My previous 4.5 star review is now a resolute 5. Team Touche has been fantastic in adapting to the…read morepandemic, immediately establishing online classes at the beginning of the shutdown, and now carefully reopening for in-person private lessons and sparring sessions. Group classes continue to be virtual only. Daily club procedures include: - Temperature checks upon arrival for all clients and staff - Cloth face masks required for students and staff whenever in the building; these can be worn over the fencing mask during lessons - Fencing bags placed in designated spots which are sanitized immediately after each lesson - Thorough sanitation of entire club every 2 hours - Closed lobby to spectators

Six years ago, after the intensity of several competition seasons of rhythmic gymnastics, we were…read moreready for a fun and friendly environment for our daughter to do sports and we chose fencing at Team Touche, not too far from our house. And fun she had! Six years later, every night, she is still excited to go to practice at TTFC. And as an additional bonus, along the way, in March, she became the 2019 US National Champion in Women's Foil in the cadet and Junior categories. And now at 16 years old, she is ranked as one of the top women's foil fencers in the country and this season, she has represented the US at international fencing competitions (World Cups. Grand Prix) on both Senior and Junior USA National Teams. Coach Tedd is simply amazing! His unique coaching style combines friendliness and fun with top world-class fencing expertise. And now that the club has grown, there are also other great coaches working at TTFC and we take lessons from them as well. Coach Raul brings international-level fencing and coaching expertise from Cuba - one of the strongest fencing schools. For many years, he himself was a top-level international fencer and now he is sharing his knowledge with TTFC students of all levels and ages. Coach Alex is also an outstanding resource for us. His intimate knowledge of all the technical inner-workings of both epee and foil fencing and his decades of experience coaching national team member from many countries has proved to be essential to our daughter's success in this sport. I am so glad that fencing specialists of truly top world-level caliber turned out to be at a club right here in San Diego, just a few minutes from our house in Carmel Valley.

We found an excellent daycare program for our son during the school closure. Manna's Martial Arts…read more(www.manna.us/sportscampweek/index.html) offers a safe, clean, caring and nurturing environment with licensed child care providers. We're working parents and wanted to ensure our son is well cared for and continues to learn during these uncertain times. What he loves most about the program, that he wouldn't get from just staying home? He's engaged in various activities that help to expand his personal social skills, self-confidence, improving his chess skills, making new friends and practicing his educational skills in accordance with PUSD. The program also offers arts and crafts projects and skills development to balance his learning and expand his creativity! The hours are flexible, which is great for working parents. Plus, it's a Family owned business since 1986 and we always support small businesses whenever possible. We're blessed to have found Manna's Martial Arts and they're offering the Sports Camps Week!

What an incredible experience for my grandson to gain self-confidence and leadership skills…read more Wonderful instructors and staff. Highly recommend Manna's for instilling respect, good citizenship as well as dedication. It is amazing what Grand Master Manna and Ma'am have given back to the community and the impact they have had and continue to have on lives of all ages.

I went here to watch my grandson's practice and the coaches were great with the kids . Super…read moreinteractive and helpful. They all seem to have great attitudes and abilities. Happy he is learning in this way environment!

My 4 year old took classes at Team XSAMA for months and loved it! The class ratio is great and kept…read morehim engaged the entire time. I also loved that there were many classes throughout the week that he could attend, including taekwondo, parkour, and tumbling. My kid is high energy and has a low attention span, and they worked with him to help give him discipline while also having fun. He learned a lot and we look forward to starting up classes again soon!

Fair warning, I have not attended SKMA since approximately 2015-2016 timeframe, but I highly doubt…read moreanything I'm about to say has changed. I started with SKMA back when it all began as a side hustle for Mr. Cowell as he was (I believe) a student at SDSU. In fact, we originally were using a church for class prior to SKMA moving into their current locations. I trained underneath Brian Cowell for approximately 7-8 years. There are no better boxing coaches or applied martial arts coaches, than Mr. Cowell himself. I can firmly attest to that having now lived all across the world and having avidly boxed in a few other locations inside this country and out. Mr. Cowell and his staff have a very solid history of being overtly friendly, extremely experienced, very diligent and very dedicated to Martial Arts as both a training regime and as a lifestyle. Martial Arts is not only a great means to get into shape, but when applied more mentally it creates a mindset which few hurdles in this world can stop. Every aspect of my life, and the quality of person I am today, is based in the foundation that SwiftKick Martial Arts, and Brian Cowell himself, instilled in me through years of training approaching a decade ago. If that is not a testament to a very worth wild investment, I don't believe I know what is. In terms of Martial Arts training and capability. Due my job, which works in the Anti Terrorism field, there have been more occasions than I have fingers and toes where I have had to rely on the techniques and skills I acquired through years of training from SKMA. It just works. Hopefully there is never a time to need to resort to violence. BUT.. if there is ever a time where you must, for the purpose of self defense, there is no greater means to prepare yourself.

We did not join this studio/ gym but I do want to commend the introduction and communication when…read moregoing through the trial process. I originally identified this studio through a social media ad and then saw their videos, fbook, instagram, etc. I submitted the inquiry online and received prompt, courteous and clear communications from Sarah, New Members Coordinator, Lead Instructor, Carlsbad. We didn't have the pleasure of meeting Sarah in person but I appreciated her quick responses and ease to schedule our first introduction to the studio. Within a week, we had the opportunity to come by for a Saturday trial class at the Rancho Bernardo location. There are two studios: Rancho Bernardo and Carlsbad. The Rancho Bernardo one is near the fire house/ Webb Park (heading toward the library) and conveniently located in a shopping plaza. Our kiddos were in the 4-6 age range and they have no martial arts training or background (besides watching ninjago and thinking ninjas are super cool). They had a blast in class. Coach Chandler (?) was supported by some older volunteer students and other coaches. I was impressed with the teacher to student ratio, cleanliness of the studio, and the firm but loving direction provided. For example, I very much liked that the lead coach explained clearly to the young kids that screaming is not acceptable when saying "Yes Coach!" The instruction was easy to understand for the young kiddos. And he meant what he said. When one kid blatantly stepped out of line (class clown of the hour), Coach Chandler firmly and politely had the kid sit out the fun activity and then took the time to speak with the kid one-on-one and explain what the kid had done wrong. It was very impressive and well executed. We aren't familiar with martial arts in general but they explained they are a type of martial arts that is not form based (like Tae Kwon Do). They lean on many of the similar concepts but it's more defense instruction (how to actually execute a kick or punch properly so that a child can learn to protect themselves). I thought that was interesting to learn. The backbone to their program is the mindset they want to cultivate with young kids. They have a very well thought out program and in fact the first paper they gave us states: "We begin the Martial Art training journey not with punches and kicks, but with central lessons called Tenets." I REALLY liked this concept. They integrate parents into the learning process and help set attainable and age appropriate goals. Very well thought out program. Great leaders. Fun kids and coaches.. the kids loved it. We didn't participate this round just due to scheduling conflicts.. but do VERY MUCH recommend checking them out and scheduling a trial. One thing is to understand/discuss prior to your trial is the investment (they do offer a substantial discount for signing up same day as your trial) and the schedule. We may find ourselves back to join in the Spring but I did want to applaud the business. Girls and boys alike would excel in a studio like this.

My son just had his nerf birthday party at West Coast Martial Arts Academy and it was a blast!…read more I was looking for an indoor venue to host his birthday given the weather has been unpredictable. The space was open with high ceilings and you get to use the whole facility including the waiting area, main floor, and boxing ring. The party package included 90 mins of nerf battle time, 30 mins for cake, 2 helpers to set up, clean up, and entertain the kids, nerf guns, protective eye glasses, and bullets for 20 kids (additional cost if you have more than 20 kids), and tables and chairs. The cost was $549. They allow you to bring food, drinks, and decorations. It was easy to book the event and the front office assistant, Ren, was great at coordinating everything. All the kids had so much fun! Would highly recommend booking your kids next birthday party here!

We have been part of the WCMAA family for a few months now and my kids just can't get enough! The…read moreinstructors are top notch, the facility is safe and clean and my kids and I LOVE it. Highly recommend!

Here's a polished Yelp review you could use:…read more We've tried baseball, soccer, jiu-jitsu, and several other activities over the years, and my son has always been the kid who wanted to quit after a while. This was completely different. We signed him up for the week-long camp, and from day one, everyone was so welcoming, encouraging, and positive. He absolutely loved it. Every day he came home excited, and by the end of the week he kept asking, "Can I come back again and again?" Seeing him genuinely excited about an activity is rare, and it made such an impression on us. The staff created a fun environment where kids feel comfortable, included, and excited to participate. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to any parent looking for a great experience for their child!

We came here to try out a class. It's a nice gym. The instructors seem competent and the owner was…read morefriendly. It was a great one hour workout. However, the price and the schedule don't fit our needs. Maybe we'll come back once in a while.

I have been training Jiujitsu and martial arts for a number of years. I've trained at lots of BJJ…read moregyms in San Diego and abroad. I bring my daughter to Eidson to watch good quality rounds because I want her to train when she's older. She's two now and has been watching Jiujitsu at Eidson for at least 6 months. The vibe at this place is super chill. It feels more family like than a lot of the gyms that I've experienced. My daughter and I usually check out Will's Thursday class. Good quality rounds, and excellent instruction. It's not one of those gyms where it's some overweight guy who loves to hear himself talk, but never rolls teaching all these fantasy techniques. It's solid instruction and rounds. Even the kids that join the advance guys blow my mind at how technical they are. Speaking of technical, Wednesdays Muay Thai class has lots of technical instruction. Apparently one of the BjJ instructors brother teaches the class. Great Muay Thai instruction. Oh yeah, they also have Judo. You see quite a few black belts at the Judo. This is really valuable because not all schools have judo, let alone multiple high level Black Belts in attendance at every class. I know the head instructor, Andrew, also trains Judo and traveled to Brazil to train a few times. It's a super dope spot. I want my daughter to be a cross-disciplinary martial artist and Eidson is an excellent choice for us to begin her martial arts career.

My son has been practicing Jujitsu there for the last 3 years. Sensei Andrew and the other…read moreinstructors are amazing. Very dedicated, knowledgeable, and patient. My son had a tremendous growth in so many aspects.

1802 BJJ is a great place to train for adults and kids of all levels. 1802 provides a great family…read moreatmosphere, and the Professors and Coaches make everyone feel welcomed. I highly recommend training at 1802 BJJ.

Our daughter has been part of this gym family for over 6 years, and we couldn't be happier. The…read morecoaches are incredible -their talent, dedication and genuine care are unmatched. They've helped our daughter grow in confidence, discipline, and respect. We absolutely love 1802 and we are so grateful for everything they've done.