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City of Champions

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(25 reviews)Excellent

About

City of Champions offers comprehensive martial arts training across multiple disciplines including MMA, boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, kickboxing, and judo. The gym features specialized head instructors like Adrian Morilla for Muay Thai, Dustin Thornton for jiu-jitsu and the kids program, and Dan Carlson for strength and conditioning. With multiple daily classes for both jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai, the schedule accommodates various availability while maintaining manageable class sizes that ensure personal attention.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the exceptional coaching quality, specifically highlighting Dustin Thornton's clear explanations and Adrian Morilla's effective instruction. They describe a welcoming, ego-free environment where everyone is respectful and supportive regardless of skill level. Reviewers appreciate the clean facilities, reasonable pricing with no hidden fees, and manageable class sizes that ensure personal attention. Many mention feeling like part of a family and note the perfect balance between learning technique and getting challenging workouts.

rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)

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daniel soltero

12 years ago

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I started training at this location for 1 year and I enjoy it. The facility is clean and organized. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The rest of the members are friendly as well. One aspect of this gym that I really appreciate is that there are no egomaniacs. Everyone is respectful and polite. I have been training Jui Jitsu for many years with different instructors and the coaches here are some of the best I have encountered. The instructors are very clear and patient. I enjoy this gym and everyone in it and I'll be here for a long time. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who is looking for a gym who respects its clients/members/friends and who cares about your personal goals whether you are a competitor or just staying in shape.

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Michael Haider

12 years ago

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City of Champion's Jiu Jitsu program is an excellent fit for me. Coach Dustin Thornton is a very knowledgeable and helpful instructor. I have trained with other coaches with impressive credentials, but none were as good at explaining and breaking down moves and the concepts behind them. Class sizes are much more manageable than big full-service MMA gyms, ensuring you get lots of personal attention and instruction. Facilities are clean, membership price is reasonable and there is no up selling or hidden fees. Classes run multiple times daily for both Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai so it can accommodate any schedule.

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AndrewHimself

a month ago

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My son (14) and I (49) train here. He loves his Muay Thai and I do jiu-jitsu BJJ Gi and noGi.

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Yellingintothevoid

7 years ago

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City of Champions is my home. I first started looking into bjj gyms around the fall of 2016. I tried a bunch of places out and felt right at home at City of Champions. Everyone respects each other, rolls hard, and keeps each other safe most importantly. The facilities are clean and the atmosphere is mellow off the mats, which is exactly how I like it. Dustin (head coach) is an amazing teacher that has an old school mindset, with new school techniques. His experience in competition at the highest level of Bjj has made an impact on my own mindset and abilities under duress. I absolutely love it here. You will become family just like I did! 2.5 years later, and I am still as excited to learn as the day I first walked in. The only difference is that now I could choke my previous self out :)

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12 years ago

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This is a one of a kind gym with both amazing instructors and a great communal atmosphere. The owners are very down-to-earth, friendly people who are also excellent in their crafts with a strong competitive background. I took both the muay thai classes and jiu jitsu classes with coach Adrian and coach Dustin and they are great at getting you up to speed as a beginner as well as pushing your limits should you show the desire and determination. They offer a great balance of learning technique and getting your heart pumping. The crowd is not intimidating and in fact very encouraging and fun to be around! You will quickly learn to love this gym, so check it out!!!!

Contact

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6360 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Adrian Morilla

Head Muay Thai Instructor

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Dan Carlson

Head Strength & Conditioning Instructor

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Dustin Thornton

Head Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, Head Kids Program Instructor