Choose a program to schedule your first class
Advice for Beginners
There can be a huge difference in quality of instruction and overall experience from one school to the next. Make sure to do a little research before you decide on a Dojo for you or your family.
First, make sure you can try a class before signing up or making any payments. See for yourself exactly what your experience will be like and judge the quality of the instruction for yourself!
Ask questions
Find out who actually teaches the classes. The person who owns the school might have great credentials, but will they be teaching your class? How often can you attend class? (Not just how many days the school is open) What about other fees? Some schools might quote a low monthly tuition, but have significant hidden fees that add up over time. Ask about testing fees, program upgrades, and required tournaments. If you live in the Los Angeles area we encourage you to come try a class at the School of Martial Arts.
Reach Out and Begin Your Training!
Thank you for your interest in School of Martial Arts West LA. Have questions about our school or programs? Call or stop in today!
Sifu Ryan Scott Wants His Students to Thrive
As a lifetime student and instructor, Sifu Ryan Scott has seen the same transformation in the lives of his students as he has experienced in his own life. His passion for practice is surpassed only by his love for teaching martial arts. From young children to full-grown adults, his teachings of Kung Fu and Tai Chi have given many individuals the opportunity to become better martial artists, spiritual seekers, and just better people.
Decades of Martial Arts Experience Passed Along to You
Since age 8, Sifu Scott has practiced martial arts in dojos across the US, in China and Japan. He has extensive experience working with some of the world’s highest-ranking martial artists in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tai Chi, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do and Yuchia Kung Fu. Ancient Chinese martial arts are his primary teaching philosophy because of their richness in spirituality and practical use in everyday life. Sifu Scott is the 3rd student (out of thousands) to ever reach the rank of black under Sifu Robert Brown, a martial arts master with 40 years of experience and black belts in 4 different martial arts styles. He has also completed a pilgrimage to China to visit the Shaolin monks and briefly studied Aikido at the Hombu Dojo in Japan. Sifu Scott is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, awarded by Roger Machado of the famous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Machado Family and one of the highest ranking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the world with a coral belt. Sifu Scott often incorporates principles and techniques from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into his adult martial arts classes.
