Gold Medal Martial Arts

Gold Medal Martial Arts operates at 461 W El Camino Real in Mountain View, California. The academy provides martial arts instruction for children, teenagers, and adult practitioners across Mountain View and the surrounding communities. Training pathways encompass preschool martial arts, kids martial arts, and teen and adult programs. The academy was founded by Herb Perez, who entered the Olympic arena in Barcelona and won the United States only Gold Medal in the Olympic Sport of Taekwondo in 1992. Perez later served as head of team for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, bringing decades of Olympic athletic leadership to the school curriculum. Instruction focuses on foundational martial arts movements, striking mechanics, self-defense techniques, and physical fitness. Classes emphasize respect, focus, and discipline on the mat while guiding students through progressive rank advancements toward black belt. Families can contact the Mountain View studio to claim a one-week introductory pass.