Martial Arts Schools near Menlo Park

“My daughter has been attending for 5 years and we love this place! Sensei Molly and her team do such an amazing job with the kids, who learn, work out and have so much fun.“

“I've been training here for 6 years and I still look forward to each class. Ive done martial arts my whole life (Karate, Boxing, BJJ) and none of them are like Urban Combat. This place is focused on real life and how those arts come together with actual common sense for dealing with potential situations. The classes include fun workouts, lessons in various martial arts / weapons, and film study on real situations. Brian is an amazing teacher - hes not lecturing from the sidelines, he is right there with you showing you how its done.

If you are interested in learning actual self defense strategies separate from traditional martial arts - this is your place. Its a bay area hidden gem!

Note - this place is in the Karate studio (parking in the back).“

“All my 3 children love it! My daughter says “The instructors are very friendly and the studio is very spacious”. We would recommend this studio to anyone interested!“

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

“I started training here long ago with my son in martial arts/TKD. He grew up and transitioned to other sports after 7 years but I stayed at SVMAA, earned my black belt and have been here for 12 years now. Training in martial arts has helped me stay healthy and active, feel more confident, and decrease stress from the demands of work and just life! I have recently transitioned to Jiu-Jitsu here at SVMAA and while it is not easy for me, the instructors are so experienced and awesome that is has allowed me to grow and make huge gains. As an older (female) white belt in Jiu-Jitsu, they customize their instruction to meet my needs: challenge but not overwhelm. My priority is to train safely but also have fun! My training partners are always friendly, helpful and supportive. Blood, sweat, tears, pain, laughs and hugs have all contributed to my personal growth and I wouldn't have it any other way.

The friends I have made and the close knit community I have built here is the best part of it all. Master instructor Teri Lee and her SVMAA staff/crew (Jian, Cody, Rob, Khang, and Bri) are truly the heart and soul of this place. It is 100% my home away from home. They are like family to me.

I highly recommend that folks who might be interested in martial arts come by and check it out. See ya on the mat!“

“Our children have been attending TKK for over a year. The kids love their lessons and look forward to it. The masters try to understand each kid, their strengths and weaknesses and instruct them accordingly. The kids learn respect, gratitude and kindness in addition to martial arts skills. We love our TKK community.“

“Amazing coach with a lot of experiences, know how to deal with little kids. My son has great fun as well as learning a lot during the classes.“

“Great instruction, my kids enjoy and learn a lot here. I am confident of the skills. The instructors really care about their students.“

“My whole family has been going to Bay Area Martial Arts Academy for several years now and I have to say they are wonderful. So this review is definitely long overdue. Both my daughters have gained so much strength and discipline from the instructor (Mr Agoff). I love the life lessons he instills in them as well. The kids learn self defense, how to fall properly, stick work, different fighting forms, and the importance of training and hard work. They also work on strength and stamina and the belts are earned and not just given. Definitely lucky that we have this local gem so close to home. Also nice that my husband goes there too so the three of them can train together.“

“I cannot say enough of how fantastic Master Curry and Ms. Kim are with their students. Not the most important, but Precision has a junior olympic team who went to Korea to train, and Master Curry is one of the coaches for the junior olympic team. That should be enough to join Precision. However, to parents who are looking for more than TKD... They are the most positive motivators instructors you can ask for. Both of our boys were part of the Precision family. And that's what Precision is, a family. Master Curry and Ms Kim do not just inspire TKD training; they also instill confidence, teach respect to oneself and others, and helps you to be the best you can be.Master Curry would have inspirational talks with the students about what who they want to be, and how to work towards that goal. They are so much more than TKD instructors, they are your children's life coaches.Master Curry and Ms. Kim will be a great addition to your family when you join Precision TKD.“

“Great teachers and excellent mats.Tuition is very affordable and the mix of views in the art makes this a great dojo to study Aikido.Nadeau Sensei is back on the mats on Tuesday at this location. Amazing training.New classes added and new students can get free uniform and no registration fee.“

“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.“

“Love Coach McCreadie, he is extremely hands on and creates a fun learning environment for the kids, teens and adults. He also brings Bay Area culture into a traditional style, blending Eastern and Western philosophies. This dojo also ties into Adrenaline Worldwide, a group that works with Hollywood studios to include choreographed martial arts and stunts. The dojo is clean spacious and welcoming. One thing is that the name has changed to Afro Bushido Academy just in case you are looking for more information.“

“The perfect place to learn Wing Chun in the bay area. Sifu Ken is an amazing Sifu who explains every single movement in terms of detailing and its actual application which ensures we can learn the moves fast and remember it. I have been going here now for more than a year and all of us students learn and get a good workout 3 times a week but at the same time have a lot of fun as well. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a community of like minded people interested in learning Self defence and at the same time want to learn from the best.“

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

“Let me preface anything I say here with the fact that I am neither a natural athlete, nor have I ever liked working out.With that said, the Tosetti team has somehow gotten me to a point in my life where I can’t imagine a life NOT doing squats, punching bags, wrestling, and swinging swords. It’s probably high time I left a review, since I’ve been going here since September 2018.Fitness classes are like a giant game of “Simon Says.” Coach Melissa and Coach Geralyn are amazing, and some of the warmest, most welcoming people I’ve ever met. Their patience and encouragement when I started these classes went a long way to bolster my confidence. Again, I’ve never liked working out, so I also had no idea what I was doing, and being told what to do did me a whole lot of good. They were happy to start me off with baby steps and add challenges as I progressed, and are always ready to show you alternatives if you have certain limitations, such as joint issues.Wrestling classes—when I say I knew nothing about working out, I knew even less about wrestling. I actually started these classes because of the sword classes (that’s a long story). Coach Paul officially teaches these (with the occasional supervised wrestling sessions from… another Paul), and has somehow shown me, at 5’4’’, how to throw people who tower over me. The classes tend to be a mix of all levels of experience and weight classes, and Coach Paul will often cater his lesson that day to the needs of the class demographic. It’s a whole lot of fun.Lastly, sword classes are what I joined Tosetti Institute for (and since I joined, they’ve added a polearms class to the weapons repertoire). These are not the kind of sword fighting classes that usually come to mind in the modern era, such as the foil fencing you see in the Olympics. We’re talking historical martial arts here, with swords in a variety of sizes and styles—and Coach Paul definitely emphasizes the martial part of the art. This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. He draws form historical texts, but he’s a fighter first and foremost, and that’s what I think really sets his teaching off from other historical fencing schools—if you want to learn how to fight, he will teach you how to fight. I’m going to do a bit of bragging here, but some of our sword fighters are competition-winners (I’m not among them—I’m actually mediocre at best, but I love being able to learn from these awesome people).Really, I could go on and on about how much I love Tosetti Institute, and the people there. This was unfortunately the shortest I could keep this review while doing them any sort of justice, and it’s only an inkling of how much I love this place. Even sadder is the fact that I’ll be moving out of the area in the spring/ summer—of all the things in the SF Bay Area, Tosetti Institute and the people I’ve met there are what I will miss the most, and I don’t think I’ll ever find their equal.“

“A wonderful school for both kids and adults. My son is enrolled in the Kinder program and he loves it! It is a great introduction program that he is fully enjoying and has spearheaded since the beginning. Luca sees the older kids and aspired to compete like them one day!“

“Master Hyejin and the other instructors are great! My child is building so much confidence and ability to focus.“

“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!“

“GrandMaster DK Shin myTeacher & Mentor He is the Most Highest ?? Honored ??‍?Graduate of Korean Ku Kui Won ~= China’s Shaolin 36 Chamber Training I am honored to share an identical birthday ? and Kwoon with This amazing Wo Sa Nim since 1978.....?“

“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!“

“This is a great Judo Club, the instructors spend time with students training them to progress through their belts. Many black belts that spend time teaching.“

“Awesome Environment & fun classes! My Son enjoyed every bit of training starting at 6 years old. Sensei Andrew is certainly a master of his craft, he brings encouragement, inclusiveness, & inspiration to every session. Definitely boosted my son’s self esteem.“

“This is a great school and I can't say enough good things about it. Both of our kids loved the program and looked forward to going every week. Classes are held Mon-Fri with sparring on Fridays. The instructors do a great job teaching, helping to build confidence, and building community amongst the students and parents. The regular BBQs were also a great touch. This school had a noticeable impact on our kids and I've recommended it to numerous friends who were looking for a nearby TKD school.“

“Kids been going here for so many years already. Both got black belts now. Kids enjoyed them so much and feel so proud of their progress.“

“I've been involved in aikido close to fifteen years and have trained at several dojos. This dojo is world-class. All skill levels are welcome and accommodated. The instructors and senior students are great people and serious, lifetime students of the art. (Note that aikido might not make you a better MMA fighter, but it will quiet and focus your mind like nothing else. It will help you to be a better human.)“