Martial Arts

We have been with this school for last 4 years and we are extremely content with our daughters progress and the efficiency of the school. Both Mr and Mrs B strive for every students success and encourage them every step of the way. This school not only teaches self-defense but also provides lessons on self- discipline, respect, perseverance and how to be a good citizen.

Great place with great martial arts.

The best karate training in the central area of California. Sensei Ueoka brings decades of experience and mastery of karate with a unique innovative teaching style. His students are known for their strong technique and fighting spirit.

I came across Elite Self Defense Academy on facebook, I am a lifelong martial artist and I watched the videos on their facebook page with horror. The techniques being shown are extremely dangerous to the person applying them and are completely ineffective in live combat. DO NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL.

I've been training at Darcio Lira for five years and it is an amazing experience filled with dedication and determination.

When I first took my child to class we loved all the families that were there! It was a great supportive family enviroment. All the instructors are nationally ranked black belts and seem to be very knowledgable in teaching children and with martial arts. I had gotten recommendations from friends to go try this studio and I can see why. IT is the best martial art studio in the area. My kids love it. My husband loves that my children are nationally ranked as welll and that they do lots of tournaments. The fees are very reasonable and there are no contracts . This is the BEST martial art studio for your kids !!!

My kids just attended an awesome birthday party at Taylor's Martial Arts & had the best time. The Instructors kept then engaged, very active & loving every minute. Pizza was hot & the staff was very attentive & helpful to the group. In addition, the facility was very clean, including the restroom. A great time was had by all and I would gladly take them back.

They say they have 6:30 a.m. classes. Since this is the only schedule that works for me, I wake up at 5:30 a.m. to make it, and I crossed the city all the way from Santa Barbara to Goleta. For what? So when I get there the gym is closed and there is even an individual sleeping in the middle of the mat. And instead of this guy come to me and give me any explanations of why the gym was closed or give me any useful information, he just told me to leave. Unprofessional, never seen such disrespectful attitude coming from something related to the amazing BJJ art.

I've recently joined this school in Livermore. It's spacious and well-equipped. The gym managers are very friendly. The class offers fitness and coordination training as well as principle-based self defense training.

Olympic style taekwondo. Very family oriented, outstanding focus on character development, and opportunity for high level competition/training for those interested.

Teri is a wonderful person to work with. I have had the pleasure of working with her in several capacities from her giving aself-defense demonstration in my office to serving on the local NAWBO board with her. She is kind, caring, and a complete expert in her field. I highly recommend her and her services!