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AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) - Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Chula Vista, California
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–65) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aka-sandiego.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 619-997-4335
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are looking for a great and safe place for your kids (and yourself) to learn Martial Arts, please check out Blue Dragon Martial Arts school.”
“It is truly amazing to think back and see pictures of my son at age 6 and to watch him now during belt testing!”
“We have three sons and one has already completed his black belt and BDMA contributed a lot to him being an excellent student and athlete in high school and college.”
“I feel Bluedragon training is the real deal and prepares kids and individual for the real world.”
“It is truly amazing to think back and see pictures of my son at age 6 and to watch him now during belt testing!”
Other martial arts here
“Ok where do I start, over 4 years ago my son was 8 years old and decided to quite football and wanted to try the sport of Karate.”
“They not only teach Takewondo, Muay Thai, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Kung fu (to name a few) but they also teach SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, DISCIPLINE, FOCUS, RESPECT, and SELF-CONTROL.”
“The programs not only has helped my son develop his MMA skill level but more import to me is his mental and maturity level.”
What students say
“Sensei Michael and Chez are great world class instructors who take the time to ensure the kids are learning and are challenged every class.”
“I had a good experience starting off as they are very beginner friendly.”
“They are very kind and explain each technique so well that it is easy to understand.”
“I would recommend this dojo if you are looking to teach your child self discipline and respect.”
“Another bonus is that Master Tony gives kids the opportunity to participate in tournaments by joining the Demo/Competition Team.”
“Master Tony and the other instructors are amazing with the kids at every level of training both in Taekwondo and Jujitsu.”
From the reviews
I am 77 years old and have 10 years of experience in Shotokan Karate and took my Black Belt when I was 50. After a 27 year absence from training I joined the Blue Dragon class as a way of toning old muscles and as an aid to weight control, but what I found was totally different.
We have been with BDMA for over 3 years and I can not say enough nice things about them. Master Tony and the other instructors are amazing with the kids at every level of training both in Taekwondo and Jujitsu. The instructors are firm, but patient and make sure that each student feels successful during every class.
Ok where do I start, over 4 years ago my son was 8 years old and decided to quite football and wanted to try the sport of Karate. Here we are now going in to the 5th year and he is still with the program, hoping to gain the rank of Black belt in the future.
Our son started at Blue Dragon MMA when he was 6 and has been there for nearly 2 years now. We were hesitant at first to sign him up because he can be very shy and sensitive and he's not aggressive at all. However, Master Tony and his instructors are very good with the kids and made him feel comfortable.
New to taekwondo? Start at AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) - Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Boxing
AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) - Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Boxing comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) - Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Boxing
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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