Our seven-year old son has been going to Tae Ryong Brentwood for over four years. We have been so…read moreimpressed with the quality of the teachers and space. We love that in addition to the physical training, there is a strong emphasis on character, discipline, and respect (all while keeping it fun). The studio is without fail a warm, welcoming environment. But, as Levar Burton said, you don't have to take my word for it. Here's what our son says about it: "I love taekwondo because: you can learn to kick, punch, spar, and do forms; it teaches us respect; you can make new friends. This is why I think taekwondo is the best sport."

My son has been going to Tae Ryong for over a year and we absolutely love the studio and…read moreinstructors. Master Quan, Master Nguyen and all the others have an endless amount of patience and do an exceptional job of instilling confidence in their students while also teaching discipline, responsibility and respect. We are so grateful to be a part of the studio and look forward to many more years of belt testing and competitions!

I tried this place out for a short while and had a terrible experience with one of the instructors…read morethat I won't go into. There are so many better options out there in my opinion.

Even after reading negative reviews - I made a mistake and I joined this jiu-jitsu studio over the…read moresummer. This studio has plenty of complaints all over their yelp about horrible billing practices, not offering make-up classes (when out of town), etc. But because it is so close to where we live, I decided to give it a try. When I signed up, I was explicitly told that the membership was month-to-month and that I could cancel at any time. When summer break ended, I called to suspend my membership, but it was very difficult to reach anyone. I called the studio multiple times and left several messages with no response, which made the cancellation process unnecessarily frustrating. Eventually, I reached someone, but I was told that the next month had already been charged and that I would not receive a refund. They agreed to cancel the membership going forward. However, when the following month came, I was charged again. I went into the studio to resolve the issue and was told they use a third-party billing company and that they "have no control" over billing, and that I would need to contact the billing company myself. The staff was unhelpful and took no responsibility for resolving the problem. Based on my experience, this studio seems far more focused on collecting payments than on customer service or student satisfaction. If you're considering joining, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere and being very cautious about their billing practices.

Huge mat. I mean just huge! Vibe: everyone at Meraki was…read moreextremely friendly, kind, and welcoming. The students, the professors, staff. Overall just a super solid dojo. They have women's only open mat from time to time and I think that is so neat. I haven't seen that in other places. The ratio of women is definitely higher than other dojos. So ladies, if you want to find sparring partners, this is definitely the place. It's super clean. Aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Bathrooms are equipped with showers. That's next level stuff. Parking: can be tough sometimes since it's street parking mostly. But definitely not koreatown level difficult. You can find parking.

Probably the best facilities I have ever seen, extremely welcoming classmates who go the extra mile…read moreto work on techniques or competition prep, and awesome instruction from the coaches and teachers. I especially love Professor Anthony's morning classes - a great group of students, and Anthony's teaching methodology is fantastic - lots of ramping up from drilling to positional sparring, letting students acclimate at their own pace to using the techniques and concepts in progressively more live situations.

I took one class and I tried to sign in, and the coach told me to wait because he didn't know if…read morehis students will get along with me because I was coming from other gym!

I'm so happy we found the Thai Boxing Institute! My son had been wanting to try Muay Thai and I…read morefound TBI on Yelp - the reviewers love it for a reason! Coach Vic and his team are all awesome. My kid leaves sweating and smiling after the class. Great experience so far.

We love West LA Jiu Jitsu! The discipline, sparring, techniques, and fun it adds to my kids (9 &7)…read moreis so great! Coach Dennis and all the teachers are excellent in communicating and encouraging the kids to reach their potential and grow in knowledge of strength and technique. And they have so much fun! And it's such a wonderful community on the westside- a true little family!

Jordan is a hell of a coach. Gym had a bunch of great guys, all super friendly. I'd still be going…read morethere today if I didn't move. Would 100% recommend to anybody looking for a local gym at any boxing level.

I've now been coming to JFM for a year and a half, and I truly can't imagine my life without this…read moregym. All the coaches are absolutely wonderful, but I've especially connected with Kaya. Her workouts are tough but so much fun, and I've become noticeably stronger and more fit because of her classes. She's not only supported my fitness journey but has also become a great friend and source of encouragement. Kaya is attentive, kind, knowledgeable, strong, motivating, and deeply understanding of each person's physical ability. She pushes you to be better and stronger, while always offering modifications when needed. As she often says, "It hurts so good." Jordan, the owner and instructor, is both a wonderful person and an exceptional coach. His classes are fun, engaging, and heavily focused on proper form. He's the coach who ingrained in me the importance of always keeping my hands up--something that's now second nature. Jordan is kind, funny, and incredibly understanding. Over time, I've faced many personal challenges--family, work, finances, and mental health--and he has consistently supported me through it all. Thanks to his encouragement and generosity, I've been able to stay committed to the gym during both the good and the difficult times. I'm truly grateful for the unwavering support he and Kaya have provided me. I highly recommend trying classes with all the coaches--each one brings a unique approach to boxing form, technique, and workout intensity. You're bound to find the right fit for your personal goals. I'm incredibly thankful to have found JFM and to be part of such a welcoming, friendly, and fun environment. The community here fosters a culture of inclusivity, as well as both physical and mental empowerment.

The crew at West Los is small but incredibly skilled and attentive. Group classes are kept small so…read morethe instruction is focused and intimate. Armando is a great instructor for both boxing and BJJ, having excelled at both over many years. He's patient and very understanding both j terms of student's abilities and schedules. Even tho the learning curve for both boxing and BJJ is long, a school like West Los is the ideal place to develop your skills, technique, and knowledge.

I've had a session with Armando at the beach and he is nothing short of amazing and has the most…read morepatience. I'm beyond happy to see him living the dream. I highly recommend him and the classes he offers. You would not be disappointed

Sensei Bill is absolutely outstanding. My older son has been training with him for two years, and…read morethe growth in his confidence, focus, and discipline has been incredible to watch. He looks forward to every class, which says everything about the energy and dedication Sensei Bill brings to his students. Now my younger son, who just turned 2.5, is already itching to join. It is a true testament to how fun, welcoming, and inspiring the environment is. Sensei Bill has a rare gift for meeting kids at their level while still instilling respect, perseverance, and a love for martial arts. We feel so lucky to be part of Brentwood Martial Arts & Fitness. Sensei Bill is the heart of the dojo, and I cannot recommend him enough.

We love the ultimate self-defense! The instructors are knowledgeable, fun, and very well skilled!…read moreThe private lessons and group classes make our experience so much fun! Thank you for allowing us to be part of the ZUltimate family.