West Wind Schools Alameda is a family-oriented, respectful and supportive space that gives you the…read moreskills you need to defend yourself in a life or death situation. I first walked into the West Wind Schools Alameda Dojo because it was conveniently located smack dab in the middle of the Park Street Shopping District (5 bus lines get here, there's a parking garage right down the street, it's a comfortable riding distance from anywhere in Alameda, I walk here...). After about a year, I have come to think of West Wind as the center of town where local people of all ages and walks of life can come to learn martial arts, stay in great shape, and be a part of something bigger than themselves. My experience here so far has been great.... The instructors are profoundly well-educated, enthusiastic, and dedicated to their students' development. Seriously, the people who run this place are just so awesome (hard to put into words, but I'm getting a little choked up here actually - I know that's sappy but it's totally true!). Being a student at West Wind Schools is like having a family of super-heroes! Gushy stuff aside - I really can't believe I lived in the Bay Area for so long without any self-defense training. Child or adult, man or woman - if you live in the Bay Area, you need to know basic self-defense. I don't know about the other locations, but the Alameda dojo has a super flexible schedule that enables anyone to get discounted introductory classes, so call and talk to them right now! DO it! I have a deep sense of gratitude for West Wind Schools Alameda. I hope they stay right there forever and keep doing exactly what they're doing. Go A-TEAM!

Come to protecting is always good when u walk alone out there Strangers everywhere isn't a safe…read moreplace anymore we all live. Self defense can safe your life n other good people

Jeremy is a great teacher and coach--positive, enthusiastic, disciplined and welcoming. Both of…read moreour kids love the classes!

Jeremy and his staff are incredible with the kids! We sent our 3 kids to take classes at Intensity…read moreand they are more disciplined, have more energy, and are enjoying making new friends in class. I would highly recommend the Summer program also which doesn't just involve going to class, but they also help out in the community (cleaning up the parks, visiting senior centers, educational fieldtrips, etc) to create more well rounded people. If you or your family want a fun and healthy way to enjoy family time, give them a call today, you won't regret it!

I highly recommend this course of martial arts training, for men, women and kids alike. I am a…read morecouch potato by nature, and I've found it hard to stick to a solitary gym routine. This has turned out to be a great option for me, even having no prior experience with martial arts. It is an excellent workout *and* a lot of fun. Since I started training over a year ago, I have lost weight, gained strength and flexibility, and learned valuable self defense skills. It is fun interacting with classmates, unlike at the typical group gym class where you attend side by side with a bunch of others but never really get to work together. The group here is really friendly and supportive - a great community feel.The course is also a challenge for the mind: I've had to memorize many techniques such as joint locks, strikes, throws, kicks, falls, and "forms" (a series of techniques). With such rich, varied training content, Instructor Moore is a very good teacher - patient, clear, challenging and encouraging.

From the owner: Affordable and quality traditional Korean martial arts and practical self-defense instruction for…read moreall ages. -Small classes that ensure plenty of one-on-one instruction. -Heavily discounted multiple family member discounts on tuition. -We teach the world's most comprehensive and effective style including: kicking & punching (striking), pressure points and stretching, joint-locks & grappling (jujitsu), empty-hand & weapons forms, breathing & break-falling. Never heard of Kung Jung Mu Sul? We are most similar to Hapkido and Kuk Sool, but also related to aikido, karate, taekwondo, judo, jujutsu, and kung fu.

Huge thanks to Master Terri and the rest of the EMA family for my experience there. I joined for a…read morefew months as a means to learn self-defense, get exercise, and find a fun community - and it certainly delivered! Unfortunately I couldn't continue with the regular beginner classes due to work conflicts, but I am so appreciative of how accommodating EMA was for my personal needs. I recommend trying the free trial class if you are interested. The class sizes are small with a lot of individual attention. As a complete newbie, I was especially impressed with how more advanced students were willing to kindly help me out without me having to ask. It was a very welcoming and patient community, which was so encouraging. The class sessions are diverse in terms of lessons to keep things interesting. My worry was being too far behind everyone else in terms of skills, but there were several other beginners as well and it was fun to learn together and everything could be scaled to my level. Note: You will need to purchase or bring a karategi(?) as well as special patches, but the dojo has both (and some loaner ones as well). Pricing was pretty affordable for classes 2x a week and was billed monthly for my plan (discounted for linking your bank). Parking is limited in the main lot but I never had problems with street parking on the side streets.

my daughter LOVES her karate class every saturday morning, she looks forward to it all week. The…read moreinstructors are so welcoming and make sure to include all the kids. They practice outside and all wear masks to be covid safe. I love that it is ran by women!!!!!!

Been doing Taekwondo here since I was 4, by the way, I'm 13 now. There has been change in the…read moremasters and instructors over the years but overall, this has been my favourite thing to do.

When I started martial arts I was a very crazy child and I would not listen mom I would run around…read moreand scream. Now I have been doing martial arts for 4 years and I just got my black belt, now I listen to my mom and do all my chores without her even asking, Han martial arts has had a great impact on my life. Thank you so much

Words cannot do justice to how amazing this gem of a school in East Oakland is. Master Frohm and…read moreChief Instructors May and Jefferson have cultivated a community that is caring, supportive and motivating. Expectations of the kids and older students are very high, and comes from a place of love and integrity. And while the physical expectations of training are there, the expectations don't end at the walls of the school. The instructors regularly talk with the kids about balance in their lives - encouraging them in school, supporting family, and pushing students to critically evaluate their relationship with devices and social media. It never comes off as preachy, because the instructors have earned the respect of their students. You will have fun, you will find a family, at times you will be sore and frustrated...but you will feel like you are doing something great for your mind and body. Students range from age three to fifty. Whoever you are (and whatever shape you are in) you will be accepted here and encouraged to be your best. But you have to experience it to truly understand.

At Frohm's Martial Arts, we study American Karate. American Karate is a combination of American…read moreboxing, Karate and Taekwondo. We train hard!! Belts are not given out because you've been here a long time and pay your tuition. There is integrity involved, and you have to earn each rank, regardless of your age. I came to Frohm's Martial Arts with my daughter who began almost a year before me and I was impressed. Impressed by Head Teacher Mr. Frohm, the Blackbelts, and most important the students. Like I say for any school... Look at the students the school produces, look at the environment and see how the students are treated. My daughter gained confidence, she received positive feedback for the things she was doing well, and they worked on the things that needed work. The school's motto is: **Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit** ...and you can tell that it's not just empty words. I am a 38 year old woman, not the first person you think of when you think of martial arts; but I am a martial artist!! My karate birthday (when I began) is 12/04/07. My daughter brought me to karate, but the school kept me here. This is my second family! Everybody is very respectful to each other and will make newcomers feel comfortable as well. I can't say enough about Head Teacher Mr. Frohm. A good program starts with a good instructor. He is kind, humble and an amazing instructor! He knows how to push you to be a better person physically and mentally. Our students, Black belts and lower belts, fight and do forms/katas in tournaments, and they not only do well, but they show respect, integrity and self-control on and off the mat. Check out FMA or Frohm's martial arts on Youtube for a preview! ***Remember: it is ALWAYS advisable to AVOID a street fight at any cost! No matter how good you are at your art/sport, ANY crazy person can just grab a gun and shoot you. Then that's it - end of story ****

I take the cardio-kickboxing class and can truly say it is a kickass workout at a fabulous deal…read more Sifu Doug Jones runs you through arm and booty-sculpting drills, fantastic ab-work (he sneaks Pilates in there!), then tops off with circuit training - bag work mixed with strengthening exercises. Believe me, there is no cure for a tough day at work like beating the crap out of a bag. (Or, at least, trying to.) Truly. Another thing I like is that Doug just doesn't teach the same routines again and again, he changes it up week to week and goes around checking each student for technique - and effort. :) Classes are mostly female, but men work out with us, too. Not a problem either way - sooner or later all the genders are sweating equally. You can buy a book of ten classes for $75; $7.50 a class! (That's the great deal I was talking about.) And then, after I became a regular, there was the plus of Doug and classmates always being glad I showed up. For me, that's an added inspiration to work out. **Addendum**: I started taking the wun hop kuen do classes here in November 2007, and I have to say it's totally transformed me. Not only am I in better shape, but I come away from each class learning something new about myself. Enlightened, even. No, seriously - even if in a small way. Sifu Doug Jones has a stellar background, and is amazing and incredibly motivating. Sihing Damond brilliantly balances technique and practical application. Our other instructors--Sihing Sinclair, Sisuk Teresa, Sisuk Tray, and more--are all extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I know there are many good martial arts schools in the bay area, but I feel very fortunate to have found such a great school and community.

I've been coming here for four+ years now. This place is like home for so many people, including…read moreme. I've come to group classes and also trained with Doug privately. He's an awesome, inspiring, encouraging and attentive trainer. The great thing is that he always meets people at whatever level they are at, and brings them to the next level. So when I've been out of shape, injured or just not feeling great, he's helped bring me up gently, and when I feel strong and healthy he really pushes me to incredible places. It's all great. I have to respond to "The O" who gave a 1-star review based on the "sketchy" neighborhood, but who has never attended an actual class at this place. Umm? I've been coming to the gym for years, at all hours of day and night, and have NEVER felt unsafe. How irresponsible to post a review like that. PLEASE IGNORE.

Sensei Michael is now part owner, being there since he was 4, I believe. He now teaches most of…read morethe classes and he obviously loves the kids and they ,him. We have had nothing but positive experiences since the beginning. Our grandson ,6, is on his 4th belt, blue. He loves it and almost never misses a class. It is an incredibly positive experience in his life.

My kids went to a couple of their camps and really loved it. They got tons of physical activity and…read moreit sparked an interest in martial arts. They made new friends and said the staff were nice and fun. It's also the most affordable day camp I've come across. Highly recommend.