Back-to-School Special · Limited Time

Most Kids Go Back to School.
Ours Go Back Stronger.

The goal of martial arts isn't to create great fighters. It's to build great people.

Whether you're 4 or 54, your journey starts with one class.

Will They Ever Actually Need It?

"Will my child ever actually need to use martial arts?"

The truth is... we hope they never do.

Success isn't measured by how many fights our students win. It's measured by how many they never have to face because of the confidence, awareness, and self-control they develop along the way.

The greatest reward isn't becoming a champion in the ring. It's becoming a champion in life.

Research suggests only about 10–30% of martial artists ever use their training in a real-life confrontation. But once you count avoiding danger, recognizing threats, staying calm under pressure, and de-escalating with words instead of fists, that number is much higher.

Very Few Become Champions

Less than 1% of students ever go pro. But nearly everyone who commits to martial arts becomes...

1 More confident

2 More disciplined

3 More respectful

4 More resilient

5 Better prepared for life's challenges

The greatest reward isn't a trophy. It's who your child becomes on the way to earning one.

Family Since 1968

Pallen's Martial Arts opened in 1968 in Oakland, started by Bobby Pallen's uncle, Sr. Grand Master Max Pallen Sr. Bobby grew up training and competing, but it took becoming a father for him to open his own doors. He wanted a safe place for his own kids to train, and that became Pallen's Martial Arts Tri-Valley.

The mission hasn't changed since: help families build good humans. Respect, confidence, discipline, and focus, taught in a program parents and kids can do side by side.

A community that Strives together, Thrives together.

Hear It From Our Parents and Students

Real families, real results, in their own words. Swipe or use the arrows for more.

Champion in the ring? Rare.
Champion in life? That's the goal. Whether you're 4 or 54, your journey starts with one class.

Back-to-School Special

Your First Month For

$99

Claim our limited-time Back-to-School Special today and start building the confidence, discipline, and self-control that carries into the classroom and beyond.

Open to new students in:

TigersAges 4–6, beginner FreshmanAges 7–12, beginner Teens & AdultsAges 13+, beginner SenkotirosTeens & Adults, Filipino martial arts

Claim Your $99 Back-to-School Month

Let's Get Started Here!

Step 1: Claim your Back-to-School Special.

Step 2: Reserve your child's first class.

Step 3: Watch them grow stronger, on the mat, in the classroom, and in life.

Claim Your Special & Reserve Your First Class

Secure registration handled by Kicksite. Questions? Call (925) 361-7372.

Start Stronger This School Year

Give your child confidence, discipline, and skills they'll carry for life. Claiming your spot only takes a couple of minutes.

Most Kids Go Back to School. Ours Go Back Stronger.