Martial Arts Schools near National City

“This is a great school to learn Modern Arnis, a Filipino Martial Art. Grandmaster and the instructors are fun and knowleable. The environment is family friendly and they welcome you with open arms. I highly recommend. Its also a great way to get in shape and learn self-defense on multiple fronts. Give them a try.“

“I went to this try out this class for women’s self defense for the first time and I feel that I left with a lot of new knowledge. And this gave me the opportunity to open my eyes into the reality and the dangers that women face in the world and the importance of self defense. I absolutely loved this and I would definitely take some classes here! 10/10 !!!!!!“

“I’ve been in karate since I was 4 years old. I’ve learned many self defense mechanisms and have fun doing it. Sifu is a great instructor. He is patient, and willing to learn from others.“

“I went to a practice this morning led by the leader and attended by members of the San Diego Peninsula Dojo. Participants came from across 11 SKA dojos in Southern California. This practice focused on jiyu kumite (free sparring), and Erik brought his many years of expertise and experience to lead a strong, spirited practice for all levels, helping all of us to hone our skills and mentality. Can't wait for the next opportunity!“

“My son has been with BDMA for a year now. He initially started when he was 5 as a shy, easy to get intimidated child. I can see his progress with his personality, although we're still working on his confidence and listening skills, we all know it doesn't change that fast with kids and all kids are different. He started with just doing their MMA classes but then all of a sudden he asked his dad that he wanted to try their jiu jitsu, and from then on, he's been doing jiu jitsu also. I like the unlimited classes of this school. All of their teachers/sensei are very good with kids and are strict (they have to be). To be honest with everyone I had my son try other martial arts school specifically the ones with Muay Thai before finding this place, and I'm glad we did.“

“I wish that we had started our TKD journey at this school!My family of 4 had been practicing Taekwondo for several years at a different school. When COVID happened that school closed. My husband and I were both Red Belts and my ages 13 and 9 years were Green Belts and we wanted to continue practicing. We visited a few schools but they didn’t feel right. My friend encouraged me to try her school. I hesitated because I didn’t want to drive to IB to practice. We visited Pan Am Taekwondo Academy and met Grandmaster Kim, I knew immediately that we had found our new TKD home. Grandmaster Kim is so great with kids. Mine didn’t love Taekwondo before, but they do now and work hard toward their goals. It’s a great school for kids, teens, adults, or the whole family! Someone coming in at a beginner level will learn TKD the right way the 1st time.“

“Our Experience has been one of Respect and Welcoming! I wish I could give them (HoD) 10 stars.1st- In the past We tried to enroll our kid in swimming lessons, we made it clear about his special need, and ended up dropping them, because they would berate my child and made us feel unwelcome.2nd- we tired gymnastics at the YMCA , and the instructor would get flustered and would act exasperated towards our child. In my opinion she did not have the patience, character, experience and or presence of mind to engage or deal with little kids.(3 to 5 y/olds) and finally3rd- we are currently here at the House of Discipline. I can honestly say that we could not have made a better choice. We came for a trial class and immediately my son could feel the vibe and the energy. He loves it, we love it. Let me point out that we didn't even mention about his special need, but they completely embraced him for whom he is. They engage him, respect him, redirect him and guide him as needed. Let me just say that my son can be stubborn when it comes to his attention span. He tends to focus or disengage very much at a whim. he follows his own pace. There has been many moments where we keep thinking "this is it, they're gonna hate us, they're gonna be done with us, they're gonna tell us he can't come to class" but each and every one of those moments I'm proved wrong, by their generous empathic patient approach. They are teaching him to control his body and to focus his mind. I highly recommend HOD to any parent that is looking for a fun wholesome and consistent activity for their kids. Very well worth it. You'll immediately see positive changes in your mini me. Thanks to every one at HOD, especially Miss Evelyn, and Miss Star!“

“Amazing facility and top notch instruction! Professor Julio is extremely knowledgeable and one of San Diego’s best black belts! Professor Julio also is an amazing kids instructor boasting one of the best kids programs in east county.“

“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.“

“Great School. Great learning experience for my daughter. She's learned so much not only skills wise but behavior and mental abilities as well. She's learned to be more self disciplined and I'm very thankful she has had and continues to have good experiences from Judo here at this Dojo.“

“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 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.“

“This dojo actually embodies the spirit of connection and openness I would love to see more of in the Aikido community. The different styles taught by each instructor blends together in a holistic and actually functional way that gives the training profound meaning.“

“This taekwondo school offers great self defense training. The classes not only enhance our family bonds but also provide a shared activity for us. I highly recommend this place.“

“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 studied the art with master david chaanine and I have never forgotten what he taught me.thank you for my black belt“

“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.“

“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!“

“This place has great skills and real defense techniques for kids to grow up with, the teachers pay attention to each child too and are kind“

“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.“

“This is a great school to learn taekwondo. Master Torres is not only teaching the students martial arts but also is creating a community. He is a great master and role model. I very much recommend it!“

“My teenage son started a couple of weeks ago and was absolutely hooked from day one!!! He's like "mom, I don't need to keep trying this out, I want to sign up now!!" **They do a 2 week trial so there's nothing to lose and so much to gain!** Master Chaz is a great mentor to the kids, teaching them history, technique, and respect for the art and sport of Eskrima. What my son likes most about the class is the variety (no class is exactly the same) and that Master Chaz is patient (he isn't mean like my son's experienced at other dojo's), treats everyone like family (aka "Ohana" in Hawaiian) and it's lots of fun (work hard, play hard!). Highly encourage for anyone and everyone. Class prices are competitive and affordable (unlike what I was paying in the past for comparable kids classes). I am looking forward to trying the adult class when my schedule frees up!“

“Coach Daymon is one of a kind in a very positive way. He mixes in discipline and humor in an uncanny way that makes you comfortable from the moment you meet him. Really a great experience“

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

“I have been bringing my kids here for 2 years now. I love that it is traditional karate and not just self defense or MMA. The monthly cost is more than reasonable and is on a pay-as-you-go basis. No long contracts, overcharging or automatic deductions here, just honest, up front pricing for a quality education. This is a female run dojo, so girls and boys can feel comfortable learning karate here.I see the results my kids are receiving like discipline, confidence and self defense. They are even learning Japanese language in their class! I highly recommend this place! Do your research like I did and you will find that this is the best place for you or your children to learn karate.“