Just an all-around amazing place to train whether you're just starting your Muay Thai journey or…read moreyou're looking to build upon it. They have the perfect mix of comfort for those that are new, I've been training here for a year now, and from the moment I walked in, felt at home and knew I was in good hands. The Coaches offer the perfect blend of technique, but also make sure you get a hard workout. You'll never leave there thinking you didn't do enough. Additionally, the community there is amazing. They push you while you're there and make you want to come back and better yourself. It's like a little family. Check out Coach Yannick for Private sessions or come jump in on a class (the 9am class if you like a challenge ;) ) See you there !

Great overall atmosphere. Very Family friendly with highly experienced trainers/Fighters if your…read morelooking to learn, compete or get a good work out in this the place to go. They have many classes through out the week for those like myself who have a crazy work schedule and kids schedule. No egos here great attitudes and work ethic from everyone.

My daughter's quinceañera was exceptional as she embraced her cultural heritage, Mexican, Chinese…read moreand Peruvian. The highlight of the event was having the lion's performance as they escorted guest from ceremony in garden to upstairs ballroom. I contacted Kong's Siu Lum Pai Kung Fu Association and Kevin immediately responded. He explained to me about the ceremony, walked me moment by moment of how the performance would go. His price was very reasonable and everyone was professional! My guest enjoyed "feeding" the lions and taking up -close pictures of the performance. I highly recommend them for being professional, exceptional and traditional! Would definitely hire them again!!

My husband and I were looking for lion dancers to perform for our wedding and I stumbled upon…read moreKong's Siu Lam Pai and it did not disappoint. I was noticed that they were located in Montery Park and I wanted to support them. I was able to get a quote from Kevin, who was so helpful and he was quick in responding to any questions that I had. He went above and beyond to make sure that I was going to enjoy their performance. I informed him of how I wanted it to be, provided the itinerary for him and what my wishes were. Days before the wedding he even reached out to reassure me, he gave me suggestions and even asked if it was a surprise performance and if it was he was going to make sure that him and his team were not going to be spotted. It small gestures like that, that really helps a decision fatigued bride haha. Once the team came in to perform, the whole party got up from their seats to take pictures and to feed the lions. I was so pleased to immerse my friends and families with the performance of the lion dancers. Highly recommend Kevin and his team for their performance! You won't regret it!

Updating my review after a handful of years. My family's experience at Cosmic has continued to be…read morepositive. My kids have been with the program for many years now and I am very pleased with their progress. Coach Joseph can be strict with the kids during training, but he cares deeply about them. He not only wants them to continue to build on their jiujitsu skills, but he also wants them to grow into strong, resilient individuals who can overcome any obstacle. He teaches the kids to be respectful to their parents, instructors, and peers. Discipline is one of the core attribute of martial arts and it's great to see that in every class. Some coaches may seem tough on the outside, but they're also fun and extremely nurturing because many of them are dads of the kids that train there. The best way to find out is to try out a class!

You'll almost always feel welcome here. Especially if you are a child, for example, a 12-year-old…read moregirl lost count of an exercise she was doing, and he snapped at her & asked if he needed to count for her! He will call the kids boy or girl rather than by their actual name to make them feel worse. He used the excuse that this is a rough sport to justify his abuse. He even laughed at a little boy who had accidentally gotten hurt and mocked his pain by saying, "Blood, sweat, & tears!" And he didn't even check to see if he was okay or tell his parents what happened to him, what if he got a bruise or god forbid was bleeding?! He views their failures as burdens for him rather than obstacles for them to overcome. And the curriculum is seemingly too random and doesn't focus enough on systems. He will sometimes pressure the good kids for no discernible reason; that makes no sense. So if you believe teachers shouldn't be held accountable but children should, then this place is for you! He couldn't even look me in the eye when he told me to trust his process, but he screams at a little boy to look at him when he is carelessly reprimanding him. He will use any excuse to scream at the kids instead of being more patient with them. My entire journey with him was boiling frog syndrome. All these kids he's tormenting with his childlike screaming and lies are gonna have broken brains, good job! It would be extremely helpful if he asked his students for feedback and found ways to improve his methods instead of losing his temper. He just drops random stuff on us and expects us to do it perfectly. He laughed when I misheard his instructions, and he enjoys humiliating his students in front of everyone and thinks it's good. He'd better get it right if he doesn't want his precious trophies to stop coming in. I have lost my temper here before I admit it. And maybe some kids who need to be pushed, everyone is different. But do you really want to take that risk with every kid? And yes, I overreacted when he posted an Instagram story where he joked about not turning on the a/c during a hot day of 2024. He also had this competition training technique, I think he called Red Alert, where if your opponent is being unfair and breaks your arm, he won't do anything about it. And the sweat test, which I previously mentioned. And as mentioned in my previous review, there was the 200 squats group punishment, but what I haven't mentioned about it was how he unnervingly laughed about the way the tears streamed down their face. That is a form of corporal punishment. And I can't abide that because it is immoral. He often lets the kids play a bit after class, and there was one time when a little boy was playing tag with his brother wasn't playing tag. And they acted like he hit him and threatened him 100 burpees if he did it again. Instead of hearing his side of the story and then Coach Nate mocked him for being scared of Coach Joseph. He has done kind things for them from time to time, but that's not going to cancel out all the harshness he has and still is inflicting on his students. Provoking hope amuses sadists. And I may have misunderstood Coach Martinez jokingly calling some kids liars. I also misjudged the capoeira/MMA coach; he is a good man who just has a really intense way of teaching. He used his dog to distract the students during one of the comp classes, and got mad at them for looking at her. It's an imbalanced power disparity. Then there is the matter of those martial arts camps he is a part of. The way he described them made it sound like he'll break the kid's spirits with pain to "help" them. Kids don't have the option to leave unless their parent(s) or guardians say otherwise. And he said, "We will do in a month what the parents won't dare do in a lifetime." Seems like he thinks he can raise them better. Hardly any kids will tell someone about this abuse since most kids don't do that. I should know, I've been there. They often don't know how to express themselves yet. He hates their innocence, and that fake smile and condescending laugh of his. He said no matter what I say about him, he won't hold it against me. All that talk of integrity, and this is how he acts. He called two young boys weak for having soccer practice every other week, something they can't control. He also mocked me in a direct message on Instagram for having a rough childhood and "taking it out on everyone!" Don't trust this man to respect physical boundaries either. He would often snatch away my headphones to check them out or caress me without my consent. He also forced us to ask a question, so I asked the first one that popped into my head. And it wasn't very good, and the next day he said he had a new rule. Where every question will go through him first before asking a guest coach. "Because some of you have been asking some really stupid questions." He says. That's a wonderful way to talk about your autistic pupil. He also gaslights a lot.

My husband and I struggle to find something that both of our boys would enjoying doing. We've tried…read moresports but it always ends up with one of them not wanting to go after a few weeks. After seeing the flags waving outside their building, we decided to give it a try. When we signed up for the free trial at US Kungfu Center, they were interested right away. My husband and I loved the fact that they allow a two week trial before having to commit. After the two weeks, our boys were asking when they can go back and wished they could attend every day. With our boys attending weekly for the past 2 months, we have seen such a huge difference with their behavior and attitude in the home. They have been more helpful without us needing to ask them. My youngest even started to help me with the dishes so I wouldn't have to stay later in the kitchen after dinner cleaning. It's nice to see our boys practice what they learn in the class and bringing it into the home. They are definitely showing more confidence, self disciplined, respect, and self control. They are also choosing to eat healthier and also read more than playing on their electronics! Thank you to Shifu and Coach Sherry for being patient with our boys and showing them that practice and hard work is worth at it at the end especially when they know they can do it as long as they don't give up because a black belt is a white belt that never gives up!

We love that US Kungfu has provided two weeks trial, my boy loves it after trying two weeks. He…read moreenjoys coming to class, he has learned basic self-defense and he grows a lot since coming to class. He is more confident, focus, stronger, and more disciplined. Especially he starts to help us doing stuff that not being asked. We notice he not just learns kungfu but all the moral qualities and the spirit of not easily giving up , which can contribute to shaping a prominent figure in the future.

Villa's TKD is an excellent privately owned dojang that is committed to their students and…read moreathletes. My son started here nine years ago when he was slightly under five years old. We enrolled him after he showed interest in the classes, and we kept him in there because of the discipline, athleticism, the respect, and his development in becoming a great human being. My son is now in the gold competition team and is competing all over the USA and internationally as well. There is no wonder why Villa's Taekwondo is rated the number one Sparring school in the nation. With the leadership of Master Gus and Master Damian Villa we are hopeful that our son will become a World Champion and a future Olympian. Thank you Masters, coaches, and fellow athletes for your help, support, awesome training sessions... he wouldn't be able to achieve his accomplishments and goals without you guys.

The confidence, discipline and Strength my daughter has acquired since becoming part of Villa's…read moreTaekwondo has been incredible. Her growth and improvement on her techniques and focus have not gone unnoticed. I will forever be grateful for the Villa family's hard work and dedication to their students as well as the amazing friendships my daughter has made since becoming a part of the team. P.S. The class is FUN!

Our son has been training at Versus for over 2 years and I can't believe we have never done a Yelp…read morereview, with that said Coach Brian and family have been one of the highlights of our sons childhood. Not only do they have exceptional training but the kids and families are also exceptional. Come down and check Versus out! From little kids to older guys like me this place always has an inviting atmosphere. Sincerely, Number one fan!

Our first year at Versus is reaching its conclusion, so I wanted to leave a review regarding our…read moreexperience. First off, the coach at Versus is really friendly and my son has good things to say about him. My son does say that the classes are hard and tiring, but that's how it should be. I will admit, over the last few months, my son was not able to go to classes consistently bc of life changes happening in our family. But we tried to take him as often as we could. On the other hand, I want to warn you about the front-desk chick. She is curt, often cut me off, repeated herself to me rudely during conversion, and attempted to talk down to me a couple of times. My last conversation with her eliminated any possibility of me ever returning or even properly recommending this place. If you are thinking of joining, be prepared to sign a 1-year contract in which there really is no out, unless you're willing to fork out an additional $199. God forbid that you should have any life changes where you move away, lose your job, get another job, or endure life's struggles during a pandemic. Our one-year contract is coming to an end, and I went in to speak to the front-desk chick about it. I was thinking of either simply not renewing the next year's contract altogether, or I had thought of asking if there was an option where we could continue to attend fewer times a month or even join a different payment plan. Her attitude and demeanor towards me made me completely rethink any option of wanting to stay. We only have one month left (which I didn't realize we'd have to pay beyond our contract end date), and I asked her, so is there any way that you all work with someone who needs to end their contract early bc they moved or something, and her response was well, we have people that come all the way from Redlands. I thought, okayyy, good for them. Even though my son has barely attended the past few months, I never considered asking if we could get out of the contract during that time. I simply made the 1-and-a half hour trip once or twice when I could, and decided to pay to finish out until the end-date on the contract. However, this type of service goes to show that they don't value you as a customer, and they just want that one-year contract from you. I was also telling her how she could see that my son had barely attended the last few months bc of moving and was going to explain more, but she cut me off and said yeah and we provide the service that you pay for. She also condescendingly told me, that's why there's a contract. I simply laughed a little because it was so awkward, and I then told her, you know, you make it difficult to talk to you. She then shook her head and said, I tell everyone the same thing, and I said but yes, it's hard to talk to you about anything. I had also interacted with her months before when my son came out of a class and was frustrated to the point of tears. So after I asked him what happened, and he told me, I said I wanted to get peace of mind before the next class because he was so nervous and upset about it. I called, and the front-desk chick answered. I told her my concerns after I had asked to talk to the coach and she said he was in a class. I told her that I was just calling, as a mom, to find out what happened and to let the coach know about my sons nervousness. It's been awhile so I don't remember all of the conversation, but I remember feeling so frustrated afterwards. I remember being brushed off, like my concerns were nothing. That was the only time I had called about my son and I even told her that I wasn't complaining, I really was just concerned. I remember her being very defensive with me and just telling me something to the effect of, that's how these classes are and all the coaches know what they're doing. So be warned, if you want to join, the coach is nice enough, but the customer service at the front desk is awful.

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I've been training at ELAJJ a little over a year now. The level of coaching and the heart behind…read morethis place easily rivals any big-name academy. The coaches genuinely care about everyone who walks through the door, no matter your experience level. The sense of camaraderie here is real. People actually support each other, push each other, and celebrate each other's progress. Since joining, my self-esteem has improved more than I expected--this place feels like a second home. One of the coolest experiences I've had was getting the chance to train with UFC fighter Beneil Dariush. Opportunities like that don't happen everywhere, and it shows the level of community and respect East LA Jiu Jitsu has built. If you're looking for a place to learn, grow, and be part of something positive, this is the spot. Highly recommend.

I enjoy East Los Angeles Juju. They're very Well experienced…read morebrazilian jiujitsu. Since my daughter started six months ago.She has elevated herself with confidence and great leadership. I highly recommend engaging your kids into self defense classes like brazilian jjujitsu, especially here with great community support.

The business has been there many years and the master teaches character building as a means of self…read moredefense and sport tkd as a point of focus for training. I wouldn't go there as an adult but it is great for kids to learn leadership and self control.=

My son has attended this school for two years now. This school works hard on improving a childs…read moreability to focus and their ability to listen to orders. In class, he is learning to exercise the body and the memory. My son has learned to speak to a group and to command a group. Through this school, he has discovered strengths in himself. Im glad we joined.

So glad we found this place... My kids absolutely love it. They just started last week 06/2018 and…read moreit's already starting to make a difference. The instructors are very detailed and extremely patient. Highly recommend this location. 6 months in 01/2019 and my kids have advanced to a PURPLE belt and currently working on their 1st degree BROWN. My kids have grown and blossomed as individuals during their tenure at We Train Here. I wanna personally thank Master Angel, O-Sensei Michael, Instructor Edward and Jr. Instructor Edwin for the dedication they have given the teaching of Martial Arts to my kids. I see the love for the arts every time we walk in the door, always being welcomed like family. Above all, it is very affordable. I truly am grateful.

Welcoming environment with a very structured style of lessons. Definitely see how discipline is…read moretaught here. My son enjoys it and it has improved my sons self confidence and focus. Once my other kids are older I will be sure to enroll them all. The gym is small however every child gets a good amount of attention and the owner is very flexible with accommodating packages.