About
Hernandez Martial Arts in Union City, California is a martial arts school specializing in children's karate programs with a focus on building life skills like confidence, discipline, and respect. The school offers structured classes twice weekly for beginners and utilizes a mobile app with video training resources to help students practice at home. Parents generally appreciate the positive impact on their children's development, though there have been some concerning experiences with very young students being dismissed from the program.
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Overall VibeInstructors QualityClassesFacility QualityPricingLocation & AccessibilityPublic Review Sentiment
Instructors
Instructors are described as caring, dedicated, and skilled at working with children to develop their martial arts abilities and life skills. They appear to take a personal approach with students, knowing them by name and adapting to individual learning styles, though some parents question their approach to very young beginners.
Facility
The facility is described as clean and updated, providing an appropriate environment for children's martial arts training. While detailed information about amenities is limited, reviews mention a well-maintained space that creates a positive learning environment.
Pricing
Parents describe the pricing as 'very affordable' with a month-to-month payment structure that doesn't require long-term contracts. The school offers good value through their comprehensive program that includes access to their mobile app with training videos.
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Instructors
Classes
Pricing
The school offers a free trial program that includes several classes and a free uniform, allowing children to experience the training without obligation to enroll.
Location
Opening Hours
| Monday | 3:30PM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30PM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30PM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 3:30PM - 9PM |
| Friday | 5PM - 8PM |
| Saturday (Today) | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The gym is conveniently located in Union City, California, though specific details about parking and accessibility aren't mentioned in the reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age groups does Hernandez Martial Arts accept?
While they advertise classes for children as young as 4, reviews suggest they may be better suited for children 5 and older who can maintain focus for the duration of class.
How does the belt progression system work?
Students progress through belt ranks as they demonstrate proficiency in techniques and concepts. Parents mention that children look forward to these achievements as markers of their progress.
What benefits do children gain from the program?
Parents consistently report improvements in confidence, focus, discipline, respect, and physical coordination. Many note positive changes in their children's behavior both at the dojo and at home/school.
What resources are available to help students practice at home?
The school offers a mobile app with video training resources that parents describe as helpful for skill refreshers between classes.
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