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Beyond Martial Arts
Beyond Martial Arts: Building confidence, discipline, and community for all ages in Bakersfield.
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Beyond Martial Arts: Building confidence, discipline, and community for all ages in Bakersfield.
Beyond Martial Arts in Bakersfield is a welcoming martial arts hub for kids and adults. Instructors and student leaders create a supportive, family-like community that emphasizes respect, discipline, and personal growth. With no experience required, families progress together while gaining confidence, fitness, and new skills. Reviewers note a two-week free trial.
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Fun and engaging classes teaching discipline, respect, and basic martial arts skills for children in a supportive environment.
Structured training to build confidence, focus, and physical fitness for teenagers, with progression toward black belt.
Workouts and skill development for adults of all experience levels, promoting health, stress relief, and community.
Advanced programs for dedicated students aiming to achieve black belt status through personalized coaching.
Two-week free trial for new students to experience the classes and community before committing.
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Overall rating
Becky Pelishek
My whole family has grown at BMA, not just as athletes, but as people. For my kids, it’s been a place to build real discipline and stick with it when things get challenging (plus make friends). Their team of staff and student leaders help each student progress individually while growing with your group as well. You don’t just train—you become part of a community where everyone cheers for each other’s progress. When they believe in the student, the student starts to believe, too. For me, it’s been a chance to push myself in ways I didn’t expect. The confidence you gain on the mat carries over into your life, whatever you're doing. And honestly—it’s fun. Why is sore knees and sweating fun? Because even while you’re working hard, you’re learning new skills, overcoming challenges, and taking a break from everything else. It’s like stepping into a different “box” for a while. I'm a firm believer that anything worth doing is worth doing poorly. You don’t have to be great to start—you just have to start. Keep going and you WILL progress. You can try 2 weeks free.
Jennie Besoyan
My kids love Beyond Martial Arts. The instructors are all amazing with all the kids. They teach respect along with discipline. And my kids look forward to going every week. I highly recommend.
Miranda Lee
Master Reymoore is very passionate and it shows! My son is learning so much and absolutely loves coming here. Thank you Beyond Martial Arts 🥋
Matt Pelishek
Not just incredible instructors, but they are also incredible people. Two of my daughters have done the class as teens (my oldest just got her blackbelt at 19) and my wife and I started in our mid 40s in the adult class, and across all age groups they are so good at pushing you and encouraging you. They create a supportive community for each class. It's a great work out, and no experience is necessary. I can't recommend this school enough.
Judy Arriola
It is definitely a place where children are taught in martial arts, respect, obedience, trust and discipline as well as having fun. They are a super team! always positive and encouraging. Thank you!!!
