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Innovative Martial Arts

Innovative Martial Arts

216 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, Scotts Valley, California

+1 831-438-5425
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Kids Self-Defense
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Taekwondo

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Kids Self-Defense
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Taekwondo

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and kind instructors
  • Family atmosphere
  • Inclusive and welcoming environment
  • Focus on life skills
  • Clean and well-equipped facility
  • One-on-one instruction available
  • Birthday party services
  • Strong communication with parents

Considerations

  • Scheduling conflicts
  • Potential misuse of self-defense skills

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

22 reviews

5 stars

19

4 stars

2

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

1

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Excellent

"I have been going here for about 5-7 years, I am 13 and I used to sit in my bed and play games all day. Now I get exercise in and I've built a lot of strength to do martial arts. My father has had good reason for bringing me: to protect my autistic brother. He is disabled and can't do a lot of stuff..." Read more

- R8TI0

via Google

12/23/2024

Excellent

"My son and I have been going here for the last 2 years (he started about 6 months before I did) and I cannot speak highly enough about Innovative Martial Arts. He is in the juniors program while I am in the adult. Not only have we been able to get a good workout while learning self defense and havin..." Read more

- Lori Mikles

via Google

3/3/2024

Excellent

"5 star!! My daughter went here 6 years ago. Wonderful experience for her. I threw a birthday party for my son here recently. For reasonable price, it was so much fun for the kids. Brian Thomson is awesome!!!"

- Sumy Anil

via Google

4/25/2023

4.8

(29 reviews)

Trial Offer

Trial: Trial month offer

Business Hours

  • Monday: 3:15-9PM
  • Tuesday: 2:30-8PM
  • Wednesday: 3:15-9PM
  • Thursday: 2:30-8PM
  • Friday: 2:30-6:30PM
  • Saturday: 9AM-1PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

M

Mr Thompson

Instructor

M

Miss Franklin

Instructor

M

Mr Nunnely

Owner, Instructor

M

Mr Stone

Instructor

B

Brian Thomson

Instructor

Location

Amenities

  • Birthday party facilities
  • Evening classes
  • Modern equipment
  • Spotless gym

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