Martial arts school · Galt, CA · reviewed since 2024
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%89+61.6Reliability 31%85+26.2Experts Score= 88Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#10 of 13 martial arts schoolsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 25%
4.9★★★★★40 Google reviews · 13 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.95★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.6%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Galt Martial Arts Academy 4.9 out of 5 based on 40 reviews, with the owner responding to only 5% of them. Customers frequently describe the facility as clean and the atmosphere as welcoming, particularly for beginners and children. Recurring themes include knowledgeable coaching, patient instruction that allows students to learn at their own pace, and fair pricing for various martial arts programs. No common criticisms emerged from the provided excerpts, as all reviews were positive.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews (95% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 40 Google reviews (32 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 5% of reviews.
Most recent review: June 4, 2026.
Service: Martial Arts School serving Galt, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.
Score profile vs other martial arts schools
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
Galt Martial Arts AcademyMartial Arts Schools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Galt Martial Arts Academy: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
89
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Galt Martial Arts Academy: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
85
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 90.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Galt Martial Arts Academy: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 55.–
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Star ratings
40 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars3895%
4 stars13%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star13%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 32 written reviews
100%praise
Praise28100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
4topics
Staff & attitude1036%
Would recommend932%
Price & value518%
Quality & results414%
What customers talk about
We read 32 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Great atmosphere, beginner-friendly, Coach Josh is very knowledgeable and professional.”
“Whether it’s for fitness or for the skills, I would highly recommend Galt Martial Arts to anyone in the surrounding area!”
“It’s definitely worth try, price is pretty fair too”
“Very good for our community 👏 keep up the good work”
People customers mention
Josh6 reviews
Thai3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Tyler4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Coach Josh is very great at teaching Martial Arts, and is supportive to all his students! The environment in his gym is one of the best in my life, and I enjoy getting to escape the craziness of life and train with him. Whether it’s for fitness or for the skills, I would highly recommend Galt Martial Arts to anyone in the surrounding area!
Veronica3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
My two boys are having a great experience! They’re learning a lot, staying active, and love coming to class. Highly recommend!
Jorge2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Great atmosphere, beginner-friendly, Coach Josh is very knowledgeable and professional.
Deleted2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Went here a couple weeks ago. Was super impressed by the classes. Josh is a really great instructor, walks around makes sure everyone has the technique down. Would recommend 👍👍👍
Graden2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Very grateful to have found this place! Super nice teachers that will go IN DEPTH if need be as well as taking any and every questions you have. With a variety of sports and price options its really hard to beat. The atmosphere you get here is unmatched and perfect for litterally any age, skill, or size!
Payton3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Anyone from Elk grove to Galt this is the only gym you should consider going to. Incredible community and the staff is amazing
Coach Josh is very great at teaching Martial Arts, and is supportive to all his students! The environment in his gym is one of the best in my life, and I enjoy getting to escape the craziness of life and train with him. Whether it’s for fitness or for the skills, I would highly recommend Galt Martial Arts to anyone in the surrounding area!
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you!
RainLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rain has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Went here a couple weeks ago. Was super impressed by the classes. Josh is a really great instructor, walks around makes sure everyone has the technique down. Would recommend 👍👍👍
Graden Larcom2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Graden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Very grateful to have found this place! Super nice teachers that will go IN DEPTH if need be as well as taking any and every questions you have. With a variety of sports and price options its really hard to beat. The atmosphere you get here is unmatched and perfect for litterally any age, skill, or size!
Payton Contreras3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Payton has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
