Love it here! The instructors are great with kids and…read moreadults. Prices are great and worth every penny! My son loves coming to class! Alex and Austin are the right balance of fun and firm with the kids. They let them be kids, but don't let them get away with being hellions! If you are considering joining, stop by and check it out! You will not be disappointed. I can't wait until I can join too!

I began my jui jitsu journey here just this January. As a woman, getting into jui jitsu is somewhat…read moreintimidating, but the team at Kaijin North are welcoming and wonderful. That being said, they will challenge you, but that is how you get better! Our children are in Matt's class on Monday and Wednesday and I can not say enough about his instruction. He's not only engaging but knows how to handle the kids without losing his patience which is amazing hahah Our kids skill levels have grown tremendously under his guidance. I personally have enjoyed their BJJ 101 class and I wish all locations had these fundamental classes for newbies. It is GREAT for beginners but also those blue belts who are looking to hone their skills. Matt also teaches this class and I adore his instruction. He is a great communicator and makes it fun. If you are on the fence about trying jui jitsu please give it a shot. This gym is a great place to learn these wonderful self defense skills and its a great way to stay in shape. I can not recommend them enough! See you on the mat!

This is a beautiful studio, with a welcoming atmosphere. It's clean and comfortable, with plenty of…read morespace. The bathroom is clean as well. I was visiting in Santa Cruz, and stopped by on a Thursday night for Family Capoeira @ 5 pm... a fun but super-challenging class that teaches skills, language, and music to adults and children alike. Our class had 4 adults, and 6 children - the youngest of which was 2!! Everyone followed our instructor "Teacher Tony" - Formando Currupio. A great time, solid training and a beautiful gym!

Classes are good, however the lady at the front desk has a son who bullies my three year old girl…read more I told the boy to leave her alone and he went and told his mom I was being stern which turned into a big scene and all I wanted was my son to learn jujitsu. Instead I got a lecture on how she wanted me to handle her bully son differently which I didn't care about

My daughter has been in Kempo Karate at Kessler's Martial Arts under Sifu Aaron Kessler since 2010…read more Eventually, she got me into it also. It really is a great way for my daughter and I to work out together: we go for open Dojo on Saturday's and she gets to work out with me, or with her peers, usually a little of both. My daughter and I are not the most coordinated people on the planet, and, it is a fun supportive environment in which to improve. For me, I am particularly challenges at rolling over on my right shoulder, and, thier rubber floor mats and infinite patience in showing me over and over again is excellent. I have met other great students at Kessler's and my daughter gets to know some other Boulder Creek Elementary kids, it really is a great way to get out, meet other families and learn something at the same time. As for techniques, I see some critcal comments. Well, Martial Arts are Martial: if you are not willing to command a situation or have no interest in your child being able to do the same, you likely should not be in any martial art. As for Sifu Aaron, I can say that after 1000's of hours watching, I have never seen him do anything other than expertly teach martial arts.

Charming mountain community amenity and great after school activity. Master Smith strikes the…read moreperfect balance of age appropriate, traditional techniques with focus on form, respect, and good values while keeping the kids engaged. The studio also encourages progression through belt testing and leadership skills by having the advanced students assist the beginners. The class even integrates cultural and language elements, for example counting in Korean. The teacher keeps a theme of honesty and fun.

Great studio, wonderful teachers! Master Smith has been in this business for a long time and has a…read morewonderful way of teaching kids how to be respectful, mindful and aware! Highly recommend SLV Martial Arts for children and adult classes.

If you are looking for a fun, educational, and supportive martial arts school, you have found it!…read moreWe absolutely love it here. My son has been attending for years, and during that time, we've made so many wonderful friends. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance--it's focused on teaching kindness, respect, and discipline, but in a way that keeps things engaging and genuine fun for the kids. I highly recommend it!

This place is just amazing! The curriculum, the instructors, the way the classes are structured and…read morethe flexibility they provide in terms of class schedule - amazing! Our daughter tried somewhere else first and hated it. We thought she would never go back to MA until she experience Innovative Martial Arts through a friend's B-Day party. She asked us to sign her up right away which shocked us give her previous experience in another SVL place. She is now green belt and still lovin' it! Bottom line: this is THE place for martial arts in Scotts Valley/Santa Cruz. Nobody gets remotely close to it! This is IT!

My brother has been training here for several months and has been urging me to come down and get…read moreback into training (after a two decade break.) The owner Chris and instructor Alex were awesome mentors. First session was a great workout, and although you can tell these guys are experts, they were patient and super chill. Vibes were on point and it was a perfect environment to train and wind down. I'm stoked to get back on a regular training session as an adult, and feel like this would be the perfect spot for my son and nephew to get started as well.

KyoSa Loberg is welcoming and accepting. Great instruction, great fun. Instructors are supportive…read moreof students and the students are supportive of each other. Always a positive vibe/atmosphere in class. Only positivity is allowed here. Empathy, understanding, fairness during class and testing. Nobody is belittled, only strongly encouraged to train, grow, and never give up. You do not walk out of class or an exam with anything other than a good feeling, positive result, and the desire to return for more. I come from another background/Karate style and have learned other techniques to enhance my knowledge/skill. Defense against weapons is an additional big plus for me. I recommend checking out this school to see what it has to offer you.

I organized a self defense class for my department. He did an excellent job of tailoring the…read morepresentation to the needs of our team. He was polite, energetic and understood his audience. I was pleased with the training. I also appreciate the suggestions to take back to our agency. We have already followed through with 3 out of the 4 suggestions. I would encourage anyone interested in a self defense training that you book with Oakstrong Martial Arts!! Thanks again for the wonderful experience

My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed being a student of Choi's Tae Kwon Do. She is continuing to…read morelearn, grow and flourish with the guidance of her teachers. Master Choi has the perfect balance of lightheartedness and discipline. She and the rest of the teachers and students are great role models for newer students. I highly recommend this Tae Kwon Do studio to anyone seeking to learn as the environment is extremely positive and uplifting!

Master Choi's tae kwon do must be the finest studio around. We looked at the others before signing…read moreour boy up and were dismayed by the video arcade atmosphere in some, the lack of discipline and focus in others, and what appeared to be a missing emphasis on form in still others. Master Choi instills a sense of respect for tae kwon do, and it shows in the way she teaches her students to be centered, competent and confident. We've been with her for close to three years now and wouldn't consider going anywhere else. In fact, many of her students come to her from other studios. If you want the real experience of tae kwon do from a sixth degree black belt master, as opposed to just dabbling in the mixed martial arts fad, Choi's Tae Kwon Do is the place to go. Also, she teaches adults, not just kids.

Tammy is a very gifted teacher and she really gets what my body needs and finds ways to describe it…read morerhat I undertstand

When Covid hit I had paid in advance. Tammy wouldn't refund my money. She also doesn't sterilize…read moreher equipment. She uses vinegar instead of alcohol to "save her leather".