We are grateful for this team and everything they do. This is truly a place we trust. Both my son…read moreand daughter joined the classes, and it has been such a positive experience for our family. My son is autistic, so we decided to start with private lessons. Following instructions can be challenging for my son, but Mr. Castro has shown incredible patience, kindness, and understanding. He truly took the time to build trust with my son, and that has made all the difference. We've seen such meaningful progress -- my son is now able to follow instructions and always tries his very best in every session. We truly appreciate the care and dedication that goes into working with him. My daughter has grown so much since joining as well. She's becoming stronger, more disciplined, and confident. Out of all the activities she's tried, martial arts is the one she loves the most. She stays focused in class and is currently enrolled in kickboxing, but she's always curious about the other martial arts programs they offer. I love seeing both of them grow stronger!

Castro Martial Arts is by far one of the best decisions we made when we were looking for our little…read moreone to channel his energy in sports. With Covid-19 Mr Castro and the team have made valiant effort to keep the kids entertained and he can't wait for his Zoom karate class. Not only is he able to get his weekly activity in but we are able to schedule live 1:1 with teacher Ramon. The specialized hand delivery of the new belt was amazing. Thank you all for everything you do during this hard times.

5 out of 5 stars. We have been coming to American Top Team since June for children tae kwon do. The…read moreinstructors are wonderful. They are patient with the kids and treat everyone kindly. I really do not have a single bad thing to say about the instructors, the ladies at the front desk, or any of the Muay Thai instructors that I watch conducting practices on the other side of the gym. I honestly was a tad hesitant due to the yelp reviews but the staff has been nothing but transparent with cost, make up classes, and have answered all my questions whenever I have one.

First Full disclosure : We have never used or personally attended any classes whatsoever! This…read morereview is purely based on in depth phone conversation only that we feel everyone should be made aware of before joining! We were looking for self defense classes because our son was being bullied at Traina Elementary so we thought to build our son's self confidence , mind, body and spirit as well if needed defend himself so we where attracted to American Top/Traditional Martial Arts called several and all answered phone except this one so left message and about 2 days later received call back and this is my understanding of that phone conversation . 1. 49.00 Special advertised: is 49.00 for 2 days a week for 2 weeks. Its a trail offer to see if you like the class or not from others I've called offer trials are for free But this one charges! I don't have any issue with this so I give it 3 stars as its just ok. 2. If you like the class and wish to proceed they charge 1 time $89.00 Enrollment fee Why ? and what's it used for is beyond me ? Most to my knowledge don't charge any Enrollment fee and since it goes to nothing and no uniform I see that as money in the facilities pockets so I give them 1 star in times with COVID AND JOB LOSSES I see this as a major negative impact on the consumer! 3. THIS ONE WAS THE MAJOR DECIDING FACTOR THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE MADE AWARE OF: They will make you sign a 12 month revolving contract with a 3rd party vendor from what I have heard has poor reviews with BBB that American Top Team/Traditional Martial Arts Studio has no control over and I as well as others need to be cautious of and read the contract very carefully! I did not read this contract because I have never been to the facility but, I did ask lots of questions and offered to pay 12 months in cash in advanced but apparently that wasn't an option! Why ? Use you imagination. If I was to guess I would say someone is making money from you or I by signing those contract because this 3rd party are not processing payments for free and martial arts studio has to be making money as well for their time in explaining and having you sign those contract ! something is not right and everyone needs to be aware of that . On a personal note : I don't understand why the Studio Are unable or unwilling to process there own recurring payments because I deal with small and some large companies all the time and some have lots of customers and every one of them process their own recurring payments as its done all the time without the need for any contract to make the customer feel comfortable instead of trapped into some contract . there just has to be an easier way: so for this I give (- 1 star) Very Disappointing phone call !

It has been such a wonderful experience having my son attend classes at Cortez Full Circle Martial…read moreArts. At just five years old, he absolutely loves Muay Thai, and that is truly a reflection of the incredible coaching staff. They make each class enjoyable while helping the students learn and grow. My son looks forward to every session, and that means so much to me as a mom. I am incredibly appreciative of the time, dedication, and care they invest in teaching my son. We are so grateful to be part of such a supportive and inspiring community. Thank you, Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts, for everything you do!

Enrolled my 8 year here about 4 months ago. We came from another studio that was just too cramped…read more Its been a great place to be. Academy offers more that Jui jitsu which is nice to keep training options open and fun. Sensei Jason and his helpers are great and keep students focused on the mat.

I recently became a member at State of Grace Academy with absolutely zero experience in martial…read morearts training. Since joining, I have fell in love with Muay Thai. Whether you have been training for years or starting out fresh like me, everyone learns at the same pace collectively as a team, which I appreciate a lot. The staff, the community, the coaches and the members are all positively supportive and have amazing energy! I felt welcomed on my very first day and always look forward to coming to class every week.

SOGMA has been a really great place for my son to grow in discipline, confidence and of course his…read morephysical abilities. I enrolled him over a year ago when he was just 3 1/2 years old. The first class was free and was an assessment to gauge if he would fit well in a class setting. Fortunately, he was able to follow instructions and we've been going since! He absolutely loves it there! All of the coaches are awesome and will really take the time to teach the littles correct form. It's really a friendly family environment, Coach Cliff and Miss Deb are always so welcoming and their daughter "Sissy" is my son's fav! Fun fact: They call my kiddo "Dinosaur" because when he first started he was so shy and didn't know how to make friends so he'd roar at everyone lol it just basically stuck! Overall I'd definitely recommend SOGMA for anyone wanting to get their kiddos into martial arts, I'm sure they'd love it as well!

My son has been going here for 4 years now, he started when he was 6 yrs old. I am so glad we…read morefound this gym, Sir is a great instructor and the whole RMA team is a wonderful 2nd family to us and my son. My son gained self-confidence and great knowledge in martial arts. Sir, is very hands on and dedicated to his students. The warm, friendly environment makes it really fun for the students.

Amazing teachers, family owned and friendly and teaches kids great self defense. They offer many…read moretime slots and personal classes. The team is strong and competitive in tournaments. Great for all ages.

Ground Up Muay Thai has Amazing Coaches. Not only do they show commitment, respect and patience,…read morethey teach the proper techniques of the sport to the students. Ground Up shares a true passion of the sport and makes everyone feel welcome. THANK YOU Team.

From the owner: Here at Ground Up Muay Thai, we help everyone stay active, lose weight, meet new friends, build…read morecharacter, learn self-defense, build self confidence, while training in one of our classes. Beginner - Advance Classes MUAY THAI F.I.T (fast, intense, training)

Best martial arts training in Modesto!! Real application martial arts! Best combat teacher by…read morefar!!! Steve Shelburn founder of Iron Dog Institute represents a small percentage of martial artists who live their craft. This man is an awesome teacher who always inspires you to be a better version of yourself. I personally met him many years ago after trying out many different martial arts facilities. Steve teaches JKD, Jujitsu, Muay Thai, weapons training, Silat and more. If you are looking to develop combat skills applicable in real life scenarios, then this is the place! No one trains or teaches like Iron Dog Steve, very happy to have found someone who is still constantly going to seminars and bring back more awesome training! Ps. If you like all the martial arts movies and training! Like Ip man, the raid, flashpoint! This is what we do!!!

Run by Marine veteran Steve Shelburn, Iron Dog Institute is a top notch martial arts school right…read morehere in Modesto. Steve combines discipline with technique honed by years of fighting to deliver both a good workout and solid combat preparation. I lost 10 pounds my first month going just a few days a week! If you like fun and a challenge Iron Dog is the place for you.

I remember stepping into the gym for the first time, overwhelmed by the noise, heat, and apparent…read morechaos. Now it feels like a second home. Under the leadership of Kru Rick, the atmosphere is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive. I started at rock bottom. Exhausted and carrying extra weight, I couldn't manage a single push-up, yet I was treated like part of the team from day one. The coaches are knowledgeable and offer thoughtful feedback. Classes are challenging and fun, and the people here are wonderfully supportive and encouraging. I started for physical fitness and stayed because Muay Thai has had such a positive impact on me mentally. A year and a half flew by and I'm down 30 lbs and feel stronger and more confident in my body. Muay Thai is healing. I've had a rough several years, and training has helped me work through fear and other difficult emotions. Over time, I've become more resilient and grounded. I genuinely love this sport and it has changed me in ways I didn't expect.

I brought my son in for a trial and he absolutely loved it. He was dripping in sweat. Kru Rick was…read moreno pressure, he explained how it works and the prices. It was all definitely worth it. Unfortunately the drive was further than I thought and he did let me know of a closer place to me which I found very honest and upstanding. I did not sign up at this time but would recommend them to anyone and possibly may return in the future.

My family LOVES this gym! My two daughters, husband, and I all participate. Coach Ian is very…read morepatient with the kids. Coach Jericah is encouraging when it comes to her Ring Ready Fitness class! Ms. Day will be ready to sign you up at the front desk!

We brought our daughter to Valor Main Gym in Stockton today for her first class since we had been…read moregoing to the other Valor gym. We didn't realize the class schedule started earlier here, so unfortunately we missed her class. Even so, Coach Ian was kind enough to let my daughter join in with his daughter's training since we were already there. Coach Ian and the whole team were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made us feel comfortable right away. Even though it was only a quick 15-minute introduction, my daughter had an absolute blast! Coach Ian made the class fun and engaging, and it was great to see his wife join in the training as well. Thank you, Coach Ian, for being so welcoming and for taking the time to give my daughter such a positive first experience. We truly appreciate it!

Great coaches. Matt is very knowledgeable and respectable. The gym is clean and sanitary. I've been…read moregoing here for like 2.5 months, and I am very impressed with the establishment. Sawadee ka

Ok. I went in to observe a class and I was happy to see first rate instruction from a knowledge…read morepractitioner with over eight years experience in Muay Thai. The class started with a warm up which is very good at reducing injuries. The movements and strikes were explained in detail and then demonstrated. Students were carefully observed and given feedback on how they were performing. Praise if doing well and helpful critique if they needed improvement. There was an positive atmosphere in the class and everyone worked together as a team. I immediately signed up after observing the class. They do not lock you into a long term contract. You can go month to month if you'd like. That was refreshing. Their rates are very reasonable for the quality of instruction you are receiving. I went to my first class the next day and received excellent instruction on striking and defense. It was a very good workout as well as teaching self defense and the art of Muay Thai. I will be a student here for a long time. F.Y.I. - they also offer a cardio kickboxing class that'll get you in shape quickly. Give them a try, I highly recommend it.