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Family Martial Arts of America

Family Martial Arts of America

835 Arnold Dr, Martinez, CA 94553, Martinez, California

+1 925-370-6000
Karate

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Karate

Age Groups

  • Kids

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Extraordinary quality of instruction
  • Top-notch Sensei
  • Family-friendly environment
  • Great with kids
  • Improved discipline and listening skills
  • Patient instruction
  • Fun training environment
  • Supports special needs learners

Considerations

  • Not suitable for rapid belt advancement
  • Long commute for some students

Testimonials

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Excellent

"We moved from the East Coast a few years ago, and I spent several months evaluating dojos so my son could continue his karate training. It says a lot that I'm willing to make the trip from Orinda to Martinez multiple times a week for training. To be sure, there are other dojos that are closer to O..." Read more

- Larry Mishkin

via Google

7/18/2018

Excellent

"I am a student at FMAA and it has helped with selfasteem and leadership also the enviornment is grate it is vary fun you should REALY CHECK IT OUT."

- Kai Arce

via Google

5/25/2018

Excellent

"Tom is very knowledgeable and is great with the kids. I highly recommend FMAA to anyone looking to get their child into karate. I have seen much improvement in my sons discipline and listening/following directions. My son has bilateral cochlear implants and he's learning how to listen and communi..." Read more

- Derek Crowe

via Google

7/12/2017

5.0

(4 reviews)

Instructors

T

Tom

Sensei

Knowledgeable and patient instructor, especially great with children including those with special needs.

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