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

“Shintaro knows how to gauge each student individually such that they learn the art of Judo at their own pace, while still making every student an integral part of the team.”

“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 ...”

“Everything here is geared towards lifting up the students as well as their families and your best experience will come from fully immersing yourself in everything Primetime Martial Arts has to offer.”

“I thought it would be funny to leave a review about a guy with a bad attitude who wants to learn how to beat people up that keeps walking in the door and outside.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“He was very friendly, courteous, and explained in detail what the membership includes, expectations regarding classes, dress code, types of gear to wear for different classes and purposes, and more.”

“Loved this place george really is a great boxing teacher had me work on everything and even stuff i was good at he still had me work on it to perfect it really chill and laid back dude made u feel welcomed only went here for a bout a month or so bec...”

“I have met so many amazing people in our time there, from meeting other parent while we watch the kids, to the wonderful ladies in our morning women's Taekwondo classes, evening classes, kickboxing, special events and more.”

“Sanford's is a great place to go when you want to learn great self-defense, but also go within yourself in an efficient and different way.”