Mires Martial Arts

Great place to bring your kids!!! My son loves this place Sensei is a great teacher don’t mind some of the bad reviews I personally think some parents can’t handle when a teacher or just someone else besides them disciplines their kids, kids these days needs to understand that there are rules that needs to be followed!!!

Thanks to a wonderful friend, we have found Mires Martial Arts and I can’t say enough great things about it and about Sensei Geoff Mires! My 6 year old absolutely lives for «karate days» her self esteem and confidence are soaring and she is learning body and self control while also learning karate technique. Geoff teaches in a fun, energetic atmosphere and the kids and adults alike enjoy every minute of it. I am also a student of Geoff’s and I look forward to my adult class all week long! Geoff teaches that respect and responsibility are not an option in life and that is an invaluable lesson, one that as a parent, I appreciate emensly!
Just a side note…
Any negative reviews, are probably a direct result of those parents not being able to handle the teaching of respect and responsibility. If you are going to bring your child to karate class, expect that they are going to be taught to be respectful and if they aren’t, they will be sent home. This is exactly as it should be. It is a privilege to be involved with such an amazing program and we should all respect that, parents and children alike.

I really don’t understand why the owner runs a 3 year old class, when he clearly has no business teaching small children.
The first time we were there, he looked right at my 3 year old daughter and told her she was driving him insane. (Not a way I would ever speak to my child).
Fast forward to the third time we came. While siting waiting for her turn she scratched the mat with her finger after the class had been told not to, and when she stood up so excited for her turn, he told her «you don’t get a turn, you need to leave and go home, now.» I’ve never seen a child get sent home. Children don’t always listen the first time. SHE IS THREE!
I felt uncomfortable by the way he spoke to all the children each time we were there. Now I have a very sad little girl who keeps asking why he was so mean to her.
When I told him we wouldn’t be back, he laughed at me.
Avoid this place at all cost.

If you are looking for an awesome and fun place for your child to learn karate, look no further! I signed up my niece a while back just to get her in more after school activity and she loved it! She really enjoyed the friendly space, she gets embarrassed and shy easily but she felt very comfortable here! Geoff is amazing with children of all ages. He’s fun but also very great at teaching the kids. He makes learning something very new comfortable and fun. The other kids in his program are really friendly, well mannered and nice and I think it’s because he makes this place such an easy going and safe environment for all the kids! Try it out, your kids will love it, no matter what age!

What makes this place incredible is the instructor. My 5 year old son just join a month ago and he loves it and we love it too. Geoff really knows how to teach kids and he creates his program to be fun and educated and I notice the kids just has a ball. I would give this place a big thumbs up! Keep up the good work!

Sensei Geoff is amazing with kids, very talented and has a lot of patience, he was actually able to make my 6 years old focus :)
Very impressive.

I recently joined with Mires Martial Arts. Because my age and size I didn’t think I could join, but Sensei Geoff had no problems with me joining. Wonderful class to be in, great people, great all around environment. My 6yr old niece also goes there. She is now an orange belt. She loves going to class, meeting new friends, and has learned a lot. Her mother, my younger sister, is a brown belt, training for her black belt. Its a family affair for us. Everyone should join in on the fun!!! Sensei Geoff is amazing

This is an amazing school and it’s all due to Sensei Geoff. His ability to connect with and teach all ages of students is more than impressive. It’s obvious he is meant to do this in life. I know my kids love going to his dojo and they have learned a ton in a short amount of time. Sensei Geoff teaches respect, discipline and a solid work ethic to his students, and I can’t be more impressed with his work. If you are looking for a great dojo, you’ve found it.

Sensei Geoff Mires is an excellent instructor and mentor. He runs his dojo with the utmost professionalism, and his enthusiasm, patience, and concern for each of his students is unrivaled as an instructor. Membership is very affordable here, compared to other dojos in the area, and the quality of the program is outstanding. For children or adults interested in getting in an excellent workout while learning a great skill in a positive and nurturing atmosphere, definitely check this place out!

My nephew has been learning so much here. He really enjoys it. I would highly recommend this dojo. Geoff is very friendly, knowledgable and makes it fun.

I have a 6 year old granddaughter that has been going to Sensei Geoff for over two years. She enjoys learning and doing the Okinawan karate starting at such a young age. The main reason she has been going faithfully is because Sensei Geoff is such a great teacher. He also has a very likable personality for both children of all ages and adults. Recommend Mires Martial Art 100% for your daughter or son.

Geoff is one of the Great martial artist, he is excellent with kids as well as adults he has years of experience in all kinds of martial art styles, he is a seasoned martial artist and a very good teacher. Awesome Dojo! Mires Martial Arts is the Place to Train!

My son is 5 now, and he does karate with Geoff for over 1.5 years, going to the dojo 5 times a week. We couldn’t invest the time better than this — mind, body, spirit.

I’ve known Sensei Geoff since I started training in shorin-​ryu karate in 2006. As an instructor he is sincere and takes a genuine interest in seeing his students mature as martial artists.

Geoff is the best Sensei in the world! and my kids love him.

Jeff is a great with kids. My son takes his class in San Ramon and wish we could take more classes. I would recommend this place to any parent looking for a place for their kids to learn karate.

Sensei Geoff is an awesome teacher! He’s mentored my son for the last 2 yrs. and counting and my son developed great sense of confidence, discipline, motivation and motor skill. He’s improved school mind-​set and concentration. The dojo/​place has a great atmosphere. Kids and all ages are welcome!

My son has been with Sensei Geoff for almost two years. My son loves to learn new kata, techniques and helps other students. He was so shy before the karate and now he can perform in front of people no problem. Sensei Geoff had helped my son a lot to be where he is now.

Geoff is really good with students of all ages!