Pallen’s Martial Arts Tri Valley
Pallen’s Martial Arts Tri Valley, 6743 Dublin Blvd., Unit #35, Dublin, CA 94568
About
Pallen’s Martial Arts Tri Valley offers martial arts classes that include Kajukenbo, Filipino martial arts, Senkotiros Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts), Jiu Jitsu, and Boxing Fitness. The program also offers adult classes, a competition team with separate competition fight and forms teams, a demo team, and an 8 Week Summer Trial. It includes Breed All Abilities Classes, which is a martial arts program for kids with disabilities.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 8 week trial
Pallen’s Martial Arts was first established in 1968, and Pallen’s Martial Arts Tri Valley has served the community for nearly 15 years. Its stated mission is: “Our Mission Is To Help Families Build Good Humans.”
The leadership team includes Master Bobby Pallen as Master Instructor/Owner; Christian Pallen as Head Instructor and Boxing Fitness Instructor; Matthew Pallen as Instructor; Cedric Novenario as Instructor; Jasmine Tong as Instructor; and Mickey Lopez as Boxing Fitness Instructor. Master Bobby Pallen is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo and the Head Instructor, and he has also trained in Tae Kwon Do, Filipino Martial Arts, and Jiu Jitsu. Christian Pallen holds his 3rd Degree in Kajukenbo, has received his Lakan title in Senkotiros Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts), and holds a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu. Matthew Pallen holds his 3rd Degree in Kajukenbo and a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu. Cedric Novenario has a third degree black belt under the direction of Master Bobby Pallen, a fourth degree black belt in Senkotiros Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts) under Grandmaster Jordan Pallen, and is a five-time national champion in Filipino Martial Arts. Jasmine Tong is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo. Mickey Lopez is a black belt in Kajukenbo and a boxing coach.
Pallen’s Martial Arts Tri Valley was chosen to be spotlighted by the City of Dublin and has been voted Best of Dublin based on votes from individuals in Dublin and surrounding communities. Pallen’s Martial Arts has been selected for the 2023 Best of Dublin Award in the martial arts school category by the Dublin Award Program. Pallen's Martial Arts received the 2024 Best of Dublin Award for Best Learning Center/Enrichment and Best Gym & Fitness Training, presented by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. In 2021, Bobby started serving the community with his Breed All Abilities Classes, a martial arts program for kids with disabilities.
According to shared testimonials, families describe Pallen’s Martial Arts as being about family first, building a strong community, and instilling life skills in students through martial arts training. One parent reports that the Pallen family teaches the fundamentals of martial arts along with life skills and lessons. Another testimonial states that the school is professional in teaching students and is family and community oriented. A parent notes that their daughter attended for three years and that during that time they saw a big improvement in her self confidence and respect for others.
Pallen’s Martial Arts Tri Valley is described as having a welcoming family atmosphere where anyone can learn and experience the holistic benefits the programs provide. Instructors are described as being particular about the curriculum so students leave with applicable techniques, and every drill is described as flowing into the next lesson to create a fluid and practical method. It is identified as one of the oldest schools in the Bay Area and one of the few that is dedicated to teaching Kajukenbo and Filipino martial arts. The program approaches training as a system for improving both mind and body and has introduced a program to give those who are disabled an individualized training experience. The program layout is described as helping students understand how to practice and train from home, and it allows parents to join the process and help students build bonds. The school states that it values having a safe, friendly environment where comfort comes first while training. The community is described as passionate about martial arts training and improvement and as helping students reach their full potential, with a focus on resilience, patience, and perseverance to overcome adversity and prepare for real life challenges. The program emphasizes increased confidence so students begin to try new things without fear of failure and aims to instill a healthy competitive spirit and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Breed All Abilities Classes is specifically identified as a martial arts program for kids with disabilities. Pallen’s Martial Arts is described as one of the few schools dedicated to teaching Kajukenbo and Filipino martial arts.
Last updated June 21, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 8 week trial
Pallen’s Martial Arts was first established in 1968, and Pallen’s Martial Arts Tri Valley has served the community for nearly 15 years. Its stated mission is: “Our Mission Is To Help Families Build Good Humans.”
The leadership team includes Master Bobby Pallen as Master Instructor/Owner; Christian Pallen as Head Instructor and Boxing Fitness Instructor; Matthew Pallen as Instructor; Cedric Novenario as Instructor; Jasmine Tong as Instructor; and Mickey Lopez as Boxing Fitness Instructor. Master Bobby Pallen is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo and the Head Instructor, and he has also trained in Tae Kwon Do, Filipino Martial Arts, and Jiu Jitsu. Christian Pallen holds his 3rd Degree in Kajukenbo, has received his Lakan title in Senkotiros Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts), and holds a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu. Matthew Pallen holds his 3rd Degree in Kajukenbo and a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu. Cedric Novenario has a third degree black belt under the direction of Master Bobby Pallen, a fourth degree black belt in Senkotiros Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts) under Grandmaster Jordan Pallen, and is a five-time national champion in Filipino Martial Arts. Jasmine Tong is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo. Mickey Lopez is a black belt in Kajukenbo and a boxing coach.
Pallen’s Martial Arts Tri Valley was chosen to be spotlighted by the City of Dublin and has been voted Best of Dublin based on votes from individuals in Dublin and surrounding communities. Pallen’s Martial Arts has been selected for the 2023 Best of Dublin Award in the martial arts school category by the Dublin Award Program. Pallen's Martial Arts received the 2024 Best of Dublin Award for Best Learning Center/Enrichment and Best Gym & Fitness Training, presented by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. In 2021, Bobby started serving the community with his Breed All Abilities Classes, a martial arts program for kids with disabilities.
According to shared testimonials, families describe Pallen’s Martial Arts as being about family first, building a strong community, and instilling life skills in students through martial arts training. One parent reports that the Pallen family teaches the fundamentals of martial arts along with life skills and lessons. Another testimonial states that the school is professional in teaching students and is family and community oriented. A parent notes that their daughter attended for three years and that during that time they saw a big improvement in her self confidence and respect for others.
Pallen’s Martial Arts Tri Valley is described as having a welcoming family atmosphere where anyone can learn and experience the holistic benefits the programs provide. Instructors are described as being particular about the curriculum so students leave with applicable techniques, and every drill is described as flowing into the next lesson to create a fluid and practical method. It is identified as one of the oldest schools in the Bay Area and one of the few that is dedicated to teaching Kajukenbo and Filipino martial arts. The program approaches training as a system for improving both mind and body and has introduced a program to give those who are disabled an individualized training experience. The program layout is described as helping students understand how to practice and train from home, and it allows parents to join the process and help students build bonds. The school states that it values having a safe, friendly environment where comfort comes first while training. The community is described as passionate about martial arts training and improvement and as helping students reach their full potential, with a focus on resilience, patience, and perseverance to overcome adversity and prepare for real life challenges. The program emphasizes increased confidence so students begin to try new things without fear of failure and aims to instill a healthy competitive spirit and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Breed All Abilities Classes is specifically identified as a martial arts program for kids with disabilities. Pallen’s Martial Arts is described as one of the few schools dedicated to teaching Kajukenbo and Filipino martial arts.
Last updated June 21, 2026.
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