Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in San Diego, CA

“One minute he'll be throwing humor into the mix and cracking jokes, the next he'll be calling me out when I'm not doing something right and will continue to call me out until I get it right or until he comes over and shows me the correct stance, comb...”

“As both a student and parent there isn't anyone I would rather have or trust more, to teach my children the art of Tang Soo Do, than Grand Master Laura Gomez.”

“This is not a gym to go to and get some line about membership and amenities, ultimately getting upselled into a premium package that has no true meaning but that of collecting dues, without investment into the customer.”

“Incredibly grateful to the coaches and the whole staff who make everyone feel welcome and a part of the swiftkick family, and help them break through ceilings of what they think is possible.”

“What makes the Atos BJJ dojo great isn't just the fact that it is where World Champions come to further train and evolve the sport, but it also has a great community that are welcoming and inclusive to newcomers such as myself.”

“As a parent, I wanted my just turned 18-year-old, to have the skills and situational awareness to not only protect herself should the need arise, but more importantly to know how to avoid risky or dangerous situations in the first place.”

“The knowledge I have gained has allowed me to apply what I have learned to not just a few altercations here and there, but also how I think about situations, and interacting with others from a misunderstanding, co-workers, to how I interact with my o...”

“I tend to get a little stressed/anxious lifting in bigger gyms and this is a great way to build confidence with your lifts and push your limits with support from someone who can provide technical feedback and support.”

“They take the time to demonstrate a move or concept numerous times then have us do it while walking around ensuring we are doing it correctly and even going back to show us a few tips we may have missed.”

“It was done in increasing stages of closeness to allow the attendees to really gain confidence in practicing a real situation for using bodies in different to positions to get clear of the situation.”

“What's also really nice is that In addition to BJJ they offer other fun but intense martial arts based classes (like Muay Thai) and self defense seminars, as well as functional training.”

“This is home not only to some of the most innovative techniques in jiu-jitsu history, it is a laboratory where techniques that the world hasn't seen yet are being made and recombined on a daily basis.”

“We tried it out today, my 2yr old son loved it but we'll be sticking and can't wait to try out the diaper dragons because he's just all over the place in the tiny tigers class😅 which is for at least 3+years old lol...”

“Further, the staff/coaches as a whole including Ash and all the other coaches provides such a healthy environment not about egos, but about learning and checking all egos at the door so students of all levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced al...”

“My kids are excelling in their coordination and physical strength and developing in leaps and bounds with their characters (coming out of their shell or learning to regulate their active bodies/minds).”

“If you want to become the best version of yourself through martial arts, functional strength + conditioning, movement awareness, and surrounding yourself with a great family orientated community of positive people..”

“Eduardo Telles and Team Nine-nine open mat has welcomed me with open arms and when it comes to bjjf he gives me the knowledge and confidence to compete at a elevated level.”

“There is a really great sense of community between the staff, students, & parents - it's a very encouraging & warm environment to learn/ train/ practice martial arts!”