Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Berkeley, CA

“Out of all the dojos I visited in the Bay Area, this dojo led by Kayla Feder Sensei is the jewel - just the right combination of tradition and flexibility, bad-ass aikido and warmth, both silence and authentic dialogue.”

“The style is Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, and Andrej Diamantstein is one of the most qualified teachers to be teaching the art in the Bay Area.”

“Really friendly, great place”

“Great instruction and support for all skill levels, diverse and supportive crowd - as a beginner to both martial arts and movement-based mindfulness practice, I can't stress how much I've grown, in mind, body and spirit, in my two years of attendance...”

“Good place”

“Kendal and JC are modest about their knowledge and what they bring to the fitness and wellness community, but they are the real deal, and they are some of the best people you will ever meet.”

“I have personally enjoyed so many benefits in pain relief and mobility, just from moving my body and stretching, and memorizing and practicing forms, falls, pins and finishes, techniques, and all sorts of kicks and punches, and stretching exercises, ...”

“Doesn't matter whether you have previous experience in martial arts or never been to gym at all - you can always start your journey to capoeira.”

“Capoeira is a beautiful Afro-Brazilian martial art, developed by people struggling against oppression. Because it is practiced to live music and its movements flow gracefully, capoeira is sometimes confused for a dance. Despite capoeira having been a...”

“At Ahn Martial Arts CA. , we take immense pride in being a distinguished martial arts institution that specializes in a comprehensive array of disciplines including traditional Taekwondo, Hapkido, Self Defense, and the rich tapestry of Philippine mar...”

“Whether it's kettle bell swings, boxing, Muay Thai, Russian Twists, even the good old squat, he takes the time make sure you understand what you're doing.”

“From the warm reception to the expert guidance of the skilled instructors, the academy provides a welcoming environment suitable for practitioners of all levels.”

“Thay always respond to texts, they will go out of their way to meet expectations, and my kids are so driven to achieve their goals because the instruction is top notch..”

“This place has the cleanest mats of any place I've been to, encouraging teammates even on days when you feel like you have the flexibility of a concrete block, and welcoming and patient coaches if you're new.”

“Amazing instructors, we have three grandchildren now learning the meaning of discipline and empowerment I'm truly happy of their accomplishments through the years.”

“Coach Vince does great job of instilling traditional aspects of Taekwondo into his classes, as well as tending to the present times and the youth in front of him.”

“This was my 6 year old daughter's first week here and she loved it.”

“Matheus is a great instructor, he teaches the fundamentals and sprinkles in fun and exciting challenges, positional sparring, flow rolls, etc to keep you guessing and to keep training exciting.”