Aranda's Fitness & Karate

Great School. I just moved to the area and was looking for a MA school. The price here is very reasonable, no contracts. It is very laid back, no Master and Grandmaster ego trips. Mr. Aranda is in his 60's and still in great shape, not an out of shape 10th dan like some "grandmasters." They teach a hybrid system based on primarily Korean styles, but they are taught at full contact, and full speed. it is a lot like kickboxing, some BJJ and a hint of TKD and wing chun. No unpractical choreographed, self defense situation. There is a belt system, but belts are not emphasized, and you do not have to pay to test. I have black belts in 3 styles, yet had to start as a white belt like everyone else. You get a belt every 3 to 12 months on average. Not a mcdojo in any way. the school is in the back of a dog kennel, but it is large. Classes are small, so you get a lot of personal attention from the instructor, and it is not a commercial school trying to make profit, by selling you uniforms, nonsense dance moves, and black belts you don't deserve like so many of the other schools around the area. You must be 18 to be even be eligible to get you first black belt, so there are no 12 year old 2nd degrees walking around with ego. Good work outs too, tai chi in the mornings, and you can drop by virtually anytime to work out.

as far as the 24-hour fitness center - we have tried and tried to have this removed but to no avail. just for the record, we ARE NOT a 24-hour fitness center. And yes, we are a Karate center offering various styles, regardless of how it is advertised on google

Extremely knowledgeable instructors...they are the best around, nothings ever gonna keep them down.

This schools teachings and training saved me growing up. I still repeat the teachings and principals of the school before bed. Thank you for all you have done for me.

Very friendly and professional atmosphere with knowledgeable instructors! Great experience!

Great instructors. They teach you life experiences.

Though I have long moved from the area. Aranda's was a great experience.

Great place with many knowledgeable teachers!

Great deal at $50/mo. for M & W, no contracts - nice!