Taylor’s House of Karate

Derek is an awesome karate teacher and exercise motivator! My kids moved on to other sports but still LOVE Derek to the point of wanting him to be a guest at their bday parties. I continue to go for my own exercise. This family run business is so supportive and friendly your kids will learn and thrive here… as well as yourself. And don’t let my name fool you, I am NOT part of this business…

Look no further for a karate school… This is it!
A wonderful family owned karate school in Marin County! This is a place where a child learns the importance of respect for self and others, discipline, hard work, and focus. This is a place where the art of karate is taught by master teachers with a sense of humor and patience.
My son has been a student here for four years. He attends class 4 – 5 days/​week. He is able to apply what he has learned in karate in other sports such as soccer and baseball. He loves karate and all of his teachers here. Taylor’s is our second home. It is a welcoming place. I would give Taylor’s six stars!
Do yourself a favor and bring your child to Taylor’s House of Karate!

Four years ago I was searching for a sport that will help an over-​active, temper tantrum, full of life and stubborn boy. Our doctor and preschool Principle told us to try Karate to help him to focus, help with his tantrums, and show respect to us. It wasn’t easy to find a studio that has a traditional Martial Arts spirit: patience, discipline, respect, courage, and hard work, with a twist of a kid friendly environment. Not until I ran into a Mom with her son wearing a Taylor’s House of Karate shirt. She told me about this awesome place. I called and had a first trial class with teacher D. Bentley. He is like the dog whisperer for kids. My son has fallen in love with Karate ever since. For the past four years we have been there almost 6 days a week, rain or shine and working with the instructors closely. We have witnessed the changes in our son at school, sports, and other parts of his life. It’s just incredible. All the instructors and owner are awesome and down to earth; it makes the place feel like home. Even my 2 year old son has started having little private karate class with Teacher Sharper.
Now, my 8 year old son has started going to tournaments around the bay area with a couple of his karate friends. It is another great life experience for him and I to see other children’s hard work and determination in karate.
For myself, I love their cardio classes with Teacher Bentley in the morning and Friday night bag class with Master Taylor. It’s awesome; it will make you sweat and Teacher Bentley shows me how to work around my injury. While my kids can play outside in their kids area playing toys and chatting with friends when I’m working out. There are so many good things about this school and the teachers I couldn’t say enough of.

Awesome staff that truly care about their students. My son has been going for 4 ½ years now. He never wants to miss a class. It’s an amazing place for students of all ages.

My son began his karate journey 9 years ago. When his karate studio closed a year later, we researched and visited many studios looking for the perfect one that had kid-​friendly black belt instructors, was fun yet strenuous, enjoyed discipline and competition, and held a high standard for when the next belt was offered. (The belt is meaningless if it is not earned.)
After getting many recommendations we joined Taylor’s House of Karate. It was the best choice we ever made. The team of trainers, Master Taylor, Derek, Nicole, Jun, Kyle and all the rest, are amazing with kids and adults, truly inspirational! Over the years they have become family to us. They are absolute role models for every child who participates, honoring respect and perseverance. We love the diversity of students and instructors. They offer a full range of classes for kids, accommodating all skill levels as well as adult classes. The morning cardio classes are amazing!
We understand that children change their minds when trying different sports and activities. I suspect most stick with something for a few months or years before bailing. What speaks volumes for Taylor’s is the growth and skill of the students, the loyalty of the families once they experience it, and the joy that is apparent every day when we walk in the door.
Fast-​forward 8 years: Our now high school aged son is glowing with pride after completing the biggest challenge of his life, his black belt test. He has learned so much about the sport but also about how to be a great community member, teacher and athlete. He takes pride in his skills and respects his body. What more could you ask for! This is the place to be.

Terrible school other than Master Taylor himself. All about Team Proper which has nothing to do with Taylor’s House. Strictly for the 9 & under. Serious competitors, don’t waste your time or your money!

My daughter (7) and son (5) have been going to Taylor’s since January 2014. Both love coming here and have learned so much in a short period of time. Taylor’s has a large facility with plenty of instructors, and the kids are segregated into groups by ability. This type of program allows the instructors to work on form and technique while still making the lesson fun for the kids. The program also allows children to attend as many classes as they like whenever they want (classes offered 6 days a week), which is a huge plus for two working parents who need the flexibility. My son is starting kindergarten in the fall, and we were told that martial arts would be a wonderful activity for him to learn self-​discipline and focus — things he needs to work on before he is released on the general public! Taylor’s has really helped him with that.

I have been going to Taylor’s for 4 years. It is the BEST karate studio
in Marin County. I researched studios before picking Taylor’s. I have no complaints
about the studio or teachers. Taylor’s has become a second family to me
and my children. You will not disappointed with this karate studio!

I really cannot say enough nice things about Taylor’s. My son has gone here for 3 plus years, and has shown tremendous growth, skill, respect and discipline. I was involved in martial arts for many years in multiple schools, and I can think of no place I’d rather have my son practice.
The instructors are fantastic. The dedication to the sport, as well as to the children they teach is wonderful. It is family run, and they make you feel like family.
If you are looking for a school of martial arts for your child/​children, look no further.
J

This place is the best. I recommend it without reservation. It has helped my sons (7 and 4) in so many ways — coordination, strength, athleticism, discipline, and confidence among them. It is a great community in which you will feel very welcomed.

The family run studio makes you feel like family!