Martial Arts Schools near Half Moon Bay

“Iris is amazing with my girls. Self defense is a skill that is so important to learn. HIGHLY recommend Raul Castillo Martial Arts!“

“My son has been attending United Studios of Self Defense in Half Moon Bay since he was five (now 7yo). It’s had such a positive impact on him. He’s become more confident, more resilient, and it even gave him the tools to stand up to a bully once. The studio is run by Sensei Angelo who sets a strong tone through consistency, energy, and example. He’s firm when needed, and he doesn’t hesitate to raise his voice to get the kids’ attention, but it’s never harsh or demeaning. There’s no fear or shame, just structure, consistency, and respect. Clear expectations and he holds the kids accountable, sometimes with pushups, but always in the spirit of growth, not punishment. You can tell he genuinely cares about the students by the way he interacts with them on and off the mat. It seems what’s taught there isn’t just self defense or karate—it’s how to build real confidence, how to take pride in effort, and how to become stronger in the ways that matter. And the kids have fun doing it. Definitely recommend.“

“This place is amazing! It's fun and engaging! They are super inclusive! The teachers have all been wonderful and I have learned a lot here at OneMartial.“

“Excellent Aikido taught by Sensei Brasse. Reaches to the roots of traditional Aikido and he's an excellent instructor.“

“Over the last few months, my two daughters have been coming to this place on nearly every weekday. During their sessions, I usually hang out in the waiting area, observing how the students are not just mastering Taekwondo, but also developing a range of other valuable abilities and positive mindsets. It's clear that Master Park is an exceptional instructor. I have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone, regardless of age or skill level.“

“This is a duplicate review. Unsure what happened. My 5 yr old son takes private Taekwondo classes with Master D. He's been going for a few months now, and we've seen such a great improvement. My son is high energy and would prefer to throw himself up against the wall and roll around, but Master D is super patient with him. That and a combo of his kind but firm approach has helped my son truly love Taekwondo, and he enjoys seeing Master D every week. Master D. truly is the "kid whisperer." Cannot recommend enough!“

“This school changed my life, forever. I would not be the same person without KSW. I wish them the best.“

“last i read a review that ended 'the old man teaching' with 1 star.. if someone refers to someone as 'old man' they are not going to be good for any school. disrespect is not in the hurang creed nor in any creed of moral behaviors and standards worthy of attention.“

“The owner/ head instructor is a true master of the art. He leads by example, showing high levels of skill and attention to detail, along with safety and understanding. The school is geared for all ages. I'm proud to be part of the team here. The students train to be amazing!“