San Diego Fight Club

If your in East County and thinking of training, this is the place to be.

It was a very pleasant experience to train with these people who were all friendly, respectful and helping. This place kept me away from drugs and cigarets :)

I really like this gym a lot. I used to go to a different gym downtown and was paying way too much. I stopped in and saw the people rolling (jiu-​jitsu) and they all seemed like they were pretty fit and normal.
The last place had a big mix of turds and douche bags. And you know what you’re supposed to do with turds right? Flush them down the toilet!
I checked out a few other gyms and got that weird douche bag vibe again– like I was bothering them for getting more info and the whole pressure about signing up right there. I’m just getting a price sheet and a class schedule– is that cool bro?
Anyway– this gym is legit– there’s people there who want to learn and others there that want to go one step further. The place is clean and this place also has a variety of experience which is important. So if you’re the new guy you’re not going to be someones punching bag.
My ears hurt.

Needed to find a good place to take my 11 year old son to learn some self defense training and am so happy we went to SD Fight Club! After hearing from one of his teachers that he was having issues in class w other kids a friend suggested the club. I was a little reluctant at first, not knowing if learning to fight was the best solution. After meeting Charlie the owner and Brandon who teaches the kids program I saw that not only are they very professional but VERY skilled at what they teach. We’ve been going now for a few months and I have noticed such great changes both at home and school. This place has truly made a huge impact on both of us. Not only has he learned self defense but he has made new friends, is more disciplined, confident, and has an over all better attitude. He loves going every week & even I started going to the adult classes. Great work out, great family environment!!!

If your looking to get in shape or just stay in shape this is the place. If your child is getting bullied at school sign him/​her up with the Jr Spartans. The best kids bjj class in San Diego.

Serious facility, serious instructors, serious results, seriously intense!

I started training Brazilian Jiu-​jitsu with Charlie a number of years ago, and earned my Blue Belt at the fight club. It’s a great workout, nothing else even comes close. The club has really knowledgeable instructors and a great kids program run by Brandon. If you have little ones and your looking for a top notch training facility where your children will be safe, or you just want to learn good skills and get a great workout, come check these guys out.

If you’re looking for a watered down commercially packaged MMA gym with a smoothie bar. THEN THIS PLACE IS NOT FOR YOU! (try the boxing club). SD FIGHT CLUB is one of the few authentic MMA gyms in San Diego. Nothing fancy, just some nice mats, bags, equipment, and kick ass training. This is the kind of gym where you get to know the guys you roll and train with it and have beers with and catch the UFC at each others houses. The owner Charlie Kohler, is one cool ass guy and great trainer/​fighter. There are no egos here, so if you’re looking for a place to unleash all your testosterone go bang your head against the wall because you will be humbled quickly at SD Fight Club. They have all levels of members from absolute beginners to pro fighters. Definitely worth checking out.

The first rule of Fight Club is, you do not talk about Fight Club

My most usefull review ever–
This is where I learned how to get down. I’ve been to other camps in my time, but this crew holds a special place in my heart. Charlie Kohler, the head instructor, is one of the best teachers around. He’s got a great sense of humor and makes everybody in his class feel welcome. He also has a natural talent for teaching BJJ. I learned so much under him. I also learned so much from everyone else that I trained with here. All in all, an amazing team to get involved with. If I ever moved back to SD, I would love to roll with this team again.