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Allen Academy

Allen Academy

10600 Magnolia Ave # E, Riverside, CA 92505, Riverside, California

+1 951-354-0244
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Family Self-Defense
Judo
Kempo/Kenpo
Kids Self-Defense
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Tai Chi

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

3 stars

0

2 stars

1

1 star

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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.πŸ‘"

- 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

B

Brian Allen

Professor

H

Hendrix Yuri

Headmaster

R

Robert Hawk

Instructor

Location

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