Great place to come train and learn basic skills..Open to all levels. The students I work with from…read moreEast hills Academy come to clean the gym on either Tuesday or Wednesday depending on our schedule. This place is amazing quality instruction and staff.

So glad I stumbled across this place for jui Jitsu! Perfect location, well priced, clean place to…read moretrain. Super friendly which is why I wanted to leave this review. Have yet to train but in the process of signing up, I'll update the review once I've had a chance to really train with their team.

We recently signed up our son for Gracie South Bay Jiu Jitsu and we are very satisfied with them!…read moreThey are family oriented, friendly , informative and most importantly EXPERTS who have mastered their craft. All the other parents are very friendly as well and very supportive to all. So... if you are wanting to sign up yourself or your child, this is the place to go and learn from Champions.

Our boy's attended GSB for about a year and towards the end of our stay in San Diego our daughter…read morewho was 6yo also attended a few classes, but unfortunately we had to move due to military orders. I would absolutely recommend GSB for future kids/teens especially for beginners. Our boy's were definitely hesitant at first but in time they boosted their confidence on the mat. At GSB they were taught MORE discipline, respect, good sportsmanship, being somewhat independent and of course proper jiu-jitsu training. One of the things we loved about GSB is that, it's a family friendly, caring and kind environment. My husband and I truly felt that our kids were getting the attention they needed as individuals when it came down to training and sometimes getting hurt on the mat and as a parent that is one of the most important things, is to see that your child is well taken care of with trusting coaches/professor. We hope to come back to SD and have our kids retrained by the best! Thank you Professor Leticia and all the coach at GSB!

I highly recommend Sweet Pete's Martial Arts Academy. Grandmaster Pete has been a part of Chula…read moreVista for over 40 years, and is a staple here in His commitment to the students and his way of teaching makes learning martial arts fun and exciting while keeping with the time honored traditions of the martial arts in a way that all students can understand and appreciate. His patience to work with any kid or adult at any age at any level is awesome and I recommend this organization to anyone who loves the martial arts or just wants to try something new because anyone can learn here in a respectful and understanding way with no pressure. As a black belt from his school, he has become a role model for me not only for his character but for his love the martial arts and his willingness to spread this wonderful gift to others. Sincerely Sibak George

I like the Sholin Kenpo style I think it's pretty good it's a style that helps you to get back in…read morethe shape it's good for self-defense f or any age

I've been a member here for almost 5 years & every single coach here is just incredibly welcoming,…read morewhether you're someone training martial arts for fitness or looking to compete. This is the place to be. The owner Zac is one of the most solid human beings one may come across & has such a keen eye for martial arts. They also have great classes for kids.

I've had the pleasure of training under this gym for at least the past 2 years. Not only will you…read morefind a unique style of kickboxing here but also a tight-knit community driven by its strong group of instructors and students who are always coming back to learn more.

This school is great if you want to learn how to defend yourself. Grandmaster Joe is nice and…read morefriendly. The curriculum they teach is one of the deadliest martial arts in the world. Also the instructors are good motivators to their students. Overall I lost weight while training here. Although I've done martial arts before there is no such school like this one. Again, I recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn martial arts.

There are not a lot of schools like this around here. Grandmaster Joe is friendly and approachable…read more I've been coming for 7 months now and it takes awhile to learn the techniques. It's hard to find a school that teaches good filipino martial arts like this one, the techniques are nothing like you've seen before. I've done a little bit of self defense classes before in other schools and they even have some filipino knife techniques, in comparison this is a good place to learn self defense as well. I've taken Muay Thai and Brazilian JJ but this school is a good place to learn weapons and knife training and to add to your arsenal of martial arts skill.

My 9-year-old son and I have been training at AKA for a little over a year, and it has been an…read moreoutstanding experience for both of us. The striking and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs are excellent, with knowledgeable coaches who emphasize not only technical skills but also discipline, respect, and strong values. The kids' classes provide a great balance of structure and fun, creating an environment where children can develop confidence while genuinely enjoying the learning process. For those interested in competition, AKA also has a highly competitive BJJ team that offers exceptional training and support. Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, or competition, I highly recommend AKA. We are grateful to be part of such a welcoming and professional academy.

I was previously at another big name jujitsu school in the area. Then I found out the legendary AKA…read morewhich is well known around the world opened up in San Diego/ Chula Vista. I wasn't happy at my old gym because I was being charged too much for my kids to only attend few classes per week in just Jujitsu. At AKA, besides it is the worlds famous gym, the prices were much lower and my kids could attend as many classes they want in Jujitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Boxing . I was referred by my friend whose child is top ranked in Jujitsu. I found out that AKA has the #1 kids Jujitsu in San Diego. Since my kids has been coming here for over a year they have excelled dramatically and have been winning gold medals in Jujitsu Competitions. Thanks to AKA famous Coach T. for your dedication, hard work and expertise in helping my kids succeed. Overall my kids confidence has improved tremendously and they both have become more focused and dedicated.

Been coming here with my 13 year old for a few months. The gym has all the necessities to learn and…read moreimprove. Coach Hectors training is suitable for all levels. Whether you're brand new, some experience, or you're a high caliber athlete, Hectors coaching will make you at least 1% better everyday. Highly recommend if you're looking to get a good workout or you're looking to compete.

I would highly recommend One Legacy Training Center if you're interested in training yourself or…read moreenrolling your children. The coaches there are very knowledgeable and friendly; and the gym in general has a very family oriented vibe! They offer boxing, Muay Thai, jiu jitsu and MMA and are consistently entering competitions. The awards their students receive speak for themselves!

My daughter loves it! We did the summer session to try it…read moreout. Master Jon was great with the kids and a great instructor. She learned so much in such a short time! We are definitely continuing into the fall!

I was actually encouraged to try eskrima from a friend who is a Doce Pares Esrkima practitioner for…read morealmost 10 years (and counting!) but never had the time to give it a try. I've always known that eskrima is one of the best self defense martial arts to learn. However, after jumping onto other activities and family, my interest to do so began to fall off the wayside. My love for the Martial Art of eskrima was rejuvenated again by this same good friend of mine after he shared the news that his team - Doce Pares/San Diego was expanding their martial art school to the South Bay area (Doce Pares/South Bay/Bonita)...I couldn't believe it because I always wanted to give it a try but it was a bit too far for me to train regularly. Now that they have a new school only 10 minutes away from home - there was no excuse for me not to give it a go! The opportunity to train in eskrima presented itself at the perfect time for me as I was injured from another martial art and missed the camaraderie and family that training martial arts brings. Not only that but learning any martial art for self defense first - should always be your reason to learn any form of martial arts to begin with. So I jumped on the opportunity to give it a 2 week trial and have been training at Doce Pares Bonita since the school had opened in February of this year. Instructor Guro Jon and Guro Howie are well versed and very articulate in their instruction; this is something that is a must for me to learn anything #1. The Instructors must be knowledgeable and patient enough to teach - and they do this quite effortlessly and effectively! Don't take it from me, come join a class and see for yourself first hand. They follow curriculum and as you progress you will see how everything come together as time goes by and it's a beautiful thing when things start making sense. Doce Pares is well renowned nationally and internationally. Look them up on YouTube, Google them or even follow them on social media - they are everywhere! This local Doce Pares chapter have been on local news stations as well. To finally have a school within my area has been great for me. They compete and also participate in demos if that is something that may interest you. So far I've been able to participate in 3 demos one being on the big stage at Petco Park at a recent Filipino Heritage event during a Padres Game! I was not one that liked to do stuff like that but I actually enjoyed the experience and did 2 more after that! Hope to do more in the near future if the opportunity presents itself. :) Again, whether its for self defense, self improvement, stay active, develop self confidence or just a desire to learn something new - come see us at Bonita and try Doce Pares Eskrima for yourself. Guro Jon (Lead Instructor) is a great teacher and will make your eskrima experience an enjoyable one. He covers details in his instruction to make it easy to understand and apply. The higher ranked students are very helpful and supportive... with no egos to worry about here. And most of all - it's a non hostile learning environment for ALL AGES. There are kids as well as adult classes to choose from. The gym has mirrors, it's well ventilated and clean. Everyone is in Doce Pares approved gi (or uniforms) so there is a sense of uniformity and cohesion as a group which is great. Sticks and other gear are also available to you by the school if you decide to come and try it out. Anyway, I think I've covered most of what I've experienced so far....again, come check us out and grow with us here at Doce Pares Bonita! This is hands down the crème dele crème of eskrima in the entire world. Google them...inform yourself and believe me - you won't be fooled if you give us a try! :) Andy

Wes T Response !!! I love people... You don't live in the area, You apparently are not taking…read moreclasses, and you do not say if you have children taking classes and you have no knowledge of martial arts. These children have 27 Katas to master for their belts. I am trying not to laugh here, but obviously you were a visitor, this is Mixed Martial Arts and is an anti bullying but mutual respect environment. OH Yeah !, How many 3,4and 5 years old children do you know that have... DIRTY LAUNDRY TO AIR OUT... I am sorry but you need to get out more often. Whatever your problems are, price, accepted, did not understand the program , did not like the instructor. Those are your problems. I am a senior citizen and have been a student of this DoJo for years and am fit because of these classes. Do not abuse what you do not know !!! See the results first before you bitch about something you don't know !

I went to this school as a kid and I feel like it's the reason I'm fearless and have discipline it…read morealso made me a heck of good fighter and I'm a female who can protect myself from women and men any age and size . I'm going to put my son in it hopefully not much has changed!

Chuze Fitness is a franchise gym with multiple locations in So Cal. They have competitive…read moremembership plans, modern workout machines, a smoothie bar, locker rooms, spacious workout space and fitness classes. Staff are excellent. Gym goers are friendly. Collectively, this is an excellent gym to go to break a sweat. Overall, I recommend Chuze.

Very disappointing experience at Chuze Fitness. My buddy was inside working out, and I simply asked…read moreto use the restroom while waiting. The staff refused and told me I had to sign up for a tour pass first. After taking the time to do the tour pass like they asked, they STILL refused to let me use the restroom. Completely unreasonable and honestly embarrassing customer service. It felt more about control and policies than basic human decency. First impressions matter, and this experience guaranteed I'll never consider joining this gym. There are plenty of other gyms that know how to treat people respectfully.