GREAT THINGS START FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS! Very grateful to have found this place! Just looking for an activity for my energetic toddler who was at that time just turned 3. Distance wise from home was at first my consideration but you best believe, this place far exceeds my expectations. From the Trial/Introductory Class, best experience! Staff are all amazing. Ms. Tanya and Ms. Marlet at front desk - superb customer service and best cheerleaders! First encounter with Mr. Manuk. Great! Very welcoming! In my heart i knew that i don't need to search and do another trial class elsewhere. Mr. Manuk has this undeniable charm with kids. I genuinely appreciate the time, patience, and energy invested in helping, my son, Datu learn and grow. Both Master Manuk and Mr. David are patient, encouraging, and know how to motivate the kids while still keeping it fun. Bejanian Martial Arts gives opportunity for kids to meet and make new friends while learning valuable skills in an enjoyable setting. This is the kind of place that parents feel good about! No doubt. Day 1 to date, we have seen such big improvement with our son. The continuous building of his confidence, focus, and discipline. This place has a really positive atmosphere, and it feels like a community. Family!!! -- highly recommend to any parents looking for a great martial arts school! My son loves Bejanian Martial Arts! He actually asks everyday now if he has Karate school. He loves attending the class. My husband and I are truly grateful. Just positive experiences here!!! Kudos! Carren & Adrian (Datu's parents) read more

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Our three year old is in the Tiny Tigers program. Master Manuk is AMAZING with the kids. He perfectly walks a fine line between being stern/demanding and being a lovable teddy bear. He brings the best out of all the kids. read more

What an amazing find. The instructors and staff are amazing and genuinely care to teach not only karate but overall discipline, character, and respect. My daughter wasn't too sure about it but now loves it and can't wait for class. Thank you! read more

Best coaches and experience for the kids. If you want ti have a self esteem child this is the right place. Amazing and dedicated team will do everything to help the kids get better and get the confidence they deserve in the future. Master Manuk is an amazing coach. The whole team is above and beyond. Special thanks to Mrs Tania also for helping us every single day. Highly recommend this place. read more

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My son has been attending Bejanian Martial Arts for almost 2 years, and it has been such a positive experience! The instructors are not only skilled but also patient, encouraging, and great role models for the kids. Master Manuk is not only an amazing martial artist but also a wonderful teacher and mentor. He has been a great leader for my son, teaching discipline, respect, and focus while keeping the classes fun and engaging. I've noticed huge improvements in my son's confidence, focus, and discipline since starting here. The classes are well-structured, fun, and challenging, and they always keep the kids motivated. What I love most is the supportive community--everyone feels welcome, and the environment is respectful and uplifting. I'm so grateful we found this place. If you're looking for a martial arts school that truly cares about kids' growth both on and off the mat, I highly recommend Bejanian Martial Arts. read more

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I'm the typical LA mom who does too much. Before my babies could even hold their heads up, I had them enrolled in music and then gymnastics, ballet, jazz, music, ukulele, art -- even karate at a different studio. And at all of them, kids were led through the motions and had fun but they were not really challenged. This place is different. Here, kids are expected to focus, to work through frustration, and to build real discipline -- not just participate. They're not just entertained; they're expected to grow from the inside out. Master Manuk and Mr. David are firm but encouraging. Some places instructors take misbehavior personally or let their own ego get in the way. It's not like that here. Their focus is on building character, not control. In a full class of five-year-olds, I watched my girl struggle with a simple two-footed jump. She was frustrated because it should have been easy -- jump off and land on two feet -- but she couldn't help herself from hopping one foot at a time. It was so small, so basic -- everyone else could do it and she wasn't getting it and that's exactly why it frustrated her. She tried to skip it, tried to hide behind others when they did it, even tried to strategically time snail-speed bathroom breaks to try to skip the whole thing altogether. Master Manuk noticed. Every time. And without embarrassing her, without calling her out or making a scene, he stayed firm. He pushed her - not to break her, but to get her to believe in herself. She was visibly frustrated but he remained steady and refused to lower the expectation he knew she could meet. That kind of attention from an instructor in a full class -- that refusal to overlook the small struggles when it's easier just to move onto the next thing -- is rare. And it's the difference between a place where kids learn a few skills and a place where they build resilience. It's not cheap. As a single parent, I've had to move things around to make it work. But I do -- because this place is helping my kids grow. They're learning confidence, discipline, and pride they can carry with them and it's a serious, lasting foundation, not just another kid's activity. Lastly, I want to add that we've only been to the Glendale location, when I'm out with the kids before/after a class and they are in their uniform, random people come up to me and say they went to the same karate school when they were kids -- and they speak about it fondly. read more

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Bejanian Martial Arts is an excellent place to learn Martial Arts. My daughter has been coming here for Karate classes since she was 4 yo (7 now) and the instructors, and classes have built up her confidence and discipline. Instructors keep a perfect balance of discipline and encouragement to push forward and excel, while maintaining great care and sensitivity towards the younger students. Monthly camps allow the kids to engage in fun physical activities, board breaking and life lessons that will help them towards a healthy and successful life. This amazing dojo not only focuses on physical training but also on instilling ethics and respect while providing plenty of opportunities for growth. I highly recommend this dojo to anyone interested in martial arts! read more

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Our son has been coming here for almost a year, and we couldn't be happier! We love that the classes teach discipline and respect in addition to the skills - highly recommend!! read more

I am so happy that I found Bajanian Martial Arts! The instructors are so good with the kids. My daughter is so happy to go anytime she has a class! I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

My wife and I are extremely happy with the discipline, training and support that Bejanian Martial Arts provides for my child. My child has been attending for about a year now and we have seen a lot of growth and definitely recommend it to all parents who have young children. Not only do they train in martial arts, but have a 5-10 min discussion about respecting and loving their parents. They also have frequent training camps for a fun filled day with training and movie with the peers. My son enjoys them. Special thanks to Master Manuk for being an amazing teacher and trainer. read more

I can't say enough good things about Bejanian Martial Arts! From the moment I walked in, we were welcomed like family. The instructors are incredibly skilled, patient, and passionate about teaching. They focus not just on techniques but also on discipline, confidence, and respect. The classes are well-structured, offering a great balance of karate training, and self-defense. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced martial artist, they make sure you're constantly improving. What I love most is the positive environment, how there is no disrespect whether my kid is doing the techniques, bad or good. If you're looking for a top-notch karate school, I highly recommend checking out Bejanian Martial Arts!! read more

If you are looking for a martial arts school that offers a comprehensive training program, excellent facilities, and top-notch instruction, look no further than Bejanian martial arts. From the moment you step inside, you can feel the positive and welcoming atmosphere that permeates throughout the school. But what really sets Bejanian martial arts apart from other schools is the incredible teaching abilities of Master Manuk. His passion for martial arts is infectious, and he is dedicated to helping his students achieve their full potential. His knowledge and expertise in various martial arts styles are simply unmatched, and his ability to convey this knowledge to his students is truly remarkable. Master Manuk is not only an expert instructor but also an excellent role model for his students. He is patient, kind, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that each and every student is making progress and feeling confident in their abilities. In addition to Master Manuk's expertise, the facilities at Bejanian martial arts are state-of-the-art, providing students with a safe and comfortable training environment. The classes are well-structured and cater to students of all skill levels, ensuring that everyone feels challenged and engaged. Overall, I cannot recommend Bejanian martial arts and Master Manuk highly enough. If you are looking for a martial arts school that will help you achieve your goals, both physically and mentally, this is the place to be. You will not be disappointed! read more

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If you are interested in learning patience, discipline and some cool movements and techniques for your child, register in Bejanian Martial Arts classes. You will not be disappointed. Our 6 year old son has been attending class for about a 6 mounts, and I am thoroughly impressed with his physical developments, mental focus and interest in improvement. He loves Master Manouk and has the utmost respect for him and all other instructors. I can honestly say with the upmost confidence that Master Manouk is a phenomenal teacher of not only martial arts, but working with kids of all ages!! This is a great experience for kids. I am really impressed with All Masters and instructors , their demeanor and positive influence. They say you can't build a culture- you grow it, and this is absolutely a positive and constructive culture for all kids. read more

We have been a part of this wonderful community for a couple of months now. My son is autistic, so finding a place that would be patient and understanding was extremely important to me. When I tell you I found the perfect place for my autistic son, I have found it here. The entire staff has been extremely kind, patient, understanding, and supportive from the moment we stepped foot here. My son looks forward to his class each time, and he has gained a tremendous amount of discipline and strength. Master Manuk is extremely talented and the patience that he has for his students is beautiful. I am grateful as a mother to have found such an incredible place. I strongly recommend Bejanian Martial Arts, especially for my autism family community! read more

My 7 year old enjoys coming here very much! The Instructors are great. They are very patient and helpful to the kids. I would definitely recommend bringing you kids here to learn self defense as well as respect and confidence. read more

I love bringing my daughter Ella and my Neice Adana to your team. Mr. George is such a gem. He's a wonderful teacher and gives the kids such great advice about life and school. I'm starting to see a good change in my daughters behavior. Thank you. Adelina Nazaryan read more

I've been bringing my son here for a few years now and I'm beyond content with his progress and life disciplines he's kesrned. First of all, this is and has been an established and respected martial arts school for many years and that's crucial because it upholds its reputation by being consistent with its program. Second, this isn't just about learning martial arts and forms. Instructors teach students how to be respectful and treat others accordingly, learning to build confidence, patience, gratitude, honesty and integrity in everyday life. I witness this by being in the class, listening to how they speak and deliver their message with the greatest impact. I strongly recommend any parent out there to consider bringing heir child here. You've got nothing to lose but incredible amount to gain!!! read more

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We are blessed and honored to have our kids be apart of Bejanian Martial Arts. If I had the chance to give 10 Stars I would. They provide and teach clarity, self defense ,discipline, rules of life, responsibility and most Importantly Respect. Master Varouj and Master Manuk and the staff have welcomed our children like there own with open arms. I have been bringing my kids here for about 2 years and I will continue to bring my kids as long as they are around. My kids love coming twice a week and enjoy every moment of it. Lastly they have created Saturday Camps about twice a month for 4 hours each time which teaches them social skills, making new friends, and getting them involved in different types activities. Honestly I recommend them to everyone I promise you they make a difference in our children's lives. Thank You for all that you guys do. read more

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I am so happy that my son had a chance to meet this professionals! This place makes our kids better, more respectful, disciplined, and most importantly stronger and confident! Such an important cultural value! Thank you for your work and effort dear Masters The staff is always so nice, friendly and welcoming. Also we love the camps arranged on weekends, which give the kids unforgettable childhood memories read more

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Caring front desk. Phenomenal master Manuk. My son has zero refusal behavior here. Follows all rules and learns so much life lessons. Just a few months in and I see my toddler matured up. This is the best thing ever happened to us. I always leave with tears of joy. Thank you for all you do. Whatever I write isn't enough. read more

They are the best! Highly recommend for kids all ages. Not only helps with physical strength, but also mental and discipline. It's done so much for my son and also helped propel his confidence into doing many more challenges. read more

Bejanian Martial Arts has been the best experience for my children. Master Manuk is one of the kindest instructors I have ever come across. He manages to be kind and caring yet encouraging and strict at the same time. My kids love him and they look up to him! The whole staff is great. Everyone is so welcoming when we arrive and you can tell they truly care for their students. Can't wait for many more years for my kids here! read more

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Love Bejanian martial arts! My son has been going there for 4 years and we're extremely happy with their professionalism, their accommodations during the pandemic lockdowns, the programs, and the instructors. Master Manuk, Madeline and Alec are all wonderful, professional instructors, and very loving towards the kids. They not only teach martial arts but make it a point to instill values, respect and confidence in all the kids. It's a Great place for any kid to spend their school hours at. read more

Not even sure how to start to express how much I love this place. It's not just an activity for my boys but the life lessons and values taught. I feel so lucky to have found a place with such balance for my kids. While they are learning karate and how to defend themselves one day. They also go out of their way from Master Manuk to Mister Alec to teach my sons about discipline, honor and to respect others. As a mother that is absolutely priceless for me. In a short period of time I have seen a huge difference in my boys confidence and knowing when and how to "fight". They are excited before each class and nice and exhausted on the ride home! Oh and the wonderful and knowledgeable ladies in the office are just as incredible. Made us feel like family from day one! I would recommend them 10000%!!! read more

This is my top favorite martial art school. My son loves everyone here, he accomplished so many goals in here. It has been more than 2 years we attend this school and i have 0 regret. I do highly recommend everyone who is interested in marshal art, karate, self defense check this school out. They have location in Glendale and in North Hollywood read more

My son Adrian Jones loves Bejanian Martial Arts school. Adrian is stronger and more playful after a few classes. Most importantly, Adrian develops friends and Adrian learns social skills. Master Manuk is an amazing teacher. Master Manuk teaches the children physical strength and discipline. Bejanian Martial Arts school encourages children to be away from digital video games. I highly recommend this school. From: Lisa & Jeff Jones read more

We love bejanian!!! The best of the best! It's a no brainer - send your kids!! You will NOT regret it!!

We started at the Glendale center in September with our eldest as a white belt and our younger one as a Tiny Tiger. Our older son (6 years old) immediately fell in love with the place. The lessons are very well structured and all the children cooperative. Master Manuk does an excellent job encouraging each child and ensuring that they are attempting to strive for their best. When our son finally had the opportunity to test as a yellow belt, he took it extremely seriously and wanted to make sure to impress both Master Varouj and Master Manuk. Our younger son (3 years old) was very shy from the get go - in fact the first month we just spent watching on the side line. I was a bit discouraged that he would just never show interest in karate. Ms. Tanya, who sits up front, was so incredibly sincere. She assured us that we should keep coming, as often as we could, and he will eventually show interest. I am so glad that we continued as my little Tiny Tiger is now a yellow striped belt. As yellow belts, we as parents are no longer allowed to watch them as their training becomes more focused and they begin to learn more sophisticated lessons. It is great seeing the continued enthusiasm. One day I was sitting watching my son's class and the students from the higher belt classes came in and started to shake everyones' hands. I was so impressed as to the level of discipline and I am looking forward to the day that my boys strive to that level. Additionally, they have these amazing Saturday camps which my boys have really enjoyed attending. It is an additional fee per camp but they offer food, activities, and a movie to watch. I think it's great that the kids get to see one another and bond further. I highly recommend Bejanian Martial Arts in Glendale! You will not regret signing up your child. read more

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My son started Tiny Tigers program 2 months ago and he absolutely loves it and we (parents) do too! Master Manuk is such a great teacher who knows how to engage little kids and they listen to him, he is also funny and kids love him. At Benjanian Martial Arts kids are taught discipline and core values, and since my son started the classes, his behavior at home and at school became much better! read more

We have been bringing our son here since he turned 3 years old and it is the best thing we've done for him! Not only is the staff amazing and always so kind but Master Manuk is the best role model for these kids! The discipline, family values and self confidence taught by Master Manuk and the other instructors is something that will always help our son in his social and academic endeavors. read more

Our daughter has been a member of Bejanian Martial arts for a year now. She started as a white belt for the tiny tigers and is biw close to getting her yellow belt. She loves Master Manuk. He is really great with the kids. He has a lot of patience and he does discipline them. He is very firm that it is important to listen always and follow directions. I love how they constantly remind the children to always be respectful and follow the rules and listen. Ms. Tanya is such a sweetheart. She always has a smile in her face and always greets you with a hug. She really makes you feel like its a family. We highly recommend this Karate studio! read more

This studio has been an amazing experience for our entire family. The staff is extremely caring and kind. The instructors do a great job instilling confidence and discipline to our rambunctious kids. We have our two boys enrolled and they continually look forward to coming to class. Even at home and school they talk about how awesome karate is. We're truly grateful for everything Bejanian Martial Arts has done for our boys. read more

I like to bring my son this studio, he learns there not only a self defence, but also a self confident, and self awareness. The staff is nice and friendly. read more

Bejanyan martial arts is a wonderful place for kids every age group. The team is very professional. Master Manuk is an excellent instructor and a role model for his students. My son enjoys his classes with Master Manuk. It's a perfect place for him to learn discipline, become more confident and be respectful towards others. read more

We absolutely love this place. It's a great school for our son to learn how to protect, discipline himself and to be respectful to others. From the facility to the staff, it's a top-notch operation. The kids learn valuable skills while having fun and they get a great workout. Mr. Manuk and Mr. Varouj are perhaps the best all-around instructors we have seen in our professional and personal experiences. No doubt we made the best choice for our son. He loves going to class & always comes out with a big smile on his face. What more can a parent ask for! Thank you Bejanian Martial Arts for your hard work & dedication! read more

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Speechless and out of words but this place changed our lives and is still changing it. Came in for a friend's birthday party and the rest is history. My son loves it! Mr. Manuk is amazing. He doesn't just teach karate, he teaches them Morals, how to respect themselves and others. He builds their inner strength skills and always reminds them that Karate is not about starting a fight, it's about defending yourself and others when needed! The owner and the office manager are beyond amazing!!! Cheers to many more years!! read more

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Looking to enroll your children in martial arts? This place is where to go! They have a great, safe, and fun approach to set up children for success not only in martial arts but life!! The dojo Masters have great passion developing path for healthy, respectful, and discipline individuals! read more

My 5 year old son had a low confidence when meeting new people and couldn't express his anger until we found Mr. Manuk at Bejanian Martial Arts! He's amazing with his students, right away his approach was careful yet obedient with my son and surprisingly my son loved it and looked forward to go back each class. Long story short, 6 months in, my son shows respect towards everyone, thanks us for everything he gets and thanks people when they compliment him, appreciates his toys and our home more then ever and when angry, he speaks out and tells us what he wants! Thank you for creating this successful group for our a healthy and stronger future generation. Highly recommended for ANY age!! Thank read more

This school feels like home! Master Manuk is an amazing sensei, leader and reference. He has a great balance of work, love and discipline. My boy loves him. His classes have taught him not only karate but also respect and empathy. We love this school! Great values. read more

In a nutshell: Not just a place to learn self-defense, but a place to build self-confidence and self-awareness, and to be a part of a community. My 9 y.o. has been going here for over a year. Started out as a newbie, but now a purple belt. He is learning so much here, and this is why... You can go to a place that teaches you how to be respectful to your sensei or to your classmates, but this teaching goes beyond all that and puts you in the position of finding and building respect for ALL those around you: your peers, your master, your parents, your school mates and teachers, the cashier at Ralph's, the homeless guy on the corner, and so on. It's about compassion and respect for everyone. And they not only teach this, they live it. It is run like a family, because it is a family and they treat you as such. Ms. Tanya at the front desk is super sweet and she is like a mom to everyone. My son, I feel, is part of something greater here and he is learning how to build confidence in everything he does. The price is reasonable for the value of education you get, and the classes are scheduled at reasonable hours throughout the week. Totally worth it. We love it here. Oh yeah, beyond just regular classes, they also have a "camp" every few months for about $60 where you can drop off your kid for about 4 hours to do things like break boards and engage in learning activities, but they also have games, eat pizza, and watch movies. My son begs me to sign him up every time they have camp. Four hours of babysitting on a Saturday afternoon? Heck yeah!! And I can drop him off knowing he is in good hands. If you want your kid to really enjoy themselves but also want to be sure they get more than just to be able to take care of him/herself, then this is the place for you. read more