My son and I have been students here for 2 years. Sifu Alan Myrtle is great with the kids and…read moreadults. You can tell he has been teaching kids for a long time. He is calm and encouraging with them. He also requires they respect him and each other. They love his games! He encourages the kids to compete in Forms/kata and sparring/kumite. The school does well at competitions. For the adults he is a wealth of knowledge on Kenpo and several other styles. Starting you slow and continually letting you in on some more info that helps you get better. Teaching is always sprinkled with a bit of humor. Some of his own black belts help teach classes.

I have been a student at Northwest Martial Arts for many years. Not only will you learn…read moreself-defense, but also build confidence and discipline. If you put in the time, effort and energy, the knowledge gained, as well as the physical, mental and emotional aspects, is beneficial even when not on the mat. Sifu Alan Myrtle is patient, wants the best of each and every student, and would like for you to learn some martial arts history as well as "THE WHY" we do certain movements, etc. During lessons, we have seriousness, as well as sense of humor thrown in there! This creates a balance. I highly recommend Northwest Martial Arts. PS. The dojo is located same side of Safeway but across the street next to Jack's donuts!

An amazing place to study Aikido. I have been studying here for several years now. I have obviously…read morelearned a great martial art during that time but have learned so much more on how to live life with a positive spirit! The Sensei's have a tremendous amount of knowledge passed on from a great Aikido lineage! If you are looking for a martial art to study , this is it. Try a few classes and you will be hooked!!

Jiu Jitsu is a journey and the people you choose to walk that journey with you is as important as…read morethe lessons that journey will teach you. I visited the different Jiu Jitsu schools in the Redding area before i chose to attend Mendes Jiu Jitsu in Palo Cedro, CA. They are passionate about teaching the art of Jiu Jitsu and the staff are phenomenal from Professor Nate Mendes on down to the Coaches that impart their collective knowledge onto their students. If you are looking for a place to begin your Jiu Jitsu journey and receiving enthusiastic and passionate teaching from phenomenal Jiu Jitsu practitioners then please check out Mendes Jiu Jitsu.

Very impressed with this academy. They have exceeded my expectations. First impression and point of…read morecontact is Kellie. She is highly organized and so helpful. I appreciate that there is someone available to answer questions about new memberships/billing. Very professional. The kids class is massive and they have plenty of instructors on the mat to help. Instruction here is top notch. It's kind of expected that you'll get "thrown to the wolves" when you start jiu jitsu as there are really no "basics/beginner course"; you just immerse and catch up eventually (unless you pay extra for personals). I appreciate that they see when someone needs help and they provide it, instead of leaving you lost and floundering. As for adults class, everyone is friendly and respectful. There are no women's classes (that's fine) and males and females are mixed in class but they do a great job with the culture to ensure the women don't feel intimidated. The female black belt instructors do an amazing job at putting new female students at ease. Everyone is so nice and respectful and I have not had any negative experiences. More emphasis on self-defense aspect here, which I appreciate. Very realistic. But they'll also get you competition-ready if that's your goal too. I appreciate the structure, discipline, and higher expectation here. Quality team and families. Highly recommend!

Review for Legacy Martial Arts / Kung Fu San Soo - Redding, CA…read more I'm not writing this out of spite or bitterness. I'm writing it because as a prospective student--and as a man--I believe in being honest, standing by my experience, and holding people accountable for basic professionalism and courtesy. I initially reached out to Legacy Martial Arts / Kung Fu San Soo in Redding because I was genuinely interested in what they had to offer. I made several attempts to contact the instructor, both through phone calls (voicemails left) and via the website's contact form. I even showed up in person once and found him teaching a private lesson, which I completely understood. But despite multiple efforts over an extended period, I received no reply whatsoever. Eventually, I left a message through the website expressing my disappointment, and I posted an honest review outlining my experience. Almost immediately after that, I received a phone call--his first response--offering an apology and citing a "family emergency" as the reason for the lack of communication. While I do sympathize with personal crises (we all face them), the timeline of my attempts to reach out didn't quite match up with that excuse. Emergencies don't last for weeks without a single moment to return a message--or have someone else do so on your behalf. It didn't add up. Even then, the apology was lukewarm at best. What I got was, "One of my students saw your review, which is unfortunate." In other words: he wasn't concerned that I felt disrespected--he was concerned that his student saw a negative review. It felt more like damage control than a sincere apology. Despite that, I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I took the review down and told him I wouldn't pursue this further. I figured, maybe we just weren't a good fit. But again--no reply. No follow-up. No closure. Just silence. Later, I reached out one last time to express how I felt--not to stir the pot, but to give him one more opportunity to show some human decency, to say, "Hey, I messed up. I'd like to make it right." But once again--silence. At some point, silence becomes a statement in itself. Whether it's passive disregard or some misguided idea of dignity, it's a bad look either way. A simple acknowledgment, even just a "wish you the best," would've gone a long way. But that didn't happen. So yes, I'm reposting this review. Not out of anger, but because I stand by my conviction: when someone repeatedly ghosts you, gives vague excuses, and only responds when their reputation is at risk--it speaks volumes about their character and their business. To anyone considering training here, just know this was my experience. Maybe yours will be different--but this is mine. And I have every right to share it.

Master Jim is the best at instilling confidence, manners and all around lessons that help our youth…read moreto function in todays society! Thank You Master Jim and crew for all you do!

My son has been training on and off under Ahjan Josh since he was four. He's been here more…read moreconsistently now (at age ten) and has grown in his skills since - not just fighting skills, but those of self-discipline, respect, and care for others. He's been allowed to help the younger children and been given responsibility as seen fit. He enjoys coming to class very much. Coach is the kind to push someone past their ability because he sees potential, but not past the point where kids would lose confidence in themselves. It's a fine balance and I appreciate having someone coaching my son who understands and acknowledges this. Also, it's funny because a lot of parents fear that putting their kids in to a fighting class will promote violence but it has done the opposite. My son hasn't gotten in trouble for fighting or any other physical altercations in the past six years. We'll continue coming here!

Just wanted to review this horrible gym! Just kidding!!! It's really hard to put into words what…read morethis academy has become to me and my son... We stumbled in 14 months ago, not knowing what to expect, and here we stand both training ...my son has become a great competitor and I'm falling back in love with the sport at 51 years of age....and its due to the patience and guidance of Tanner and Chris Longo....don't be mislead...all the coaches are amazing and helpful...the most precious thing to my son and I, is the sense of family and community...I look forward to training and seeing what the future holds for Rice bros and us....either way we're totally committed to this Gym....thanks guys we love yall

I can't say enough great things about Rice Bros. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by…read morethe coaches. The coaches are top-tier, answering all questions and making sure everyone understands the techniques. The facility is clean, spacious, and equipped with everything you need for a great session. The sense of community here is incredible everyone is supportive and encouraging, making it a fantastic environment to train and grow in. Classes are well-structured, and there's a perfect balance of technique, and sparring.

Very good gymnastics introduction for toddlers! High expectations with one on one coaching.read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Shasta Gymnastics Academy. They have something for any…read morekid here. The coaches are incredible and knowledgable. The staff are friendly and helpful. The facility is constantly being improved which is awesome and they're really building an amazing community of gymnasts here!

This is a great CrossFit gym that is new(ish), very clean, offers childcare and lots of class…read moreoptions. The owners/coaches are friendly, helpful, and they love to learn and that is exactly what I look for in a gym. If you're looking for a solid CF gym, check this place out!

Crossfit coached right! I was hesitant to ever go back to any crossfit gym after an injury a few…read moreyears ago. The coaching staff were great at identifying my ability level and adjusted the work out (i.e assisting bands for my pull ups) so i was able to have the best experience. I would recommend this place for all levels. It appeared they had a play area for kids. Very clean too.