Martial Arts Schools near Milpitas

“dear shihan osu, from beginer to seniors proper kihons are given and corrected. kyle shihan leads the class and practising with them. kata, kumite,combinations and even basics are repeated without any hesitations. Also its an authentic shotokan class from the Funakoshi family tradition under the guidance of kancho. kennath. kyle shihan is ready always to give follow up to the upcoming students and instructors as well . thank you shihan.“

“I first heard about Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy a few years ago and wanted my daughter to join, but we were unable to at the time. However, my older daughter finally joined, and she has since learned so many valuable skills. She is now looking forward to excelling in even more.

She has been attending the academy for almost a year and a half now, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Following in her footsteps, my younger daughter also expressed interest and joined the Little Dragon program. Recently, she graduated from the Little Dragon class and is now transitioning into the Mighty Dragon program.

As a parent, it’s important to me that my daughters not only learn the physical aspects of martial arts but also develop discipline, respect, and confidence. The Grandmasters, Masters, and instructors have done an outstanding job fostering these qualities in every student.

The classes are well-structured, engaging, and balanced, keeping the kids motivated while emphasizing the importance of focus and hard work. What I particularly appreciate is how the Masters take the time to give individual attention, even in a group setting, offering constructive feedback that helps my daughters grow.

Beyond the technical aspects of Taekwondo, the academy emphasizes core values like respect, perseverance, and integrity, which will benefit my daughters well beyond the mat. The positive environment created at the academy makes it feel like a second family to us. My daughters have not only become physically stronger but have also grown more confident and self-assured in their daily lives.

If you’re looking for a Taekwondo academy with excellent, caring instructors who foster both skill and character, I highly recommend Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy.“

“This martial arts studio is great for kids. My son has a fantastic experience here. He learned a lot from coaches. A great place to learn Taekwondo!“

“Its been a year since Tri City Aikido reopened post pandemic. My son really loves it there and is training at the adult level. Its been like a second family for him. It was there for him when my family went through a very difficult time. Sensei Anthony is a excellent and knowledgeable instructor. The only thing he LACKS is the overinflated ego that is the downfall of many martial arts instructors and schools. He cares and supports his students growth.“

“Great place for all levels of self defense training. Amazingly friendly and professional staff and a great community.“

“I'm truly thankful to BSBN Zyra , the Master instructor, and all other instructors for their dedication and hard work to help kids develop interest and learn Martial Arts. For my son , it has been transformative . I highly recommend this place.“

“I’ve been training here under Corwin and Chuck since September 2023. I originally came to supplement my BJJ but then fell in love with Judo as its own art form and sport.My initial hesitation with starting Judo was the fear of getting injured as I’ve already got my fair share of chronic injuries through MMA and I’m only getting older.Yet I haven’t been injured a single time here as they put so much emphasis on safety and have dedicated adult classes on Monday & Wednesday which are more focused on technique and set-ups which means you can train at a lighter pace if you’re concerned about injuries.My favorite part of the Monday & Wednesday class is at the end when we get to practice controlled throws on each other on a huge crash pad - it feels like magic when you’re thrown effortlessly through a well-executed judo move and it’s a lot of fun landing on the crash pad too!Of course, they do have more intense classes on Tuesday and Thursday if you want to spar or train alongside active competitors. They have students that are at a world-class level here which humbles me every time I train.“

“Love this place! My child does taekwondo there and I do kickboxing. Master Jackson, Mr. Aj and Ms Beyonca are true professionals with passion to the art of martial arts. Also, this is a small family run businesses with a tighter community feel. Just love it!“

“We've been sending our two children to Choi's for the last couple years and have really enjoyed the journey. Master Jennifer has been a great role model, embodying the discipline and passion for the sport, and we clearly see that in the staff and how the program is run.

My kids have really enjoyed learning poomsae, all of the different types of kicks/sparring and have been looking forward to their competitions as well. Great place and working out well for my family.“

“Both of our kids were here for 10 months now. It's been an excellent experience! One of my kid has a learning difference and the master has been taking extra care for him.“

“Excellent place to train Tae-kwon-do and I understand that good things never come easy. We all need to be patient and dedicate our time to achieve great results“

“We have thoroughly enjoyed the experience my son has had here. Mr. RM is helpful and is great with all the kids. At Vision they strive not on success but more on growth and how to achieve success through discipline. I love the fact that the students are evaluated on how they perform at school, at home and at Vision. I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!“

“Patrick is great! My son likes his class and keeps improving. He will continue to learn here.“

“The dojo moved to the new location. The new address is2230 Quimby Rd Suite A, San Jose, CA 95122“

“Looking for a great Chinese martial arts experience for your young ones? Legend Kung Fu Academy will incorporate training self defense, discipline, and traditional wushu techniques for kids as young as 5. Give their trail class a go and see for yourself!We have been attending the academy for about 2 years now and have been satisfied with our experience so far. There are some painpoints but they aren't unique to Legend.Legend follows a traditional belt promotion structure where students will start from a white belt, then continue to promote to yellow, yellow black, green, green black, purple, purple black, blue, blue black, brown, brown black, red, red black, red double black, black, black red, then finally black double red. Each promotion requires with an increasing amount of skills and typically a new series of hand and weapon forms and sequences. Promotions are typically held once a month and students deemed ready are invited to participate. The promotion events are quite interesting as each student will take the floor to perform their sequence, gain feedback from the instructors, and compete at times for higher ranks (for small little prizes like medals, trophies, sweets or toys). It's a wonderful experience for the students to build confidence and surround themselves with other like-minded students driven toward the same goal of moving up to the next level. For students who are looking to participate in local, national, and international competitions for kung fu or wushu will have the opportunity to elevate themselves into Legend's competition team. This group focuses on building skills and techniques necessary to compete at a high level against other schools. Students in this team would also typically have additional classes that may be longer than the normal non-competitive group.The class structure for the typical student can be challenging to master the techniques without regular practice outside of class. Each class is about 45 minutes long and over half of it is spent on warm ups, stretches, games designed to improve footwork and speed, and fundamental skills like jumping, rolling, blocking, kicking and punching. The remainder of the time is split among all the different sequences. To add, the class ratio can sometimes be abysmal but other times can be fair.Realistically, your child may get 2 to 3 minutes of dedicated instruction for their routine. If only attending class once a week, practice for that routine will need to be heavily subsidized by outside training in order retain the knowledge and promote incremental improvements. It's mostly recommended to attend twice a week for best results but the cost can rack up quickly. An alternative to growth is to sign up for their summer camps which tend to focus solely on their routine for a whole week. By the end of the week, theoretically the student should have enough experience to get promoted to the next level. They have full and half day programs during the summer so check them out!One thing Legend does do really well is incorporate fun into their programs. The kids certainly have a great time and have ample opportunities to bond with their classmates and instructors. The academy also participates in local community events and performs at local schools to promote the art of wushu so there are plenty of opportunities for your child to get exposure in a public performance setting.In addition, given that a few of the instructors (Shifu Li and Shifu Zhou) speak Mandarin fluently, upon request, they may be able to provide instruction in Mandarin for your Mandarin learners. Otherwise English will be used.Overall, if you're looking for a well balanced physical activity for your child with the opportunity to learn some self protection and body control, Legend Kung Fu Academy is a great institute to consider!“

“Sensei Wayne Krill is awesome! He is so well-versed that just by watching your moves for few sessions he can infer specific body types and hence problems you might encounter while mastering various techniques.He comes with a clear agenda everyday and pushes everyone (according to their body types) in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming.I highly recommend this class if you are interested in learning Karate the traditional way.“

“My daughter went to Aikido at Fremont Aikido Club which is a nonprofit organization. My daughter loved this being there. She loved her classes. She is so eager to got here every-time and come home to show what she has learned that day. It is so nice to see how the instructors inspire and teach and let the kids grow. Great place to learn.“

“West Coast Martial Arts is amazing it was my first day tody and I'm looking forward to going again“

“I remember doing some Black Belt training there a couple weeks before 2nd degree test on May 2018. It was a fun experience training there, along with the old Campbell school (massive fan installed on ceiling) a couple months before June 2016 test. I did not remember much, though we did our Choo Moo 4 and West Coast Forms outside in the back (we had to memorize our rows and columns to avoid ruining the black belt show when we perform). I also made some new friends while training. One of them was Leslie representing Berryessa team, a cool and energetic fellow. We both tested for the same belts.“

“I have been training at this dojo for 12 years, and I can confidently say that Taekwondo has had a positive impact on my life. Through the life-applicable guidance of Master T and Master Fong's engaging lessons (along with Master Brian), I have learned a variety of techniques, and along with that, I've developed a persistent mindset. In addition to the art itself, I learned about the values that are essential to daily life. Even in my life outside this art (in school or other activity), I value the tenets of Taekwondo: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. I hope that I use these traits to become successful.I initially joined because my dad wanted me to learn self defense. I was hesitant at first, but now I realize that dedicating more than half my life to Taekwondo is a decision I will never regret.Thank you so much, Martial Arts America! I am honored to be a part of this wonderful community!“

“Love everything about this place! The coaches are phenomenal, they really push the kids to do their best with LOTS of positive motivation! The owner genuinely cares about the kids and offers assistance if needed! Highly recommended!!“

“A best school (yes, really its a school of Arts) i have ever been to. Master David Bell (4 times World Champion) is so simple, humble and very honest in teaching the "real" art (not just martial art). Love this place.“

“I moved away from the valley, and after searching-checking to continue practice, I just realized how good the dojo is. All the previous comments have said it all, "this is honestly as good as it gets", ..... It's a non-commercial true shotokan karate practice in a large ballroom gym with many competent, tolerant, kind and considerate high level sensei's (all volunteer) for everyone (kid $20/mo.) If you stumble to this website and live close enough to Sunnyvale and thinking about starting discipline training of any kind, check this out, Tues 7pm, Sat-10am, you will not regret. Almost forgot, it's fun and family feeling too. OSS to all Sensei's.“

“Master park is a life friend. I understand he taught his sister Hannah. He taught his son pac. Maybe the best student iv ever met.I thank master costillo for teaching Hannah .She's the best girl on this earth I'm sorry I failed. I'll never be with another girl.Iv been alone. Hannah is my one love 27yeqrs.A black belt starts a great process. Teach her like pac.He is untouchable, I know allot of students couldn't come close to pac.“

“What a great healthy, safe, and inclusive environment! My son started classes here a few years ago and he really enjoys the drills, learning new skills, and team comraderie from his instructors. The classes teach discipline and respect at a young developmental stage in students' lives... it's very valuable. It truly is wonderful to see my son grow in this setting.“

“Both my kids go to this place for learning life skills. First my son started going here to Lil dragon program and at a time when he could not do any other classes inspite of our efforts at the age of 5. But teachers and program Herr is well paced and meant for all age group and even for young kids. My son started liking this program a lot. Teachers and nice and gentle overall and spend time with kids. My daughter used to go sometime to her brother and she kept on insisting to get in this program. Finally, she joined the program and both of them are very happy, and so are we. I willnstrongly recommend this program to anyone for these reasons 1. Great teachers 2. Adaptive program curriculum that works for all age groups and learning abilities 3. Very good location 4. Very good exposure to competition and other students.“

“I was a first degree black belt when I left this place but this place is the best in my opinion. I loved the teachers (master Leo and grandmaster Choi) there. It felt like a second home to me and I truly feel like I have become a better person than I started. It took a lot of perseverance because many people started to quit when it started getting tough, but if you simply keep her head high and strong you are going to power through it and make so many memories along the way. This place is an amazing place and I would 10/10 recommend going here.“