All-Pro Tae Kwon Do

We started the search for a great martial arts studio for our kids by asking other parents for recommendations and then visiting studios to check out the classes they offered. Our search ended successfully at All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Studio in Los Gatos. Master Fanelli is a 5th Degree Black Belt with 25+ years of teaching experience, and it shows. My husband & I are continually impressed by Fanelli's professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm -- he is AMAZING with the kids!! He has just the right teaching style to keep them motivated and focused on the martial arts skills that they are learning and practicing. Master Fanelli expects discipline, focus, and effort from the kids because he truly wants them to understand & learn the skills. I have watched my 6-year-old son make great progress, and really enjoy the classes and have fun. Our two-year old daughter watches the classes and can't wait to join in too when she gets a little older. We highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for a *great* Tae Kwon Do teacher & studio. more

My daughter is very active and athletic, she loves to learn all the Tae Kwon Do moves taught by Master Fanelli. It is so much fun for her to learn and play at the studio. I am very happy to see her progress here. Master Fanelli not only gives students professional Tae Kwon Do training, but also teaches kids to be diligent and respectful. more

I feel so grateful to have found All Pro Tae Kwon Do for my daughter. It is a very nice studio.... Clean and new. Master Fanelli is amazing with all of the kids who take his classes, he treats everyone with respect. He really believes in his students and makes it a fun place to learn martial arts. He is very professional, always allowing the parents a comfortable place to sit and watch their kids take the class. His interaction with each child is really beautiful to watch. It's quite obvious that the kids love him and enjoy their time spent there. I know my daughter and her friends love it and look forward to going every time. I rate this studio A+. All Pro Tae Kwon Do is awesome!\r more

My son, Mac, started with All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Studio when he was 5 years old. He is now 12 years old and did a private testing for his black belt. Mac played other sports throughout the years and would miss a month here and there but never gave up Tae Kwon Do. The confidence and respect he learned for others and himself definitely came from his experience at All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Studio. Though we acknowledge the work and determination of my son Mac, we also know he is where he is at because of Master Fanelli and his team of highly trained black belt instructors. I sincerely thank you Master Fanelli for all your positive influences on my son and others! more

All-Pro Tae Kwon Do was highly recommended to us by a close family friend, so my wife went in to check it out. Our daughter was invited to try out some classes at no obligation, and was enthusiastic right away. She likes and respects Master Fanelli - his students want to do their best for him - and we think the regard is mutual! The students are motivated to focus and work hard, while having fun. Besides the experienced quality instruction, as parents we appreciate the clean, comfortable studio with wifi, easy communication with Master Fanelli, the website, the location, and the schedule flexibility. Thumbs up from our family! more

What I love about All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Studio is the atmosphere of having Rock Star Master Fanelli. He is Master Extraordinaire! Not only is Master Fanelli talented, but he teaches with skill and efficiency. I enjoy seeing happy kids aspire to be like the Master Fanelli, my son included! more

I have been training under Master Fanelli for the past 12 months. I love his challenging workouts, with high intensity, plus I get pushed to the max. I highly recommend All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Studio in Los Gatos! more

Just finished a private lesson with Master Fanelli, amazing and very powerful. :) more

ALL-PRO TAE KWON DO ROCKS! :-) more

All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Studio has been a wonderful experience for our son. He started at the age of 31/2 and Master Fanelli was(is) very patient and really worked with our son when he was new to the program. There were several occasions that Master Fanelli would pull our son after class privately to practice for 10-15 minutes because our son was a little apprehensive to go in the back and work with someone other then Master Fanelli on kicks and punches. Master Fanelli definitely works with each child at their own pace but also makes sure to do it in a way that still allows the child to feel part of the class. more

We have been involved with All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Studio for over a year, where both our son and daughter are students. The program has been a very productive extra-curricular activity for both of our children. Tae Kwon Do has helped with their confidence, self-esteem and physical agility and has been fun for them as well. I recommend the program highly for children of all ages as a positive and rewarding sport. more

I've been taking the Muay Thai group classes at All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Studio for over 3 months now. I love the classes for several reasons: They're fun, always challenging, and every class is different. Master Fanelli integrates bag work, resistance bands, weighs and a boot camp style of teaching to combat boredom and to make sure all of our muscles take notice! Often times, there are beginners as well as advanced participants. Master Fanelli makes sure all levels are being educated on technique while getting a fantastic workout! I'll have to say, once you go, you're hooked! more

We looked at many other Dojangs in the area. We sat in on their classes and spoke with their students. We consistently got very positive feedback from those that attended All Pro and eventually chose to give them a try. Four months later and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Our daughter is really enjoying the classes as well as learning and practicing the techniques. Master Fanelli is very good with all his students, providing the perfect blend of teaching, discipline and fun that encourages the students while creating a safe environment in which to learn. While our daughter has many activities that she does during the week, Tae Kwon Do has by far become her favorite. We have recommended All Pro to many of our friends and acquaintances as well. If you are looking for a place to learn Tae Kwon Do from a true World Renown Master who clearly loves what he does, then All Pro Tae Kwon Do is the place to do it! more

Dear Lisa B., more

I DO NOT recommend this studio. I have a real problem doing business with a person who lacks integrity. Andrew Fanelli has no morals or values. This man would yell at his non-certified instructors in front of children and parents, while he sat in his office on his computer doing Facebook, email and video games. He claims that he teaches the classes, but that is not true. more

I've had my two boys at All Pro for 6 months and highly recommend it. During this time they have learned about discipline and respect in a fun and challenging environment. I like how the sessions are scheduled, so that even on a busy week we can still get in a few days at the gym. The sessions are also varied to avoid monotony and end with a different, exciting game that the kids really enjoy. Stretching and safety are always emphasized. Assistant instructors Raymond and Steven are great! The older students who assist seem to be very nice too. From my judo and wrestling background I know the importance of a clean mat, and the first thing I noticed (and checked) about All Pro was its cleanliness. Other things I like about the studio are its location, with easy post-workout food places and coffee places near by, and the comfortable outside patio for watching. It's also nice to have both boys, who are 4 years apart in age, have classes together. My oldest likes to help teach the younger his forms at home (so cool for dad to watch!) To get both boys all the way through black belt seems expensive though and I hope we can keep it going. With our current schedule, we are paying about $10 per class. There are other testing and equipment costs. more

Master Andrew Fanelli is extremely knowledgeable, but more importantly he has an excellent attitude and great teaching technique. He is exceedingly friendly, never talks down to his students, and while there is most certainly an atmosphere of respect and admiration towards him in the school, there is no sense of intimidation or ego around the man. There is also none of the elitist, dogmatic attitude that many schools have where other styles are regularly criticized and disrespected. On the contrary, Master Fanelli is a very respectful, humble man and encourages that same outlook amongst his students. All-Pro Tae Kwon Do is a fantastic school for someone wanting to learn Martial Arts, but also interested in a focus on real-world defense applications, all while in a friendly, fun atmosphere. more

Three years ago, my husband and I were in similar circumstances, considering All-Pro Tae Kwon Do for our daughter. We wanted an activity that she would enjoy, and will enrich her at the same time. Tae Kwon Do fit exactly; if she could enjoy the program and commit to it. I would consider our daughter to be on the shy side. She had never participated in team-based sports, had experimented with different music activities, and excels in her academics. We were very skeptical that she would be willing to participate in an activity that was very public, and very physical. In retrospect, our concerns outlined her development areas precisely, and as it turns out, there was no better place for her toLearn than All-Pro Tae Kwon Do, under Master Fanelli's instruction. Master Fanelli will tell you that he teaches respect. The refreshing thing I have learned is that he does not demand it; the children learn to give it to him freely. The children learn that Master Fanelli has principles and values, and he is true to them. As you probably already know, our children can tell the fakes! Master Fanelli is sincere in his attention to each one of his students, and knows each one of them as Individuals. Our daughter has thrived in this environment. With each belt, we give her the opportunity to pursue the next belt, or to pursue a different activity altogether. Each time, she has chosen to go for her next belt. She has made Attaining her black belt her own Goal; not one imposed by us (although we are thrilled!). Master Fanelli has truly folded our family into his. Being a part of All-Pro Tae Kwon Do has enriched our daughter's life, and unexpectedly, it has enriched all of ours. You will not regret your time here. Welcome! We would not want to close this letter without a deep-felt Thank You to you personally. My husband is excited and proud to be joining our eldest in Tae Kwon Do classes. For me, I want to Thank You for the lessons you are teaching our daughter that you probably did not anticipate. She is empowered by what she has learned, and takes pride in her knowledge. Nothing brings this to light more pointedly than teaching her father palgue forms in class! It has also taught her ""respectful leadership""; she does not take advantage of the role reversal in class, and handles her leadership position with her father with grace. You are a strong figure in her life, and a wonderful role model. more

There a other studios in town that offer current forms, are certified to teach TKD and where the belts earned will be recognized nationally and internationally. This studio offers none of the above, has consistent problems and treats people disrespectfully and improperly. Don't waste your time, energy or money at APTKD. more

All I can say this was one of the best classes I sign my son in and I am very glad I did . He has learned a lot ... self confidence, respect , self control , he enjoys Going there I never have to force him to go to the class. This place is always Clean and doesn't smell like some other places. Master Andrew Fanelli is one of the best communicator phone text email. You contact Him , he answers you with no wait. Highly recommended. more