Great coaching and great kids! this is a family environment. Most of the families been together for…read moreover 6 to 8 years. I've been Fencing for over 30 years with 17 different coaches and I would rank them up there.

Our son began foil fencing at 6 yo and this club provides the best coaching for his competitive…read morelevel. Great club!

I have taken quite a few martial arts courses across a few different styles. In many cases these…read morecan feel rather unapproachable, but I found the SoCal Swords gym to be very easy to step into and join. The website initially left me confused at times but once I figured it out it wasn't hard to use. The learning space is well-designed and explained by the teachers, and they are very approachable for questions and discussion, and provide a helpful community Discord to expand on the experience. It could be a little less warm in the space but the social ease and comfort is a lot more important for me in easing my own social anxiety. The art is interesting, fun, and taught in a way that is easy to pick up and follow. The beginners longsword class makes it really easy to get started learning the foundational skills you can use in the other classes.

I have been attending classes and competing with/at socal swords for a little over a year now and…read morethe instructions and staff are super knowledgeable and helpful in learning HEMA. The community here is also amazing, I didn't realize how much I needed a community like this until I had it and have defiantly made some life long friends here. Not to mention sword fighting is an epic hobby, fun way to get in shape, and learn a martial art!

Took my kid for a free trial before they ended up enjoying saber fencing (this place is a foil…read morefencing club in Orange County). If my child were to stick with foil. I would have no issues sending them here. It reminds me alot of our current club, Rebel Fencing Club in Irvine. The coaches are decent human beings who really care about their kids... Class sizes are a little larger than my wife and I would like... at Rebel, it's more of a boutique. 5 -7 kids per instructor.

we were so happy that we joined GFC. We changed to this club since early of this year.This is a…read morefoil only club. They have 2 coaches now. The head coach Sergei was a world champion fencer, one of the best foil fencer in the world. Another coach Kevin, was No.1 seeding in HongKong. Coach Sergei treats fencing very seriously, and very strict, even care about what you eat, what you should do before or on competition. My kid likes him, if you wanna your kid be a real fencer, come to GFC!

OCFA is the best place in North Orange County to learn Fencing. I have a great time every time I…read morego.

This place cashed our check and moved out of town. They made up a lie saying they were losing their…read morelease in one day. Promised to get another location by the next week and call of us. LIE! Do not trust this company!

Coach Cam and his wife Vanessa are incredible people. Cam is dedicated to his craft and not only…read moretrains on the physical side of development, but he also trains the mental side as well. Our son has been a part of Team Real Speed for the better part of two years. I say team in that every one who comes through the doors to train, becomes part of the team. You name the sport, and Cam will tailor his skill set to maximize results. The facility is incredibly equipped for all. Weather you are there for an individual workout or a group setting, you will see results.

My 10 (almost 11y/o) and my 9 y/o have been have been coming here for almost 2 yrs (2yrs end of…read moreNov). My oldest has come a long way since being here. He's stronger and faster than he was when he started. My 9 y/o is a different body type, so he needed to work more on coordination and strength and although he has a hard time focusing, he really does enjoy coming and burning off the energy. I have definitely seen a difference in his athleticism since joining. We drive from Tustin. So it's not exactly close but we have tried other places near by and there is something about here that our kids connect with. I also wanted to add that to have success in these programs, parents at home must make sure the kids are eating right. Their food intake is such an important part, I may not look like the healthiest person, but definitely limit the junk food for all of us. They have the same warms ups/stretches but they always change up what they work on. Whether there are 2 kids or 20 kids in the class they will ALL get a great workout for that hour. I am definitely out of shape but, I don't think I could finish a class, which is sad for me lol But watching all the kids, even if they are struggling they get great support from the coaches. It also helps that Coach Cam and Vanessa are 2 of the genuinely nicest people I've met. Bonus, if you have little ones, they have a small play area for them. My almost 2 yr old loves it. He also likes to run around the open area near the batting cages. They have bleachers to watch from inside. Or during these summer months the big gates are open and you are welcome to sit on the side and watch there. Clean restrooms. Water fountain. They sell water or Gatorade as well.

Our family has been part of OC Aikido since 2022, and we couldn't be more grateful to have found…read morethis incredible dojo. As someone who has been involved in martial arts for decades, I took the decision of choosing the right school for my son very seriously. After extensive research and careful assessment, OC Aikido stood out--not only for its long-standing legacy as one of the oldest dojos in Southern California since 1964, but also for its practical, thoughtful, and truly unique approach to Aikido. What sets OC Aikido apart is its strong sense of community. The members and instructors are more than just training partners--they've become like a second family. The environment is welcoming, respectful, and deeply rooted in the spirit of traditional martial arts values. My son has grown tremendously, both physically and mentally, under their guidance. The discipline, confidence, and joy he has developed through Aikido training here are beyond what we hoped for. I highly recommend OC Aikido to any family looking for not just a martial arts school, but a place where character, community, and authentic Aikido come together.

Started my son here at age 6. He's now 17. We love the place. A second home away from home. It's a…read morenon profit organization with official affiliation to Aikikai of Japan. No McDojo here, a traditional experience and pathway to self improvement.