Great place to learn martial arts!! The instructors have a wealth of knowledge in multiple disciplines. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to start or enrich their martial arts experience!

The best martial arts school that you have yet to hear about. The breadth and depth of techniques taught by the Mechling brothers is unparalleled in San Diego. I love instructor Ruth. She is a great judoka and martial artist that pays attention to detail.

WORLD CLASS MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION. Most Technically sound place I have ever trained at. Sensei Nick and Chris Mechling have the most knowledge regarding the martial arts, more so than any other person I have met. If your looking to find true Martial arts instruction or want to pursue MMA or another form of martial arts competition this is the place to be! Great for kids as well, I look forward to having my 10 year old sister start training at International Self Defense this summer.

Josh Kim, John Kim, Jose Campos, Spike Carlyle, Bryce Shephard, and more fight out of ISDMMA. Ruth Thompson, Nick Mechling and Chris Mechling are the chief instructors that sharpen the technique and conditioning of these champions. This team is an elite group of skilled physicians that have years and years of honing their craft. Nick and Chris Mechling trained and fought with members of all different forms of martial arts for many years and keep the tradition that preserves its heart. INTERNATIONAL SELF DEFENSE can give you the skills, methods and live training to be successful in Judo, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu and MMA competitions.