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Poway Martial Arts | Kenpo Karate - Boxing - Muay Thai Kickboxing - MMA - Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ 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 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule powaymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (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
“It’s a great place whether you want to get in shape, compete, or learn something new with your kids.”
“It’s a great place whether you want to get in shape, compete, or learn something new with your kids.”
“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!”
Other martial arts here
“The boxing and Muay thai classes are efficient, and I learn a lot.”
“If your looking for a MMA/Karate to truly learn some good techniques or even kicking boxing fitness classes.”
“Especially coach Jordan, shout out to him he has encouraged me to push my self farther and farther in boxing.”
“There is no better place to train for martial arts, kickboxing, and beyond.”
“If your looking for a MMA/Karate to truly learn some good techniques or even kicking boxing fitness classes.”
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.”
“The instruction is consistently high‑quality, with a strong emphasis on technique, safety, and personal development.”
“The facilities are super clean and the equipment is in great shape and well maintained.”
“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 BJJ? 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 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.
Your first BJJ class at Poway Martial Arts | Kenpo Karate - Boxing - Muay Thai Kickboxing - MMA - Jiu Jitsu
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.
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