Real Stories from Real Students

Discover how SwiftKick Martial Arts is changing lives — one student at a time.

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Aaron Oatneal

I called Coach Bernard on a whim to come in sometime to work on mitt drills for me, Son, and daughter. A little after I called and went in the gym, my health and life took a bad turn. If it was not for Coach and this place, I don't know if I could have made it. Thus gym was one of my safe places...

Johanna Masso

I have been going to the gym for about 6 months now and I have been doing lessons with Coach Bernard. The lessons and the journey have made me stronger mentally and physically and that's' all I can ask for. It's important to know how to protect oneself and to channel energy in a healthy...

Karen Fong
Karen Fong

Our family has been part of Swiftkick for almost three years! It's been such a positive experience for my youngest, which lead me to sign up all my kids. Not only do they learn martial arts, the coaches frequently discuss character building and what each tenet practically looks like in the kids...

Heather Rogers

SwiftKick is an incredible place to train! The coaching staff are welcoming, supportive, patient and super fun to work with. My 10 year old is thriving at SwiftKick and we are both enjoying the Saturday Family Class. If you are looking to start a martial arts journey, I highly recommend you check out...

Jennifer Molina

My kids have had an amazing experience at Swiftkick. The coaches make learning martial arts fun and functional. In each module, students learn skills they can use in real-life situations, and additionally, there is a huge focus on character development. I love that there are conversations about self...

Laurie Clarke

We are so happy that we found Swiftkick. My son has been attending for almost 3 years now and has made so much progress in the program. It has been incredible to watch him grow mentally as well as physically. His favorite part about the program is that he knows he is learning skills that will help...

Frances Z

I’ve been training at SwiftKick for 2 years and I couldn’t be more satisfied with my experience. It has skilled instructors and supportive environment. It’s great for all levels. I love how the curriculum covers various aspects of martial arts, from self-defense techniques to sparring and conditioning....

Michael Damian

My daughter and I have been training at Swiftkick Martial Arts for a little over a year and my experience has been nothing short of amazing! All of the instructors are extremely knowledgeable and teach in a way that keeps the kids fully engaged without it becoming dull and boring. Another great thing...

Patrick Liese

We absolutely love our Swiftkick family. My 6 year old daughter and I have been training here for 3 months now. Since day 1 everyone here has gone out of their way to be sure we have been and felt welcome and included. The coaches here are truly kind, caring, passionate, and dedicated to addressing...

Benni Mortimer

My now 6.5 yo daughter has been attending about a year and it has been so great to watch her skill development and confidence grow. The coaching staff couldn't be more patient with the kiddos. As she has progressed in belt and stripes I have seen the material they learn become more challenging....

Abby C

The coaches and team leaders are amazing! Kind, attentive, and genuinely care about every student. I love that my child gets to work with kids of all ages; his confidence has grown so much in such a safe and supportive space. They help kids build social-emotional skills, confidence, discipline, resilience,...

Helen Liao

My daughter and son have been doing classes for over 6 years. I really enjoy partnering with the coaches to challenge and encourage them. I’m really thankful for all the Swiftkick staff for making time to check on their progress. It’s not just self defense but also discipline in all areas of their...

Kelly Chen

Olivia recently started forms and weapon on Saturday. She loves her classes and takes it very seriously. She’s been with Swiftkick martial arts since she was 6 years old, and she demonstrates her leadership skills at school. We love all the coaches, Coach Mike, Coach Chandler, Coach Laura, and everyone…...

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