Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Santa Clara, CA

“Nakano Sensei is such an incredible teacher and coach, breaking down complex movements into methodical step by step exercises to practice making every movement perfect.”

“Clara provides great wisdom, teaches you how to handle life's challenges (rolling with the punches literally), and the program provides a safe place to physically get out those emotions while also strengthening your body, mind and spirit.”

“Mark (the Instructor) and actually along with a few other attendees - whom I might add were exceptionally friendly and open in giving me safe feedback, were very meticulous and nurturing about the whole process; from training to trying it my way own ...”

“I was allowed to keep my brown belt rank, (which didn't happen when I switched schools after moving home after college) And was told my first test would be for my “Primetime” brown belt.”

“Having a Ph D in Oriental Medicine, he is able to teach the pressure points and inner knowledge of Hapkido needed, combining the techniques with knowledge of health, as it was taught in the past.”

“Training space is always clean and has a positive vibe, instructors are patient and firm with many years of experience in teaching and well as their own continuous training.”

“SVJ has had guest instructors in to do clinics such as Marty Malloy, Olympic bronze medalist and Mike Swain, a five time Olympian.”

“Whether you are new to capoeira/tricking or a long time practicer, Mike's class will be an amazing way to improve your technique, get stronger, and learn new skills.”

“Great studio with attentive instructors and a nice community atmosphere.”

“No Bro-Culture here, everyone treats each other with respect and dignity.”

“The children are very happy in class here, and the coaches are very responsible”

“I know I can count on my sons learning mixed martial arts in an environment that is safe and that also unequivocally teaches them that the art belongs in the dojo--and not on the playground--and that using these skills outside of the dojo would only ...”

“Integrated martial arts training derived from the Filipino art of stick fighting - self defense, fitness, self confidence and self discipline”

“The School of Sword & Staff, located in Santa Cruz, California, continues the Japanese tradition of martial art training by the traditional verbal transmission of technique and philosophy from teacher to student. Only through the mastery of our...”