Best Self-Defense Classes in Manteca, CA

“Going to any sort of martial arts is intimidating but the coaches and other students at JG made it a fantastic experience for both me and my daughter.”

“Kicks self defense is the most affordable and best martial arts/self defense program in the Central Valley the instructor is highly skilled and very effective at teaching both adults in the Krav Maga program, and in the taekwondo program with the kid...”

“Her coaches Jamie and Jeremy, are the most professional and caring trainers and I can't thank them enough for everything they have done for my daughter.”

“Wethank the Cortez family for supporting my children throughout their time with them and for providing them with the wisdom and strength that comes with the Kenpo style under the Mitose Kosho Ryu system.”

“Once again this is just my experience here and I can't say yours will be the same but what I can suggest is getting off your phone or computer and checking this place out!”

“They help you according to rank, making sure you know what everything is called and how to do it properly, and can help you with more advanced techniques (as long as they know them).”

““Mike Cruz, a dedicated man to the sport of Jiu Jitsu and teaching. He is a great coach and makes sure that what he's teaching is understood and flows into other moves. He's taught me a lot of the stuff I know and is someone I highly look up to.””

“The coaches Thiago and Steve are super attentive, the class sizes are not overwhelming, and you get to learn from one of the best black belts in the world.”

“The instructors here and patient and are knowledgeable in the art, the other students are the same, taking time to explain something or to help you grow.”

“I was kind of nervous because I had never been in any kind of martial arts class before but everyone in that class was super supportive and really made me feel welcome.”

“The head instructor is wonderful at instilling the core principles of the martial arts (such as discipline and self control) while also making it enjoyable and fun.”

“As an actively training BJJ blue belt, I was invited to train under Sensei Lira and I was just blown away by his wisdom and prospered my training under his tutelage.”

“My boy is 7 and when he started he had no confidence, very scared of everything to the point that his grandmother even said she was getting getting worried because she thought he was turning out to be one of those kids who gets beat up all the time a...”

“Great instructors that really understand people's needs and how to get the most out of them.”

“We've been to other gyms/academy's and although they all claim to have a family atmosphere none can compare to Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers in Pleasanton.”

“Irrespective of what prior experience one has in martial arts, or the physique and strength one possesses, the academy offers more than enough opportunities to learn and train.”

“If you're just starting out, you'll find it's a very inviting and laid back environment and everyone who trains here is always very respectful of their training partners.”

“Almost every time I got to roll with someone afterwards they would explain the mechanics and process of how they got the submission or position or reversal.”

“My son is reserved and a bit shy, but he is slowly coming out of his shell thanks to Richard and Kevin's patience and thoughtfulness when interacting with him.”