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Pallen's Martial Arts

Pallen's Martial Arts

1660 Washington Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577, San Leandro, California

+1 510-483-6560
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Fitness Kickboxing
Karate
Kickboxing
Weapons Training

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Fitness Kickboxing
  • Karate
  • Kickboxing
  • Weapons Training

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and caring staff
  • Family-like community atmosphere
  • Safe and supportive environment
  • Improved confidence and discipline in students
  • Wide range of activities (dance parties, art classes)
  • Integrated child development focus
  • Virtual class options during COVID-19

Considerations

  • Inconsistent scheduling/post-COVID adjustments
  • Higher pricing for some programs
  • Occasional billing and uniform order issues
  • Isolated reports of staff rudeness

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

50 reviews

5 stars

47

4 stars

1

3 stars

1

2 stars

0

1 star

1

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Excellent

"Pallens is awesome! There is a real sense of community and our kids get taught life lessons and ethics, not just karate!"

- Matthew Lee

via Google

4/8/2025

Excellent

"Our daughter has been going to Pallen's after-school program for the 2nd year now. She loves the staff there who she finds caring, engaging, and respectful. She is thrilled to have martial arts classes twice a week, and she's advanced to 2 new belt colors this year already. We've already signed her ..." Read more

- Sammi & David Dologite

via Google

3/31/2025

Excellent

"Love this place my daughter is 4 years old and she was shy and scared and within 2 class she became confident and wants to go everyday to class"

- Lizbeth Giron

via Google

3/22/2025

4.9

(144 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 1:30-7PM
  • Tuesday: 1:30-7PM
  • Wednesday: 1:30-7PM
  • Thursday: 1:30-7PM
  • Friday: 1:30-7PM
  • Saturday: 9:30AM-12:30PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

J

Jordan Pallen

Grand Master, Sifu

J

Jesse Pallen

Master

J

Jericah

Coach

I

Ian

Coach

Location

Amenities

  • After-school pickup and transportation
  • Art classes
  • Dance parties
  • On-site gym for parents
  • Summer camp
  • Temperature checks
  • Virtual/Zoom classes

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