Martial Arts

If I could give this place "0" stars I would. Bob the owner or sensei/sifu is a cruel and self centered person only concerned for his own greedy narcissistic control and power. Hardly a Zen that Buddha would ever approve of. He should be ashamed of himself the way he treats others. Bob need's a lesson of humility in life! Bob is also a Bigot! If you want to do business with a Bigot then go join his school.

Samurai BJJ is serious about jiu jitsu and grappling in general. This is a beautiful school with excellent black belt instructors from different lineages. The instructors cross-train and you'll lean judo and wrestling fundamentals along with the core BJJ ground work. It's an excellent school for not just adults but kids as well. This is a top-notch academy.

My boys

Wing chun

Great structured environment with teachers that genuinely care about the kids.

I've been going to this dojo for over 3 years now and it is the best martial arts school I've been to. The instructors are patient and thorough. They make sure you know what you need to know before advancing you to the next rank. My classmates are also very nice and easy to get along with. I love it there.

My daughter got so much from this program. Confidence, strength of body and mind and body image issues, that really helped her as a teenager and continues, as a young adult. I would recommend it highly for all, young and old.

As a three year student of Kuk Sool Won of Berkeley, I have gained in mobility and endurance, but lost in circumference and weight, about 12" in the middle, and 50 pounds, respectively. So I am very happy with my KSW win/loss system, as I am almost 70, and the other active martial arts I have tried just don't work for arthritic and overweight older guys. 6th degree Black Belt Tom Brewer, has gained insight and knowledge into ways to tailor his teaching to specific students needs that few westerners possess. Big bonus! He speaks English as a first language! This course takes you from whatever condition you arrive there, and to the degree you are able and willing to work, will develop your strengths, and new strengths to go with them. Oh, and you can learn safely how to handle sword, staff, and jool bong - "Numchucks", but padded ones, for safety, and more weapons as you learn. This art is taught in the U.S. Air Force, West Point, Sky Martials, and in many countries, and was named and organized in 1958, by Grandmaster In Hyuk Suh. Regional and international tournaments are there for the competitive, and instruction for kids from about 5 years old to over 75 is given. (and presumably longer) I have personally enjoyed so many benefits in pain relief and mobility, just from moving my body and stretching, and memorizing and practicing forms, falls, pins and finishes, techniques, and all sorts of kicks and punches, and stretching exercises, and "ki" generating exercises, all in Kuk Sool Won. Meeting like minded and wonderful people is also part of the process. Try it and see how it works for you.

The Masters are very kind and the atmosphere is very friendly :)

Love it here

Bernard Langan is a true master, expert, and professional.

I would really recommend this school. I am still a student there and I have to say it is a very nice and welcoming school. The teachers are very nice and they explain the material perfectly. I give it 5 stars because it's an outstanding experience.