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7 Spears Martial Arts and Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Poway, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule 7spearsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (619) 764-6156

Hours

Monday 3–8 PM
Tuesday 3–8:30 PM
Wednesday 3–8 PM
Thursday 3–8:30 PM
Friday 3–7:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

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

🧒 Kids BJJ 30 mentions

“My kids really enjoy their lessons, and coaches fosters both discipline and enthusiasm, creating a positive and engaging learning environment for all students.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“In addition to classes, they host a monthly "Ninja Night" drop off, buddy week, family training day (my favorite) and various tournaments and competitions.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“She and her Instructors don't just teach but also keep up with their own personal training.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It has been my dream for my daughter to learn Jiu Jitsu so she can be more confident and learn skills for self defense.”

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🌱 Beginners

“A great gym for both beginners and those dedicated to obtaining and continuing a fight-ready level.”

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Other martial arts here

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

🥊 Muay Thai 8 mentions

“I’d like to express my gratitude to the 7 Spears community for the incredible experience my two boys and I have had during our time in the Muay Thai class.”

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🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“My karate kid started training when she was 4 and it has helped her tremendously with focusing on schoolwork and confidence on the soccer field.”

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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 MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 56 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“The instructors are patient but firm and amazing instructors.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Anyone in the area wanting to get into martial arts I would highly recommend going to one of the classes or chatting to head coach, Stephanie, who is very friendly and welcoming.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 11 mentions

“Anyone in the area wanting to get into martial arts I would highly recommend going to one of the classes or chatting to head coach, Stephanie, who is very friendly and welcoming.”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“After a good warm up we hit some great technical drills, got a big sweat on before working on some sparring.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“Seven Spears' instructors are high quality and great with kids, and I highly recommend this school to anyone interested.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“In addition to classes, they host a monthly "Ninja Night" drop off, buddy week, family training day (my favorite) and various tournaments and competitions.”

From the reviews

Both of my kids love going to Seven Spears Martial Arts Academy. They are happy going to class, enjoy training with Miss Stephanie and Mr. Eddie, and have fun with the other kids in the classes.

★★★★★ — Cara, Mar 2025

Started due to having friends in the gym. I've had a great experience every single time I've attended class! Stephanie and the other instructors are attentive and care about you and your goals. The class fosters an engaging and constructive environment and community.

★★★★★ — Gabi, Sep 2023

My six year old has been attending Seven Spears for over a year now. Since starting, he has become more focussed, disciplined and told me to write "it is so fun!" It really is a family and they are very communicative and patient with the little ones!

★★★★★ — Brittany, May 2025

Seven Spears has an AMAZING kids program. A friend highly recommended we check this place out and so happy we did. My son has been going here for the past 6 months and LOVES it. We started with the kids Muay Thai program and just added the kids Jiu-Jitsu program as well.

★★★★★ — Janice, Feb 2021

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New to BJJ? Start at 7 Spears Martial Arts and Muay Thai

7 Spears Martial Arts and Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all 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, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first BJJ class at 7 Spears Martial Arts and Muay Thai

Nervous about walking into a BJJ 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 basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, 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 and Muay Thai

12943 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA92064

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