Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Riverside

"Signed up my 8 year old son first time doing karate. I recommond and this location 100 out of 100 times. They teach not only karate but also life lessons for all ages."

"I am very pleased with this place , they do not just teach the youth how to do Karate but about Morals, Values , and Respect. The instructors are all very helpful and the place has more of a family feel than a business Micheal and Angela are awesome!! Highly recommend coming here!!"

"As the parent of two mini martial artists (approaching 5 years at JSK Riverside), I can whole heartedly say that this experience has been one of the best investments for our children. The expectation of hard work goes hand-in-hand with both our beliefs at home, education and martial arts (Kenpo 5.0 Karate, Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing Fundamentals). Success is a reward to each child, even as young as 4 years old. Knowing that their tears and sweat has helped them reach that next level, is much sweeter to not just each child but to us as a family. I can honestly say that martial arts has helped both my son and daughter (ages 8 & 5) in not only taking pride in what hard work means, but it has also helped them to have self determination, focus on their goals, and to always carry themselves with respect for self and others (behavior/composure and manners are highly noticed in public settings). As their mom, it's been an emotional learning curve. Overall, it's been a beautiful journey as their number one fan!"

"My son, Hunter told us when he turned 6 that he wanted to be a Ninja for his birthday...lol. We had seen some advertisements for the JSK 5.0 school which was not too far from our house so we signed him up for a 6 week trial. Our plan was to go through the 6 week program to get the Ninja business out if his system in time for fall ball. Things didn't work out quite like we had planned and 4 years later Hunter is involved in everything that the school has to offer. He trains in Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Boxing Fundamentals, all available right there at the same studio. He is currently a 2nd degree brown belt and if he stays on course will obtain his junior black belt sometime in 2022. The martial arts instruction is great at the school teaching the 5.0 system of Kenpo which is a common sense style of Karate that combines elements of Jiu Jitsu and grappling along with traditional stand up Karate into a system that is useful in real world situations for real life self defense. The great part is that the kids don't just learn a great martial art, they are also being taught life lessons in the process. Mr. Grilli and his instructors instill personal accountability and responsibility that is lacking in our society today. I feel like the life lessons that my son is learning are preparing him to be successful not only in Karate, but in life. I have seen an increase in his confidence, focus, responsibility, kindness and mental toughness over the years at this school. Another priceless perk of joining this school is that we gained a family. The atmosphere at JSK in Riverside is truly that of an extended family, and if you get involved in some of the tournaments and activities that area available at other schools that family can extend around the world. My son has made so many life long friends that it amazes me. My wife and I have also met some really great people from around the world that we consider friends as well through Hunter being involved in this school. He has friends in Germany, Australia, Texas, New Mexico as well as some of the sister schools here in California. If you are looking for a great place to get your child involved in martial arts I would look no further. This is the place to be."

"My son Tyler started at the studio when he was 4 years old. My daughter who is 4 years older would go to his practices and watch. A few months into watching her brother practice she was begging to join as well. Both of my kids have a true passion for kenpo. They love everything about it. I give the credit to Mr. Grilli who owns and runs the studio with his wife Angela and two teenage boys Michael and Gabriel. My husband and I love watching our kids grow and learn mentally and physically. Mr. Grilli not only teaches kenpo and how the kids can protect themselves, he teaches them life lessons, respect, and love. This is truly a family environment. They put on all kinds of fun activities and parties throughout the year for the kids and families. Just to name a few a beach play day in the summer, Halloween party, and Christmas party. We are lucky to have found such a great activity for our kids with such an amazing instructor. Thank you for all that you do for our kids!"