Pallen's Martial Arts

This is a family owned business and everybody who works here are VERY friendly and actually takes the time to get to know you. My son has been taking classes here for almost 2 years and LOVES it! The instructor's are VERY, VERY playful and kind towards the children. They are encouraging, motivating and firm. You are taught discipline, respect for yourself and others, self ?confidence, focus and concentration. I also see the children, including my own, always encouraging and motivating their peers. It?s also a fun atmosphere for both young and old. The owner, Jordan Pallen, is always trying to crack jokes with the parents and to his students. His wife, Felipa, is very kind, humble and sweet-hearted. She too always tries to stop and talk to the parents. It?s not too ?by the book? teaching. They use different methods of teaching the children to defend their bodies by playing ?Zombie? game, the attention drill, or using example from famous character such as, Power R more

I highly recommend this place for anybody who wishes to to learn self-defense and get a great workout. Plus, all of the instructors are very intelligent and highly motivated. more

As I was watching classes at Pallens Martial Arts I was able to see the joy in the students eyes. They all look like they were having a lot of fun. I always thought of karate as a hard core sport, but after watching one class I noticed that it is fun and not all about beating people up. You can learn discipline and a lot of respect. The San Leandro instructor is great with children, teens, and adults so try it out. You won't regret it. Pros: respectful, thoughtful, understanding more