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7 Spears Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in San Diego, California

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–18) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule 7spearsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 619-764-6156

Hours

Monday 12–9 pm
Tuesday 12–9 pm
Wednesday 12–9 pm
Thursday 12–9 pm
Friday 12–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at 7 Spears Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 31 mentions

“Coach Caleb and Coach Houston are great, they do a great job at keeping the kids interested in class with not only martial arts, but also special drills, games and "mat talks".”

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🏆 Competition Team

“My daughter will be competing in her second tournament next Spring, and we know she’ll do her best with the amazing support of the coaches and staff.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at 7 Spears Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Karate 4 mentions

“Coach Houston not only teaches the kids the self-defense and Karate moves but what’s most important he teaches them the values and how to be a good person.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“Premier Martial Arts is a fantastic school for helping kids learn about self-discipline, accountability, self defense, and developing a growth mindset among other things.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 65 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“Coach Caleb and Coach Houston are great, they do a great job at keeping the kids interested in class with not only martial arts, but also special drills, games and "mat talks".”

⚖️ great for weight loss 2 mentions

“I’d highly recommend anyone interested in enrolling their kids in a martial arts academy to consider this one, as the results speak for themselves.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“My daughter loves this place because it's a great place to learn self-defense and life skills.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“We have seen significant growth in our daughter’s focus and self esteem; she has also improved her psychical strength and endurance.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 11 mentions

“I witnessed this myself because they also have a seating area for parents and family members to watch the lessons as well.”

From the reviews

We have both our son (8yrs old) and daughter (6yrs old) enrolled at Premier Martial Arts and they love it. Coach Caleb and Coach Houston are great, they do a great job at keeping the kids interested in class with not only martial arts, but also special drills, games and "mat talks".

★★★★★ — Jon-Lindsay, Sep 2022

Our 4-year old son Ryan has been attending classes at PMA Rancho Bernardo for almost six months. At first he was somewhat hesitant to go, but now he goes willingly. We have noticed improvements in his self-confidence and respect, and he is more outgoing now.

★★★★★ — Dan, Nov 2023

My daughter Braylee has been enrolled for 2 months now and she love's going every Monday and Thursday. She is learning about respect for others and how to defend herself. They have amazing instructors!!

★★★★★ — Amiethesdrealtor, Apr 2023

My son has been taking karate lessons here since June of 2022, and he has fallen in love with this school. Premier Martial Arts offers a genuinely balanced, positive program to teach children self-defense and personal discipline.

★★★★★ — Marlyn, Apr 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at 7 Spears Martial Arts Academy

7 Spears Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at 7 Spears Martial Arts Academy

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find 7 Spears Martial Arts Academy

11964 Bernardo Plaza Dr, San Diego, CA92128

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