Martial Arts Schools in Pleasanton

“TVJ provides excellent caring and quality instruction. The values of restraint respect, competitive edge and humble confidence are taught in each class. For a priceless experience coupled with top rate martial arts skill building I highly recommend TJV under the excellent leadership of Kevin Butler and his amazing staff.“

“Great welcoming dojang, lot of in depth and personalized explanations. Great atmosphere and amazing people.“

“My son likes the class very much. He was so excited after the first trail class and even stay outside watching two more upper level classes. Although He still has three trail classes, he decided to enroll after yesterday's. He had a warm welcome and interaction with the master since he came in. It helped him a lot to merge himself into the class. He feels good about the whole class and thankful for the masters who helped him to fit in the class, understand the situation and standing besides him gave him the company and telling him what should do so that he feels relaxed, confidence and playful. Really a good place for your little ones have fun and valuable time there!“

“This is really a nice place for your kid to love karate. My kid likes to see me around in any class that he takes and it is nice that I can be inside watching my kid. Plus the teachers are great ! My kids keep asking me everyday to go to karate class. Give it a try , two of my friends just joined and they like it too!“

“A very family-oriented martial arts studio. Kids and adults all train here. Kajukenbo martial arts is taught here, which essentially is a hybrid of several martial arts styles (karate, judo/jujitsu, kenpo karate, boxing). In addition to those, there are dedicated kickboxing/Muay Thai classes, and periodically Filipino stick fighting. Studio is big with workout mats in excellent condition. The owner and head instructor Sigung Esther Molina is fantastic at what she does - she cares for her students but still doesn't go easy on us to make sure we do things correctly and with intention. There is a 2-week free trial for those interested. It's a great workout for someone like me in their late 30s who'd rather do this 2-3x per week vs. going to the gym for exercise. Also, you do have access to the free weights and other actual gym equipment there before or after class.“

“During our kids formative years, every parent exposes their kids to different activities. We enrolled our daughter at Tri Valley Karate 4-5 years back with the objectives of some self defense skills and mental discipline. Am happy to say this was one of the best decisions we have made with results and outcomes exceeding our expectations. Our daughter has been learning and growing under Sensei Sanjit's guidance. Sensei Sanjit and the Dojo not only care about the skills the student is learning, but also the "why" of the learning and the lifelong benefits of it. Throughout, he has been a solid pillar of support providing valuable lessons for Karate and for lifelong mental discipline and strength. Even through the pandemic he continued lessons virtually and provided families flexibility and great support to be able to continue the practice and lessons. I have already recommended his Dojo to many of my friends whose kids are now at a similar stage where we started off, and would highly recommend this Dojo to anyone considering starting off and exposing your kids to this wonderful art.“