About Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy - Riverside
Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy is a clean, inviting, and safe facility dedicated to providing top-quality martial arts training. The instruction is recognized as world-class, with an instructor who has extensive knowledge, multiple black belts, and decades of experience training with the best in the world. Students of all ages, from children to adults, benefit from clear, detailed teaching that is broken down into manageable steps, allowing for rapid learning and skill development. The academy emphasizes safety, teaching students how to protect themselves and each other, while minimizing the risk of injury. Beyond physical techniques, the academy fosters important life skills such as focus, attention, humility, and kindness. Many reviews highlight how students become more attentive and focused, skills that positively influence their home and academic lives. The instructor's caring and friendly approach, combined with his dedication and respectfulness, creates a positive environment that students love and respect. Whether for self-defense, martial arts mastery, or personal growth, Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy offers a comprehensive, authentic experience that emphasizes both technical excellence and character development.
This place is like a second home to me. Coach Sam is a great step by step instructor. No judgment zone here. Learn at your own pace. Thank you Sam
April 2026
Really works well with kids and teaches them respect and how to protect themselves! He guides and molds them every class.
January 2026
Sam is an incredible instructor. My daughter and I have trained here for a few years now. Sam’s training never disappoints. He is thorough and patient and always integrates important lessons into his training. If you were looking for a place to train either jiu-jitsu, or Muay Thai… I highly recommend
