I have been going to SWAMA (South Western Art of Martial Arts), for nearly four month now. They…read moreprovide an excellent balance of intensity, total body, strength building and cardio into all there class. Grand Master Dr. James Wilson, is an amazing instructor. he understand the body as it should be, in such way that he will keep you safe during your work out and or training but at the same time help you reach new levels in your skills and or losing weight. . All the instructors are amazing, i also attend kick boxing Monday night, and that class is amazing (your shirt will be soaked by the end of that class). All of the instructors are great, and given the expertise provide the pricing is quite reasonable. They also provide training in taekwondo and Hapkido. Anyone serious about getting in shape or training in martial arts, this is the place to be.

I was excited to do classes here and the owner seemed really nice and caring. Health issues came up…read morefor me not even a week after I signed up and I informed them that I couldn't continue. I never even got to use my equipment or do a class. They proceeded to take more money from me and are refusing to answer my calls or emails. I had an uneasy feeling about this place but now its confirmed. Completely unprofessional and manipulative. Unfortunately for them I'm not someone who just takes things. Legal action will be taken against them. I just don't want anyone else to trust such a business that preys on someone. There's so many of these gyms around san diego and a reason they only have 7 reviews. AVOID THIS PLACE.

What an awesome place with incredible instructors. My son just turned 8, has never played any…read moresports, has ADHD and I thought he would hate it. Turns out he lives for jiu jitsu now and wishes he could grapple 7 days a week. In just 2 months of going there, his coordination and confidence has sky rocketed. I'm really excited to see how far he takes this, and I can't thank Ronnie & Shawn enough for how great they are with these kids. I'd give you 10 stars if I could! Thanks for everything!

I had very high hopes that my daughter would take a liking to jiu jitsu, but at the same time, was…read morealso very nervous that she would have a bad experience on the mats and not want to come back. The reality was that she had an AWESOME experience. I mentioned to Professor's Ronnie and Shawn that my daughter is a little timid, and they gave her extra attention the first few classes, and were able to put her (and me) at ease. This is exactly the environment that I'd ask for in a jiu jitsu academy for my daughter. Sometimes, some of the parents would even pitch in and help if the classes were busy. It was a great vibe, felt like a big family and like everybody knows eachother. On top of the top notch instruction, their customer service is excellent as well. HIGHLY recommended!

AWSOME! Great place to learn Brazilian Jujutsu. The gym is…read moreclean, friendly and very welcoming. KIMO is a knowledgeable and Professional. I Highly suggest this gym If your want to expand your Bjj knowledge or come to roll. Great place thank you Kimo!

Great instruction and training along with a welcoming environment. Academy is brand new and very…read moreclean. Tuition cost is very affordable and posted up directly on the front page of the website. No uniform requirements besides the traditional IBJJF approved color gis of white, black, and blue. I appreciate that Professor Kimo encourages rolls where our partners take care of each other, so we can focus on longevity and training consistency without putting each other out due to injuries. Higher belts here are kind and give me tips as well. Great place for beginners like myself!

Amazing martial arts school! From the attention to detail in…read moreevery student Sensei Trujillo has in the school goes one on one to help improve their skills and develop new ones as they practice Lima Lama and Kempo making you feel confident every time you attend class! Thank you Sensei Trujillo

I have two kids in this dogo my son Santiago have 6 years old and Matteo is 2 years old and both…read morelove this place. Took me a while to find the perfect place for them Mr. Trujillo is the best teacher he is patience with the kids

This is a 2 part review for myself and my 6 year old daughter. Joe has been our coach for about 3…read moremonths now. As a person Joe is friendly, present to everyone in his gym, and most importantly he's genuine. As a coach you can see his decades of experience in BJJ in action on the mat. He is extremely detailed in technique, sees all the counters, and treats it like a chess game. Joe's classes are well thought out as the drillng are connected through multiple days. If you're a newbie, looking to move gyms (like I did), or seasoned in search for upper belts to spar with - choose Kainga. For my daughter it was rough leaving her first coach and all the little friends. She gets challenged with Joe though in fitness, discipline, and accountability that I want her to get out of a self defense class. Joe has displayed patience in her original push back to participate. He listened to my input to help her feel comfortable which I appreciate as a parent. Adult members regularly assist on the mat to provide extra support in lessons and assure the kids train safely. She now looks forward to going to class, has fun, and learns the applicable basics she can apply if she's ever bullied at school. The gym and its members provide a great environment. Competitive rolls or you can communicate to take it easy. Egos are left at the door and all upper belts enjoy offering tips. Regularly members hang out after class is done, strenghtening the gym comradery. Mats are cleaned throughout the day. For your budget - monthly fees are fair, no registration fee/ in house gi requirement, and the quality/ amount of classes available make it worth what you pay. This gym is definitely NOT A MONEY GRAB and all about learning, competition, and a safe environment.

This review is for my experience with this business back in 2023. Gym was overcrowded with too many…read morekids and the staff only cared about the "best performing" kids. My kiddo could easily tell. It is not rocket science. Staff was rude when my card payment didn't go through due to it being reported lost and me not recalling it was specifically this card that was on file with Kainga Jiu Jitsu. This was after paying on time for several months, so there was no need for the nasty and aggressive attitudes. They claim to be about family, but what they really mean is money and those they perceive as valuable to their gym. Lame experience, lame attitudes, and lame business structure. I do not recommend this place at all. There are plenty of other jiu jitsu places in and around Chula Vista and San Diego that offer a better service at a lower cost without the supposed "family" model.

This place has great skills and real defense techniques for kids to grow up with, the teachers pay…read moreattention to each child too and are kind

I trained with Master Larry Dercole in the 1980s and 90s. Now in my 40s and looking back at my life…read moreI credit the training of not just the martial arts skills I learned but the life skills of focus, discipline, and perseverance that brought me much success in my academics and eventually my career. The studio has been there many years and produced many black belts, regional and world champions - a testament to the quality of instruction given at the school. I have had the pleasure of training with Master Leslie Salinas and she also has a strong dedication to teaching her students. Anyone who is looking to train or have their children train at this studio will learn not only martial arts - but how to unlock the potential within.

Review long over due I had came in here along with my…read morebrother Ernie Since he was already attending I boxed at alliance for years with their amateur team However what I loved about BBA was that they had started teaching me from the start Where I came to realize what real coaching was And how I had so much to learn when I thought I knew so much because I had spent years sparring I could see what coach was doing with his kids and how he was teaching them Seriously perhaps the best gym I seen in San Diego for boxing as far as learning I think this is a gym where if your willing to put in the work and you want to box not just play around to lose weight You will get to learn a lot more than many other places will teach. Great place I just couldn't stay because at the time I had like 15 hour work days

Great trainers, gym environment is also great. Anybody looking to train boxing in San Diego should…read moremost definitely check out Bound Boxing. Coach Medina will bring the absolute best out of you.

BEST GYM EVER!! I came here with no past of BJJ. I have come to love the sport!…read moreThe professors are incredible, patient, and talented. The woman's class rocks!!

The woman who teaches the homeschool class (forgot name, but has like red hair) she came late…read moreseveral times, GI undone, and she spoke extremely rude to kids. Took my child out of there ASAP.

If you're reading this review for Arashi BJJ, you've probably seen all the other million five star…read morereviews on google. They're all real. Sensei Drue and the coaching team at Arashi really care about helping every student reach their potential. Whether you're trying to get back in shape, collect every gold medal in the area, or just have fun tossing people around, you will find top-notch coaching and an amazing community. The Dojo is also very clean, well maintained, and well ventilated. There's parking in the front and the gym is easily accessible by trolley or bus.

Great place to train. They offer Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and Muay Thai for kids and…read moreadults. Sensei Drue is a great teacher and mentor who will push you to be your best; he's helped me train for California State Games, IBJJF, and NAGA tournaments. If you have kids, Kandy does a great job taking care of them in the kids' classes. My stepdaughter and I have been coming here for about 6 months now and we don't plan on training anywhere else while we are in the area.

Had an amazing experience here. The staff is professional and Coach Abraham is a great boxing coach…read morethat knows what he is doing. Very family oriented gym and highly recommend!

If I could give this place more stars I absolutely would! After losing close to 100lbs I started to…read moreplateau but I am still not where I want to be physically. The trainers/coaches here are aware of your fitness goals and push you to your limit and beyond that because they absolutely believe in you. I've only been going here for a week but I already feel a difference physically and mentally. I have more energy throughout the day and it feels great to want to keep moving. I have typically enjoyed working out but now I can say I've never enjoyed it more than ever and can see myself spending many more years here! Thank you intensity!