Pallen's Martial Arts

Pallen's Martial Arts offers Cubs / Tigers Karate, Freshmen Karate, Teens Karate, and Adult Karate, along with Afterschool, Kids Day Camp, Birthday Parties, Jedi Training Academy, Medal of Honor Invitational Tournament, and Tip Testing. The facility is described as a San Leandro martial arts and fitness school for all ages, with a state-of-the-art gym and giant windows where parents can watch their kids, and it is described as a real martial arts school. The program includes martial arts-themed birthday parties, an after school martial arts program, and kids day camps.

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and program options are available Monday–Friday in the afternoon and evening, and Saturday mornings

Pallen's Martial Arts states that its mission is to help families build good humans, with a focus on respect, confidence, discipline, and focus, and it notes the use of monthly mission statements that include themes such as friendship, courage, and community. The program has been working with families since 1968 and is described as a family dojo with a family feel. It states that families joining the program are joining with other families in a mission to build a thoughtful community, and that its legacy is built on the principle that a community that strives together, thrives together, and it notes that this family has been a contributor to the community for over 20 years while serving families in San Leandro, Oakland, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Hayward, and Alameda, California. Testimonials from parents and participants describe the program as good for kids and adults, good for the mind, body and spirit, and good to learn discipline and commitment, and they describe the children’s classes as patient while teaching focus, concentration, and respect, with some parents noting that their children have been attending for more than two years and are having a great time learning.

Last updated June 16, 2026.