What started as a free trial ended up being such a positive and rewarding experience for the kids! The instructors are patient, encouraging, and make each class fun while teaching discipline and focus. It's been wonderful to see the kids gain confidence and enjoy learning new skills each week. Definitely recommend checking it out! read more

The folks here have really built a community here and have become such an important part of many family lives. It made me empower myself and others!!! read more

Our 6 year old has been taking lessons here for almost 2yrs now and we have seen such growth boyh physically and mentally from her. We love the staff and everything is so accommodating! read more

Every event hosted by Empower is so well thought out and well planned. Staff members are always so helpful and courteous. Our daughter always have such a great time. Keep up the amazing work! read more

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EMA is great! Both of my kids have come here and all the instructors are extremely caring and supportive.

I signed my daughter up about 2 weeks ago and she loves it here. I love it because it not only teaches them life skills (this week's theme was about confidence) but also focus and respect. I can't wait to see what the future holds for Ava and her journey at Empower Martial Arts. read more

Patient and knowledgeable instructors. Exceptional values being taught through self defense techniques. Lots of fun events and activities for kids. Overall a great experience for kids. read more

love the community and amazing people at Empower! love how they teach portant concepts to learn for life!

Best martial arts dojo around by far. Excellent for children, teens and adults alike. Its activities comprise not only the physical part but also focus on life skill's especially for the young generations. read more

love the teachers and their energy. The Dojo is also great ! They teach valueable life lessons and discipline :)

We have both boys enrolled, and they absolutely love everything about Empower Martial Arts!

What an amazing place to take kids for not only Marital Arts but also to learn basic manners and life lessons. Taking my elder son since last 9 years and he is loving his journey here at Empower Martial Arts! read more

Empower Martial Arts exceeded expectations with their Minecraft-themed birthday party for our 8 year old boys. Team's hard work and attention to detail were impressive be it: - Creative custom decorations - Engaging martial arts and Minecraft games - Seamless setup to cleanup - Spotless and organized facility - Enthusiastic and energetic team members Our boys and their friends had a blast! This was our second year with Empower, and we look forward to more celebrations! Highly recommended! read more

Both my child (6 years) and I (4 years) train here and absolutely love it! The instructors are amazing--super encouraging, patient, and fun. My kid has gained so much confidence and focus, and I've gotten stronger and more disciplined too. The community feels like family, and they do a great job making everyone feel welcome. Highly recommend Empower Martial Arts! read more

I went with friends to their women's self defense class. It was terrific as it was not theoretical but actual hands-on training for all the defensive moves. It gave me a lot of information on how to assess a situation and not find yourself helpless in any uncomfortable situation. Thank you to the team! read more

My whole family loves to train at Empower. The staff and instructors are consistently warm, friendly, and caring, while still providing challenging curriculum and rigorous standards. read more

Empower Martial Arts isn't just a martial arts studio; it's a vibrant community where families come together to grow stronger, both physically and mentally. Empower offers a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. They offer variety of programs for all age groups blending martial arts techniques with life skills. I have seen my boys improve in Martial Arts over the years and I could confidently say that the staff here are not just instructors; they're mentors who are dedicated to care and nurture their students' skills & fostering in them a sense of belonging and mutual respect. What truly sets Empower apart is their commitment to giving back to the community. Through various events and volunteer initiatives, they serve as the heart of Dublin city, empowering not only their students but also parents, schools, and the broader community. Whether it's organizing self-defense workshops for women, hosting special events like parents night out, family picnic etc., donating or partnering with local public schools, EMPOWER consistently demonstrates their dedication to making a positive impact beyond the dojo walls. If you're looking for a place where your entire family can grow stronger together look no further than Empower Martial Arts. Please give it a try. read more

Good place to learn self defence To make kids motivated , activities other than classes motivates my kid up all time. always ready to go class because of friendly faculty read more

Our son has been going to Empower Martial Arts for over 2 years now. EMA has the friendliest staff that you'd ever come across, instructors as well as reception. They have a pretty intuitive app which makes managing schedules a breeze. They have started hosting birthday parties as well, and we were the lucky few who got to get an early taste of it. Their party hosting skills are legendary to say the least; all the way from the structured playtime for the kids on the mat, right to the detailed themed decorations. They go above and beyond in anything they do. Our son loves EMA, and so do we! read more

Five stars does not say enough! Empower Martial Arts did a lesson with our preschool students. Our students are ages 3 to 5 years and it was the first time taking a martial arts class. All of my students loved the lesson, it was very hands-on. Instructor Brennan was full of energy and was very passionate about marital arts. He gave all the student encouragement and taught them about respect. We are incredibly thankful for this opportunity. read more

Empower Martial Arts - Martial Arts Near Me - Dublin, California

Clean facility, nice open space and super knowledgeable instructors. They are very patient and work really well with the kids. Pricing is reasonable and I also love the family owned aspect. There seems to be a great culture here that fosters positivity and real care/growth for all their students. read more

We love this place my daughter is going there from 2 years and learning so many things Instructions are so good and friendly read more

Both my kids have been going here since last couple of years. The instructors are amazing and both the kids have learnt and advanced really well. The also enjoy in house tournaments. I would highly recommend Empower Martial arts to all those parents who are looking for martial arts classes for their kids. read more

Empower Martial Arts - Martial Arts Near Me - Dublin, California

Family-oriented, positive & safe atmosphere. Kids develop character, discipline & several positive traits. Trainers truly care about the kids. Have fun. read more

My son did a trial here about six months ago. The studio is well kept and a good size. Everyone was very nice and answered all my questions. Whether this place works for you depends on what you are looking for. From what I got out of our trial, your child can earn a stripe for their belt every week here - somewhat on the level of a participation trophy level - if you go, you get one. And you move up belts after X number of strips are earned. If that motivates your children, then go for it. I was looking for for a place with more hands-on application of martial arts, such as actual wrestling time, and a place where belts and stripes are given based on merit, not attendance. On an ending note, my son did enjoy his time here and had fun. read more

My son and I have been going here for almost 3 years, and we enjoy the environment, classmates, and overall program that Master Shir creates. Her style of instruction, which also includes connecting martial arts to life skills and positive character traits, is effective and fun for all. read more

This place is great place for kids to learn martial arts and have fun at the same time. We have tried out a couple different place but this place has the formula down. With everything to digital checking in your kids, modern day energizing music to the personal attention each child receives. This really is a great balance if teaching martial arts and having fun. Definitely will recommend! read more

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Empower Martial Arts is simply the best! Both of my children attend classes on a weekly basis. They have learned so much over the past few years. I love the fact that they are a mixed martial arts dojo that incorporates a variety of techniques and self defense combinations. The Empower community is extremely welcoming and respectful to everyone. Every instructor truly cares about the students that they teach and this shows through on the mat each week. Empower teaches the physical aspects of martial arts, but also focuses on mindfulness and confidence in everyone that attends. These values are reinforced through the different levels and belts. My kids are becoming amazing martial artists (they still have much to learn) who are prepared physically and mentally to face real world challenges. I highly recommend Empower to everyone from the age of 3 years old to adult! read more

If you're looking for a place to start or continue Martial Arts, whether for yourself or little ones, this is the perfect place to be. Drop in and check out the classes, you won't be dissappointed. All the kids love Master Shir, her teaching style is fun and firm. Highly recommend this place. read more

My son had just started with the studio 6 months before Covid. We were grateful that Empower pivoted so quickly to offering online classes. We stuck with these classes during COVID until outdoor classes in the park started and are now back indoors. My son has utterly loved it and has really progressed in his skill set and confidence. All instructors are wonderful, and it's just such a positive environment. Couldn't more highly recommend! read more

Empower Martial Art is an amazing center with great staff and instructors. I like the message they teach to my children in the class. All the instructors really keep the kids engaged and active during every class. Thank you Empower Martial art for keeping my children focused and excited to come to class. read more

This place was a waste of time. The instructor wasted time in announcements on upcoming events. Did not focus on discipline at all during instruction. I did like that they had a theme every class and spoke about safety etc...but not good for martial arts !!! read more

I had my daughter enrolled there and the experience she is having is amazing compared to all other places she used to go before. This is more than a simple dojo. The staff are friendly and the activities span beyond martial art and have an excellent healthy environment of discipline, caring and sportsmanship. We love their parents night out and they were more gracious to accept my youngest who is not enrolled there. Kids also have a great healthy environment to mingle and play. Highly recommended. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Shir Martial Arts. My VERY active son started there a year ago, when he was four and loved it from the minute he began. Over the past year we have seen such an improvement in his behavior, much thanks to the weekly life skills he has learned at Shir. The instructors were all patient and friendly. We are moving out of state and are definitely sad to leave this place! read more

This place is awesome. They made us feel welcomed and informed. My son loved his first day. The staff was really good at making him feel comfortable and now he can't wait to go back. read more

What a great group of awesome instructors! These guys really know their stuff. You can tell what they invest a lot of time and energy and their training and it really comes out on the mat. read more

We love Shir Martial Arts! My son has been a student here for over a year and loves it. It has helped with discipline, focus and confidence. Also a great shout out to the entire staff for always helping me out when my younger one gets restless while the older one is in class. They all seem to step up with assisting my son with parent participation or watching my younger one so I can participate. Great quality and service! read more

I have been going to Pallen M2 in Dublin for cardio kickboxing classes for the last couple of months. The classes are awesome and you do different routines almost every time you go. The instructor is really good and very high energy. I ended up freezing my regular gym membership so I could put my money towards these classes instead- and I have not been dissapointed. They have really helped my overall endurance and in every 50-minute class, you really get a full body workout. I highly reccomend these classes for anyone who might be bored with their usual workout routines. Well worth the money and there are currently 5 classes offered each week: Monday through Thursday nights and Saturday mornings. I'll be heading back to 24-hour fitness for the next couple of months since I don't want to pay for both memberships at the same time, but I know I'll return to these classes. read more

Master Shir is awesome. The classes are great. The program is rewarding and helps build character. I highly recommend this program to parents who want a strong positive female role model for their daughters. If you want your children to learn about respect and discipline, then Pallen M2 in Dublin is the place to go! read more

My kid loves going here. Maybe they don't really focus the form, but I'm not after that (yet). My child is too young for that. What they are good at is they do instill good values, discipline and give kids confidence. I see the blackbelt kids who teach the class have such good leadership skills. That is what I want for my child. Even the 5th grader who assists/shadows the teacher in class does a good job. Even if it's just their warm up. read more