If your considering martial arts and aren't sure which style to choose I highly recommend checking out Swiftkick Martial Arts. What's cool about this place is that you will be learning practical martial arts that work in real life situations. Here you will be learning kickboxing, boxing, and grappling. The coaches are all extremely knowledgeable in MMA and are excellent with children. My daughter's progress over the past year has been nothing short of amazing. I'm no longer worried about her being able to take care of herself with rough groups of kids at school or at local parks. Now she can more than take care of herself and its nice not to have to worry. I attend the adults classes and look forward to each and every class. This gym really has a no ego attitude and all of the employees are friendly and welcoming. Please do yourself a favor and give it a try. read more

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I'm so happy we found this place. We had tried other karate studios but they all seemed overly crowded and my son looked lost. Thankfully we found Swiftkick. They have amazing coaches, staff and they even have older kids from other classes help coach the younger kids. It's almost like getting a private lesson every time because they truly make sure each child has undivided attention. We've been here for almost a year now and they always find ways to keep it new and interesting for the kids. They also teach valuable life lessons. read more

We absolutely love our Swiftkick family. My 6 year old daughter and I have been training here for 3 months now. Since day 1 everyone here has gone out of their way to be sure we have been and felt welcome and included. The coaches here are truly kind, caring, passionate, and dedicated to addressing the individual needs of every student. Their patience and resilience while working with children and adults is unsurpassed. My daughter's confidence has increased exponentially. Her behavior has improved dramatically because Swiftkick is also instilling lessons in kindness, bravery, perseverance, compassion, and integrity. As for me, every single time I go remains a highlight. My mobility has improved significantly. My stamina is getting better every week. I've learned a lot in a few months. Thank you Swiftkick family! read more

The coaching staff is fantastic and makes the kids feel welcome from day 1. Love the discipline they learn along with physical activity and skills. Swiftkick is a great program and we wouldn't look elsewhere to do marital arts! read more

My now 6.5 yo daughter has been attending about a year and it has been so great to watch her skill development and confidence grow. The coaching staff couldn't be more patient with the kiddos. As she has progressed in belt and stripes I have seen the material they learn become more challenging. Our favorite part is the rotating skills (kickboxing, boxing, grappling) every 8 weeks. Helps to keep the kids engaged. Really love it and looking forward to her continuing. read more

I'm a huge fan of this studio - so much so, that both I and my son are members. The coaches are extremely good with kids, making their exercises entertaining and educational, and they also teach excellent adult classes. read more

Great place! Our kids have learned so much in just 2 weeks. They usually have 2-4 teachers per group so lots of individual attention. The lessons are packed with learning and they mix it up a lot to keep the kids engaged. All the instructors are kind and great with kids of all ages. Love that they focus on personal development as well. read more

We couldn't be happier with our decision to take our little guy here. Every single interaction with anyone at Swiftkick has been nothing but incredibly pleasant & helpful. They always welcome us with a smile and genuine care. Our son absolutely loves class and his coaches, so do we. He's learned so much and we're so appreciative for all they've taught him so far and their kindness. We don't ever want to leave! read more

I feel so lucky that we found Swiftkick. The coaches are amazing with kids of all ages, the summer camps and holiday parties are a huge hit, the staff is incredibly accommodating and kind and the instruction is a great mix of learning martial arts, building strength and discipline and my personal favorite -being good people! read more

My son and daughter are both enrolled here. We originally enrolled in there other Rancho location but recently moved to Carlsbad . The kids love this location just as much! Instructors are very friendly and knowledgeable. It's in a very convenient location. Flexible schedule and very reasonable prices. They definitely hold up their great reputation. read more

Extra bonus points for awesome martial arts sessions by Zoom during the pandemic. Parents, these instructors also teach the "Tenets," a set of great values for kids that are part of the martial arts. This is a rare opportunity to interact with stellar, dedicated coaches. A special thanks to coaches Christopher and Sarah for their caring and super-motivating, fun sessions. read more

I started training MMA when a friend invited me to try out the Champion class in Carlsbad about a year and 4 months ago. At first, I was committed to the classes for the short membership and then I started to see so many benefits in other areas of my life. I learned: -The things I say inside my head matter. It is important to focus on the positive and coach my body into alignment with the skills i'm working on instead of the things I have not yet mastered. -The ways I engage or disengage from the various ranges also are seen in the ways I confront or handle hard situations in life -Expressing my needs and communicating what I need help at will always advance me to the next level -My body loves the modules where we have a lot of high intensity workouts in short bits, i like grounding and focusing on my breath. -When I am unable to train, I really miss the release of energy and the physical benefits of a good workout and my training partners. -and more.... What have you got to lose? Maybe you'll learn many other things in addition to have a great workout and training experience too! You'll love the coaches and interactions at either location but i'm biased of course to Carlsbad :) read more

The instructors are so great with kids. I've seen them work so well with all types of energies and personalities. Great experience for my boys. read more

My two girls love this place. For safety, I believe this training will be invaluable at some point in their life. Brian is a great teacher and the kids in the class are all great. You can't go wrong with this martial arts class. read more

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My boys have been at Swiftkick just over a year now. One begged to start, and the other was reluctant, but both love it now. They have both grown leaps and bounds in their confidence, self control, and perseverance. Highly recommend this program. read more

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Our son Jason has been going to swift kick for about 3 years. When I thought about writing a testimonial for Swift Kick I thought to myself this may be the easiest one I have ever written. Jason is our only son (child) so to say we are protective or worry about him is an understatement. When my wife wanted to sign him up for karate I had mixed feelings. I played sports growing up but never did karate. I wasn't sure what to think until we signed up. The family/instructors are beyond amazing with him. They are kids (instructors) you hope your son and daughter grow up to emulate. He almost seems like an extension of their family or at least that's how they make him feel. They are always so pumped to see him and that makes his day which in turn makes ours. Its such a piece of mind knowing how great they are with him but how much he has learned. Discipline and manners come to mind immediately! He has applied everything he learns in class at home. Not only does he learn all of these tools to better equip him for life but he also gets his energy out while learning to harbor his frustration. He focuses more on the tasks at hand and takes class very serious. For a kid that fools around and jokes most the time; to see him take karate serious and want to get better while learning how to defend himself is such a beautiful thing as a parent. I could go on for hours about how much a love this school/family. They also have classes and camps which allows us a couple a couple date nights a year. It's a very comfortable feeling to know your kid is well taken care of and learning great life lessons in the process. I would recommend this school a thousand times over and hope you give them a chance to teach your child. You will thank me! You will be sold from the second you walk through the doors. Every instructor at the school goes out of their way to introduce themselves and meet you. They all shake your hand and look you in the eyes. They say please and thank you and hold the door and genuinely enjoy teaching your child. I think the world of this school and our son is extremely fortunate to be taught by some amazing instructors at swift kicks. read more

Words can't express how impressed I am with this place. My kid went to another place for two years before coming to this place. He has more coordination in the few months we have been here then the two years at the other place. David & Christopher are amazing teachers! They pay attention to each child to make sure they are doing things correctly. It's not a belt factory as I have found with other places. You earn it here. They take time out to teach them lessons about respect & doing their best. I have seen so many positive changes in my kid. This place is a hidden gem! read more

We are so happy to have found SwiftKick! Both my son (7yo) and daughter (5yo) love any time they get at the studio--either classes or their amazing ninja nights! They've learned life skills (practicing wonderful character traits both in class and at home) as well as martial arts skills and great general exercises. They are a wonderful family-centered business that involves the parents in a very encouraging and helpful way: as partners. Every coach is top notch and encouraging and fun and so knowledgeable. We would highly recommend to ANY parent/family looking for a great energy outlet and life skill-building activity to get your child involved in. 5 stars, SwiftKick, thank you! read more

As you can tell from all the great reviews, this is the place to train! Brian is a dynamic teacher and commented to passing on what he knows from the tots to the adults, and to his training staff. I have known Brian for well over 8 years and have trained on and off through the adult program for years. A year ago I started working nights in Hillcrest and was so grateful for the years of practical self-defense training I had received. Plus, it is fantastic exercise and great camaraderie. This is NOT an ego fighting club so you can train at your own intensity... but I mean who doesn't want to punch something once in awhile? read more

I simply cannot say enough great things about Swiftkick. My son is a high energy, bouncy six year old and all of the instructors he trains with have been exceptional! Strong, kind, positive role models and the self defense and focus he has been learning is building his confidence on many levels. He just earned his orange belt and is utilizing what he's learned in his interactions with kids and adults as well. He's compassionate, tries hard and is working on all of the tenets he's been learning since he started a year ago. I'd highly recommend Swiftkick to anyone who wants a fun, interactive and safe program for their kids. read more

We signed up in July at my daughters school for this program initially. We decided to continue classes at their regular location because my daughter had been learning so much. She is a soft spoken, shy little one and definitely needed a class or two on self defense and confidence. Mr Smith and his team are incredible with my daughter and keep class fun and interesting every single session. Thank you Swiftkick for all you do. We will be in your classes for years to come!!! read more

An Amazing martial arts studio. We make the 25 minute trek to come to this studio because it truly is that great. My kids tried out other studios and didn't like their experience. They look forward to coming to class at Swiftkick. The style of martial arts is very unique as it focuses on real life skills. The owner Brian is very hands on and always comes out to greet the parents during class. The energy at the studio is always positive and he only hires staff that love their job. read more

My daughter has been training at SwiftKick for 2months now, and she loves it. The instructors are obviously very knowledgeable and very nice.They always encourage kids and help them focus. It is also a great environment for building responsibility,confidence,respect,etc... I would highly recommend. read more

We started our 6 year old son in Swiftkick over the summer after we had walked by it a few times during classes. My son expressed an interest in learning martial arts and so we thought we'd give it a go. I have to say I am extremely impressed with everything we have seen so far. All the teachers are extremely supportive, patient, and friendly. I also like that they focus on the tenants of martial arts as well as technique (i.e. honor, attentiveness, integrity, perseverance, self-control, courtesy). We noticed an immediate improvement in our sons behavior at home after the first two weeks. I can't really say enough good things about Brian and his team. I would recommended Swiftkick to anyone. A fantastic experience. read more

I've been taking my son to Swiftkick for 6 months now and absolutely loving it. We've tried a few different places in the past and this one is by far the best...according to both my son and myself. My daughter has been enjoying watching every class her brother has gone to and can't wait to sign up. I really like that they have a different module every 6 weeks where they focus on specific tenant (such as respect, self control, etc) and Brian sits down with them during every class and not only goes over what it means but also has the kids give there thoughts as to what it means. He is very involved in all the students and gets to know each family. He is there to help with whatever problems your child may be dealing with. The entire staff is very friendly and goes out of their way to ensure that your child is comfortable as well as focused. This is the best family friendly martial arts place! read more

My kids love coming karate! My daughter started at the age of 3 and is now 6 1/2. She even broke her first board at 3 years old. My son started at 4 and is now 8 1/2 years old. They are always learning new techniques while perfecting the previously learned ones. They spend a portion of class learning/reinforcing good behavior which has been extremely beneficial. Brian is always willing to help with any issues kids are having outside of class. No matter how many other sports or activities we have, we always find a way to continue with karate. All of the instructors are very committed to the kids improving, feeling welcomed, and part of the team. read more

I highly recommend SwiftKick! My 4 year old daughter has been coming here for over a year and she loves coming to every class. Class sizes are small and the instructors are great! SwiftKick has helped her grow physically and mentality! Highly recommended! read more

We have had the best experience at Swiftkick. The instructors are so great with children and amazing teachers. This martial arts program not only teaches self defense in a practical way it gives children self confidence! They also focus on teaching perseverance, focus, respect and self control. There is a true level of care and intent for each child that enters the program. My son has been attending for nearly 2 years and he has improved in more ways then I would have imagined from a martial arts class! read more

I found a place that is teaching me exactly what I want to learn. With every new skill or move that is taught, they explain how it would be applied in a real life setting; when you want want to use it or how to defend against it. After my free trial class I was hooked, and after only a few months I have gained confidence and peace of mind. The adult class provides a comfortable learning environment because I'm learning something new with other people in my age group. The instructors are top notch and extremely skilled, but they are also humble and down to earth. They respect your learning pace, but always encourage you to grow and improve. I can't wait until my kids are old enough to start classes. My family will be at SwiftKick for the long run. read more

My son has been at Swiftkick for almost a year. He started when they had a special at his school and liked it so much, he wanted to continue. Brian and his team are great with the kids. My sons confidence has soared. He's learning self-defense, respect, and discipline while getting a great martial arts workout. I would highly recommend Swiftkick! read more

I started training with Swift Kick about 4 months ago. The staff is amazing and it is an extremely good work out. It helps me with both my fitness goals as well as helping me to get a baseline in self defense. I have also signed my 3 children up and all of them love it. read more