Came to the Saturday free women class today. I have never done Jiu Jitsu and at my age I was a…read morelittle scared however all the ladies were super friendly and took it easy on me. I took a beginners class didn't realize technic is important in dominating your opponent. I really enjoyed the class. The staff were super friendly. A nice way to learn with all the ladies.

We've been coming to Prism Jiu Jitsu for about a month now, and I can't say enough great things…read moreabout this place. The coaches are incredibly patient, always encouraging and guiding the kids with respect. They not only teach valuable skills but also instill the importance of respect and discipline and make it so much fun. I'm so grateful to have found this gym for my son--his confidence has grown tremendously, and no matter how long his day has been, he's always excited to go. Highly recommend!

My son has been attending Eldred's School of Martial Arts for 4 months now, and the experience has…read morebeen fantastic. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and encouraging with the kids. They do an amazing job balancing discipline, respect, and fun -- which keeps my son excited to go every week.

Eldred's is a great place for anyone wanting to learn taekwondo/martial arts. It is a small, family…read moreowned and run business. The instructors work on martial arts, character building, safety and truly care about their students development on and off the mat. This is a wonderful place for anyone looking to just learn, or perfect their skills. They offer classes for different ages and skill levels. Our 10yr old loves it and our 4yr old can't wait to start. Truly an amazing place for martial arts!

I am a new member at this gym. There is a very welcoming environment and very knowledgeable…read morecoaches. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new boxing gym in Escondido!

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

F45 FTC has been such a great addition to my fitness routine. The workouts are always…read morewell-structured, challenging, and efficient, which is perfect for working mom's busy schedule. Efficiency is key! The coaches are motivating, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about helping members improve their form and push themselves safely. The community vibe is also amazing--everyone is supportive and welcoming, no matter your fitness level. I always leave class feeling stronger and energized. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun, effective workout with great coaching.

I've been going to this location for just about a year now, so time to review! I have loved the…read moreclasses, the coaches, and the times available. There are a few early classes that are regularly full and you have to plan ahead to get in, but the slots I got to (7:15 & later) are easy to get into. When you sign up you can lock in a price, so I do suggest that you try to do your intro week when you're ready for the longer term... you can save some $$ that way. This has turned into such a great investment for me. I had hoped to get there ~3xs a week, but the way they change up the exercises each day make it totally possible to go 5-6xs and not be reworking the same muscle groups every day. The people you meet here are also awesome. They're focused on fitness, committed to their workouts, and just genuinely fun to be around. It's been a great way to meet new cool people in Escondido. Personally this gym has changed me for the better mentally and physically. They've helped me learn how to safely lift, have confidence in myself, and I've lost ~40 lbs working out here and eating healthy. They don't push "weight loss" but talk to you about your goals and help you as an individual. EG: I mentioned that I'm trying to sign up for Hyrox this year and they have been working with me on those exercises specifically. There are some AMAZING coaches and others that are pretty good. At minimum they all care about you not getting hurt and getting a good workout. The studio manager is the best I've ever seen. I've probably been to five different F45's over the course of the last 10 years. This one is run so well. If you're at all unsure about what the workout looks like, they're very good about posting almost daily on Instagram. It's a fun way they bring the gym community together, and also would give you insights on the workouts before you sign up. This gym is very good about connecting members. The biggest area they could improve: the challenges. Every six months or so they do a special challenge that you pay to get into. What other studios do as a simple, muscle gain/fat loss challenge where the biggest improvements win this gym has turned into a chance to give people extra credit for bringing in new members, etc. It is a bummer on a really cool part of the gym at other F45s. I did talk to them about it - but now just don't sign up.

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.

Family Karate is amazing! Master Truscott is truly incredible, his dedication is remarkable. He is…read moreso patient and kind with all his students. My son developed valuable self defense skills and discipline. I would recommend this studio over and over again.

When my daughter was in kindergarten, we looked for a martial arts school around Escondido. There…read morewere like 5 schools that we went to. Family Karate is the only school that made us feel home and seen. We tried it for a week, and we got hooked. Now it's been almost 9 years since we've been with them. After seeing my daughter enjoying it, i joined, too. I love it more and more, especially when we compete in a tournament. And bring home the medals or trophy. Grand Master Truscott and Mr. Packwood is well trained to any age. They are very patient and loving to their students. I have never seen a person who has much passion and patience. We have an indoor class now. If you want your kid/kids to be trained by a Grand Master and a 4th degree black belt without breaking your bank, this is your school. Try them and you will love everyone there. Thank you

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.