The instructors are so great with my son! We absolutely love the discipline he is getting out of…read morethis program. He's been there for two years and can't say enough good things!

So happy that we ended up with this dojang after trying out many others. The Masters have mastered…read morethe fine balance between disciplinary leadership and heartfelt compassion towards kids. It's a huge bonus that it's always incredibly clean and airy inside. Best place in town for martial arts, in my opinion.

The absolute best karate studio in the area. The instructors use positive reinforcements and a…read morecalm presence to maximize every lesson and help the students reach their full potential. And to be able to join my son on the mat in getting my belts, is not only valuable time with him, it is allowing us to share in this journey to becoming blackbelts. Do your child and yourself a favor and check it out. RESPECT!

My son started this summer and he's 4 1/2. We look forward to coming to class every week and it's…read morebecause this studio is truly a gem! Excellent instruction, every child is recognized and taught in a way where they build confidence, realize respect and know what is expected of them....to bring their best self and do their best! Can't say enough good things and highly recommend Respect!

The team here is amazing. They support kids as they learn, while also pushing them to grow and…read morepersevere. They are inclusive of different types of learners, while still requiring competence of learned skills. They hold all students accountable to the Student Creed and ensure the dojo is a safe learning space. My daughter has grown so much with her skills and her confidence. She loves it!

We've had an incredible experience at Newbury Park Martial Arts Center. Both of my daughters train…read morehere, and the growth I've seen in them--physically, mentally, and emotionally--has been amazing. This studio teaches To Shin Do, a practical and powerful martial art that goes far beyond what you typically find with karate or tae kwon do. I'm honestly surprised it's not taught in more places. It's not about flashy moves--it's about real-world self-defense, awareness, and how to get out of dangerous situations. As a parent, that peace of mind is priceless. But it's more than just self-defense. My girls are also learning meditation, focus, perseverance, and how to stay grounded and present. One of my daughters used to worry about so many things--now I see her walking through life with more confidence, calm, and resilience. The instructors are skilled, compassionate, and really connect with the kids. They don't just teach martial arts--they mentor, guide, and inspire. If you're looking for a place that truly empowers kids and teaches them life skills they'll carry forever, this is it. Highly recommend!

Am I too old to start? Will my lack of athleticism or my pre-existing health condition hinder me…read morefrom learning? These were some of the questions I was faced with when considering a foray into martial arts. Of the several places I reached out to in the area, Eric was the most responsive and personable to reply. This was a major reason I chose to try out Level 3. A bit over a year later, kempo class has become an integral, invaluable part of my weekly routine. The exercise and practical self-defense lessons were things I was expecting, and have paid off in spades, but so too have the unexpected benefits of fun, stress relief after a long day at work, and new friendships. And you couldn't ask for a more down-to-earth, encouraging, respectful teacher than Sensei Perlman. He will challenge you enough to gradually push your skill level, but also accommodates and accounts for your limitations, be they temporary or inborn. If you have any interest in martial arts and live around the Moorpark area, I can't recommend Level 3 highly enough. Just give it a shot, and you'll likely be surprised at what you CAN do, especially with the friendly camaraderie you'll find here.

We enrolled our 7 years old at September 2025 and we've been very happy with this decision. No…read morecommitment trial period. No pushy sale, which is great start. Flexible program depending on each individual or family's preference. In addition to above, sensei Eric has many years or experience which resulted in nurturing environment while kids learn martial art, discipline, respect, structure, and have fun at the same time.

All Star Martial Arts deserves 10 stars. My kids (ages 5 and 7) have been students for about a…read moreyear now, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I've watched them not only grow in physical strength, balance, and athleticism, but also in confidence and respect for themselves and others. Every week my kids can't wait to go to martial arts class and see what new skills they will learn. Master Ryan is an amazing instructor who really cares about all his students. He brings knowledge, patience, and humor to his martial arts training, and the classes are equal parts fun and educational. Master Ryan fosters a safe and encouraging environment, which in turn enables the students to thrive and support each other. And he has an excellent group of black belts, including Mister Will and Miss Allison, who he has trained to be outstanding instructors as well. All Star Martial Arts has been a great asset not only to my kids, but to the entire Oak Park Community. We look forward to continuing our martial arts journey with Master Ryan, his staff, and all the wonderful members of the All Star family.

I can't believe I didn't write a review sooner. My 4 year old twin boys have been in the Little…read moreKickers class for the past few months, and it has been a game changer. The boys constantly talk about Master Ryan and the values he teaches. I love that they're learning martial arts, but more than anything, I appreciate the values and discipline they're learning. And, of course, they have fun! We go 3 days a week, and the boys insist that we schedule our plans around this class. They LOVE it.

As someone who had a kid that was directly in the black belt group discussed below I can very…read moreconfidently say that that review couldn't be more off. I have been at this studio 4-5 times a week with both of my kids since 2021. It has been a place where my kids went during a horrible chapter of their life and found a sense of strength, community, support and so much more. Mr. B is fair. Period. You earn your advancement at this studio. You have good days and you have bad days and he makes you earn everything. Watching my kids and how they've grown and matured here is so special and so much of that is because of Mr. B and how much he cares. He does not need to do this - but every single day he shows up for all the kids that come here. It's no coincidence he has a perfect yelp score outside of one person. Imagine leaving the studio, going to another so your kid could get fast tracked to a black belt and then well over a year later still coming back to yelp to try and damage a business and reputation of a person. This place is better without people like that. Good riddance. Could not recommend this place more. Send your kids here and reap all the benefits of something very special.

The rating for this review is based on service received from here between May 2023 to April 2025…read more We were here since 2016 but I am talking about a huge change of quality of service here. If you are anybody "like me", they are suggesting you to look else where. Unlike the cowards who can't even show their face when writing critical reviews to my previous true review, you can check my name and general information on this review platform and figure out if you are like me. We left this place because there was no advanced karate content, favoritism and exclusionary remarks. Thanks for validating my points. I have no intention for any parent who read this to find out and go to where my karate kids went. They don't even have to do the same style of karate or do karate at all. And their current school doesn't need any promotion. But I am writing this to tell you, a real reader, this place has been a nightmare for my family since May 2023. If I were a new parent looking for karate for my kids as an extracurricular activity, I would have turned away based on the reviews alone: focus is not karate and too much "cheese". On May 4th, 2023, one of my child, who was a "fast track"( based on the short intervals between the last few rank upgrades) junior black belt took a regular class here and ended up with two broken bones. The drill that lead to the injury was reckless and there was no safety measures whatsoever. Besides the many things that were going for my child from school we also had invested thousands in a big karate tournament that was coming up too. My child went through extreme pains, a long time for physical recovery and an even longer time for mental recovery after consistently being reminded that was just an " accident" by the management here. Can something that is easily avoided be called an accident? I don't think so. My child forgave the main instructor who was not the acting instructor that caused the injury and was nice to my kids at the time. But he was the management who didn't have safety measures in place. The drill was never done again. I guess that's an improvement. My child is a true karate practitioner who only wanted to learn more karate after recovery. But nothing much was taught for the next three years towards the next belt level. My other child who is three years younger was up to testing for the junior black belt but was told she would test with two other kids who were a whole belt level lower( clear show of favoritism), surprisingly in a few months' time. That never happened because as my last bit of trust for this place was running thin the main instructor decided to completely shift his focus to anything that's related to himself. People change, we accept that, and we can just wish them good luck and leave. Cancellations are supposed to be easy, but the management decided to set up a meeting with me and my youngest in attendance just to show me how upset and frustrated they were and perhaps to humiliate me if possible. This place is nowhere close to perfect. Reviews are biased. Some reviewers post their reviews on their social media to ask for "likes". Most people I know don't write reviews. Take note if you are looking for a good karate school that's not just for dress up or ego boost, look into all instructors' credentials, intermediate to advanced class quality, and how the management handles critical feedback. If yelp moderator is looking: stick to the true spirit of reviews. This is round two of me writing a true review to this place. Round one I ignited the mob mentality here and most reviews are deleted including mine but I see that I am still attacked here, so I guess I have to give them the target for their hate and ignorance. Have a great day!

Love this Taekwondo Center. I love the patience, the discipline, skills, and the FUN they make the…read moreclasses here. It's clean, and very well organized. You all will love it here.

Excel tae kwon do has helped my son over the past six years develop from a kid who could not sit…read morestill or focus very well to a young man who has self discipline, self control and an incredible amount of physical and mental strength. Thank you Excel for all you do for the kids.

We excitedly started our 3-year-old in Master Parks toddler class on an initial trial basis, from a…read morerecommendation from Master Nicole. I was so eager to get him started now to get his energy out in a disciplined activity. I anxiously watched him walk on to the mat to start the class. Minutes later, I was so sad when he came running out to me in tears. After the class, Master Park worked with him one on one to get him comfortable and confidant. This happened again. My heart sunk but i was so grateful to Master Park for workingwith our son. On the third class, he participated in the entire class and got his white belt! I was smiling ear to ear on the verge of happy tears watching Master Park donning the white belt. Master Park was so patient and so good with our son and all the other kids in the class. We are so thrilled we have found such a great place!

This place is incredible. Our son has been going here and it has been a huge boost to his…read moreconfidence, stamina and physical ability. He can't wait to attend his 2 weekly sessions. Master Park is a great instructor as are the rest. They care about the kids and it shows.