I started taking the Krav Maga classes because I could take a class at the same time my 10-year-old…read moreson was taking the kid's Krav class. It allowed me to get an extra hour of a workout in during the week and now I'm hooked! Krav is a real world self-defense that makes me feel strong and prepares me for real life situations. ASD also offers many other classes and so many talented instructors! Coach Shayne has been a big influence on myself and my husband. He continues to help us learn proper fighting techniques. Andrea is an awesome coach who continues to amaze us! Amit, Troy, Chris, Sergey, Marziya, and Jason have all taught me so much in Krav. Ilya's Hyrox and Fighter Flow classes are fun and a great workout! He also has a cook book that explains easy and healthy recipes! Manny's Boot Camp/kickboxing classes are always intense and will leave you sore. James' DEKA class was creative, hard and definitely worth a try! My son has enjoyed the Kids Krav classes....thank you James, Andrea, Anh and Marziya for teaching the big group of kids! I love watching him come home and practice and share what he learned. We often compare what we are all doing in class during the week. I can't forget Neal, the owner! And Carrie at the front desk! They always make us feel welcome and at home! I joined the Locked In For Summer Challenge that they organized at ASD. It has helped me stay focused on my nutrition and fitness goals. And has helped me meet some new friends! Overall, ASD is a super special place. I'm so glad my family found it and I'd recommend it to anyone interested!

I came to this gym on their trial period, and I have to say, they are VERY generous with the 2-week…read morefree trial, which is honestly pretty rare! What I really liked about this gym was the variety of classes they offer. You can try different types of workouts and figure out what you enjoy without having to commit right away. They also let you borrow gloves and other equipment for free during the trial classes, which I thought was a really nice touch. I ended up trying the HIIT and DEKA classes, which were my favorites, and most of the coaches I had were really great. Unfortunately, my experience with one of the kickboxing classes wasn't as good. I specifically asked multiple times beforehand if it was okay that I was a complete beginner, and I was told that it was totally fine. However, when I showed up, pretty much everyone else already knew what they were doing, so I naturally felt a little intimidated. I also wasn't given much guidance despite being a first-timer. What really bothered me was that the coach called me "silly" when I wasn't able to follow the instructions. I understand that a fast-paced class can be challenging for beginners, but I didn't think making fun of someone who was trying something for the first time was appropriate, and it definitely put a damper on the experience. One other thing I wish they had was a proper locker room or changing area. They have gender-neutral bathrooms, but they didn't feel clean or comfortable enough to change clothes in, especially if you're coming straight from work. I really liked the variety of classes and the generous trial period, and most of my experiences with the coaches were positive. I just wish the beginner experience was a little more welcoming and that they had a better space for changing.

I love this place. Not overcrowded, supportive and inspiring environment. My son loves it too! He…read moreis always happy after a class.

One of the best parts of my day is my martial arts journey at Santa Clara Kenpo. I have been at…read morethe school over five years, and it's the best martial arts school I have ever attended. It has a warm family atmosphere with highly knowledgeable instructors. I had started martial arts at a very young age and had been in and out of it through my teens and early 20's. Twenty-five years later, when I decided that I needed to think more about my health, I knew that running on a treadmill wasn't for me. I decided to resume my martial arts journey and found a home at Santa Clara Kenpo.

My daughter and I have been a part of this school for more than 4 years…read more We are brown and brown 1 belts now. I am super happy that I decided to start learning martial arts at 37. It was one of my dreams. My husband and I are glad that our daughter has a community to learn from and grow. I hope she will be a black belt one day and won't stop. It is not about achievements or sport in general, it is about inspiration to be successful in life. The teachers in the Santa Clara school are amazing and dedicated, supportive, and strict when it is needed. Highly recommend! If you are serious and want to learn, and do not seek a quick result. It is a path.

I remember doing some Black Belt training there a couple weeks before 2nd degree test on May 2018…read more It was a fun experience training there, along with the old Campbell school (massive fan installed on ceiling) a couple months before June 2016 test. I did not remember much, though we did our Choo Moo 4 and West Coast Forms outside in the back (we had to memorize our rows and columns to avoid ruining the black belt show when we perform). I also made some new friends while training. One of them was Leslie representing Berryessa team, a cool and energetic fellow. We both tested for the same belts.

Our son has been going to Kimoo Martial Arts for several years now (he's now a purple belt) and we…read moreall highly recommend! He has tae kwon do classes three days per week and really enjoys it. Master Huang and Master Louie really care for the students and we appreciate the family/community feel.

our children went to taekwondo twice a week. Professional approach to children, they really liked…read moreattending and looked forward to night classes. I recommend!

Paid for 3 months packaged used for 1 month and put membership on pause for 2 months until August…read more19. Never came after vacation and I got charged again for 2 more months without email receipt etc. Called 3 times for a refund and no call back.

Located near Korea-town Santa Clara, this a great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy! Head instructor…read moreJustin "the machine" Holder shares his years of experience along with founder Ralph Gracie and gym owner Dorian. They offer an easy to follow teaching curriculum: RGSJ modular curriculum, which provides 10 courses. Great environment for beginners, women, and children's classes, as well as training for advanced students (on their way to Black Belt! Boxing instructions and advanced no-Gi training.

My friend and I attended a class as drop ins. As white belts, we both learned a lot from other…read morestudents. All very polite, humble and skillful. Sensei Nakano was very welcoming towards us. Definitely coming back to train more often!!

Nakano Judo Academy is a great dojo to learn to judo. The Bay Area is lucky to have Sensei Nakano,…read morea well known and decorated judoka. This is the best place to learn judo and there is also priority on safety, since we drill the form and falling techniques each class. There are also strength and conditioning classes that have HIIT training, which I highly recommend for fitness. I joined because I moved to the South Bay area and was thrilled to find Nakano Judo. I didn't have the opportunity to do it while I was young though I was always a fan watching it on the Olympics. Judo improved quality of life for me in the Bay Area and continues to improve my physical and mental health. Everyone is very welcoming and friendly here. We all help each other learn and improve our techniques with sensei's expert teaching style. If you are thinking about joining and learning judo, just do it and give it a try. All ages are welcome and there is option to observe and do a trial class. See you on the mat! I recently went on the annual Japanese judo tour and it was an incredible experience getting to observe and train at top universities in Japan and at the Kodokan, the birthplace of judo. It was an incredible privilege to see and learn from famous judoka guests at the different world class universities and Kodokan, like Joshiro Maruyama, Ryunosuke Haga, Takeshi Sasaki, Ken Oyoshii, Keiji Suzuki, Michihiro Omigawa, and Ashida Shoki (Assy Judo), just to name a few.. There were so many judo stars during the judo trip and they are great examples as human beings too. The trip that sensei Nakano leads is a great opportunity to meet judoka from Japan and around the world, as well as experience Japanese culture and food. You won't find this kind of experience elsewhere. Sensei Nakano also has a youtube channel, where you can refresh on the techniques you learned and a few watch lot of judo content. Guests come from Japan and around the world to teach or train, so it's a great opportunity to connect with others this way too.

I cannot recommend KravZone highly enough, especially for parents looking to enroll their children…read morein Krav Maga classes. My experience with their kids' program has been nothing short of exceptional, hats off to the incredible instructor, Travis! From day one, it was evident that Travis was not only highly skilled in Krav Maga but also knew the knack of teaching and working with children. Whether a child was struggling with a technique or excelling at it, Travis was present very watchfully, providing guidance, support, and positive reinforcement. One of the things that stood out to me the most was Travis's ability to create a supportive and encouraging environment for the kids. Moreover, he has a unique talent for breaking down complex techniques into simple, easy-to-understand steps, making it accessible and observable for children of all skill levels. What stood out to me in particular was his own values, principles and attitude which in my opinion are of paramount importance especially while teaching life skills to others. Beyond his technical expertise, Travis also instilled important values such as team work, discipline, respect, and self-confidence in the children. Through his teaching, my child not only gained valuable self-defense skills but also developed a sense of empowerment and self-assurance that extends beyond the mat. Beth, who is also an instructor and helps with the front desk, is extremely patient and helpful with any questions and a great teacher herself from the classes I've observed! If you're considering enrolling your child in Krav Maga classes, look no further than Krav Zone!

Fantastic gym with some of hands-down the experienced and qualified martial arts experts I've ever…read moretrained with. There's punching bag/fitness classes for cardio + strength, or contact kickboxing & krav maga classes for self defense and sparring. If you're new, I definitely recommend starting with some of the beginner level classes to learn the basics. This gym is also very welcoming to women, with women's-only classes, a wonderful female instructor (Beth), and always lots of ladies attending every class.

Wish I had found this place sooner! I have trained ring style muay thai before I came here... and…read morehonestly this is authentic and original as you can get. It's like what a real old school gym is like - no classes... you walk in and warm up and the Kru and Sr. Instructors come up to you and provide you with one on one instruction. Honestly, if your goal focus is to compete then this is NOT the gym for you - not saying there is anything wrong with training to compete - but this gym isn't for that! But if you want to sharpen your ring technique - in addition to going to where ever it is that you train now - then by all means come here and learn this style. But like i said... if your sole purpose for training is to compete, Muay Thai Academy is not the gym that will be out there trying to get to fights. Here we focus more on techniques that are more applicable to real life, self-defense, protection, law enforcement, etc - but with the Muay Thai twist to it. So what I am saying is.... Muay Thai Academy is very welcoming with a team of experienced instructors that you won't find anywhere else. I wanted a place that kept the authenticity and integrity of Muay Thai and I found it here.

With so many McDojos and ridiculous UFC-wannabe gyms in the South Bay, the Muay Thai Academy truly…read moreis something different. There is a reason people have come from around the globe to seek instruction here -- it's just that unique. While 'Muay Thai' is in the name of the school, it is merely the foundation of the principle art taught here: Close Quarters Combat. Close Quarters Combat is a combination of several martial arts (old style Muay Thai known as Muay Chao Chur, the military style known as Ledrit, as well as Boar Bando and Kalaripayat, a Burmese and Indian Combat Art) and is designed for street applications: law enforcement, VIP Protection, multiple opponent, military, and self defense. They can teach "ring style" as well, but sport/competition is less of a focus here. In addition to hand-to-hand combat, bladed and stick weapons training are also available. Instruction takes place in a free-form, semi-private format. With the exception of a conditioning class here and there, there isn't a structured class setting like you'll find at other gyms. The Academy is open from 5pm to 9:30, M-Th and late Saturday morning/afternoon, and you can go in any time during those hours and train for as long as you'd like or can handle. Instructors and Junior Instructors walk the floor, answer questions, setup drills, and help you work through techniques on an individual basis, then let you try them out on your own or with others. The Instructors are all top notch, have been working together for years, yet still have varied backgrounds and unique methods of teaching. Collectively, the knowledge they can impart is unmatched in any martial arts school in the area. I've trained here for the last several years off and on (my hectic work/travel schedule and frequent basketball-related injuries keep me from going as regularly as I'd like) and can't recommend it enough if you're a self-motivated, hard-working individual looking for unique, personalized martial arts training with street-applicable, self-defense focus from some of the most experienced combat technicians around. It is a real privilege to live in the same vicinity as this school.

Silicon Valley Judo is awesome for kids and adults alike! The senseis are amazing, and the…read morecommunity they foster is very warm and welcoming too. Highly recommend!!

Very few things warm my heart more than stepping into the Silicon Valley Judo dojo, especially if…read moreit's to see some of our favorite people on planet Earth. SVJ is a place of learning and testing knowledge of biomechanics, leverage, philosophy, and most importantly FUN! Sensei Lorne is warm, funny, and provides masterful explanation of judo techniques complete with expert tips, finesse, & nuances. With my own eyes, I've witnessed gangly kids and novice adults grow into accomplished black belts. Grit is something that many learn on the SVJ mat. There is a deep sense of fulfillment in helping others develop confidence, achieve self-mastery, and find raucous camaraderie! I've certainly benefited. Been going there for almost 2 decades and will be there Saturday! It's always an epic time! I highly recommend checking it out and doing a class! Hoorah!

Amazing beginner experience at this gym. I did their day pass, everyone was super helpful and that…read moremade me get a membership same week. Highly recommend this to all levels.

Went to one class here and was instantly hooked. Very friendly environment for beginners. All the…read morecoaches were very helpful and super educated in the art of Muay Thai. Come here if you ever want to start Muay Thai, no regrets at all.