Chozen Martial Arts Academy

My sister in law told me about Chozen cardio kickboxing when I first moved down here from San Jose. I was looking for an affordable gym and a fun and motivational way to start back up working out and lose some weight. Chozen gave us several free trial days to make sure that the cardio kickboxing was a good match for us. We loved it right away! It was a fun and challenging workout and a great way to let off some steam after a long day. We signed up for the first 8 weeks at a discounted price. It became the highlight of both of our days! We would text each other «I can’t wait for kickboxing tonight!!!» Sensei Carl really likes to kick our butts! (Which we love to hate;) After our first two months, I was kicked into much better shape, so we signed up month to month from there. I personally love the classes, have met some really great new people and always look forward to our workouts. I hate when I have to miss one for whatever reason. I highly recommend this dojo and the kickboxing classes! Chozen is the BEST and very affordable.

My four kids had been begging me to sign them up for karate, so I finally gave in. I started my search for local martial arts businesses and found Chozen, amongst others. I gave them a call and set a time for the kids to come in for their free, no obligation private lesson so they could try it out and see if they really liked it. When we arrived for the lesson, I was greeted warmly and promptly by the receptionist who then introduced me to one of the head instructors, Sensei Carl, who would be leading my kids through their private lesson. First impressions are very important to me, and Sensei Carl made a great one. He was friendly, courteous, and took the time to answer every single one of my questions without me feeling like I was taking up too much of his time.
After the introductions, Sensei Carl showed us around the dojo, let my kids know where to put their shoes, and then he took all four of them to an area on the mat to begin their lesson. I was allowed to go with them to watch the lesson a little closer, but I chose to sit on the bleachers where the parents of the regular students sit. From there I was able to watch my own kids and also the current class that was being instructed by the other head instructor, Sensei Ryan. I didn’t get the opportunity to talk to Sensei Ryan that day, but by watching him interact with the students in his class, I could tell that he enjoyed teaching, that he genuinely cared about each and everyone of them, and that the students had the utmost respect for him. The students looked like they were having fun, and that it wasn’t a chore for them to be there. Needless to say, I felt good about this place and my kids looked like they were enjoying their private lesson.
So after their lesson was over, Sensei Carl gave me a rundown on how each of them did, explained how their prices went for lessons, and asked me if I had any questions. The only question I had was directed to my kids, and that was simply to ask them if they liked it. It was an unanimous yes, so I signed them up that day. When I feel good about something, I don’t shop around, so I didn’t feel it was necessary to look at other martial arts businesses before committing to Chozen. They offer a great pricing plan for families, which was especially helpful for me since I was signing up four kids. Another plus is that they don’t require you to sign any contracts that lock you in for a specified amount of time.
My oldest daughter was enrolled in the teen/​adult class, and it didn’t take long before I signed myself up and my husband too.
My family of six have been going to Chozen Martial Arts for a year and a half now. We’ve made a lot of great friends and we’re having a ton of fun learning self defense moves and katas. I’ve never regretted signing up my kids here for karate. Chozen is definently the best!

My children have attended Chozen Martial Arts for several years and they love it. The Sensei’s are not only excellent in teaching the art but provide the children with self discipline and confidence. You can see they enjoy working with their students as they make it a fun learning experience. The staff is curtious and always helpful. My wife also participates in their kick boxing cardio class and loves it. I highly recommend Chozen Martial Arts of Alta Loma!!!