Jeremy is a great teacher and coach--positive, enthusiastic, disciplined and welcoming. Both of…read moreour kids love the classes!

Jeremy and his staff are incredible with the kids! We sent our 3 kids to take classes at Intensity…read moreand they are more disciplined, have more energy, and are enjoying making new friends in class. I would highly recommend the Summer program also which doesn't just involve going to class, but they also help out in the community (cleaning up the parks, visiting senior centers, educational fieldtrips, etc) to create more well rounded people. If you or your family want a fun and healthy way to enjoy family time, give them a call today, you won't regret it!

I highly recommend this course of martial arts training, for men, women and kids alike. I am a…read morecouch potato by nature, and I've found it hard to stick to a solitary gym routine. This has turned out to be a great option for me, even having no prior experience with martial arts. It is an excellent workout *and* a lot of fun. Since I started training over a year ago, I have lost weight, gained strength and flexibility, and learned valuable self defense skills. It is fun interacting with classmates, unlike at the typical group gym class where you attend side by side with a bunch of others but never really get to work together. The group here is really friendly and supportive - a great community feel.The course is also a challenge for the mind: I've had to memorize many techniques such as joint locks, strikes, throws, kicks, falls, and "forms" (a series of techniques). With such rich, varied training content, Instructor Moore is a very good teacher - patient, clear, challenging and encouraging.

From the owner: Affordable and quality traditional Korean martial arts and practical self-defense instruction for…read moreall ages. -Small classes that ensure plenty of one-on-one instruction. -Heavily discounted multiple family member discounts on tuition. -We teach the world's most comprehensive and effective style including: kicking & punching (striking), pressure points and stretching, joint-locks & grappling (jujitsu), empty-hand & weapons forms, breathing & break-falling. Never heard of Kung Jung Mu Sul? We are most similar to Hapkido and Kuk Sool, but also related to aikido, karate, taekwondo, judo, jujutsu, and kung fu.

Been doing Taekwondo here since I was 4, by the way, I'm 13 now. There has been change in the…read moremasters and instructors over the years but overall, this has been my favourite thing to do.

When I started martial arts I was a very crazy child and I would not listen mom I would run around…read moreand scream. Now I have been doing martial arts for 4 years and I just got my black belt, now I listen to my mom and do all my chores without her even asking, Han martial arts has had a great impact on my life. Thank you so much

Coach Vince has a gift. I am in my 3rd year of training with him, and one thing that stands out is…read morehe has very loyal students who stick with him for years. And there is very good reason for that. Vince has a way of meeting you at your level, encouraging you positively wherever you are in your growth. He strikes a good balance between discipline and not being overly formal, between teaching and refining technique and encouraging your overall fitness training. He pays very careful attention to his students and he'll step in and show you that slight change -- physical or psychological -- that's going to make all the difference in your performance. Without being a drill sergeant about it, he's able to motivate people to train hard and grow beyond their limitations. I will be honest for a second -- I am not someone who loves exercising. At least I didn't used to be. And now I look forward training on a regular basis, and I absolutely have Vince to thank for that.

Been training with Vince for about a year…read more I came in with a mixture of kung fu / wushu / dance background, and Vince did an excellent job in identifying my strengths and helping me use it to my fullest potential. Vince acts as a real model of what a martial artist should be: he knowledgeable about the history, philosophy, and application of different styles while also keeping an open mind to different interpretations and methods. I've witnessed many students (myself included) come in with a giant fear of getting punched in the face. Vince really has a way in helping people become more confident in their abilities using martial arts as a medium. There aren't that many Sanshou specialists in California. Vince is a one of a kind coach.

Words cannot do justice to how amazing this gem of a school in East Oakland is. Master Frohm and…read moreChief Instructors May and Jefferson have cultivated a community that is caring, supportive and motivating. Expectations of the kids and older students are very high, and comes from a place of love and integrity. And while the physical expectations of training are there, the expectations don't end at the walls of the school. The instructors regularly talk with the kids about balance in their lives - encouraging them in school, supporting family, and pushing students to critically evaluate their relationship with devices and social media. It never comes off as preachy, because the instructors have earned the respect of their students. You will have fun, you will find a family, at times you will be sore and frustrated...but you will feel like you are doing something great for your mind and body. Students range from age three to fifty. Whoever you are (and whatever shape you are in) you will be accepted here and encouraged to be your best. But you have to experience it to truly understand.

At Frohm's Martial Arts, we study American Karate. American Karate is a combination of American…read moreboxing, Karate and Taekwondo. We train hard!! Belts are not given out because you've been here a long time and pay your tuition. There is integrity involved, and you have to earn each rank, regardless of your age. I came to Frohm's Martial Arts with my daughter who began almost a year before me and I was impressed. Impressed by Head Teacher Mr. Frohm, the Blackbelts, and most important the students. Like I say for any school... Look at the students the school produces, look at the environment and see how the students are treated. My daughter gained confidence, she received positive feedback for the things she was doing well, and they worked on the things that needed work. The school's motto is: **Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit** ...and you can tell that it's not just empty words. I am a 38 year old woman, not the first person you think of when you think of martial arts; but I am a martial artist!! My karate birthday (when I began) is 12/04/07. My daughter brought me to karate, but the school kept me here. This is my second family! Everybody is very respectful to each other and will make newcomers feel comfortable as well. I can't say enough about Head Teacher Mr. Frohm. A good program starts with a good instructor. He is kind, humble and an amazing instructor! He knows how to push you to be a better person physically and mentally. Our students, Black belts and lower belts, fight and do forms/katas in tournaments, and they not only do well, but they show respect, integrity and self-control on and off the mat. Check out FMA or Frohm's martial arts on Youtube for a preview! ***Remember: it is ALWAYS advisable to AVOID a street fight at any cost! No matter how good you are at your art/sport, ANY crazy person can just grab a gun and shoot you. Then that's it - end of story ****

Wednesday was my daughter's LAST class w Sifu Jessie since she graduated to orange belt today! We…read moreare all gonna miss Sifu Jessie terribly as our instructor--esp because he always kept the adults equally entertained w constant jokes and our-time pop culture references. AND because he was consistently instilling manners and respect every day, every class, with every student. HIGHLY recommend joining the Pallen's Community!

Overall very amazing program ! My son has been coming for a month so far and loves it. His overall…read morebehavior and confidence has improved. In addition to being a better student. Thank you to Sifu Jordan and grand master Jordan ! We appreciate all that they do for my son and this program.

I was a little apprehensive when my son asked to join Bravo Zulu, bc I kept thinking of Cobra Kai…read more(the original Karate Kid version w/ Johnny.) But boy, was I wrong. Coach Nick, an Oakland resident, is strict but kind, and conducts the class in a calm manner. It's strictly a gym that conducts mma classes, not a weird "yes sensei!" dojo situation that I was afraid it would be. It's been really good for my son, learning discipline and hard work in what he calls a "very friendly environment." No "sweep the knee" situation here.

I joined back in March of 2024. The reason was because I wanted to learn how to fight and be…read moreconfident in myself. Overtime, I got very fit and became more confident. I participated in a tournament and fell more in love with the sport. Even during a small period when I was out of training, I still kept the discipline of wanting to stay fit and healthy. This gym has great coaching and a great atmosphere and it has helped me to become the best version of myself.

I want to say something about my teacher, whose name I know in English as Patty Li. I've been…read moretaking the Friday taiji class at the Berkeley YMCA for about a month and a half My name is Rick, and I have neuropathy in my hands and feet, but Patty who I met at the Y suggested that I come to the Friday Taiji class. I use a walker for balance, and sometimes need to lean against the wall so I don't just tumble over But Patty invited me and I came. Since I started the class I have noticed a marked improvement in my balance, my strength and my ability to focus my breath and my attention in my body Patty is an incredible teacher, a master of her arts, who has been doing martial arts, since she was a child in Beijing. I didn't know any of this when she invited me to class. Most people when they see me and my walker write me off as being unable to do things, but Patty didn't see any of that, she just saw another human being with a willingness to learn, I think she's incredibly perceptive person. So I started coming to the class and have only missed once in about two months I've been going to the Y every other day for swimming and some weight training, but Friday has become my favorite day I do the taiji class at 10 AM, and then I follow it up with a swim It was very clear to me from the beginning that Patty is an incredibly disciplined person, but what I really love about her, is her grace, and the humor with which she teaches... in other words she makes it really fun. Regardless of different peoples capability in class, she works with each of us so that we can become stronger, more balanced, and more able to practice this beautiful moving meditative art form She is a treasure, and I am blessed to have her as my teacher, and the YMCA is blessed to have her as part of this community 老师，谢谢 Thank you teacher

Are you a parent looking to encourage your kids (especially Chinese-American kids) to start martial…read morearts? Have cash to spare? Great! Are you an adult who learned some wushu as a child, fell out of practice through your teens, and want to pick it back up as an adult? Try a drop-in class for $35, and then see if you want to continue here. In my case, after two classes, I found another school to practice with. I hesitated leaving a poor review because why bother with all these 5 star reviews stacked against me? But I remember why I use Yelp: to consult legit reviews before I spend money on any establishment. Hence, I feel the need to pen this review, especially if there are fellow adults considering wushu here. That one review that says Wushu West takes adults seriously and caters to them too? Maybe that used to be the case, but from my experience, not anymore. Flashback time! My brother and I were wee elementary students enrolled in Wushu West. I remember enjoying the class. For unknown reasons, my parents stopped enrolling us. However, that experience (along with kung fu class in Chinese school) built the foundations of kung fu stances, kicks, and flexibility that I have carried on to this day. My biggest regret was that I never advanced far enough to work with weapons. Fast-forward to present day. I am a young professional who can do pullups & deadlifts. For several years, I kept eyeing Wushu West through the internet, promising myself I'd go back. Stars aligned, and I made my first visit back with a drop-in class. The class was filled with kids younger than me. Where were the adult students that were said to be attending this class too? For a good half hour, Shifu Patti (mind you, I'm only calling her Shifu out of respect) lead the class through warmups, which frankly feel like a huge waste of time, something that should be done before class starts. It's just jogging, jumping jacks, some kicks, and LOTS of stretching and counting in Chinese. I'm here to learn, not to do warmups that I can do by myself. Even when you're doing wushu exercises (various kicks, spins, stances, etc), Shifu doesn't lead them. It's her kid students leading the exercises. They go so fast, I can't keep up with forms and sequences I'm supposed to maintain and follow, so I flounder along while watching with a mix of admiration for the kids, and frustration that I can't keep up nor am I taught properly on how to keep up. Yes, the cool student leader will stop and walk through it with you a few times at most, but then it's on to the next cool move...that I can't keep up with. Meanwhile, Shifu sits on the sidelines. I came back one more time to see if it was an improvement from the first class. The oldest student I saw here was a man, but everyone else was a kid, with the eldest one maybe in high school. My gripes: 1) Shifu does NOT take into consideration my experience and skill level. I am either doing kiddie exercises or floundering with being unable to keep up with advanced moves. 2) My second visit here, I was assisting moving furniture, when my shin slammed into a wooden part of a furniture. It hurt like a MF-er, to the point that I felt the impact down to my shin bone. I had a deep cut on my shin. Although it clotted quickly, it swelled up to a huge bump. Shifu kept repeating, "It's just skin, you'll be fine," when I told her that I could feel the pain in my bone too. Way to be sensitive. 3. Shifu had me sign a release form after I was hurt. Whenever I sign anything, I take a photo of it on my phone so that I can have the form for my records. Shifu Patti gave me attitude and said, "We don't do that here, you don't need this record." I explained I do this whenever I sign a form. She said, "Why do you need a copy of this record? It's no one's business." Excuse me, this is MY BUSINESS. As a customer, it's my absolute right to take a photo of anything I sign for my records. She gave me major attitude. I really could not believe I had to argue for a copy of my records. 4. When I said bye to her (after she had a conversation with a kid's parents and nicely said bye to them), she wouldn't look at me and then barked that I can't pay drop-in prices anymore, I have to commit to a monthly plan if I wanted to continue here. I simply asked her to remind me of pricing, and she just waved me off, snapping, "You already took a photo, isn't that what you took that for?" Bless San T for his Yelp review from 2013, when he said, and I quote: "when it comes to business and money, she is downright horrible. and cheap...the way you run your business is part of the practice.  And you can't ignore a shady businessperson no matter how great of a teacher they are." I wonder how many other people have left with a bad experience, and just don't want to write Yelp reviews. Maybe my parents took me and my brother out of this class because of their experience with Shifu Patti. I'll never know.

Sifu Jason is an amazing instructor, great community, the curriculum is easy to follow but also…read morechallenging. Feels like second family

I've been to a lot of martial arts schools/mma gyms etc, none have been funner and a tighter…read morecommunity than EWWC. The style is fun, the instructors are wonderful, and the friendships will last you a lifetime.