This is a new location of JKA Los Angeles. This dojo is very clean and easy to find parking…read more Teachers are very professional and caring. They are serious about their karate training. My child definitely learn a lot here and gain a lot of self confidence and experience by going to karate tournaments with this dojo. Price is very reasonable. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a place to learn karate.

I love this place! Please do not read the negative reviews from the other people, chuck the owner…read moreis a little eccentric with the adults, but he is awesome with the kids! Honestly that is all that matters! I don't feel like he cares about the money, so that is why he has these insane deals, but he honestly cares more about the kids and the art of karate. In a matter of two weeks, my sons attitude, self esteem, has shot up 100 percent. He also gives amazing parental advice, if you are open minded and can listen to him. He knows what he is talking about! He knows shotokan, he cares about teaching, and passionate about it, and with that the kids love him, respect him and wants to learn. There are no gimmicks, no contracts, chuck is straight up. The best part is that, you can drop the kids off and then head over next door for your own kick ass workout and mike seril fitness! Come try it, I am there, and I will tell you the truth! If you are looking for someone to help your kids gain self esteem, self respect, self discipline this is the place to bring them!

I can't comment on the effectiveness of this place in training aspiring martial artists. I have no…read moreinterest in martial arts, and I'm personally pretty okay with that. This review is mostly about how the guy who owns and operates this place is a complete and total unprofessional asshole with boundary issues. He pulled me, my brother and my boyfriend into his shop with a plea to "give us a flyer" so he could "promote his business." First off, if you'd like to promote your business, a great idea would be to replace the sign that says "CARPET OUTLET" with a sign that says, idk, "Whittier Shotokan Karate"? Shady shady. I seriously thought we were gonna get a pitch for carpet samples 'til we got handed fliers with a bunch of karate dudes on it. So his initial sales pitch was okay. Something about two months for a hundred bucks, with a free uniform. Whatever. We were gonna nod and be polite and leave, but he wouldn't let us. He targeted my brother, who lives in Whittier, and said "I guarantee you can lose 40 pounds." To me and my boyfriend, he said, "You don't need to lose weight. You don't need to lose weight. YOU need to lose weight." Uh, we didn't ask, dude. Crazy rude. He went on to tell us not to "run off" while he went to grab yet more fliers about another deal he has going. When he came back, I had an awkward smile on my face, because I was pissed. This was clearly turning into a hard-sell pitch, and I was feeling defensive of my bro. When this dude (whose name is, I guess, Chuck) saw the smile on my face, he started lecturing me. Seriously? He was all "What's with the smile on your face? You're smiling at me like something's funny. What do you think?" I told him I didn't think much. His attention got turned to my boyfriend, after I mentioned he had done martial arts. He was all "You don't have to tell me. I can tell." Buuuullshit. He spent like five minutes guessing the form he'd done, and asking unnecessary questions. It was seriously invasive and a waste of time. I finally sacked up and was gonna make the standard excuse-- "Oh it's really late (it was past 9pm) and we have to get back to Huntington Beach" but he cut me off and didn't even let me finish the sentence. He literally told me to stop, because my boyfriend "wasn't finished" and was still listening to him. If my boyfriend had said anything in the past solid minute, I might have agreed, but it was just Chuck talking about his "extensive history" in martial arts. So I corrected him, and said that we were, in fact finished. Chuck had the nerve to challenge me, speaking over me and completely ignoring what I'd said to say "She tells you when you're finished!?" Oh my god, fuck this guy. I've never heard anything so rude from ANYONE, much less a business owner who was trying to sell us some needless service. At this point I was definitely angry, but I had a smile glued on my face. I said goodnight and was trying to steer my guys out the door, but Chuck wasn't letting go and kept trying to engage them. He asked my boyfriend if he always lets women tell him what to do. When we finally got out the door, my boyfriend and I split up from my brother, and Chuck followed my brother out the door. My brother's not as ballsy as me. He's reluctant to be even the slightest bit rude to someone. So he was gonna stand there and listen to the pitch AGAIN even though he was being blatantly insulted. So I went over, and Chuck was telling him yet again that he needed to lose weight. I said, "He's fine. *Goodnight*" (for the fifth time!) and literally had to put myself between Chuck and the guys before he would let us leave. He even went as far to ask why I was being protective-- if I was his sister. I said yes. He asked if I was the big sister. I said "No, little." And that was it. Little sister is not to be fucked with.

The best Jiu Jitsu gym I've been to. Great environment and so welcoming. By far the cleanest gym…read moreI've ever seen. They have great parking available. Coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, take their time with you, correct your technique and thoroughly explain everything with no problem.

10th Planet Whittier has an amazing culture with great coaches and training partners. The coaching…read morecares about your development whether you're brand new or experienced. I love that they incorporate wrestling and judo into the system which makes you a more well-rounded and confident grappler The gym is always clean and the atmosphere is positive. If you're looking for real jiu jitsu, solid coaching, and a good crew to train with this is the spot.

My son has learned so much in just the last four months of training. He looks forward to every…read moreclass, and we've seen his confidence grow tremendously both on and off the mats. Coach Art is incredible with kids. He takes the time to build genuine relationships not only with his students but with every family who walks through the doors. You can tell he truly loves what he does and is passionate about helping each child succeed. We are so grateful to have found this gym and highly recommend it to any family looking for a supportive, encouraging, and positive environment for their kids.

My boys 7/4 have been coming here for a couple months and they have grown and have gotten so good…read more The coach, Art, is amazing and has a ton of patients. It's impressive and all the kids love him. Definitely recommend if you want your kid to learn not just jiu jitsu but discipline and respect

I've been coming here about 2 years now, but have done Krav at a few gyms before this. It hadn't…read morecrossed my mind to leave a review until today, even though I am there about 3x a week. And this is not Chat-GPT, this place deserves a real write-up. Mr Noi (Owner/Head Instructor) is a class act and one of the most genuine people I've met. His care for his students and his craft goes far beyond a "business model", he seems to truly care for the development of those around him as martial artists, as good citizens, and as people. The culture he has fostered is the most respectful, disciplined, and conscientious I have seen at any school. Mr Noi walks the perfect line between "take care of your partners" and "allow your partners to grow through pressure". This creates a kind resilience that you can especially see with the kids and young adults at Gateway Cities. The Instruction: Top notch! The school is very organized and as a schedule-based person, I really enjoy the quarterly cycles of training (train for the quarter, then test or take a skills assessment towards a future test). Each week of the quarter has a different theme (gun defense, wrestling, knife defense, etc) so that you have multiple exposures over the course of a year. Due to the amount of law enforcement training that goes on at this school, there is the crucial aspect of 'context' that is taught in relation to the possible legal ramifications of self defense and threat assessments / action. I find it very helpful to have learned several de-escalation and awareness concepts here, in addition to smashing and physical self-defense. "The best defense is the one where you can avoid the situation".The instructors all are very active in your training, and will go out of their way to help you learn the material. Having multiple skills assessment before a belt test is also incredibly helpful because you get feedback on what you need to work on throughout the year. Fight classes are also very fun, and the community here looks out for one another. As Mr Noi says "I want to make sure you can defend yourself out there when it counts, so what good will it be if you are always injured from training". But don't let my description of the place make it sounds like we just sit around, eat pan dulce and give each other positive affirmations all day. You will be worked. You will sweat (if you're like me, then a gross amount). You will be tested (more by your perception of yourself and your limitations than anything else). You will learn by pressure. Your responses to stress will get better through exposure to repeated stress. You will learn skills that will genuinely help you be prepared for the day you hopefully never have. And you will have the time of your life doing it, and make great friends along the way! You will walk out of there some days and think 'Wow I can't believe I had it in me to go through all that'. Then you will go home, lick your bruises, order a bunch of cool gear, and be excited for the next time you get to go back on the mats! TL;DR: Top notch instruction, a community that cares for your safety and success, an Instructor who wants you to become the best version of yourself (not just in martial arts and self-defense, but as a person), effective techniques that revolve around a systems-based approach (not just learning random techniques, but having the system work as a whole), and great times on the mat. This school has become an important place for me, not just to learn self-defense and spar, but also to have a happy-place where I can unplug for two hours and only focus on what's right in front of me. You can't think of spreadsheets and meetings when you are doing burpees and dodging punches, which I guess is a form of meditation and "being present". I couldn't recommend a martial arts gym more highly than Gateway Cities Krav Maga! Come train with a great group of folks, get fit, learn to defend yourself, and have fun!

I have been in martial arts most of my life, and this is the most all-encompassing training centers…read moreI have found. For years I have searched for a studio that covers mindset, striking, weapons, grappling and have it all taught with street application. Hard to find, but GC Krav Maga has it all. They also host many self-defense and survival-specific seminars. The owner, Mr. Noi, creates an environment that is welcoming and also challenging for everyone. Every class leaves me with a great physical work out. GC Krav Maga is everything I have wanted, all in one location. There are many similar studios closer to my home, but I choose to drive 1 hour round trip to attend class regularly. Well worth it!

Get it right, get it tight! Started up @ Prestige Fitness…read moreearly Aug of this year & i must say, for these past 4 months, ive enjoyed coming here. Still do & will do! It's close to where i live, so its perfect. & i love the way the daily workouts are setup. I still have alot to work on & im definitely learning alot as i go, so on that note, Big Ups to Coach Nam & Coach Nick for being amazing! Super patient, Great teachers. Thank u, Senseis!!!

My son has been going to prestige since he was 4 years old. He just turned 7. There are plenty of…read moreTae Kwon Do schools in my area but I do make a little drive for Master Nam and his team. I've seen my son grow from a shy timid child into a more self confident, disciplined kid. Master Nam teaches but always makes time for some fun for the kids . You can tell he really enjoys what he does and he goes above and beyond for these kids. He throws movie nights, nerf parties bouncy houses and so much more. We're happy to have found prestige and we'll be sticking around for sure

Grand Master Muse Furtado is an excellent instructor. His credentials are outstanding. Six time…read moreWorld Champion and has Doctorate in Martial Arts. Our two boys have been taking instructions for 5 months now. Grand Master teaches Kung Fu with old school values and instills these values in his students. They learn to respect the art as well as themselves and others. His prices are reasonable and I am more than pleased with their progress. I plan on him teaching them for years to come.

If you are looking for a Martial Arts School that teaches Kung Fu in the traditional way, then this…read moreschool is for your. I am an older student at United School of Martial Arts and have been training for almost 13 years. I can't tell you enough how great this school is and how great it is to train with one of the world's finest Kung Fu Masters, Grandmaster Jim Muse Furtado. Train traditionally without injury to your body.

New Studio is located at 14600 Whittier Blvd, Whittier CA 90605. The new location offers classes…read morefor Adults Tuesday, Thursday starting at 7:00pm and Saturday at 10:00am. Youth classes are held Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 5:30pm. The studio is clean and welcoming. The training offered at this studio is unmatched. Stop by and speak with Sifu Juan Meza. New phone number is (562) 360-1995.

I have come back to this art after being away for many years. Juan Meza is a Grandmaster, and an…read moreexcellent teacher-mentor. If I can't learn from Grandmaster Jimmy H. Woo, I have the next best Sifu in Juan Meza.