America's Best Karate of Danville 194 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526

"My kids have been practicing martial arts at America's Best Karate of Danville and enjoyed it a lot. My son started as a Karate A-Z student (led by Master Lerma), graduated the program and then continued as an ABK student. His younger sibling has trained Karate A-Z classes (led by Ms. Mulvey) and graduated the program. We moved out from the Bay Area and martial arts classes designed by Master Instructor Anthony Lerma are one of the things my family really miss. It was a challange to find a martial arts school that is focused on students character development, looks for various ways to keep students motivated, engaged and growing at individual pace. I really admired also their comprehensive and holistic approach - where well being, self care and practice were key to success of their students even outside of the martial arts. Master Lerma is a charismatic person, who has vast knowledge and practical experience and he developed a very comprehensive curriculum over the course of the decades. A year ago I enrolled as one of the first students of the new RBSD program, which is a self defence system designed and constantly developed by Master Lerma. Although we live abroad now, I have regular online classes and continue my journey with martial arts. The RBSD is a very practical system that allows one to feel confident in most of the real life situations. The idea of sets of basic eights helps memorise and establish proper reflexes to respond immediately to various threats no matter if they come from someone, who practices popular martial arts like kick boxing, bjj, mma, karate or someone who is simply experienced in street fights. Master Lerma proposes new drills regularly and changes the focus of our private classes so that, I can stay engaged, have fun and grow my skills. I fully recommend their school, ABK classes for kids and youths, and the RBSD system for adults."

"Absolutely the best training by Master Lerma who delivers over 30 years of practical and formal training to each lesson. He is calm, patient, and truly listens to his students teaching them in the way they learn best. I have the privilege of being his student that started in February 2023 with uninterrupted 1 hour session per week. Master Lerma's training has advanced me with knowledge of the Art, the purpose for each technique, and its history. But it doesn't stop there, through Master Lerma's coaching and inspiration, I have lost 27 pounds and I have increased my body definition! You'll find it is fun to have him coaching you, builds confidence to managing potential encounters in today's uncertain social climates, and has excellent physical fitness and health benefits! It is with my sincere and most humble pleasure to highly recommend Master Lerma's program for all ages, even beyond my age of 67 years old!"

"This is an excellent martial arts studio led by a fantastic instructor. Your child will learn fitness, discipline, and life skills from Master Lerma. My kid has been going for about 3 years now and enjoys it immensely. I understand they have adult classes at night, which I would go if my schedule permitted."

"My daughter has been taking classes at ABK since mid 2015. She is now a Red belt! (One of the advance belts). Master Lerma has been phenomenal. He communicates his style, discipline and technique very effectively with his students. My daughter has become lot more disciplined since she reached her Brown belt. I definitely recommend ABK to all parents."

"I can't recommend ABK Danville and Master Lerma highly enough. My two sons and wife have all earned black belts at ABK. When we started this journey over a decade ago, we never thought it would be this big a part of our lives. Master Lerma has an amazing way with kids. He makes sure it's fun for them, but also knows how to bring out the best in them, no matter what their level or skill. It's incredible to watch them give everything they have, and excel. In fact, Master Lerma is incredibly motivating for students of all ages. Studying Tae Kwon Do at ABK is about far more than the physical art: It is about life itself, and how to approach it with self-respect and confidence. At ABK Danville, you can become part of a true Martial Art: the mental, physical and spiritual framework offered at this studio will strengthen all your endeavors in life. In a word: Integrity. This studio has my highest respect and recommendation."