Martial Arts Schools near Belmont

“I couldn't be more pleased with my experience at Bay Area Martial Arts. The instructor (Mike Agoff) focuses on martial training that is practical for everyone to learn regardless of age. The physical aspects of the training is also challenging and rewarding. The sense of community has also been fantastic for myself and my 6 year old. I highly recommend anyone in the area come check it out if you are looking to develop practical fighting techniques, improve physical fitness or simply learn something new that engages both mind and body.“

“GrandMaster DK Shin myTeacher & Mentor He is the Most Highest ?? Honored ??‍?Graduate of Korean Ku Kui Won ~= China’s Shaolin 36 Chamber Training I am honored to share an identical birthday ? and Kwoon with This amazing Wo Sa Nim since 1978.....?“

“My 10 YR old Son has been attending Karate at One Martial Arts at their Millbrae location now for 3 years. The Teachers and All the Staff are phenomenal!! My Son loves Karate and he Excels here, and in school and I know One Martial Arts is to be praised for their Strength in promoting Strong Values, Lessons for Life, and Giving Lots of Fun to All who Attend. Thank You One Martial Arts, Karen“

“Let me preface anything I say here with the fact that I am neither a natural athlete, nor have I ever liked working out.With that said, the Tosetti team has somehow gotten me to a point in my life where I can’t imagine a life NOT doing squats, punching bags, wrestling, and swinging swords. It’s probably high time I left a review, since I’ve been going here since September 2018.Fitness classes are like a giant game of “Simon Says.” Coach Melissa and Coach Geralyn are amazing, and some of the warmest, most welcoming people I’ve ever met. Their patience and encouragement when I started these classes went a long way to bolster my confidence. Again, I’ve never liked working out, so I also had no idea what I was doing, and being told what to do did me a whole lot of good. They were happy to start me off with baby steps and add challenges as I progressed, and are always ready to show you alternatives if you have certain limitations, such as joint issues.Wrestling classes—when I say I knew nothing about working out, I knew even less about wrestling. I actually started these classes because of the sword classes (that’s a long story). Coach Paul officially teaches these (with the occasional supervised wrestling sessions from… another Paul), and has somehow shown me, at 5’4’’, how to throw people who tower over me. The classes tend to be a mix of all levels of experience and weight classes, and Coach Paul will often cater his lesson that day to the needs of the class demographic. It’s a whole lot of fun.Lastly, sword classes are what I joined Tosetti Institute for (and since I joined, they’ve added a polearms class to the weapons repertoire). These are not the kind of sword fighting classes that usually come to mind in the modern era, such as the foil fencing you see in the Olympics. We’re talking historical martial arts here, with swords in a variety of sizes and styles—and Coach Paul definitely emphasizes the martial part of the art. This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. He draws form historical texts, but he’s a fighter first and foremost, and that’s what I think really sets his teaching off from other historical fencing schools—if you want to learn how to fight, he will teach you how to fight. I’m going to do a bit of bragging here, but some of our sword fighters are competition-winners (I’m not among them—I’m actually mediocre at best, but I love being able to learn from these awesome people).Really, I could go on and on about how much I love Tosetti Institute, and the people there. This was unfortunately the shortest I could keep this review while doing them any sort of justice, and it’s only an inkling of how much I love this place. Even sadder is the fact that I’ll be moving out of the area in the spring/ summer—of all the things in the SF Bay Area, Tosetti Institute and the people I’ve met there are what I will miss the most, and I don’t think I’ll ever find their equal.“

“If you want it all in a dojo, this is the place. The instruction is world-class and second to none. I'm constantly amazed at the depth and practicality of Brasse-sensei's Aikido. But beyond even that, this is a place of support and community- I think of these people as my family. I came here looking for quality instruction, which I've received in abundance. What I wasn't expecting, but was pleasantly surprised, was how much this experience has changed me, my entire outlook on life and myself.“

“So glad I was able to find Wing Chun Dynamics and Sifu Ken by doing a local search. After going through two ACL surgeries in the past, I wasn't sure if I could ever do martial arts, but Wing Chun doesn't put any stress on my knees, and the atmosphere at this school is very supportive of all skill levels. Great school/classmates/Sifu. Wish I had found out about them much earlier.“

“This school is awesome!!! I come to this Dojo for our annual Professional Aikido meeting. The level of professionalism and enthusiasm is unmatched! Join today! Enroll your family today! You won't be sorry!Vince Salvatore, chief instructor Aikido of Reno“

“This is a duplicate review. Unsure what happened. My 5 yr old son takes private Taekwondo classes with Master D. He's been going for a few months now, and we've seen such a great improvement. My son is high energy and would prefer to throw himself up against the wall and roll around, but Master D is super patient with him. That and a combo of his kind but firm approach has helped my son truly love Taekwondo, and he enjoys seeing Master D every week. Master D. truly is the "kid whisperer." Cannot recommend enough!“

“Sensei Molly is fantastic, and this dojo is wonderful. The dojo teaches Z-ultimate karate, which is an American Kenpo Karate style with Shaolin Kung-fu blended in. The focus is on teaching karate in a fun way that keeps kids engaged while emphasizing technique, speed and power. There is a nice balance of forms, light sparring, and defense techniques. I highly recommend this dojo for all ages and levels, from beginners to black belt.“

“Over the last few months, my two daughters have been coming to this place on nearly every weekday. During their sessions, I usually hang out in the waiting area, observing how the students are not just mastering Taekwondo, but also developing a range of other valuable abilities and positive mindsets. It's clear that Master Park is an exceptional instructor. I have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone, regardless of age or skill level.“

“Great place to learn traditional TaeKwonDo as well as self defense. Very kids friendly. Very skillful instructors.“

“Love Coach McCreadie, he is extremely hands on and creates a fun learning environment for the kids, teens and adults. He also brings Bay Area culture into a traditional style, blending Eastern and Western philosophies. This dojo also ties into Adrenaline Worldwide, a group that works with Hollywood studios to include choreographed martial arts and stunts. The dojo is clean spacious and welcoming. One thing is that the name has changed to Afro Bushido Academy just in case you are looking for more information.“

“This school changed my life, forever. I would not be the same person without KSW. I wish them the best.“

“I want to thank Mr. Johnson and everyone at Dojo USA San Bruno. We started training just before Covid hit and we went into distant learning with online classes. We started in person classes last year and I see a huge difference in Aarav’s focus. We were struggling in the beginning with the curriculum and now I see a huge difference in Aarav’s training. Aarav joined the Black Belt this year as well. He performed Bo Kata 2 at his end of school year talent show as well. I was super excited to see him perform in front of his classmates.I will highly recommend Dojo USA.“

“Results are born where people who genuinely love what they do come I graduated from a sports university, and the funniest thing is that I didn't like martial arts (okay, okay, I did kickboxing for a month and a half because I needed the extra exercise after I stopped doing track-and-field professionally).I came here as an Au Pair (babysitter) and the kids from my host family started going to judo practices at Cahill's Judo Academy. At first I wasn't particularly interested in judo, but a week ago I caught myself wanting to join a class. By now, I've been attending Cahill's Judo Academy for almost six months (thanks to the children of my host family, who love the place), and I can tell that it's worth it to be a part of this community.I love seeing the professionalism of the coaches, their friendliness and attentive approach to everyone (for example, Coach Joe always tries to remember everyone by name, and I'm not just talking about the kids). In addition, I feel the energy of the place and can describe it as "results are born where people come who genuinely love what they do."P.S. Two weeks ago I was even lucky enough to get out on the mat. Coach Ben asked some parents to try an exercise the kids were doing - jumping over the speed ladder. I think I did it with success (at least I could tell by the cheers of the children and Coach Willie's thumbs up that it turned out pretty good).And I apologize in advance if I have misspelled some names.“

“Awesome Environment & fun classes! My Son enjoyed every bit of training starting at 6 years old. Sensei Andrew is certainly a master of his craft, he brings encouragement, inclusiveness, & inspiration to every session. Definitely boosted my son’s self esteem.“

“I cannot say enough of how fantastic Master Curry and Ms. Kim are with their students. Not the most important, but Precision has a junior olympic team who went to Korea to train, and Master Curry is one of the coaches for the junior olympic team. That should be enough to join Precision. However, to parents who are looking for more than TKD... They are the most positive motivators instructors you can ask for. Both of our boys were part of the Precision family. And that's what Precision is, a family. Master Curry and Ms Kim do not just inspire TKD training; they also instill confidence, teach respect to oneself and others, and helps you to be the best you can be.Master Curry would have inspirational talks with the students about what who they want to be, and how to work towards that goal. They are so much more than TKD instructors, they are your children's life coaches.Master Curry and Ms. Kim will be a great addition to your family when you join Precision TKD.“

“Master Dong is a highly trained martial artist and kind hearted leader. Burlingame Martial Arts is an excellent place for 1) confidence building in kids and 2) confidence building in parents knowing your kids can defend themselves. The community should be grateful for this martial arts studio and the learning opportunity it offers.“

“My son started tkd May last year. He has improved a lot! We all love this place. All the masters are great and always attentive to all the kids. If you are looking for a great place for tkd you won't be disappointed with TaeKwondo Tigers.“

“Very empowering session on women's self defense. My daughter and I will approach different scenarios in a new way. Not only did we learn self defense tips but also how to apply different techniques in various vulnerable situations. Thank you, Urban Combat, for offering this valuable course. Just in time for my daughter to go off on her own to college.“

“My 3 year old daughter loves her tiny tots classes and even I found myself practicing Kali. Great community!“