Highly unprofessional especially when we signed up our son and they decided to use him as a…read morepunching bag in the ring. Should've posted this many years ago. He was very excited to learn and train but instead he never had a chance due to this horrible experience and we canceled the membership.

I tried this place for a few weeks but decided to cancel. Beware that they force you to come in…read moreperson to sign something to cancel and charge you an extra month upon cancellation. They could very easily do a digital docusign form and let you cancel before your 30 days are up without consequence. Really not cool business practices.

Coach Manolo is an outstanding coach and all-round human being. He's been so great to my sons and…read morehas shown them so much about MMA and Kickboxing. I was grateful to see him corner my son at MDL. My kids love him, wife and I too! You can tell he really cares about his peeps. Get to know him and you'll be glad you made a new friend. Coach Josh is an extremely knowledgeable boxing coach and exceedingly patient. My kids' striking has improved so much since training with him. Thanks for letting my boys train with you and your students. Coach Nate is a seasoned wrestler and wrestling coach. He does a great job of clearly communicating and demonstrating techniques and the purpose/intent behind each skill. Coach Monsa is great at supporting and encouraging folks new to Judo. I would not want to be hip-tossed by him, but he's too nice of a guy to do that to me lol Coach Boogey is obviously passionate about jujitsu and coaching his members - and it shows. Coach Chris, Coach Jacob, and Coach Jasmine are super friendly and kind to all the kids. My kids also love taking Strength and Conditioning with Coach Matt and the other coach (I can't remember her name right now for some reason and apologize for the early-onset dementia).

It's been a little over a year since I have started training here. And it has been of one the BEST…read moredecisions that I have ever made for myself. For context, I had taken a few years off from training after my previous Muay Thai instructor had passed away in a tragic accident. I had trained under him for several years before that happened, and so for me, for several years, I never truly felt that "click into place" feeling with any other KB or Muay Thai instructor. As soon as I joined this gym, I Immediately felt like family. This gym has become my saving grace, my family and my new home. Almost immediately, with Manolo specifically, I had that "click into place" feeling after taking his class. Im a little shy, but he made me feel welcome with his big personality and his even bigger sense of humor. Laughter brings out the best in people, and Manolo, makes everyone laugh. You can tell by the way he coaches, that he coaches through experience: both very technical and pragmatic. You can also tell that he is amazing at what he does, by looking at the champions he has brought from the ground up. In my experience, he reads the room really well, and coaches/pushes each of us accordingly, and that's why anyone with any level of experience leaves his class feeling great. outside of coaching, Manolo was one of the few people to really be there when I was at rock bottom. He helped me to believe in myself again and to get back up. There are several champions and very high level athletes that come in and out of there on the daily, but everyone comes in humble and with no ounce of ego whatsoever. Everyone has always maintained the idea that "iron sharpens iron", and so when you come here, you will see everyone helping everyone get better in BJJ/wrestling/boxing/Muay Thai/strength and conditioning. I can't emphasize this enough, when you join this gym, you aren't just a member, you become family. you feel that with all of the members and ALL of the coaches here. I am forever grateful and deeply loyal to this family now. Once a freak, always a freak.

The 1st Jiu-Jitsu Academy in San Diego The ONLY Academy with…read morea Red and Black Belt Instructor Master Fabio is always in the house Been training here for over 7 years, it is my second home and I invite anyone to come down and roll with the "family"

I surprise. I go this place on endweek class and no more Fabio. They tell he move away and do…read moreretire. I confuse. Internet say all class with Fabio but I see no true.

Dang, passed two years now as I actually started in June of 2016. I think I like the gym and people…read moreeven more now than when I started, which I didn't think was possible. If you have ever considered starting or resuming Jiu Jitsu and/or Muay Thai, I encourage you to come by and try out a class. I guarantee that practicing regularly will have a positive impact on your life!

Been training here for about 4 months. I was nervous to become part of the group but after seeing…read morehow friendly everyone was, there was no holding back. Dustin gives great instruction and is super helpful. Love being here and I hope to see more people try out all the classes!!

I Started Brazilian Jiu Jit Su In…read more in 1988 and have been to 43 Countries On Earth This Ancient Utterly Beloved Martial Art and Martial Science is Timeless and Priceless This Dojo/Gym/Academy/School is a Great Foundation for Those Just Starting ‍ and is a Great and Positive Influence for the Local Community of Oak Park San Diego and the Surrounding Enclaves ‍

Great instruction from a certified black belt instructor!read more

San Diego Aikikai has been the institution to represent traditional Japanese style teaching of…read moreAikido in San Diego. Aikido is a martial art and as such has a martial approach in it's philosophy, but one of the tenets is to seek ways to avoid conflict. This dojo and the instructors associated with it represent that philosophy as passed down from our principal instructors.

I trained at two of the previous locations and found the environment conducive to learning. The…read moredojo is very traditional, which is one of its best features. The form of aikido taught and practiced here is traditional as well, which to me means "small circles" and economy of motion - capturing the essence of the art. The idea that the dojo "promotes violence outside the dojo" is completely contrary to what I have observed about the philosophical approach taken by the dojo. I have studied Daito-Ryu ju jutsu and Iaido, which are much more combat-related, as well as modern combat arts. The aikido taught at SD Aikikai is not combat-oriented, although it can be used defensively. I never felt pressured to go to the dojo to train. Any pressure to train is self-imposed. The reviewer who complained about the dojo needs to examine their own motivations and sense of self. Blaming others for one's own psychological shortcomings is neither constructive nor helpful. As for the complaint that the dojo will "accept anyone who gives them money," I am not clear on why an aikido dojo would want to exclude anyone unless they have bad motivations for training. The point of aikido is to involve people - this is not a military arts school that operates in an exclusionary way. There are no contracts or special obligations imposed. I have to wonder at the motivation of the reviewer who attacked the Aikikai with untrue, unwarranted, and illogical complaints. Do they run a competing dojo? Have they ever trained at the SD Aikikai? Do they understand anything about the martial arts - and aikido in particular?

I wanted to get in shape for my wedding and I'd never done anything like personal training before,…read moreso when I set out to find someone I really wanted a woman. I couldn't find a female trainer with the right schedule, so I decided to give Brian a try and am SO glad I did! We were a group of four and had a lot of fun twice / week for training, and there was nothing intimidating about it, which I really credit to Brian. Highly recommend!

I went to Brian after I had my first baby. I'd been doing videos on YouTube on my own to stay fit,…read morebut I wanted to get into better shape. I thought that I was fit and had great form, because I did online videos, but nothing beats working out with a real life coach who knows what they're doing like Brian. I'm so thankful that I stepped up my game. He made so many adjustments to my form that I wouldn't have noticed on my own and neither would have my computer! He is extremely knowledgeable about fitness and incredibly supportive and motivating. He's the best trainer I've ever gone to!