Martial Arts Schools near Hayward

“I’ve enjoyed exercising with people. They encourage us to do hard work. Friendly people. I appreciate that one master belt man know sign language, he talk me without barrier communication and teach me how to do karate technique in right way. Karate class is a very expensive but it was worth a try. I highly recommend.“

“Black Tiger Taekwondo provides children with confidence and growth through fun and energetic Taekwondo training... so I highly recommend Black Tiger Taekwondo!“

“If you are looking for a Taekwondo studio that values community and leadership, this is it! They do a beautiful job teaching traditional values of respect for parents and elders. My daughter not only learn from the masters but she has benefited a lot from seeing the higher belts students' example in each class. The monthly 5K runs foster a great sense of belonging among the families. Overall great experience for the whole kid!“

“I had a free 1 day trial with Shifu Peng & I enjoyed the discipline I am willing to increase strength as I rise & shine we all rise & shine like a diamond in the sky or sunny day within us ☀️“

“This dojo offers exceptional Aikido instruction in a respectful, disciplined, and welcoming environment. The teaching is clear, thoughtful, and deeply grounded in the principles of the art, encouraging both technical skill and personal growth.

The culture here is supportive and professional, creating a space where students feel challenged, respected, and motivated. Training here has been a truly grounding and meaningful experience. Highly recommend to anyone seeking authentic Aikido practice.“

“My son is enjoying and is always looking forward to all his class.
He become more friendly and attentive.“

“Great place to learn taekwondo.

As a parent, I’m very happy to see how much my daughter enjoys coming here.
The masters and staff are all kind, friendly, and excellent teachers who truly care about the kids.

I really appreciate how they use fun activities to keep children engaged while learning taekwondo.
The classes are well-balanced with discipline and fun, which helps kids stay motivated and confident.

Highly recommend this school for families looking for a positive and encouraging taekwondo environment.“

“Both My kids have been going to MAA for close to 10 years now, starting their journey as white belt members to now being CIT-instructors in training. Dedication to the art form is very visible in the teaching style that both Master T and Master Fong display in their class, there are multiple times when they have conducted extra sessions at no additional cost to ensure that all the concepts are perfectly embedded in the students. Going to this academy has not only ensured that my kids learned a very valuable life skill of protecting themselves but also taught them valuable skills of patience, perseverance and leadership to use in their life ahead“

“Master Park is a good teacher. My young son has benefited alot thus far. Its only been a few weeks and I notice the difference in him.“

“I'm truly thankful to BSBN Zyra , the Master instructor, and all other instructors for their dedication and hard work to help kids develop interest and learn Martial Arts. For my son , it has been transformative . I highly recommend this place.“

“Awesome facilities and people. Great mix of family atmosphere with people training hard while being supportive.“

“I met Mr Montgomery years ago when I was the office manager at byong yu Korean karate.He joined and became the best fighter over night.He was already a red belt inTang Soo Do,so he was better than most of the instructors already.I learned more about the fighting aspects of Tae Kwon Do from him than anyone who taught me before are after.“

“My son has learned so much in this karate class! Not only is he improving his skills, but he’s also learning respect, discipline, and important morals that he carries with him every day. The instructors are patient, supportive, and truly care about the kids. I’m grateful for the positive environment and the growth I’ve seen in my son. Highly recommend!“

“Thank YouFor changing my Sons Life. Giving the tools for self empowerment, self discipline with ability to become a Conquer .Thank You“ Best Mom Ever”“

“My kids have been practicing martial arts at America's Best Karate of Danville and enjoyed it a lot. My son started as a Karate A-Z student (led by Master Lerma), graduated the program and then continued as an ABK student. His younger sibling has trained Karate A-Z classes (led by Ms. Mulvey) and graduated the program. We moved out from the Bay Area and martial arts classes designed by Master Instructor Anthony Lerma are one of the things my family really miss. It was a challange to find a martial arts school that is focused on students character development, looks for various ways to keep students motivated, engaged and growing at individual pace. I really admired also their comprehensive and holistic approach - where well being, self care and practice were key to success of their students even outside of the martial arts. Master Lerma is a charismatic person, who has vast knowledge and practical experience and he developed a very comprehensive curriculum over the course of the decades.A year ago I enrolled as one of the first students of the new RBSD program, which is a self defence system designed and constantly developed by Master Lerma. Although we live abroad now, I have regular online classes and continue my journey with martial arts. The RBSD is a very practical system that allows one to feel confident in most of the real life situations. The idea of sets of basic eights helps memorise and establish proper reflexes to respond immediately to various threats no matter if they come from someone, who practices popular martial arts like kick boxing, bjj, mma, karate or someone who is simply experienced in street fights. Master Lerma proposes new drills regularly and changes the focus of our private classes so that, I can stay engaged, have fun and grow my skills. I fully recommend their school, ABK classes for kids and youths, and the RBSD system for adults.“

“I was a first degree black belt when I left this place but this place is the best in my opinion. I loved the teachers (master Leo and grandmaster Choi) there. It felt like a second home to me and I truly feel like I have become a better person than I started. It took a lot of perseverance because many people started to quit when it started getting tough, but if you simply keep her head high and strong you are going to power through it and make so many memories along the way. This place is an amazing place and I would 10/10 recommend going here.“

“Great school. KJN Scott Ross is an amazing instructor who really does care for his students. Can't recommend this place enough! You won't be disappointed!“

“Our family has had a truly wonderful experience at All American Black Belt Academy!

My children started classes in June 2023, and it’s been amazing to watch them grow — not just in their karate skills, but also in confidence, focus, and goal-setting over the past year.

Seeing how much they enjoyed it inspired me to join as an adult beginner in May 2025. I was a little nervous at first, but the instructors were incredibly welcoming and supportive. The positive atmosphere they create makes it easy for students of all ages and levels to feel comfortable and motivated.

Training together has become a special part of our family routine — quality time that we all look forward to each week. The dojo is very family-friendly, and the classes teach valuable life skills in addition to martial arts.

I would highly recommend All American Black Belt Academy to anyone — whether you’re looking for a program for your kids, yourself, or the whole family. It’s so much more than a karate class — it’s a wonderful community that helps you grow stronger both inside and out!“

“Hung Sing performed at my wife’s birthday party and they were beyond outstanding. The two lions made so many wonderful dances and maneuvers. The guests were thrilled and fully entertained for about 30 minutes. Tenny the owner was pleasant to communicate with. I would highly recommend Hung Sing for your celebration. There were 8 members who performed. Great dance group.“

“Great dojo to get your child with martial and self defense principles. Instructors are very attentive to minor details and truly care about students progress and achievements.“

“I was a former student here a long time ago (started in 1st or 2nd grade, ended in 8th grade, which was in 2017). I went all the way to black belt 1st degree but couldn't go up to 2nd since I had to move.

I feel like I've practically grown up there. I remember learning so many different forms and techniques from Master Park and Grand Master Choi, as well as so many of the other assistant trainers. It's been a while, but now I do remember training with the handheld targets, the handheld and standing bags (which I often wasn't the best at hitting hard), and even having so much fun while sparring even though I wasn't always that good at it.

Going to Choi's Martial Arts really helped me grow as a person and build up aspects like my fitness and flexibility (although flexibility still needs a ton of work). I can honestly say that I'm so grateful that my parents made me keep showing up, and I'm really grateful to everyone there, both the staff and other students, for so many incredible moments and memories.

To Grand Master Choi, Master Park, and whoever else was there, I hope you are all doing well. Thank you for really shaping my younger years and help me grow to become who I am today.“