Briones Martial Arts

Sifu is absolutely one of the best instructors in the martial art world. My kids have been training there for several years now and my older son got the first degree black belt a few years ago. The focus is on self defense but it is a combination of all martial arts so the kids can defend and neutralize any serious threats from potential attackers. Sifu trains the students based on their level but he makes sure those who receive black belts really deserve them. It is not a quick belt give away dojo. There is no automatic brown or black belts after certain number of years. You will get it if you work hard and practice. He is very flexible with kids and the dojo has the camaraderie atmosphere. Sifu and his mentor always motivate young people and their inspirational speech right after the tests (every three months or so they conduct belt testing to advance the students to the next belt) helps students and they give valuable lessons that are useful life long. Simply it is a great dojo and you get real serious martial art training and other valuable lessons that will make the kids very successful throughout their life because they know they have accomplished something at a very young age.

I wanted my kids to know how to defend themselves and I know that they now can. All three went through the program, two earning the black belt. The belts are not earned easily but everybody is so supportive that anybody who wants to will succeed and foremost, have fun and a great experience!

We love the dojo and our Sifu! He is excellent with kids and honestly cares about them. My kids have learned a lot about discipline, respect, and true strength in our years at this dojo. We have made this a family experience with my son, daughter, husband, and even me joining in. The prices are extremely reasonable. This is NOT a buy-​a-​black-​belt type of dojo, if you really want to learn a martial art I highly recommend Briones Kajukenbo.

Sifu George Briones is a great instructor and is super with the kids — and adults. You can tell he truly is passionate about his Art and his teaching. His dojo has a great family atmosphere and a lot of kids have literally grown up in it. He’s very supportive as a coach and mentor. I highly recommend Briones Kajukenbo Karate!