7 Spears Martial Arts and Muay Thai
“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.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Poway, CA
15 gyms listed · 5 in Poway · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
10th Planet Poway Jiu Jitsu
“Great place to train, amazing coaches/staff that really love what they do and have no issue with giving extra help when needed during class”
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Poway Martial Arts
“Sensei Barker (Mr B) is a true master of martial arts as well as a Dr of Acupuncture and has operated Poway MA for over 40 years!”
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Black Belt USA
“The classes are well laid out so that the students learn and enjoy at the same time.”
Full Potential Martial Arts Academy
“Since joining, I've learned techniques from many different martial art forms and have more motivation to keep working out.”
The 15 gyms listed for Poway, CA teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Poway, CA
5 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Poway; the other 10 serve Poway from San Diego (12 mi) and Escondido (11 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 3,266 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 13 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 11 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Poway?
13 of the 15 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
East West MMA So Cal
“I would absolutely recommend attending classes here, or at the very least simply trying it out”
Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ
“World-class instruction led by Multiple ADCC champion and world champion Andre Galvao and joined by many other world champion instructors, many high level belts on the mat at each training session.”
Swiftkick Martial Arts San Diego
“Amazing staff, outstanding program that instills values, integrity of character and social emotional skills toward leadership.”
Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego
“Amazing instructors, great facility and class schedule, and really nice people to train with across all levels and abilities!”
North County Taekwondo
“I highly recommend Master Ali to any family looking for an instructor who is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in his students' success.”
99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ
“Coach Jason, Coach Mike and Coach Isaac are GREAT with the kids, they gave every one of them equal amounts of attention and opportunity!”
Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego
“Everyone I spoke to was friendly and I had some good rolls where I got some good tips and learned a lot from the more advanced practitioners there.”
Authentic White Tiger Kung Fu
“The learning environment and people are friendly and fun, the aesthetic and gear is impressive, and I enjoy training at this school.”
Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego
“The instructors here are beyond kind and helpful, my first day I was out of shape and got light headed quickly, they helped me get back to it and encouraged me to keep going through.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near Poway
- “My kids really enjoy their lessons, and coaches fosters both discipline and enthusiasm, creating a positive and engaging learning environment for all students.” — from a review of 7 Spears Martial Arts and Muay Thai
- “The structure of the classes is outstanding, organized, disciplined, and thoughtfully designed to help each student progress step by step.” — from a review of Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego
- “The facility is clean, well-maintained, and family-friendly, with an impressive kids' program that builds confidence and discipline.” — from a review of Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego
- “Coach Jason and team are true experts who create an incredibly effective learning environment that balances skill building & discipline with fun & engaging activities.” — from a review of 99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ
- “I would recommend this dojo to anyone who's looking for a workout, self defense class, or discipline/principles for themselves or their kids.” — from a review of East West MMA So Cal
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