Great place to begin your journey into Krav Maga! Gaby is an amazing instructor and works well with…read moreall skill levels along with his instructors. It is very welcoming and filled excellent members! You will love the good vibe and life skills training!!

I had a wonderful time meeting a wide array of age groups and fighters across multiple levels from…read morebeginner to expert. Gabi the owner is a supportive and insure conscious instructor with a wealth of knowledge and the skills to demonstrate them in clear and concise ways. Love all other instructors as well. Very welcoming place with the intention to team building end empowering the individual.

Great place to train if you're looking for technical Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Liz and Mineiro…read moreare very welcoming and passionate about their craft. The academy caters to all ages, skill levels, and welcomes all. I've been fortunate to train here for over a year and have trained with multiple champions. 10 out 10 would definitely recommend.

Professors Mineiro and Liz have been training my kids since they were 5 years old. They are now…read more7&9. Before they opened up shop in Emeryville, they used to travel from Fresno to San Jose to coach the kids class at LUTE. Their dedication to being there for the kids is what really stood out. Mineiro's style of coaching and disciplining a bunch of 4-7 year olds is pretty impressive. I've seen complete chaos at other academies, with kids not following simple instructions. But not Mineiro! He has always been firm and wasted no time. It was always "Keep Quiet and Pay Attention!" Some parents might think it's a little too direct, but it's exactly what every kid needs to hear. Mineiro always encourages the kids in class to try out the local competitions. It's always a you'll never know if they'll like it unless you try situation. In reality, it helps them build up the self confidence and teaches them to train harder win or lose. When the news came that they were moving to Emeryville to open up their 1st location our kids were so bummed. There's a special bond that sticks with them as well as us parents. You realize the kids become smaller versions of their coaches. Good news is we were always traveling north, so we made it a point to drop by every chance we could. Til' this day we still visit Mineiro once a month on a Saturday morning. When you step into the room you can see how much pride, and hard work was put into this place. The competition banners are starting to fill the walls, and when you watch how they train you know why they took home the 2024 JJWL 1st Place Academy Champion Banner. Potentially going for a back to back win this weekend. Seeing the growth on social media these past months, I wouldn't be surprised if they moved into a bigger space. If you're in the area looking for a reputable and well respected Professor, then you and your kids are in good hands. You'll also get a chance to meet the CEO Harley! Thank you Mineiro and Liz for pushing our kids to be the best versions of themselves. Nothing but love and respect to the both of you!

I really enjoy the authentic traditional training. The instructors are volunteers sharing the…read moreknowledge they learned from those who did the same. Part of Shotokan Karate of America. I strongly recommend going and trying them out. All levels welcome, even if you haven't tried martial arts before.

From the owner: Weekly classes for beginning and advanced students in traditional Shotokan Karate Mondays and…read moreWednesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Practice is located at Berkeley's Historic Toverii Tuppa: Finnish Hall in the second floor ballroom. Joining is easy – just visit any of our practices! There is no charge to observe or to practice with us once or twice. Karate can be practiced by people of all ages for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, physical conditioning, and mental fortitude. No special equipment is required.

Ralph Gracie Berkeley changed my life. Eduardo Fraga has an incredible depth of knowledge and has…read morealways pushed me to continue training even through some dark times in my life. This place has become family and I'm so grateful that I walked through those doors.

I had an absolute pleasure studying judo here with Sensei Barry and Sensei Newton. They are very…read morenice and knowledgeable.

Diamantstein Sensei is kind, skilled and expert. His students are deeply respectful and clearly…read moreengaged with the art in a meaningful way. My work with Diamantstein Sensei is in a collaborative capacity, as my group shares his studio. Diamantstein Sensei is a reasonable, supportive, clear landlord, a good friend and a wonderful teacher. On another note, the studio space is beautiful. Spacious, clean, unpretentious and well taken care of.

I have been learning Iaido from Sensei Andre for over 11 years…read more I really enjoy Sensei Andre's sense of humor and his patience. The art he teaches is over 450 years old and Sensei Andre is one of the best practioners I've ever seen. Their is a strong sense of Family at the Dojo where you get tons of support from the other students. I highly recommend the school for those who want to learn a very authentic Martial Art.

After researching and visiting some aikido schools in the area and I decided to attend this school…read more The place has a great learning environment. It's subtle but I feel an inner zeal to learn from instructors who have dedicated their lives to the beautiful art of aikido. Most impressive thing is that Nick sensei sub-communicate a balance between softness(suppleness and yielding) and alertness while teaching aikido techniques, which is pretty rare to find. Instructors share all their wisdom and years of experience with aikido for you without holding anything back and you can use it anyway you want in different aspects of life. Students train with other students from different age groups and gender which is deeply interconnected with the balance between suppleness and alertness. It's cause while training with different people during the classes, one naturally finds a balance between the two. Since aikido is considered as the most spiritual martial art and this is reflected while training here like learning without words, conscious breaths, introducing gap between thinking while bowing etc. Although they seem to be way too traditional sometimes with some of the things they sub-communicate to the students, still it's a good school. Along with that it's Pretty spacious. Also you can find many hot girls in nearby dance studios.

I decided to check out Aikido for the first time about six months ago, and the welcome, warmth, and…read morekindness I encountered at Shusekai kept me coming back. From day one I felt allowed -- even encouraged -- to have no clue at all what I was doing. As such, my practice has deepened and improved in a most organic, delightful, and surprising way. The basics classes I attend emphasize practice, not mastery, so I feel utterly free to take risks and try things countless different ways under the guidance of the extraordinary Nick Walker Sensei. Nick and the other teachers are wonderfully gifted in both the art itself and how they teach it: from a place of deep skill infused with great lightness and humor. It's rare that most people on the mat aren't at least grinning (and more often laughing -- the smiles you see in the photos weren't just for the camera!). Also, as students advance, they naturally morph into trusted teachers and guides for the newer students. The coolest thing about Aikido is how it translates off the mat: there are inherent lessons about grounding, assertiveness, commitment, what is and isn't worth our energy ... and lots more. It's also a subtly killer workout and a fantastic integration of mind and body. Most exciting for me is the weekly women's class recently begun by Azzia Zur, the spectacular dojo manager and teacher, whose infectious energy makes it impossible not to love learning this stuff. Practicing with all women has a very different and special quality -- if you're a woman looking to start a practice, this class is the perfect gateway.

I only went for a couple classes while I was in class, but my experience was positive all around! I…read morewould definitely go back!

Great workouts and knowledgeable coaches. I've been going to…read morethe boxing boot camp and it's a great balance of workout and techniques. Highly recommend!

I have been going there for a couple months. It's not just about beating somebody or getting beat…read moreup, you really learn something and also work out your body. Get into to it, Steady for a while then you are not going to let it go.

My 10-year-old son recently had an interest sparked in kung fu by watching a TV show. I really did…read morenot think he would gravitate toward it, but I ran across Ryan and Wu Wei Tao Kung Fu and we have not looked back. Ryan is a phenomenal teacher. He is gentle in temperament yet clear and firm in his instructions, and he's very good at pushing my son, but not pushing him so hard that he becomes frustrated. My son has found his classes with Ryan to be a joy, and he always says what a great teacher he thinks Ryan is. I can tell that Ryan enjoys the teaching experience as well. He has always given my son 110% and I can't recommend him more highly as a teacher. I also think his reasonably priced one-on-one classes are perfect for students like my son who might be more intimidated in a traditional martial arts setting with a lot of other students.

I've been taking classes here for a little over two years and I've only now thought to leave a…read morereview lol. As you might guess, I really like it here! Everybody, both the instructors and the other students, is really nice and supportive. The instructor, Yuka, is a great teacher and gives a lot of personal attention. She also does a great job accommodating people's preferences and abilities so that they get the most out of their time here. The studio's super clean - Yuka uses one of those cleaning robots before every class, and the mats all get wiped down with sanitizing spray after each use. Personally, I take these classes to train for self-defense, and I like that that's what it's focused on. We train for common self-defense scenarios and all of the techniques are very practical. However, this is also a great place to practice Wing Chun for both cultural and fitness reasons! Can't recommend it enough.

I entered the studio late, but was greeted with kindness…read more The students, ages young person to elders,the fluid movements of the instructors, the ease and gentleness of the way they calmly and precisely encouraged students to mirror their movements was fascinating. I am so looking forward to my first class and the classes that follow for the opportunity to learn self-defense and gain strength in my body and mind!