Carlsbad Karate and Martial Arts Training
Karate is one of the most well-known styles of martial arts today. And although it is a common fixture in mainstream movies, television and video games, many people are not aware of the emphasis on discipline and values that go hand in hand with the physical combat techniques that define the art.
Popular styles of martial arts such as Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, Kung Fu, Kickboxing and Karate are much more than exercises for the development of physical strength and technique. They represent a framework of values and ethics for honorable living as well as a system for practical self-defense and fighting skills.
At SwiftKick Martial Arts Carlsbad, we ensure that all students receive a holistic martial arts education, focusing on both the mind and the body. This dual emphasis cultivates modern day warriors who perform at the highest levels both on and off the mat.
If you want to perform better at work, have more energy for your kids or better prepare your children for the rigors of growing up, martial arts training can be the catalyst for achieving your goals.
Martial Arts in Today’s World
Our world is ever-changing and unpredictable. You never know when you will be presented with a scenario that requires you to defend yourself. Karate and other styles of martial arts teach you how to competently deal with this unpredictability and have the confidence that you are able to do so.
This does not mean that martial arts train you to be aggressive. Rather, students learn discipline, preparedness and assertiveness when faced with dangerous situations that require quick action. With the SwiftKick mixed martial arts methodology, students are taught to competently and fearlessly defend themselves using a wide range of techniques from many of the major martial arts styles including:
- Boxing
- Kickboxing
- Muay Thai
- Jiu Jitsu
- Karate
- Tae Kwon Do
- Krav Maga
- Kung Fu
- MMA
- Grappling
- Wrestling
If you do need to protect yourself, your property or your loved ones, being physically and mentally prepared is the only way to ensure that a difficult situation doesn’t become a dire one. SwiftKick Carlsbad’s comprehensive mixed martial arts and self-defense curriculum will teach you the techniques for self-defense and show you how to find the mental clarity to fight and defend effectively. Through training in Karate and martial arts such as Jiu Jitsu, you will learn that proper training and technique can be much more of an advantage against an opponent than size or strength. Martial arts require smarts just as much as they do physical strength.
SwiftKick Carlsbad – Mixed Martial Arts Approach
SwiftKick Carlsbad offers a functional and dynamic system that blends many of the major martial arts into a program that gives students the skills they need in real life danger situations. Students gain confidence and ability in using fundamental martial arts moves and techniques including strikes, defense against strikes, ground defense, takedown defense, grabs, chokes and weapons defense.
Even if you do not desire to become a competitive fighter, there are still plenty of advantages to training in dynamic, mixed martial arts programs like those at SwiftKick Carlsbad. Young children and teens in our Explorer (Kids 3-5), PathFinder (Kids 6-11) and Impact (Teens 12+) programs learn valuable tools that will help them socially such as teamwork, courtesy and respect. They also discover the importance of physical fitness, discipline and perseverance in the studio, at home and in the classroom.
Busy adults love SwiftKick Carlsbad’s Champion and Functional Self-Defense programs. Not only do they provide a welcome break from their hectic lives, but they help students achieve amazing levels of fitness, reduce stress, increase energy, improve focus and cultivate an unparalleled sense of inner confidence and empowerment. Highly successful professionals cite martial arts training as one of the ways they maintain peak levels of performance at home and on the job.
Functional and Fun Martial Arts Training
SwiftKick Martial Arts Carlsbad is invested in training students of every age and from every walk of life. Whether you are physically fit or completely new to exercise and martial arts, our dedicated instructors and easy-to-learn curriculum will make learning self-defense functional, fun and rewarding. Our program is based on one of the most effective systems of practical self-defense for everyday life. Used to train professional MMA fighters, military agencies and law enforcement personnel, you can feel confident that you are getting cutting edge training that really works.
Ready to find out how martial arts training can empower you to live your best life? Explore the mixed martial arts and combat self-defense programs from SwiftKick Martial Arts Carlsbad for you or your child today!
5 Star Google Reviews
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.read more
Ziyue Jin
22:53 11 Mar 19
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.read more
The crazy Kehles Epic lifestyle
17:44 28 Oct 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.read more
JYNELL SCHMALFELDT
16:59 20 Mar 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.read more
Janice Takade
23:41 11 Feb 18
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!read more
Kelly Tognetti
01:15 22 Aug 17
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.read more
Jan S
16:30 20 Jun 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 Nave
16:50 16 Jul 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!read more
Leng Ky
14:11 18 Jul 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!read more
Scott Kraetsch
22:51 08 Aug 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.read more
Karen K
20:33 29 Sep 19
My little boy loved this place , came here for a quick trial couple days ago
staff are amazing and very friendly.
Fouad Alshayeb
19:51 18 Jan 20
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.read more
M Conrad
03:33 29 Jun 17
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!
Trevor Ng
04:38 02 Feb 21
Always a good shopping experience
Vern Hudson
21:39 28 Feb 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 Gray
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 Ramm
02:29 11 Jul 21
Pros: (teachers, special needs accomodations)
I enrolled my 6-year-old son in their program almost a year ago. At the time I was drawn to the sales pitch of how martial arts can improve behavior, focus, attention, etc. My son is very ADHD so this seemed like a great fit for him.
After one year I can accurately say what the experience was like. The teachers are amazing because there are two to three teachers per group so the student to teacher ratio is great. This is especially important for special needs students. They have weekly and bi-weekly options which were useful for us. In the end, we were unable to attend because of personal issues.
Cons: (Rigid, almost exploitative billing, program implementation)
My son was not benefiting from the class and was floundering around during instruction. There were reasons that were both personal and also because he needed one-on-one teaching. I do not fault swift kick for this. However, progress check-ups were few and far between. Once every few months parents would coordinate with teachers on the child's progress. This is good but there should also be an emphasis on continuous observation and coordination of progress with parents. Especially for special needs students.
When I reached out to them to adjust our schedule it was as if they were holding my billing details ransom. I needed to submit documentation and explanations in order to adjust our schedule from bi-weekly to once weekly. On June 17th I notified them that because of personal and financial issues we would need to cancel. I was told that because I didn't notify them on June 1st that they would bill me for July 1st.
I asked for a prorate and they refused to do so. Now they're asking me to fill out cancellation forms. Please keep in mind that if you become involved with these people they will hold your billing details and make it difficult for you to adjust or leave their program.
They had me buy boxing gloves and other equipment that have never been used. And I'm currently being billed for weekly services that are not being used. Hopefully this warning will help you to avoid the same pitfall.
Edit 7/23/21:
The owner's response indicated that I did not provide an opportunity to himself and the team to rectify the situation. I spoke to billing about our family's circumstances and why they should pro-rate and they would not accommodate.
Additionally, I kept in contact with Coach L about my son's progress and concerns of that sort. This review came from a culmination of months worth of events.read more
Mary Dorsey
20:37 23 Jul 21
Very interactive coaches, kids like them.
Muthukkumar D
23:41 26 May 22
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!
Brittaney Badger
03:49 14 Apr 21
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.read more
Tiffany main
01:15 13 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!read more
Michelle Taylor
01:23 04 Mar 17
