Our 7-yr-old daughter asked every day for two months to start karate lessons. When I started the search for schools, I originally needed something nearby that would fit her school and my work schedule. This school was perfect on those practical levels. It's clean, well-maintained, and family-friendly. Parking is easy to find, and the pricing structure for classes is affordable and reasonable. What has exceeded our expectations is the excellent staff, instruction, and care. Our daughter loves Sensei Anto and Sensei Aram, and has made friends in her classes. She looks forward to class and practicing at home. She recently passed her test for yellow belt and the experience provided her with such pride, joy, and a determination to continue and excel. Like most kids, there are moments where she doesn't want to participate or acts up; Sensei Anto manages his kid classes well. He knows when the kids need a run-around break, and when behaviors need to be addressed. He balances fun with technique, pays attention to kids who need extra guidance, empowers more advanced kids to help out lower levels, and generously gives praise when deserved. We're so happy with this fantastic school and look forward to continuing our daughter's martial arts education here. read more

My 7 year olds just started here. They staff is really great and they are loving it. My kids were sick this week and were able to participate in thier class over zoom. It is very pricey ($200/month for 2 classes a week, +$99 registration, $100 uniform, and $20 groin protector) but I actually called another similar place in the Pasadena and they were about the same price per month. read more

Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 in Pasadena is phenomenal! My son has learned so much from Sensi Anto and his family. They all have taught my son confidence and made him feel welcome to Kenpo studio. He enjoys participating in tournaments, coming to the studio to practice and when he workouts at home he incorporates his Kenpo. read more

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Jeff Speakman Kenpo 5.0 studio is very professional and they teach the kids discipline and respect. My son is 9 now and has been going here since he was 4 and he loves it. Everything is clean and well sabitized. The studio is super family friendly and I'm so glad we found them. They also have an after school program and Summer and Spring Camp program that is great. read more

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Both my kids were enrolled in classes here. Sensei Anto was an exceptional teacher. He was patient and kind with the kids, yet firm and authoritative. When my older son was experiencing some of his own personal setbacks, he took some time to chat with him and help in any ways he could. My older son was enrolled into the adults class and my younger son was in the level 1 class. The students in the adult class were supportive and kind to my son. They were eager to help him learn which we appreciated. The students in the level 1 class were also kind and respectful. Our overall experience here was outstanding and I would definitely recommend this school to anyone looking into self defense. *side note- the facility is very clean and organized. Sensei Marine is the one that handles the paperwork, payment, etc and she is very friendly and easy to work with. Thank you Sensei Marine and Sensei Anto for an awesome experience here. You both rock!:) read more

I enrolled my daughter at the beginning of this year, and she is very happy to come to every class. I love that they do not only emphasize the skills they learn, but work on character aspects as well. It is a very well rounded program that has helped her gain confidence, become more focused, and less anxious. She is thriving personally, academically, and in class since she began. Outside of class, they also have an after school program, and summer camp. Hopefully something she will experience another year. read more

Can't say enough about this school, kids enjoy every moment. We got to compete in several tournaments, very exciting time for all. Definitely taking away life -long lessons in discipline , work ethics in addition to art of Kenpo. read more

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Jeff Speakman's Kenpo has been amazing for my little brother Sebastian! It's allowed him to express himself more freely and all the instructors are amazing and truly care about their students. He loves to come home and show me all of the new moves he makes. I really appreciate the initiative the instructors take as well to get to know all their and help when needed. They're gentle and caring and all around amazing! -Sebastian's sister! read more

We're thrilled with our son's karate studio. The Sensei's inspiring lessons and the well-structured program have significantly contributed to both his physical and personal development. The studio's caring environment and recent renovations have only improved the experience, making it a fantastic place for growth. Highly recommended for fostering discipline, confidence, and respect in children. read more

We held my daughter's 8th birthday here and it couldn't have gone better. We invited her 2nd grade class and they had a blast. Marine and Sensei Anto attended to every detail and even thought through a back up plan if it rained. They were wonderful with the children and gracious to the parents--many of whom were so impressed by their teaching that they want to sign their kids up for lessons now. Would do this again in a heartbeat. Made the party easy, memorable, and fun. My daughter also got to break a board and show off what she'd learn. She felt proud and grateful to her teachers. Awesome day. read more

Kenpo 5.0 karate has been a wonderful experience for my seven year old son. He's super talkative and has so much energy but at karate he is very disciplined and focused. It is teaching him so much inside and out. read more

Karate with Jeff Speakmans Kenpo couldn't have came at a better time. When the pandemic started in March of 2020 I seen a Facebook AD for virtual karate class. After enrolling my son and his first 2 classes he found a new love. Karate and his Sensi's. After four months of virtual karate my son has advanced to the next colored belt. Aside from teaching karate they also emphasized school work, following directions and respect. Thank you Jeff Speakman's Kenpo! If I could give more stars I would! read more

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I've learned so much from this school! The teachers are nice and fun-loving and love to see you succeed! They have camps, fundraisers, and tournaments to keep you constantly engaged with something new! There are so many other things that are great about this school! read more

My daughter has been at the Pasadena Kenpo school since she was 6 years old starting as a white belt. Now she is 13, and a black belt and is working toward achieving her adult black belt. She has sensory integration disorder and my husband and I believe that karate saved her. It provided the brain work to help her focus, inspired her to achieve higher goals in life and build her confidence where school could not. It also taught her to be more disciplined and respectful to others. It has been her second family where she feels accepted and is respected on all levels as well. Now my 9 year old son is also a part of the karate family. He started when he was 6 as well and has grown and benefited in the same way my daughter has. No doubt that he will also reach his black belt as his sister did. My children have grown up with all the sensei's and they have grown with them. They are all so great with kids and their teaching style is warm and fun as much as it is strict where needed. If you're child is struggling to find an interest or a place to belong, I strongly advise you to try Pasadena Kenpo. It will change there life for the better. read more

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My daughter started attending classes a little over 2 years ago. I love the change I've seen in her since starting classes here. Some people have more interest in self defense however I like the other aspects of martial arts. With the help of her instructors she has really matured. She is more focus and patient with herself. She is motivated to constantly improve. She's much more active and her stamina has also improved. I think it's wonderful that as students progress they are encouraged to help teach lower level classes. The staff is amazing and I can honestly say you feel like a part of the family here. The instructors are very warm and encouraging but dish out tough love when it's called for. There is also summer camps & camps through out the year. If you visit the studio I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! read more

This place is awesome my son's been here for a little over two years now. The staff is wonderful and helpful they wear gloves and mask and clean the mat in between classes to make people feel real safe and checks temperature and hand sanitizers. It's more than just karate it's a extended family the instructor works with the kids to help them achieve more than just karate to learn Life long goals this place is great for discipline and interaction with others and self-defense and so much more and they have reasonable rates. read more

Sensei Anto is a great teacher. My daughter loves going to the classes. He has awesome patience with the students. Very friendly and family oriented A wonderful place to take your child. The programs offered are great. Thank you and your team for everything. read more

We've been going to this studio for years and love the program. It's been great for building skills, discipline and strength. And they make it fun. read more

This is a great karate place my kids go here and thay learn A lot and thay are getting really good I Recommend that you should go here

We absolutely love this place! The studio has just started recruiting new adult students. Our kids have been in the program for awhile and now we finally get the chance to take part. Second week in and we couldn't be more excited! read more

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This place is great all of the staff here are extremely welcoming and the instructors are top notch Even tho i have not been a member her my daughter has, she has been a member for three years thru the child care program and daily afterschool program which makes the kids do their homework... They even pick up the kids from school. One of the best added benefits of the day care program is that the child is also enrolled in the karate program my child has attained the level of green belt thru the program and her instructors master berj master artero and master ani are the best and will teach your child high quality karate, self defense, respect of authority and put the kids on the right track in life. Sensei anto is the main guy here he is a level 6 blackbelt master and he is the best anto is fully accommodating to your needs and your child both as the instructor and as the head of the business portion. Marine is antos wife she is also very nice and accommodating to your needs and will respond to your needs right away... ms laura and the rest of the day care staff are awesome they are very good and work very hard to make sure your child does their homework in the afterschool day care portion... All i can say is good things about this place, it is a very family oriented place which features high quality karate training day care summer camps and weekly field trips for the kids to cool places They have annual and quarterly tournaments where the other jeff speakman schools join together. Several times a year master jeff speakman travels to the school and holds seminars for the students and parents... He is a kenpo master and a hollywood film star speakman is one of the nicest guys out there and is always warm and friendly Like i said master anto is the best... I highly recommend this place if you need day care in the pasadena area and also if you are interested in learning the art of kenpo and self defense. read more

There are lots off martial arts school. My 13 year old son earned his 1st Don in tae kwon do when he was 11 . I wanted him to take kenpo but couldn't find a school where I live. ( tujunga ca, ) let's just say that tae kwon do is a great Olympic sport. Kenpo, however gives you the tools to prepare yourself for real life situations. The instructors at jeff speakman 5.0 are hard working individuals. 6th degree black belt professor ANTOS Parseghian is amazing! I had given up on finding a kenpo school , but my wife found th I s school and signed him up. It's totally worth the commute. . Jeff speakman's kenpo 5.0 is not the the kenpo i learned. It has done what Grand Master Ed Parker would have done. It evolved to adapt to our changing environment. It's a hybrid. It's karate /and grappling. (Bbj). YOU HAVE TO WITNESS IT TO COMPREHEND THE POSSIBILITIES. read more

This karate school is one of the best in town. The kids learn a lot and I personally trust them with my son very much because they are trustworthy. They treat our kids as if they're theirs. read more

Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 was the best decision we made for our daughters. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for your child to learn the art of Kenpo, self defense and achieve high quality karate. We have seen a tremendous change in our daughters discipline, respect and self control. We have been attending daily for the past 2 years and absolutely love this place! Sensei Anto is amazing with the children you have to see it for yourself! The after school program is another huge benefit it's wonderful for working parents. It's worked out beautifully for our hectic schedule. They pick up kids from over 10 Pasadena schools. The teachers are very patient and wonderful with the children. They focus on each child daily to make sure all their homework is done. They provide snacks and drinks twice a day. It is truly a very organized program with fun, creative activities and field trips planned by the Program Director, Sensei Marine. We truly love being a part of the Kenpo family! read more

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I love this place staff goes beyond to help kids! Very disciplined and kind so far so good ... must check it out

This is probably one of the best martial arts school. Im already a yellow belt which a massive accomplishment for me thanks to sensai anto & his team!!! I love it. They treat you like family and have the best instructors there. If youre searching for a place to take karate lessons....I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL. :) x read more

Staff is very friendly and provides great service. My son enjoys both the after-school care program and his kenpo karate classes. The program and classes are well attended by kids and parents which speak to the quality of the service. read more

My 10 year old daughter has been coming here for over 2 years now. They are amazing with kids. Not easy with them but not scary either. They have instilled so much confidence within her. She wants become a black belt and we will stick with this school for the duration. I highly recommend this school, owners, and teachers (sensei). read more

My three kids have been a part of the after school program for the last 9 months now. My son has had some behavior problems at school. Being in karate has turned him completely around. This studio teaches discipline, focus, confidence and of course self defense. It's truly amazing to see 4 - 6 year olds displaying these attributes. Well, not everyday is perfect, but that's when the instructors take control. The instructors are also, hands down the most patient people on this planet. I highly recommend this studio and this program for children of all ages. read more

This is a great place for my son. He is doing very well in school, as well as in Karate. Kenpo 5.0 plays a large part in his ongoing success and confidence. read more

A top quality school that teaches the most current and relevant martial arts techniques. Staffed with a solid number of high ranking instructors of different ages and teaching styles, which is important as different students learn in different ways. All are patient and courteous, and there is a little bit of humor which keeps things fun - but the start times, schedule, and material are always prompt and professional. There is plenty of space between the two mat rooms, lots of bags and training equipment. Storage cubbies for everyone's things, mens and womens bathrooms for changing, newly renovated reception area. And the full wall mirrors and posted technique cards are a big plus. You don't miss mirrors until you train at a dojo without them. The school also has the support & backing of the JSK network, which frequently brings guest instructors and seminars that provide additional relevant material for those wanting to train further or faster. read more

Our family has been participating with Sensei Anto's classes for over a year and the positive benefits are tremendous. Our 5 year old son's self discipline and self control have greatly improved. The physical fitness and self confidence we have all gained is amazing. The staff and teachers are practically part of our family and treat everyone with the utmost respect. read more

We love this Kenpo Karate school!! My boys have been going here about 3 years now, and we dont regret our decision one bit! The structure, the discipline, the atmosphere, everything about this school is great!! We love being part of the kenpo family! Prior to this school we tried another karate school and just didnt feel the kids were getting the discipline and structure they needed. We moved to Temple City a year ago and just couldnt withdraw them! We are so happy, we decided to commute for them to continue learning! Our daughter when she is old enough will join as well! The sensei's are amazing!! We highly recommend Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 in Pasadena!! read more

My children have attended Jeff Speakmans 5.0 afterschool program for the last six months. Ms. Sylvia is awesome! She helps all children with their homework and I feel very comfortable knowing that she's with my children. Ms. Sylvia is kind, caring and attentive. They also attend the karate classes and the instructors are great! I feel safe knowing that my kids are in good hands while there. read more

The Kickboxing classes at this studio are AMAZING! Great instructors, good friends and a terrific workout that is fun to do! It's a great studio in a great Pasadena location-meaning no excuses it to join this fantastic cardio class!! read more

Great place to learn karate. My 8 year old son says that if you can't protect yourself from harm, then you should learn karate. He really enjoys their classes and we all love the staff. read more

We were so glad to find this after school program for our 7 year old son. He gets help with homework, plays with kids and learns Karate. This school teaches discipline, respect, and self control. All teachers are nurturing, respectful, and patient; creating a very supportive learning environment for their students. The School also offers vacation and summer program, which is very helpful for us, working parents. We know that our child is safe and in a nurturing and disciplined environment learning and having a great time. We look forward to sending our child to this program for a long time. read more

Ok so I've trained here with Sensi Anto after a friend recommended it. After I tried it I loved it so much that I told my younger bros to go there and they did it too and now they're ahead of me. If you want someone you care about to learn self-defense you can't beat this place. I've trained with cage-fighters also and nothing beats this place for the mental aspect of martial arts. You can go and learn to fight anywhere but I guarantee only a few places can offer the true martial arts experience. I've seen too many place that fake it and too many kids learning things that I know will probably give them a false sense of security and they will end up worse off. Anyway people, put on your ghee, and step in to a dojo that will make you a warrior when you step out! Train with the best. True masters of Martial arts are sensis Anto and his brother Berj. These guys aint no joke. They eat, sleep, and breath the martial arts. I love these guys man, they won't let you down. read more

We are so incredibly happy to have found this studio, as it has become a second home for my son. He started when he was 4 and has now been attending almost daily for 2 years. The instructors are knowledgeable and provide a safe and nourishing environment for all ages and levels of martial arts. Coming to the studio has helped my son develop positive characteristics like discipline, responsibility and a sense of community. I highly recommend!! read more

My son absolutely loves Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 karate studio and Sensei Anto and Marine! He looks forward to attending karate each day and never wants to miss a day. He's made some great friends, but most importantly, he has learned essential skills with which to defend himself and he's developed a sense of respect and discipline which is amazing to see. I've referred a few people here and all of them love this place! This place has really become like a second home for us, since we're there four days a week almost every week. We even had my son's birthday at the studio, and every single kid and parent absolutely loved the party and the nonstop entertainment and activities provided by Sensei Anto. I highly recommend this studio! read more