Reeves Martial Arts & Fitness

That's us! We're a positive social, healthy fitness Third Place. You see - Taekwondo is just the tool we use to help our student age well. It's a fun tool that is highly adaptable to our student's needs - regardless of your age, experience, or fitness level. The students are supportive and friendly and become family. Try a Free Class and get 7 more classes for $35.
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Taekwondo training is therapy. We don't train nearly as hard as professional cage fighters as we all have other jobs we need to do. Nevertheless - our training is designed to increase your brain's resilenence, reduce stress, and build life-long friendships.
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“training is my therapy” is one of the most repeated phrases in combat sports. research is beginning to explain why so many practitioners experience it that way. studies have linked martial arts and combat sports with resilience, confidence, prosocial behaviour, belonging and improved mental-health outcomes. and yes - many demanding sports can develop these qualities. but combat sports bring a particular kind of pressure: another person in front of you, disrupting your plan and forcing you to regulate fear, adapt and stay present. that experience can follow you far beyond the gym. sometimes the transformation is visible. sometimes it happens quietly, long after the gloves come off. sources: Healey et al., 2025; Moore et al., 2020; Ciaccioni et al., 2024.

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The Bruce Lee Fight in Oakland That Became Martial Arts Legend | KQED Bruce Lee was born in San Francisco, but found his people in the East Bay. His legendary 1964 Oakland fight reshaped his martial arts philosophy and stoked rumors about race and kung fu.

Bowing is practiced by billions of people to say hello, goodbye, thank you, or show respect. Much more sanitary than a handshake too. Here is some guidance on the Korean etiquette of bowing.
When you train in a martial art, such as Taekwondo, you get a little slice of that culture from its original country. And then each school develops it's own culture. Some schools lean heavily into competitiveness. At Reeves Martial Arts And Fitness our student become lifelong family and the culture is very much about using the tools Taekwondo gives us to help others. Each and every student helps new students feel welcome and achieve their goals in every interaction. They all remember what it's like to be a newbie and are eager to share tips to help because they appreciate how much Taekwondo and other students helped them. Try a Free Class and see for your self.
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Martial arts isn’t just techniques… it’s a code you learn over time. Here are 3 unspoken laws every real practitioner understands: 1. Don’t judge a fighter by their physique Skill doesn’t always look impressive on the outside. Some of the most dangerous people don’t have the “fighter look”—but they have timing, experience, and composure. If you rely on appearances, you’ll underestimate the wrong person. 2. Hit how you’re willing to get hit Every exchange in striking is an agreement. When you throw, you open yourself up. If you’re not prepared to receive what you give, your offense will always break down under pressure. True martial artists understand risk, not just aggression. 3. Leave your ego at the door Ego is the fastest way to stop improving. It makes you resist correction, avoid hard rounds, and overestimate your ability. Growth in martial arts requires humility—because the moment you think you’ve “arrived,” you stop evolving. If you’ve trained long enough… you’ve learned these the hard way. 🥊 #DarkSkinSaiyan #MartialArts #FightIQ #Discipline #NoWastedMotion

This neurologist wants you to know what you can control to keep your brain healthy. 7 of his top 10 things can be found at Taekwondo. Don't believe me? Try a Free Class and get 7 more classes for $35.
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I quote a line from a Leauge of Their Own a lot in getting students to Black Belt. What is it? This athlete and personal trainer knows. And she's right.
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Hey, This is one of my favorite dancers. How does what she's saying about continuing to take classes in dance relate to us as martial artists?
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