We have two kids enrolled here, and we've had a wonderful experience so far. The instructors are a…read morekind, welcoming family. My kids have really benefited from the emphasis on discipline and respect, and the environment is inclusive and supportive. We especially appreciate the schedule that allows our kids to learn both American Kenpo and Jiu-Jitsu every week. Since joining, they've gained so much confidence and developed great skills. We appreciate the dedication this dojo has to its students and the community, and we look forward to keeping our kids enrolled for years to come. Highly recommend!

Martial arts institute is awesome! My son started in January 2026 & 6 months in he has learned &…read moreimproved so much! They teach respect & his confidence now is through the roof when it comes to defending himself. They offer Kenpo Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & even Zumba classes for the adults. I highly recommend this place, it is family owned, they are so welcoming, skilled & passionate about what they do

My kids have been part of the Kugtar MMA family since 2019, and I can truly say it has been such a…read morepositive experience for both of them. Over the years, they have trained in Tang Soo Do and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and have had the opportunity to learn from so many wonderful instructors, especially Maa'm, who has had such a positive impact on them. She is an amazing instructor and a genuinely great person. You can tell that she truly cares about every one of her students. She gets to know them, believes in them, encourages them, and wants to see them succeed not only in martial arts, but in life. Maa'm can be tough, but that is part of what makes her such a great martial arts instructor. Martial arts isn't always supposed to be easy. Maa'm knows when her students are capable of more, and she pushes them because she believes in them. Her toughness comes from a place of caring and wanting her students to become stronger, more disciplined, and more confident. I have personally seen a tremendous change in both of my children. Before joining Kugtar, my son was being bullied at school and struggled with standing up for himself. Since becoming part of Kugtar, his self-esteem and confidence have grown tremendously. Seeing him learn to believe in himself, stand up for himself, and know that he has the skills to defend himself if necessary has meant so much to me as a parent. If you are looking for a martial arts school where your children can learn how to defend themselves while also building confidence, discipline, respect, and character, I highly recommend Kugtar MMA.

A Truly Incredible Experience at Kugtar MMA!!!…read more We are beyond grateful for the amazing guidance, support, and mentorship our son has received. From the moment he started, we knew we found something special. The environment is positive, DISCIPLINED, and uplifting -- exactly what every parent hopes for when choosing a martial arts school. A huge and heartfelt thank you to the Vanderlipe family, whose dedication and passion for jiu-jitsu shine through in everything they do. Their patience, encouragement, and genuine care have helped our son grow not only as an athlete, but also in his confidence, focus, and character. We have so much appreciation for the time, energy, and heart they pour into their students. We couldn't be more proud of the progress he's made under their guidance. He recently competed in a few tournaments for the first time this year. First tournament received a participation medal, second tournament a bronze, and third was GOLD! We highly recommend Kugtar MMA to any family looking for top-tier jiu-jitsu training, amazing role models, and a community that truly feels like family. Thank you, Vanderlipe family -- we are so grateful for everything you've done for our son!

Absolutely amazing instructors. Very professional. Clean. Respectful…read more I genuinely feel like my child is learning a craft and many skills that will be carried throughout life.

Great place to learn Martial Arts. Outstanding instructors and are very knowledgeable.read more

Mr C. is the last of a dying breed in the world of Martial Arts!…read moreOnce you learn the basics, your next step in progression would to learn from a grand Master like him on the advance techniques. Located down at the Salinas, Filipino Hall, upstairs.

Nick and Kathy (Sir and Maam) are energetic and inspiring. I am currently bringing a third child…read morehere. It is a trek from Marina but totally worth it. The kids get the skills and are able to build discipline and still have fun. Body Worx is the best

I cannot say enough about this karate dojo! My daughter has been going since she was 4 years old…read moreand is 11. She is advancing through her belts the way a real proper dojo should. They have to go through test, show an understanding of honor, respect and fortitude. The school does not promise to advance your child to blackbelt in a few short years if you sign up for their membership. It's impressive to see the longevity of students who have stayed with this amazing school. I cannot say enough about the sensai/teachers. They are the absolute best I have seen in training, support, kindness, respect and all without humiliating or screaming at your child. They hold the students accountable for their actions with wisdom and explanations. I actually have put off the thought of moving from the area just to keep my daughter in this facility. I have also taken the kickboxing classes myself to get in physical shape for my job and I dropped 30lbs in 2 months! I've grown to love the staff and the familiar faces that I've watched grow up here. They take the classes seriously, but have this incredible way of adding humor and fun and adjusting the levels of seriousness to the proper age groups. The little kids love the staff, and learn about respecting them and each other as well as their parents. I highly recommend coming and at least trying one class, whether it's for your child or even yourself in one of the adult classes. Best decision I've made for my young child to show her what it is to stick with a good program through her life and earn rewards, (advancing a belt), and to continue even when tired, (like after volleyball practice). I would give them a 100 stars if I could for what they've done so far.

The instructions are extremely simple and helpful very clean gym and friendly group. I highly…read morerecommend.

My daughter was nervous her first class but Brendon and the instructors were awesome and went out…read moreof their way to make her feel welcomed. She had an amazing time and learned a couple of moves her first class. She immediately got home and practiced said moves on her dad. She left the class feeling happy and proud of herself.

My son has been with Moore's for 3 years now. We love to see his confidence grow and his skills…read moreadvance with each class. I love watching him practice outside of class in order to improve his precision in class. We love the small class size which feels more like private lessons as mistakes and incorrect form are corrected immediately rather than once a bad habit has set in. Overall we love it here, we look forward to all the improvements that shifu yerzi and the other instructors are making. If your looking for an intimate setting, where you or your child does not feel like they are just lost in a large class this is the place to learn.

As a beginner, I've had an incredible experience at Monterey Martial Arts so far. I found the…read morecohort that Michael has organized to be very welcoming, very compassionate, and very dedicated to practice. I received helpful guidance during my sessions. And although they were intense and challenging, I felt safe and energized. I'm looking forward to gaining empowerment, strength, and toughness. IMO this is an awesome place and well worth your time.

Wonderful dojo - welcoming to beginners. Very thoughtful instructors who can make the techniques…read moreaccessible to folks at all levels.