Martial Arts Schools in Oakland

“Teacher May has been a great teacher for my son, teaching him great discipline to be humble.That's what Frohm's Martial Arts is giving to our kids. ❤️ it!“

“I came to Filhos de Bimba out of curiosity in February of this year, I have always wanted to learn capoeira and was immediately welcomed into a generous tight knit multigenerational community of Capoeiristas entwined by the dance, music, emotion and politics of the marital art. Aqualtune, like her namesake is a powerful leader of our class, she is a generous, kind, patient, passionate professor who guides the class with skill, laughter and care. She is excellent in taking time and breaking down the moves, rhythms and songs for the group, while pushing us. Along with reconnecting with my body, I have found very healing is learning how to play the pandero and learning the songs for the roda. I didn't learn how to play music as a child and feel so grateful to experiment with instruments, voice in such a loving, gentle community. A great beauty of capoeira is the pedagogical style were the novice gets paired with someone who is more experienced this allows for everyone to learn form everyone, since my first class I have had meny teachers from the new students to the experts: Posas, Minha do Tigresa, Malandrino, and, of course, Mestre Malandro. Each one has helped me how feel more confidant with each movement and singing/playing the pandero in the rodas. I am very grateful for capoeira as an art and to learn with such an amazing school.“

“We LOVE Studio Naga! My 4 year old started training here a few weeks ago and it's been an extremely positive experience. The teachers are exceptional at what they do-- paying attention can be challenging for a 4 year old, but my kiddo has been able to navigate his training with ease and confidence thanks to his two incredible teachers. Every instructor I've met clearly loves their students and their discipline. And the community they've built is honestly inspiring. Although we're still relatively new here, we've felt instantly welcomed, without any undue pressure to participate in the studio-organized events (like community service projects or potlucks. Although we've found we've wanted to participate in everything because we just love everyone!). A few specific things that stood out to me soon after we joined: - I have a name that's pretty hard to pronounce and remember, yet since we've joined, every instructor I've met has remembered me and my family and greeted us by name. A little thing that means a lot. :) - On Juneteenth they hosted a circle where all the students sat together to learn about the holiday's history, and discuss how to be supportive community members. I noticed that the younger voices in the circle were listened to and respected just the same as the older ones. Then everyone split up to pick up trash in a local park, and they reconvened for popsicles and games. In an environment like this, it's no surprise to me that many folks who join Studio Naga as young children continue to train here well into adulthood. - Their value of empowering students to support and teach each other is very evident. I noticed that even after just a couple classes my son started patiently teaching his younger sister very much in the style of his Studio Naga teachers. Amazing. Said 4 year old just walked by and asked what I was typing about. I told him, and asked if he wanted to add anything. Here's what he said, word for word: "I love my martial arts class sooo much! I wish I could go there all day. I really love Studio Naga. I do love it, and I hope you can come here, so if you want to email then tap on email and then the email will send it! Bye! Done." TLDR: send your kiddos here (or attend trainings yourself!) if you want an empowering learning experience in a strong community.“

“Me and my brother studied here as kids and it was great! The teachers know how to teach discipline and keep kids focused while also maintaining a fun, encouraging, and positive environment. And it’s great exercise! Would recommend!!“