Martial Arts Schools near La Mesa

“Sifu Mario is amazing. You can tell he really cares for the kids and wants them to succeed. My son loves coming to 5 Elements.“

“I moved to Vegas and am STRUGGLING to find a gym that comes close to what Outliers provides. From the Judo to the self-defense classes, and of course the BJJ. This community is for everyone, and the family owned gym makes respect, joy, and safety their highest priorities. Truly an Outlier in the community.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I attended a couple different classes there and everyone was very kind, welcoming, and supportive. It is always hard being the new guy anywhere but they for sure welcomed me, started slow and made me feel like I belonged there.“

“We can’t say enough good things about Legendary Martial Arts. The owner and team are doing an incredible job building a strong community while running a truly top-notch Taekwondo program led by an incredible team.

We’ve been attending classes for just over a month, and it has already become a second home for our six-year-old son. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and structured, and they genuinely care about each child’s confidence, discipline, and growth.

If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend coming in to take your first class for free — you’ll quickly see why this place stands out.“

“Started taking my little girl to Limalama DKS and I am very happy with my decision. I drive all the way south from work to bring my daughter here all the way back just so that she can have the Dearie experience. Worth the drive!“

“As a student that has been through the transfer of ownership. Grand Master Yoon has been great, but he always makes sure that people have fun but also makes sure to keep us professional. They make sure you feel confidence and they train your endurance and flexibility. All around versatile. (Teaches a little bit of self defense in the grappling field.)“

“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.“

“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!“

“After combing through many studios attempting to locate the right fit for my kids schedule and instruction, we found that Blue Dragons or now known as The American Combat Academy was it. No other studio we visited with was offering what this one can; Classes six days a week, multiple disciplines, adult and youth classes, and a smaller more intimate class training environment. Professor Tony and his master instructors are true professionals to thier craft. I have entrusted them for over two years now and I will never regret the decision I made to enroll both my daughter and son. They both have flourished under the leadership of this studio. They have made life long friendships and have made tremendous strides in learning both the arts of Taekwondo and Jui Jitsu. Both of my children regularly compete in Jui Jitsu competitions nationally. They have been recognized as State and World Jui Jitsu champions, all thanks to Professor Tony and his amazing staff of instructors. This is the place! Don't waist anymore time or money anywhere else, come in and check it out. Your kids will thank you later!“

“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.“

“Best team in the world? Atos gave me everything I have and I’m so so grateful for that.“

“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 ?❤️“

“Highly recommend this gym! My autistic son has thrived here and the coaches are so friendly and assertive at the same time creating a great learning environment for all kids with and without special learning differences. We have made great long lasting friendships with other parents as well. Overall just an amazing community of fighters who truly care❤️“

“My daughter has been attending for almost two months now, and the teacher is absolutely amazing. The helpers are wonderful too! My daughter is very shy, but they’ve really worked with her to make her feel comfortable in class. She doesn’t talk much during lessons, but she keeps up well. When she needs extra help, the teacher takes the time to work with her during or after class.

Even with a class full of students, he’s incredibly patient and clearly passionate about his work. The only thing I wish is that the kids could practice their techniques more with each other, but overall, the classes are fantastic!“

“Words can't describe the level of teaching and discipline that taught and learned.“

“This is home. The gym is great. The vibe is great. The instructors are top notch and world class. After trying many gyms in SD this was the place we settled. Great kids and woman’s programs. 10 out of 10 would recommend“

“Coming to Extreme power gym has been such a fulfilling experience. I moved to the area recently and was hopeful to find a good gym, what I found at Extreme Power is a not just a gym but a school, a teacher of true Muay Thai, a community of students who are welcoming and kind and present as true martial artist. I love seeing younger students learning this art. Ahjan Rueben is everything I want in a teacher/instructor. At extreme power gym, I’ve noticed that it’s not about fighting it’s about self development. If you’re looking for good training, you find it here, if you’re looking for good sparring, you’ll find it here. His students are all well trained and respectful, and that is the number one sign of a place you’ll want to be a part of. Extreme Power and Ahjan Rueben check all the right boxes for a solid environment to develop.“

“San Diego Fight Club is an amazing place to train. The level of skill from the instructors is unmatched, the camaraderie between the students is amazing, and quality of instruction is outstanding. Whether you want to training strictly in BJJ or you are looking to round out your arsenal with striking technique like boxing and kickboxing, this is the club to join.“

“My son, who has ADHD and is on the spectrum, has been attending White Dragon for about seven years. After taking about a year off, he realized how much he missed it and chose to return. Mr. Espinoza and Mr. Truong have been wonderful with him—patient, supportive, and encouraging. We would highly recommend White Dragon; everyone there truly feels like family.“

“My kid really likes KickForce. Goes there with interest and likes to practice at home. I love their approach with focus on different strengths kids can work on and challenges kids face at school or home providing correct skills to become more resilient.“

“Great coach for the little ones. I been through three different schools of jiujitsu in Chula Vista and never seen this type of connection and understanding between professor and student.“

“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.“