Jiu Jitsu, Self-defense, and Tae Kwon Do
Shiba Studios
An Outdoor Martial Arts Studio located in Palo Alto, CA following COVID-19 safety protocols
We practice a variety of martial arts styles
Our Practices
Jiu Jitsu
Learn and practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques and grapple! Both beginners and experts are welcome!
Self-defense
A practical session aimed to teach basic movements, exercises, and techniques to counter an immediate threat of violence.
Tae Kwon Do
Learn and practice traditional Tae Kwon Do techniques. Both beginners and experts are welcome!
About the instructor
Matt Wong
Matt has been a Palo Alto and East Palo Alto YMCA Instructor since 1996. He was born and raised in San Francisco and has been practicing martial arts for over 30 years. He is CPR and 1st Aid certified, as well as SafeSport Trained. He is also a Palo Alto Unified School District self-defense instructor.
World Taekwondo Federation Taekwondo certified 6th Dan
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) certified Blackbelt
U.S.A. Taekwondo certified Associate Coach
Studio Schedule
We offer trial classes and private group workshops
Is the studio adopted CDC and Local County recommended COVID-19 Safety Protocols?
Yes, our focus is to ensure our students and instructors are able to enjoy the benefits of training in a responsible and safe manner. Our safety guidelines include: • Following the Santa Clara County Covid 19 Pandemic guidelines • Hand sanitizer is made available for you to wash your hands before and after training. • Mat area sanitized after each training session. • All students participating have been asked to be fully vaccinated. • Do not come in if you, or any one in your family, have COVID-19 symptoms or a fever. • The training area will be outdoors.
Are COVID-19 vaccines mandatory?
Yes, for the safety of the instructors, students, and community, everyone at Shiba Studios must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
What happens during a typical class?
A typical class starts with (structured) functional warm ups. After warming up, the group lesson covers the technique of the day followed by positional drills. At the end of the drills, more advanced students will have ample time to train with each other.