Hard Knocks Muay Thai & Judo

I trained Judo starting at around 6 years old and received an Orange Belt under Sensei Nori Bunasawa in Tustin, CA. Due to parents and divorce problems, mom and I moved away, so I started Muay Thai in Corona, CA under one of the very first Thai Kick boxers in the USA, but I always trained Judo moves and found a few other judo kids with wealthier parents to train with (unsanctioned). After that, I moved around a lot and trained with anyone I could in any type of martial art, but judo was my base and I was very good at the few moves I had mastered. I knew I could beat pretty much any foe. Also, meditation, breathing, sparring and discipline were very similar to the Marine Corps mentality my father taught me, which I too became. I read a few reviews by people who claim to be males, and "fathers," apparently upset these Kru or Sensei were not weak enough to teach their sons, or were too hard on their boys. My advice to them is to stay home. This dojo is EXACTLY what a MAN needs if they expect their son to achieve in the real world, in my opinion. Jits is awesome too and I have trained with the very best. I love Thai kickboxing. But the Japanese time tested traditions are ONLY found in Judo, and we Marines (and the Russians) know the Japanese tradition is second to none insofar as passing on the warrior ethos and overall skill-set. I recommend this martial arts academy as second to none in the USA or Europe (I have lived in both places) .. and have utmost respect for these selfless men who are teaching the next generation of true warriors. For the weaker class, there is always generic Karate or BJJ. But for those who want that next level of unadulterated reality, and tradition, I think this is the place for you. Semper Fidelis!

Great gym. You will get in shape fast. Renzo is a good coach and will get you right. Good crew that trains there and everyone is welcoming and will give help if needed.

Trained with Renzo as a teenager, now my 6 yr old is training here. So far he loves it. The coach is great with kids and always keeps it fun for them with a good balance of humor and motivation. This is real Mauy Thai so not for weak parents/children. If you want to learn Mauy Thai and aren't afraid of training hard, this is the place for you.

"Hard Knocks" it's in the name- expect tough training and teach your kids the value. My child has been training Muay Thai here since she was 5; almost 3 years now. Renzo is a great coach for the kids, he really cares for them in and out of the gym. My daughter loves training here, and is eagerly waiting for her little brother to join.

This an excellent school to learn Muay Thai and Judo. The instructors are very knowledgeable and care for the development of their students. It does live up to the name of hard knocks, so don't expect softness here. They will make your kid tough. Great school I highly recommend it.