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Poway Martial Arts | Kenpo Karate - Boxing - Muay Thai Kickboxing - MMA - Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Poway, 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 powaymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 858-486-1003
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We decided to get my grandson who is 5 years old into some kind of activity after school so we chose Poway Kempo Karate .”
“It’s a great place whether you want to get in shape, compete, or learn something new with your kids.”
“The boxing and Muay thai classes are efficient, and I learn a lot.”
“Especially coach Jordan, shout out to him he has encouraged me to push my self farther and farther in boxing.”
Other martial arts here
“The boxing and Muay thai classes are efficient, and I learn a lot.”
“Especially coach Jordan, shout out to him he has encouraged me to push my self farther and farther in boxing.”
“If your looking for a MMA/Karate to truly learn some good techniques or even kicking boxing fitness classes.”
“We decided to get my grandson who is 5 years old into some kind of activity after school so we chose Poway Kempo Karate .”
“If you want to learn some useful self defense skills and don't mind getting real sweaty in the process - this is the place to be!”
What members say
“This is an amazing gym, great instructors !”
“Great gym able to balance competitive pursuits and professional aspirations with a family gym and self help atmosphere.”
“Great gym able to balance competitive pursuits and professional aspirations with a family gym and self help atmosphere.”
From the reviews
I just started taking boxing lessons here a few months ago and I couldn't be any happier. The staff is excellent. The facilities are super clean and the equipment is in great shape and well maintained. Coach Jordan is an excellent boxing coach.
This is an amazing gym, great instructors ! The boxing and Muay thai classes are efficient, and I learn a lot. Hopefully plan to come back soon. The gym has plenty of boxing bags, and mats to train and exercise.
The instructors are knowledgeable and highly skilled. There is a positive family atmosphere. You have the best Karate program for kids I have seen in over 20 years. My daughter is thriving in the kids classes.
We love Poway Kenpo and the Barker family. As a result there are 2 black belts in our family, me and my son. There is no better place to train for martial arts, kickboxing, and beyond. This is a professional studio with world class training but in a family atmosphere.
New to kickboxing? Start at Poway Martial Arts | Kenpo Karate - Boxing - Muay Thai Kickboxing - MMA - Jiu Jitsu
Poway Martial Arts | Kenpo Karate - Boxing - Muay Thai Kickboxing - MMA - Jiu Jitsu 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 Poway Martial Arts | Kenpo Karate - Boxing - Muay Thai Kickboxing - MMA - Jiu Jitsu
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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