My son started Taekwondo here and earned his black belt. It helped him improve his focus, build…read morestrength, and gain confidence. He now does Judo there as well and, even though the classes are challenging, he really enjoys them. Seeing how much he benefited, I also enrolled my daughter in the Little Warriors program. The instructors are kind, caring, and wonderful with the kids. We've had a great experience and would definitely recommend them!

We love Do Martial arts! Our daughter has been attending for several years now and has gained so…read moremuch strength and confidence through her experience. The instructors are also kind and teach with both rigor and gentleness. She loves taekwondo and has grown so much! We recommend them for a positive environment to learn taekwondo.

I've tried a few different places, and this is by far the one I like best. My son has been…read moreattending for three years, and we've had a really positive experience. The classes are small, the facility is very clean, and I really appreciate that the classes aren't taught by students. Master Urbanik is patient, attentive, and has even helped calm my son down during a few meltdowns. My son has some neurodivergent tendencies, and this class has helped him overcome many of his fears, improve his ability to listen and follow instructions, his patience, and build confidence.  He's become much more confident speaking and performing in front of crowds. One thing to be aware of is that masks are required, which is fine especially during cold and flu season, since it helps keep germs under control. Overall, we've had a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend this place to families looking for a clean, supportive, and positive environment for their children.

I've been attending InNae for about 8 months now. I have prior history with a different traditional…read morestyle of martial arts and was looking for another school that taught the traditional methods. I was very glad to find that InNae does just that! Grandmaster Urbanik is respectful, kind, and motivating. She draws out your best and finds innovative ways to teach a very traditional style of martial art. She explains the reasons behind the moves and teaches practical self-defense strategies you could use in daily life, and focuses not only on form and technique, but also on building up character and confidence as well. I definitely recommend this school to anyone looking to get into martial arts!

Im sure I'm going to write more than one review for Randy, this is just my initial thoughts on…read moreGonsalves. AMAZING!!! I wish I had a better word to describe Randy and his practice, but amazing sums up how great he is with all the kids of all ages. He warned us that our son may not be ready as far as listening skills and offered a trial week so we could both "feel it out". My son has already shown positive changes at home and daycare,taking his time to listen before action, I know that it's going to be nothing but improvement! I also wanted to commend Randy for his patience that only time could have groomed. Instead of getting upset that my son was jumping around and just had too much energy to stay still he turned it positive and let them do kicking exercises. Things like that will keep my family at Gonsalves for as long as we can!!

My sons started here and it's been amazing master randy is a awesome teacher my boys love him and…read moredon't want to be taught by anyone else! My 5 year old has adhd and is very hyper and unfocused I informed master randy so he would understand my son is not bad or not unwilling to learn ..sometimes having to repeat hisself multiple times with my son he stays completely patient and my son continues to learn and grow with each class; his prices are VERY reasonable and I feel like this was the best thing my son's have been apart of and I would highly recommend his school even for kids with special needs #MasterRandyisDope

RIP Sensai JD Sandovalso missedMelissa, Chief Instructor is awesome! Following the teachings of…read moreSensai, "Mind, body and soul". Aikido: Japanese art of self-defense employing locks and holds and utilizing the principle of nonresistance to cause an opponent's own momentum to work against him. No matter big or small, young or old, disabled, this is the best practice with a good workout, mentally and physically. You will not be disappointed...

I hate lifting weights and going to gyms -- even though I have a free membership through work, I…read morenever go. Something about that environment which I do not find fun. Then I thought about martial arts... It's something I've always wanted to try. This is my first martial arts training ever, and I've taken the plunge. I'm training in both Aikido and Iaido, from Sandoval Sensei. Last year, I had a 6 week sabbatical, during which I was determined to get into an exercise regiment. When I first started training, learning how to fall was a daunting task. I know that sounds weird, let me explain. In Aikido, we generally train in pairs -- with one person being the attacker. During a technique, the attacker needs to be able to take the technique without being injured. Likewise, the person being attacked needs sensitivity to know their partner's limits. What keeps bringing me back is Sandoval Sensei and the people who train here. The people who train at this dojo are all genuinely nice people. The students here come from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, yet the we all get along on and off the mat. Prices are extremely low for the quality and quantity of training that is offered. I'm so lucky I decided to train here! They also offer kids classes, and the instructors are very good with kids.

In July 2007 my family came across USA Kung Fu Studio in Castro Valley during our search for a…read moreMartial Arts school for our son, who was four years old at the time. We decided to go in, although we had fully intended on signing him up for Tae Kwon Do classes at a nearby school. From the moment we entered the studio, we felt the warmness and camaraderie between the instructors and students. My son took a free lesson in the Tiny Tigers Program and from the beginning we knew that this was a place to harness all his excess energy. Sifu Jamie did not pressure us to join, rather he wanted our son to experience the school and see if it worked for our family. Needless to say, we were and still are extremely pleased with the quality of training my son receives. Both Sifu Jamie and Sihing Chris lead the classes strictly and firmly, but with tongue-in-cheek humor. This studio does not promote their belts freely, which I appreciate. If a student receives a promotional belt, you can bet that they worked hard and EARNED it. The students all work hard and it shows. Older, more experienced students help out in the Youth classes and you can see their level of maturity and commitment to their studio and their Sifu. Our son (currently a white belt) has attention and focus issues, which I addressed with Sifu Jamie and he came up with a successful plan to bring him back into focus during classes. This has helped not only in Kung Fu lessons, but at home and with his schoolwork as well. Other classes include Tai Chi, Adult Classes, San Shou, and they have an amazingly talented Wu Shu Team. Just recently several students attended a Kung Fu tournament and came back with several competition awards. I highly recommend this school and encourage anyone interested to come by and checkout their classes.

We live in San Ramon and we were looking for a Kung Fu Studio for our 2 boys ages 9 and 5…read more Needless to say, we shopped 3 studio's and USA Kung Fu Studio in Castro Valley won hands down. Even though, the other 2 studio's were much closer, we found that USA kung Fu Studio was the best fit for our boys. The facility was clean, the schedule was very accommodating to our ever-changing work schedule, and you can tell that Sifu and Sihing genuinely cares about their students. My 2 boys have been training with Sifu Jaime and Sihing Chris for a month now, and I must say, my boys are learning not just kung fu, but discipline, respect and the importance of staying fit. It has changed our lives forever! I definitely would recommend USA Kung Fu Studio to anyone who is interested in taking martial arts. Thank you Sifu Jaime and Sihing Chris!

We have been bringing our kids to MKTKD for about 5 years now. They are family oriented, strong…read moreethics, and I have seen some amazing results also with special needs kids that are welcomed with open arms here. Good people, real values, strong life skills. Thank you for all you do for our community Morning Calm Taekwondo!!!

Best place to learn tae kwom do and get your kids into shape. Sir Carlos Henriquez has instilled…read moreconfidence and discipline Into my kids and turned them into champs. Last tournament the school competed in, every student came home with gold or silver and nothing less. So glad for Morning Calm!

Wednesday was my daughter's LAST class w Sifu Jessie since she graduated to orange belt today! We…read moreare all gonna miss Sifu Jessie terribly as our instructor--esp because he always kept the adults equally entertained w constant jokes and our-time pop culture references. AND because he was consistently instilling manners and respect every day, every class, with every student. HIGHLY recommend joining the Pallen's Community!

Overall very amazing program ! My son has been coming for a month so far and loves it. His overall…read morebehavior and confidence has improved. In addition to being a better student. Thank you to Sifu Jordan and grand master Jordan ! We appreciate all that they do for my son and this program.

Excellent Judo and Jujitsu school. The new owner is a world renowned Judoka player and GrandMaster…read moreof Small Circle Jujitsu. Having spent his life training under Professor Wally Jay. I was fortunate to find this school while traveling and visited one evening for class. I can highly recommend this school for anyone in the area who is interested in Judo or Jujitsu.

Since my last update, I've been on and off judo due to personal reasons/ work however I've decided…read moreto make time for one of my younger siblings and signed her up to the kids judo classes. So far she enjoys going to judo more than any of her other clubs and is ready ahead of time with her GI for me to take her to class. At first she was a bit nervous but I can tell that her confidence has been growing inside and out of the dojo. If you have kids this is a great place to start them off on their judo journey, I plan on keeping my sister here for years to come. Thank you Sensei Jonah and Cody as well!

I think this school is closed now. No working phone number and no working website, please someone…read morecorrect me if I am wrong. Thank you

I've been practicing with Master O'Neil for about two weeks now. I'm returning to practice after 10…read moreyears of a break. I needed a place where there's discipline and structure and found it after checking four dojos. I'm excited to continue on this journey with my classmates.

Too bad I have to put a star to give a review...this should be"0" star. We got sucked into signing…read moreour son for one yr contact and I regret we did. The instructor often times doesn't even teach the kids...he let the higher belt kids to instruct the lower belt kids...he is by himself and doesn't have assistant(s) to help him, as what in their website says. A lot of times, he'll sit next to the parents and just chat w them, talk about baseball, basketball, football...or ever is on the tv...oh yeah...that's another thing, the tv is always on. I wouldn't recommend this place...look somewhere else. we got 3 more months to go and we're not renewing

From the owner: Adults and children alike can learn in a traditional Martial Arts school that teaches self-esteem…read moreand honor alongside the arts. We offer classes in traditional Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Eskrima as well private lessons by appointment. Our classes focus on developing students from the inside out, and we're not concerned with how flashy your form is. Our black belt certified instructors have worked to develop effective fighters and good people since 1981, and our Grandmaster has more than 40 years of experience.