Established in 2005, the Tandez Academy is the premier self-defense training school in the San Jose and San Francisco Bay Area. We offer higher education in Reality Based Self Defense - the most functional and effective fight training in the world. It's based on Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do and Kali/Escrima.
Bruce Lee's concepts, techniques, and philosophy form the backbone of our Academy's program. Bruce Lee is the grandmaster of the Tandez Academy. Our head instructor, SiFu Adrian Tandez is a 3rd generation Jeet Kune Do instructor under the Bruce Lee lineage. SiFu Tandez is a certified Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do, Kali/Escrima and Maphilindo Silat instructor under Guro Dan Inosanto.
Bruce Lee's concepts, techniques, and philosophy form the backbone of our Academy's program. Bruce Lee is the grandmaster of the Tandez Academy. Our head instructor, SiFu Adrian Tandez is a 3rd generation Jeet Kune Do instructor under the Bruce Lee lineage. SiFu Tandez is a certified Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do, Kali/Escrima and Maphilindo Silat instructor under Guro Dan Inosanto.
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Welcome to Tandez Academy of Martial Arts, the BEST Self Defense Academy in the San Jose and San Francisco Bay Area. Take a look through our site to learn about our wide selection of courses (from kickboxing to weapons), our dedicated team, important news and updates and much more. We founded Tandez Academy with one goal in mind: giving our students the best, most rewarding learning experience.
The Academy was started in 2005 to fill a void. There was a need for Jeet Kune Do training in the Bay Area. Although Bruce Lee lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, no one was teaching his martial arts. Enter SiFu Adrian Tandez. He opened his first school in San Carlos, California. The school grew quickly.
Group classes are available for adults and children. Adult classes are for ages 13 and above. Children's classes are for ages 6 to 12. Classes are available Mondays to Saturdays (see schedule page). All classes include beginner as well as advanced students. Seminars are available at the Academy or at offsite locations.
Kali/Escrima trains a practitioner in twelve areas. The objective to create a skilled fighter who is adept at almost every type of weapon. If the fighter loses his weapons, he must be able to continue the fight with bare hands and a sharp mind. There is no such thing as a Kali/Escrima practitioner without weapons.
Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand and is very popular around the world. Muay Thai is known as "The Science of the Eight Limbs" because it utilizes the hands, elbows, knees and feet/shins. It combines Western Boxing punches with powerful leg kicks. The goal of Muay Thai is simple: break your opponent down physically.
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Victoria Toda
Jul 14, 2021
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Joseph Timbol
Jun 17, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
I have been training for 5+ years at TAMA and my son for almost 2 years and we’ve never been happier! Sifu Adrian teaches reality based self defense through Jeet Kune Do and many other styles. The environment is friendly, positive, encouraging and safe! I would highly recommend TAMA!
I have been training for 5+ years at TAMA and my son for almost 2 years and we’ve never been happier! Sifu Adrian teaches reality based self defense through Jeet Kune Do and many other styles. The environment is friendly, positive, encouraging and safe! I would highly recommend TAMA!
P. Kent
Apr 03, 2021
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Tandez Academy is the real deal:
I have been in the fighting arts almost my entire life (I am 65). I have probably studied every "concept" out there. In the higher forms, there is a blending (and refining) of different "ranges" to obtain a "completeness" of attributes; to forge the mind and body into a unique, flexible, engaging, skillful practitioner based in reality and which is economical.
This journey is the "way." A constant challenge of one's momentary "accomplishments," to a new and higher functionality. Here, at the Academy, you have the tools to do just that. Not only is this a way to
I have been in the fighting arts almost my entire life (I am 65). I have probably studied every "concept" out there. In the higher forms, there is a blending (and refining) of different "ranges" to obtain a "completeness" of attributes; to forge the mind and body into a unique, flexible, engaging, skillful practitioner based in reality and which is economical.
This journey is the "way." A constant challenge of one's momentary "accomplishments," to a new and higher functionality. Here, at the Academy, you have the tools to do just that. Not only is this a way to
Steven Chung
Jan 25, 2021
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If you want to become physically fit or just maintain your current fitness level with new forward-looking challenges, all while learning to protect yourself in various types of street situations, come in and join the Tandez Academy of Martial Arts (TAMA) -- there are many levels of membership to explore.
As you all know, we continue to age every consecutive day, month and year. But, I know you will see changes you would appreciate if you put one hundred percent effort on the physical conditioning portion of the training at the Tandez Academy of Martial Arts. All of our students as well as the
As you all know, we continue to age every consecutive day, month and year. But, I know you will see changes you would appreciate if you put one hundred percent effort on the physical conditioning portion of the training at the Tandez Academy of Martial Arts. All of our students as well as the
Eric Gao
Aug 02, 2020
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I have had the privilege of training here with SiFu Tandez at the school for 3 years now, and I can’t recommend Tandez Academy enough. SiFu Tandez is extremely knowledgeable in the several martial arts taught here, and there is an incredible sense of community among the students and instructors.
By coming here, you would have the rare opportunity to train in Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Silat, and Muay Thai - all of which are highly effective, and practical martial arts. What’s even more important, in my opinion, is that SiFu Tandez, his instructors, and his students all help provide a safe, welcoming
By coming here, you would have the rare opportunity to train in Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Silat, and Muay Thai - all of which are highly effective, and practical martial arts. What’s even more important, in my opinion, is that SiFu Tandez, his instructors, and his students all help provide a safe, welcoming
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Jun 19, 2020
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This place has been a huge blessing to me. I first discovered it a little over three years ago, and it has become one of my places of zen/happy places. When I first started out, I had not trained in martial arts for about twenty years, and I had no real training in some of the forms taught at this school. Fortunately, SiFu Adrian was very patient… with me, and he has become a great mentor and friend. The attitude that he fosters in his students is one of helping one another, which really helped me progress in my martial arts training. I am very thankful for the great friendships that I have
Fernando Alonso Blazquez
Sep 09, 2017
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I've been coming to Tandez Academy for 8 months so far and I can't recommend it highly enough! I had been practising Karate for many years in many different places. When I moved to the Bay Area I wanted to try something different, with more practical application. I decided to pay a visit to Tandez Academy, best decision ever!
Sifu Adrian Tandez not only masters all the disciplines he teaches but he also has a great ability to transmit them to his students. His teaching method is very effective, he is warm and you can tell that he truly cares about your development. Other instructors and senior
Sifu Adrian Tandez not only masters all the disciplines he teaches but he also has a great ability to transmit them to his students. His teaching method is very effective, he is warm and you can tell that he truly cares about your development. Other instructors and senior
Katherine Caneba
Jun 07, 2017
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I am about four months into my training at Tandez Academy and it has been a phenomenal experience so far. I always look forward to coming to classes and being challenged but supported in my goals of physical fitness, martial arts skills, and overall self-improvement. It is a marvel to see just how knowledgeable and skilled Sifu Adrian Tandez and his senior students are. They say that great students are made by great teachers; Sifu Adrian's martial arts lineage tracing directly back to Guro Dan Inosanto, therefore this martial arts academy sets a high standard of quality instruction. And there is
Kris Kundmueller
Oct 31, 2015
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I spent three days combing through the internet and yelp for martial arts schools and this is where I chose to train. The experience has been amazing. The arts learned here are for street self defense. No… fancy nonsense, just real world survival and defeating your enemy as quickly and with as little effort as possible. SiFu Tandez has a vast knowledge of various martial arts. It's like going to five different schools at once. From Muay Thai, Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, and my favorite, Silat, you will have a well rounded set of skills to defend yourself. If you've ever wanted to try
Ronald Balisi
Dec 21, 2014
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If you are looking for reality based martial arts, hoping to learn self defense, and or just looking for a great fitness workout, then this is the school for you. I have been training in this school for over 3 years, and Sifu Adrian has been a mentor to me, has guided me through all the arts, and has been a great friend of mine through the years.
This school covers a variety of martial arts to choose from and Sifu Adrian, his instructors, and his students are always there, and are willing to assist anyone who wants to learn. I initially wanted to tryout his Jeet Kune Do class, but I ended up taking
This school covers a variety of martial arts to choose from and Sifu Adrian, his instructors, and his students are always there, and are willing to assist anyone who wants to learn. I initially wanted to tryout his Jeet Kune Do class, but I ended up taking
David Castro
Nov 11, 2014
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If you are looking for the best all-inclusive martial arts school in the Bay Area, you just found it. I attended my first free week of classes back in 2008. I was blown away after seeing the instructor demonstrate JKD Bruce Lee trapping, Kali stick and knife hostage disarms and Silat take-down self-defense techniques. It’s now 2015 and I’m still going strong training every week.
Sifu Adrian Tandez is a dedicated passionate instructor. Whether you’re new to martial arts, have previous martial arts experience, young or old, everyone is welcome and will benefit immensely from Tandez Academy
Sifu Adrian Tandez is a dedicated passionate instructor. Whether you’re new to martial arts, have previous martial arts experience, young or old, everyone is welcome and will benefit immensely from Tandez Academy
Hadi Kho
Jun 14, 2014
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I've been coming here regularly for 2 years now, and I love it! It can be a bit harrowing when you're new, as Sifu Adrian leads you through lots of different partner drills and techniques in each hour-long class, but it's really amazing how much you can retain once you get used to the pace.
And though a normal class goes through multiple martial arts sources and various ranges and types of combat, Sifu Adrian also provides a structured side thanks to a level-based curriculum. This provides a great foundation for writing notes on techniques and drills for personal practice and retention, as well
And though a normal class goes through multiple martial arts sources and various ranges and types of combat, Sifu Adrian also provides a structured side thanks to a level-based curriculum. This provides a great foundation for writing notes on techniques and drills for personal practice and retention, as well
