Solis Martial arts is a wonderful place, the staff and instructors are very respectful and really nice. I recently enrolled my 6 year old daughter into their little ninjas program and she loves it! They are great with the kids, really motivating and energetic. I strongly recommend this Martial arts school to everyone, I'm so glad I chose Solis. read more

I LOVE this place for my 4 year old. Great place to learn martial arts, discipline, and respect - AND IT IS FUN for the kids. My son enjoys it so much. Friendly staff and Prof Solis is always very welcoming. Highly recommend this place. read more

My son goes here & they are the best with the kids! The professor & assistants are very respectful & courteous & tries to work w/ you in anyway they can. My son looks forward to class each time & loves instructor Alyssa & of course the entire staff. Very family oriented which we love! I highly recommend them! read more

I am learning a lot here, it helps you gain self confidence and discipline, its great for your spirit and its a way of life. I highly recommend it. read more

I just signed up looking to loose weight and build more confidence and focus and immediately was welcomed with open arm and such positivity. Looking forward in becoming part of the Solis Martial arts family . read more

We are happy we enrolled our son in Solis Martial Arts.Professor Solis and the other instructors are the best.My son has shown a lot improvement.I highly recommend Solis Martial Arts. read more

Great people over all. Professor Solis and Sifu Mike are great! My son enjoys it. Great place to learn dicipline and respect.

Our daughter attends Solis Martial Arts (Little Ninjas) and loves it! Professor Solis, Sifu Mike and all young instructors are extremely patient with all the kids. If you want your child to learn courtesy, respect, and discipline; Solis MArtial Arts is the place! The staff is very helpful and welcoming. We enjoying seeing the confidence in our daughter as she goes through her training. We couldn't have found a better place! read more

Our child has been training at Solis Martial Arts for several months now. We love the structure of the classes and the discipline system. All of the instructors and assistants are very good at talking to the children in a way that gets them to understand the hows and whys of respecting not only adults, but other children. We're truly impressed with the kind of structure and solid martial arts training our daughter is receiving. I like to read through other reviews when I Yelp a business and was really surprised and saddened at the one star review given. I've been involved in martial arts for many years and have always had my children in martial arts. I have even more respect for the instructors here, after reading this review. What Professor Solis did was exactly the right thing. Most martial arts studios won't take children before the age of five because of developmental issues. Any parent who knows anything about the physical development of young children, would have respected that advice. Reading that really solidified for us, the decision to send our daughter here. It shows that they have the best interest of the child at heart, and not just the money aspect. Because there are plenty of studios in the Bay Area that are all about that. read more

My 5 year old son started a month ago and loves it. There is plenty of support and positive reinforcement along with a great sense of being part of a large family. I highly recommend joining! read more

For a long time I wanted to enroll my son into martial arts, but couldn't find a studio that offered classes that fit my busy schedule. I stumbled across Solis Martial Arts during their pre-opening and was elated to find that they offer a variety of classes and times throughout the week - perfect!! Professor Solis, Sifu Mike, and the Solis Martial Arts staff immediately welcomed us into their family with open arms. I see huge improvement in my son's behavior - he is more confident, motivated, and most of all, learning about respect and discipline. My son has been with Solis Martial Arts ever since they opened their doors here in Hercules and I'm truly amazed at how much he has progressed in the martial arts - not only that, his focus during class has improved tremendously! We are very proud to be a part of the Solis Martial Arts family and highly recommend them. If you're looking for a great martial arts studio, Solis Martial Arts is the place to be! read more

Really enjoying this place. Enrolled my son here a couple months ago. He is 5-1/2. My son had been in a martial arts studio in SF since he was 3. This was a great place too - but he grew out of it. It wasn't challenging him anymore. So started looking closer to home. What a find Solis is! Love their discipline. Love how they teach respect to the professors, and to the studio with bows, etc. Very warm staff that always knows your child's name. And great, convenient class times. Yay for Solis! read more

Highly recommended.. This dojo is not just a place to go for a class. It's very family oriented. My son started at 4 1/2 two months ago and I've seen a changes. Master Solis, Tita in the front desk and MASTER SIFU MIKE ands staff so good with kids. They all feel welcome when they go to class.. My boy really likes going here and really has a good time at the same time learning. They have a really flexible rates and a week free trial classes.. read more

This is the best martial arts studio around. We brought our daughter here to work on her confidence. She has already improved. This place definitely makes you feel like part of the family. We will continue here as long as our daughter is having fun. read more

My family and I have been attending solis martial arts for the past year and have loved it ever since. My son who is in BBC 1 enjoys his classes, especially the time and attention professor solis, sifu mike, Ms. Nora, Ms. Clarissa and instructor Maria dedicate to him and all the other kids. Prior to the opening of the SMA, I had been searching for a martial arts school but was told my son was too young every time he was evaluated. Luckily, a month later we found SMA and throughout this year and last, my son has gained so much confidence and patience. They make him feel so special:) They knew how to motivate my son and unlock his potential, the way no other school could do. I also attend the kickboxing class and occasionally the BBC class. I have grown stronger, built endurance and overcame my fear of contact sport activities. I found the curriculum helpful when I applied all I learned while defending myself in the workplace. Kickboxing class saved me from injuries so many times. 8 years ago, Prior to attending SMA, I was a student at SAMA martial arts for one week and abruptly decided to quit. I felt bullied and noticed people making fun of me because I wasn't as fast as everyone else. Now As a student In SMA, the school stands by a bully- free culture and we treat each other as family:) read more

Solis martial arts is one of the best studios I've trained at. I highly recommend them. The classes are affordable and the perfect size the trainers are all unique and teach us a little of everything needed to know along with shedding some weight. read more

My son started attending this school in the summer time. It was only been 4 months since he started, but we started noticing a change within a month. Of all the organized sports we have ever put him in, this is by far his favorite. We never have to force him to go or ever hear him say that he doesn't want to go. The instructors give him lots of positive feedback and encourage him to do better. The instructors here genuinely care about the children and teach more than just physical skills. They teach the children to respect their elders and other people, and to have good character in general. I wouldn't hesitate to sign your child up today. You will see from day one that this is a long term relationship and not just a temporary hobby. read more

My husband and I have been looking for a Marial Arts class that we could enroll our daughter in. Our daughter is very shy and we wanted her to gain self confidence and making sure that she'll enjoy the class as well. My husband and I stumbled upon Solis Martial Arts through Yelp. We read the reviews and seemed to be pleased about it. So, we had our daughter give it a try. As soon as we walked in we felt the good vibes and the positive energy. Thankfully, my daughter liked it! Now, almost two months into attending the class, my husband and I noticed how much confidence she's gained. Prior to the class, she is afraid to talk to people and recently we attended a party and to our surprise she started having conversations with people during the party. We are truly happy that we have found Solis Martial Arts! Professor Solis, Instructors Maria and Allysa are all very welcoming and warm! Thank you for all that you do in teaching discipline , confidence, and respect. We highly recommend this place! read more

My 5 year old son started the Little Ninjas class last week. Professor Solis, Sifu Mike and all the instructors are just AMAZING people. They teach martial arts, but emphasize discipline, respect and self confidence! My son has always been shy and is still awkward in his gross motor skills and coordination. After only 4 classes he has improved in all disciplines and is part of the Solis Martial Arts Family. My son could not accomplish this without the patience from Professor Solis and all the instructors. They make the extra effort to assure my son gets extra assistance without neglecting the other students. I truly appreciate and am eternally grateful for all they have done for my son and am excited to see how much he grows as he continues in the program. If you want to learn good quality martial arts, as well as become a well rounded human being, please do not hesitate to join Solis Martial Arts!!!! read more

It is awesome to see all these great reviews on Solis Martial Arts school knowing that it is 100% true and to the point as I experienced it first hand. Solis Martial Arts where you learn life lessons, discipline, respect and not just self defense. Make sure you check them out as I promise you won't be disappointed. I HIGHLY recommend this school to anyone!!! read more

This is a great place! My daughter attends Little Ninja class and she looks forward to it every time. The instructors and staff are top-notch, and the kids get life lessons as well as physical training. read more

Wonderful!! Professor Solis has a lot of experience, he is a real professional in his field. Both the karate and kick boxing classes are excellent for kids as well as adults, I highly recommended them for anyone. read more

My husband took our son in for his first time, he is a 4 1/2 year old. My husband arrived to class 30 mins early for registration as my husband was in the middle of registering my son the instructor came out asked my husband my son's age, my husband told him his age, the instructor called him to the mat started some practice techniques my son was following instructions. They practice for about 5 mins. Then the instructor called my husband into a smaller room, the instructor told my husband that our son was not able to follow instructions nor focus. The instructor didn't not want my son to participate in the class at all, he stated that he was not ready and that he would interrupt the other children. We waited to speak to the instructor after class we met, the instructor told us that to be honest with us our son was not ready and that it would be a waste to pay the monthly fee of $180.00. We asked what was the problem if our son had followed the instruction and that being his first time in a karate class it would take more then 5min to teach a 4yr old any karate jab. The instructors justification was that he was not ready did not gives any clear reason why. We left the studio under a very bad impression of the way the studio operated. We understand that this is a business, we do not understand how it offers services for children but there is no intention on helping children learn. Our son is old enough to understand what is happening and he felt discriminated why did his cousins practice in the class but he didn't. We would not give the studio half of star because of their service with kids. I clicked on one star just because their is not half. read more

My brother began his karate career at this studio. It was the worst thing my family could have done to put him in this studio. Professor Solis is a rude, unprofessional, and irresponsible instructor. Most of the time he is in his office while some unqualified assistants are running the classes. He is the instructor when he feels like giving the class. If you're not from the asian decent then you can forget about the welcoming treatment from him. As much as we tried talking to him about our concerns he did not care at all. He put my brother at risk when he decided to make him spar without proper equipment and on top of that he tried to blame us for the incident. My brother learned the first few months in the dojo but after he learned nothing new it was all repetition. This has to be the worst dojo to take your child and Solis has to be the worst instructor I have ever encountered. If I could give zero stars, I wouldn't hesitate. read more