Martial Arts Schools in San Diego

“Very family oriented with a lot more to offer than what you would expect. Highly recommend for those who are wanting a sense of community and support with you martial arts journey. Definitely authentic training and not for someone who wants to rush and just learn it all fast.“

“My son(8yrs old) has been practicing jiu jitsu just under a year and I've seen his attitude, self confidence , and over all his behavior vastly improve. The coaches are great the staff is awesome, and it is one of the better decisions to enroll my son in here I've done in my life.“

“Julio is an excellent instructor and offers a safe clean and friendly training environment.“

“I had the privilege to be taken into the family here. The sensei is very humble and sincere and will guide you just like a father would. He and his students have many gold medals and have a passion for Judo. The scent, design, and sensei of the place, all come together to provide an authentic Japanese Judo education. I felt like I was in an upcoming champion story. I would keep coming, only that I am putting my full focus on becoming a monk right now, but I wish all the luck and prayers for this place. Thank you ?❤️“

“I love this place. I found myself coming here almost every day.
The atmosphere is super welcoming and focused on improvement. My son and I train at the same time which is both fun and convenient for us.

The coaches are true professionals, providing excellent advice where needed, and following a carefully crafted training program.
I primarily focus on Boxing, but I also went to the Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA classes and they're all great classes which I'd definitely recommend.“

“Sifu Jeremiah teaches real, effective, quality martial arts. He is extremely knowledgeable, talented and a terrific instructor. Glad to have found this school. Highly recommend!“

“Had an amazing experience at this martial arts school! The instructors are knowledgeable and patient, and the facilities are top-notch. Highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their martial arts skills.“

“Experienced and dedicated instructors teach traditional Shotokan karate at this dojo of Shotokan Karate of America. Dojo members have different backgrounds and skill levels, but all share an honest attitude, strong mentality, and a desire to learn and understand their martial art.

I was looking for a new karate dojo in 2009 after moving to the U.S. and having taken a break from practice for several years. At this dojo I immediately found a new home, new friends, new motivation, and a journey that is continuing to this day.

If you're thinking about trying karate or trying a new dojo, I highly recommend visiting San Diego Peninsula Shotokan Karate Dojo. You will not be disappointed.“

“Sam is a great teacher! My son has really enjoyed his tkd classes here. He has felt well supported, learned to defend himself and has developed more self-confidence.“

“I can't say enough wonderful things about CMA! Our son and daughter love coming here and have learned so much already! They are not only learning the martial arts skills but also valuable life lessons about respect, focus, and discipline. They have both gained a lot of self confidence as well. We are so grateful to their Masters and the positive atmosphere that CMA embodies!“

“Master Kim and the instructors at World Taekwondo Academy are knowledgeable, skilled, and respectful. There is a community that is fostered between the students. Whether you aim for your kids to learn martial arts to build self confidence and life skills -- or if you are an adult who practices -- I can confidently recommend Master Kim and the World Taekwondo Academy. It's been a great experience for me!“

“Been sending my 3 kids ages 4, 6, 8 here for 3 years almost. Very pleased with their progression and with the staff and teachers here. Very professional and knowledgeable.“

“Thank you, Grandmaster Bill Helm & students, for allowing me to experience the Chen style of Tai Chi during my short stay in San Diego . I would recommend this school to anyone interested in Chen Tai Chi. Health & Longevity to you all.“

“Frank (the sensei) has been an amazing instructor for my son. he is teaches discipline, perseverance, and respect. it has been an amazing learning journey for my son and me as part of this journey of karate. highly recommended“

“My 10 year old son enjoys the activity and training. His friends also attend training. Master Tony is great with kids.“

“LOVE this establishment, highly recommend!PROs: Hands down the best choice for martial arts for kids in the area. Master Kenny and his colleagues are true professionals. They have the knowledge and attitude to keep kids attention non-stop while instilling the tenants of Tang Soo Do. My kid loves going to class and it's quite a show to watch. No matter the skill level, they give every child the same amount of attention, discipline, and respect. The very flexible class schedule is also supportive of family schedules. Looking forward to staying here for years to come!CONs: Parking is tough but otherwise this place rocks!“

“I started training at sunset cliffs aikido when I was 7 years old I remember my mom or grandma taking me“

“San Diego Aikikai has been the institution to represent traditional Japanese style teaching of Aikido in San Diego. Aikido is a martial art and as such has a martial approach in it's philosophy, but one of the tenets is to seek ways to avoid conflict. This dojo and the instructors associated with it represent that philosophy as passed down from our principal instructors.“

“Great experience and phenomenal customer service! I had to call to get pricing information and the training was consistent compared to what I would expect.“

“I started my kids here 3 months ago ths ago after their coach of 7 years moved out of state. Everyone at Alliance has been super friendly, inviting and professional. The gym is clean and convenient. All of the coaches are awesome and have been invested in all the kids development. We've been very happy here, and I would recommend it to anyone.“

“Master Aguilar and his team are a pleasure to work with and would definitely recommend to friends and family“

“I am a masters 3 hobbyist BJJ practitioner. I have visited Atos headquarters twice and have always received a very warm welcome. The professors are well known figures in the jiu jitsu world. All of them have been super kind, patient and welcoming to me. Being an older hobbyist, my skills are nowhere close to the people I got to roll with at Atos, but everyone was friendly and provided invaluable feedback on my techniques. I would highly recommend people of all skill levels to try out classes at Atos. You will have a great experience, I guarantee it. I look forward to visiting again.“

“Such a fun and holistic experience for my son! He’s benefiting from goal setting at home, learning the tenets, which teaches him to be a good human and the discipline and perseverance he’s practicing within the classes have been outstanding to watch him take on.“

“I thought about it and I am coming back to family karate please contact Evette morneau“