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Three Core Training Aspects

By Swiftkick Staff | February 5, 2013

  Our chief aim at SwiftKick is to leverage martial arts as a vehicle to truly impact and transform lives! We strive to assist each member and student so they may truly experience every positive benefit associated with training in the martial arts. Our training encompasses three core areas:   1)  Functional Martial Arts Training. …

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New Classes Offered for Special Needs

By Swiftkick Staff | January 25, 2013

Christmas Break

By Swiftkick Staff | November 26, 2012

The SwiftKick studio and all Carlsbad classes will be closed for Christmas Break starting Monday, Dec. 24th through Thurs. January 5th.  Classes will resume on Monday, January 7th. Enjoy the holidays!!

Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

By Swiftkick Staff | October 18, 2012

A great tip in sparring is to control rim shot range without giving full disclosure to your true range.  Stated more simply, appear farther away than you really are to your opponent.  If you are closer than your opponent thinks you are, you will have an advantage in the fight. To do this throw a …

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SwiftKick Presents…

By Swiftkick Staff | October 2, 2012

The Changemakers—SwiftKick and Chelsea\’s Light Foundation—team up to promote community awareness for the safety of our children.   Click Here to View Video

Hoorah for the Break-a-Thon!

By Swiftkick Staff | September 21, 2012

  The SwiftKick Break-a-Thon, held on August 25th at the studio, was a huge success!  We had a great turn out and a lot of fun!  The event was organized to support Chelsea’s Light Foundation, a foundation created to inspire community awareness and positive change in our community for the protection of our children.  Much …

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Now is a Great Time to Join SwiftKick!

By Swiftkick Staff | September 17, 2012

NOW is a great time to join SwiftKick Martial Arts!   Come join us for a FREE Training Session! And for a limited time we are waiving the $55.00 registration fee and giving a FREE t-shirt for those who join SwiftKick! Experience the amazing benefits of training in the martial arts for yourself!  Come by SwiftKick …

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Joey Sowka Wins Bout in 7 Seconds

By Swiftkick Staff | September 15, 2012

Joey Sowka, student and instructor at SwiftKick Martial Arts, won his MMA bout this past Saturday with Epic Fighting in downtown San Diego.  He won the fight by knockout in 7 seconds!   [pro-player width=\’530\’ height=\’253\’ type=\’video\’]http://youtu.be/giQ0QVYr_kc[/pro-player]   On behalf of SwiftKick we would like to congratulate Joey for his win!  We would also like …

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Advancing Rank

By Swiftkick Staff | September 6, 2012

Congratulations to all students who gained stripes on their belts and to those who advanced rank! We are proud of you!!   Here are some rank evaluation highlights from our Wednesday Rancho Bernardo Pathfinder class:       Joshua You earns his orange belt!                        …

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Defying the Law of Gravity

By Swiftkick Staff | August 27, 2012

What comes up must come down.  The Law of Gravity is an unavoidable reality in our life here on Earth.  Not surprisingly this law can also be seen in the well being and affairs of people—most of us have a hard enough time keeping our footing amidst all of life\’s difficulties.   For many of …

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