As the name implies, strong base has a solid foundation of technique and family. I am a brown belt and moved to the chula vista area and have tried many other academies, but had a difficult time settling in somewhere. Strong base had all the qualities that I was looking for, clean enviornment, solid students to challenge your game, and great instruction. The instructor David is very friendly and generous. He has a solid game and is open to exploring new ideas and technique. This is not a big warehouse academy, and in my experience I have always been able to sharpen and improve my game more at a place where I could get more attention and have a consistent set of training partners. The academy mats are white and very sanitary. The academy has a pristine white and wood aesthetic look. The academy does not have morning classes, so if you’re a 9 to 5 guy this will probably suit your schedule best. Also if you’re a Spanish speaker, David is able to give great instruction in both languages. I’m very grateful that this just up the street for me. Thanks guys! Please drop in and visit, support your local martial arts.