Explorer Program
Kids 3-5
The SwiftKick Martial Arts Explorer Program serves children ages 3-5. Unlike any other children’s martial arts activity, the SwiftKick...
Pathfinder Program
Kids 6-11
The SwiftKick Martial Arts Pathfinder Martial Arts Program serves children ages 6-11. If your child is under 6 and you would like them to...
Impact Program
Teens 12+
The SwiftKick Impact Program serves teens ages 12-18. This program is designed to use the martial arts as a venue to develop physical
Champion Program
Adults 18+
The SwiftKick Martial Arts Champion Program serves all adults over 18. Designed for the time-constrained working professional.
Been training here for 8+ years now, and I can say not a better decision was made. Incredibly grateful to the coaches and the whole staff who make everyone feel welcome and a part of the swiftkick family, and help them break through ceilings of what they think is possible. To say that your martial arts skills directly translates into life improvements would be an understatement. There's always new skills to learn, better your existing skills and the coaches will push you towards it. I'm fortunate to have built some life long friendships here and it is a truly a community here, that's helping make each other better!
Harshavardhan S.
22:20 26 May 23
Great place! Our kids have learned so much in just 2 weeks. They usually have 2-4 teachers per group so lots of individual attention. The lessons are packed with learning and they mix it up a lot to keep the kids engaged. All the instructors are kind and great with kids of all ages. Love that they focus on personal development as well.
S B
03:34 09 May 23
Amazing staff, outstanding program that instills values, integrity of character and social emotional skills toward leadership. Excellent character building program, exercise and discipline for children of all ages! Very thankful for this wonderful Martial Arts School. Thank you.
Mr. Atienza Room 1.
00:07 29 Apr 23
We've had a great experience at Swiftkick! We have found our daughter's teacher Laura to be skilled, personable, and very dedicated. Our daughter looks forward to her lessons each week and has grown tremendously over the past year with Laura's guidance.
Tobin S.
16:26 19 Mar 23
My granddaughter and I received our first private session with Laura, and I am very impressed with her professionalism and care. I look forward to many years of training with her.
Lisa The B.
14:32 13 Feb 23
Could not be happier with the coaches and teaching philosophy. This place is worth every penny, and has been very helpful for a challenging kid!
Meryl K.
01:43 09 Feb 23
Way more fun than I thought! Will be back.Update: couple months under my belt and really enjoying the physical and mental exercise
Anthony P.
02:43 27 Jan 23
Very interactive coaches, kids like them.
Muthukkumar D
23:41 26 May 22
We couldn’t be happier with our decision to take our little guy here. Every single interaction with anyone at Swiftkick has been nothing but incredibly pleasant & helpful. They always welcome us with a smile and genuine care. Our son absolutely loves class and his coaches, so do we. He’s learned so much and we’re so appreciative for all they’ve taught him so far and their kindness. We don’t ever want to leave!
Amy A.
19:00 26 Apr 22
Swiftkick Martial Arts is a great place to work out and train a self-defense class! I love the staff and the materials they teach, check them out for a free trial if you're interested! It's a great place!
Trevor N.
02:54 01 Mar 22
H. K.
22:29 09 Oct 21
I've been going regularly for about 8 months. I can say the staff are truly knowledgeable and dedicated to fostering a safe, but challenging environment for martial arts limited only by what you put into it. Loving it!
Charles G.
03:39 08 Sep 21
We are so grateful that we found SwiftKick Martial Arts. My son has been training there since 2016.We have been extremely pleased with the coaching staff, the level of instruction and the results.I highly recommend SwiftKick!
Suzanne R.
02:29 11 Jul 21
both my kids and I both take classes and we love it. Hands down the best classes to put your kids in if you want to raise kind, compassionate, and disciplined kids.
Dana M.
17:23 18 Apr 21
My son really does enjoy participating in Swiftkick Martial Arts. The staff is super friendly and always makes us feel very welcomed. The instructors are very patient and attentive to the kids. My son has learned a lot!
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03:49 14 Apr 21
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02:40 07 Apr 21
Saanvi A.
03:29 04 Mar 21
Always a good shopping experience
Vern H.
21:39 28 Feb 21
Andrew B.
03:17 16 Feb 21
kitty K.
19:02 04 Dec 20
Easily the best martial arts studio for kids around!
Nick P.
06:29 13 Aug 20
Jonathan T.
01:57 04 Jun 20
Wonderful all-around activity/organization to be involved in: top-notch encouraging instructors, family-focused and highly communicative, and so much fun for the kids, all while practicing health and life skills they can continue to incorporate at home. Would highly recommend to ANY parent/family for ANY child. My son and daughter can’t get enough!
Nicole C.
18:17 04 Mar 20
Eman E.
00:23 03 Dec 19
I love this business!
Russell A.
22:41 02 Nov 19
Our family loves SwiftKick! We have been going to SwiftKick for two years and we have loved every class and event. My daughter is excited to go to each class and is disappointed if we ever have to miss. All the coaches are engaging and very knowledgeable. They teach life skills like self-defense, respect, attentiveness and self-control in a fun way. Our younger son is excited to start training at the Rancho Bernardo studio and he'll start as soon as he is old enough.
Karen K
20:33 29 Sep 19
My son has been a student at SwiftKick for over 10 years. The awesome thing about SwiftKick Martial Arts is while they teach self-defense, they also teach self-control.The entire staff are incredibly patient, and mix in fun activities to get students (adult and children alike) to be active, learn self-control, and have a ton of fun doing it.A few years ago, after seeing how much fun our son was having, my wife and I also started and have been loving it ever since!
Scott K.
22:51 08 Aug 19
Our oldest daughter has been a part of Swiftkick for 4 years and she loves it. It has given her tons of confidence and let her grow as a leader. The coaches definitely engage with our kids and take an individualized approach with teaching them. While our kids have grown and have a great time there, if there is one thing that they can improve upon, it's that having more classes especially at the more advanced level would be awesome!
Leng K.
14:11 18 Jul 19
Four of our children have trained here over the last 3 1/2 years. The coaches are excellent at engaging younger and older students alike. We count this as a valuable piece of our children's education.
Erin N.
16:50 16 Jul 19
My son loves Swiftkick at Rancho Bernardo. When our summer travel plans got cancelled he was happy cause he won’t be missing Swiftkick!! I noticed an increased level of discipline and alertness in him. Sometimes when I call out to him or assign a task at home he replies “ yes mom”. 😀Thank you Swiftkick.
Jan S
16:30 20 Jun 19
Parker S.
06:37 28 Apr 19
I was in Bernado class for almost 6 months. Sadly, because of work reason, I have to move. I have learned a lot from SwiftKick. I came in as a kickboxing background student and came out as a martial arts student. I have learned more defense skills, move technique, and kick skills. If I can stay longer, I believe I can learn more skills. All instructors are very nice and reachable. For adult class, your classmates are great instructor, too.
Z. J.
22:53 11 Mar 19
I have been doing this ever since I was 6 years old the instructors don't just become your instructor they also become your friend. I am a brown belt and they help me learn multiple tenants 🙂
Matthew
18:15 02 Nov 18
We are so happy we signed our Liam up with Swiftkick Marital Arts in RB. We started 2 months ago with our 9yr old and he has made such great progress and actually loves going 3 times a week. If he is in a bad mood going he comes out of there super happy. He smiles through the whole class. We just signed up our 7 year old this weekend and he is so far loving it also. The staff are absolutely amazing with the kids.
The Kehle 1.
17:44 28 Oct 18
UrshaSDCA
18:58 19 Jul 18
I have personally trained with the instructors since I was in 3rd grade. Since then I have never stopped. I have went to every class I could and grew my martial art skills immensely. Not only did this class help me with martial arts, it made me a better all around athlete. I am a multiple sport player including basketball and lacrosse. Both of them require physicality and athleticism. This class built my strength, endurance, body control and much more. This business fully deserves 5 stars and made me who I am.
Connor Q.
02:58 14 Apr 18
After less than a month of training and trying different classes (both adult / adult and teen mix) I’ve found a new love for training. It’s family friendly and I couldn’t be happier choosing their style over any other. The integrative style of classmates ranging from white belt to black belt of different degrees works. Choose this studio and you will succeed.
Rebecca S.
05:15 28 Mar 18
We are so grateful that we found Swiftkick Martial Arts. We were introduced by the after school program they offered on our schools campus. After just 7 weeks of training, through that program, we already saw a difference in our children’s behavior, attitudes and confidence. We knew we needed to continue. We appreciate the flexibility of the program and the great leadership offered by the coaches in each class. We now have all three of our kids in the program. We feel good about investing into their health, their character and their safety.
Jynell K.
16:59 20 Mar 18
This business fully embodies what it means to get 5-stars! Truly an exceptional team of leadership and instructors. They are caring, intentional, attentive and fully engaging for their students. The training these kids (mine are 6 and 10) receive has implications that go far beyond the skill of martial arts. We have seen significant improvement in home behavior and discussions surrounding personal improvement and discipline in the home since beginning our training with Brian and his uniquely exceptional and vested team of instructors.
Julie D.
16:18 14 Feb 18
My boys 9 & 11 have been at Swiftkick for over a year now. They are both involved in multiple sports, yet find the time to make it one to two classes a week. We love the team of instructors, the personal care they give to each and every child, and the constant contact they have with us parents 🙂
K P
21:27 12 Feb 18
My son has been practicing at SwiftKick Martial Arts for about two years. We have been nothing but pleased with the level of instruction, the professionalism of the teachers and staff, and the difference it has made in our son's life. We love how there are always many instructors available to help a child, give them a little motivation, or keep them focused. The teachers know all of the kids, by name, and they engage them personally by knowing who they are and what they are interested in. One thing I remember from our first day, was that Mr. Smith knew that my child was new, he knew his name and he welcomed him. That little personal touch can make an uneasy child more comfortable, that little thing, has stayed with me all this time and I think it is what makes SwiftKick so special.
Janice T.
23:41 11 Feb 18
My three daughters have been attending SwiftKick Martial Arts since 2013. Coach Cowell and his team have been incredible with our whole family. They truly love our kids and have played a positive role in not only teaching them self defense, but also building character through the SwiftKick Tenants. Thank you Team SwiftKick!
Miguel M.
15:31 11 Feb 18
I cannot recommend this studio highly enough. My son has been training with Swiftkick for about three years. I have never had a single negative interaction with anyone (and I've never heard of anyone else having the slightest problem, either). The staff is amazing. There is almost no turnover (which tells you something) and everyone is wonderful with all of the students. They are exceedingly patient, considerate, and kind while still instilling the values commonly associated with martial arts such as disciple, respect, self-control, etc. It is a fun, playful atmosphere but discipline is always present - "yes, sir," "no, ma'am," and the like are required, as is paying attention and being quiet during non-action times. They move quickly from activity to activity which always keeps the kids engaged. These people really "get" kids. They meet each child at his or her own place, physically, mentally, and emotionally, no matter the needs of any particular child, working one on one with kids who need that level of attention and instruction. They work hard to make EVERY student successful. My other son took a class at another studio where very strict discipline was enforced. That studio used punishment as a method of controlling students. Swiftkick uses praise. That studio tried to cram all students into the same program, leaving some students behind, feeling frustrated and bad about themselves. Swiftkick customizes their program to fit the needs of each student. My son has gotten so much confidence here, is amazingly physically fit, and has learned so much about respect, discipline, self-control, character, patience, determination, perseverance, so many other important values. I truly recommend Swiftkick to everyone in my everyday life and I recommend it here to anyone looking around to find a good place to learn and train.
Amy T.
00:34 11 Feb 18
My 7 year old daughter started Swiftkick in August of 2017, and we couldn't be happier. I couldn't agree more with all the tenets they teach the kids, as they are rules to live by. My daughter is learning focus, respect and determination, not to mention she's getting pretty good at Martial Arts! I cannot wait to see how far she gets in 6 months from now! Thank you to all the caring and extremely professionals you have here teaching our kiddos!
Stacey M.
22:14 10 Nov 17
It has helped me a lot. It is very difficult to have continuity doing exercise and the group at SwiftKick makes it very easy. Time flies when you are constantly punching something and before you know it you are doing a great job. I recommend it for everyone!
Diego V.
13:59 09 Nov 17
My son had been coming to Swift Kicks since he was 4, taking classes with Mrs Green ( who usually works with the younger kiddos). She is AMAZING!!! She has the patients of a saint. She has an amazing ability to control these little squirmy kids with such love and kindness. She truly has a gift and you can tell she loves what she does! I would recommend the Explorer class for any child ages 3-5My son is now 6 and has moved up to the Pathfinder class( ages 6-11). I absolutely love the instructor Jared (aka JT). He has an ability to connect to each kid in the class by looking them in the eye when they talk to him and really listening to them when they have something to say. He is so positive and has so much energy, and a fabulous command for the class. He knows that it is important to keeps the class continually moving at a fast pace so the kids will stay focuses and interested.I also love that they talk about how to deal with real life situations regarding if they are bullied or approached by a bad guy. They really teach them how to defend themselves in a way that is not scary but encourages them to be confident in what they are doing.Any difficulty your child may be having at home or at school the staff will do all they can to support your child as well as you as a parent to help your child be the best they can be.I cant tell you all enough how amazing this program is. Every single staff member has a positive attitude it is so refreshing.
Amy G.
17:49 28 Oct 17
My eight year daughter has been attending Swift Kick for a year. We are thrilled with the program as it provide real-life defensive and offensive tactics that children can use. At the end of every session they talk about character, leadership and focus. The instructors are all very upbeat, patient and positive and are great with the kids. Kids earn belts when they master the modules. They genuinely earn the belts and stripes, not like some studios where you might see a 6 year old black belt. Each belt is celebrated with the entire class. We love this place!
Marie G.
19:15 18 Oct 17
We started our 6 year old son in Swiftkick over the summer after we had walked by it a few times during classes. My son expressed an interest in learning martial arts and so we thought we'd give it a go. I have to say I am extremely impressed with everything we have seen so far. All the teachers are extremely supportive, patient, and friendly. I also like that they focus on the tenants of martial arts as well as technique (i.e. honor, attentiveness, integrity, perseverance, self-control, courtesy). We noticed an immediate improvement in our sons behavior at home after the first two weeks. I can't really say enough good things about Brian and his team. I would recommended Swiftkick to anyone. A fantastic experience.
Jeremy A.
18:51 18 Oct 17
I had never done a martial arts class but wanted to try something new and thought I would check this out and so glad I did! Everyone was welcoming to me when I started and all the instructors and members are extremely personable. I joined as a member earlier this year and throughly enjoy each class. Recommend it for individuals and families alike.
Carin U.
18:16 26 Aug 17
My 5 year old and 8 year old started at SwiftKick about a year ago and have loved it. I have watched them become more focused, gain strength and coordination and have fun doing it! About 9 months ago, my husband and I decided to join. I have become more confident and love the fact that I am getting great exercise and learning important self defense skills. There are plenty of class times to choose from throughout the week and all of the instructors are knowledgeable and kind. I would highly recommend SwiftKick for the entire family!
Kelly T.
01:15 22 Aug 17
Every instructor at Swiftkick is awesome! My son works with JT Smith as his main instructor and he is fun, entertaining, always positive, and is able to instruct the children effectively. I would definitely recommend Swiftkick!!
Khit E
13:53 18 Aug 17
Amazing this is the best place to train
Nicholas B.
06:01 13 Aug 17
SwiftKick is a great place to train. My entire family takes classes here and cannot get enough. They offer great instruction that is fun for all ages and keeps us coming back for more. We pay one price and can come as many times a week as we'd like. The owner is a great guy and is very passionate about what he does.
M C.
03:33 29 Jun 17
I've been taking my son to Swiftkick for 6 months now and absolutely loving it. We've tried a few different places in the past and this one is by far the best...according to both my son and myself. My daughter has been enjoying watching every class her brother has gone to and can't wait to sign up. I really like that they have a different module every 6 weeks where they focus on specific tenant (such as respect, self control, etc) and Brian sits down with them during every class and not only goes over what it means but also has the kids give there thoughts as to what it means. He is very involved in all the students and gets to know each family. He is there to help with whatever problems your child may be dealing with. The entire staff is very friendly and goes out of their way to ensure that your child is comfortable as well as focused. This is the best family friendly martial arts place!
lindsay A.
17:25 04 Jun 17
After attending SwiftKick for just the past few months I have already observed positive changes in my son. He has lost weight and gained stamina. He is emotionally invested and cares about doing his best. The staff is incredible. They encourage the kids while correcting and teaching them. No student is shamed when their behavior is not perfect(: The teachers I have observed have a passion for what they do. They seem to truly care about each individual student and support them in the areas they need in order for them to grow.
Kristina K.
05:30 01 Jun 17
My son joined the pathfinder program at SwiftKick in Rancho Bernardo almost 2 months ago. Our main goal in joining SwiftKick was to create a healthier lifestyle in a fun and exciting environment. In a short period of time my son has become more confident, outgoing and physically fit. All the staff and instructors are amazing and each help my son challenge himself. The entire experience here has by far exceeded my expectations. I am greatly looking forward to see my sons skills grow as he progresses in his training. I highly recommend this studio for anyone thinking of joining.
Tiffany M.
01:15 13 Apr 17
My kids have enjoyed every training session and they have got very nice trainers who have helped them to increase their physical & mental strength. Swift kick is an awesome place to learn martial arts with different style.
mohamed aleem B.
01:20 06 Apr 17
The thing that makes SwiftKick different from other studios is that Brian, and all of his instructors, team with parents to bring out the very best in your child. They want to know what's happening at home and at school so that they can reinforce the best behavior and make corrections/give guidance when necessary. My husband and I struggled for years to find something to build intrinsic motivation in our son and SwiftKick has done that!! It has been life-changing for him. You will not find more dedicated instructors or people who care more than this staff. The classes are tons of fun and super engaging! What's more, the student-to-teacher ratio is incredible, like nothing we've ever seen!!! They develop the whole child, character development is paramount to them and they do it with the perfect balance of kindness but authority that demands respect. We're very careful about who our children spend their time with and we can state with the utmost confidence that the instructors at SwiftKick are the kind of wonderful role models we want in our children's lives!
Michelle T.
01:23 04 Mar 17
I have been training in gym from long time. I feel MMA has helped me to link my strength with my undiscovered abilities..This fight science not only makes you physically active and sharp but also provide you mental strength and endurance to remain calm in most nerve racking experiences..I regret that I joined this too late in my life..I highly recommend parents to enroll their kids in mma so that they can always stay ahead of the pack!! And if you are adult, then you should definitely join this as you're already late 🙂 SwiftKick is a great mma club. They focus to train you in the most professional way. I have practiced here with Brian and JT who are topnotch black belt trainers..Place is good and everybody is very helpful and friendly here. If you fail to pick any combo during session then trainers will stop by you and will help you to correct it as well.. You guys need to give it a shot and I'm sure you'll never regret it.. Five stars!!
Rahul S.
22:07 05 Nov 16
My six year old son has been training with Swiftkick for over a year, and we absolutely can't say enough great things about Coach Brian and his team! The instructors are fantastic with the kids, and along with having a fun, exciting place to learn self defense and martial arts, he is learning self control, mindfulness and important lessons that he'll take with him throughout his life. Brian and his team are positive, supportive and are always willing to go the extra mile for the kids. I highly recommend Swiftkick, so happy we are part of this amazing program!
Caren B.
16:58 29 Aug 16
Swiftkick is a wonderful studio! My son loves the classes and the instruction is top notch. Regardless of the class size, there are always plenty of instructors or seasoned mentors available to still provide individual guidance as needed. Warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
David R.
05:10 19 Aug 16
I recently switched myself and my kids to Swiftkick after all of us doing taekwondo. We love TKD but I wanted to get the kids into something that was focused more on applicable skills vs. forms and competition. On the flip-side, I also didn't want to enroll my kids in a UFC-type MMA school either. I want them to be martial artists that know how to defend themselves, but I'm not trying to make them cage fighters.Swiftkick keeps the structure with the belts and testing and teaches the life-skills like respect and character that you get from a traditional martial-arts school (perfect for the kids), but gives them a more applicable martial-arts training that I really wanted for them. It isn't about how many trophies or competitions they win, or how quickly they can get a black belt, it's about their character, their confidence and their true abilities to defend themselves.On that note, getting a black belt will take a lot of years and a lot of effort. If you're looking for a place to get your black belt easily or quickly, look elsewhere. This is definitely NOT a McDojo belt factory. If you're looking to learn some real skills and put in a lot of time and sweat to get them, this is the place.It sounds tough and we've only been going for a short while, but my kids absolutely LOVE going to class. They're actually upset when we can't take them due to a scheduling conflict. The instructors are really great with the kids and do a great job of providing feedback throughout class. I'm beyond impressed with their patience and ability to keep the kids focused. I would fail miserably at this. They're also great communicating with the parents, which sounds trivial but is very important if you're going to be spending years at a school. This is in addition to the instructors being great role models for the kids; not only in their martial arts abilities, but in their character as well. They're great people and the atmosphere is really positive. Brian sets a great example and has a fantastic team.As for adults, the program is geared more toward our busy lives so some of the formality is gone, but the training is essentially the same. I train with the teenagers too so I get to experience both. There are no tournaments and stress about competing, so for me with my busy schedule, not having the guilt of not competing was very refreshing. It also isn't just a self-defense program where you learn how to respond to prescribed attacks. They're really trying to create skilled and well-rounded martial artists that deal in the unpredictable.I’ve trained in both karate and taekwondo so it is really fun being utterly humbled by 12 yr old kids at Swiftkick, and seeing the skills of their 16-18 yr old siblings, who have also been with the school for years, is simply inspiring (there are no “blackbelt fails” here). Oh… and for those of us old farts that sit behind a desk all day, the warm-up is rough but in a good way. I love the workout. I need the workout. Trying to keep up with teenagers just makes me wish I were 30 years younger.So I’m sorry for the horribly long review, but the school is great. I love the philosophy, the people, the skills we’re learning, and the workout. I love everything about it.
Alan P.
20:21 20 Apr 16
Our son has been with SwiftKick for almost 3 years and loves it just as much today as the day he started. His confidence and esteem has grown exponentially, which can be largely attributed to the great follow through and character training from the coaches.We are thrilled to have such kind, strong, character-filled young men as an example for our son, and have confidence in their leadership and guidance when our son is in their care.We have great respect that their program focuses on defensive protection, while integrating games and activities to help with application of proper technique. SwiftKick's office staff embraces everyone who walks through the doors and makes you feel like family. We are so thankful for their investment in our family and appreciate their open door policy. We cannot recommend SwiftKick enough!
Nicole M.
06:40 24 Mar 16
Jack C.
01:25 23 Mar 16
Our daughter has had a great experience at Swiftkick. We appreciate the instructors and the way they include all students in a positive and fun martial arts experience. We recommend Swiftkick to our friend and family!
Jenny
20:03 21 Feb 16
My son has been in Swiftkick for over a year. Over the time they were able to build his confidence in himself, which has reflected outside Swiftkick and academically. Thank you for all the awesome staff and friends he has made here in Swiftkick!
Shazzplayz :.
20:48 11 Dec 15
We love Swiftkick! Our kiddos have trained here for over two years. The coaches are consistent, caring and always ready to partner with the parents to achieve martial arts, fitness, and behavior goals.
EOR M.
12:51 31 Oct 15
Brian, and his staff of Jordan & J.T. make the class fun, challenging, and they push you hard but with rewarding goals achievement at the end. I've been attending 2x weekly (recently 2 workout sessions per evening or 4 sessions per week) since November 2014. I'm not going for black belt, but i enjoy it for Working out "core muscles", kicking & boxing skills. Somehow i make time it for amidst going to Software Design user group mtgs, son's Boy Scout mtgs, Family, taking online Class, & working on muscle car.
Greg P.
00:35 16 Oct 15
We love Mr. Cowell's methods of teaching self defense. He also integrates self-control, respect, integrity, honor, creativity, and discipline as the kids learn basic fighting skills on the mat. What a joy to have access to the fruits of the Spirit being taught to our kids while they are exericising! I love this!
Sarah K.
01:58 05 Oct 15
Sin S.
05:21 03 Oct 15
I have been training with SwiftKick for the past several months. The instructors are extremely good and I have really liked the blended martial arts approach. I have 3 small children and have signed them up as well, and all of them love it. It has really helped me with my fitness goals as well as helped me learn new self defense techniques.
Nicholas H.
17:26 29 Sep 15
What a truly refreshing approach to self defense. This program emcompasses the best from all martial arts and wraps it into a program that teaches you to be prepared for real life scenarios. I loved this program so much I even signed up my 3yr old daughter who looks forward to each class.
Heath S.
01:39 29 Sep 15
My son has been with SwiftKick Martial Arts studio for the past 3 years. He is not only learning how to defend himself,fight smart,stay fit; but also learning the values of commitment; respect, discipline. The place integrates individual guidance into training while helping kids be part of a group. The instructors are great with kids, music makes the place fun for the kids and for the parents. I recommend the studio with no reservations
Chris M.
23:43 24 Sep 15
I am a new member at Swiftkick Rancho Bernardo and I am very impressed with the instructors and office staff. I have my black belt in Tae Kwon Do and have been out of practice for over 15 years. When I was looking to return to martial arts I wanted a studio that offered a more functional, self-defense format a more mixed martial arts. I definitely found the right place at Swiftkick. The staff is very professional, knowledgable and fun.
Elisa C.
23:23 24 Sep 15
SwiftKick is a great martial arts program for everyone! I joined the program almost two years back and the impact has been profound. The classes are fun with right intensity to keep everyone focused. The coaches and staff members are great and always very helpful. Brian, the head coach knows what he’s talking about and he respects you as a student.
Lokendra P.
22:43 23 Jul 15
My daughter Laura Paz has been attending Swift Kick Martial arts at Rancho Bernardo for the past 5 years. My daughter is now on phase 2, purple belt. My daughter loves going to her class, has developed lots of confidence and has made great friends. We are most satisfied with the coaches.Sincerely,Sonia Paz
Sonia P.
00:53 16 Jul 15
Swiftkick is a great gym. I have been going there for almost two years. The staff and the students are all incredibly nice. I've also met a lot of great people there. I've attended other martial arts gyms and I feel Swiftkick teaches a more practical form of martial arts that could be effective in real world self defense situations. I cannot speak more highly of the staff. They are all wonderful people and would do anything to help you out. If you want a friendly, fun, and active atmosphere, this is the place to be!
Ryan K
04:32 01 Jul 15
Wow! this place is amazingI signed up to the adult program about 7 months ago and I haven't regretted it once! this place is worth every dime and more!Brian, JT and Jordan are the coaches i work with and every single one of them is awesome! they are very friendly, knowledgeable and great teachersThey create a vibe that attracts friendly students who were and still are more than willing to teach a beginner like me the tricks of the trade! I have learned a lot from both the coaches and the studentsThe idea of this place is to actually learn not to show off, so we all learn how to defend ourselves and i don't doubt that some of the advanced student can easily compete and thrive.It also amazes me how driven the coaches are, they are training and learning till this day from other disciplines and bringing it back to teach it once they master the skills!It is also common to invite a guru in a specific set of skills for a clinic, we just had a knife defense clinic from one of the best knife defense gurus out thereThe other thing i really like is how sincere and genuine the coaches are. nowadays you walk into a lot of places and the staff might be smiling and friendly but you can tell they don't mean it, these guys are actually friendly!The atmosphere of this place is great, the knowledge is vast, the work out is amazing, the exercise is fun, the students are helpful!There isn't enough praise i can give to this place! I totally recommend it!
Ghaleb H.
04:10 13 Jun 15
My children have trained with Swiftkick Martial Arts for the past two years and have really loved the program and the instructors. They have since exhibited so much more self-confidence and are in much better physical condition. Swiftkick makes training fun and challenging at the same time. The instructors are personable and outstanding. We highly recommend you to check out the studio!
Estella T.
05:17 12 Jun 15
We have had the best experience at Swiftkick. The instructors are so great with children and amazing teachers. This martial arts program not only teaches self defense in a practical way it gives children self confidence! They also focus on teaching perseverance, focus, respect and self control. There is a true level of care and intent for each child that enters the program. My son has been attending for nearly 2 years and he has improved in more ways then I would have imagined from a martial arts class!
melody h
23:33 09 Jun 15
My son has been at Swiftkick for 2 years now and loves it! I love how they combine martial arts (including protection) and karate. The coaches take a personal interest in each child and often reach out to families to support them. Great studio!
Shanie L.
18:15 21 May 15
My son started the Pathfinders class at Swiftkick nearly 2 years ago and it has been one of the best decisions we made. We had looked at different studios, however the welcome we received from Mr. J.T. Smith & Mr. J. Egger to the family at Swiftkick was one of the first things that set it apart. Since then, Swiftkick and its staff through conversations, emails & phone calls have continued to demonstrate that they are invested in my son's growth and progress. I am grateful for the physical training, mental discipline, and most of all the self confidence that my son has gained through Martial arts at Swiftkick. Looking forward to many more years of training with this awesome group!
Sonia D.
17:55 20 May 15
These classes are both fun and extremely effective. Brian Cowell is an excellent instructor- he understands exactly how much to push and how much to break things down. I am learning so much, having such a great time, and getting healthier by the day! I have a pretty stressful job, but coming to Swiftkick after work is something I always look forward to. I would absolutely recommend this class to everyone- young, old, totally in shape or looking to get healthier... this is a fantastic program!
Ashley S.
05:07 23 Apr 15
My daughter has been a part of the SwiftKick family for a year at this point and it was a great decision.The staff, coaches and owner have created an environment that fosters confidence, discipline and physical fitness while maintaining a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. This was a major reason that my daughter decided to join after attending a free class. She gains confidence in her ability to defend herself with each training session and always leaves with some sweat and a smile!Thank you SwiftKick team!
conrad W.
00:21 16 Apr 15
My son has been going to Swiftkick Martial Arts for almost 3 years. He's now 7 and still loves and enjoys the classes. He has 2 different coaches as he attends classes 4 times a week. Coach Jordan Egger is wonderful and knowledgeable; I can see why the kids enjoy his classes. Coach JT Smith is also as fabulous and wonderful and my son looks up to him. They each have a different technique in teaching but ultimately with the same goal!Coach Brian Cowell is the owner who also coaches every once in a while in Rancho Bernardo. My son loves it when he teaches a class as he makes a class fun and controlled at the same time. It is impressive how well he knows every child's name without teaching or being there every day. He must have an amazing open line of communication with his staff!The reason why I like Swiftkick Martial Arts is, the combination of different types of martial arts they teach so your child is able to use in every day life, in case he needs to.If I have an issue at home or at school with my son, I can sit down with Mr. Cowell and we can work together at solving the matter even though it isn’t happening during Martial Arts hours. He takes every issue seriously and puts the time to resolve it by following up with me.Every evaluation is taken seriously; Mr. Cowell and his team will not give any child a stripe or a higher belt if the child doesn’t earn it. Couple of times my son didn’t receive his full stripes on his belt because Mr. Smith didn’t think he was ready for it, and that is what I appreciate from them. I know they are not here to just test and collect money on a belt that isn’t earned properly!I can’t say enough about Swiftkick Martial Arts and the entire staff who is kind and understanding. They have created a friendly, fun, yet disciplined environment for each child to learn a variety of Martial Arts technique and self-defense.Thanks Swiftkick for being such a great role model for my son!
Nazanine E.
06:24 14 Apr 15
My son, who is now 9, has been going to SwiftKick for almost 4 years now. He absolutely loves the program. I have been so impressed with Brian's program and all of his instructors. They have done a fantastic job at focusing on self defense, improving everyday life skills and fun. I would recommend their program to anyone.
Nicole J.
21:31 10 Apr 15
My kids have been working with Brian for over 7 years now and the program has helped them in so many ways beyond just the traditional martial arts. His methods are focused on the kid and their individual abilities as well as being well rounded outside of the martial arts (at home and at school). He and his staff are fantastic and dedicated to the kids.
Scott W.
03:27 27 Mar 15
I started training MMA when a friend invited me to try out the Champion class in Carlsbad about a year and 4 months ago. At first, I was committed to the classes for the short membership and then I started to see so many benefits in other areas of my life.I learned:-The things I say inside my head matter. It is important to focus on the positive and coach my body into alignment with the skills i'm working on instead of the things I have not yet mastered.-The ways I engage or disengage from the various ranges also are seen in the ways I confront or handle hard situations in life-Expressing my needs and communicating what I need help at will always advance me to the next level-My body loves the modules where we have a lot of high intensity workouts in short bits, i like grounding and focusing on my breath.-When I am unable to train, I really miss the release of energy and the physical benefits of a good workout and my training partners.-and more....What have you got to lose? Maybe you'll learn many other things in addition to have a great workout and training experience too! You'll love the coaches and interactions at either location but i'm biased of course to Carlsbad 🙂
Mrs. Rebecca A. B.
05:17 09 Mar 15
I have been training at SwiftKick for 3 years in the Champion program and I love it.Brian, the owner and Head Coach, is awesome and so are the other coaches JT, Ryan and Jordan.My son trains there as well and has progressed to be an assistant couch and he loves it as well.The way they teach is all mainly application based, meaning that you learn how to apply the moves in real life situations (self defense) and that was the main reason why I joined the group.I would recommend SwiftKick to anyone who wants to better their self defense skills as well as overall fitness.
Jari R.
22:07 06 Mar 15
My kids love coming karate! My daughter started at the age of 3 and is now 6 1/2. She even broke her first board at 3 years old. My son started at 4 and is now 8 1/2 years old. They are always learning new techniques while perfecting the previously learned ones. They spend a portion of class learning/reinforcing good behavior which has been extremely beneficial. Brian is always willing to help with any issues kids are having outside of class. No matter how many other sports or activities we have, we always find a way to continue with karate. All of the instructors are very committed to the kids improving, feeling welcomed, and part of the team
Julie C.
21:55 06 Mar 15
Swiftkick is a great place for kids. My girls love working with Brian and they are learning invaluable life lessons that should help protect them, someday, against that person(s) wanting to do them harm. I highly recommend the program.
Mark T.
20:45 06 Mar 15
We have been training at SwiftKick Martial Arts for over 2 years now, and LOVE IT!I never thought in a million years that I'd be doing Martial Arts, learning to box, kick box, and spar!I originally started for the fitness training Swiftkick offered, and I always felt I would like to get training in Self Defense, but was always very intimidated by it.After only a very short time, Coach Brian Cowell, and the rest of the team of coaches at Swiftkick, along with the phenomenal group of working professionals who train with us, made me feel increasingly more comfortable with learning to be 'under attack' by drilling the basics and fundamental processes of the many different punches, and kicks.The classes have not only improved my physical fitness, and brought me back from multiple injuries (being very therapeutic by providing strength and fitness), but given me tools and resources that I can use - to most importantly - avoid being a victim of an attack - but also given me training - and the experience - to build muscle memory in the unfortunate event that I meet the wrong person on the street, in a parking lot, or are in the wrong place at the wrong time.I highly recommend ongoing training at SwiftKick, as well as the Saturday Self Defense Training Courses that are offered periodically on afternoons. This is highly invaluable training, and has also brought many friends, and extended family into our lives!I cannot say enough good things about SwiftKick Martial Arts and the value that it has brought to our lives!
Pam D.
03:09 05 Mar 15
It is great to be part of the Swift Kick Family. Brian and his team of trainers are excellent at what they do, from the physical training to life coaching, and a since of family, you get the full package when you train with Swift Kick!
Mike P.
23:56 04 Mar 15
I cannot say enough good things about Coach Cowell and the entire staff at Swiftkick. My son has been training in Carlsbad with Coach Cowell for nearly 4 years. He has learned discipline, self-control and self-esteem. He loves the program and plans to continue in martial arts for years to come.
Jennifer R.
21:15 19 Feb 15
I have been with SwiftKick for almost three years. Although teaching the same material, all the coaching bring their own unique spin to the material. I have found it particularly useful learning from multiple coaches who have diverse martial arts backgrounds, and integrating their teachings into something that is practical for me. I have my third degree black belt in Taekwondo so adapting to the structure and discipline it takes to be a martial artist might have come a bit more naturally to me than others. However, all the coach explain the material conceptually and technically and effectively adapt to one's own pace of learning.
Dr. Samantha K.
22:14 18 Feb 15
Swiftkick is amazing! The staff are incredibly personable, patient and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend it for anyone that is interested in MMA self defense and I believe you can come take a free class to evaluate if it is for you. The focus is to learn and apply self defense skills. As such there is a great balance between respecting and encouraging others and punching stuff. 😀 Since the philosophy of Swiftkick is to empower us with an applicable knowledge, we actually do a fair amount of light sparring in class to practice skills in addition to drilling technique. I originally started at Swiftkick for fitness but I have learned a ton and I think learning a skill actually makes the fitness part more fun. At least if I were put into a scenario where I had to protect myself I would be a lot less panicked. Haha. So whether you want to build some stamina, lose a few extra pounds or learn how to punch the snot out of an attacker, Swiftkick is the place to be.
David L.
02:55 18 Feb 15
My son has been enjoying training with SwiftKick for over 5 years now. He loves it! He started when he was five years old; they are so great with young children! In public places it helped me be more relaxed knowing that he was trained to be loud and resist any stranger trying to take him. Now that he is older I see the techniques solidifying and I know he can hold his own in a physical confrontation. Brian, the staff, and other instructors have been amazing!!
Jon Kayden H.
17:46 12 Feb 15
My son had Sensei Smith come out and do a ninja camp for his 5th Birthday party and I was SOOOOOO impressed by his abilities with the children! My son also went to ninja camp for a week and he had such an amazing time. I was very happy with the great things that my son learned in the short 5 days! The company as a whole is AMAZING! We felt like we were apart of their family for the time we were there with them!
Crystal S.
19:07 11 Jul 12
My sons began training several years ago and still look forward to every class! They enjoy learning how to effectively apply their combat skills. It's amazing what children can learn, especially under Brian's instruction. I also got hooked when I took a women's self-defense seminar and began training in the Champions program for adults. It's fun and challenging! If you're looking for an alternative to a good workout at the gym, this is it!
Daisy F.
05:34 13 Jun 12
Martial Arts San Diego
SwiftKick Martial Arts San Diego is a Self Defense and Applied Martial Arts education program based in San Diego and Carlsbad. SwiftKick Martial Arts San Diego is not the typical martial arts gym or school. Our unique self defense classes focus on an approach that blends the best of mixed martial arts and combat self-defense to teach a highly functional and dynamic martial arts system. At SwiftKick Martial Arts we encourage our clients to become experts in practical fitness and self-defense. Our San Diego based martial arts program is also about integrating our martial arts training for increased success in business, education, and relationships.
Our Core Martial Arts Self Defense Programs
At SwiftKick we offer four core martial arts programs at our San Diego Martial Arts studio located in Rancho Bernardo and our Martial Arts Carlsbad studio.
- For Children (3-5) we have our Explorer program.
- For older children (6-11) we have our PathFinder program.
- For Teens (12+) we have our Impact program.
- For Adults (18+) we have our Champion program.
Each of these martial arts programs are designed to train students in Applied Martial Arts, a dynamic and integrated system focusing on functional martial arts, kickboxing, and self-defense. At SwiftKick, we value the martial arts to also be a life performance vehicle, something that can be applied to better yourself in all life pursuits.
