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    Amy F.

    My sons have been going to Bay Area's Best for a year now. They started in the "Under 7 years old class" and are now in the "7 and older class". They recently got to experience their first tournament and look forward to participating in future tournaments. Angelo & Abby enjoy learning from Sensei Darryl and Sensei Kyoko as well as the other mentors Aiko, Eric and Sissy. This community helps build self esteem, team work, self defense, self discipline and emphasizes that nothing is even given, it is earned. I am proud of the Karate team my children are a part of.

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    Thrive Jiu Jitsu

    Thrive Jiu Jitsu

    4.7
    (52 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    From the very first class, I felt genuinely welcomed, supported, and comfortable. Claudia is…read morewithout a doubt an exceptional instructor. She has an incredible ability to read the room, adapt the class seamlessly, demonstrate each movement with clarity, and challenge students with care. Her corrections are always gentle yet precise, and you truly feel seen and supported in her classes. Honestly, I wish I could be permanently enrolled in her sessions. The overall atmosphere is calm, motivating, and deeply positive. Claudia, along with the students in each class, creates a peaceful and encouraging energy that makes the experience both grounding and uplifting. Her creative use of equipment adds variety and depth to every session, while her constant attention to posture and individual needs reinforces a strong sense of safety and personalization. What truly sets her classes apart is the consistent focus on technique, safety, and individualized progression. Each exercise is thoughtfully adapted to respect your body, limitations, and personal goals. The variety of equipment allows for dynamic, ever-evolving workouts that build strength, flexibility, and body awareness without feeling repetitive. After just a few Pilates sessions, I experienced noticeable, life-changing improvements: better sleep, significant relief from lower back and calf pain caused by long hours of driving, and an overall feeling of being lighter, stronger, and healthier. I used to wake up in the middle of the night thinking my mattress was the problem, only to realize that my body simply needed the right care and guidance. After some months my life really changed with Pilates Claudia has positively transformed both my body and mind. If you feel tired, heavy, or disconnected from your body, I cannot recommend her classes highly enough

    My kid started training recently at Thrive. He's only 4…read more What an amazing experience! Professor OJ not only knows his stuff, but does a great job teaching the young ones. He is thoughtful, engaging, and the class teaches more than just movement. Also instilling morals, discipline, and is a great place to meet new friends. Highly recommend to any parents, or adults looking to train.

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    California School Of Martial Arts - Calsma Taekwondo

    California School Of Martial Arts - Calsma Taekwondo

    5.0
    (14 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Recently, I was looking for a martial arts school for my daughter to help her build discipline,…read moreconfidence, and self-defense skills. We found California School of Martial Arts, and I was very impressed with the entire experience. It was a pleasure speaking with the head instructor -- he was extremely friendly, professional, and welcoming. The school has a very positive atmosphere, and everything appears to be organized at a high professional level. I can confidently say this is an excellent school for children and families who are looking not only for martial arts training, but also for discipline, respect, confidence, and personal growth. I would definitely recommend this school to other parents and families. Parent Igor Yun

    A great family run business for kids of all ages to learn martial arts. We took a trial class here…read moreof the TK class and my son had a blast participating in the course. They had a lot of different obstacles set up that help to not only burn off energy for high energy little kids, but also helps them to learn how to better coordinate their body by kicking things the right way, jumping over things, and rolling safely. On top of this, they are being taught the values of listening, focusing, and respecting authorities. Class is twice a week and the students collect different colored stickers as they learn new skills. After all stickers have been collected, they get to test to see if they are ready to move up to the next belt color (every 2 months if you regularly attend). It felt like a family environment with even the parent of the different students knowing one another and being friendly in conversation. A great business that I would recommend!

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    Evolve Training Center

    Evolve Training Center

    5.0
    (186 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Our experience with Evolve Training Center has been nothing short of amazing. Since my daughter…read morestarted training, I've seen such a positive change in her confidence, discipline, and self-esteem. Coach Mark has created a welcoming, supportive environment where she feels encouraged to learn and grow every step of the way. Not only is she learning valuable self-defense skills, but she's also developing confidence that carries over into her everyday life. Knowing she has the ability to protect herself while building respect, resilience, and determination gives me incredible peace of mind. The entire team genuinely cares about their students and treats everyone like family. I highly recommend Evolve Training Center to any parent looking for a place where their child can build confidence, learn practical self-defense, and be part of a positive community. Thank you, Evolve, for making such a meaningful impact on my daughter's life!

    I've been training at Evolve Training Center for three years, and switching here was one of the…read morebest decisions I've made in my Jiu Jitsu journey. I came in as a brown belt specifically to train under Coach J Janero. His lineage through Rickson Gracie and the Ribeiro brothers resonated deeply with me since I started my journey under Kron Gracie. Making a move at that level is not easy. You do not change academies unless you are looking for something real. What I found at Evolve was next level coaching. Coach J genuinely cares about his students. He does not run a one size fits all system. He studies you. He understands how you move, where your gaps are, and how to refine your game. That level of individualized attention is rare. You feel seen, not processed. Training with J and Jane, who is also an incredible black belt and coach, has completely transformed my Jiu Jitsu. Their focus on efficiency, precision, and longevity is huge for me. I am in my 40s and I want to train into my 50s and 60s. They teach you how to push hard while staying smart. The culture is serious, technical, and supportive. If you care about growth and long term development, this is the place.

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    Motion Fitness & Martial Arts

    Motion Fitness & Martial Arts

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    When we started taking classes at Motion, we were total beginners. Like, we were lucky if we took…read morethe dogs for more than a 20 minute walk and we accidentally found the place because we were hunting for Vietnamese sandwiches .. those type of beginners. Good thing we lucked out and ended up at Motion FMA! She was interested in taking Jiu Jitsu, and he was interested in taking Muay Thai. So, like any commitment-phobic people, we bribed each other into taking both classes. (Yes, they have both! And now more!) The BJJ classes are well-structured with both drills and sparring, extremely practical, and definitely did not need us to already be hella fit just to get started. The Muay Thai classes are great for cardio and, let's face it, some serious frustration-management ("f***in boss!" LOL). Everyone else in the classes is also super welcoming, which definitely makes it easier to start something new, as well as says a lot about the community they've built. We were super stoked when they started the Stick Mobility classes, and have now been trying to get everyone and their moms to join us. We tell them, it's like fun yoga, with the after-feeling of a massage, set to 80s music. The great thing about Martin and Jyn is that they really know how to adjust the teaching based on your learning style, experience, and ability. We found that in all their classes, we were having a great time learning while getting a hell of a workout in. We highly recommend Motion FMA for anyone looking to make the move from couch *potato* to having a *grape* time getting your fitness on with some awesome folks!

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