Our kids started going to AMAA since they were 5 yrs. old . Now they are 9 and 12. We used their…read morelearning center which was extremely convenient as kids were picked up from the school directly. They received small snacks and got help with their homework. Later in the day they practiced taekwondo before getting picked up around 6 or 6:30 PM. We love this place and Master Kwak cares about the kids. Both my boys enjoy doing sparring and have participated in many local and national level competitions with a very high success rate. We have also seen increased self confidence in our boys. If you are looking for a safe place for your kids to be picked up from school and participate in TKD recreationally or if you want to take the sport seriously. AMAA is the your spot. Staff and instructors are attentive and friendly. And will be a good role model for your kids. Bottom line: safe, discipline, activity, school pick up/homework, caring staff and instructors under one roof

AMAA is an amazing studio that prioritizes both skill and character building. There is great…read moreleadership and an amazing sense of community here!

Absolutely amazing; love everything about this place. Should have come sooner!…read moreA friend of mine has been coming to GBSV for a while and had been bugging me to join him. Life (and Covid) got in the way and I couldn't make it out until a month ago. I'm kicking myself that I didn't do it sooner! Everyone at GBSV couldn't possibly be nicer, more welcoming, more accommodating, or more supportive. I'm an older guy, almost 60, and they made me feel like family from my first minute there. Coach Luis, Coach Jason, Professor Andre, Duda, everyone ... you're amazing and I love my time there. The owners and staff have done a superb job of building a culture where not only do they take care of everyone and help guide them on their jujitsu journey but the other students are just as helpful and supportive. Every other student I've worked with has helped me get better and I'm very grateful to everyone. I'm still way down on the learning curve but I learn something new every day I'm there and when I leave I can't wait to get back. If you're thinking about trying it, don't hesitate any longer. You will absolutely love it.

I enrolled my son here few years ago but didn't stay longer because he was paired by a taller, not…read morehis age boy then, accidentally stepped on his foot that caused one of his nail ripped off. Prior to that, he was happy coming to jujitsu class, every staff were nice and friendly. They even helped me convinced my son to stay but he was adamant not to comeback. Otherwise, I'd still recommend this place to all Parents.

Incredible place! Going on our second year with this Gym. We have three boys of different ages and…read morethey all love it here. Went to a competitor to see if it's a good fit and it was so loud that all three kids wanted to leave. So loud, I could barely hear the sweet young man manning the front desk in the middle of chaos. A few minutes after leaving, we got a call back from 805 to come see their place. The boys walk in, and in unison said "this place" while Coach cowboy and I were talking. He told them to take their shoes off and join the class. It was "home"... He is more than just a coach. He cares about all his students! When they fall out of line, he cares enough to help the parents get them back in line. He instills discipline, self esteem and values. All the coaches here are amazing! I'm so happy we joined Thank you 805 for making us a part of your family

the owner is extremely unprofessional and displays concerning behavior, specifically regarding…read morewomen and children. this perverted behavior should never occur in this type of establishment ESPECIALLY around children! i would not recommend coming here and i definitely won't be back again. don't let this creep con you into giving him business. extremely disappointed in this disgraceful establishment.

Master Nathan and the instruction team at Dragon Mu Sool Martial Arts provide a such a supportive…read moreand unique atmosphere for the parents and students. It's an exercise for the body of course but they make it an exercise for the mind and for your life in terms of how you can approach life with honor, respect and service. Dragon Mu Sool has been a positive investment in our family.

If you want the best experience in practicing martial arts, this is the place for you! This…read moretraining experience is for the whole family. I have personally trained and so so my kids. The instructors are respectful and amazing teachers. They are welcoming to all levels of experience. If you had the chance to speak to Courtney, she is so helpful and welcoming for your first time at Kuk sool. She is ready to answer all questions. The environment is set up to not only learn respect and self defense but also to form bonds of friendship and family. Kuk sool won is highly recommend, come see why!

Starting Brazilian jiu-jitsu as an adult is pretty intimidating, but my experience at Paragon has…read morebeen awesome and I wish I'd started training much sooner. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and the classes are run in a way that allows people to train seriously but without being too overwhelming to newbies like me. They've created an atmosphere where the training is intense, but everyone checks their ego at the door and both the instructors and students seem interested in helping everyone progress and get better together. If you're interested at all in learning BJJ, do yourself a favor and give it a shot.

Great staff and coaches. My four year old learns a lot of good moves and has fun. Good atmosphere.read more

My son has been at Sky Martial Arts since he was 4 years old and is now a black belt. I truly feel…read morethat Sky has contributed to the respectful, disciplined, confident, and kind person he is today. Thank you so much Sky Martial Arts!

My son has been in the flying tigers program for a little over a year and a half. Hes always…read moreexcited to go, the instructors are very good at keeping the kids engaged, and the class has helped with his focus and discipline in school.

After searching out several studios in our area we found the one we liked the best to be the one…read morehere in our own backyard. Mr. smith had recently opened up his studio in the Woodranch area of Simi Valley. We enrolled our son in May 2018. Since then we have seen him grow in many positive ways. Mr. Smith emphasizes discipline, respect and physical conditioning while still balancing it all with fun. We've been able to meet and bond with other like-minded families. Recently, we've joined as a family and find it to be very rewarding. We consider Mr. Smith to be a excellent role model and mentor to our son as well as to the other students. We would highly recommend anybody considering martial arts or just a disciplined regimen that instills confidence to check out Smith TKD studio here in Simi Valley.

Smith TKD is a wonderful company. They are sorta like an after school teacher for my son, who has…read morelearned obedience and focus and discipline. He has ADD or ADHD and his school teachers have made me really happy because they are saying how much he's changed for the better. Very cool sport, but an even better teaching tool for my son.

Both of my girls takes classes and I have seen amazing growth in both their skills and confidence…read moreoutside of class. They absolutely love karate and can't wait to see their future growth.

I grew up learning Martial Arts myself, so when I was asked to drop by and watch Christian earn his…read morePurple Belt, I jumped on to this opportunity. Tang So Do is a Korean style Martial Arts but this school is no different, the values, tradition, culture and patriotism is integrated in the lessons they teach. Yes, I too learned this way at Shotokan, an Okinawan Karate and has similar instructional styles and practices, that dates back centuries. I've never seen Christian so respectful, measured and focused during his lessons here, he is attentive, laser focused and seems to be breathing and absorbing every aspect of GM Flame's instruction. During my visit, the classroom was full of students, different belt levels and skills but the most important here, is its inclusivity and highly- interactive styles of teaching. The Black Belts are also actively supporting the instruction but having them engage each other in sparring and hand to hand takedowns was enlightening and inspiring to watch. Meanwhile, I hope that they find a better and bigger landscape to teach these skills and practices to our children, they need a bigger space to be able to comprehensively inculcate the skills and talents this school is trying to articulate. Overall, I had fun and watching them engage each other, took me back to my old Shotokan days, where I would do the same routines and still enjoys watching the weapons being used and the tactics that built personal values and self-confidence of our children. Great job, GM Flame .... , I know that our little Christian has a great mentor, sensei and friend, we are confident that he will also grow into a very molded and responsible American warrior as he continue to learn these values!

My daughter and I started self-defense classes with Jen a few weeks ago, and the experience has…read morebeen incredible. I'm thrilled by how much I'm learning and the boost in confidence I feel after every session. The class sizes are perfect, allowing for personalized attention, and Jen is a phenomenal instructor across multiple disciplines. It's wonderful to see my daughter finally find a sport she truly loves--we even have fun practicing together at home! We feel so valued here. Huge thanks to Jen and Casey for such an awesome experience; we're proud to be members of Kraken!

After my kids started showing an interest in Jiu Jitsu from doing some general grappling, we…read morestarted looking for a good place to train -- and we're so glad we found Kraken! My 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter have been training here and absolutely love it. Coach Daniel is amazing with the kids -- he keeps things fun while still teaching discipline and technique. Professor Casey brings such a strong, positive energy to the dojo and really sets the tone for the whole team. Since joining, our experience has been nothing but great. The community is welcoming, the training is top-notch, and we've seen so much growth in both our kids. Highly recommend Kraken to anyone looking for a place to train Jiu jitsu. Side note- they also offer Muay Thai, women's self denfense, taekwondo and they just added an adult MMA class.

Ever fantasized about becoming a Ninja? Now you can actually realize that fantasy…read more I was going to give this academy one star but was afraid Mr. Woodard would hurt me, so I changed the rating. Just kidding! This academy rocks. This is a serious martial arts academy, where you really can learn the traditional ninjutsu / taijutsu art, and continue to grow in the art for a lifetime. That's right, ninjutsu is a great art for people of all ages and stages of physical condition. It helps to be in good athletic condition, but you can be pretty darn dangerous when you're 90, if you continue to train. In fact, Matt Woodard, the academy's shihan, has recently adjusted his program to more closely follow the methods established in Japan by the grand masters. Most of his classes are two hours, but he has a few that are an hour... just in case two hours is a bit much. I've taken other martial arts: Tang Soo Do and Shotokan. I have friends who became advanced at Tae Kwon Do and the ever-popular macho Mixed Martial Arts. Feh. Nothing compares. Yes, there is a reason Ninjutsu artists are banned from MMA competitions. Think of Ninjutsu as Legos. You nail down about 8 basic techniques, then creatively link them together to form an infinite number of moves. Isn't that what "art" is? Yes, the art of creatively causing pain and mayhem. So, here I am, in my 50s and I'm not afraid. No, I'm not going to cruise through Skid Row at midnight. That's just plain stupid. And that's also part of what you learn. In addition to learning how to face-plant a bad guy, you also learn how not to be stupid. Anyway, you learn cool stuff that modernizes the art. Stuff like how to take away a gun or knife from some desperate dumbass. But once you're a black belt (which takes about 3 years), you'll learn the more daunting weapons like the sword and bo staff. In the lower ranks, YES, you learn to throw the ninja stars (shuriken for cry'n out loud!), and to properly use nunchuks, and other cool weapons. Ever thrown somebody with a string? Yep, you can do it. It's all very cool and useful. As a bonus, the Woodards take whomever can afford the time and money, to Japan about twice a year, to work with the grand master. My son and I went to Japan with the academy in August of 2011. It was an unforgettable experience. I had always wanted to go to Japan and this was the ideal way to do it. I didn't train as much as my son did but the training I did do, I still remember. It was also really good to be with a group with the leadership and some members already familiar with the train system, culture, local restaurants, etc., in the Northeastern portions of the Tokyo area. One hidden benefit of going to Japan is affirmation that you have received the best training in the world, via Todai Dojo Ninjutu Academy. At first I was a little apprehensive to be that Ugly American training among a world-wide variety of Ninjutsu students in Japan. My fears were quickly allayed when I realized that I had a better foundation than 90% of the students training in Japan. You can rest assured that this academy is the real thing and that you are being prepared to practice the art, from and among the best in the world. I'd give Todai Dojo 6 stars if: 1) Find a way to open on Friday, even if manned by one of the Instructors In Training, 2) Persuade Mrs. Woodard to teach more. No offense, but it is really cool to have some variety. Hey it took 7 flight instructors before I pieced it all together for my pilot's license. Mrs. Woodard is a fine asset to the academy. Go sign up for an introductory deal at the academy. Ninjutsu is a hard martial art to gain authoritative training in. There's a Mc Dojo on every street corner. This place is different. Matt Woodard is the highest ranked Ninjutsu Shihan in the area... maybe in the USA... and he's RIGHT HERE in Moorpark! Plus, he's really cool. What more could you ask for?

I've been training in different Bujinkan dojos over the years and I really enjoy this one. It is…read morefriendly but what you are taught is serious life skills to defend yourself but on a deeper level - self reflection and transformation. Scott and Pablo are great teachers and they are genuinely super nice people and well worth trying out. They are very knowledgeable and you learn something new and real world effective at every class. There is something very enlightening about the Bujinkan martial arts only to be realized when you seek it. I'm very happy at this dojo and I hope you will find your experience as rewarding as I do.