when the nineteen-year-old's original jui-jitsu club got too crazy (the owner's divorcing will do…read morethat to the experience), he went looking for a new spot to train and checked out several places before choosing MISSION GRAPPLING CLUB. they had just opened, and he immediately felt like this was his home gym. he has faithfully rolled there six days days a week and raves about the experience. not just as a great workout but a great learning experience was well. MISSION GRAPPLING is the perfect place to train for anyone from beginner to black belt. highly recommended.

Mission Grappling Club is new to the area, but the instruction here is top-notch. The owner and…read morehead instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and has a great way of explaining techniques so they actually make sense. Classes have a good flow--drilling, practicing, and rolling--so you leave feeling like you've made real progress. The atmosphere is welcoming, and everyone I've trained with so far has been respectful and supportive

My 2 boys started about a month ago and look forward to coming to NCT! Master Ali is very attentive…read moreand balances the needs of the different age groups in the class. He creates a friendly and disciplined learning environment and the other kids in the class are very encouraging. Overall very happy and would recommend!

Master Ali is very welcoming and made my three kids feel at ease. He encourages and corrects, stern…read morebut also fun. My 12 yr old son was not interested but after the first class he was 100% wanting to continue. My daughter and youngest all attend at the same time and makes my life easier. He has the older kids help the younger kids which is giving them responsibilities and accountability of their actions. Class is getting crowded and hope he opens a second time for young's, but overall happy. Very friendly and getting my once reluctant kids in shape.

So it's a nice enough facility, and the owner is legit and also very nice. That being said, they…read moreare geared to the small kids, like 5-7 at most. My daughter first discovered karate and this school at someone's birthday party, and wanted to join. She was almost 9 at the time. We gave it a year but here's our takeaways: 1) classes aren't enough about promotions. Advancing colored belts and stripes require certain skills and to perform those skills in front of the master. But little to no time in a given class is spent on those skills. They play. They have fun. They run around. Maybe 5 minutes per 40 Minute session is spent on promotable skills. And if your child dare take a test and fail, no help is given to improve, and retesting is like pulling teeth. (Note as we were leaving they changed testing to only once a month on a day we couldn't attend, so was our final straw for leaving the school). 2) membership is flexible, you pay one fee per month and go whenever you want. Which is kind of nice, but it makes class sizes fluctuate wildly from as few as 5 participants to as many as 40. And larger classes rarely have more than one instructor. Leading to organized chaos and back to point 1, No skills being taught or learned. 3) we joined because our daughter was being bullied at high tech (whole other story there, don't go!) and wanted to feel like she could defend herself, mostly against boys who were physically abusive. Maybe it comes later but self defense and acts which build confidence, in my opinion, weren't touched in an entire year of classes. Luckily we moved her to a new SMUSD school which actually had anti-bullying policies, and the problem went away. 4) on the bullying, it happens here too. Little cliques of 5, 6 or 7 year olds who have their purple belts, feel emboldened to pick on, trick, etc white belts. Those with stripes belittle those without, and the cycle continues for every step up. Would expect more from a karate studio. Probably related to a lack of supervision as noted in #2. 5) business is run like it's 1980. No online portal, no way to pay bills easily or setup recurring payments. Invoices are an envelope with an amount, receipts when given are handwritten and vague, cards are charged 3% convenience fee (even debit). School tries to host events, but unless you get the right flyer the right day you have no idea. No online presence, no socials, etc. Conclusion, if you have a 4-5 year old boy, and you want to go 5 times a week for cheap, and don't need a business with an online presence, this might be a good fit for you. Not really a good fit for anyone else if you ask me.

I wholeheartedly recommend Orion martial arts. Master Laura runs a tight ship with her classes but…read moreis very flexible with respect to scheduling for the parents. Our boys started in the special needs class and then moved into the mainstream classes after a few years. Our daughter joined as well and even achieved her black belt. It was an amazing experience for all 3 of them. They learned discipline and hard work but never felt intimidated in the classes. The instructors are all professional and helpful. I can honestly say that it was a healthy and productive environment for all of the students.

My family has been going here for 2.5 years. The instructors are amazing. Very knowledgeable and…read moremotivating. I 100% recommend White Dragon. Parking is always easy. Instructors are approachable. Classes are offered at a variety of times throughout the week.

We enrolled our kids here about few months ago and have been very happy with the experience they…read morehave provided my two littles... 6 year old girl and 4 year old boy . All staff are very friendly and we love Mr. Bay as their personal instructor! He is AWESOME!!! Highly recommend if looking for extra curricular activity for the littles!!!

The best studio there is! All the staff is amazing and so patient and kind. They treat you like…read morefamily and our kids love being there and all the activities!

East west MMA they are amazing and friendly and my son loves this place!! my son learn a lot from…read morethem so

My son (Raydon) trained here pretty much everyday. He couldn't get enough of it. He loved training…read morehere. Professor and the rest of the coaches were phenomenal. 2022-2025.

I am in my mid-thirties and joined this academy about three months ago with no jiu jitsu or martial…read morearts experience. Naturally, I was afraid and unsure of what to expect. If you are in the Escondido area you have to check this place out, my only regret is not starting years ago!! There is a great energy coming from the mats and it all starts with the owner/professor Michael and the other experienced students. I have been welcomed and encouraged with a friendly, positive atmosphere even though this a "no frills" style of jiu jitsu. I feel that even when class is full, I still get the instruction and attention I need as a newer white belt. Safety and cleanliness are top priorities at this gym which was very important to me. The pricing is incredibly reasonable and there has been no pressure for sales or any other extra stuff most gyms try to stick you into buying. If you have any interest in jiu jitsu do your future self a favor and come check out a free week trial at this place and start your jiu jitsu journey today!!

This is a traditional Tae Kwon Do studio. If you want to learn from the best come here. Grand…read moreMaster Chun is a 9th Dan and has been teaching for over fifty years. If you want to learn Tae Kwon Do and pay for stripes and not really prefect your technique then go elsewhere. If you want to be the best and learn on a family setting then check out Grand Master Chun. If you want a flashy studio go elsewhere.

Been taking my son here for over 3 years. Very traditional class with emphasis on perfection vs…read morejust kicking butts. Grand master Chun loves working with kids. Little strict but if you are going to do something. Do it right. Before here we went to another place in escondido. Cost about twice as much and the class sizes are triple the size. No personal help.

I was a member of Aikido of Escondido years ago and we pleased with the the manner of the Sensei…read more I am now limited in ability to throw and roll like I used to. I am interested in learning if there are "weapons" classes as that might be a way for me to return to the mat and work on movement, balance and strength (to work within my current abilities @73. Regarding recommendations I have attend a number of dojos and found Sensei Kevin to be less "martial" and more "artist" (non -aggressive, safety and cooperation oriented, I never left class with my wrists in pain like I had from other more aggressive dojos. I found AofE a great place for me to learn and feel safe.

Having come from another Aikido Dojo I watched several classes at the Aikido of Escondido Dojo…read morebefore joining. Now after several months as a member I can say that I made a good choice. From the first time I went to look into the dojo I was approached in a friendly manner and right away made to feel welcome. Since joining I have found every one to be interested in knowing your name and eagerly welcoming you to participate in the classes. Sensei Kelleher has a professional and approachable teaching style where he is able to demonstrate techniques and communicate instructions well. Sensei is an expert in Aikido who also hosts an awareness of other Martial Arts where he can easily differentiate Aikido from them. Sensei and all the instructors are very safety conscious and always aware of the student's abilities and progress. I like the fact that Aikido is a martial art of body and mind where you not only get a good work out, discipline and traditions are an important part of the training. In this dojo these qualities are integrated into the dojo culture in such a way to help you develop as a person as well as someone who practices Aikido. For me the Aikido of Escondido Dojo is a great place to learn and practice Aikido. ~Brett