We signed up our son in the Panda (evening) class. He attended 3 classes but unfortunately on the…read more4th class, he was hurt by the same kid THREE times and none of the instructors teaching the class paid attention or saw this. I had to call out to the instructor, who was supposed to be his mentor and was present, to tell her this kid was purposely hurting my child. In one of these incidents, he made my son bleed. The kid has been allowed to stay and Matt informed he he'd be talking to the parents and the kid. He said to him it didn't appear intentional from the videos. Yet this kid made my son bleed, hurt him and ONLY him THREE times. Unfortunately my child, who just turned four, has refused to go back. Perhaps one of the first introductory lessons should be with the child and parents about respect and safety towards fellow classmates with zero tolerance for this behavior. The only positive thing here is to say thank you to Mr. Cristian who tried his best to support our son in an attempt to help him get back to class. You are a great teacher, kind, and friendly. You, by far, showed more empathy to my son and genuine care. You will make a great sensei one day.

I first enrolled my son into the karate class for the 21 day/ $21 deal. The 21 day deal also came…read morewith a karate uniform, which is extremely generous, because I would imagine that that alone cost $21. We decided to stick with the class and my son absolutely loves it. All the teachers in this class are very nice, works well with children, responsible, respectful, knowledgeable, and very fun. I figured this would be a great set of role models for my child as well. I pay $179 a month for my child. What I love is that they have about three different times available a day and you can come as you please. You do not have to commit to a set time, so you could really get your moneys worth for the price per month. We usually come on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and some Saturdays. This place is kept clean and conveniently located around many different restaurants, with plenty of parking. They even offer "parents night out" events where they offer fun, activity filled, child care. Even though we have not yet partaken in this opportunity, it's nice having the option and I hear the spots fill up fast. Along with martial arts, in every class they teach a lesson of the day on how to be a better person and make good decisions: Which I also find admirable. I definitely recommend MAX academy. It brings my son so much joy to be in the class. They recently had "mommy's day on the mat," it was a fun bonding time for my son and I and I hope there are more to come! I look forward in watching my son grow and progress in this class!

I have been attending this academy for a few months, and my experience has been exceptionally…read morepositive. The instructors are thorough and clear in their lessons. The classes are great for people of all levels of experience and fitness. I had no prior experience with BJJ, however I felt welcomed and the instructors take the time and effort to make sure each and every member is understanding and improving. Most days of the week they have two classes available for adults one at 11am and the other at 7pm. When I was looking for schools I was looking for places that had early morning classes, but unfortunately none of the schools I was interested in the area offered any. Whether you are looking for a new hobby, getting in shape, learning self defense, or whatever your reason may be, I could not recommend this place enough. My child is not yet old enough to attend this academy, but the instructors appear to be great with the kids and make the instruction fun and challenging for them. I look forward for my little one to be old enough to enroll. Overall this place is very welcoming, the instructor's are great, and the facility is clean.

My kids went there for a bit and I had to change gyms. They have good qualities but ultimately I…read morefelt I wasn't getting my money's worth. For kids classes they could go 2x during the week and they had a Saturday class. Often times one of the kids classes would fall near a holiday so the gym would close. Sometimes the gym would close for holidays that really didn't effect the class times. It just didn't feel like we were getting what we paid for. Most of the class was spent doing warm ups and drills. I rarely saw the kids spar. We went to a different gym where we are able to go 5-6 times a week and the kids spar every day. My oldest on his first day was tossed around by the smaller kids which showed how much he wasn't really learning at Ricardo's. Now my kids have become new warriors and can legitimately use self defense a lot better. Hopefully this is just my experience, the teachers are great and I wish them all the best. Thank you.

We went for a class observation on Friday while also completing the application for my son's…read more Jiu-Jitsu program, which worked out perfectly since we were able to do both at the same time. The academy is clean and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. During the class observation, we noticed they had enough coaches for the students, which was great because it showed the kids were getting good attention and guidance. They also have plenty of chairs for parents to sit and wait comfortably. The walking space was a little small, but it wasn't a big issue. Overall, it was a very nice experience. We're really excited for my son to get started and be part of the program. Looking forward to seeing him learn and grow here!

I really enjoyed being a part of this academy, and it means a lot to me that I was a part of this…read morefor a few years now. This academy made me more fit and more disciplined, I learned alot in this academy. The instructors are really nice, patient and they will want you to improve, they will also encourage you to do better in school and to always make sure that your grades are good. I definitely will recommend this academy to others because here I've improved mentally and physically and since I've joined in this academy it has helped me to maintain my grades to keep getting the principal's honor roll. - Arthgin (14 years old)

My 6-yr old loves this place! He tried karate first, but…read moredidn't enjoy it much. He's been coming here for over a year now and loves it! The coaches are great and show their commitment to the students (even these younger age groups). It really helps that they have separate classes for different age groups. Not only do they learn Jiujitsu, but they also learn about respect, camaraderie, and patience. Will be here for the long run!

This was our second gym we had our 6yo tried and we love it here. Coaches are amazing, kids are…read moregreat, parents are great, and their training techniques are great. We've been here 7 months and my Son has thrive so much. He even wanted to join the competitions along with his classmates. I love watching how much he's grown with this gym. We go five days a week and my kid loves it no complaints.

What a great find for teaching martial arts. The kids are grouped accordingly to age and…read moreexperience. Parents are allowed to watch during the training, which is so nice because we can practice with the children at home .My five year-old daughter definitely loves this place and all of the instructors. Can't say enough about how the instructors watch carefully on every child that is in their clas

Twin Tigers Academy of Self Defense is such an amazing place! The instructors are amazing and they…read morewant you to push you to be your best self! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone!

Grand Master Guila trained with the late Senior Grand Master George Iverson…read more I've known Grand Master Guila from the late 80's, when we both trained at Leeward Kenpo Karate in Hawaii under the tutelage of the late Senior Grand Master Edmund Louis., Grand Master Guila had hand and feet skills that were unbelievable. He help teach his skills to everyone at class and he is a awesome teacher. The experience I've had with Senior Grand Master Guila was more than just great. It was a lifetime experience.

My daughter has just started here and already I can tell this is a great place. The leaders lead by…read moreexample, they are compassionate, they care. They are respectful to student and firm when they need to be. They take the time to make sure each kid understands. My daughter is getting bullied at school and I want her to have the mental skills as well as knowledge to protect her self. I love it already. Can't wait to see how far she goes.

Have been taking classes for a year at Big Break. Instruction is great. All of the students have…read morea good attitude and are very helpful especially to beginers. There are classes for all ages and all genders.

A wonderful academy that's spacious and well maintained. Head Instructor David is very…read moreknowledgeable and teaches with patience and expertise. I try to show up when I can to get his advice on bettering my all around Jiu Jitsu game. Coach Samantha is always very professional, nice and very proactive in making sure everyone is included. She is also very knowledgeable in her own right, with great coaching skills. Sparring with the both of them Is very fun, challenging and informative. I definitely recommend Big Break Jiu Jitsu for beginners and advanced level jiu jitsu practitioners. It is a great gym for everyone in the family.

This is a family owned business with an amazing love for what they do. Their business is their…read morefamily and they put their heart into their students completely. This is one of the best privately owned dojos I have encountered. They're the best!

We love coming here. Lots of fun and tons of important learning going on. Our daughter is new and…read moreshe loves it already. Normally shy and now is blossoming into a fierce little warrior.

My daughter Savannah loves training at Checkmat. The coaches are great with kids--patient,…read moreencouraging, and focused on building confidence and discipline. Awesome environment and culture. Highly recommend.

The Brentwood Checkmat gym is a great place to learn Jiu-Jitsu. Our 5yo daughter has been going for…read moreseveral months and has a blast. She learns every time and has made great progress, showing improvements in not only the moves and techniques but her self confidence as well. Coach Thiago and team are super helpful and understanding, fostering a wonderful environment for kids to learn, unlike some more "stringent" gyms around (no credit check to join here! ;). Highly recommended! I'm sure my daughter will take JJ for years to come after this great start. Will be enrolling our 2nd child once old enough.

I am going to start by saying my daughter enjoys their after school program. It is reasonably…read morepriced and they help the kids with their homework. I like the fact they have the kids do homework before the karate lessons which teaches the kids responsibility and how to prioritize what is important. They also teach them to be more convenient and they have to work hard if they want to move to another level which instills integrity. They do pick up the kids from some school locations which is helpful for the working parents. I am very happy with this facility , staff and programs.

My son loves coming here to get his homework finished and can't wait until it's his day!!! It's by…read morefar one of the best "investments" we've made for him!!' After being there for a while my view has changed and my son just doesn't have that excitement over going anymore. I'm not sure what happened but after a while my 7 yr olds self esteem isn't what it used to be at all.