I trained at Serao for over two years and greatly enjoyed my time there. The only reason I've left…read moreis because I moved out of the Bay Area. I believe the kind of environment Serao has fostered is genuinely unique. It's inclusive, caring, and casual. You're treated like an adult. Instructors will push you hard and there is of course basic etiquette and respect, but no one is preaching life lessons or expecting you to bow and grovel at their feet. If you want to show up and go hard, you can. If you're a parent squeezing in classes whenever your schedule allows, that's just as welcome. Nobody makes you feel like you don't belong either way. This gym became a third space for me and I will miss everyone I trained with. Highly recommend to anyone considering BJJ, whether you're competing or just want a great workout and a good group of people.

I trained at Serao for 1.5 years while getting my master's at Stanford. This academy has a special…read moreplace in my heart as it is where I started my BJJ journey - I've learned a ton here and signed up for my first two competitions while training here! I mainly attended the no-gi & wrestling classes, but both the gi and no-gi instruction was great. On the surface, Serao is a friendly, humorous and fun place to train for hobbyists. People are nice, it is kid-friendly, and bad behavior gets rooted out immediately. Leo goes out of his way to create a safe training environment (he'll match sparring partners himself) regardless of skill, size, or gender. The instructors are great and care about your development. Underneath the surface, you'll find a small, tight knit group of competitors that train intensely and compete at an extremely high level. There's something for everyone here, I'd highly recommend it and as a bonus, parking here is extremely easy and accessible. Will miss this place!

I cannot recommend KravZone highly enough, especially for parents looking to enroll their children…read morein Krav Maga classes. My experience with their kids' program has been nothing short of exceptional, hats off to the incredible instructor, Travis! From day one, it was evident that Travis was not only highly skilled in Krav Maga but also knew the knack of teaching and working with children. Whether a child was struggling with a technique or excelling at it, Travis was present very watchfully, providing guidance, support, and positive reinforcement. One of the things that stood out to me the most was Travis's ability to create a supportive and encouraging environment for the kids. Moreover, he has a unique talent for breaking down complex techniques into simple, easy-to-understand steps, making it accessible and observable for children of all skill levels. What stood out to me in particular was his own values, principles and attitude which in my opinion are of paramount importance especially while teaching life skills to others. Beyond his technical expertise, Travis also instilled important values such as team work, discipline, respect, and self-confidence in the children. Through his teaching, my child not only gained valuable self-defense skills but also developed a sense of empowerment and self-assurance that extends beyond the mat. Beth, who is also an instructor and helps with the front desk, is extremely patient and helpful with any questions and a great teacher herself from the classes I've observed! If you're considering enrolling your child in Krav Maga classes, look no further than Krav Zone!

Fantastic gym with some of hands-down the experienced and qualified martial arts experts I've ever…read moretrained with. There's punching bag/fitness classes for cardio + strength, or contact kickboxing & krav maga classes for self defense and sparring. If you're new, I definitely recommend starting with some of the beginner level classes to learn the basics. This gym is also very welcoming to women, with women's-only classes, a wonderful female instructor (Beth), and always lots of ladies attending every class.

I started with Paul Frausto shortly before becoming pregnant and continued with him throughout the…read morepregancy and post-partum recovery. His focus is full body stability, with a lot of balance work, TRX, and kettle bells. He was great at coming up with excercises that were safe for pregnancy but were still quite challenging. Most prenatal fitness classes are very gentle, and Paul was a better fit for someone looking to not lose too much muscle. His fitness training contributed to an uncomplicated and quick delivery; I had plenty of strength and stamina to push the baby right out, and I was recovered enough to be back at the kettle bells a week later. The accountability of needing to show up to an appointment (even when I'm tired), the laser-focus on keeping my form correct, and the encouragement to push myself has made personal training more effective for me than the weightlifting I was doing on my own. I would recommend Paul for anyone looking to become healthier and more fit, regardless of what level you're at now.

I've been training with Paul for a few years now. I feel great and my posture is better than it…read moreever has been. I totally recommend!

Amazing beginner experience at this gym. I did their day pass, everyone was super helpful and that…read moremade me get a membership same week. Highly recommend this to all levels.

Went to one class here and was instantly hooked. Very friendly environment for beginners. All the…read morecoaches were very helpful and super educated in the art of Muay Thai. Come here if you ever want to start Muay Thai, no regrets at all.

I tried a few martial arts clubs before finding Tandez, and I immediately knew this was the right…read moreplace for me. I've now been training here for over a year. Before Tandez, I was with another club for seven years but wanted to explore something different. Tandez offers a range of martial arts, including Kali/Silat, Kali/Combat, Jeet Kune Do/MMA, and Boxing/Muay Thai. What truly sets this place apart is Sifu Tandez and his team of instructors. Sifu is a highly skilled, knowledgeable leader who genuinely cares about his students and their progress. The instructors are also exceptional--they're skilled, dedicated, and really know their stuff. I love coming here to learn; the training is practical, the atmosphere is friendly, and the group is always fun to be around.

I was really impressed with Sifu Adrian's level of expertise when I took his Self Defense seminar…read more It was free (a $75 value), so who can really complain? Upon arriving, I expected the participants to be entirely of newbies, but it was only me and another lady...and 3 other female students. The rest were strapping men. A lot of them... There was something intimidating when I was in the sea of academy students dressed in black. Grappling with a student scared me, but she was really friendly. The instruction of the seminar was very organized and informative, including a brief history of martial arts for us beginners. Initially, I was wondering how he could fill 4 hours, but there was no lag at all -- covering escape, submission, and pinning maneuvers. I wish I was able to pick up the moves as easily as others, but some maneuvers had a lot of steps to it and seemed a bit complicated for a non-active chica like myself. It was a Saturday afternoon well-spent. It was a little too much information all at once. I hope I have retained enough information to allow me to defend myself if I need it.

Wish I had found this place sooner! I have trained ring style muay thai before I came here... and…read morehonestly this is authentic and original as you can get. It's like what a real old school gym is like - no classes... you walk in and warm up and the Kru and Sr. Instructors come up to you and provide you with one on one instruction. Honestly, if your goal focus is to compete then this is NOT the gym for you - not saying there is anything wrong with training to compete - but this gym isn't for that! But if you want to sharpen your ring technique - in addition to going to where ever it is that you train now - then by all means come here and learn this style. But like i said... if your sole purpose for training is to compete, Muay Thai Academy is not the gym that will be out there trying to get to fights. Here we focus more on techniques that are more applicable to real life, self-defense, protection, law enforcement, etc - but with the Muay Thai twist to it. So what I am saying is.... Muay Thai Academy is very welcoming with a team of experienced instructors that you won't find anywhere else. I wanted a place that kept the authenticity and integrity of Muay Thai and I found it here.

With so many McDojos and ridiculous UFC-wannabe gyms in the South Bay, the Muay Thai Academy truly…read moreis something different. There is a reason people have come from around the globe to seek instruction here -- it's just that unique. While 'Muay Thai' is in the name of the school, it is merely the foundation of the principle art taught here: Close Quarters Combat. Close Quarters Combat is a combination of several martial arts (old style Muay Thai known as Muay Chao Chur, the military style known as Ledrit, as well as Boar Bando and Kalaripayat, a Burmese and Indian Combat Art) and is designed for street applications: law enforcement, VIP Protection, multiple opponent, military, and self defense. They can teach "ring style" as well, but sport/competition is less of a focus here. In addition to hand-to-hand combat, bladed and stick weapons training are also available. Instruction takes place in a free-form, semi-private format. With the exception of a conditioning class here and there, there isn't a structured class setting like you'll find at other gyms. The Academy is open from 5pm to 9:30, M-Th and late Saturday morning/afternoon, and you can go in any time during those hours and train for as long as you'd like or can handle. Instructors and Junior Instructors walk the floor, answer questions, setup drills, and help you work through techniques on an individual basis, then let you try them out on your own or with others. The Instructors are all top notch, have been working together for years, yet still have varied backgrounds and unique methods of teaching. Collectively, the knowledge they can impart is unmatched in any martial arts school in the area. I've trained here for the last several years off and on (my hectic work/travel schedule and frequent basketball-related injuries keep me from going as regularly as I'd like) and can't recommend it enough if you're a self-motivated, hard-working individual looking for unique, personalized martial arts training with street-applicable, self-defense focus from some of the most experienced combat technicians around. It is a real privilege to live in the same vicinity as this school.

I was looking to start back into muay thai after a double concussion but wanted to start back…read moreslowly and would need to work slowly. The guy at the front desk was super unwelcoming. "that's something youll have to figure out with your partner" .... But I don't have a partner..... for every question it was giving go figure it out some place else bye energy. Didn't even try to offer some potential solutions that could be helpful.

We came in as potential clients for the youth classes and we were shocked how disorganized the…read moreclasses were. There was no seemingly structure. I think there are too many kids with different status (beginner vs advanced) and age ranges 4-16. When they broke into drills there was an instructor showing the 6 (ish) year olds the drill and then walked over to the older kids with another instructor. I was baffled. How do you leave little ones to do a partnered hitting drill by themselves? There were 5-6 instructors but they seemed to talk amongst themselves and not demonstrate or monitor the kids. Sandy stated they have students completing their degrees, who need hours coaching. So basically, volunteers who don't care. I'll keep my money. They need to reevaluate their business model and hire dedicated coaches.

Love this place. The Instructors are really nice. Reasonable pricing and the classes are unique and…read moreinteresting

Sunnyvale MAA is so much more than a martial arts after-school activity for our family. It has…read morebecome a true community that we are incredibly grateful to be a part of. From the very first visit, something felt different here. Nearly three years ago, I had explored another martial arts studio in Sunnyvale, and the experience felt impersonal and it just didn't feel like a place where my kids would truly belong. I didn't experience any of that at Sunnyvale MAA -- not on day one, and not now. What sets this place apart is the people. The instructors and the entire team here genuinely care -- not just about teaching technique, but about every single child as an individual. I have two kids enrolled, and I'm consistently amazed that all of the instructors know little details about both of my children, even the ones who haven't directly taught them. That level of attentiveness and personal connection is rare, and it speaks volumes about the culture and team have built here. My oldest started hesitantly, he told me he only wanted to make it to his second belt. That was his ceiling. Fast forward almost two years, and he is now setting his sights on black belt. That transformation didn't happen by accident. It happened because the instructors strike such a thoughtful balance of discipline, encouragement, and genuine support. They push the kids to grow while making sure they feel safe, seen, and celebrated along the way. Watching his confidence soar has been one of the most rewarding things I've witnessed as a parent. And the impact is contagious. My youngest spent nearly a year watching her brother thrive on that mat, and she couldn't wait any longer, she recently joined the Little Dragons program and absolutely loves it. Seeing both my kids light up when they walk through those doors, excited to see their friends and their KJNs, says everything. The community here is welcoming, inclusive, and warm in a way that is hard to put into words but impossible to miss. If you are on the fence about enrolling your child, come watch a class. You'll feel it immediately, and so will they.

Great gym! Amazing atmosphere and coach Jake is the goat! Really recommend trying it out since…read morethere's a free trial and lots of parking here.

I've been coming here since the start of the year, and let me tell you, Coach Sash's classes are no…read morejoke. Mondays, Wednesdays, and now Saturdays...I question my life choices every time, but somehow keep coming back. It's a no-frills gym, which I actually love, no fancy changing rooms or spa water, just good people and solid training. The variety of classes is great (even though I've only made it to Sash's and the intro to Muay Thai), and if you stick with it, you will definitely see results. If you're looking for a place that pushes you, makes you sweat, and occasionally makes you wonder why you paid for this kind of pain, then this is it.

Our boys have been coming here since they were little and they have learned how to spar and defend…read morethemselves, but that's actually the least important of the things that they have learned from Peter and the other teachers. They stress that self defense is like an "insurance policy" and you should always avoid a confrontation if possible. Honestly my wife and I often talk about how Peter teaches life lessons and confidence as part of his process, and we quote him at home. I think we learn life lessons just from being in class with them! These are the lessons that they carry with them in almost every other activity and situation that they face. Kids are so busy nowadays and it's easy to overload their schedule but WMAA is something that we really find is worth every minute and every penny because of how good the teachers are with the kids. 5 stars.

My 10 year old son and I started attending World Martial Arts around 6 months ago. It's been an…read moreabsolutely amazing experience and I would highly recommend Peter's classes! * Peter's classes have provided an amazing opportunity for me to bond with my son. We attend all classes together with other parents and children, and we are learning together, being challenged together, and growing together. * Peter's classes have helped my son to grow both his physical skills as well as his mental focus, motivation, and confidence. Prior to joining this class, my wife and I struggled to find a sport or class that my son was drawn to or excited about. After just a few classes with Peter, our son shared he loved learning martial arts. Peter's classes developed my son's internal motivation and desire to grow and develop. * Peter has created a safe, respectful, and fun environment. Peter encourages people to do their best and challenge themselves, but encourages each individual to grow at their own pace. He makes sure everyone treats each other with respect. * Peter show tremendous care and really invests in the development of every individual child (and adult!) in his class. I'm always amazed at how much he really looks to understand and support every child and their individual needs and challenges.