AK Martial Arts & Fitness Inc.

My daughter and friends have had an awesome experience so far. All the instructors and teachers have been very accommodating and helpful with classes and testing. They are the only martial arts school who offer outdoor and zoom classes that I know of in North County. Every class is different with different techniques, skills, self defense that develop discipline and respect plus they incorporate fun games at the end. They are newly approved vendor for Pacific Coast Academy with unlimited classes per month. Highly recommend for a great martial arts school if you’re in North County.

Highly recommend AK as it has been such a huge hit with my 5 year old who has never done martial arts before. He looks forward to his weekly classes with Master Estes who has done so much for his & his friends’ confidence. Master E makes each class fly by with a variety of engaging activities & makes the kids laugh throughout, while ensuring they’re using proper form & focusing on each new skill learned. My son always comes home to show me a new sequence or kick/ hit move (and he’s actually impactful doing them!). We want to offer sincere gratitude for this company because they also went above & beyond to create a safe space in accommodating our families that have higher needs for health mitigations - Master E created a private class for our kids to support them & we feel so lucky to have found him + AK.

So glad we were recommended to join about 5 years ago; we highly recommend it as well for any and all kids. Our kids have a lot of extracurricular activities (piano, horseback riding, hula, ballet, flag football, basketball, etc) and AKKARATE is the most organized, well-prepared, well-communicated, and with many leaders that understand how to engage and teach without the kids feeling like they are learning. All of the preparation and thought they put into the classes results in happy kids and happy parents. And particularly, it helped the kids survive the COVID-19 lockdowns and come out mentally and physically HEALTHY! Out of all of the activities, the parents coming out of AKKARATE classes at pickup time are the happiest. And the kids are eager to learn and setup to succeed every step of the way. Our kids are in the blackbelt process now and the support and leadership is so very much appreciated.

Our seven year old twins have been attending AK Martial Arts since 2016. I was looking for a solution that would help our children learn to focus, pay attention and develop self confidence. Before choosing AK, we went to several different studios in our area, and it wasn’t long before I realized that they were more interested in our money than anything else. Two-year/three-year commitments, horrible reviews from parents unable to break out of their contracts, etc. Add to that, I witnessed instructors that were acting like drill-sergeants at boot camp towards my five-year olds! I was brought up in a competitive sports environment as a child. I was under a strict regimen and coaching starting at eight and by the time I entered my teens, I was fed up and no longer wanted any part in it. The passion was driven out of me. It’s a lesson that I’ve carried with me all my life, and a mistake I’d never make with my own kids. Well, AK Martial arts isn’t like that. They are month to month. That was a big plus for us since we weren’t sure at the time if we are going to need to relocate the following year. What I didn’t realize at the time was what a fantastic philosophy AK uses towards its students. The first thing that we noticed with our kids was a literal transformation of behavior- suddenly, our unruly, screaming kids were much more well behaved at home. My kids actually respond to me with a "Yes Sir!" now more often then not- can you believe that? I really feel the staff at AK Martial arts are terrific people that truly care about their students. Plus they offer more than just teaching your kids "karate". There’s all sorts of different "camps" offered, parent nights out, safety training, seasonal events, an agility class and more. And probably the most important statement I can make in favor of AK Martial arts and why you would want to enroll your children: my kids never want to miss a single day. They are basically there six days a week, usually two classes per day. Not because they are forced to go, because they absolutely love being there. Update July 13, 2019: We are spending the morning here at Alga Norte Park with all the AK families having a terrific time. The instructors create such a great environment for the kids and they love coming to class day after day. No burnout! Great experience for entire family!

I was looking for something to keep my child active during the pandemic. Although we tried a few online programs for martial arts, we loved the tryout class and had a great time. I really like all of the instructors at AK Martial Arts. Everyone is very caring and the instructors instill discipline and respect for each other in a firm way but still keeping the class fun. I also liked how the instructors give each child an opportunity to talk about what's on the child's mind for the day, which gives a shy child an opportunity to speak in front of everyone virtually - skills that we all need to learn now. The flexible schedule has appealed to us now that things have opened up and allowed us to continue with the classes. Although we have only attended online classes, we hope to attend an in-person class when we are in the area and we feel part of the AK community even though we are virtual. We love AK Martial Arts & Fitness!

We love AK Martial Arts!. My son started more than 5 years ago and has been engaged with the program since day one. He has developed many skills through his training, not only physical but he also has learned respect, discipline and love for what he does. The instructors are knowledgable and caring; they are great role models for the younger kids. They are amazing. The owners are committed to offer an excellent program and have created a community that respects and appreciates them. There is not any other studio like AK Martial Arts. They offer a variety of classes that can help with many families needs. There is a community of parents that have been friends for many years and we value being part of it.

My 7 and 9 y.o. children have been practicing Tang Soo Do at AK Martials Arts and Fitness for the past 2 years. One of my kids has a bone/muscle condition and consistent classes has helped them a lot with building strength and balance. We recommend this Dojo for any family who's looking for a welcoming fitness experience for their kids.