We had a great experience! The facility is clean and has a great atmosphere for kids to learn and…read moreexercise. There are plenty of instructors who are very encouraging and supportive. My son has been having so much fun learning jiu-jitsu since his very first day. Highly recommend!

Absolutely amazing bully proof class for my 6 year old Great…read moreteachers who get to the point & are so kind !! My boy loves coming here :)

My daughter recently started at Machida Karate Academy in Lomita, and I couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience so far. From the very first class, the instructors made her feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn. They strike a perfect balance between discipline and encouragement, firm when they need to be, but always positive and patient. What really stands out is how intentional they are about teaching both skill and character. My daughter is already showing more confidence, focus, and respect at home, and she looks forward to every class (which says a lot!). The lessons are well-structured, engaging, and age-appropriate, and the instructors truly take the time to help each student improve at their own pace. The academy itself is clean, organized, and clearly run with a lot of pride. Parents get a great view of the classes, and it's easy to see how much care and attention goes into each session.

My son joined the Machida Karate Summer Camp. We had been wanting to sign him up for some kind of…read moremartial arts class, but he really wasn't interested. When I read that the camp also offered crafts, self-defense, and playtime, I thought it would be a great introduction for him. After the camp, he said he wants to go again next year, and this is the only class he wants to continue! Now he's officially enrolled twice a week. To be honest, I wasn't really considering karate and was leaning more toward other martial arts. But I really liked how they teach self-defense, run the class in a disciplined and organized way, and emphasize respect. The teachers are firm yet warm with the kids. I also love how they mix in play, it helps the kids feel connected, and united. That was exactly what my son needed. :)

Both my son and I go here and we love it! Great environment, solid people, great instructors. Well…read morerun, organized, great communication. Highly recommend Caique academy!

Fantastic family-like atmosphere, caring knowledgeable instructors who focus on safety, well-being…read more Really comfortable safe learning environment especially welcoming for beginners.

A friend of ours recommended this dojo. What a unique and wonderful place!…read more We went for a free trial class and were instantly impressed. All of the staff and the Gracie's are so good with the kids - very gentle and encouraging, but with structure and consistency. They treat each child as an individual and take time to work with each one. We have felt such sincerity and kindness from everyone we have ever met there. Our little one's physical and social confidence are already noticeably growing after only a few classes. And this is such a positive and engaging place, it's always a very preferred activity for us. Parents and families can stay to watch and learn by observation. There are also games like air hockey downstairs for after class. So, it feels like more of a family hangout spot than just a drop-off and pick-up activity. I should also include that as an MMA fan, I partly picked this school because of Rodrigo Gracie's top credentials and legendary career. This alone makes the dojo unique, but when combined with the warm, family friendly approach they have, it is truly a special place.

Our hopes were high for this studio and we were very excited for our family to join. Rodrigo was a…read morewonderful teacher & so good with the kids, but his wife treated me like a criminal in front of everyone and then could not acknowledge she had made a mistake. This is what happened. Our friends go to this studio and we decided to join them - I had texted (as the website says to do) the day before our lessons making sure it was okay for our kids to come to a lesson & then for me to take the following adult class just like our friends do, I asked for next steps etc. The person responding said "absolutely, no problem! See you tomorrow!". Our kids lesson went well, then my friend and I put our kids in the playroom and went to take the adult class together. I was there 20 min prior to class starting and no one spoke to me or had me fill out paperwork so I guessed the papers I had done for my kids with my name on them included me as well. I partook in the class for 30 minutes before the wife suddenly scolded me like a child saying "get off the mat! you cannot just show up for any class you want and disturb everyone!" I was so confused as I had just spoken to someone the day before about coming to that session & had been taking the class seriously while I was there. I asked her nicely what she would like for me to do and she told me "you can sit and watch" & repeated that I can't just show up & join any class i want. I then realized she thought I had crashed the class and tried to kindly remind her "oh I'm the one who texted you yesterday" To which she waved her hand for me to stop talking and turned around to continue her phone conversation with her friend. I was so shocked. I then got my kids from downstairs and packed up. On the way out, I decided to show her the text messages I had from the day before where I was told I was welcome to come and she still said "well, *I* never spoke to you" then she found the texts in HER OWN phone and goes "oh, you spoke to my daughter... " and realizing her mistake adds in "but you still cannot bring your kids here that's only for kids who are enrolled".... I replied with not only did no one tell me that, but I was TRYING to enroll them. To which she snapped, "well, come back Saturday then", smiled, and that was that. I later thought about coming back and decided I couldn't enroll my children at a martial arts studio that cannot take accountability for their mistakes as that is a core principle I try to instill in my children. Instead, I personally reached out reexplaining the misunderstanding and how disappointed we felt as my kids and I had been excited to enroll. I was hoping she would at the very least acknowledge her mistake and we could move past it. I wasn't even going to leave a review and stated that in my text. But 5 days later and she never even responded to me at all. My father is a black belt, I grew up visiting my grandma in Japan, her father, my uncles and aunts were all as well - their family samurai sword hung in their home my childhood. I was always taught that accountability was a fundamental core value in martial arts but I guess not here. Very sad experience because our hopes were so high.

This place is awesome. Before committing to this location, I did my due diligence for a few…read moredifferent locations for my eight year old son. The masters here are absolutely AMAZING! Master Kim and Master Suyeon are not only experts in their art, but also extremely entertaining to kids and parents. They're very attentive to each kid's needs and accommodating. Respect!

[Review #129] We…read moreenrolled H when she was 2-1/2 years old... after 3 struggling lessons, she quit. I felt she was too young to start TKD lessons because she was the shortest & only girl in class. H liked her teacher, Master Park, & he always made her feel welcomed & accepted. So we're back, almost 3 years later. H has mastered the basic foundation skills: poomse, punches, & kicks; she is ready to transition from her white belt & test for the yellow belt. The other masters are equally impressive... Master Ian has great form & skills when I watch him instruct the kids with higher color belts. He is also patient & sensitive... as I watched him deal with my l'il one's frustration one morning. Within seconds after talking to her, she straighten up & got in line to wait for the class to start. Master Park is a superb master & is great with kids. He alters from the serious TKD master to the kids' best buddy so they feel comfortable in class; this is especially important for the new students as the class (size) can be overwhelming. In addition to teaching martial arts, he also emphasizes respect to the teacher, your parents, & people. And his teaching overflows to H's everyday life outside of class - discipline, respectful, patience. I highly recommend this school for you or your kids!

I've been going here since I was 9 and still do, the instructor is without a doubt one of the best…read moreto offer, he is very patient and caring and when I'm there I'm sure to help him keep the studio as clean as possible, the vibe is incredible and hard work is greatly encouraged, I've had the fortune of doing my volunteer hours there and it's been fun

I love this place. My daughter is 5 years old and she's in the Taeki class. The owner of the place…read moreis very friendly. Same as for the Tae kwon do teacher, he's good with kids. They talk to them and builds a good relationship with them. They have a special which is $99 if its your kids first time including a uniform. When I went here to enroll her, they told me she could attend the next class which I was done enrolling 15mins before the class starts, and the tae kwon do teacher cleans and preps the mat that they practice on so I dont mind if my daughter lays down. Also the schedule is very flexible. There's about 10-15 kids in class and the Black belt students helps him tame and train the kids. We'll be staying here for awhile I'm pretty sure.

Conscientious and skilled instructor who directs students with care and compassion. A leader in the…read morefield with knowledge and experience that is not found often.

Master Manuel Marquez is a skilled master of martial arts. BUT he does not intimidate you, he is…read moreable to teach you. You won't be afraid to try and you won't be made fun of if you aren't getting it They want everyone to feel welcome and part of the Kung fu family The studio has a good atmosphere where anyone at any level has something to learn and the classes are taught in an inviting safe environment I would definitely return and I'd bring my friends

First visited Taishi Judo almost 2 years ago... From the moment I entered the dojo, I could see…read morethat this dojo is very serious about the sport. The attention to detail that the instructors instill within their students is second to none. It definitely is not an accident that their students are almost always at the top of the podium when they compete, which seems to be almost weekly. Over the past 2 years, I have seen many of the students grow into respectful, courteous, confident and competitive Judokas. I have seen them take a very uncoordinated child and helped build them into a very strong player. I am very glad that I visited the dojo and decided to enroll my entire family. They love the atmosphere, the instruction, and most of all, the family feel. I strongly recommend this dojo to anyone that is interested in learning traditional judo that can be utilized in modern day competition.

I have been bringing my sons to Taishi Judo Club for the past 3 years. Even though we live in San…read moreFernando Valley and our home Dojo is Valley Judo Institute I try and bring my sons to Taishi every Saturday. Before i started this review I read the other reviews and took a little exception to one of the negative reviews. First of all if anyone knows anything about Judo in the United States knows that not many people will be able to make a living running a Judo Dojo. Almost every Dojo in the Southern California area with an exception of a few are all pretty much run as non-profits and all of the instructors do it for the love of the sport. So this being said you can not rent a fancy state of the art facility. Do the math $30 a month if they had 50 students that is $1500. How can you run a business on that. So, don't judge a book by its cover. Recently there has been a lot of changes at Taishi and it seems like Taishi has become the go to spot on Saturdays. If you want to get a good hard workout this is the place to be. You have Black Belts and kids coming from all over California to train their. On any any given Saturday you see kids from Valley Judo, Norwalk Judo, Gardena Judo, South Bay Judo, Sawtelle Judo and even kids from as far as Fresno Judo. So, they most be doing something right for people to be coming here to get extra practice like us. If you are local to the Taishi Judo and are interested in Judo give them a try. You will not be disappointed. One more thing the parents of the kids at Taishi Judo are some of the most hospitable people in the Judo Community. While the kids are working out the parents are usually enjoying cheese and wine and having a great time.

I encourage each visiter to give this class a good six month trial before making your decision…read more Most Aikido dojos concentrate on wrist locks, elbow locks and shoulder locks.This is pre-war Aikido. The Yoseikan Budo tchnique incorporates Judo techniques, major body throws, sutemi waza, sacrafice throws and leg take downs, basic newazakarate, western boxing, and a traditional form of Japanese armed combat known as Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu. Pre-war Aikido used atemi to cause harm when necessary. One of the greatest practitioners of Aikdio, sensei Hiroshi Isoyama would often use head butts (atemi) or sacrafice throws (sutemi waza), to help subdue his opponent when challenged by boxers and wrestlers. This pre-war technique was said to be kept hidden after World War II; Samurai were known as a threat, and aikido became a friendlier sport over the years (aka post-war Aikido). You've stumbled upon a rare version of Aikido. Your ranking is earned, not given. Yoseikan Budo is a respected art that teaches effective, practical self defense against multiple opponents at one time.

Unlike many reviewers, I have never stepped into an aikido dojo before entering this class. I…read morewalked away with practical knowledge on how to respond to 4 common grabs and the mental framework to advance my career. Originally I planned to observe a friend during his practice, however sensei welcomed my participation. The first things I learned were critical skills (I realized these were never taught in schools) such as discipline, how to manage emotions, and calming the internal state of mind. Participating in the class has cleared my anxiety from the workplace. Then Sensei paired me with a student that has been honing his skills for nearly 20 years. He taught me the techniques and theory behind defending against larger adversaries. After the end of our class, more students began to pour into the dojo. The schedule is organized so that beginners will have an opportunity to observe and meet advanced students practicing their techniques. As a working professional, I highly recommend Budo Yoseikan North American Hombu Dojo. In the famous words of the Terminator: "I'll be back"

Training understanding, observing him teaching other students is consideration for my shortcomings…read moreand teach me to appreciate Korean Hapkido and accomplishing my black belt. Thank you.

My daughter and I attended self defense classes here. The instructors are informative and helpful…read more The facility is clean and organized. Highly recommend!