West Coast Martial Arts Academy - Encinitas - Encinitas, California

Kristy N.

They are the best.. definitely engaged and teach the art let alone the knowledge to mentally handle a challenging situation with an angry individual. Grateful for the team.

Jen D.

What an awesome school for everyone of any age. It's been close to ten years now that I have been training. They always run great classes. There are many families who train together and there is a great family atmosphere at West Coast Martial Arts Academy. The instructors are very knowledgeable and we always leave with a smile after an awesome workout. Highly recommend this school for your martial arts training.

Nancy A.

Wonderful school, we have been part of this place for years, they are more like family than a business. My son started here through an outreach program at our local kindergarten, and is still going now that he is in his teens. My husband has also joined, and loves it. Great staff, they are so good with the kids, very encouraging, and great at building self-confidence while teaching a wide variety of martial arts skills. Good class flexibility and many social opportunities for the kids.

steven P.

A Great school. The instructors are friendly, engaged and experienced. The classes are fun and effective. There is a real sense of community here. We've been students for 9 years now and my kid is still engaged and enthused. The sifu shows a real respect for the deeper meanings that martial Arts can bring, such as honesty, respect, and self-discipline. Annual tournaments and seasonal special events are just icing on the cake.

Paul K.

My two kids who are 9 and 6 have been attending classes here for close to three years and it’s been amazing to see their growth and development. The technical self defense skills they continue to learn along with the level of maturity and discipline that is being developed made our decsion to send them here a very wise one. The staff is great in teaching them the martial arts, allowing them to have fun and encouraging them to be great in all they do, really special place!

murdoch C.

Absolutely the best!!!! The instructors are of the highest caliber, they are highly invested in each and every student, and they make sure the parents/ families of the students feel welcomed as well. They regularly have extra events for the students and encouraged families to attend as well. Recently, they hosted Shaolin Warrior Monks from China and students/ families could attend and watch their live performance. Very cool!! They also had a martial arts Grandmaster come and host master classes for the students. By far the best, most knowledgeable instructors, most warm and welcoming facilities and most unique martial arts school around!!

Mo M.

This school has never-failed-to-impress me. My daughter has been coming here for about two months, about 16 classes, and every single class I have a smile on my face and have left saying, "I love this place!" The instructors are the best -- so knowledgable, so good with the kids, professional, GOOD people. They keep the kids focused and always moving and learning, AND they always keep it exciting and fun (how's that?!). My daughter has not only been learning stances and techniques, advancing through her level, but also life lessons: being respectful and staying aware in class, at home, and in the world; only using martial arts "when bodily harm comes [her] way;" and exercising responsibility, self-discipline, and sharp focus. The instructors were great about integrating her into the class as a new student, and I've watched them do the same with students who have arrived after her.

We will be staying with this school and will recommend it to everyone--especially those new in the arts, and both kids and adults.

Grace K.

We have two children who have been attending classes at this school for over 5 years. Both have benefited tremendously from the experience, not only in the martial arts skills they've acquired, but also in the discipline, focus, commitment, and character they've developed through their work with the instructors. The instructors understand children and how to teach and motivate them in engaging ways.