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Aspire Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in El Cajon, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- 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 aspiremarsd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 303-3725
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Morris has a unique ability to teach to the group before him, meaning whether adults or kids, he is able to connect and make the experience perfect for their needs.”
“I do the women's kickboxing fitness class with Miss Viviana and she is the best.”
“She loves learning the forms, different kicks, and she especially loves sparring.”
“All of the students have all seen the progress made, tournaments, classes, and belting cycles it has taken to reach that goal.”
“She is in tigers and I have taken self defense and am currently in kick boxing which is awesome.”
Other martial arts here
“She is in tigers and I have taken self defense and am currently in kick boxing which is awesome.”
“Self Defense ✔ Confidence Building ✔ Interactive ✔ Respect & Leadership Skills ✔ Fun Environment For All ✔ Mr.”
What members say
“Aspire has been great for our daughter. She loves learning the forms, different kicks, and she especially loves sparring.”
“Whether your goal is just an activity for your child during these troubling times or all out martial arts competition you WILL NOT find a better school than Aspire.”
“I knew from the moment my son first stepped on the mat a year and half ago at Aspire Martial Arts that this was the best thing for him.”
“Morris is very invested in his students growth not only in Martial Arts but also in life skills like disciple, confidence, respect, and perseverance.”
“I have no reservation recommending Aspire Martials Arts to anyone seeking just the right class for themselves, family, or friends.”
From the reviews
My son began his journey with Aspire Martial Arts in 2015. He was only 4.5 and had a typical 4.5 year old attention span. Mr. Morris has a natural gift when it comes to these youngsters. I've personally witnessed not only my own sons growth but countless others as well.
I Love this place. The instructors are very knowledgeable and care about the development of every child while pushing them to be the best version of themselves. I definitely recommend Aspire Martial Arts. They also focus on Life skills and Bully prevention.
Aspire Martial Arts have been the talk of our family for the past couple years. We enrolled our children with Mr. Morris and wow what a difference we have seen in our kids. We enrolled our kids into this program to see their physical abilities grow and learn self defense. They definitely have.
I am fortunate to have taken a special self-defense course from Mr. Morris. It taught me how to evaluate situations and to put myself in the best position to defend myself if necessary. Mr.
New to kickboxing? Start at Aspire Martial Arts
Aspire Martial Arts 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Aspire Martial Arts
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.
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