My daughter loves it! We did the summer session to try it out. Master Jon was great with the kids and a great instructor. She learned so much in such a short time! We are definitely continuing into the fall! read more

I was actually encouraged to try eskrima from a friend who is a Doce Pares Esrkima practitioner for almost 10 years (and counting!) but never had the time to give it a try. I've always known that eskrima is one of the best self defense martial arts to learn. However, after jumping onto other activities and family, my interest to do so began to fall off the wayside. My love for the Martial Art of eskrima was rejuvenated again by this same good friend of mine after he shared the news that his team - Doce Pares/San Diego was expanding their martial art school to the South Bay area (Doce Pares/South Bay/Bonita)...I couldn't believe it because I always wanted to give it a try but it was a bit too far for me to train regularly. Now that they have a new school only 10 minutes away from home - there was no excuse for me not to give it a go! The opportunity to train in eskrima presented itself at the perfect time for me as I was injured from another martial art and missed the camaraderie and family that training martial arts brings. Not only that but learning any martial art for self defense first - should always be your reason to learn any form of martial arts to begin with. So I jumped on the opportunity to give it a 2 week trial and have been training at Doce Pares Bonita since the school had opened in February of this year. Instructor Guro Jon and Guro Howie are well versed and very articulate in their instruction; this is something that is a must for me to learn anything #1. The Instructors must be knowledgeable and patient enough to teach - and they do this quite effortlessly and effectively! Don't take it from me, come join a class and see for yourself first hand. They follow curriculum and as you progress you will see how everything come together as time goes by and it's a beautiful thing when things start making sense. Doce Pares is well renowned nationally and internationally. Look them up on YouTube, Google them or even follow them on social media - they are everywhere! This local Doce Pares chapter have been on local news stations as well. To finally have a school within my area has been great for me. They compete and also participate in demos if that is something that may interest you. So far I've been able to participate in 3 demos one being on the big stage at Petco Park at a recent Filipino Heritage event during a Padres Game! I was not one that liked to do stuff like that but I actually enjoyed the experience and did 2 more after that! Hope to do more in the near future if the opportunity presents itself. :) Again, whether its for self defense, self improvement, stay active, develop self confidence or just a desire to learn something new - come see us at Bonita and try Doce Pares Eskrima for yourself. Guro Jon (Lead Instructor) is a great teacher and will make your eskrima experience an enjoyable one. He covers details in his instruction to make it easy to understand and apply. The higher ranked students are very helpful and supportive... with no egos to worry about here. And most of all - it's a non hostile learning environment for ALL AGES. There are kids as well as adult classes to choose from. The gym has mirrors, it's well ventilated and clean. Everyone is in Doce Pares approved gi (or uniforms) so there is a sense of uniformity and cohesion as a group which is great. Sticks and other gear are also available to you by the school if you decide to come and try it out. Anyway, I think I've covered most of what I've experienced so far....again, come check us out and grow with us here at Doce Pares Bonita! This is hands down the crème dele crème of eskrima in the entire world. Google them...inform yourself and believe me - you won't be fooled if you give us a try! :) Andy read more

Laid back and reasonably priced, my 7 year old enjoys the mixed training/form; varying from hand to hand combat, stick(weaponry), and agility drills. We go to class about twice a week for an hour in the evening. The Guru and instructors are patient, approachable and encouraging. The best part was that my son got a lot of additional one-on-one training in the beginning, to help catch him up with others in the class. They're clearly not doing this to make money, it must be a love for the tradition and culture. There's also a good dynamic with all the kids and families involved. Other than the physical training, it's a place where my son (with pride and joy) identifies with his culture. I was originally looking for an activity to just get the extra energy out of my son; being able to instill and keep Filipino Martial arts alive is icing on the cake. read more

I have three kids with varying skill levels and learning styles, ranging 9 years to 14 years old. Guru Jon has a natural gift in encouraging, coaching & challenging the youth. He and the other Gurus make the activities fun during class, while never compromising the values and mission of Doce Pares. My kids LOVE and look forward to class each week. It brings me so much joy to see them do what they love. They've learned more about the Filipino culture and history not to mention the importance life skills of discipline, teamwork, self defense skills, mentoring younger students and courage! read more

Doce Pares - Martial Arts Near Me - National City, California

This is simply the best, most comprehensive system for learning Filipino Martial Arts. The instructors are awesome and you will learn use of various weapons that translate over to empty hands. As a woman, I find it highly practical for self defense and fun for enhancing fitness and coordination. read more

It's a great environment for children who are thinking of learning the Filipino Martial arts (eskrima). Guru Jon, and Guro Howell are very knowledgeable and great teachers. Please come and check them out. read more

Doce Pares is one of the best organizations for learning Filipino Martial Arts. Everyone in the organization is warm and open, ready to help each other in learning the art. Even though we are learning how to use weapons, grapple and open hand combat, the atmosphere is lite and fun, which makes the learning so much easier. One of the things that sets Doce Pares apart is that they also teach concepts. Once you begin to understand the concepts, you are no longer tied down to a specific technique. The concepts give you the ability to quickly adapt and let you develop your own expression while maintaining control. If you ever get into an unfortunate event having to use your skills, you don't need to have a stick as your hands are the ultimate weapon; but if you find a ball point pen laying around, you'll be just like the movies. If you're wanting to learn self-defense or want to add a new martial art to your portfolio, come on out and check us out! read more

Doce Pares is a premier, world renown eskrima organization dating back to 1932. With its rich history and comprehensive curriculum, Doce Pares was featured on the TV series Human Weapon. In years past, individuals seeking to learn this art had to travel to the Philippines. Thankfully nowadays it is available in cities like San Diego where classes are offered to both youth and adults. The instructors are not only highly skilled, but also have deep understanding and passion to teach and empower their students. The classes offer a friendly, non-threatening environment where students are encouraged to learn and empower not only themselves but also others. You cannot go wrong in choosing Doce Pares to learn Filipino Martial Arts! read more