El Cerrito Martial Arts
TESTIMONIALS:
My son has been training at El Cerrito Martial Arts since the beginning of this school year. We had been looking for both a martial arts program and a new after school program. On the recommendation of a friend, we decided to look into the program at E.C.M.A.
After talking with Cody, I felt comfortable with giving their after school martial arts program a try. This has been a great decision. My son really enjoys it there and has shown tremendous growth in a short period of time. The daily instruction, play, snack, and study times have been of great comfort as a parent. They pick the program's children up from their respective local schools and provide a safe after school option for working parents until 6:15pm M-F.
Plus, the instructors help make learning fundamental techniques easy for children to digest. The fact that my child is developing important physical skills makes me feel good, but even better is how much he enjoys it.
Cody has assembled a talented and capable group of instructors. Sensei's Josh, Harris, Ricardo, and Cody all work with the kids in the program. I gladly endorse this program and am glad we found El Cerrito Martial Arts
After talking with Cody, I felt comfortable with giving their after school martial arts program a try. This has been a great decision. My son really enjoys it there and has shown tremendous growth in a short period of time. The daily instruction, play, snack, and study times have been of great comfort as a parent. They pick the program's children up from their respective local schools and provide a safe after school option for working parents until 6:15pm M-F.
Plus, the instructors help make learning fundamental techniques easy for children to digest. The fact that my child is developing important physical skills makes me feel good, but even better is how much he enjoys it.
Cody has assembled a talented and capable group of instructors. Sensei's Josh, Harris, Ricardo, and Cody all work with the kids in the program. I gladly endorse this program and am glad we found El Cerrito Martial Arts
Ken B.
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It is with great pleasure that I write this testimonial
I initially went to El Cerrito Martial Arts in January of 2009 as a student along with my son. Unfortunately, my son and I were unable to continue due to unforeseeable circumstances. Needless, to say we were sidelined for a little more than a year. In early 2010 I decided to take my son back to El Cerrito Martial Arts, Right from the beginning, Cody and one of his students from the previous year greeted us with open arms and remembered us. We immediately started the process once again. Six months later, my son continues to learn Jiu Jitsu and thrive.
Cody is an excellent practitioner and a great instructor--has won numerous prestigious tournaments. In my opinion, he has taught the children in the class pretty advanced moves. Moreover, he is patient, reassuring, and kind to the students as they learn. He continually challenges and supports the children as they progress in their learning. This is the best place to learn Martial Arts!
I initially went to El Cerrito Martial Arts in January of 2009 as a student along with my son. Unfortunately, my son and I were unable to continue due to unforeseeable circumstances. Needless, to say we were sidelined for a little more than a year. In early 2010 I decided to take my son back to El Cerrito Martial Arts, Right from the beginning, Cody and one of his students from the previous year greeted us with open arms and remembered us. We immediately started the process once again. Six months later, my son continues to learn Jiu Jitsu and thrive.
Cody is an excellent practitioner and a great instructor--has won numerous prestigious tournaments. In my opinion, he has taught the children in the class pretty advanced moves. Moreover, he is patient, reassuring, and kind to the students as they learn. He continually challenges and supports the children as they progress in their learning. This is the best place to learn Martial Arts!
A side note: I had looked into other Jiu-Jitsu schools in San Francisco prior to El Cerrito Martial Arts, not because I did not want my son to go to Cody's school, but because it was going to be a major sacrifice to get my son to class. I live in San Francisco, my son lives in Berkeley, I work in Palo Alto, and I go to school in Berkeley in the evenings. I wanted something a little closer to me, but after giving it some thought I decided that I wanted him to learn from Cody. It is well worth the sacrifice. The Tuesday and Thursday schedule coincides with my Berkeley class.
I will reiterate: I take my son to Cody because this is the best place to go and I am willing to sacrifice to make this happen.
Joseph Benavides
Clinical Research
Spectrum Child Health
Department of Pediatrics
Stanford University School of Medicine
Wow!!! what a wonderful dojo! I have been training with Cody at this dojo for about 9 months. My husband, and six-year old daughter also train here. I cannot express how much I appreciate training with this dojo. Cody's teaching style is effective, yet not over-the-top strict like some martial arts instructors I've had (I previously trained in Traditional Tae Kwon Do for three years, and karate for a year or so). The focus is on basics and technique, with plenty of mat time to roll and try out said techniques.
I also have been training in the Muay Thai kickboxing offered here, for about 3 weeks now. Adam, the Muay Thai kickboxing instructor, is also awesome. He pushes us VERY hard, but in a motivational way, not an "in my face drill sergeant" way. The class is a good change up to Jiu Jitsu.
I get a great workout here, and the schedule is flexible enough that I'm able to go 3-4 times a week (and I'm a mother AND a graduate student!). The family class on Saturday is wonderful, a great bonding experience for our family.
Finally, this dojo is a community. I see the same students, and know each by name. People are safe while rolling, and really take care to treat each othe with respect and not hurt one another. I really feel supported here, as do my husband and daughter.
I also have been training in the Muay Thai kickboxing offered here, for about 3 weeks now. Adam, the Muay Thai kickboxing instructor, is also awesome. He pushes us VERY hard, but in a motivational way, not an "in my face drill sergeant" way. The class is a good change up to Jiu Jitsu.
I get a great workout here, and the schedule is flexible enough that I'm able to go 3-4 times a week (and I'm a mother AND a graduate student!). The family class on Saturday is wonderful, a great bonding experience for our family.
Finally, this dojo is a community. I see the same students, and know each by name. People are safe while rolling, and really take care to treat each othe with respect and not hurt one another. I really feel supported here, as do my husband and daughter.
K'La Krayneck