The coaches and team leaders are amazing! Kind, attentive, and genuinely care about every student. I love that my child gets to work with kids of all ages; his confidence has grown so much in such a safe and supportive space. They help kids build social-emotional skills, confidence, discipline, resilience, and beyond both in and out of class. Couldn’t recommend this place more!
weiping
Sep 2025
This is the best martial arts place I can imagine! The coaches’ lovely teaching makes work out such a fun experience for kids. What I love the most is the teaching here goes beyond physical training. It covers all the essential aspects of being an honest, upright, and responsible person with self-control. Highly recommend Swiftkick to any family who wants to give their kids a solid and healthy foundation physically and mentally.
Helen Liao
Sep 2025
My daughter and son have been doing classes for over 6 years. I really enjoy partnering with the coaches to challenge and encourage them. I’m really thankful for all the Swiftkick staff for making time to check on their progress. It’s not just self defense but also discipline in all areas of their lives.
Jennifer Fujimoto
Aug 2025
We have been with swiftkick for about 8 years and it has been an enjoyable experience. The classes are flexible and fits into our schedule well. The coaches are passionate and love to teach their skill to others. You can’t go wrong with Swiftkick!
Kelly Chen
Aug 2025
Olivia recently started forms and weapon on Saturday. She loves her classes and takes it very seriously. She’s been with Swiftkick martial arts since she was 6 years old, and she demonstrates her leadership skills at school. We love all the coaches, Coach Mike, Coach Chandler, Coach Laura, and everyone… they all very friendly, fun, and also firm with the kids. Olivia enjoyed her classes and we would recommend to all kids that are interested with martial arts.
Hassan Allam
Aug 2025
Incredible place to learn MMA! I've been attending for around 12 years now since I was a kid, and it's always a pleasure to go! the coaches are kind and connect with all the kids, teens, and adults to aid them in their training.
Tom Jones
Aug 2025
I enrolled my son at SwiftKick a couple of years ago and quickly saw improvements in his self-confidence and discipline, so I joined a few weeks later and am on a journey I never anticipated starting in my 40’s. Master Brian Cowell, the owner, has developed an exceptional martial arts program for kids and adults of all ages that merges the psychological with the physical. Coach Chandler, Coach Mike, and the other SwiftKick coaches have helped me and my son develop and improve our boxing, kicking, and grappling skills, all in an environment that balances fun and hard work. Whether you are just starting on your martial arts journey or have trained for years, SwiftKick Martial Arts is a great next step. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Lauren Van Mullem
Aug 2025
I've been going to SwiftfKick in Rancho Bernardo for a little over a year--after not having done any martial arts since high school (20+ years ago!)-- and I love it so much. Everyone is so welcoming, which is a good baseline. But how much the instructors care about their students blows my mind (I've been going to pilates for 3 years and I don't know if those instructors would even notice if I never came back). As a 40yo woman, I was a little worried that it would be too macho, or geared towards younger adults, or ask me to do things that would throw my back out (I tried kickboxing once and the music was too loud, my back went out, and I felt ancient). I didn't need to worry at all. If I need to go at my own pace, I can, and there is no shame. Just a ton of support, excellent instruction, and genuinely good humans (students and staff). I love this group so much I asked them to host a punching clinic at my baby shower! Yes, I'm 8 months pregnant and still going to class! It's a great workout, it's so fun, and I'm trying to get all of my friends to come too. I also really appreciate the practical aspect: I am genuinely learning effective self-defense that applies to real-world situations. My favorite part though: I always leave class feeling better about myself, about the world, about life, than when I came in.
Andrew Zuluaga
Jul 2025
My son has been a part of Swiftkick for a month now and I can’t begin to describe the transformation already he has shown. The coaches and staff are friendly, super informative knowledgeable, and to the point in all aspects of martial arts. Thank you guys!
David Goodwin
Jun 2025
We have been here for about seven (7) years, three days a week and all day Saturday. I can't speak highly enough, my daughter's teachers noticed near immediate improvement and she is far ahead of many of her classmates.
Abby C
The coaches and team leaders are amazing! Kind, attentive, and genuinely care about every student. I love that my child gets to work with kids of all ages; his confidence has grown so much in such a safe and supportive space. They help kids build social-emotional skills, confidence, discipline, resilience, and beyond both in and out of class. Couldn’t recommend this place more!
weiping
This is the best martial arts place I can imagine! The coaches’ lovely teaching makes work out such a fun experience for kids. What I love the most is the teaching here goes beyond physical training. It covers all the essential aspects of being an honest, upright, and responsible person with self-control. Highly recommend Swiftkick to any family who wants to give their kids a solid and healthy foundation physically and mentally.
Helen Liao
My daughter and son have been doing classes for over 6 years. I really enjoy partnering with the coaches to challenge and encourage them. I’m really thankful for all the Swiftkick staff for making time to check on their progress. It’s not just self defense but also discipline in all areas of their lives.
Jennifer Fujimoto
We have been with swiftkick for about 8 years and it has been an enjoyable experience. The classes are flexible and fits into our schedule well. The coaches are passionate and love to teach their skill to others. You can’t go wrong with Swiftkick!
Kelly Chen
Olivia recently started forms and weapon on Saturday. She loves her classes and takes it very seriously. She’s been with Swiftkick martial arts since she was 6 years old, and she demonstrates her leadership skills at school. We love all the coaches, Coach Mike, Coach Chandler, Coach Laura, and everyone… they all very friendly, fun, and also firm with the kids. Olivia enjoyed her classes and we would recommend to all kids that are interested with martial arts.
Hassan Allam
Incredible place to learn MMA! I've been attending for around 12 years now since I was a kid, and it's always a pleasure to go! the coaches are kind and connect with all the kids, teens, and adults to aid them in their training.
Tom Jones
I enrolled my son at SwiftKick a couple of years ago and quickly saw improvements in his self-confidence and discipline, so I joined a few weeks later and am on a journey I never anticipated starting in my 40’s. Master Brian Cowell, the owner, has developed an exceptional martial arts program for kids and adults of all ages that merges the psychological with the physical. Coach Chandler, Coach Mike, and the other SwiftKick coaches have helped me and my son develop and improve our boxing, kicking, and grappling skills, all in an environment that balances fun and hard work. Whether you are just starting on your martial arts journey or have trained for years, SwiftKick Martial Arts is a great next step. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Lauren Van Mullem
I've been going to SwiftfKick in Rancho Bernardo for a little over a year--after not having done any martial arts since high school (20+ years ago!)-- and I love it so much. Everyone is so welcoming, which is a good baseline. But how much the instructors care about their students blows my mind (I've been going to pilates for 3 years and I don't know if those instructors would even notice if I never came back). As a 40yo woman, I was a little worried that it would be too macho, or geared towards younger adults, or ask me to do things that would throw my back out (I tried kickboxing once and the music was too loud, my back went out, and I felt ancient). I didn't need to worry at all. If I need to go at my own pace, I can, and there is no shame. Just a ton of support, excellent instruction, and genuinely good humans (students and staff). I love this group so much I asked them to host a punching clinic at my baby shower! Yes, I'm 8 months pregnant and still going to class! It's a great workout, it's so fun, and I'm trying to get all of my friends to come too. I also really appreciate the practical aspect: I am genuinely learning effective self-defense that applies to real-world situations. My favorite part though: I always leave class feeling better about myself, about the world, about life, than when I came in.
Andrew Zuluaga
My son has been a part of Swiftkick for a month now and I can’t begin to describe the transformation already he has shown. The coaches and staff are friendly, super informative knowledgeable, and to the point in all aspects of martial arts. Thank you guys!
David Goodwin
We have been here for about seven (7) years, three days a week and all day Saturday. I can't speak highly enough, my daughter's teachers noticed near immediate improvement and she is far ahead of many of her classmates.