Best Karate Classes in San Mateo, CA

“In selecting a dojo it's important to have heritage, quality teaching, and a focus on excellence and this dojo hits all marks.”

“Going to practice has been a part of their weekly routine that gives them so much more than just 40 minutes of exercise, and that's why they now continue past their 1st dan (black belt), working towards their 2nd dan.”

“It is not an exaggeration for me to say that I feel better now than I did in my 20s and it's all thanks to their passion, patience and guidance that I have become the man I am proud to be today.”

“The adult classes are great for all ages (our newest member is 70yo) and backgrounds (I danced ballet for 26 years), no previous martial arts experience required.”

“Jackson for most of my life, he helped teach me about Martial Arts as well as instilled within me many great qualities like good work ethic and discipline.”

“If you're looking for a studio where the students stand in perfectly silent & strictly regimented lines in every class, this isn't the location to choose.”

“I've been a student here for 10 months now, and I've been challenged mentally and physically in ways that are totally new to me, but have felt incredibly safe the entire time.”

“Not only does the dojang hold students to high standards in the more obvious aspects of Taekwon-Do (such as self-defense, patterns/forms, sparring, breaking), but it also instills the values of perseverance, diligence, and respect within each and eve...”

“My children used to be unruly, but after coming to his classes for years, they got to be much more respectful for other people, themselves, and their environment.”

“He's learning to be more in tune with his body through all the different warm ups & stretching, and, also learning to have a still body and focus when that's required of him.”

“I'm feeling stronger, more flexible, and sleep better after the intense cardio I get from here.”

“And I feel much more comfortable being home alone with my young kids, since I now have instantly usable self-defense skills to protect my family in case the worst ever happens.”

“It is a very good place to learn martial arts!!”