Our daughter has been taking martial art lessons here since she was five years old and our whole…read morefamily is in absolute adoration with this family-owned school. They genuinely balance respect, honest feedback and positive reinforcement to teach people of all ages. While kids learn the art of taekwondo, there is a huge emphasis on self-awareness, self-defense and personal discipline. Each teacher has a unique style and impressive approach to meet students where their skill level is and effectively guide them through graduated challenges that make them step out of their comfort zone, all the while, building their confidence and core strength. The leadership is a healthy mix of tough love, encouragement, motivation and support. While they were at a larger studio, they would hold huge events where students could bring a friend to enjoy things like Halloween Haunted House and ninja nerf wars. They also have fun activities like parents night out where they host young kids and tweens in an activity-filled night to allow parents a few hours of solitude on evening like Valentine's Day. Other events they encourage kids to attend are martial art tournaments, community events and so much more. There are so many great things about this school, that I could write a few more paragraphs about them. I highly recommend this amazing family-owned and operated martial arts school to anyone looking to hone an art form, fine-tune respect for others, build defense skills, boost self-confidence or have the desire to one day call themselves a black belt. Do not snooze on the sparkling hidden gem of Escondido, Eldred School of Martial Arts.

My son has been attending Eldred's School of Martial Arts for 4 months now, and the experience has…read morebeen fantastic. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and encouraging with the kids. They do an amazing job balancing discipline, respect, and fun -- which keeps my son excited to go every week.

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.

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.

Judi is kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable and great with my son. She's protective of the students and…read morewants to see them succeed.

From the owner: Martial Arts School, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,…read more No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, Kids Jiu Jitsu, Korean Karate, Shotokan Karate, Kids karate, Tang Soo Do, Kickboxing, Self-defense, Women's self defense, Family classes

We absolutely loved this place my son and I did a free trial…read more There is no way i could afford the price unfortunately. For myself and my son we were offered unlimited classes and quoted $340. I almost cried that's more than I paid a month for my car payment. I know some families are well off financially but I have a lot of student debt and two kids to support and feed. I would love to be a part of the BJJ family unfortunately I'm still not financially stable enough to fit this in our budget. I feel sad because people like me and my son still need places like this number one to learn self defense and protection. Number two low socioeconomic individuals from all backgrounds can benefit from these services as well. I get it though businesses are for profit and money not always for people and the life changing impact they can provide. I was in a domestic violence relationship and me and my sons still have a lot of fear but I'd love for us to learn how to better protect ourselves and feel a little safer. I am in the military and work my ass off for my kids and this country but I still feel sad that I can't afford this place. I absolutely loved it. I grew up with no money raised by a single mother of four kids. Im trying my best to provide for my kids future i can't afford the price tag.

The mats are CLEAN! GREAT community !…read moreSAFE environment ! ACCESSIBLE times ! And just an overall joy to be welcomed into this dojo. I 100% recommend for everyone to join SDBJJ

Started training here back in January, my first time ever training Jiu Jitsu... everyone has been…read moresuper friendly & helpful even going out of their way to give tips.. The owner/main teacher Magid keeps a great family culture in his gym! Anyone who's complaining about their card being charged after they leave... theres a 3rd party company that bills you, you're leaving a bad review for the wrong person

Been training here since May and can honestly say I have not had a day where I DON'T feel welcomed,…read moresupported, or disrespect; everyday I feel good before and after I leave. This school is a great family owned business, but with world class instructors of all ages with history behind them.Just walk inside, take a look around and you'll see its legit. Very family oriented, I could not have picked a better school to join and learn the great art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Looking forward to spending many years in my journey learning BJJ with Professor Magid and the crew. *Very clean *Changing rooms with place to put stuff *Water available if needed *Bathroom is ALWAYS CLEAN *Kids love this place and you see more and more. *Always careful with newbies and puts you with a higher ranking belt.

This martial arts school is about as good as American colleges of karate. You'd be better off…read moretraining in pillow fighting. Sorry but they suck ....period

This was one of the best self defense classes I have ever taken! The class was 3 hours long. Ms…read more Sandy's teaches effective, practical moves that are easy to remember. Our class was just the first of 4 sessions and well worth it. The most effective part of the class is at the end, when she has black belts play the attackers. This gave the class the ability to try their moves in a more real setting. It made you realize that you CAN react if you ever were attacked. Look forward to the next class!

My kid had a great experience training for 7 years at this Aikido school. Gallo Sensei is not only…read moreskilled but also very kind and supportive, creating a welcoming and respectful environment for everyone. During her time here, she learned a lot--not just about the physical techniques of Aikido, but also its deeper philosophy. It's been a rewarding journey both physically and mentally. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone interested in Aikido.

Aikido San Marcos is a wonderful place to learn aikido! I started going here with my son about five…read moreyears ago and we trained together in the kids/family class. What a great time we had learning aikido together. It has a family atmosphere and is filled with wonderful people. Sensei Gallo is a great teacher. I have learned so much there and have made some great friends. I highly recommend it.

New martial arts studio in Escondido! They teach boxing, kickboxing, jui jitsu, karate for kids,…read moreadult self defense, and more! I met Coach Dominique and he was very nice and welcoming. He mentioned a lot of women train here, as well as men, to make us feel more comfortable. He said you can pay monthly for a membership, or pay 10 months up front and get 2 months free. It is a smaller space inside which gives a more personal feel. Check it out! :)

My partner and I have never practiced any type of boxing or martial arts before so we came to…read moreDominic's business for guidance. He was very welcoming and patient as we asked questions about beginning levels, pricing and equipment. There are various ways to pay for classes here! You can pay by class, monthly, or yearly. You can bring your own equipment or rent it there. There are multiple experienced trainers open to all levels of training. Most classes are group classes, but if you get a subscription you get 2 private lessons as well. If you partner up with someone, like a spouse or a friend, you get 4 private classes! They have a big female clientele, which made me feel welcomed and safe :) I look forward to coming back!

If you want go get a great yoga workout even if normal yoga classes make you hurt try this place!…read more I love this yoga studio! I took classes two or three times a week over half my pregnancy. I didn't just attend the prenatal classes but also all the classes I physically felt capable of. I 100% believe the classes helped to prepare my body for labor. Yoga teaches mental and physical resilience and A Gentle Way Yoga does this. When I recommend this studio to other people I call it "old people yoga" since the main clientele is older. But I loved that! It's not a place to compete or show case your latest active wear. It's a comfortable welcoming place! I always got a great workout and felt amazing after class. I love, love, LOVE that the instructors teach the modifications for every yoga pose! Not everyone has the physicality to complete every yoga pose exactly...cough, cough...me! At other yoga studios I would be made to feel inadequate, strained, dismissed and uncomfortable when I couldn't do a movement. I think that's why a lot of people give up on yoga. At A Gentle Way yoga they teach you how to get a great yoga workout even if you have physical limitations. They don't make you feel like a failure if your body says no to a particular movement. They work with you to get the most from you body. Before you know it you are actually getting better and not needing to modify at all!

I recently went to my first class at AGW…read more I have to admit I was a bit hesitant because of the apparent focus on students with health challenges...and I'm of normal weight, just looking for a relaxing/renewing experience. I was concerned that I might be out of place. An unfounded concern... I took advantage of the $8 December special and was happy I did. The instructor, Carolyn, was very warm and welcoming and designed the class to fit the needs of the students. I'll wait to attend a few more classes before considering a 5-star rating, but I must say I really liked the vibe of this small studio and OH MY what a huge selection of props to choose from! This is wonderful considering the focus on gentle / restorative / meditative yoga. The only small distraction (for me) is that the parking lot is shared with an emergency pet clinic and if you are a pet owner it can be a little upsetting at times. :( I really like the cozy, intimate environment of A Gentle Way...so many little things are considered in the cubbies, the restrooms and throughout.