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My son has been practicing Jujitsu there for the last 3 years. Sensei Andrew and the other…read moreinstructors are amazing. Very dedicated, knowledgeable, and patient. My son had a tremendous growth in so many aspects.

My son started at Eidson about a month ago. He goes 2 days a week. In just a month I have seen his…read moreconfidence skyrocket. The staff is exemplary. They connect with the kids, know them by name, encourage them, care about them. I have been blown away by this place. They not only teach the kids BJJ and Judo, but build character in team work, leadership, patience and discipline. I'm so greteful to have found this gym and a big thank you to Sensei Andrew and Sensei Paulo. They are truly the best.

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Not only does this gym offer excellent instruction, it gives you the opportunity to train alongisde…read morean amazing group of people in a very nice facility. I started training here in February, coming off a year hiatus from muay thai due to an ACL tear. Before I even started my first class, I immediatley felt welcomed. Kru (Coach) Brian introduced himself right away and got to know me and my skill level. In the almost seven years since I started training, I have never had a muay thai coach deliver instruction with such detail, but in a way that is understandable to all levels of students present in the class. Brian is extremely perceptive at observing movement and identifying exactly what needs to be adjusted to help everyone perfect the technique we are working on, and he is really good at explaining things in multiple ways. He is a really great teacher, as well as an awesome fighter too! The classes are structured in a way where we build upon techniques over the week (or longer term), which is great for developing your skillset, and also wonderful for refining your technique if you've been in the game for a while. Along with great instruction, the gym is very much absent of any "ego"...but don't assume this means the other students aren't serious about the sport. There is a group of badass fighters that train here, and they are happy to train with others at all levels. Everyone is genuinely friendly, which gives the gym a great vibe and makes me look forward to heading to the gym as often as possible. Final, but important notes: all equipment in the gym is in great condition and the gym is very clean. They also recently started a strength and conditioning program. These have been awesome workouts thus far! If you're looking for a place to train muay thai and/or get in shape, whether you are new to the sport or an experienced pro, you need to check out Prime.

Prime is a great place to learn Muay Thai or Kickboxing. Brian all the trainers are very…read more experienced and know how to cater to amateur to pro athletes! Give them try !

Family Karate

(16 reviews)

My 5-year old started training 18 months ago at Family Karate and he has benefitted tremendously…read morefrom this traditional taekwondo school where they teach and focus on character in addition to the kicks and punches. Jacob has learned self-control, when to listen, when to speak, sportsmanship, and perseverance. Head instructor Mr. Andrew Thompson does an excellent job of setting a great example by practicing what he teaches, and knows how to balance tough and tender moments with my son and the other students. Every kid is greeted by name upon showing up to class with a genuine interest shown towards them.

We are blown away by how good the instructor is at Family Karate. Having tried several martial arts…read morestudios in SD county they were all severely lacking in one way or another. Not so with Family Karate PQ! They offer a great combination of taekwondo instruction, general exercise, and character building. The teacher is supportive, upbeat, and does not get lost in pointless rituals.

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4.6

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My son has been attending Champion Taekwondo now for over 3 months. Master Brown has made a huge…read moredifference in my son's life. He's helped him grow and focus and attain goals within Taekwondo. I know that the transfer of these goals and overall character building is essential to a young child. Instructor Spencer has also been an excellent support in helping my son! I'm grateful for taekwondo and I love coming to the studio and watching him learn and grow. Highly recommend!!

2.5 years later: My son's practice and training under Master Brown have him at the junior black…read morebelt level. In a few months, he will test for his internationally recognized first-degree black belt in TKD. His coordination, strength, self-discipline, self-determination, and, if threatened, fighting capabilities are high. He is now considering BJJ or high school wrestling. If they attend practice and sparring, Master Brown's tutelage can do all this for your child too. Don't wait. Join now and get in there!

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My son just had his nerf birthday party at West Coast Martial Arts Academy and it was a blast!…read more I was looking for an indoor venue to host his birthday given the weather has been unpredictable. The space was open with high ceilings and you get to use the whole facility including the waiting area, main floor, and boxing ring. The party package included 90 mins of nerf battle time, 30 mins for cake, 2 helpers to set up, clean up, and entertain the kids, nerf guns, protective eye glasses, and bullets for 20 kids (additional cost if you have more than 20 kids), and tables and chairs. The cost was $549. They allow you to bring food, drinks, and decorations. It was easy to book the event and the front office assistant, Ren, was great at coordinating everything. All the kids had so much fun! Would highly recommend booking your kids next birthday party here!

We have been part of the WCMAA family for a few months now and my kids just can't get enough! The…read moreinstructors are top notch, the facility is safe and clean and my kids and I LOVE it. Highly recommend!

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Fair warning, I have not attended SKMA since approximately 2015-2016 timeframe, but I highly doubt…read moreanything I'm about to say has changed. I started with SKMA back when it all began as a side hustle for Mr. Cowell as he was (I believe) a student at SDSU. In fact, we originally were using a church for class prior to SKMA moving into their current locations. I trained underneath Brian Cowell for approximately 7-8 years. There are no better boxing coaches or applied martial arts coaches, than Mr. Cowell himself. I can firmly attest to that having now lived all across the world and having avidly boxed in a few other locations inside this country and out. Mr. Cowell and his staff have a very solid history of being overtly friendly, extremely experienced, very diligent and very dedicated to Martial Arts as both a training regime and as a lifestyle. Martial Arts is not only a great means to get into shape, but when applied more mentally it creates a mindset which few hurdles in this world can stop. Every aspect of my life, and the quality of person I am today, is based in the foundation that SwiftKick Martial Arts, and Brian Cowell himself, instilled in me through years of training approaching a decade ago. If that is not a testament to a very worth wild investment, I don't believe I know what is. In terms of Martial Arts training and capability. Due my job, which works in the Anti Terrorism field, there have been more occasions than I have fingers and toes where I have had to rely on the techniques and skills I acquired through years of training from SKMA. It just works. Hopefully there is never a time to need to resort to violence. BUT.. if there is ever a time where you must, for the purpose of self defense, there is no greater means to prepare yourself.

We did not join this studio/ gym but I do want to commend the introduction and communication when…read moregoing through the trial process. I originally identified this studio through a social media ad and then saw their videos, fbook, instagram, etc. I submitted the inquiry online and received prompt, courteous and clear communications from Sarah, New Members Coordinator, Lead Instructor, Carlsbad. We didn't have the pleasure of meeting Sarah in person but I appreciated her quick responses and ease to schedule our first introduction to the studio. Within a week, we had the opportunity to come by for a Saturday trial class at the Rancho Bernardo location. There are two studios: Rancho Bernardo and Carlsbad. The Rancho Bernardo one is near the fire house/ Webb Park (heading toward the library) and conveniently located in a shopping plaza. Our kiddos were in the 4-6 age range and they have no martial arts training or background (besides watching ninjago and thinking ninjas are super cool). They had a blast in class. Coach Chandler (?) was supported by some older volunteer students and other coaches. I was impressed with the teacher to student ratio, cleanliness of the studio, and the firm but loving direction provided. For example, I very much liked that the lead coach explained clearly to the young kids that screaming is not acceptable when saying "Yes Coach!" The instruction was easy to understand for the young kiddos. And he meant what he said. When one kid blatantly stepped out of line (class clown of the hour), Coach Chandler firmly and politely had the kid sit out the fun activity and then took the time to speak with the kid one-on-one and explain what the kid had done wrong. It was very impressive and well executed. We aren't familiar with martial arts in general but they explained they are a type of martial arts that is not form based (like Tae Kwon Do). They lean on many of the similar concepts but it's more defense instruction (how to actually execute a kick or punch properly so that a child can learn to protect themselves). I thought that was interesting to learn. The backbone to their program is the mindset they want to cultivate with young kids. They have a very well thought out program and in fact the first paper they gave us states: "We begin the Martial Art training journey not with punches and kicks, but with central lessons called Tenets." I REALLY liked this concept. They integrate parents into the learning process and help set attainable and age appropriate goals. Very well thought out program. Great leaders. Fun kids and coaches.. the kids loved it. We didn't participate this round just due to scheduling conflicts.. but do VERY MUCH recommend checking them out and scheduling a trial. One thing is to understand/discuss prior to your trial is the investment (they do offer a substantial discount for signing up same day as your trial) and the schedule. We may find ourselves back to join in the Spring but I did want to applaud the business. Girls and boys alike would excel in a studio like this.

Seven Spears Martial Arts Academy

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Great intro to Muay Thai. Instructor was knowledgeable and understood varying skill levels.read more

My daughters love this place. They're learning so much and proud of their skills and discipline…read more Highly recommend.

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After class, I noticed my daughter was sad and asked her why. She explained that she and her…read moreclassmates had worked very hard, but the instructor only picked a girl for the reward, even though that girl had spent a long time in the bathroom during the class. No one else received any prizes. I did notice there was one happy girl walking out of the class, but many others had sad, disappointed faces. My daughter felt it was unfair. I encouraged her to speak up to the instructor, and I also inquired about the criteria used to select for reward. The next day, I received a long email that not only judged but also insulted my parenting skills. The email included condescending statements like, "I do not mean to insult but it is what it is," and "I have way more experience at parenting than you guys." I was also told that I "need to apologize to Sensei Shannon in front of Amia to show respect to the authority." This kind of response implies that she believes she is better and more experienced at parenting, which is both presumptuous and offensive. My child respects her teachers. Questioning or addressing concerns is not a sign of disrespect; it is a necessary part of ensuring her well-being and growth. As parents, it is our right and responsibility to question and address any aspects of the program that we feel are not in our child's best interest. This does not equate to disrespect; it equates to involvement and advocacy. We are not here to be judged and insulted by the owner Stef when raise concerns; we are here to ensure that our child receives the best possible environment for her growth. To all the moms and dads out there, I strongly suggest reconsidering this place due to its values and practices before enrolling. The owners are defensive and confrontational, refusing to accept any constructive feedback. I am also attaching the owner's emails in screenshot.

We are so grateful that USSD 4S RANCH is part of our tribe. Our son has been attending for 1.5…read moreyears, and this studio has given him great martial arts skills, but also confidence, a sense of purpose, and a community. Our child has had a rough few years with physical challenges and the mental health struggles that can accompany his diagnosis. All of the senseis are mindful of this and are helping him break down the barriers that have been created. They treat him like one of their own and like the awesome human he is. We are forever grateful.

Planet Fitness

3.8

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I've been a Member of another gym in the past, however this…read moreis my 1st time with Planet fitness. I had initially joined when they were running special last year for the grand opening, I ended up canceling because it took forever for the Black Mntn location to open. I finally decided to give it another try. Signed up a few months ago. First visits were good staff were nice. I got a tour my 1st visit and I wish i remembered his name but it was his 1st week there. He was great and explained how everything works. I wish they had trainers at this location. I heard trainers are only available for the Location on University. Not all the equipment have bar codes for you to see how to use it on the APP. I stuck to what I knew and tried a few new ones. It took a couple of times for me to figure out when it's not so crowded. The APP does show crowd meter but it's not always accurate in my opinion. What they could improve on. Do away with the free teen program during the summer. Nothing against teens but to me it made the place even more crowded. I also noticed most of the teens were not following gym etiquette by wiping the machines down when they were done. I also saw quite a few of them just sitting at the machines on their phones. Overall I like the gym and the Black Card membership is ok. Quite a few times the Black card membership perks like the hydro massage were closed. I wish the were 24/7. But I think the membership price is fair for what you get.

I have a black card membership, so I've been to almost all of the PF locations in SD and SD county…read more I am over in this area a little bit here and there. I have tried this gym a couple of times. It's brand new. Staff isn't really very professional acting. I mean it's a gym, but they could make any amount of effort and they really don't. My persisting issue here is that they have little or no hot water! I even called them before I came today to see if they repaired whatever issues a brand new gym can have, to not have hot water. The guy straight up lied to me and told me it was fixed, and joke's on me, there's no hot water. Fool me once... Their Google and Yelp reviews make multiple complaints about the lack of hot water. They know about it and they definitely aren't going to fix it. Fellow black card members, bypass this location altogether. You can thank me later.

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iTech saved me and my MacBook! I unfortunately knocked over a cup of soda all over my keyboard…read moreSaturday evening, so I was looking for local tech repair businesses close to me. Luckily, iTech was one of them. I brought my laptop in immediately Monday morning and was greeted by Tony, who was very kind and patient. He explained the best and worst case scenarios thoroughly, and their pricing is more than fair for the top-tier service and EXTREMELY quick turnaround time- just a few days! Super knowledgeable and kind team. My MacBook is good as new now with a new keyboard, and I'll definitely be coming back to iTech for any future issues with my electronics. Thank you, Tony and team!

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need your computer or your phone repaired and…read moreyou somehow find this place well, consider yourself lucky. God is truly looking out for you. I fried my MacBook (liquid damage) and was recommended to contact this place, after speaking to several places that didn't really assure me they can fix it. After speaking to Tony on the phone for 10 minutes, I got a good feeling that he knew what he was talking about. So I immediately drove down and he explained process to me thoroughly, and gave me best and worst case scenarios. Tony was very knowledgeable, transparent and professional - he went above and beyond to resolve my issue and fix my MacBook to have it running even better than before. He literally saved me! Price 10/10, Service 20/10, Expertise 50/10! Please heed my advice and go here, you will not regret it.

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Fast and efficient, upfront & reasonable pricing. Swapped out my busted faucet with a new one…read morequickly.

About Time

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i was looking to replace the batteries in my wife's cartier and movado watches before a wedding…read more and found this place through reddit a user highly recommended About Time & Mo and for good reason i could tell he is extremely knowledgeable and a master of his craft we chopped it up while he was changing the batteries and got me in and out in under 20 mins. super friendly and amicable gave me a discount despite me refusing. will most definitely come back. thanks again mo! -Jay

I visited About Time with the intention of buying an entry-level dive watch with a black dial and…read morerubber strap. Like clockwork, Mo summoned a Seiko and the deal was done. He was gracious enough to show me the ropes and I left feeling a bit wiser than before. Will you pay a premium for buying in-store? Of course, but you also walk away having supported a small business and garnering a unique experience

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Manuel C.

10 years ago

I will be 64 years old in August of 2016, and I have been training at Manna's Martial Arts for a few years now. I started out with its kickboxing program and then added martial arts training to my regiment. I have become more toned and stronger physically. One key aspect of the martial arts training at Manna's is the quality of training that goes beyond just teaching techniques. The training there builds character. I have excelled in my profession as a trial lawyer with the help of my martial arts training. My presence in the courtroom and my demeanor with the jury and witnesses has improved, largely because of my martial arts training at Manna's. Grandmaster Manna and his staff have developed a highly intensive and well-thought out training program over the many years they have been in their profession. Anyone who trains there, adults included, will benefit greatly from their years of expertise in the martial arts. Grandmaster Manna really cares for his students. He cares about how they are doing in school. He cares about how they are doing in their profession. And he cares about how they are doing emotionally and in their entire lives. He wants all of his students to succeed in whatever they set their sights on. He encourages us. And he wants us to use common sense and wisdom in dealing with life's conflicts and challenges. Most of all, he wants us to learn to respect and value the worth of every human being. I highly recommend Manna's Martial Arts to anyone, including people my age and those who must interact with other people in their profession, and who want to succeed in every aspect of their lives. I feel privileged and honored to be called a student at their studio and to wear the uniform that bears its name. Manny C., Attorney at Law, Rancho Bernardo, CA read more

Alex S.

6 years ago

My family learn more than martial arts at the studio. We learn leadership skills. Mabel, Colin and I are able to apply what we learned into our daily life. We are part of Team Inspiration with nine+ years journey in Robotics. It happen to be the same time frame we studied at the studio! Grandmaster has provided us suggestions on how to guide the robotics team. As a result, The team has successfully coached students in local/global communities benefiting thousands of students in the US, Africa and South America. The team has competed in multiple robotics events including at FIRST world robotics championship and university level RoboSub competition. RoboSub is an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) competition. The behaviors demonstrated by these experimental AUVs mimics those of real-world systems, currently deployed around the world for underwater exploration, seafloor mapping, and sonar localization, amongst many others. The young middle/high school team was awarded 2020 RoboSub overall champion sweeping almost all categories placing 1st in technical paper, 1st in webpage and 2nd in video against the best in the world. You can learn more about the team in their website and local news report. https://team11128.wixsite.com/main https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/local-robotics-team-ranks-1-in-international-competition As Grandmaster Manna reminded us over the years, awards are event in the past. We are looking forward into the future to learn, to inspire others and to change the world into a better place. With that, we would like to thank Grandmaster Manna, all the masters, visiting instructors, and students in the studio for enriching our journey and students around the world. Tang Soo Mabel Szeto, Colin Szeto, Alex Szeto read more

Tamora B.

11 years ago

I love Manna's kickboxing! It is an incredible workout that is fun and fast-paced. The hour flies by with music and energy led by Grand Master Manna himself! This class is the perfect complement to my weekdays of inactivity sitting at a desk. You finish the class feeling like you've really accomplished something and feeling great. And this is just one little piece of the Manna's family of offerings - our family also loves the Manna's afterschool program and martial arts classes too. The kickboxing is just my latest passion there. You should try it - the first class is free! Update: just recently I started wearing a fitbit, and was amazed to learn that the Saturday cardio kickboxing session burned over 1000 calories! No wonder why the results are so dramatic with this class! Love, love, love it! read more

Nat S.

11 years ago

Really top notch martial arts training. Both of my sons go here, and my daughter will start in the summer when she turns 3. My son went to another martial arts studio in the area for a year. Although it cost the same, the training to me is 100 times better here. The studio is huge, lots of room and different areas for simultaneous classes, which to me made the whole difference since my sons are on different age groups, but their classes are at the same time. Keep up the good work!!! You guys are awesome! read more

Roger C.

14 years ago

We've been involved with Manna's for 10 years starting when my son was involved with an after-school class Manna's offered at his school (My son was in Kindergarten then). He's now a 2nd degree black belt. What is great about Manna's is while they offering the martial arts instruction, they are there to assist you in dealing with issues you might be having with your children. I'm sure other studios do this too, but I'm impressed by the level of concern and help that they offer the parent and child. read more

Dan C.

13 years ago

I have trained at Manna's for over 10 years, and recommend it to friends when they ask where I go for karate. The instructors are always kind and helpful, and the after-school program is great as well. read more

Steve D.

12 years ago

My family trains at Mannas. They absolutely love it, and everyone is so kind and caring there. My son loves it!

Kevin M.

11 years ago

Kid loves it!

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A H Tae Kwon Do

(12 reviews)

I've been counting the minutes until my son was old enough to start practicing martial arts. Well…read morethat day has come!! Whenever I research anything new for my family, especially my children, i'll start by looking at Yelp reviews and then google. Once I narrow it down to the top 2 or 3 in my area, then i'll ask my very trusted circle of peers to see if any of them have had experience with and/or have heard anything about the businesses. One stood out online as well as within my peer group comprised of other parents, Anthony Hong Tae Kwon Do !! SO, next step was to contact the studio and get a feel for them right over the phone(i'm a big "energy guy" so can feel if it's right or not immediately just by speaking to someone, lol;-). I spoke to a Master Joseph who was super friendly and very excited about having my little guy come try out their studio. Being that my son just turned 4 I know that there's a possibility that he may not like it so it was important to me that they have a trial period just to make sure before we officially lock in with them. They indeed do and it's a really good one. Only 39.99 for 4 intro classes AND you get a Gi with that which is worth $50 itself, wow!! That takes us to our first class.....my lil dude was nervous as heck and wasn't feeling it. UGH! Master Joseph was super nice and super patient and said don't worry this is pretty common. Told us to bring him back another day and let's give it another go. We did just that and this time he did GREAT and loved it!! PHEW!!!! I will say I was a bit skeptical when I saw Master Joseph as he looks really young, lol. After now watching him with our son, other children as well as adults for about 3 months, I can't praise him enough. He is absolutely FANTASTIC at what he does and he's PHENOMENAL with children!! You can tell that he has a true passion for teaching and helping others and I couldn't feel more comfortable with him guiding my son through his young martial arts journey. I also want to give a shout out to the grand master Anthony Hong himself as well. He runs a tight ship but is also super nice and works VERY well with the kids. His reputation throughout the community is rock solid as being an all around great guy! I've actually noticed that there's just as many adults that practice here as well and there's even classes where you can attend with your child! Who knows, maybe my old ass will get in there some day haha!! All in all, I couldn't be more happy with this studio or the instructors Master Joseph and Grand Master Hong, and the fact that my son is not only learning to defend himself but more importantly he's learning self confidence, respect and discipline. All traits which will help him become a fine young man some day and that he will carry with him forever. Oh and btw, I didn't think Johnny was ready to test for a belt after only a couple months and Master Joseph said he's ready. Well he was right, Johnny broke his board first shot, boom!!

We enrolled our kids (preschool-K age) in taekwondo to help build their strength, boost their…read moreconfidence, and help them overcome some social anxiety. We couldn't have found a better dojo to help us accomplish these goals! Both Master Joseph and Grandmaster Hong are fantastic! They work very well with both of my young kids. They are extremely patient and amiable, but they also know how to push their students to try harder and be better. They make an effort to foster discipline and hard work in class. They are great at keeping the kids engaged, so that they may not even realize they're working hard! Our kids really enjoy working with them! We drive almost a half hour (sometimes 45 mins) to go to their studio, even though there are other taekwondo classes available just down the street from us. That speaks volumes about how much we value the patient, steady work they are doing with our kids! We know that this is an investment in our kids' growth and development that will pay off in the long run.

SpiritKids Sports

(4 reviews)

My daughter loves it! Coaches are nice, doesn't smell too much like feet. Ms. Kim is an excellent…read morecoach/manager. I'd recomond this great place to bring your children to have some fun.

My daughter just turned 5 and started at age 4. She loves the activities, has built up her strength…read more, and is always eager to go back. It is a smaller class with a small facility which doesn't make the class seem competitive or overwhelming. Only negative is the teachers often arrive at or after the class is supposed to start.

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