Valley Martial Arts Center
About
Valley Martial Arts Center in Los Angeles offers comprehensive training in both MMA and karate disciplines, making it a versatile destination for martial arts enthusiasts. The gym is co-owned and operated by experienced instructors including Jon Budd, a BJJ black belt under Jean-Jacques Machado, Hassan El-Amin, a BJJ black belt under Romulo Barral, and karate black belts Taichiro Kaijima and Eiko Murata. Members appreciate the professional shop on site for their training gear needs. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards according to member feedback, creating a welcoming environment for all skill levels.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym for dramatically improving children's confidence, discipline, and character development through martial arts training. Parents report remarkable positive changes in their children over months of attendance, with specific appreciation for instructors like Jon who emphasize ethics and honor alongside technical skills. Reviewers highlight the supportive community where beginners feel welcomed and helped by both instructors and fellow students. The karate program receives particular recognition for tournament success and effective belt progression, while the clean facility and reasonable pricing are frequently mentioned as additional benefits.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Chloe Bowman
2 months ago
My daughter started at the beginning of the school year. Her confidence and strength has grown tremendously. The classes are not only about the art but also shaping the character of each child. It’s a great place and we are very happy to have found VMAC.
Jason Slavin
2 months ago
I've been learning BJJ here since November of '25, and have studied under 3 different instructors. They all have their own styles of teaching, and the students have been very kind and helpful as I scratch the surface of this deep, deep martial art. Would recommend this place to anyone! Great people, great price, great location.
James Walsh
6 months ago
What a dynamite School had my nine-year-old join and it has given her such discipline and self-confidence. I would highly recommend this location to anyone that wants their child to develop five stars.
Nantu Luna
11 months ago
My daughters have been attending VMAC for over 10 months already, the positive change that I have witnessed in both of them is remarkable, their warrioress archetype had activated with this type of martial art (jiujitsu)> Jon the main jiujitsu sensei, has all the qualities a teacher can have to guide and lead children and teenagers for a positive way, he is very focus in teaching the kids specially ethics and honor. The place is always clean.
Geena Gurevich
2 years ago
I'm delighted to share a review of the karate classes my daughter attends. From her very first day at the Sherman Oaks location, she's come a long way, now proudly holding a blue belt. Her success is a direct result of the excellent training she receives here. She even secured first place in a tournament just last year—an accomplishment we're truly proud of. This school is exceptional, boasting dedicated karate instructors who provide not only karate skills but also valuable life lessons. It's been an incredible journey of growth for my daughter, both in her skills and self-confidence. I highly recommend this school to anyone seeking quality karate classes. Many thanks to the amazing karate instructors John, Eiko and Taichiro who have guided my daughter to her blue belt achievement and tournament success.
fitness_centerAmenities
paymentsMembership
$140-$160/mo
Contact
4635 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:30 – 6:30 PM, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Jon Budd
BJJ Instructor / Co-owner
BJJ Black Belt under Jean-Jacques Machado
Studying martial arts for 32 years, BJJ for 22 years under Jean-Jacques Machado. Co-founder of VMAC. Tournament competitor.
Hassan El-Amin
BJJ Instructor
BJJ Black Belt under Romulo Barral
Martial artist for 20+ years. Trained in Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Dutch-style kickboxing. BJJ practitioner for over 15 years.
Taichiro Kaijima
Co-owner / Karate Instructor
Karate Black Belt
One of the three karate black belts who founded VMAC in 2010.
Eiko Murata
Co-owner / Karate Instructor
Karate Black Belt
One of the three karate black belts who founded VMAC in 2010.