Allen Academy
10600 Magnolia Ave # E, Riverside, CA 92505, Riverside, California
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Family Self-Defense
- Judo
- Kempo/Kenpo
- Kids Self-Defense
- Self-Defense Fundamentals
- Tai Chi
Age Groups
- Adults
- Kids
- Seniors
- Teens
Skill Levels
- Advanced
- All Levels
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Friendly and knowledgeable instructors
- Varied workouts appropriate to fitness level
- Diverse community (ages, genders, ethnicities)
- Family-like atmosphere
- Supportive senior students
- Caring and attentive staff
- Confidence-building for children and adults
- Professional and motivating
- Strong adult and kids programs
- Effective self-defense training
- Positive life applications
- High physical fitness of student body
- Welcoming environment
Considerations
- Condescending and arrogant head instructor
- Perceived lack of open-mindedness
- Allegations of racism
- Dubious belt promotion system
- Poor ground fighting curriculum
- Some students discouraged by high skill level
- Negative attitude from certain instructors
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
16 reviews
5 stars
14
4 stars
0
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2 stars
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Excellent
"My kids and I enjoy Allen Academy. The values of self discipline and respect is what brought me to sign up my kids. The joy and learning my kids experience keep us looking forward to them going each week."
- Carmen Hernandez
via Google
5/24/2023
Excellent
"Great place my kids have been coming here for a couple of months. There self esteem confidence has all grown so much along with their great skills. They are learning so much and enjoy coming to class great teacher over all very pleased.👏"
- Maria Tamayo
via Google
10/6/2021
Excellent
"Yuri teaches a great class. I definitely recommend. Tai chi, jujitsu and judo during your sessions. Mental strength and physical training for young to adults."
- Adrian Loza
via Google
6/11/2021
4.5
(17 reviews)
Business Hours
- Monday: 5:30-8:30PM
- Tuesday: 5:30-8:30PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 5:30-8:30PM
- Friday: 5-6PM
- Saturday: 9AM-1PM
- Sunday: Closed
Instructors
Brian Allen
Professor
Hendrix Yuri
Headmaster
Robert Hawk
Instructor