE your goals, then check out American Martial Arts Academy (AMAA). I'm 67+, have stage 4 cancer. After chemo and radiation, my numbers were undetectable. I needed to rebuild my 1-year+ coach-potato body. AMAA was the the ANSWER!

The instructors here are great with my lil heathen! Somehow they manage to get him to listen & obey…read moreinstructions. They instill great structure, discipline and confidence all while having a blast. Watching my little maniac at belt promotions makes me very proud of his hard work and commitment!

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American Martial Arts Academy

(127 reviews)

5.0 mi

My son has been going for several weeks and has been enjoying every class. He looks forward to to…read moregoing and is really excited to learn and interact with his peers and all the Sensei. My wife and I really have enjoyed seeing his growth in him and the care that all of the Sensei have for my son and the class as a whole. Thank you sensei for the support and we are really glad that we brought our son here.

I had always wanted my boys to learn self defense. Just didn't know where to start looking with so…read moremany places almost at every corner and different styles. We came out here for a child's bday party and small fun class.... That's when I said this is the place. My boys enjoy it, we come 2xs a week and all the sensei are very helpful. Thank you

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Gracie Barra - Yorba Linda

4.6

(52 reviews)

2.3 mi

Our kids absolutely love training here a few times a week! The instructors are patient,…read moreencouraging, and truly great with kids and teachers. The environment is positive, structured, and focused on building confidence, discipline, and respect. We've seen so much growth not just in their skills, but in their character. Highly recommend to any family looking for a supportive and welcoming place to train!

We had an apt and the admin never showed up, we were totally clueless on what to do or where to…read morebegin, my 7 year old son was very discouraged and I was disappointed at the lack of organization. I spoke to the manager and she apologized and said I should come in another day but never confirmed the new date and time. Now we have no way of knowing when we should come in or of anyone will be able to help us???? Kids need structure and so do parents when signing up for new classes, big disappointment. I strongly advise for all parents to not come to this location.

"It's not a race, it's a marathon"

Gold medal winner

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MAI - Martial Arts International

(59 reviews)

3.4 mi

Live this place great place and awesome staff.. my son love it here. Great place I recommend to allread more

My daughter has been going to MAI International Karate in Anaheim for over two years, and I can…read morehonestly say this school has been incredible for her. It's extremely well organized, and everyone there truly cares about the kids. The new owners, Sensei Quan and Sensei Butler, have taken the program to another level. They are dedicated, professional, and always quick to respond or accommodate whenever families need something. They push the kids to be their best while still keeping it fun and supportive. My daughter has grown so much in confidence and focus, and she's built a great group of friends through the program. The instructors have really helped toughen her up in the best way. She's more disciplined, responsible, and proud of her progress. If you're looking for a karate school that truly invests in your child's growth, both physically and mentally, MAI International Karate is the place to be. We're so thankful to be part of their community.

Kids are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes during the week of Halloween.

Sensei Dylan getting at it :-)

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North Orange County Martial Arts

4.9

(39 reviews)

2.0 mi

Perfect gym for beginners with no martial arts experience. The nerves got better with each class,…read moreand soon I felt stronger and more confident. Coaches are patient, approachable, and great at teaching. If you've ever thought, "I'm not athletic enough" or "I'll embarrass myself," you'll be surprised by what you're capable of. Highly recommend.

This is an amazing martial arts studio for both adults and children. My son started here about six…read moremonths ago and looks forward to going every time. The pricing is more than fair and the kids can go as often as they like, allowing them to progress at their own pace and also work with the parents' schedules. One of the coaches has even fought in the UFC, which makes NOCMA even more 10/10 legit. They discipline the kids, not allowing them to get away with horseplay, while also supporting them and building on their confidence. There are always more than enough instructors for each class, ensuring the kids are always safe and closely supervised. I would recommend North Orange County Martial Arts to any parent searching the perfect studio to introduce their children to MMA.

NOC Martial Arts Training Floor

MMA Dojo

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Kings MMA - Anaheim

(68 reviews)

4.2 mi

I've been at this gym since 2018. It's literally the best gym in terms of coaching, culture, and…read morevalue. The coaching is amazing, we have some of the very best coaches. Coach Nolan is an amazing striking coach and he will elevate your striking to the highest levels. The jiu jitsu programs are awesome. In terms of culture, the people and coaches create an environment where you can thrive. It's fun to be there and it caters to any level. If you're a first timer, you'll get taken care of. If you aspire to fight at the highest levels, you'll have coaches and talent to support you. I've made life long friends at this gym, and I'm thankful for it. Now the value... some gyms pin you down with 4 sessions a week or just 1 martial art. At this gym, you get unlimited classes to Gi BJJ, NoGi BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, fitness. There's also a recovery room with things like red light therapy, massage boots, vibration plate, sauna, cold plunge, hyperbaric chamber. There's showers, lockers, and there's a coffee bar. Not to mention, a weight training area. So yea, you get way more bang for your buck. Also, if you're looking to fellowship, there's a weekly Bible study on Thursday nights. Open to anyone. I sound biased. And I am. But it's because of my experience at this gym.

We've had an awesome experience at Kings MMA Anaheim. The coaching for kids is truly top-tier --…read morepatient, disciplined, and incredibly positive. You can tell the coaches genuinely care about developing both skill and confidence, which means a lot as a parent. The unlimited visit structure is a huge value and makes it easy to stay consistent. On top of that, the gym has a real family-like environment where everyone is welcoming and supportive. The in-house coffee shop is also a great bonus for parents during training sessions. Small improvements I'd love to see: * An in-house water fountain for convenience * A more mobile-friendly website Overall, this is a fantastic gym with amazing culture, coaching, and value. Highly recommend for families and anyone serious about training.

The coaches are always so encouraging and proud of the kids!

Dressing Rooms

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United Studios of Self Defense - Yorba Linda

4.9

(14 reviews)

4.7 mi

Grew up training here. Started when I was 9 and now I'm 23 and call this place my second home. I've…read moremade life long friendships here, grew in my confidence, and learned everything I needed about leadership.

Easily the best karate studio around. My son loves coming here. We come here at least 4 times a…read moreweek. Every sensei is beyond amazing! So glad we joined this studio.

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Orange County Karate Center

(14 reviews)

2.6 mi

Location: OCKC is located inside a specified room in the 24 hour fitness…read more OCKC is a karate school. There are classes for 4-5 year Olds, kids and teens and mixed belt adult classes. Sensei Matt is currently the only sensei. He has a lot of experience with kids and is kind and at the same time firm. He always has great talking points for kids and helps teach them to be strong under pressure. My kids have been with the dojo for about year and I highly recommend it.

Sensei Matt is very patient with the kids, playful yet provides constructive feedback when needed…read more Schedule and event communication is clear and timely. My kid's been going to OCKC for a year and progressing at a good pace in his practice.

OCKC karate dojo. Picture of the graduates after most recent belt test.

Sensei Matt

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Samurai Academy

(22 reviews)

4.5 mi

Samurai Academy is an amazing place to train and develop not only as a martial artist, but as a…read morehuman being. I've been practicing martial arts since I was a kid, starting with Japanese jujutsu, then Brazilian jiu-jitsu. As I was studying and competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, I wanted to learn more about stand-up grappling, so I stopped in for their Judo class and boy I was hooked! Sensei Daniel Warren has helped me become more of a complete martial artist by teaching me more about take downs, throws and break-falls. Sensei Daniel Warren is extremely patient, technical and thorough. He is extremely humble, kind and motivating as an individual. He is a man of strong morals and character. I would recommend people of all ages to come and train here. This dojo is truly a gem. You will not regret stopping by!

We have been coming here since March. Very friendly environment. Knowledgeable and patient sensei…read morewho is amazing with kids. There are enough chairs in the waiting area for parents to sit on. Very affordable and I highly recommend this dojo.

50th Anniversary Certificate from the Mayor of Placentia to The Samurai Academy.

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Goju Ryu Karatedo Eibu Kan - Orange County

(3 reviews)

6.4 mi

Excellent teachers and true traditional karate with traditional values. Skill level is very high…read morewith connections to Japan.

Very nice and traditional looking dojo located in the city of Orange. Conveniently located near the…read more57 freeway off of Katella Ave. I have been taking karate under Sensei Kay and Sensei Hamabata for about 7 years and they are some of the best Senseis in the world. This is a new branch that is under the Eibu Kan West Covina dojo which has been established for well over 30 years!! If you want to learn traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate from Senseis with tons of experience and roots in Japan, I suggest you come here ready to learn a lot!

We are a shibu dojo of Goju Ryu Eibu Kan Headquarters, located in West Covina, California!

Over 1100 participants and 11 rings operating concurrently, 2019 Japan Karatedo Federation Gojukai Championships in Sasebo, Nagasaki Pref JP

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If you've ever wanted to learn traditional martial arts from Japan and Okinawa... here's your chance!

Adventure Lagoon

The staff was very helpful and friendly. It was not crowded. We had lots of space between families…read more We ordered a pizza and that with the obstacle course were our favorites! We will definitely be back soon!

My family (family of 4) had a blast here! We stayed there for about 6 hours. We did the obstacle…read morecourse twice and rented 2 kayaks while we were there. Bought 3 food items and a gatorade. But we spent alittle over $300 there on everything! There is a $35 or $45 entrance fee depending on when you come. It's just to come inside the lagoon. If you want the obstacle course it's an additional $10 per person for 55 mins (super short). If you want to kayak, use the aqua bike or use the paddleboard it's an additional $10 per equipment/item. There is a kiddie area for small and young children. They DO NOT allow outside food or drinks except water! There is a small shop that sells misc. items, snacks & drinks (overpriced). They also had a foodtruck inside that was expensive and the meals didn't come with drinks. They do have plenty of staff and lifeguards there. The entrance fee should of been $15-20. The obstacle course atleast 90-120 mins instead of the 55 mins. Wish the foodtruck came with drinks and was a bigger portion.

Obstacle course !

The park

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Australian Swim School

4.7

(15 reviews)

1.9 mi

My son absolutely loves Australian Swim School, and I can't recommend them enough!…read more One of the biggest reasons we chose this swim school is the water temperature. It's by far the warmest pool we could find, and it's the only place where my son happily stays in the water without shivering. Our regular instructor is Mr. Nori, and he has been wonderful with my son. He's patient, encouraging, and fantastic with all of the kids I've seen in his classes. We recently missed a couple of lessons and had to attend makeup classes. For whatever reason, my son suddenly decided he didn't want to go back for his lesson. Miss Kaylee stepped in and was incredible. She tried everything she could to gently encourage him to go to the back pool, but when it became clear he wasn't going to do it, she didn't give up. Instead, she offered to work with him one-on-one in the front pool where we already were. She even promised she wouldn't put his head under the water. In the end, he became comfortable enough that he chose to put his face in the water on his own with her guidance, but she honored her promise and never forced him. That meant so much to me. I don't know if she was on her lunch break, between classes, or supposed to be doing something else, but I know that impromptu private lesson wasn't part of her day. She took the time simply because she cared, and it completely turned the experience around for my son. The best part is that it worked. Today my son happily got back in the water with Mr. Nori, and I honestly think it was his best lesson yet. Mr. Nori was so sweet, so encouraging, and genuinely proud of him. Seeing his confidence come back was such a great moment as a parent, and I really credit both instructors for making that happen. Every single person we've interacted with has been kind, welcoming, patient, and genuinely wonderful with kids. I honestly have not had a single negative experience here. The first class is free, the warm water makes such a difference, and the little splash pad was a huge part of getting my son's initial buy-in. From the instructors to the front desk staff, the entire team is amazing. If you're looking for swim lessons for your child, I highly recommend Australian Swim School!

When you're looking for any type of school, you want to make sure the instructors treat your kids…read moreas if they were their own. Today, multiple staff did that for my daughter. We've been going to this school since they were in Fullerton, and they've always been great. My daughter started with Mr Nori and he's one of her favorite instructors. She's gone through a few instructors and we've never had a bad experience. My son now attends the school too. This morning, my daughter had a make up class and had to go into a different swim lane with a new teacher. She's been apprehensive about leaving her current school and starting kinder next year, and the emotions came out today. She started crying and holding onto me when she saw the new lane and instructor and said she doesn't want new things. Within seconds, Mr Scott came over and began comforting her asking if she'd like to see her other instructor Mayumi. Mayumi wasn't even dressed to go in the water, but rolled up her jeans and sat in another lane with her. Mr Nori came by to say hi and comfort her, and Mr Christopher gave her a private lesson for a few minutes while she adjusted. He eventually asked her if she wanted to join him in the new lane with the new instructor, and she said yes and was happy the rest of the time. Mayumi also came back to check on her. This is the level of care any parent looks for in a school and I highly recommend coming here.

Grand Opening!

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Brea Plunge

3.5

(33 reviews)

3.4 mi

Daytime swim today, it was warm out so it was a perfect day for the pool…read more It was pretty packed when we first got there, as there was a local summer camp having a field trip to the pool. Once they left it was much better, with more room for swimming. I do wish they had the open swim time last a bit longer. It is only 2 hours which isn't much time, especially when camps are there and the pools are crowded. But we had fun and made the best of our time there.

We had a great time and experience. Just what is needed to stay cool all summer. The staff is very…read moreon top of every rule here. They make sure to keep kids are safe.

Summer night swim at the plunge

One of the Shaded areas

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Smaller pool

20th Street Beach and Bikes

(233 reviews)

21.1 mi

Called with questions and they were helpful and responsive. Location is great to get right on the…read morebeach bike trail which is why we selected them. Showed up on the day to rent bikes and they allowed us to try a few before deciding. The bikes could be in better condition, most of the fleet were showing significant wear. One of our e-bikes had low battery charge and even though someone was able to bike out to where we were to delivery another battery, the replacement was also low and wouldn't be enough for the time we rented. We also lost time waiting for the other battery. However, kudos to the staff and owner because they made it right for us when we returned the bikes. Spot has good staff and a great location. Refreshing the bikes with newer models would bump it to 5 stars.

My family had such a great experience today at 20th Street Beach and Bikes. The staff was super…read morehelpful in finding us bikes that would suite our family, along with showing us how to use the e-bikes. I highly recommend!