PRIMETIME Martial Arts

I love the energy and environment at Primetime! I went on a Tuesday evening to try their Fighter Fitness class for the first time and it was a blast. The class is open to all levels, sizes, and ages. Although I am not a karate or taekwondo practitioner, I felt extremely comfortable and welcome.
Coach Luis encouraged each of us through a really hard but fun 1-​hour workout. The conditioning and strength components included every part of our bodies. The striking drills were challenging but not intimidating. My partner during the workout was the owner, Coach Apple. She was really enthusiastic and supportive. I really enjoyed working with her.
My favorite part of the workout was the high fives we each gave to each other at the very end. The current students also gave new students a round of applause for their efforts. It was a really beautiful display of community and respect. Thank you, Primetime!

My kids begged to do karate and this was the first place we came to because of the Unilocal reviews. I am so happy that we chose this studio because the energy is so positive and supportive. Coach Apple is already like family to us and we just join. You could not ask for a more flexible and supportive karate place.

Coach Apple and her staff are awesome!!! I cannot say enough positive things about this martial arts school. My kids started out in their Cubs and Tigers classes. The staff is so great with the younger kids. I ran into this place by chance and consider myself lucky to have come across it.

My son started in the Kicking Cubs class twice a week. He loves going to PRIMETIME, the teachers are very enthusiastic about the training and I think it will help him with his listening skills.

If I still lived in San Jose, I would without a doubt train here. However, many of my family members do and they love it! My younger cousins have absolutely thrived here, and I love seeing how much progress they’ve made in their skills every time they visit. Not only have they found something they love to do, but they’ve found a real family environment and made lasting friendships. Can’t wait to visit the school the next time I’m in town.

We love PrimeTime! Our 7 year old son wanted to start training in Martial Arts so we checked out a few possibilities, and PrimeTime stood out far above the other options because PrimeTime has the total package — reasonable prices, location, convenient training times, awesome staff, and a great Martial Arts philosophy.
Coach Apple is patient, friendly, and super fun with the kids. Coach Drew is also fantastic! Our son is thriving in his training. He’s learning self-​discipline and respect, and improving his confidence.
I highly recommend PrimeTime. It’s a great school run by an outstanding team.

We recently started taking our son to the Cubs class (3.5−5 years old) and in the beginning he didn’t even want to step onto the mat. Coach Apple worked with him individually and eventually he joined the class with the rest of the kids. If patience and creativity had a name it would be «Coach Apple», she is amazing with the kids! He loves going to class and we love it for him. Our son is highly energetic and it’s a great outlet for him. The other great thing that we really like about Primetime is that they really focus on respect and discipline even at the young ages of the Cubs. They emphasize having goals for the kids to work towards their next stripe or belt. Also for parents of toddlers in the San Jose area, this is a rare find for a martial arts school to take on kids at such a young age, but Primetime Martial Arts does and they do an exceptional job with them!

We were first introduced to PrimeTime and Coach Apple through a martial arts program she held at our oldest child’s then preschool. When he was leaving the preschool at the end of that school year, he told us that the thing he’d miss most was karate. We decided it would be good to carry on at her PrimeTime martial arts studio directly. That was two years ago and he’s now an active member at the studio.
What I love most about PrimeTime is the impact on my child’s confidence and behavior. He really feels like he’s part of a community. I’ve seen a massive boost in self-​confidence and nothing has been better for his behavior than the goal-​setting and behavioral expectations put on him.
If you want trophies and belts doled out for simply participating, this isn’t your place. There are things he must accomplish, and he must show progress belt by belt. Our children are held accountable for the goals they’ve set and for what they’re instructed to learn. It’s clearly communicated that there are no cheats, there are no shortcuts. I think that helps get better results out of kids when the end game is clear.
Coach Apple presents herself as an accomplished champion and commands respect. At the same time, she genuinely cares about my kids. We love the entire staff at PrimeTime, which is comprised mostly of instructors that also hold blackbelts. We love that we’re welcomed as part of the school. We’ve since signed up my three year old. He’s excited to accomplish what big brother has. Both told us they don’t want to stop until they’re Black Belts. My oldest, Jake, said once he’s a black belt, he wants to give back and teach small kids how to protect themselves. Impressive goalsetting for a 5 year old, (but maybe I’m just biased).
We love it here and wouldn’t consider any other school. We consider PrimeTime a community treasure.

My son has been going there for a year now, he is more confident, more disciplined since joining! The instructors do not allow the kids to move up in belt if they are not 100% ready! The kids help each other to correct movements! We’re all part of the family! Would recommend Primetime over and over again!

As an out of shape adult who had never stepped foot in a martial arts studio before, I really didn’t know what to expect and was really out of my comfort zone. Everyone immediately made me feel welcome even though I clearly had no idea what I was doing!
Now, 8 months later, I can’t imagine not having martial arts in my life. I started out going two days a week and a half now stepped up to 3 –5 classes a week. I feel myself getting stronger every day and am working towards that black belt!
Primetime is great for all ages from itty bitty Kickin Cubs to adults.
The master instructor/​owner, Coach Apple, has the patience of a saint, a fun and energetic personality, but don’t be fooled by her big smile and little size, she is a World Champion /​black belt so she knows her stuff!

I Love this place. As a parent who knew nothing about karate, and was slightly skeptical about it all, I love it. My son started when he just turned 4 and LOVES Primetime. All things Primetime. Every coach is so amazing and kind. He truly believes this is ninja school. Lots of respect for this place.

We feel like we’ve hit the jackpot by finding this martial arts school! My daughter wanted to take a martial arts class and I saw Primetime while meeting some friends for coffee. I peeked in the window, saw the tiger uniform and decided to give it a shot since my little one LOVES tigers. I also liked that it wasn’t a national chain that is just after your dollar month after month.
From the first call with Coach Apple to set up an introductory class to see if we liked it, I could tell that this was the place for us. She clearly loves kids and karate and something special happens when she’s on the mat during class. It’s not just her either! All of the coaches here clearly love kids and karate! A year later and both of my daughters are in class with the oldest on the competition team, my husband takes the adult and fighter fitness classes and I’m going to give Zumba a shot! Such a great family atmosphere and serious martial arts studio in one. We absolutely love it! So glad I peeked in the window :)
Update: It’s been 2 years, and we still love Primetime! Everyone really is treated like family, and I’m so very happy my children are getting this experience and building these lifelong friendships.

Coach Apple and the other coaches are absolutely wonderful with children. They teach honor, discipline, respect, confidence, self respect, and body awareness through karate and tae kwon do principles. We are so incredibly happy that we have joined the family.

Been with coach apple since day one. We value her work ethics and ability to connect with the kids. She’s an amazing instructor and will go far with all of the Primetime fams support. I’m looking forward to what this amazing woman will bring for the students and parents of primetime. We love the Primetime fam!
Seriously, I don’t know what I would do without coach Apple, the awesome coaches, Primetime staff and family!
Keep up the great work Primetime! Apple… you’re phenomenal.