Twin Dragon has been a blessing for our family. Our kids received top notch martial arts training…read morewhich included kung fu and weapons (not something most dojos allow for younger students). The senseis make the classes fun and engaging, and the entire team genuinely cares about each students progress. They even offer an amazing summer camp and other random nights of care like during Valentine's Day so kids can attend school and have fun while the parents get a break. Our kids loved the summer camp here more than any other, and we have tried nearly everything on the peninsula. Give the a try. You won't regret it!

My 3 yo has been coming here for about a year (in addition to soccer & dance) and this is by far…read moreher favorite activity. She has a blast during class and is literally smiling the entire 30 minutes. Her senseis are amazing too. They are firm & really help guide the students and keep them focused during class (which isn't easy but they do a fantastic job). Also my daughter has gotten stronger practicing at home. My husband & I agree that it's hands down the best activity she's in. I highly recommend.

Box a little, grapple a little--because the real enemy isn't fatigue, it's boredom…read more Ever catch yourself on the treadmill thinking, 'There has to be something better than this'? There is. You could be doing cardio while sparring and grappling with other thinking, reacting opponents.

At Pacific Combat Arts Academy, it reminds you that nothing worthwhile comes easy. Every round…read moretests your body, your ego, and your mindset. The discipline built on the mats carries into every part of life, teaching resilience, humility, and consistency. Training here isn't just about learning to fight--it's about becoming healthier, stronger, and a better person every time you step off the mats.

I took my 8 year old daughter there for 3 months. We really loved the staff there. Her instructor…read morehad a perfect mix of seriousness and playfulness that made my daughter love the time there and also pick up all the moves very quickly. It helped her release a lot of tension around her idea of "fighting" and how to responsibly react when playing "fight" with her brother. We had to stop temporarily because we are traveling and we miss it already.

Everyone walks a different path, has a different story, has different needs. My reason for…read morelearning Kempo is to help improve my golf game, both physically and mentally. After about 5-weeks of training w/ Sensei Andrew and other students, my golf stance/posture/swing has improved significantly and I actually played my best round of golf last weekend! I have also seen the improvement in my kids behavior since they started learning Kempo, both from a disciplinary and confidence boosting point-of-view. I will always remember what Sensei Andrew told me from day one -- "don't think...feel", as I am continuously working on applying that mindset to my daily activities in life (whether it be work, golf, kids, etc.). Highly recommend this form of art and self defense! Be Like Water...

We love Bay Area Capoeira Jiu Jitsu. The studio has a great family vibe. Bubba is the main…read moreinstructor for the younger students, and he usually brings his kids (college & high school age) to teach the classes too. Other parents who train in jiujitsu help coach and assist the main instructors. It's a beautiful community. They offer a subscription model that allows kids to attend up to 4 classes per week for an affordable, fixed cost. The classes are for mixed ages, so my sons (ages 8 & 5) are able to train together on the same convenient schedule. My boys have been training at this studio for about a year now, and they still love it! Highly recommend!

Great gym and super clean!…read more Strongly recommend the Saturday morning classes taught by Coach Daniel if you're looking for very practical self-defense

2.5 years later, my kiddo still looks forward to his weekly lessons here. He's now a blue belt and…read moreway more confident/disciplined than when he first started. We also take him to summer camps, which they offer every year.

This places offers taekwondo training, but I would seriously warn any potential parents who are…read moreinterested to sign up about the lack of clarity of their billing practice. They take your credit card information and charge without proper authorization. I emailed them a couple of times and received no response. Their answer is that they do not have time to respond all the questions. This to me is unacceptable since you are running a business even though it is run by husband and wife and a few high school helpers most of time. In addition, the price is very expensive for what you are paid for. The black belt training is 45 mins of class with sometimes 20- 30 kids in a small room. If you sign up the monthly package, it is about $65 for 45 mins class with 20-30 other kids. There is no break time between the prior classes. They spent the first 5 mins warm up and last 3-5 mins as conclusion, so you are spending $65 for essential 30 mins group lesson with other 20 kids, not a good value for what I paid for in my opinion. I would strong suggest other parents to evaluate other options in the area and I bet you can find equally good classes with half of the price.

Really love this boxing gym, can't say enough about the coaches, owners, and the community here…read more This was my first boxing gym and I came in with zero experience. Jake and the team were super welcoming, I was having fun in my first class and I've been going ever since. The energy in this place is great, plenty of begginers so you're never the only one, and plenty of folks with a lot of experience that you can learn from. Solid vibes, great coaching, good equipment - you'll have fun and learn a lot. Side note: All the coaches I've worked out with are great, but Michael, Alexey, and Troy particularly stand out.

I signed up for a membership with Coach Jake after taking the 7:45 Tuesday boxing class with Coach…read moreJacob. I had so much fun that I had to sign up. I live in San Jose though, so getting there consistently was tough, but the class was honestly that good that I was willing to make the drive. I mentioned this to Coach Jake and he was very understanding. He told me to sign up and that if it didn't work out, I could just let him know and cancel without any issues. That's ultimately what happened because the distance made it hard to keep up, but during the few months I was a member, I had an amazing time. The energy, the coaching, and the overall vibe made every class something I looked forward to. Really appreciate the experience. Thanks again, Bay Area Boxing!

Join our Palo Alto group as we practise and share our knowledge of Xing Yi Quan, Bagua Zhang and…read moreTaiji Quan. We are young professionals living in the SF Bay Area who share a deep interest in the internal martial arts. Our workouts are free and open to all martial arts enthusiasts. The focus of the sessions is to extend our practical skills in a safe manner. There is formal instruction available outside of this session so that our time is not used up teaching but rather used to practise specific skills. Current members of the group practise WuShu, Chen Taiji, and ShanXi style Xing Yi Quan and are led by indoor disciples of Master Li Tai Liang. Exercises and drills from Old Form Bagua are used to enhance effectiveness of techniques and body mechanics. Dantien training techniques build core body strength. Xin Yi Dao is a system developed by Master Li Tailiang comprising the main three forms of internal kungfu: xing yi quan, bagua zhang, and taiji quan. We practise Two person forms from Xing Yi and use light contact sparring test our understanding of techniques. We also practise competitve Taiji push hands to complete our workouts. Stop by and take a look. Meet some new people and share our knowledge. EMAIL for schedule: ****

My son began his Kung Fu journey at the Shaolin Culture Center during the COVID-19 pandemic and has…read morebeen training under Master Chung throughout his high school years. What started as a way to stay active during uncertain times has grown into a life-changing experience. In just a few years, he has won two gold medals and earned a spot on the USA Wushu Team--an incredible achievement that reflects both his dedication and the outstanding instruction at the center. Beyond the physical skills, Kung Fu has taught him the value of discipline, perseverance, and patience--qualities that have positively shaped his character. The training here isn't just about martial arts; it's about building strength in both body and mind. I highly recommend the Shaolin Culture Center to any high school student looking to challenge themselves, improve their health, and grow in confidence. It's a supportive, motivating environment where students can discover their potential and thrive.

Our 8 yo daughter attended their summer camps two summers ago and she LOVED it! Since then, she…read morekept asking to go back to their summer camp and every time we drove by the shop, she would excitedly shout: "Shaolin! Shaolin!". This is the only summer camp that she specially asked to go back among the many other summer camps that she's been to over the years. We could see that she had a lot of fun and the activities were unique and entertaining, not to mention very good exercises. All the staff there are very nice and helpful as well. Highly recommend it!