My neighbor found this awesome place for his som. I have been able to attend several of the classes…read moreand promotions. It is actually an after school program. The instructor picks them up and helps with homework etc... Then teaches.

This is an incredibly exceptional place. We were pleasantly surprised with Sensei John's unique…read moreapproach and continue to be very happy with what he provides to our son. A lot of the emphasis is on body movement and awareness. That means a lot of tumbling and agility exercises mixed in with self defense and karate. There's usually a competition for each session. The variety of the competitions - sumo, rope swing, dodgeball, freeze, belt grab, etc - is an example of how well rounded the entire program is. One of the truly great things about Elite is that kids are taught to instruct other kids. Every kid that stays long enough eventually becomes a sensei. Our six year old son started teaching about six months in. We love this! What better way to teach kids leadership, confidence, respect, social skills and more. All of this is to the credit of the great sensei that runs Elite. Sensei John is calm, upbeat, unflappable and definitely one of a kind. He talks to children with enthusiasm and treats them like more than "just a kid". As such, he gets the attention of his students without a loud voice or strong commands. The kids all want to do well for him and for themselves. It should be noted that if you're looking for a tough, strict and very regimented karate environment, this might not be the place for you. Your child will learn a lot at Elite but it's not going to be through military-style training you see at other schools. I could go on and on and on. Our son loves this place. We have the highest amount of respect for Sensei John. You must check it out for yourself!

My son has been a part of the LMAA family for the past eight years. He worked his way up from the…read morewhite belt and completed the black belt program in 2023, the day he turned 18. I can't say enough how grateful I am for the program's structure and the respect they teach and expect from the students. The LMAA staff work well with all ages, but if your student makes it to and through the black belt training, they will have learned and grown so much as an individual. My son came out of the black belt program transformed body, mind, and soul in amazing ways. You could see this change in the entire cohort he was a part of, and two years later, he still incorporates the things he learned into his daily life.

Our kids have been attending LMAA for about 2 years now and love it! The instructors are patient…read moreand are clear with their directions. They also help correct their stance and moves when they don't do them correctly. We love that they have a wide range of classes for all ages and multiple time slots for my oldest son who has other activities. I also appreciate the instructors reviewing at the end of class and they have a short discussion.

This gym feels like a 2nd home and it is a great place to learn martial arts since they have…read moreunlimited classes and access to 1-on-1 coaching and you can decide who you want to coach you. I personally gravitated towards Amber Leibrock (tall & tatted girl). Amber Leibrock is also the kids class coach so I also enrolled my 11 year old nephew so we can build him up too. I always leave the gym feeling stronger and with an increase in confidence. They really try and ensure you have the enough experience before letting you go to more advanced classes and the result? well I have been to watch many of the professional fighters and they usually always win so that is really motivational for the newer people. I personally have placed my emphasis on muay thai but they also have Jujitsu and Crossfit. I feel like I am now a more technical fighter and I can't wait for each day to keep progressing with my training. All of the coaches are awesome and have given me great advice in my life which I will forever be grateful for. CSA is the best gym I have ever been to and I never want to quit since they are my family now. Thank you for everything Coach K, Amber, MJ, Jessica, and Javi.

At this gym you will find world class coaches and athletes. There are a variety of classes at a low…read moreprice. The gym is very large and has a ton of new equipment to use. One side of the gym has multiple striking and grappling equipment for the MMA program including a ring and cage. The other side of the gym has a full CrossFit area with weights pull up bars. I personally have attended most of the classes the MMA program has to offer and all the coaches are some of the best in the game, but I attend the morning Muay Thai class with Amber the most and she is a fantastic coach with years of experience. My overall striking and grappling have improved because of this gym and I plan to train here as much as I can. Thanks CSA!

I should have written this review years ago, but better late than never! Our daughter has been…read moregoing to classes with Sensei Mike for a few years and we could not be happier. Truly one of the best decisions we ever made for her. Our daughter is autistic and initially we wanted something to help with confidence and coordination. But this experience has been so much more than that. Sensei Mike will likely never know the impact he has had on our daughter and family. She has learned life skills that are immeasurable. I can't recommend this studio enough. Learning the difficult karate skills aside, this place has truly been a godsend for our daughter.

Sensei Mike and his staff are amazing!…read more I started in January of 2024. As a nerdy IT guy who has never fought a day in his life, there is a huge learning curve. The instructors here are all amazing. No egos, happy to answer all questions and match the pace of their students without hesitation. It is awesome to have a great group of people to exercise and learn with every week. The Dojo is a family. Again, no egos, lots of learning and fun. Of course the best part is how practical the curriculum is. Everything is focused on self-defense for real life situations. Yes, Marshall Arts have art in them, but USSD is focused on very practical skills. After a few weeks my daughter couldn't resist starting too. She absolutely loves it and will no doubt out rank me in no time!

If youre looking for a new home away from home, a gym, a school, a place of knowledge and…read moretogetherness, you need to come in and give this place a try. Professor Darcio and team are extremely knowledgeable in the art. They teach proper history, form and techniques. They will help you grow your skill set, Teach you a discipline that you will grow a new found respect. Both Gi, and no-gi classes, privates and more. All you have to do, is show up. Keep coming, attend every class you can get your hands on and you will see growth very quickly.

My daughter started attending classes here recently and she has really enjoyed it. Her focus and…read moreagility has been steadily improving. Even her attitude at home is shifting.

I'm so glad I found Charles Gracie Academy. We moved to Livermore in August of 2024, and I signed…read moremy daughter up for Jiu-Jitsu classes shortly after. When I learned they had family plans, I signed myself up as well. What I was expecting when I enrolled my daughter was just an extracurricular activity to fulfill her need to move (and because she wanted to be like the Ninja Turtles). But what we've gotten back has been so much more. I've lost three pants sizes, for starters!! And I've also gained improved self-esteem, better focus, confidence in defending myself in shifty situations, a shared activity my daughter and I can practice at home together, and a passion I'll carry with me for the rest of my life. The list goes on and on -- but most of all, it's the camaraderie. In so many ways, I feel like I found my second home when I started training. Everyone is so friendly and patient as I learn, and I've met some truly awesome new friends. The coaches are all passionate about their craft, and that really sets them apart from other Jiu-Jitsu gyms. I know because I've tried other academies before, and Charles Gracie is unmatched in the level of care their coaches give to each student. They know their students by name and take the time to check in with how they're doing. They make sure no one falls through the cracks and that everyone understands the techniques. Last of all -- this place is super CLEAN!!! Every day after class, we see the coaches cleaning the mats, floors, toilets, locker rooms, and doors. It's such a relief not to worry about catching anything nasty. The other academies I tried were honestly grotesque -- grime in places that's hard to ignore -- it made me cringe. Honestly though, come check it out and see for yourself.

They don't let parents watch their kids. They have a big set of benches that I was told used to be…read morea parent viewing area pre-covid, but now everyone must wait outside. The classes are so full you have to get there early to see at all, and even then it's obstructed views and a long distance over the mats. You have to stand in the front of the stuido, I was asked to leave from the back window. I'd really like to see them offer the inside viewing again. My kids like jiujitsu training, and it sucks that this one aspect absolutely ruins the experience for the parents. I've seen jiujitsu have a sense of community and this place ain't it.

Hey folks, this review is long overdue. I've been training in BJJ for over 6 years and have been at…read moreJG Academy for about 9 months now. After I moved to Livermore, JG Academy was the first and only BJJ spot that I checked out despite folks at JG encouraging me to try out other locations before making a decision. I have really enjoyed my time here and would recommend it to others. The coaches are kind, excellent instructors, and are active competitors in the area. The folks you train with here are also very welcoming and are great training partners to have. This gym isn't very traditional and we leave our ego at the door so don't be afraid to come check this spot out, even if it's your first time training in BJJ.

I've been training here for about 5 months now as a complete newbie. The coaches have made it super…read moreeasy to pickup and they break down moves step by step and are there to guide you along the way. You can tell they really care about their craft and are proud to teach it. The other students are more than willing to help also and I have never seen a culture as positive and respectful as the crew at Jg. Their 6am class is perfect for the busy parent looking to carve out some time for themselves in morning before getting the kids to school.

I have been coming to this gym for over 5 years. an incredible facility with all the amenities you…read moreneed to get into proper shape and reach any goal you set for yourself. The community have become my second family; kind, respectful, supportive. As a fight gym, you level up very quickly, becoming a capable and strong fighter in no-time. Kids class available too!

No matter if you just want get in shape, are brand new to combat sports and fitness or are an…read moreexperienced fighter, this is the gym for you. From the instructors to the patrons the environment and culture is welcoming and family oriented. You can't go wrong with The Resistance Fitness Center

Tried an intro class for our 10 year old son and we really enjoyed the teaching style and…read moreprofessionalism. We will continue going here and would recommend this place to anyone looking for KungFu.

My son has tried other martial arts, and he requested to try kung fu. The instructors are great and…read morehe seems to really be enjoying it. He's always excited to go to class each week. I finally found something that he will stick with. Highly recommended.

I've been following these guys on FB and IG for a while. I have also heard good testimonials from…read moreothers who have taken courses with OpTempo so of course my curious self went through their website to see if there were any classes that worked with my schedule. I took an Intermediate Pistol Course earlier this month with Matt and Ben leading the class -- both were phenomenal instructors. Each instructor had their own philosophy and methodology with handling and tactics. I appreciate that they also brought their "real world" experiences into our group discussions. Since the instructors have LE and Military backgrounds, better perspectives and examples are shared with the class which is an added bonus for those who are learning new concepts or strategies. The course I took was at Field Sports Park on the border of South San Jose and Morgan Hill. We had a private section of the park which worked nicely for our intimate class size of 10. The class started at 9am and ran a little bit past 3pm. We completed drills as a class and did some additional work in smaller group sizes of 1:5. I enjoyed the session so much that I signed up for 1:1 instruction for a new weapon I just purchased. Signing up is easy. Just browse through the course offerings on the website, select and pay for the course you want to take (check for prerequisites), and Adriana (I believe she's the Operations Manager) will respond to you promptly with all the details you need. By the way, Adriana has been an absolute pleasure to work with -- she's responsive and really great with answering questions. Overall, there's a pretty awesome team running this business. I would highly recommend for beginner shooters, skilled shooters, expert shooters, and every skill level in between!

recently attended OpTempo's Pistol Foundations 3 course and was thoroughly impressed. The course…read morebuilt effectively on previous skills, with practical drills that were both challenging and relevant. Our instructor, Ben, was outstanding. His expertise, patience, and ability to adjust training for individual skill levels made the experience exceptional. The supportive and inclusive learning environment he created was invaluable. I highly recommend OpTempo and look forward to more courses. Thank you, Ben, and the entire team!