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.”

“Through the practice, you would learn not only physical but also mental techniques that apply to your everyday life”

“Great place, great people, great Martial Arts!”

“Nick Walker sensei balances the beautiful formality of Aikido with practicality, so that you really understand how and why the pieces of a technique fit together.”

“Lol Good place Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value”

“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.”

“Through the guidance of the instructor, Master Thomas Brewer, she has really developed physically, with a marked improvement in her balance, coordination and ability to cross midline.”

“One of the best Capoeria schools”

“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...”

“In about two months, I wound up losing about 25 solid pounds (went from roughly 195 down to a steady 170 pounds), sharpened up my striking and grappling to keep up with the elite members of the gym, and went on to earn silver in the U.”

“The best gym I've trained in, it's a place where I feel happy, with much less stress, really the best thing that's happened to me in a long time, everyone is very friendly, they behave like a true family to me”

“For the past 18 months, our family has been deeply engaged with DO Martial Arts' Little Warriors program, and we couldn't be happier with our experience.”

“The amount of knowledge and experience in the gym is amazing, every person is a great training partner and I always leave feeling better at BJJ and with a smile on my face!”

“They kept the kids safe, the parents informed, and the doors open (or as open as they could be ;-)) during the entire pandemic and to this present day.”

“Only down to earth good people who are there to learn and help others do the same”

“His experience with traditional and non-traditional styles give his students a diverse pool of techniques to learn from that can really encourage creativity and adaptability in their execution.”