617 Mountain View Ave UNIT 8, Belmont, CA 94002
Bay Area Martial Arts Academy is a family martial arts studio with many years of experience teaching children, teens and adults of all ages.
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We brought our son to this classes. Before he was a shy boy and didn't like to interact much with people. This was a great environment for him to evolve his social skills. He learned so much from Maria and Mike great teachers that thought him not only how to defend himself, but also thought him discipline. We love this class. Great place for all ages very family oriented place.
My 15-yr-old daughter is devoted to Mike Agoff and Bay Area Martial Arts Academy. We enrolled her in 2nd grade after she kicked a boy in an unmentionable place and we decided it was time to channel that impulse more constructively. Since then, he has nurtured her to high Purple belt and shaped her outlook on life in countless ways. From Mike Agoff, she has learned about hard physical training, patience in reaching for goals, respect for authority, attention to detail, and camaraderie in learning, among so many other important life lessons. Mike Agoff emphasizes self defense and incorporates multiple disciplines into his teachings. He doesn't give belt promotions automatically - you really have to do the work and show the commitment. And he's not one who encourages attending competitions. With him, it's the journey, the commitment to fitness and the life lessons, not the destination. He comes across as gruff but anybody who has ever watched him with kids knows that Mike Agoff cares deeply about every one who crosses his threshold. And once those kids become adults.... he's still there for them every step of the way. He's a great teacher and a gem of a person. Highly recommend him.
I’ve been training here in the adult classes for a few months now. Mike Agoff is the real deal, the material is practical, the training will get you into shape. The others that train here have always been friendly and helpful to me. No nonsense, just a solid place to train. I would definitely recommend.
Wonderful instructor and community. All the skills learned are focused on being useful in real world situations which will help everyone feel safer, more comfortable and confident when out in the world in these uncertain times. The physical training component are a great work out and remain challenging regardless your fitness level. I recommend this school for both children and adults who want a well rounded core to their martial arts practice. Classes are now hybrid zoom and in person since COVID.
This is an exceptional martial arts studio. Our seven year old son is thriving with the structure and teaching style. I give this my highest recommendation for children looking to learn a new skill. Mr. Agoff is a great influence on our son.
The best self defense martial arts classes in the bay area. Period. If you are looking for flashy sport martial arts, you should go to a MMA gym. This place will teach you street fighting techniques that are not allowed in MMA or boxing, or Jiu Jitsu because those are sports, not self defense techniques. The instructor has been a martial artist his entire life and combines the best techniques from a multitude of styles for street application. There are no "top dogs" in the classes, no egos, just friendly people from many different backgrounds that love martial arts. The zoom classes during COVID are really great, you still get personalized instruction, and its actually better for honing your skills. Highly recommend for people interested in combining fitness and self defense.
We have been taking my 5-year-old son to Bay Area Martial Arts for around 6 months. He loves the classes and teachers. And it is amazing how much progress he has made in discipline, fitness, and striking.
Excellent instruction instruction for adults and children.
Wonderful school of martial arts! I Mike and Sarah are outstanding teachers and truly care about the kids! They teach life lessons, respect and hard work as well as excellent martial arts skills and fitness. These skills carry over into other areas of life and sports. The repetitive teaching and practice of the shoulder roll alone has probably saved one of my sons from potentially bad falls in sports. If you are considering enrolling your child or yourself in one of their programs, just do it! You will be happy that you did.
The best place to learn martial arts in bay area. We are so glad we found this place. Mr.Agoff and his family are such nice people. We absolutely love it here :) Both me and my 7 year daughter are his students. Highly recommend!! Definitely check this place. You will not be disappointed.
Always a great time at Bay Area Martial Arts! Its a clean and cozy family-run gym. The adult class is an awesome workout and great way to learn technical and practical fighting and self defense skills. Not only are the Agoff's friendly and knowledgable, but the whole gym really feels like a community - the people who work out or have kids taking classes are very kind, and watching the kids in their uniforms after class is always adorable.
Nice convenient location with plenty of available parking spaces, specifically for HAPKIDO Martial Arts
My son has been having Karate lessons with Mr. Agoff for more than 2 years. We just love this place and the people and we'll stay with them as long as we can.
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