We signed our daughter up for a trial lesson and she loved it!…read more Was worried the class might be a little too fast paced for her as she appeared to be the youngest in the group (3.5) but she kept up well enough to not be discouraged and the instructors were attentive to give her additional support whenever she appeared lost or confused. We're excited to bring her back for regular lessons. Great location, and classes take place in a very clean and open facility.

i am officially a member of Church's Martial Arts...my son started the trend, then my husband…read morejoined...and after you are paying for 2 people...the rest of the household can train for no additional fees!! SWEET! so my daughter has had a rough time deciding what she wants to do...soccer, baseball, ballet, gymnastics...so...why not get her started in Tae Kwon do??? She agreed to do it on the condition that I do it with her....well, if you know me, i am anything but athletic. To me exercising is going dancing with my friends in Hillcrest, where i probably take in more calories than i burn. But part of being a good Mom is encouraging my children and being a good example, so I agreed to join with my baby girl. Although I feel like a bit of a fool out there...all the 5 years olds are doing better than me...I am so happy (don't tell anyone) that I am working out with Master Church. Master Church and his wife Trish are so incredibly sweet and nurturing. Not only are they like that with all the children, they are treating me...the clumsy adult with the same attention. Thank you guys...it means alot to me =) i really hope my kiddos stick with this forever...and hopefully I get the hang of it soon. oh ya ladies...and it is a really good workout!!!

My girlfriend and I stopped by their open mat while visiting from LA and we're super happy we did…read more Everyone was welcoming and gracious, and the training was very high level. No egos, despite there being world champions in the room. Nothing but respect. Definitely stop by if you're in the area! We'll be back next time we're in SD.

We came to visit San Diego from LA and visited the gym. Wow. What a great environment to train…read moreJiu-Jitsu! Everyone was so warm, welcoming and just so kind. Good energy! Met such down to earth and respectful people. Open mat was so fun! Thank you so much for allowing us to train with you all! Also very clean and well kept gym! Osss!

I am so happy I let my daughter give this a try! She will definitely be going back. Not only will…read morethis help you grow self confidence, self esteem, but also strength and knowledge on how to defend yourself if you ever need to. The class was amazing, the way it was taught was perfect and I think this class can help all ages

Full Potential Martial Arts Academy has such a welcoming atmosphere. From my first visit I have…read morefelt at ease thanks to the supportive members and teacher.everyone is eager to help each other improve, creating a strong sense of community. The space is warm and inviting, making it a great place to train. Overall, I'd give it a 5 out of 5--definitely worth checking out!

I have been very impressed by the energy, thought and organization that Mark Pattison has put into…read moreCMA. It's a very well run group that allows students to progress as quickly as they want to, giving great flexibility in the schedule and frequency of sessions they can take per week. The quality of the instruction is awesome and rigor, discipline and also respect and humor are emphasized. Really resonated with my son. In addition the waiting area serves as a great meeting place for parents in the community and allows us to see what the students are doing and to talk to the instructors and other parents. Really happy with our decision to join. Thank you Mark and team!

We are so grateful we found CMA Carmel Valley. The Masters do such a great job helping the kids…read moreperfect their skills and advance along. Our son and daughter are not only learning the martial arts skills, but having fun doing so! They are also learning valuable life lessons of respect to others, self-discipline and self-confidence. Highly Recommend CMA Carmel Valley to anyone wanting to learn martial arts.

Sensei Jason changed the name of his studio and moved locations, so I am moving my previous review…read morehere. I attended Jason's Women's self defense class for about four years. Its a great environment to learn self defense strategies while getting an amazing work out. And hitting a punching bag as hard as you can is just plain fun. Crescent kicks are my fav. I always felt like I was learning new things and challenging my body. Tackling floor bags and whaling on them never gets old. Sensei Jason is a great guy who pushes you just hard enough to make sure you are challenging yourself but at the same time makes sure you arent going to get hurt. He is stern but also caring. These classes are great for coordination, balance, and keeping your brain alert. This is a great alternative for someone like me who finds it hard to keep a regular work out schedule since I get bored so easily. I only wish he offered the self defense classes more than once a week! While I hope I never have to use the self defense skills I have learned from Jason, it means a lot to me that I have the training. I can live my life with confidence and self respect knowing I have the tools to defend myself from people much larger and stronger than myself. My boyfriend also took the Kempo classes with Jason and received his black belt. It helped him get into great shape and greatly improved his hand eye coordination. When we first started dating I didnt think he had an athletic bone in his body, and now I am constantly surprised and impressed at how much better he is at things like catching a football and throwing a frisbee. When we moved away he was really sad to lose Sensei Jason, and he has not been able to find any instructor in the two other states we have lived in anywhere close to his caliber. San Diego is lucky to have an instructor like Sensei Jason and we both miss our classes dearly.

Fantastic Martial Arts Instruction…read more My son has attended martial arts classes with Sensei Jason for over four years. Jason creates a sense of community in the dojo and he truly is invested in the character and physical development of his students. He is no pushover and he demands both respect and grit. He holds each student fully accountable for their actions, words and effort. He also knows that the hard work needs to be balanced with play as well. Jason's flexibility in moving to zoom classes as soon as Covid hit was a lifesaver for our family. The thrice weekly classes provided a routine, social outlet and a phenomenal workout for our now screen-based son. He would end each of his sessions smiling, breathing hard and drenched in sweat. Jason now holds outdoor Saturday classes which again is exactly what our son needed. I know Jason is eager to return to the dojo when it is safe to do so. My son says, "I LOVE doing martial arts with Sensei Jason. It is so fun because it's sort of in between work and play. It improves on your mental strength and physical strength. You learn so much and for me I feel it improves on my confidence. I would highly recommend it."

We go here for karate classes and love it here! They teach great values and skills on top of karate…read moreskills and self defense. In addition, we just had our first birthday party here. It was amazing fun! Sensei Joey, Ethan and Aidan took care of pretty much everything with the exception of providing food. My son said that it was his most favorite day ever, and he is not one to easy impress! My children slept until 8 am the next day so that shows it was a success. If you are in need of a venue that provides supervision and all the activities you could possibly need to tire out your children so that the birthday kid is smiling straight for 2 hours, then look no further.

Im writing this review not about the classes themselves but about the behavior of parents and the…read moreresponse from the owner. Two weeks ago the parking lot was packed and one male in a truck felt a parking spot was taken from him and in response started charging his car at the other car, getting out to yell at the other driver, using his car to block the other driver in, and laying on the horn all while endagering families picking up their children from the preschool and other classes. After witnessing him get out of his car and walk his son into class here I reached out to the owner to let her know how parents were represnting their studio since they claim to teach anti-bully themes. Upon initially speaking to Lori I felt that they would handle the situation and at the very least send an email to parents of that class reminding them to watch how they behave. Lori had asked me to send her the picture of the male driver's car license but responded that they don't know the cars the parents drive and there wasn't anything they could do. Today that same driver began agressively trying to back into me and honk at me then began to film me from his car when I was parking. I attempted to talk to the Sensi who was between classes and was very dismissed. I attempted to call Lori again but got voicemail so I texted her a photo of the male so she would know which parent but was told she couldn't do anything. I attempted to let the business handle their parents but because there is nothing theg can do I feel it is important other potential parents be aware of the type of parents that attent these classes, behaviors that are being taught as okay, and the lack of care from the business. Not only are their children attending these classes and in thr parking lot with their agressive parent, their is a daycare full of small children at risk by this mans continued agressive behavior while behind a wheel.

Master Kim and the instructors at World Taekwondo Academy are knowledgeable, skilled, and…read morerespectful. There is a community that is fostered between the students. Whether you aim for your kids to learn martial arts to build self confidence and life skills -- or if you are an adult who practices -- I can confidently recommend Master Kim and the World Taekwondo Academy. It's been a great experience for me!

This place is amazing Master Kim is a amazing instructor and I highly recommend. This is the best…read moreplace in San Diego!!

Golden Dragon: Fun, Focus, and Futures…read more Golden Dragon is more than just after-school care. It has a powerful and intentional mission to promote strength, discipline and confidence. As an educator, I can attest that the facility offers a truly fun place to learn. The discipline of Wushu sharpens the mind for schoolwork. Cultural activities build strong, good character. This school inspires big dreams: it gives students the physical confidence and intellectual tools needed to thrive. It is an honor to belong to this great community. -- Mariam Ahmed, Educator

Excellent program! Kind people and students are interested in learning! if you are able to bring…read moreyour children to this afterschool program, I highly recommend it!

Brought my twin six-year-old boys here. Wow! What an incredible place!…read moreWe went to a class that taught my kids had to deal with kids who are bullies! Left feeling like my kids are gonna be safer in this world. Can't wait to go back for more!

I am newer to the BJJ community and I started my journey here at this school. At first I was just a…read moremom on the side lines but the community is so friendly and inviting that I felt comfortable trying it out for myself (a little hesitant at almost 40). Best decision I made. The professors are outstanding, the coaches are amazing, and my teammates/drilling partners are super friendly. This whole community they have built is invested in your journey and are ready and willing to assist in any way. A huge plus - the women's community is strong! Come check this school out - you definitely won't regret it. Kiddo Review- 5 year old says she'd give it a 100/100. 4 year old said she wants to do jiu jitsu everyday. As the mom, I've seen the kiddo class grow. The professors and coaches are super approachable and incredible with the kiddos. My 5 year old asked Prof. Amit if he'd train her to compete! That is kind of approachability this school has. If you have a kiddo looking - please check this school out! Let your jiu jitsu journey begin here - we are waiting to welcome you!

Beautiful, well maintained and clean, love the aquatics class. Showers are nice, they provide…read moretowels and soap and it's just a beautiful grounds.

I came with two guests who had previously been on my membership, and I am the primary member. Even…read moreso, we were required to drive all the way home to get their IDs. I'm not sure why their membership history couldn't be verified. Derek was not helpful, and the overall lack of customer service, combined with the dirty amenities, was extremely disappointing. The front desk staff always seems frazzled, and unfortunately, this experience has me seriously reconsidering whether I will renew my membership. As a member, I shouldn't feel like I'm being met with confrontation when simply trying to use the club.