I have been a student with BLMAA and Mr. O'Connor for less than a year but feels longer just because we train so hard and learn so much. Mr. O'Connor is extremely knowledgeable and patient with all his students and never quits on you. I've search a lot of other martial arts schools and even MMA gyms and found BLMAA is the best because it incorporates everything that those schools can't give you. You EARN your belt here and its NEVER given to you.

My purpose in seeking a Martial Arts class was primarily to learn how to defend myself, with the added benefits of boosting my self-confidence and maybe getting a good work-out. With these goals in mind, I had the good fortune and great privilege of being selected to join the BLMAA family along with my daughter. Now, one year later, I feel as though I have achieved beyond my expectations (though truly, I am just now getting started). I am grateful for the awesome "Kuk Sool of San Diego" family, and mostly thankful for Mr.O'Connor and Susan for the hard work they put into training, teaching, and coaching us as well as they do.

I have been a student with of the Black Lotus Martial Arts Academy for almost a year and have learned more than I thought possible. Kuk Sool is an applicapible and dynamic martial art taught in a professional enviroment with outstanding instructors and dedicated students. Mr. O'Conner takes the extra time to work with every student on a one on one basis during every period of instruction. The Black Lotus Martial Arts Academy has far surpassed my expectations of a Martial Arts Training Facility or of a dynamic martial art such as Kuk Sool. I am a better Marine and a better Martial Artist as a direct result. Thanks for everything! Semper Fi!

Hello! I surfed onto the BLMAA site and am VERY impressed. The students there are lucky to have an instructor that is an American Hero as well! Goodluck!

A big hearty hello to you all in san diego, you have some loving and gratifying comment's expressed by your student's,it's such a pleasure for me to have read, thank you. kjn.john watson. liverpool. u.k

As a first time Martial Arts student, I am glad that the Black Lotus chose me. Everything that I anticipated to get from Martial Arts training, I am receiving from the Black Lotus dojang. Other modern Martial Arts schools seem to have lost sight of what it truly means to be a Martial Artist. At the BLMAA I am becoming well versed not only in the physical training of Kuk Sool, but also in the tradition and discipline that are part of being a well-rounded Martial Artist. Thank you Susan and Mr. Oâ??Connor. Semper Fidelis!

I have enjoyed everything The Black Lotus Academy has to offer. The instructor works with your individual skill level and ensures you get what you need. The school has a welcoming, family atmosphere. It is awesome!

Great website representing a great Dojang! Kuk Sool of San Diego is awesome. As a student with past Kuk Sool experience I have by far surpassed my original goals for resuming my training upon discovering the existence of Black Lotus Martial Arts Academy. I am proud and grateful to be a member of the Black Lotus Martial Arts Academy family. Thank you for bringing me in!

I have been a student with Mr. O'Connor since May 2009. This is the martial arts school I have been looking for for a long time. Mr. O'Connor is an _awesome_ instructor. I learn something new every class I go to. Thanks BLMAA!