VMAC is the best karate place you will find in the valley. My son has been learning karate 2-3…read moreyears. And I must say, it's been a wonderful and rewarding experience. The senseis are so devoted and take the discipline seriously. If you want your child to be challenged and grow, this is the place but if you're the kind of parent who wants a trophy for just showing up, this is not it. The senseis are disciplined, honest, respectful and fair. My son has learned alot of skills and values from VMAC. The prices are also reasonable compared to other places. We also love the families and have created good friendships and a community. My son even loves showing up by himself. I no longer have to remind him. Thank you sensei Eiko, Taichiro, Manny and Jon! You're doing amazing work!

Awesome place! The…read moreplace has sparked a love for martial arts in me. I started last summer and have since become a regular in Karate and Budoshin Ju-Jitsu. I've fallen in love with martial arts so much I now try places and styles all over the greater LA area. That being said, this place is one if not the best and where I keep going back to despite other options. Even though I also train in kickboxing at another studio I prioritize my training here first. Lots of classes for all age groups and styles. I don't train in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu but I can tell you the instructors and students are great there and everyone has a great time. I train primarily in Shotokan Karate which is the most popular form of Karate in the world, taught by instructors who have experience competing in national and world tournaments and winning. Make me no mistake, this is not a McDojo that is just glorified day-care like some other places. This place is the real deal where you or your children will learn real martial arts and how to fight proper. But, in a safe and controlled environment where injuries aren't that common. There are adults who train here in addition to having their own children train here. In both BJJ and Karate, the instructors have also trained previously under some of the most influential people in these martial arts. Budoshin is the other martial art I train in here which is a contemporary style of Japanese Ju-Jitsu, it is acknowledged officially by the Japanese Ju-Jitsu association. Unless you count Waza this martial art doesn't involve sparring and is the most self-defense focused martial art. This style focuses mainly on joint-locks and similar moves for non-lethal take downs, also moves that are prohibited in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Many techniques are controlled drills on compliant attackers. All this considered if we did do full on sparring people would actually get hurt so there is more control and no sparring. Things like eye-gouging is taught here that would obviously not be allowed or utilized in a competitive sport setting. Unlike BJJ and Karate this is only for teenagers and older, no pre-teens allowed. There was a time where Kali was offered but was discontinued due to lack of interest. Kali is a Filipino martial art with a focus knife-flows, stick fighting, and in a nutshell, blade combatitives. If you are interested in it, the instructor Nick still teaches for free on Saturday's at a park and you can meet him here since he is a student of BJJ.

I'm feeling more confident and less afraid after only a few classes with Janet. She is teaching me…read morethings I never would have thought of and helped me understand that I don't need strength for self defense, just technique. Thanks Janet!

Janet made the class a lot of fun. She is very knowledgeable, thorough, and experienced. My…read moredaughter and I signed up for more classes after our first class. I highly recommend taking her private lesson.

2026!!! Updating my…read moreprevious review from 2023 to note that KMW is still an awesome place to train. There are so many classes to choose from - Krav Maga, Bag, Thai Pads, Fight, Jiu-Jitsu, Strength and Conditioning (SAC). You can really focus on what you want to work on. The Krav Maga self defense classes are my bread and butter, followed by Jiu-Jitsu (most BJJ classes are in WLA). I do Bag classes on (rare) occasions. I have friends here who are the opposite of me - they primarily take Bag and SAC. The point is you can customize your workouts to fit your goals. All of the instructors are great and care about your training. You don't just learn technique. As you advance in the system, you pressure test your skills in multiple attacker drills and real life scenarios like car jackings, home invasion, active shooter, being attacked on a bus or elevator. It's stressful AF. But I'm better prepared now than I was before I started training. I primarily take classes with Christian and Jason here. The fact that I'm willing to drive to Sherman Oaks when I live 5 minutes away from the WLA location tells you how special they are. If you're able to train in both locations, do it! Every instructor has a different style, and I've learned something from everyone. Management is very responsive to student concerns, so the schedule changes every few months based on students' feedback. Come and train!

I'm was eager to sign up for training and begin my classes; however, the timing wasn't right -…read moreasked for a follow-up in 2 weeks. I found that one of the sales representatives named JUAN seemed a bit inexperienced in his approach, as his techniques felt aggressive and overly rehearsed because he wound ignore my request and texted me daily. As someone who operates at a high level in this field, I recognized this as a rookie mistake and a sign of immaturity. This experience made me reconsider my decision to enroll, as it didn't inspire confidence in choosing this studio.

I took the Women's Basics course after moving to LA and it changed my life! I would sign all of my…read morefriends up for this class if I could. This course teaches essential skills for verbal de-escalation, boundary setting, and physical self-defense, but what really sets it apart is how those skills are ingrained through fully-adrenalized, full-force fight scenarios. That, and the fact that the IMPACT instructors are phenomenal. I'm always impressed by their attentiveness, innovative teaching techniques, and their emphasis on students' safety during physical confrontations. Since taking the Basics course, I've successfully used verbal de-escalation tools twice in real-life situations, including during a frightening incident when a muscular man ran straight at me and blocked my path while I was walking in my neighborhood. I've also applied the skills I've learned in the workplace and most other areas of life. It may sound hyperbolic, but the class really changed how I walk through the world. If you can't commit to the full Basics course, consider taking the Intro Class. It's a great place to start. IMPACT also offers an advanced course and a "Defense Against the Armed Assailant" course for those who have completed the Basics. I took both and highly recommend!

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I had wanted to take a Basics class for a long time but kept putting it off…read more(so nervous) but one day I thought JUST DO IT, and I'm so glad I did! It's not like martial arts, there's not a ton of fancy tricks; it's accessible and practical skills..AND you get to fight an actual person. I didn't just learn skills to defend myself, I learned about what I was actually capable of. It changed my life! Can't recommend enough!

I've been training at Quest for over a dozen years, and what started as "this looks fun" has turned…read moreinto one of the most empowering parts of my life. The classes are an amazing workout, they've given me real self-defense skills, and they've helped me build confidence. And now that I'm a mother of two, I really appreciate the chance to spend time with other adults! Mr. Edwards has a genuine gift for working with young kids--patient, energetic, and somehow magically able to keep a whole room on track. And Mr. Seah's classes are structured, engaging, and always a blast! Quest is so amazing, that we recently enrolled our eldest daughter In less that a year, she has become more confident, coordinated, and focused. She even brings the respect and discipline home. Hearing a tiny "Yes ma'am!" at bedtime is adorable Quest has become a second home for our family.

This review is long overdue!! I took my daughter here after a bullying incident. Needless to say,…read morethis is the only after school activity that she truly has stuck with and thoroughly enjoy. All of the instructors are an absolute gem. They cultivate a truly positive environment for all students no matter their age or level. The change in her is so positive and she truly does carry herself with more confidence. I can't recommend them enough. The sense of parent/family community is also great because everyone cheers for the students. Great place!

GB Studio City is great. Instructors have almost 30 years of BJJ experience each. The facility is…read moreclean, and the staff and students are super welcoming. I've lost 20lbs since I started training and love watching my son learn discipline and resilience in the kids' class. They offer Gi, No-Gi, and Muay Thai classes for kids and adults of all skill levels. Love how convenient and central the location is, and now they have structured parking behind the studio. Overall, it's a great place to build skill, confidence, and community--highly recommended for anyone looking to start or continue their BJJ journey.

Awesome studio! Great professors- patient with kids and make the learning fun. Friendly staff and…read morewelcoming atmosphere.

Martial arts private lessons made my experience in learning exceptional! The instructors are…read morewonderful and knowledgeable! I look forward to my private lessons and group classes each week! Thank you Z Ultimate!

Master Gomez is a great instructor! He combines skill with dynamic drills and things that are…read moreunconventional (like balancing on a chair to execute forms) to make classes fun. He also tailors classes to what your personality abilities are while still challenging you to push yourself to get better.

My daughter has been a student here for about 18 months - just got her green belt. Sensei Brian…read moreand his wife Keelia, and all of the staff are super caring for all - and create a respectful and focused environment. The class times are convenient and the training is energizing for the students.

If you happen to be on Ventura Blvd and are looking for a place to welcome you in like family, all…read morethe while training you to defend yourself, then head to Studio City Martial Arts. In the time I attended classes here I learned a lot about the culture and art behind this amazing style of Tai Jutsu. Sensai Brian is very knowledgeable about the culture and customs and will have you feeling comfortable with them in no time! I loved every minute I got to spend with the staff and whenever I am back in L.A. you better believe you will see me in one of the drop in classes they offer! Definitely 5 star service all around! This is forever my Dojo!

I highly recommend this self defense class with RAW Power Real World Defense - an invaluable…read moreexperience to help with confidence, awareness and self esteem. Great staff who is very supportive and knowledgeable and there to help!

I recently took Meredith's 4-hour Foundation workshop and have been talking about it to anyone who…read morewill listen! It is a very unique opportunity to learn and practice full-force self defense techniques in a way that is safe for both the participants and facilitators. Meredith and her team are incredibly skilled at tailoring the instruction to each individual and creating a supportive environment. Highly recommend!!

Great staff and service when I visited yesterday. I have a couple friends who have the Byrna LE and…read morethat got me interested. Thankfully the store is a 15min drive so I walked in and checked them out. Joseph was the person who helped me. As a newbie, Joseph walked through everything: I was able to go to the back and use the range and demo the Byrna SD; he then ran me through how everything works, tips/tricks etc. He did a great job, and I highly recommend the staff and store! I walked away with a Bryna LE and a few accessories as well. Thanks!

They lost my $400 launcher that I sent in for repair and put the sole responsibility on me saying…read morethat it is my fault to not know the name of employee who has received my product. While I have never had trouble with them until now and had absolutely no problem with their customer service, conversation with Kevin changed my thoughts completely.