Martial Arts Schools near Saratoga

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

“Fantastic instructor! So much energy and passion in every drill. Amazing how sensei provides guidance to all his students, even beginners. Great experience and highly recommend!“

“All pro is the best place for taekwondo for your kiddo. My 2 boys go here. And they loved it. The master is very nice and friendly.“

“Congratulations, Coach Raul, on the new location on Cal Ave in Palo Alto! Can't wait to join your judo class.“

“Excellent place for children. My son is very motivated. Let's go to the third class. We are Brazilians and we were looking for something similar spread in Brazil so as not to lose the culture. Professor Dylan is excellent.“

“I have been attending this studio for almost two years now and have had a great experience! I am able to see improvement in my strength and technique and I love the sense of community in classes.“

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

“We love World Class Tae Kwon Do and my daughter really enjoys the classes. The classes are really well thought of and the level of attention they give to each student is commendable. I see some real improvement in my daughter in terms of focus and decipline.“

“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 the coaching team. The teaching is top notch, kind and helpful.I wish I had this kind of training when I was a kid.There are 3-4 coaches in the gym at each lesson, that is, one coach per 3-4 students.“

“If you are looking for a martial arts dojo more like the Mr. Miyagi approach vs the Cobra Kai approach, this place is EXACTLY what you are seeking. Family-run by a husband/wife team and currently 2 of their black belt children (young adults), Exceed puts character-building and instilling a strong base of respect and discipline in their beginners above punching and kicking. They utilize a multi-tier white belt system that graduates through I think 6 levels before they get into the more serious levels of solid colored belts. Sparring is introduced in the last few levels of striped white belt, and competitions representing the dojo can happen in the solid belt levels. Their approach to new students is especially out-of-this-world. As I am typing this, Master Jackson has been sitting on the mat with one first timer and one second timer for the past 5 minutes, chatting them up easily and helping them find the courage to join the group. They have both joined in at this point and all I can see is smiles and exhilaration. These kids feel safe, supported, and challenged appropriately. I am incredibly grateful that my family stumbled across this dojo and I look forward to seeing them 3 times a week for years to come.“

“My daughter Charlotte has been attending Taekwondo since March this year. We moved from another studio and I have to say what a huge difference I saw in her technique and forms since then - this was definitely the best decision we made. Master Pak makes sure every kid learns all their forms, kicks, combos and are perfect in each before moving them along. Charlie loves the classes so much, she doesn't want to miss a single day and what's great is that the class is offered 6 days a week. Master Pak and his assistant Brandon are just incredible and work tirelessly to provide a fun, energetic and engaging environment so the kids not only learn the way of Tae Kwon Do but also have fun at the same time. For me, the most important was that Charlotte was learning self defense skills and strength, building up her confidence, learning respect and many other life skills that make her a better human being. I highly recommend this studio for Taekwondo and encourage parents to have their kids take the trial class.“

“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.“

“Our children have been attending TKK for over a year. The kids love their lessons and look forward to it. The masters try to understand each kid, their strengths and weaknesses and instruct them accordingly. The kids learn respect, gratitude and kindness in addition to martial arts skills. We love our TKK community.“

“Fantastic instructors make this a great youth karate program. They instruct with kindness and their enthusiasm is contagious. Various levels of classes helped to find the perfect placement for my child. Older kids learn leadership and mentor the younger students creating a team environment that is both close-knit and extremely welcoming.“

“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!!!“

“Under the late Sifu Paul Eng, the Tai Mantis Kung-Fu Association formed the basis for my martial arts training beginning back in 1973, when I was 15 years old. Now at 64, the techniques and training in Northern Shaolin Praying Mantis still serves me well, and likely always will. I highly recommend this school.“

“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.“

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

“Our daughter was the first of the family to join, about two years ago. Master Dave is amazing with kids and teenagers both in martial arts as well as guidance for life. The adults joined shortly thereafter and we've thoroughly enjoyed the breath of the Kuk Sool Won system, from kicking and punching to throws and locks, and traditional forms that make Kuk Sool Won truly a form of art.“

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“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!!“

“Los Gatos is truly fortunate to have such an outstanding Karate Studio. The encouragement that I receive from both the instructors and fellow students is amazing. I was very apprehensive to take on such an endeavor as a 50+ female and was concerned that I would embarrass myself. After only 3 1/2 short months, I feel like I have a second family and look forward with to each class. I'm constantly challenged, but never discouraged. I've never worked so hard, but felt so rewarded. My confidence is growing at a staggering rate. Sensei Arioto's knowledge and expertise are easily recognizable. His years of experience and teaching have allowed him to develop strong instructional skills that bring out the best in his students and instructors. Basically, it comes down to he knows what works and builds on that. He is equally comfortable with the young kids and the adults.“

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“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.“

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“This school stands unparalleled in its offering. The seasoned tenure of our instructors creates a robust environment crucial for student growth and development. Enhanced by regular visits from KJN Ernie, the school radiates an energy that has been nurtured and preserved over 30 years. Here, the traditions run deep and the sense of association and family is truly incomparable.“