This truly is an amazing place. I love training here. The instructors are incredible and always…read moreencouraging. Highly recommend.

My son has been taking karate classes at San Elijo Martial Arts since he was 4 1/2. He is now TEN!…read moreWe both love the studio and he loves his instructors. He has learned so much in all those years. The discipline and instruction are simply the best. My son had a hard time staying focused and staying put but now is doing much better. The studio also offers sparring and weapons once you join the black belt club! Kyosanim Salgado and Sensei Emerys are very patient with all the kids. They make you feel like family! You won't regret it for your kiddos!

Great sport for the kids to build strength and confidence. I definitely recommend Master Hong for…read moreinstruction.

The positive reviews here are old. Maybe this place was good long ago, but now it's not. The owner/…read moremaster is the only person running this place, and he had not been putting forth the necessary effort to keep his studio a safe and positive place for kids. It's obvious he doesn't want to be there, and he's just going through the motions without much genuine concern for the kids. The kumdo class is offered, but it's not beneficial at all, and no one attends.

AK Martial Arts & Fitness has been a lifesaver and we could not be happier to have found them. My…read moreson not only trains there but he is a part of the After School Program. The program is so much more than I ever expected. The kids do homework, computer lab, crafts, agility, and martial arts training. The staff, the owners, and the instructors are amazing. My son is in the best hands when he is there and has learned so much more than martial arts. He has learned discipline, respect, self-defense, a new language, and life skills. I know that he loves it as he wants to train and be there all the time. We are so happy to be part of the community that they have built there.

Highly recommend AK as it has been such a huge hit with my…read more5 year old who has never done martial arts before. He looks forward to his weekly classes with Master Estes who has done so much for his & his friends' confidence. Master E makes each class fly by with a variety of engaging activities & makes the kids laugh throughout, while ensuring they're using proper form & focusing on each new skill learned. My son always comes home to show me a new sequence or kick/ hit move (and he's actually impactful doing them!). We want to offer sincere gratitude for this company because they also went above & beyond to create a safe space in accommodating our families that have higher needs for health mitigations - Master E created a private class for our kids to support them & we feel so lucky to have found him + AK.

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.

Located in Vista CA, this dojo is a diamond in the rough for those who are looking to enroll their…read morekids or even themselves into a martial art school. Sensei Salvatore has years of experience teaching all ages from 3 years old to even 70+. Sal does great working with students who require a more focused approach if need be and can adapt his teaching curriculum to match the variated students. The dojo offers various classes apart from karate such as a beginner weapon class, gymnastics class and even private lessons. The community feels like one big family and the atmosphere is wonderful and very welcoming. The various instructors who guide classes and teach dojo mannerisms put their time and effort into helping the students thrive. If you want a change in attitude, discipline and self respect this dojo is the perfect start.

i'm so happy that i found this dojo... the people there are so kind and empathetic, and my autistic…read moredaughter feels respected and appreciated by sensei and all of the teachers and students there... it has been a profound experience for her and i am deeply grateful seeing her grow and feel safe under the tutelage of sensei...

My son Ryan has been going to NRK Karate in San Marcos for one year now. This place is more than…read morejust a martial arts dojo -- it is a school of life. It instills core values, builds strong and resilient minds, and provides life coaching that stays with the students far beyond the mat. The instructors are not only highly skilled in martial arts, but they are exceptional mentors who genuinely care about the personal growth of each student. They foster discipline, confidence, and respect in an environment that is both nurturing and empowering. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a place that combines physical training with meaningful life education.

My kids and I train at this dojo and it's been an awesome experience. You truly do become a part of…read morea family when you join NRK. Renshi McCammon and his senseis have created an environment where each person learns respect, honor and discipline, while having fun.

Love this place! Talk about community. This place has great coaches and has a great kids program…read morefor Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai . My son loves coming here. Also great adult classes!

If you are looking for a Jiu Jitsu gym where egos are left at the door, the kids love it so much…read morethey don't want to leave, and you feel like you have a place... THIS IS THE SPOT! Dont let those cute kids having a great time fool you. The adults classes are amazing. New to Jiu jitsu? They don't care, you will be welcomed by members and Professors alike. Just bring an open mind and be ready to smash or be smashed. Ive seen other places... and the ego mania is so off putting, especially for females. The ladies classes led by Professor Staci offer a phenomenal workout, lots of giggles, and the group of women are bar none top notch. I would trust these women with my children's lives.. any day. This is not your typical Jiu Jitsu gym... we consider this our second home.

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.