North Coast Jiujitsu is a great gym, they offer a variety of classes for advanced and beginner, as…read morewell as Gi and Nogi classes. The coaches are awesome, professional and friendly, each person really takes the time to be a good partner and help you through the techniques. The facilities are well kept and very clean, would definitely recommend.

I came here a couple years ago with my son who is autistic and has adhd. We came here because his…read moreregional center program had given this place as an option for my son. We were tolerated at best. They were informative and nice enough to give my son a group lesson. But we definitely didn't feel welcomed or even liked, which is a shame because my son really liked it, we just never felt comfortable enough to return. You might ask.. why wait so long to write this review, well.. I guess it still bothered me.

My daughter (7) is very timid and shy so I thought her first day in class was going to be mostly…read moreher just sitting with me and watching but Locksley (instructor) and all the other coaches were very inviting and gave her confidence to go on the mat right away. She loves going and is learning a lot of great jiu jitsu skills but also life skills. We are going to definitely keep our membership going

We have been with Gracie Vista for 6 months now, and my kid looks forward to every class! We not…read moreonly love the staff but also all the students; this community is top tier.

This month marks our 1-year anniversary since our family (adult and kids ages 6 and 3) started…read moretraining with Coach Ahmad and Destry. Three feelings stick out for me: 1. EKG is a family. The students, both adults and kids alike, are a tight knit community. They show up for each other at fights, cheering for one another on livestreams, warmly provide feedback when training, and they even play with our girls before and after class. This sense of community trickles down from the coaches, who genuinely care about how we are doing, inside, and outside the gym. 2. The instruction is world-class, literally. Ahmad and Destry have 30+ years of experience (estimating) between them - not to mention dozens of belts, and it shows. They know how to break down complex concepts and strategies for novice athletes (both adults and kids). 3. Muay Thai is for everyone and Ahmad and Destry will reinforce that daily. You absolutely don't have to want to 'fight.' If you want to get stronger, learn to protect yourself, or just get some intense cardio, the classes will work for you. If you want to fight, you can do that too. Also want to shoutout the volunteer coaches (who also train) - Marisol, Eric Maddie, Omar. You all are just as critical to our success as students. Thank you. We're looking forward to continuing to grow with EKG. They're on a journey as a gym, and it's been a lot of fun to take the ride with them. My girls (ages 6 and 3), love going daily, and they make that decision for themselves. We highly recommend you trying it out for yourselves. It's life changing. And if you don't take my word for it, listen to my 3 and 6 year old - "I love Muay Thai. Just try it, it's fun. Coach Ahmad is so silly and Coach Destry works so hard with me and I love him."

About to hit 3 months since I decided to step out of my comfort zone and pick up martial arts since…read moreI was a kid. After google searching gyms and stumbling upon this gym's website and instagram, I felt welcoming vibes instantly, and could definitely get the sense that these guys were professional, enthusiastic, and good at what they do. Their resumes, belts, and fighters' records speak for themselves. However, their ability to coach muay thai is only part of what makes this gym so great. The team here is awesome at the intangibles of fostering good vibes, making everyone feel welcome while maintaining the balance with the seriousness of what they do and what the sport is all about. Lastly, they keep the place in great shape, taking cleanliness very seriously and always improving the facilities and equipment the way they know how. Highly recommend those of all ages and levels who are seeking professional instruction with good vibes to check out this gym at least for their week trial. Important note: their new location is at 1241 E Vista Way Vista, CA 92084

I've been going here for 3 years now, the staff is amazing and my confidence went from a 2 to a 10…read morein just a matter of months!! I definitely recommend coming!

My daughter joined North County Self Defense almost 2 years ago…read more This has been such an amazing journey watching her learn and make new friends. I am very Grateful for all the instructors for having such patience with my daughter. Especially when she has her meltdowns. They way they are able to help calm her and get her to rejoin class. I am so excited for everything she will continue to learn. A direct thank you to Sensei Robert Ellis for supporting my daughters needs and help with her growth.

We enrolled our kids here about few months ago and have been very happy with the experience they…read morehave provided my two littles... 6 year old girl and 4 year old boy . All staff are very friendly and we love Mr. Bay as their personal instructor! He is AWESOME!!! Highly recommend if looking for extra curricular activity for the littles!!!

I joined almost 10 years ago and looking back I have zero regrets. My first time stepping into…read moreWhite Dragon I was greeted with nothing but smiles and people with positive attitudes. The facility was clean, the classes they offered kept me engaged and were a great way for me to stay in shape! I owe a lot to my training partners and the staff for helping me realize the person I am today. Adhering to their core values I began to develop discipline and a new outlook on what the core value of health meant to me. I would highly recommend people give this place a try!

Great environment! They teach all levels from beginner to competition level. We started going a…read morecouple of years ago and no they are like family.

Both my boys trained jiu jitsu at ages 5 and 4. Both are now 8 and 6 and are still growing in their…read moreknowledge of this gentle art. I got the bug and started back in May. We all trained at another academy in Oceanside and we are shocked at how much better Excel is! A great "mom and pop shop" here in Oside for sure. Professor Michio and Coach Kidd are awesome with the kids because they also have a child in their program. They have the utmost patience and will never react negatively toward a child. If you have kids and are looking for a quality program choose Excel! I can say with complete confidence my children have great role models now to continue on their jiu jitsu journey. Excel has Gi, No Gi, Family Gi, takedown and boxing classes as well as seminars to expand on certain concepts to help build up your arsenal. Everyone here is friendly and helpful at guiding you to learn concepts and get your reps in correctly. Free 3 day trial to see if it works for you or your kids. Great thing too is your allowed to watch the classes and watch your kids grow!

Master Arango is truly phenomenal! My son, who is autistic, is very particular about how he…read morecommunicates and how others speak to him--but Master Arango connected with him effortlessly. It was amazing to see how naturally she understood and supported him. What we appreciate most is her ability to turn everyday moments into meaningful life lessons for the kids. Her passion genuinely shines through in everything she does. We feel incredibly grateful and fortunate to have her in our lives. The entire CKA team is wonderful!

Fabulous experience! We signed up our son who had a friend attending CKA and it was one of the best…read moredecisions we've made as parents for him. He struggled with focus and discipline and within weeks we began to see improvement in those areas. Master Arango is a phenomenal instructor, but the whole team has been extremely friendly and professional. Our son is eager to attend each session, and we love watching him learn new skills that make him stronger and give him self-confidence. The lessons learned extend far beyond the Dojo. CKA is a remarkable organization that I would highly recommend to anyone.

My two children go here and this is the real deal. I have a great respect for the art of judo…read moresince coming here, great for all ages and the price is right. Yep still going here! My son is now ranked blue belt and it has the same old great price per month $25.00, this place is a godsend for the martial arts and Japanese culture.

I started training here last summer and have not regretted it. I also train in brazilian jiu jitsu…read moreand the method that Sensei Bill Caldwell teaches has increased my awareness greatly in both arts. The classes build on themselves with strong fundamentals and plenty of drilling. If you have never done a martial art, this is an awesome environment to begin. There are also kids classes and more advanced classes for higher belts. Judo is probably the best deal in martial arts that you will ever get. Fees are very reasonable at $25 a month. Judo is a beautiful art with a rich history and is also very effective for all body types. I am proud to call this my Judo gym.