American Kickboxing Academy San Diego South Bay Youth Martial Arts Program
American Kickboxing Academy San Diego South Bay, 937 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91913
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American Kickboxing Academy San Diego South Bay Youth Martial Arts Program offers training in TaeKwonDo, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA, Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate-Do, Boxing taekwondo, and Wing Chun. The program takes place in a FAMILY FRIENDLY, full service MMA gym and Martial Arts Academy that caters to beginners age 4 to 65+ and is described as a NON-PROFIT KIDS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM with martial arts diversity under one roof.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday afternoons and evenings, plus Saturday mornings
• Price: BEST prices, you can’t beat it!
Blue Dragon Martial Arts, which is connected with this program, has been serving the Chula Vista community for 27 years and has taught more than 12,000 students of all ages. The leadership team includes Professor Anthony as owner, Javier Mendez as owner and head coach of American Kickboxing Academy, and Anthony Caravelli providing expert guidance at AKA San Diego South Bay. Professor Anthony has been part of the renowned American Kickboxing Academy since its inception in the 1980s, and Javier Mendez is described as one of the foremost MMA trainers in the world today. As of 2024, American Kickboxing Academy is ranked #1 in the world as an MMA academy, has been recognized among the top martial arts academies worldwide for over 20 years, and the program is described as award-winning. AKA San Diego South Bay is the only AKA Licensed Academy and program in San Diego to teach the AKA “Curricuclmn of Champions Program” and is part of a global network with headquarters in San Jose, CA, and locations in Thailand and India. Students in this program can train under the same curriculum that shaped champions like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Cain Velasquez, Daniel Cormier, and Usman Nurmagomedov.
The stated mission of the program is to inspire, empower, and transform lives and to cultivate “Champions in Life” through the art of martial arts, with a focus on helping students reach their full potential both on and off the mat. The program describes offering top-quality instruction in a safe, fun, and supportive family environment, with the goal of a healthier, happier, and more productive life for students and an aim to help students unlock their full potential and become their best selves. The gym notes over 40 years of teaching experience, a flexible schedule with 40 classes taught per week and open 6 days a week, and afforable rates for what it describes as the highest quality martial art lesson in the world.
Parent and student testimonials describe Sensei Tony (Professor Anthony) as an amazing instructor with a well-rounded curriculum that includes jiu jitsu, boxing taekwondo, and many other martial arts, and say that he takes a personal interest in helping the students. One parent reports that their three children love the program and calls American Kickboxing Academy the best in town, and another long-term student notes that training there for about seven years taught them many things growing up that have stayed with them. The program also highlights that its kids are ranked #1 in Jiu-Jitsu.
Last updated April 9, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday afternoons and evenings, plus Saturday mornings
• Price: BEST prices, you can’t beat it!
Blue Dragon Martial Arts, which is connected with this program, has been serving the Chula Vista community for 27 years and has taught more than 12,000 students of all ages. The leadership team includes Professor Anthony as owner, Javier Mendez as owner and head coach of American Kickboxing Academy, and Anthony Caravelli providing expert guidance at AKA San Diego South Bay. Professor Anthony has been part of the renowned American Kickboxing Academy since its inception in the 1980s, and Javier Mendez is described as one of the foremost MMA trainers in the world today. As of 2024, American Kickboxing Academy is ranked #1 in the world as an MMA academy, has been recognized among the top martial arts academies worldwide for over 20 years, and the program is described as award-winning. AKA San Diego South Bay is the only AKA Licensed Academy and program in San Diego to teach the AKA “Curricuclmn of Champions Program” and is part of a global network with headquarters in San Jose, CA, and locations in Thailand and India. Students in this program can train under the same curriculum that shaped champions like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Cain Velasquez, Daniel Cormier, and Usman Nurmagomedov.
The stated mission of the program is to inspire, empower, and transform lives and to cultivate “Champions in Life” through the art of martial arts, with a focus on helping students reach their full potential both on and off the mat. The program describes offering top-quality instruction in a safe, fun, and supportive family environment, with the goal of a healthier, happier, and more productive life for students and an aim to help students unlock their full potential and become their best selves. The gym notes over 40 years of teaching experience, a flexible schedule with 40 classes taught per week and open 6 days a week, and afforable rates for what it describes as the highest quality martial art lesson in the world.
Parent and student testimonials describe Sensei Tony (Professor Anthony) as an amazing instructor with a well-rounded curriculum that includes jiu jitsu, boxing taekwondo, and many other martial arts, and say that he takes a personal interest in helping the students. One parent reports that their three children love the program and calls American Kickboxing Academy the best in town, and another long-term student notes that training there for about seven years taught them many things growing up that have stayed with them. The program also highlights that its kids are ranked #1 in Jiu-Jitsu.
Last updated April 9, 2026.
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