The Academy

Amazing place for kids to learn MMA! We checked out lots of places for our 7 year old boy and after deciding on The Academy he hasn’t looked back! The instructors are great with all ages and really mix up all the technical disciplines. Besides MMA they teach the kids amazing values and discipline and really help them evolve. If you want to learn MMA don’t look any further!

Recommended for all kids of all ages. My son loved it the first time he went and we kept coming back. And it’s almost a year now and we will keep on going. He enjoys it and it’s fun for him. It’s not a typical karate, it’s a good disciple, good training, and very fun all at the same time. Great instructor too. Really a great small hidden treasure place. I really recommend this place.

Great MMA classes for kids and adults. Amazing, experienced owners/​trainers Michael & Jared who really know what they’re doing (how to teach and they have the background + skills to do it all right)! They’re great with the children in their classes and inspire confidence. My child loves going!!!

We absolutely love Trever and The Academy. My son is a little small for his age and has speech delays and MMA has helped build his confidence, determination and focus. He now knows how to defend himself if needed. And I know how much he loves the class because he smiles the entire time — even if another kid over powers him.

The Academy is the best! My son has shown a huge boost of confidence since joining, and he is so passionate about learning more. The self defense my son learns alone will serve him well through school– but really it’s his overall self-​esteem that I have seen grow in the past few months. Trever is so encouraging and is really good about individual attention even with all the kids he has at one time. You will not regret signing up here, I’m so happy we found it!

My son started training here 2’years ago. He has trained choy loy fat Kung Fu in little japan town in San Francisco with Tat Mu Wong and in Los Angeles with Leondro Manabe since age 5, he is now 14. He is a black belt and continues to train Kung Fu He started here to supplement the king Fu with ju jit su for the grappling and has been very impressed with the attention to detail from instructor Trever Sherman. The academy makes students of all levels feel comfortable and welcome. The extra bonus for us is the Kenpo based MMA that is available as well. Mr. Sherman is in a line of Kenpo practitioners that includes Mr. David Hebler an original Kenpo master, who started with Ed Parker. We highly recommend the academy for all levels and especially the younger student who wants a safe, comfortable, disciplined environment to train and experience Marshall arts. Come by and see for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.

If you want your child to learn MMA and ‘real’ karate you have to come to The Academy! Trever teaches our children techniques that they can actually use, if necessary. He is serious, yet has fun with his students. Our children love to come each week, and learn so much each time

Best martial arts studio in the valley, hands down!

I found these Martial arts classes through a friend… My 8 yr old son and his friend love going here. His confidence has really soared… and it carried over to other sports as well. There are many students that travel from far far away just to have Trevers instruction. I have come to learn that I really lucked out to have stumbled upon this somewhat hidden MMA studio.

Trever is literally the greatest MMA teacher for kids. On top of that, he is the role model you are looking for if you have a child. He is not running away from reponsibility like Charles Barkley. He demands excellence. He isn’t the cookie cutter, give every kid a stripe or medal. He will teach your kid right from wrong. If you want a yes man or if you want your kid to be praised whether he is succeeding or not, go to a chain karate place. As parents, it is our job to set expectations for kids. But, Trever can be another voice for your children. My son has been with him for over 5 years. Trever has been a big brother, teacher, friend and coach for my son. He teaches life skills. He creates a second family for a child. I am an involved parent who loves what he adds to my sons life. I cannot recommend him more for boys or girls. Don’t walk, run to The Academy. Your kids will be better for it. Trever’s only downside is his biggest positive. He cares more about your kids than making a profit. Find another MMA teacher that cares that much!

Excellent MartialArts arts school from professional people, if your looking for real training than this is the place, great with all types of students young and old, highly professional and realistic.

Both of my sons train with Trever Sherman at the academy and have gained self confidence, respect, and self awareness through his guidance. Sensi Trever is FUN, caring and disciplined at the same time. We’ve been to all the mma studios in town and this is the best for children, young adults and adults.

We have been extremely pleased with The Academy as well as the instruction by owner Sensei Trever Sherman. He is serious and demanding, yet works extremely well with children by asking their best and helping them achieve it. We have been with him for many years and would not want to think about anyone else instructing our child.
Other Dojo’s try to ‘dumb down’ the classes for children, to the point where they begin to feel like day care. Sensei Sherman does not allow this to happen, by keeping each child disciplined and serious, as well as setting challenging yet achievable goals for them.
I highly recommend this Dojo!

Trever Sherman, owner/​instructor, runs well disciplined, high quality and professional classes. My son completed his Shotokon black belt here from another dojo and the difference in instruction quality was astounding. He has continued with MMA and American Kenpo with weapons courses interspersed. Trever’s instructors are highly qualified, who the children respect and enjoy. The classes are not easy and demand great attention to detail. My only impression of martial arts classes were confined to the first dojo we attended. After relocating we now understand the quality we were missing. Highly recommended.