American School of Martial Arts

My husband and son attended the Palmdale school. This is a specialized training and enriched both of their lives. Premier Grand Master Baird helped my son, who had many learning disabilities, focus and achieve the level of black belt. This is a wonderful school for any age. I am hoping to get into the Tai Chi class. It is family friendly and, unlike other schools, is geared to an individual’s strengths.

i love it here. everyone is helpful and friendly. i’m learning a lot and i love the workout!

I’ve been training with Première Grandmaster Baird, Grandmaster Maria and the school’s amazing group of students and instructors for a year and a half now, and this school and it’s people have become a central and truly important part of my life. The learning is constant and rigorous, but the classes and atmosphere are also fun, welcoming and gentle (in a rigorous way :). I truly love it and feel lucky to have stumbled into this school!
Having trained martial arts for years during a time in my life when I was moving from city to city (and therefore changing schools and starting over often), I’ve been exposed to a few martial arts styles and schools. Clearly they were all meaningful for me, as I stuck with them and continued martial arts after relocating. The American School of Martial Arts is, however, a unique place. The focus is on each individual working towards their own goals and needs, and on each individual being unique and having their own learning style/​process. Every day is about process, not result. Points and belts are not important. Self improvement and commitment is key.

I’ve been training here since December 2009 and I enjoy it a lot. The vibe at the school is friendly and positive. Although they teach real fighting and are serious about it, it’s done in a safe and non-​adversarial manner. I can’t recommend ASMA highly enough.

Amanda, are you reviewing me or the American School of Martial Arts?
I am just stating fact about the history of the school and his connection with the Burbank Police Department.
Eitan T. has contacted me personally and he said that he made a mistake, and reviewed the wrong school, and he has even removed his erroneous post and I commend him on that.
As for nepitism, you are incorrect. GM Baird was brought in to review use of force and policies by Chief Hoefel who is since retired. I had no involvement in that decision, and GM Baird’s assistance has helped make the City of Burbank a role model for use of force statistics and policies.
As for the website for the school, come on Amanda, give me a break. Yes Kung Fu is from China and Karate is from Japan, what does the name of a website have to do with anything here? I think it was smart of them to snatch up that domain name before somebody else took it.
I stand by my post, I am also easily reachable. Eitan T, thank you for being honest, now only if Amanda would follow your lead.

I have been training kung fu at the American School of Martial Arts for a year and a half. From the first moment I walked into the school, I felt welcomed — it truly is an open, friendly, family atmosphere. Everyone is there out of respect and the desire to better themselves through learning kung fu, and it shows in how everyone treats each other.
I truly believe that learning this martial art is priceless, but the monthly cost of training martial arts at ASMA (3 hour-​long classes per week at its most basic level) is actually less expensive than what I was previously paying for a monthly gym membership, and then for 2 Pilates/​spinning classes per week. And I was never motivated to go to the gym or to those other classes! With kung fu, you’re not just getting an amazing workout. There are the philosophical, emotional and spiritual lessons you learn, all contributing to your growth as a whole person. I rarely miss a class because I’m genuinely excited to be there — the classes are dynamic, interesting, challenging and the teachers are warm, friendly, caring and knowledgeable.
Along with their higher ranked students that teach, Premier Grand Master Baird and Grand Master Maria are at the school on a daily basis, involved in the lives and growth of their students. They are so approachable and caring, and have really made a difference in my life.
What I get from training at this school and learning authentic, traditional kung fu is increased self-​esteem, the ability to defend myself, growth, self-​mastery and amazing friends. I highly recommend ASMA to anyone wanting to learn martial arts from the best of the best.

The people at this school are simply amazing. The instructors are incredible, and very supportive. This is the most pleasant atmosphere I have ever been in, outside of my own home. I used to be timid, but the school’s environment helped me to calm myself so I can learn this amazing martial art.
The Kung Fu is authentic and traditional. Premier Grandmaster Baird celebrated his 30^th year of teaching in 2006.
My husband and I have been attending this Kung Fu school since spring 2005, and we both love it.

Been going here for over 3 years. Friendly people, authentic martial arts, great prices. Couldn’t ask for more.