Bonita Martial Arts Academy & Fitness Federation - Bonita, California

Jozelyn Ortiz

Highly recommend this gym! My autistic son has thrived here and the coaches are so friendly and assertive at the same time creating a great learning environment for all kids with and without special learning differences. We have made great long lasting friendships with other parents as well. Overall just an amazing community of fighters who truly care❤️

Kim Risvold (Kimberly)

This place is great. They focus on technique, safety and attitude. We were able to do a trial class and my son said it was too difficult and he didn't want to continue but I told him that he needed to stick with it and the next week he started to enjoy the classes more and more and now he enjoys every part of it. All the coaches are fair and helpful and actively engaged 100% of the class and expect the kids to as well. They also teach reapect for self and others and its really fun to see from all the kids. As a parent if you want to encourage growth and physical fitness as well as self protection for your child this is a great place to do it. Love everything about BMAA.

Raphael Lorenzo Espindola

Been bringing my daughters Tiffany and lily to Bonita martial arts academy for about 5 months now and I’m shocked on how fast my daughter are improving all the coaches like coach Beto, Tina,Crystal,Brianna,Celia and coach Paulinho are amazing coaches my wife and I couldn’t be any happier with this school!!! Come join the school i promises you’ll guys will really enjoy seeing your children progress!!!! Come and join today!!!!

Aleks Banales

We love BMAA! My boys have flourished in their kickboxing and jiujitsu classes. The instructors are fantastic with kids, fostering confidence and discipline in a fun, supportive environment. Coach Celia and coach Beto are great with the kids, I highly recommend!

Layce Barmaki

Excellent gym, the facility is always kept clean. The coaches are well experienced in their respective disciplines. The coaches are very helpful & friendly. A good environment for beginners or advanced martial artists. They're honestly here to help you learn, build and better yourself.

Daphne Schonfeld-Silva

My story with BMAA began 6 months ago when my son asked to go for a tryout class that he ended up sitting out and spending next to me because he was too shy/nervous to participate. BMAA followed up with us several times after this class and eventually, since my son showed no interest to go back, I asked them to stop following up and we will reach back out when he's ready. Fast forward to 2 weeks ago where my son declared he is done with swim classes and wants to do karate. So, we scheduled another tryout class which he actually participated in and did an awesome job! The coaches at BMAA are friendly, patient, helpful and really nice! My son has been loving classes so far (and hopefully it stays that way), he's learning self defense while having fun, gaining confidence AND being disciplined (could you ask for anything more?!). Well, to top all of this - my daughter, who is 2.5 y/o decided she wants to participate in class too, and while I was expecting the coaches to kindly tell her to get off the mat and sit next to mommy, they actually encouraged her, helped her, showed her how to do the routines and treated her as equal as the rest of the kids (!!!!). I was blown away by this. THANK YOU coach Tina, coach Celia, and the other 2 male coaches I don't know their names 🙁 (Coach Polino, maybe?)

Greg Farris

Bonita Martial Arts is the best! My family and I love training here, learning awesome self-defense, and getting in our fitness. Their staff is so friendly and facility is always safe and clean. We couldn't be happier with our choice!

C Mathis

There are a lot of options for martial arts schools in San Diego County. You may be feeling like you won't make the right choice because there are so many. BMAA has absolutely been the right choice for my child.

The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and caring. You can tell that they teach out of the love of the sport and truly wish to pass on their knowledge and skill to the next generation. Their ability to make the information understandable, repeatable, and executable always leaves me impressed. Especially when dealing with little kids. You can truly tell they were meant to coach and help form young minds. Each coach has something special in their approach that appeals to all types of personalities, so when one approach may not be clicking, another coach is there to reach the individual needing direction.

Personally my child loves to attend and very much looks forward to his workouts. I have seen a change in his ability to focus and drastic improvement in his body movement during drills in just a few months. There is also a firm grasp of respect for self and others that is being instilled and reinforced. While also nurturing a spirit of competition,
and acceptance of losses. I could not be more pleased with his progress in his time spent here every week. I hope that he continues here for a long time.

Thank you to the coaches for making each session new and engaging for the kids. Coach Paulinho, Coach Tina, and Coach Alberto, please keep up the great work. Special shout out to Coach Alberto, you have a way of making my kid listen and focus that has impressed me the most. Also Coach Brianna for all your help with getting us squared away.