As someone who had a kid that was directly in the black belt group discussed below I can very…read moreconfidently say that that review couldn't be more off. I have been at this studio 4-5 times a week with both of my kids since 2021. It has been a place where my kids went during a horrible chapter of their life and found a sense of strength, community, support and so much more. Mr. B is fair. Period. You earn your advancement at this studio. You have good days and you have bad days and he makes you earn everything. Watching my kids and how they've grown and matured here is so special and so much of that is because of Mr. B and how much he cares. He does not need to do this - but every single day he shows up for all the kids that come here. It's no coincidence he has a perfect yelp score outside of one person. Imagine leaving the studio, going to another so your kid could get fast tracked to a black belt and then well over a year later still coming back to yelp to try and damage a business and reputation of a person. This place is better without people like that. Good riddance. Could not recommend this place more. Send your kids here and reap all the benefits of something very special.

Joining Agoura Hills World Championship Karate has been one of the most rewarding experiences for…read moreour family. From the very first class, we were struck not just by the quality of the martial arts instruction, but by the deep sense of respect and discipline that forms the foundation of everything Mr. B does. He lead by example -- teaching more than punches and kicks; the studio teaches life skills. What truly sets this studio apart is how much Mr. B cares. Every student is treated with patience, encouragement, and individual attention. They celebrate effort and growth, not just achievement. It's a place where kids and adults learn to believe in themselves, push through challenges, and show kindness to others. Our child has grown immensely in confidence, focus, and self-respect since starting here. We're so grateful to be part of this community -- one that genuinely lives the values it teaches. Our family couldn't speak more highly of the studio and the community there.

Green lights, gold medals, and lots of fun!…read more I have two kids whose only real sport is karate--the karate purists--not that they haven't tried anything else but they simply prefer karate. Karate fits their aptitudes and attitudes. They came to Johnny Gyro Karate at advanced levels. My teen son had a first degree junior black belt for almost three years and my pre-teen daughter was a fresh red-black belt. They both wanted more in their karate journeys--more karate techniques, more karate culture and more of the karate nuance in between. By community reputation and publicly available online information, Johnny Gyro Karate is the only active Tang Soo Do school in Conejo Valley area that has genuinely structured advanced curriculum with current students progressing through black belt degree advancements. After keeping my kids here for over a year, I can verify that this studio consistently delivers top caliber teaching which yield high quality karate students, adults and children alike, at all levels. Who are the instructors? Mr. Johnny Gyro( TSD rank 9th degree) and his beloved wife Mrs. Noel Gyro( TSD rank 7th). Check out their unparalleled credentials on their website. People say the Gyros are "super nice", and we completely agree. They treat everybody with the same love and respect and give every student the same attention in class. What stands out even more is their humility -- despite their decades of experience and accomplishments, they do not seek to make themselves the center of attention. They are two lifelong black belt martial artists who live and breathe karate since they found it. They chose to make an honest living through operating a karate studio. They have always prioritized karate teaching over profit. Maximizing each student's martial arts potential is their goal. The Gyros's range, depth, and wisdom carry their students a long way. Mr. Gyro comes from a time when sparring without gear was a norm and when tournaments focused more on quality martial arts VS. performance&affiliation. Each trophy displayed in the studio tells a great story. My kids are incredibly honored and proud to learn martial arts from such a legend. Mrs. Gyro teaches some classes and takes care of the management. I remember reaching out to JGK on a Saturday afternoon and not expecting reply until Monday or Tuesday. But Mrs. Gyro replied me within two hours with every single question answered in details, and she even answered my doubts that I couldn't put in words. That's just the level of communication she has. I also love how she keeps everything in perfect order! So, how is the karate? In addition to teaching TSD traditional forms and etiquette diligently, Mr. Gyro incorporates several styles of martial arts into his curriculum and created many one-steps, three-steps, kicking defenses and self defense techniques. These are proven to be practical, effective and visually delightful. Mr. Gyro guides students to understand martial arts and not just practice it. The students here are dedicated , enthusiastic and make rank advancement at their own pace. Belt progression is never the end goal, but it is definitely a good measurement for growth. My daughter earned her first degree black belt in half a year, and my son earned his second degree black belt in a little over a year. It is important to mention JGK's black belt tests are highly rigorous. It takes exceptional skills, consistent dedicated training, and lots of courage to pass. My kids take about 4-6 classes each in a week and practice on their own at home. That beautiful certificate is hard earned! Same thing with karate tournaments. Mr. Gyro has advised his students " you are in competition with yourself all the time." My kids work hard to make improvements and have both got to the golds in multiple tournaments after being guided by Mr. Gyro. Johnny Gyro Karate is welcoming, safe, productive, positive and overall immensely rewarding. We recommend this karate studio to all who want to start or continue with their karate training.

​I've been a loyal member of Johnny Gyro Karate since 2009. I first started as a proud parent…read morewatching my son earn his Black Belt through hard work and discipline. I was so impressed that I eventually signed up myself, and I haven't looked back since! ​What makes this studio unique: ​Direct Instruction: Every class is taught by Hanshi John Gyro and Master Noel Gyro. They don't just run the business; they are on the mat connecting with every student, from Pee-Wees to seniors, regardless of skill level or limitations. ​World-Class Pedigree: Hanshi John is a 9th Degree Black Belt and IFKA Hall of Famer with over 44 years of experience. His background in Tang Soo Do, Boxing, and Hapkido ensures you get a truly well-rounded education in self-defense and situational awareness. ​Community: I've seen youth students build lifelong friendships here, with many returning to train even after college. It's a culture of respect, confidence, and excellence. ​If you want to get in great shape, learn to protect your family, and train under a legend of the martial arts world, there is no other place in the Conejo Valley I'd recommend.

Clean, space, light and it has such an awesome feeling when coming into space! The awesome guys…read morerunning the Karate studio have so much experience and it is apparent that they take pride in teaching all ages and abilities of students!!

We LOVE Frank and Phil! We have been going there for almost 4 years and our little girl loves it!…read moreHer confidence is up and her skills and balance have helped her with other sports ! We are so happy we found them and can't wait to continue her journey with these amazing role models!

All Star Martial Arts deserves 10 stars. My kids (ages 5 and 7) have been students for about a…read moreyear now, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I've watched them not only grow in physical strength, balance, and athleticism, but also in confidence and respect for themselves and others. Every week my kids can't wait to go to martial arts class and see what new skills they will learn. Master Ryan is an amazing instructor who really cares about all his students. He brings knowledge, patience, and humor to his martial arts training, and the classes are equal parts fun and educational. Master Ryan fosters a safe and encouraging environment, which in turn enables the students to thrive and support each other. And he has an excellent group of black belts, including Mister Will and Miss Allison, who he has trained to be outstanding instructors as well. All Star Martial Arts has been a great asset not only to my kids, but to the entire Oak Park Community. We look forward to continuing our martial arts journey with Master Ryan, his staff, and all the wonderful members of the All Star family.

I can't believe I didn't write a review sooner. My 4 year old twin boys have been in the Little…read moreKickers class for the past few months, and it has been a game changer. The boys constantly talk about Master Ryan and the values he teaches. I love that they're learning martial arts, but more than anything, I appreciate the values and discipline they're learning. And, of course, they have fun! We go 3 days a week, and the boys insist that we schedule our plans around this class. They LOVE it.

The father and son duo GGM and GM Ichikawa are incredible with kids of all ages at this remarkable…read morefamily owned studio. Their genuine compassion, kindness and patience for each student demonstrates their devotion to the art of American Tang Soo Do. Below is a review by my son Mustafah, whom is currently enrolled: The T.O Westlake karate academy school is really great. The teachers at this school help out a lot and teach you new things to protect you. My brother and I go to this studio it is the best studio I every been to.I would recommend this school since they help out a lot and they are very nice and kind. Thank you a lot T.O Westlake karate school.

We love that studio! What a gift this family owned business truly is. The Ichikawas and their…read moreamazing staff do such a fantastic job with all the students. It's a true joy to watch the teachers train the kids and adults. Our daughter started last year and what a delight to watch her thrive thanks to TO Westlake Karate!!

I absolutely love this facility for both my daughter (5) and my son (8) Grand Master Bloom and…read moreMaster Wasserman are incredible with the kids. Firm, encouraging, energetic, and nurturing. My kids love it here.

Master Bloom is an exceptional instructor. I bring both my teenagers here, one with high…read morefunctioning autism, and I couldn't be more pleased with how great this experience is for them. Both kids love coming here (and the class is hard, but in a good way, they are learning so much). My son had no physical fitness for years before and Master Bloom encouraged and inspired him to hang in there. He also has issues relating to his autism that just weren't an issue here because he's treated with respect and understanding. The whole class is very positive and encouraging of one another, and respectful of my son. For a mom with a teen with autism, this is a big deal. I've watched Master Bloom teach adults, teens and little kids (sometimes we get there early and the kids class is still in session) -- he's really a gem. He treats everyone with respect, young and old, and is very big on positive reinforcement, which is so important. He gets it. He commands respect in all the right ways, points out the good things in all of his students, catches them working hard and learning and has exceptional method. The class is high energy, positive vibe and great care is being taken to teach everyone at their level and ability. I feel like my kids are getting top notch training. It's a great place to be a part of.

Sensei Cass and Sensei Justin are amazing! Our private lessons are worth their weight in gold with…read morethese fabulous instructors! They are knowledgeable, skillful, and have the best time in private lessons as well as group classes! Thank you, both of you!

Our kids had such a great time here. Cass and Justin are both excellent with children, and even in…read moreclasses where the kids clearly have different skill and experience levels, they both consistently were keeping the kids learning and engaged. We're just too far away from this location for it to make sense for us to do multiple times a week, but we'd still come back here in a heartbeat for events.

We love PMA! Master Lacombe is great with the kids and keeps them engaged while he teaches martial…read moreart. The studio is adorable and we have had a great experience working our way through the belts!

Awesome martial studios for our kids and adults too! Master Lacombe and the instructors he has are…read moreall great. Learning self defense karate and krav maga, getting fit with kickboxing and conditioning with their character building curriculum is a perfect match for every member of our family! Love the family environment too! The only place we'd refer.