The best decision we made for our kids!…read more We enrolled our children at Hiro Karate and it has genuinely been one of the best parenting decisions we've ever made. From the very first class, the instructors made our kids feel welcome, confident, and excited to learn. At the heart of it all is the Shihan, whose presence and leadership set the tone for everything at Hiro Karate. You can tell immediately that this is someone who has dedicated their life to the art -- and to passing it on the right way. The Shihan leads with authority but also with warmth, and the respect the students show is completely earned. Seeing our kids look up to someone of that caliber has been truly inspiring. What sets Hiro Karate apart is the incredible balance they strike between discipline and fun. The instructors have a gift for keeping kids engaged while instilling real values -- respect, perseverance, and focus -- that we see carrying over into school and home life. Our kids walk out of every class standing a little taller. The teaching style is patient, encouraging, and age-appropriate. No child is left behind, and every small milestone is celebrated in a way that builds genuine self-esteem. Watching our kids advance through belts has been such a proud experience for our whole family. The facility is clean, safe, and well-organized, and the scheduling is flexible enough to work around busy family life. It's clear that everyone here truly cares -- not just about karate, but about the kids as individuals. If you're a parent on the fence about martial arts for your child, stop thinking and just go. Hiro Karate isn't just teaching kicks and punches -- they're building character, and the Shihan's influence is at the core of it all. We couldn't recommend them more highly.

Hiro Martial Arts in Encino has been incredible for my son he started at just 3 1/2 with Shihan…read more(the handsome) in their HKD Hye Katch Do program and now at 6 almost 7 he's been training there almost 4 years. The dojo at 16736 Ventura Blvd is clean, welcoming, and buzzing with positive energy. Shihan and Sensei Marco are fantastic with the kids patient, encouraging, and experts at making classes fun while instilling discipline, respect, and self control. My son looks forward to every session, and we've seen huge growth in his confidence, focus, coordination, and manners, both on and off the mat. The kids' program is spot on for young ones, blending tradition with modern elements in a supportive setting. Friendly community, great parents it's real character-building. We're so thankful. Five stars highly recommend for little ones!

Great Place! My daughter, who is 7 years old, has been going…read morehere for a few months now. I like the changes in her overall behavior... one major change is her improved ability to focus. Mr. Joselius Morales, who is one of the instructors, teaches the kids more than just the physical side of martial arts... they try to build character and give the kids tools to enhance their ability to deal with situations that they will have to deal with in real life. They teach Kenpo Karate and ground fighting techniques... so it is a well rounded self defense program. I am very Happy with this school

Jose Moralis is the one of the best instructors in martial arts. He really cares about the kids, is…read morevery personable and professional. They teach Karate and Jiu Jitsu which help the kids learn how to defend themselves, both mentally and physically from bullies. It also teaches them how to be disciplined and respectful.

There haven't been many recent reviews, especially about tai chi specifically, so I wanted to share…read moremy experience :) I've been taking tai chi classes here for about a month, and so far it's been amazing. Somehow at the end of every class, I feel happy, energized and relaxed all at once. I took tai chi about 10 years ago (Wu style short form) so I'm familiar with some of the basic concepts and stances, but it's been a long time... so it's been great to get back into it. Sigung Carrie and Sigung Jennings are the best. They're patient, professional, funny and warm. They have a lot of wisdom to share, and they really help you to learn all the details of the form as you go through it. Each class is one hour, and there are two classes per week. We spend the first ~25 minutes of each class doing warm-up exercises (which really help you to focus and connect with your body), and then the next ~35 minutes learning the next part of the form. I feel that everything progresses at a good pace, so I have enough time to practice each move / stance before moving on to the learning the next one. One thing to note is that White Lotus shares a big open space (in the JAM facility) with other tumbling / parkour / tricking classes that are going on at the same time. When I first came in to observe a tai chi class, I was a little concerned because the other class that was going on on the other side of the room was pretty loud so I thought it would be distracting. But honestly, once I joined the tai chi class and started doing the exercises and focusing on the form, I found that I barely noticed the other class happening next to us. Maybe others would be deterred by it because they'd prefer a quiet and meditative space, but I don't find it to be a major issue since I can just kind of "zone in" on whatever we're practicing. Anyway, if you're looking to learn tai chi I think this is a great place to do it! I had tried other "tai chi" classes at yoga studios in the SFV and found that they were really just yoga classes with a few random tai chi moves sprinkled in, which wasn't what I was looking for. At White Lotus, you will learn the "48 Forms of Taiji." It's a great way to build strength, balance and flexibility (and improve your mental health, too, in my experience). Come check it out if you're interested... everyone is super friendly :)

I was taken here one night during open gym by a friend who does stunt work. Fantastic gym with a…read morevariety of equipment you won't find just anywhere else. My first impression of this place is very positive, it's like a giant playground for ninjas! ;) It might be a little intimidating at the beginning, with everyone flipping and flying everywhere but there is so much room to move around it's crazy liberating. First I worked on my punches, nice how they have little doughnuts around the punching bags for uppercuts. Then watched some of the guys do some freerunning, the moves they do are so sick! The fact that they are 6-pack fit with no shirts on has absolutely NOTHING to do with my staring *ahem* observance. =p It seems like most of the people here are courteous and friendly a few Bboys even taught me some moves. I learned some basic top rock, up rock, 6 step and baby freeze. The wall of mirrors help with self-adjustment of poses and let me know how goofy I look with my arm wave. =) At the end I tried out the spring floor, jumped on the various mats they have and flopped about on the trampoline. The only gymnastic move I could do is an awkward cartwheel to my right. My uncoordinated jumps across the large blocks were landed with heavy face plants and belly-flops. The large trampoline was thrilling with how easy it was to catch so much air. I didn't even try out the scaffolding they set up because my most recent attempt at a pull-up just had me hanging with my feel dangling for a few seconds. o_O; Despite all my shortcomings as an athlete, working out at White Lotus was pure fun and had me laughing and grinning like a kid in a candy store. I have to say the $5 fee for open gym was well spent, you can't even buy a bag of popcorn at the movies for that price. Funniest use of White Lotus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA4LcLvdNWk&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_759745

My son and daughter have been taking classes at Hojati Karate Academy for a year now, and I am so…read moregrateful we finally found the perfect martial arts school for our family. The dojo is bright, clean, and welcoming, and the quality of instruction is truly outstanding. Sensei Bruce combines the discipline and rigor we were looking for with a genuine care for each student's growth. He wants the best for our kids, and it shows in every class. My children love his teaching, and we've seen wonderful progress in both their confidence and skills. I wholeheartedly and warmly recommend Sensei Bruce and Hojati Karate Academy to any family looking for an excellent karate program.

I've had the pleasure of being Bruce's student almost thirty years ago. Due to an injury, I stopped…read moretraining back then and finally got the will to start again. I found Bruce and started back and couldn't be happier. He is knowledgeable, patient, experienced and truly connects with each students individual needs and capabilities. I'm so happy I found him again and look forward to class each time!

If you want a personal experience this is your dojo. Intimate setting with small classes, offered…read moreto toddlers, children, and adults. We brought our son here and not only did he get lessons in self defense, but also in respect, tradition and even nutrition! Very impressed by Sensei David's patience (especially with children) and his ability to calm them and keep them focused. I would definitely recommend Fox of Peace if you want that more personalized experience and not the typical self defense classes built for huge groups which make it very difficult to give individual training and attention.

Sensei David is the best! He really cares about his students and treats them like family. He makes…read moreyou feel confident in your own skin knowing you can help yourself in time of need. He teaches the history behind what you learn. It teaches discipline, focus, confidence, meditation and self awareness. Also, he is all about family by having dojo movie night for the students and promoting parties. The students really all come together and work together as a family. This place is just the best!

Our family had previously been trained by Sifu Alon and for various reasons we are soon to return…read moreto active duty so to speak! Can't wait!

Sifu Alon is a great teacher who's very focused on practical applications and his school has a…read moreclear lineage tracing back to Ip Man himself. All the existing students are very welcoming to newcomers and there's a good mix of men and women, young and old, etc. If you come from a more forceful style like Karate or boxing it may be a bit of an adjustment. In the beginning there's a strong but important focus on slowing down and taking the time to develop proper technique and muscle memory. This is because Wing Chun is all about countering your opponent's force with minimal energy. Once you get the hang of the basics you move on to things like Chi Sau, sparring, and weapons. If you're interested in learning traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu, I recommend giving Sifu Alon's school a shot.

Master Sam and his crew of coaches are super helpful and full of knowledge. Every day I go there to…read morelearn forms, step sparing, ground work, kicks and punch's. The crew and master Sam are really helpful and understanding teachers. I can understand things they explain and easily improve my work with their help. It's not only that I get to learn martial arts at the Flying Kick center, but learn discipline. I have lots of fun and learn new stuff every day. If you or anyone you know want to go to a karate place and learn karate I wouldn't recommend any other place but here.

Where do I began!!! (I never write reviews btw)…read more Master Sam has been a true blessing I wish I found FKMA years ago. I currently have my son Giovanni enrolled and we don't plan on going anywhere-EVER lol. I've done martial arts for a couple years so I have a pretty good idea what to look for.. these days "some" Martial Arts places treat your kid like a car payment: 8,12 and 15 month contracts plus more extra's like large cancellation fee's. I went 7 different martial locations through SFV and they all have the same carefree script plus exact crazy monthly pricing. After reading reviews I finally found Master Sam and his team at FKMA and automatically feel in love with how everything was ran. First day walking in I had an hour conversation with Giovanni in his office not even talking about martial arts .. more about Giovanni's past, present and where he would like to go in the future!!! His approach is amazing he wants your child to flourish inside and outside his classes with grades, family and friends just life in general. Shit! After the first day I walked out learning something as a parent ..he really is a awesome man.... now to his kick ass staff! Nadia Master Sam's daughter I met only a handful of times but she's a total sweetheart. AMANDA, ANDREA & NICK are perfect additions to the classes ALL BLACK BELTS they're not there to watch your kid throw lazy kicks and punches. You better come correct with the 2 ladies cause you will get called out lol this places stresses "doing it right". No push overs here trust me when I say your kid will learn and have fun doing it. Bottom line been here for a while coming 3 sometimes 4 times a week (when we can) and wouldn't change a thing. Master Sam even switched up the times later for parents to make it easier to bring your child after school and work - 4:30pm and 5:30pm sessions! Come sign up you wont be sorry- tell em Justin sent ya :)

I've been training now for a better part of 25 years. I've recently moved to porter ranch and was…read morelooking around for a new gym to work out when I stumbled into this little hole in the wall gym upstairs in a strip mall. The black belt that was training some private lessons was probably having a bad day or something but he was such a douche, and was cocky for some reason. I never trained here but because that guy was such a jerk I wouldn't give it a second thought.

Every class with Pat is a master class. He's a great teacher that can breakdown a move as much as…read moreneeded until a terrible student like me gets it, while also making it fun, using excellent analogies, telling great stories and having a great sense of humor. He has a really deep knowledge of Muay Thai and kickboxing and when it comes to BJJ, you know you're learning straight from the source as Pat is a black belt under Royce Gracie. All the students are very welcoming and the higher belts are always willing to help and share their knowledge as well. This gym deserves more than 5 stars!