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7 Spears Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Diego, California
Plan your first class
- 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 Karate classes (ages 4–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 7spearsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (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 |
The classes they run
“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".”
“She loves the extra training time, more sparing with her peers, and learning how to use tools like the bo staff with the amazing teachers like Coach Jean.”
“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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“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.”
What students say
“She loves the extra training time, more sparing with her peers, and learning how to use tools like the bo staff with the amazing teachers like Coach Jean.”
“I witnessed this myself because they also have a seating area for parents and family members to watch the lessons as well.”
“My daughter loves this place because it's a great place to learn self-defense and life skills.”
“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.”
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".
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.
PMA has been great for our kids. They've learned self control, self discipline and honesty. Plus they are starting early and learning a martial art! The coaches are great with kids and treat everyone equally. Highly recommended!
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!!
New to Karate? Start at 7 Spears Martial Arts Academy
7 Spears Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages 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 dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at 7 Spears Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects 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 stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side 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. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos 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 and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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