What makes Bennati's Martial Arts the Best of the Best in Auburn is family and dedication. Without…read moreSensei Bennati's dedication, the dojo wouldn't be what it is. Isshinryu Karate is his life and his passion and it has been since 1992. He loves his students. Students who have trained with him since they were children and are now teaching and mentoring students of their own. Simply put, Family is what you get at Bennati's Martial Arts. If your child is struggling with confidence, respect, self control, bullying, or shyness and anxiety Bennati's is the perfect fit for you. Adults struggling in their careers or personal life can find both solace and grit in the martial arts. Sensei Bennati and his black belt instructors understand these issues and work diligently to correct them all the while teaching traditional martial arts. You can't find anything like that in any other activity. Karate is a way of life. Bennati's will give you the tools to improve and forge success in your life, and they will welcome your family with open arms.

My grandson Jimmy has been attending Bennati's for six years now. He started in the Little Dragons…read moreprogram and has now advanced to Juniors. This is an outstanding youth program that teaches strong values, emphasizes using common sense before resorting to self-defense, and has done wonders for building confidence in shy children like my grandson Jimmy. They hold kids to a high standard of respect and won't allow them to advance unless they also receive positive reports from their school teachers. The instructors (Senseis) and their helpers are fantastic with children, patient, encouraging, and truly caring. I highly recommend Bennati's for any child aged four and up. It's been a wonderful experience for our family!

My daughter and I have both been taking here for about 6 months. The sensei are excellent. Stan…read moreowns the place since he's a retired corrections officer, has a very real-world approach to martial arts. He teaches my "cane-fu" class, which is more like practical self-defense for older people (who might happen to have a cane handy.) He and his son and another sensei teach my daughter's kenpo class, where they do learn kata and forms, but they always make sure you know what the moves are a response to. In fact, that's Stan's first question almost every time: "why are you doing this?" Hard to believe this quality of martial arts instruction exists in small-town Galt.

I used to train with stan back in high school, he's a great self defense instructor and his classes…read morecan also be a fantastic workout for those wanting to get in shape. I haven't been to his dojo in downtown Galt, but he used to have classes in his backyard(or garage on rainy days) which was quite the experience. I remember one day, trying to do a form while he distracted our eyes with a water hose...haha. He didn't do that often but he was always trying to find new ways to mix things up for us. I really appreciated how different it was compared to the usual karate place, where you can see yourself doing forms in the mirrored walls, he emphasized body control- knowing where your foot is(without looking) so that you don't screw up the technique for example. I don't know how his classes are currently, but I think he provided great real world tactical self defense back then and have no doubts that he's still a great teacher. I wish I had stuck with it longer than I did.

I highly recommend the programs/classes here!!! You will NOT be disappointed! Sensei Mark Cameron…read moreis amazing with the students! My child has been training here now for 2+years. They teach Shaolin Kempo & Shotokan Karate. The training includes physical exercise, strength training, and self defense. BUT- even more than the physical training is also a component of the program that I think really sets MMA apart from other karate classes. Emotionally strengthening components of the programs & classes including self control, accountability, courage, confidence, kindness, self respect, respect for others, and so much more!! The quote from Sensei Mark Cameron states that at Manteca Martial Arts they believe that: "A Goal is a Dream with a Deadline." To me the quote is a good example of the balance of physical & emotional teachings here.

I don't get the great reviews, and here's why: 1. There are…read moreway too many students in the classes I saw. 2. The classes were chaotic and disorganized. 3. I tried very hard to understand what the instructor was saying, but he talked too fast and it was too noisy with all the chaos. If I couldn't understand him, then neither can his students.

It's really very cool to see how quickly your child will transform in this program. My son started…read morein the Little Dragon's program a few months ago and while we knew he was going to be interested in taekwondo, we had no idea how obsessed he'd become instantly! As a child on the spectrum, we have seen huge improvements in his joint attention, discipline, turn taking, and learning routines. There are kids in his class who have been attending longer and are great role models during class. I love that Master Garmany sets clear rules for how to behave in class. He has had my son sit out when he's misbehaving and it's been really good for him to have a direct consequence. He really doesn't want to have to sit out and understands that there is a certain way he needs to behave to participate. Stamps during class for good behavior and stickers at the end are the biggest deal to my son, it's really adorable. Master Garmany really has thought about everything when putting this business together. I love that the Little Dragon's class is so child friendly. Watching little films before class starts, listening to CoComelon during musical chairs, imaginative play during warm up and stretch time. It's really sweet. Now, here's where it gets even more exciting. There is a room full of toys and imaginative play that the little ones can go in, or their siblings. Great amount of seating area to watch your kids. There's an epic arcade for kids and parents to come nerd out in. And there is an awesome workout area for parents to use anytime. All of this is included in your child's membership! I also love that Master Garmany coordinates lots of events that the kids can attend, participate, or help out in. Star Wars movie nights, rock concerts, taco trucks, um yes please! Thank you Master Garmany for how much thought you've put into creating such a welcoming beautiful place.

My son goes 2 days a week he loves it. He has gotten alot better at the classes and enjoys going…read more The instructors are great and involved with the students i would definitely recommend recommend this place

I personally have never been into martial arts. I've always heard positive things from parents that…read morehave their kids in taekwondo. I had checked out Robinsons in Lodi before, but I wasn't a huge fan. However, Cutting Edge has been something totally different. I really see the passion these instructors have for what they teach. I like that they're attentive to the kids, teach them to be disciplined, and teach them other important values. They don't play with nonsense, but will be patient with kids that aren't listening and talk to them in a caring but firm manner. I love the way they put on belt testing for the kids. It was such a cool thing to see. My kids love it and I love seeing my kids learning something that they enjoy with instructors that have a true passion for what they teach.

Our grandson takes classes here and we could not be happier with the way that classes are run, the…read morecare that the owner and instructor give to the children, the discipline that is taught and the pride the children have in their accomplishments. Great place to send your children!

Tibon's GoJu Ryu is truly amazing. It is very welcoming and family oriented. My kiddos have been…read morecoming to Tibon's since February of 2021. They love it. I love this place because they will have been taught a life lesson. Such as discipline and commitment. I appreciate Mr Tibon and Mrs T. they have so much love for all their students.

Tibon karate studio is a very positive environment. They not only teach karate but motivate the…read morechildren to achieve all they can be, they learn discipline and respect and more confident to achieve their goals and become productive adults. I am very grateful to this studio and all the Senseis! Thank you.

My bank found this yelp page when investigating fraudulent charges on my credit card. Turns out…read morethis is source! This company used stolen credit card information (mine) and used it for marketing their business on google. Wouldn't trust them as a customer.

My son just recently enrolled to little ninjas for summer. He's timid and shy with strangers and…read moreeven some of my family and friends. Surprisingly, Chris was able to get him out of his comfort zone on his first day. He answers questions when being asked, I can see he was a little hesitant but he got over it. The training made him more confident, focus and better in his motor skills. The instructors and staff are the excellent in what they do. Great location too.

My son has been training at New Man's for 3 years. He started in the Tiny Tot program which is an…read moreexcellent introduction to karate for young kids. The training is age-appropriate, but the Dojo has social events for families that add to the feeling of belonging to the New Man's community. Great instructors and great students. I highly recommend this experience.

This company was one recommended by my homeschooling program so I decided to enroll my son in the…read moretiny tots program. We are on our second month attending. Everyone is very kind and attentive to the children. Shihan and his children, who sometimes assist with training the tiny tots, are very patient and explain the concepts very well. The owner is an experienced professional, which shines through in his interactions with the students. The kids have a lot of fun. If this review were only for my son's experience, it would be a 5 star review. Hands down. The lack of one star is due to a Hitler quote they have on the wall. I am not Jewish, but I am of Mexican descent and do not feel welcome due to the choice and placement of the quote.

My pre-teen daughter has been attending Innovative Martial Arts for just over a year now, and I'm…read moreso grateful we found this school. Her first experience in martial arts was when she was two years old; she attended Primetime Martial Arts in San Jose. We loved the close-knit family atmosphere there, and we wanted that for her again when we moved back to Roseville when she was four. Once businesses began to open again after the Covid shutdown, we signed her up for a trial at Kovar's. I'm sure it has its benefits, but it wasn't a good fit for us. It felt too commercial with the instructors wearing microphones to project their voices. The atmosphere was just too business-like and not a warm and welcoming environment. Later we tried a BJJ studio in Rocklin on the recommendation of an acquaintance. I don't remember the name of the school, and it did have a better overall feel than Kovar's, but it still wasn't quite right for us. I don't remember any overt negatives about it; I just knew after the first visit that it wasn't what we were looking for, and my daughter immediately expressed the same as we left. After a fair amount of searching online, I found Innovated Martial Arts in Rocklin. We signed up my daughter for a trial, and she decided very quickly that it was the right fit for her. Mr. Nunneley has a great team of instructors; though, I have to say both he and Mr. Watson are truly excellent. They bring to class a sense of calm and are diligent in providing guidance to the students and correcting their form when appropriate; I very much appreciate that. My daughter is naturally shy and quiet, but Innovative MA has been a comfortable place for her to be vulnerable and learn since the beginning. Over the last year, she has noticeably grown more confident and self-assured, and I attribute much of this to what she's learned at Innovative MA. She's since progressed to greenbelt and sees herself staying with Innovative MA at least until she moves away for college in the future. I strongly recommend Innovative Martial Arts to anyone in search of a martial arts school for their child, and I sing their praises to all of my friends and family. Thank you, Mr. Nunneley, Mr. Watson, and the entire Innovative team for all that you've done and continue to do to teach my little girl!

I was really nervous for my autistic son to start a new activity, he's had issues with other…read moreschools and gyms, I never want to start off saying he's autistic because then everyone starts pushing the extra costs or suggesting one on one for more fee, we did the first week and I was shocked with how patient and understanding everyone was without knowing of his spicy neurodivergence. It's been two months now, hes become more respectful and patient at home, his confidence is through the roof and honestly it's one of the better choices we've made. So happy with this school and how they treat all the students