Our boys have been coming here since they were little and they have learned how to spar and defend themselves, 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. read more

My 10 year old son and I started attending World Martial Arts around 6 months ago. It's been an absolutely 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. read more

We feel very fortunate to get to know Mr Peter and the World Martial Arts Center. My son started with Mr Peter a few months ago and we are all very happy. My son is on the quieter side, and a little shy. A few months ago I started looking for martial arts classes. We have tried a few other places and were ready to sign up for one of them. Then my friend recommended WMA and Mr Peter. She said you better try this one before you make your decision. We did and he loves it! Mr Peter is so good with kids, they listen to him, and his coaching brings both laughter and wisdom in life lessons. He teaches kids in a fun way with positive feedback. He is disciplined, kind and humorous. I myself have learned a lot from his teaching too. Over the weekend my son had his 10th birthday party at WMA. It was a blast!!! Kids had a lot of fun. Mr Peter remembered every kid's name in such a short time, and gave my son his time to shine. Every kid was so engaged. They not only had a lot of fun but also got to exercise martial arts in many aspects both physically and mentally, individually or in teams. His assistant Ashley was also great with kids. She is patient and disciplined, but also lets the kids enjoy themselves. At the end, he got a beautifully designed board signed by all his friends. It was such a great memory! Parents can take lessons here too. In some classes both parents and kids can practice together. I feel that it is such a good way to bond with kids. I wish I could have done that with my two other kids. I highly recommend Mr Peter and the World Martial Arts Center. read more

Of all the kids activities during the pandemic, this was the only one that did not skip a beat. Classes immediately went virtual and instructors got creative with equipment (kids made dummies made from pillows and towels). This studio helped bring some normalcy to our lives and rolled with challenges. All while moving locations in the midst of of it all! Classes were online and when safe, they opened up live classes outdoors. Temperatures are taken, plenty of sanitizer is available, and kids even got special designed tie dye masks to welcome us back. If you are looking into martial arts (whether kids or adults), check it out. They offer a free trial period. Peter is the owner and is a great instructor. His love and passion for this sport really shows and has helped our kids further develop physically, mentally, and emotionally (also the mantra). The other instructor you'd also probably meet is Nelson. He is an enthusiastic teacher and always motivates the kids. Occasionally, he'll demonstrate some spins and bo staff moves that even impresses the adults. We can't thank Peter and the staff enough for being so supportive of helping our kids become stronger and more confident. Please support this small business. Call them and have a visit! read more

World Martial Arts Association - Belt testing in the new studio for the first time. - Martial Arts Near Me - Mountain View, California

Peter and team took the time to care about teaching my son not only martial arts but resilience, focus and self defense if faced with a bully. The school has a practical life approach that builds strong life long principles. read more

World Martial Arts Association - Practicing with the owner and head coach Peter - Martial Arts Near Me - Mountain View, California

Peter is fantastic! He's a great instructor, he really cares about the kids, he loves martial arts (and teaching it), and is a nice guy. My son moved here after the Ernie Reyes (WCWMA) Mountain View/Grant Road location closed. While he really liked his three years at that place, I could tell he enjoyed Peter's classes even more! (Which I didn't think was possible.) Besides the usual focus on skills, the Friday classes teach the kids fancy moves... which my son loved! We recently moved away from CA, and leaving Peter was one of the hardest parts of the transition for my son. Peter gave him an amazing pep talk. He even spent time identifying the best potential places in our new town based on his knowledge of the specific MMA skills my son loves. This far exceeded my expectations and was a super classy move by a super classy guy. read more

My kids have been taking Tae Kwon Do here for over 3 yrs. They enjoy their class...It gave them confidence. My son competed last month for sparring tournament and he finished first place =)..Kudos to Peter and his staff!!! read more

World Martial Arts Association - Martial Arts Near Me - Mountain View, California

West Coast Martial Arts was where I earned my 2nd Degree Black Belt status. This school in particular is one of the best in the chain. The Master Instructor is very well trained and trains his instructors thoroughly. My physical challenges (knee injuries, arthritis) were actually greatly improved through my training at West Coast! By building my leg strength, as well as overall fitness, I became pain free! I can say with authority from personal experience and as a martial arts instructor and certified cardio kickboxing instructor (not at this school), physical fitness is key in maintaining mobility and managing physical pain. You may try West Coast before signing up. Take a couple of martial arts or cardio kickboxing classes for FREE and speak with the staff. You will be surprised at how fun it is and how strong you will become! read more

We moved to this studio after the Mountain View studio closure. The staff at the Palo Alto location was very welcoming and supportive of the transition. My 11 year old son has improved significantly in the past year we've been enrolled at the Palo Alto studio. The instructors are very positive and challenge the students in ways that make them work very hard and build their self confidence. The staff is always open to feedback for improvement of the lesson plans, facility, and scheduling. Conveniently located near 101 and 85 freeways. Plenty of parking with large spaces for bigger SUVs and trucks. Close by other shops like Costco, Bestbuy, and Starbucks in case you need to run errands before or after your lesson. Open Saturdays in case you miss a weekday lesson. Good selection of gear and pads for sale and really cool T-shirt's with WCMA logos. If you are thinking about starting martial arts or switching to a new studio, definitely come in and check it out. read more

Peter is simply THE BEST! My two kids (12 and 7) have been switched to WMA for about 4months and they both loved KJN Peter and look forward to going to classes every single time! Peter knows how to encourage and guide his students, pass on his knowledge and help them improve not only in Martial Arts techniques but also in lifelong lessons of respect, discipline, perseverance, and integrity. He is always there to correct the kids' mistakes, encourage them when they are down, humble them when they have forgotten the tenet humility. Peter is funny and gifted in communicating with his students. He is patient when building up students' self confidence and controlling their egos. With his critical eyes he can point out both good and bad technique so that students understand what they need to improve on and also build up their confidence. We are so lucky to find Peter. I would highly recommend his studio to anyone who wish to learn Martial Arts. It is well-deserved - The Best Martial Arts Studio of Mountain View! read more

Hey! I used to attend this gym and take martial arts lessons here yeeaaarrsss ago! Omg its been such a long time and I specifically remember Peter Malik who was my instructor for many years and I have been trying to get in touch with him for some time but I was told this place closed down?? If I have been given the wrong information can someone let me know and also inform me if Peter is still teaching there! I would love to visit the place (: read more

Been going to this school for 10+ years .. you cannot find a better team of instructors / staff. Peter really cares about the students and puts in the time and effort to get the student to the next level. The front office is run very efficiently by Melinda. If you truly want to learn and get the best out of the instructions, definitely go to this place. read more

My two daughters had been learning martial arts from Peter for eight to nine years until they both had gone to college (UCLA and Stanford). Peter is an inspirational instructor. He always encourages kids to do their best and never give up easily. He is fun and patient. Kids love him. When I first started looking for a martial arts school 9 years ago, I was just hoping that the girls could learn self-defense tricks and get some exercise. We went to visit 5 martial arts schools and the girls didn't like any of them. Good thing that I listened to my friend and tried out with Peter at his previous location across street from Costco. The girls immediately glowed with happiness and wanted to come back after the first class. I've witnessed how Peter's teaching changed my daughters. They were shy and quiet girls with glasses who preferred reading or playing violin over physical activities. As soon as they were introduced the mixed martial arts methods and disciplines, they were like butterflies coming out of coons. They've become so confident and strong. It's almost like life changing experiences for my family. I initially hoped that they would just attend one or two classes per week, but they ended up coming here Monday through Friday (sometimes even Saturdays) and took multiple classes each day. It was like the girls' second home. They obtained black belts and even worked as instructors for a while before heading to college. I was always stunned when I saw them shout and fight on stage. Who would have known how shy and nerdy they were on the first few classes at this school, except for the instructors. My husband and I sincerely appreciate what this school and Peter have done for my girls. We highly recommend this mixed martial arts school. read more

I cannot say enough great things about this martial arts center, I've been training since I was young have learned many spectrums of balance of the mind and movement this center opened up new creative skills within my already known abilities of my art. One never knows of when it is needed I can testify to that of a recent uncontrolled witnessed altercation where I was able to end a violent situation by movement and skill within seconds, with that I'm thankful for the training I've obtained through the years as a martial arts expert. read more

I'm a student at WMA and I am learning so much. I now know how to kick, punch, and dodge better. Why you should pick them well it teaches you to how to defend yourself from bullies. The teachers helped me learn an incredible amount of things, I now know things that I never thought I would learn. I'm having the best times there! In all I'm saying that it's the best place ever!!! The above is my son's review! as you can see he loves it. :) Both Peter and Nelson are great with kids, they make it fun but also are strict enough and teach them skills along with respect for elders, family values, patience. Great school! read more

Peter, Nelson and the team here are awesome! They teach Kids not only techniques in MMA, but more importantly about self-discipline, show respect to people and build confidence! read more

Our 9 year old daughter has been going to WCMA-Palo Alto for a little over 2 years now. She loves it and always looks forward to going to class everyday! The place is kept clean, and has a friendly, family-oriented environment. All the instructors are amazing, especially KJN Peter and CGN Nelson. They have a gift of making things fun while challenging at the same time. Not only do they teach physical martial art techniques and self-defense but also emphasize lifelong lessons of respect, discipline, perseverance, and integrity. They have high expectations for all their students and are always there to encourage them every step of the way. I highly recommend this studio for anyone wishing to learn MMA, not just for kids & teens, but also for young adults and parents as well! The passion and dedication the instructors put towards the students and their families really makes a difference. This studio won the Best of Mountain View award, and is definitely well-deserved! read more

I started as a student at this school in 2001 after my son started taking classes. The results are more than I could have ever hoped for. I lost all my baby weight 3 years after my second child, I regained strength in my left knee after ACL surgery (which hadn't completely recovered even after a year rehabbing with weights at the gym), have the confidence of being physically fit and able to defend myself, and I train with my 2 kids. Working out at the studio is FUN as the environment is positive, upbeat, and always community- and family-oriented. The people there have always been the number one reason we enjoy training there and have kept coming over the years. I love how the staff is fun and engaging with little kids, and at the same time offers serious workouts and instruction for everyone else. Teens and adults can now choose either traditional classes with belt promotions, or XFit classes for extreme workouts and modern mixed martial arts (MMA)--or a combo of both. read more

I earned my Black Belt sometime around the Summer of 2016. I'd worked through 10+ belts in the course of about 7 years. It's possible to achieve your belt much quicker than I did, but I really took my time about it. The instructors were supportive throughout my training and I really consider them to be my friends outside of the studio. I've got no regrets about coming here -- The instructors are wonderful with kids and are very well trained. Everyone should know how to defend themselves when it's necessary. This is definitely one of the best studios in the valley. read more

I cannot say enough great things about this place. Both my kids (ages 8 and 6) love going to class. Peter is amazing as is Nelson! They really take their time with each kid. Not only do they teach marital arts, but every lesson they find a way to talk about some sort of life lesson. They are creative and always so positive and encouraging. They are excellent at really getting the kids to set goals and work hard to get there. This place is simply the best! read more

An amazing place for children (and adults) to learn the precise techniques of MMA, discipline, focus, and respect. This isn't a class where you goof around and everyone gets a gold star. It has the right amount of rigor for children to understand that effort and focus are required, but all done in a very supporting and caring way. The teachers are amazing. Both my children have been students for over 3 years now and we love it. read more

I'm an athletic director and athlete before I came for the adult class and thought this would be a piece of cake. Was I wrong! The class really strengthened my core and focused on my hand eye coordination while improving my self defense skills. I highly recommend to all ages and ability levels as the teacher was really great about making modifications and adaptations to all the exercises. read more

My son is a student at this school and part of their "Black Belt" Club. He enjoys the structure and style of the mixed martial arts along with their professional and caring instructors. Aside from the wide age range they serve this school offer parents like me the opportunities to work out at the same time as our children, which is a wonderful perk. The personalized attention given to students when mastering a skill is also exceptional and demonstrates this school's commitment to personal best and desire to have everyone succeed. In addition to serious physical and mental training they often provide creative and fun events, which help to build a strong sense of community. I recommend taking a few martial arts, and/or cardio kickboxing classes and see what a positive experience this school provides. read more

Both our kids train at WCWMA in Palo Alto. KJN Peter and his team run a high-quality school. They provide great programs, but I think the most unique thing about the school is how they manage to create a sense of community. Families are invested and stay active and involved. In terms of instruction, expectations are high but the teachers are encouraging and supportive, especially KJN Peter! read more

Coach Peter Mallick and other coaches are awesome and very inspiring to my son. My son has improved a lot since we moved to Palo Alto Ernie Reyes. My son is now among top 3 in tournaments and my son attributes that to Coach Peter Mallick's amazing techniques and encouragement. read more

I studied martial arts here for nearly five years. I only stopped attending classes as I moved out of California, but I still cannot say enough good things about Peter. As a young girl in high school, at the time, I found my self-confidence increased immensely, my ability to handle stress improved, and I looked forward to my martial arts classes. Peter always made classes fun and relevant to the real world, while definitely providing a workout. My mom would come to the classes and watch, simply because she found him motivational and enjoyable to listen to. I have yet to find a studio as memorable and friendly as this one. read more

My 9-year-old son has a wonderful experience with the school and all instructors. He joined 1.5 years ago and has been exposed to different types of martial arts, which makes it really fun and engaging. The instructors inspire a very positive attitude among the students - focus, discipline, character, perseverance, and learning from failure. KJN Peter and CGN Nelson pay attention to each and every student and know their strengths and areas of development. They ask students to challenge themselves but wouldn't overstretch them if they are not yet ready for the next level. Belt testing happens every month so the children have plenty of opportunities to prepare themselves. Tournaments have been another highlight as the students compete as individuals but also understand that they represent the school. The team spirit that the school fosters is great. read more

Master instructor and owner Peter Malik and his staff at World Martial Arts are the best! My son joined when he was in kindergarten and has been with Peter and his school for nearly a decade. I chose this school because of Peter - he's a genuinely good guy who charges very reasonable rates and emphasizes the quality of education and the well-being of his students above all else. When my son was young, Peter emphasized fun and ensured that my son had an enjoyable experience learning martial arts. That then became the foundation for my son's continued interest and growth in martial arts. As my son grew older, Peter perfected his techniques and taught him important life skills such as discipline, hard work, and perseverance. Fast forward eight years and my son just recently earned his black belt. Yes, earned, not given. Peter sets high standards and does not cut corners. His students learn the value of grit, and that is what I've valued most about Peter's approach. Sure, there are other schools that can promise your kids a black belt in half the time, but what will they have really learned? The fact that my son knows far more than his black belt friends from other schools is a testament to Peter and his staff. Without a doubt, Peter and his school have my highest recommendation! read more

This place is awesome. My son, age 5, thoroughly enjoys the place and is willing to drop his school film night to attend here. All instructors are great. read more

We found this amazing Martial Arts studio after visiting several. The instructors are amazing with children. Our 8 year old son has been going there for over a year and we have been very pleased. Several of our sons friends have joined as well. Master Peter has been teaching for 20+ years and knows his stuff. read more

Our two kids, a 9 year old boy and a 7 year old girl, have been going to WCMA for just over 2 years now. It has been a fantastic experience for both of them--and is all thanks to the professionalism and heart of Peter and Jose and their dedicated crew of instructors. Every class is a mixture of fun, exercise, focus, martial arts training, and character building. Our kids have come such a long way from starting as white belts and they take a huge amount of pride in earning higher ranking belts once they have achieved the appropriate skill levels. Peter and Jose have a firm grasp on how to keep the experience light and fun for the younger students. When kids move up in age, rank and skill level, expectations for their focus, behavior, skill and dedication appropriately increase. Speaking as a parent, it's also exciting to observe the older, advanced red and black belt students at WCMA. Their skills are amazing and they are proof of what this kind of positive, consistent training can do. We have already seen the benefits of our kids' time at WCMA extend to their home and school lives. If you're looking for a fun, safe environment to nurture your kids through sport and exercise, we can't recommend West Coast Martial Arts enough. read more

I like this place. Its a kid friendly atmosphere. Instructors are very attentive and teaches kids high self esteem