Serving Pacific Beach since 1992, Kempo Alliance Martial Arts is a martial arts school at 1749 Garnet Ave in the 92109 offering personalized instruction for kids, teens, and adults. The dojo is led by Sensei Miller, a San Diego native who has devoted more than three decades to the Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and greater San Diego martial arts communities. Formerly known as United Studios of Self Defense PB, the school specializes in Shaolin Chuan Fa — also called Shaolin Kempo — an art with roots spanning more than 2,000 years that combines the linear strikes of Karate, the circular movements of Kung Fu, and the grappling techniques of Jiu-Jitsu. Students exploring other grappling disciplines in the neighborhood will also find Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Pacific Beach, which focuses specifically on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Programs include private one-on-one lessons, group classes, in-home instruction, self-defense training, and weapons courses, all structured around building discipline, confidence, and physical fitness. Families fueling up after evening classes often head to Filippis Pizza Grotto Pacific Beach, a long-running Italian favorite further east on the same Garnet corridor. A free introductory class is available for anyone interested in exploring the art before committing to regular sessions. The facility is wheelchair accessible with adapted parking, accepts credit and debit cards, and has on-site restrooms.