Martial Arts Schools near Santee

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“The House of Discipline has been a blessing to me and my family. I started off enrolling my daughter in the evening class with Mr. De La Rosa. She hated it. She cried every night for about 2 weeks. So I then joined his early morning 8am women's workout class, to show my daughter it wasn't that bad. ??? The joke was on me beause Sensei as I call him KICKED MY BUTT!!! That class was SOOO hard, I found myself crying. I didn't show fear or tears during the class but in the car I would ask myself what I was doing. I would pray before class everyday and question why I came. But the more I went and the harder he pushed the more and more I became stronger in myself knowing that my body did not control me I controlled me. I reciprocated that to my daughter as well. After 2 weeks she was EXCITED to go to class. We started taking classes in July 2024. She has been consistent since July. We are in February 2025. I slacked in November and December, but I came back January 2025. It's been real but I would not have chosen a better place to work out. Mentally, physically, and supportively House of Discipline is the place. The staff is top tier. It's definitely A FAMILY. Sensei (Mr. Dela Rosa) is tight as my mom would say, but he's RIGHT. You don't want someone who you can walk over who is helping you work out, you want someone who will help you excel to the goal you have set . House of Discipline will help you reach your potential and beyond. I saw results in a month. Consistency is key. The program that is in place for the kids is definitely one that I have never seen before. My daughter is pushed to gain not only physical knowledge but common sense and thinking skills. I teach those things but to have someone else help push those skills is SOOOO important because the schools don't do that anymore. If you need a village House of Discipline is the VILLAGE. Thank you House of Discipline for the extension of FAMILY. ?“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“I Joined Family Karate In the Teen/Adult Classes From 7:00 - 8:00pm
The Teachers are Wonderful!
This Place is a 5 Star Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

“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.)“

“My daughter has been coming to this studio for almost a year. She loves it! Her mental and physical discipline has improved so much. Instead of not knowing how to harness her own strength, she's become more observant of her surroundings and precise with her movements. She also comes home tired from her Kung Fu class, which is wonderful because she has so much energy.
I also enjoy and respect the way Sifu speaks to the kids. His language, choice of words, and his guidance is something that kids need more of these days. I'm grateful for his knowledge and the way he shares that with the youth.
I highly recommend this studio for kids (or even young adults) who need focus, strength, discipline, wisdom, and just a fun way to exert the body.“

“Great teachers all around, had a great time. Offers great training and sometimes birthday events!“

“I recently had a birthday party for my son here. The instructors were amazing and all of our guests had a great time. Stacey was great in communicating with me behind the scenes. Hosting parties can be stressful but having it at Impact Martial Arts made it stress free!“

“Allied Gardens Tang Soo Do has been an incredible experience for our family. My 6-year-old daughter started just a couple of months ago and recently earned her orange belt — she absolutely loves it here! She also does ballet and gymnastics, and it’s amazing how Tang Soo Do complements those activities by building her strength, focus, and confidence.
Master Kenneth Purnell runs the program with tremendous skill and compassion — he has a true command of the class while meeting kids where they are. Master Patrick Marsch and Master Clare Marsch are also outstanding instructors and role models, showing patience and encouragement with every student. The balance of discipline, respect, and warmth at this studio is rare, and highly recommend it to any family looking for both excellent martial arts training and a positive, supportive community.“

“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.“

“Spent 6 years here and my son had a wonderful time. Master Min and Master Brown were patient, strict, and nurturing. Proud of him to say he’s a 3rd degree black belt from Champion TKD.“

“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.“

“All my kids just LOVE this particular studio. The couches are the best i have ever met.“

“One of the sharpest karate schools in Poway or SD overall, this one is excellent for both adults and kids. If you want to introduce your child to Karate, this is an excellent location to start because the students are impressive, quick and sharp. Very legitimate style that has its roots in Okinawa, Japan. Prestigious presence on the competitive scene, as seen by the numerous medals and trophies they have won and are proud to display. I did much research and came to the conclusion that this is the only place I would send my child.“