Welcome to Martial Arts America - home of the award winning program Karate 4 Kids. Our proven teaching methods are designed to provide a positive environment where kids will learn respect, courtesy, the value of hard work and determination. Our karate program builds self confidence in our students by rewarding their efforts inside and outside our schools - not just their physical abilities.
The staff at Martial Arts America has trained for years to provide safe, quality instruction suited for each of our students' individual needs. They work hard to provide a caring environment where children can grow strong in spirit and body. Our chosen curriculum is both fun and challenging for karate students of all ages and ability levels.
The staff at Martial Arts America has trained for years to provide safe, quality instruction suited for each of our students' individual needs. They work hard to provide a caring environment where children can grow strong in spirit and body. Our chosen curriculum is both fun and challenging for karate students of all ages and ability levels.
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Martial Arts America is the largest group of professional martial arts schools in the world. Founded on the principles of teaching excellence, personal attention and tradition, we provide you with the most complete and effective methods to reach your full potential.
At Martial Arts America, our instructors are personally selected, not only for their martial arts skills, but also for their ability to effectively communicate their knowledge and understanding to students of all ages.Through a special company sponsored program of advanced training they are continuously upgrading their skills.
At Martial Arts America, our instructors are personally selected, not only for their martial arts skills, but also for their ability to effectively communicate their knowledge and understanding to students of all ages.Through a special company sponsored program of advanced training they are continuously upgrading their skills.
Our Pre K program, also known as our "Tiny Tiger" program, is specifically structured with this age group in mind. It is designed to teach and reinforce positive behaviors through easily relatable fun activities that focus on self control, coordination, and building self esteem, as well as many other important ideals and traits.
Our Grade School program has been designed with both our parents and students in mind. We provide a positive learning environment where our students can continue to grow and improve on what their parents are teaching at home. For this age group our students will learn what it means to be a great kid.
STUDENTS will be encouraged to be leaders in and out of our schools and be given the confidence and self esteem to do so. At Martial Arts America, we realize that kids are growing up faster than they used to. Our program reflects that change and helps to provide children and their parents with a resource to deal with this.
We all know that the teenage years can be hard. As teenagers leave childhood behind and are preparing for the adult world that lies ahead, Martial Arts America can be a great resource for teenagers and their parents as well. Teenagers are seeking more independence and parents want make sure they are prepared to handle it properly and make good choices.
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Kim J.
Aug 03, 2019
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Not bad but not great. For little kids, it's probably not worth the money because you can get similar classes from the city of Pleasanton for a LOT cheaper. (Once/week class is $129 per month)
Just to alert people who are considering this place:
If you do month-to-month here, just make sure you know that the withdrawal notice is actually not 30 days, but it's the days until your next bill date PLUS 30 days. So in reality, you need to give more than 30 day notice, depending on when you start. Depending on when your billing is, it might be closer to 60 days than 30 days because if
Just to alert people who are considering this place:
If you do month-to-month here, just make sure you know that the withdrawal notice is actually not 30 days, but it's the days until your next bill date PLUS 30 days. So in reality, you need to give more than 30 day notice, depending on when you start. Depending on when your billing is, it might be closer to 60 days than 30 days because if
Anthony C.
Jul 27, 2019
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Shari W.
Jan 12, 2019
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My daughter has been going to Martial Arts America (Pleasanton) since April 2016. She started with the Basic Kids Program and moved on up to the Kids Black Belt Club, and she just started with the CIT Program.
Mrs. Flynn and all the other instructors are really good and has been a very positive influence in our daughters life. They are very good at keeping you focused, disciplined, and have been incredibly helpful in building confidence in our daughter.
We also love the fact that our daughter has built a few friendships through the Martial Arts School and it feels good to be part of a group that
Mrs. Flynn and all the other instructors are really good and has been a very positive influence in our daughters life. They are very good at keeping you focused, disciplined, and have been incredibly helpful in building confidence in our daughter.
We also love the fact that our daughter has built a few friendships through the Martial Arts School and it feels good to be part of a group that
Frances L.
Nov 12, 2017
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My review is long overdue. Both my sons have been training here since they were 3 and they are now 9 and 13!! I came here years ago when I was looking for a martial arts program for my oldest son who was very shy and timid at the time. Mrs. Flynn was wonderful with him and has continued to be an amazing instructor. My boys have become strong and more confident during their journey to black belts. This school teaches self defense, discipline, self control, and other values that are applicable in both martial arts and life. My boys always look forward to classes and still enjoy attending Martial
Chris M.
Aug 23, 2017
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Ian Shaw
Jul 18, 2017
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Eshari Wijesekera
Jan 25, 2017
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This is a great place.Our daughter started at Martial Arts America, Pleasanton in April 2016. She started with the Basic kids program and will be continuing on to the BBC 1 program. We decided to continue with the program at the Pleasanton location, because in addition to learning all the benefits of Tae Kwando, they teach the students to live the Tae Kwando Philosophy outside of the classroom. As a parent it is a great feeling to know that my kid is learning discipline, respect, mental and physical well being. My daughter, used to be very shy and timid. Ever since she started Tae Kwando she has
Ted D.
Feb 09, 2016
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I trained and got my first degree black belt here. I would have given this place a 5 star rating when I was drinking the cool aid, too. There's a few problems here:
1.) The techniques involve mostly non-light contact sparring, which won't prepare you for any kind of real fight, nor any other kind of decent dojo.
2.) They're overpriced because of their location, and Pfingston's got to make a profit, you know.
3.) DON'T SIGN A CONTRACT. We did when I was a kid and had to move away when we lost our house to a foreclosure. Flynn was rude and uncompromising, not hearing
1.) The techniques involve mostly non-light contact sparring, which won't prepare you for any kind of real fight, nor any other kind of decent dojo.
2.) They're overpriced because of their location, and Pfingston's got to make a profit, you know.
3.) DON'T SIGN A CONTRACT. We did when I was a kid and had to move away when we lost our house to a foreclosure. Flynn was rude and uncompromising, not hearing
Tom C.
Jan 11, 2016
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Great Studio with very supportive staff members. My daughter and I have been taking Krav Maga and it has been a tremendous experience. She has learned very important self-defense skills and gained greater confidence. For my part, it has kept me active and given me an opportunity to bond with my little girl. Thank you, MMA.
Greg G.
Feb 22, 2014
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Yumyum F.
Nov 05, 2013
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My kids love this place! They go to the class (45 mins each class) twice a week.
The instructors at this location are friendly and nice. They are not only teaching martial arts, they also teach the kids self-discipline, self-confidence and how to stay safe at all time. They told the students learning martial arts are not for fighting which I totally agree. They teach the kids how to face some difficult situation, for example facing a bully.
My son's birthday was celebrated at this location on a Saturday afternoon. That's the best birthday party he ever had! Mr. Hernandez was super
The instructors at this location are friendly and nice. They are not only teaching martial arts, they also teach the kids self-discipline, self-confidence and how to stay safe at all time. They told the students learning martial arts are not for fighting which I totally agree. They teach the kids how to face some difficult situation, for example facing a bully.
My son's birthday was celebrated at this location on a Saturday afternoon. That's the best birthday party he ever had! Mr. Hernandez was super
Georgia C.
Aug 31, 2012
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This review for Martial Arts America is specifically for their Krav Maga classes, which is a form of self-defense, not the same as the martial arts that fall under the name karate. Krav is an Israeli borne self-defense used by local and federal police around the world.
True Krav Maga is hard to find in the Tri-Valley area. When I joined here, there was no other studio certified to teach Krav and still isn't as far as I know. Krav is a very practical self-defense. The teachers at MAA stress the importance of speed over weight and strength, which opens this studio and form of self defense to
True Krav Maga is hard to find in the Tri-Valley area. When I joined here, there was no other studio certified to teach Krav and still isn't as far as I know. Krav is a very practical self-defense. The teachers at MAA stress the importance of speed over weight and strength, which opens this studio and form of self defense to
Emma C.
Aug 16, 2011
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I understand some of the points the negative reviews are making, however am very glad I decided to sign my 5 year old up here. At such a young age, my goal was definitely not to make him a Tae Kwon Do master. He is a very quiet and shy boy and my goal was for him to build confidence and learn how to speak up for himself. After 3 months, I can say without a doubt that MAA is responsible for the tremendous improvement in his confidence. After one month, he was participating more in school and making friends with more ease. It is pricey, but while looking at other programs I realized they all were
Mai V.
Apr 28, 2011
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This review is from my 8 yr old daughter who has been in the program for two months. "I really like it here. I think it's fun. I like the teachers. I always look forward to it. "
She is now almost 10, and has advanced to a green belt. She still likes it and is very proud of it. She has grown so much confident, trust her body and her mind, and is wanting more from herself. As a parent I can not be happier.
She is now almost 10, and has advanced to a green belt. She still likes it and is very proud of it. She has grown so much confident, trust her body and her mind, and is wanting more from herself. As a parent I can not be happier.
Paul K.
Sep 26, 2007
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This chain of martial arts schools does not teach martial arts. Instead, their business model is to make parents *think* their kids are learning martial arts.
MAA instructors teach forms by rote memorization. There's no real sparring to speak of, only non-contact sparring with the kids wearing a ridiculous amount of padding so as to restrict movement. There's also no one-on-one instruction. In fact, the instructors almost never correct mistakes or even give pointers. Lessons consist entirely of the en-masse practicing of forms. The instructors also do a lot of yelling and shouting to
MAA instructors teach forms by rote memorization. There's no real sparring to speak of, only non-contact sparring with the kids wearing a ridiculous amount of padding so as to restrict movement. There's also no one-on-one instruction. In fact, the instructors almost never correct mistakes or even give pointers. Lessons consist entirely of the en-masse practicing of forms. The instructors also do a lot of yelling and shouting to
