We cannot recommend Coach Yuki at Seven Spears Dojo enough. What started as a place for our kids to…read morelearn Judo has turned into a true community for our entire family. She offers fantastic classes for both youth and adults, which makes it such a unique environment where everyone can grow together. ​Coach Yuki's impact goes far beyond the mat; she has a way of bringing families together, from training sessions to group camping trips. She has truly become like family to us. If you are looking for a dojo in Poway that values character, connection, and top-tier instruction, Coach Yuki is the best there is.

We put our son in Seven Spears Jui Jitsu just over 2 years ago and he absolutely loves it…read more The owner Stephanie is awesome. All the instructors are world class. It's the only studio where the instructors give very individual attention to each child. He has made a lot of friends there and it feels like an extended family. Highly recommend.

Our daughter has been part of this gym family for over 6 years, and we couldn't be happier. The…read morecoaches are incredible -their talent, dedication and genuine care are unmatched. They've helped our daughter grow in confidence, discipline, and respect. We absolutely love 1802 and we are so grateful for everything they've done.

My daughter has been doing jiu jitsu for about a year now. We're seeing tremendous growth in her…read moreskills and confidence. We absolutely love the professors and coaches at 1802. They truly care about the kids and foster a great learning environment. As others have said, there is a warm welcoming vibe and a strong sense of community.

I cannot say enough great things about Professor D and the culture he has built. If you are a…read morelifelong athlete or new to training, professor molds the jiujitsu environment to meet you, your limitations/injuries, and your goals. He takes care of his people while simultaneously pushing them to be the best versions of themselves. As a member of his training center, I am a proud member and love learning from such a skilled leader and disciplined team.

Just come and train Don't be lazy…read moreKeep those nails trimmed Ask questions Enjoy Jiu jitsu

We have tried out several other places for our son to practice jiu jitsu and this has been the best…read moreexperience for us. Professor Mark and Professor Geoff are amazing instructors and the kids are able to get the individual attention they need to grow their skills. We have seen a noticeable difference with our son's confidence on the mat as well as skill. Highly recommend!

Mark is an outstanding Jiu Jitsu professor. He is very knowledgeable, detailed, and truly…read morepassionate about what he teaches. He's incredibly caring and attentive to every student. His children's classes are fantastic, combining great technique and real self-defense with discipline, confidence building, and tons of positive energy. Jiu Jitsu is so important for little kids to learn especially for young girl and his program really gives them the tools and confidence they need. The adult classes are just as strong, with great technique, a positive training environment, and an awesome workout. It's also an excellent martial art for women, as it's one of the few styles where technique can genuinely overcome strength.

Not only does this gym offer excellent instruction, it gives you the opportunity to train alongisde…read morean amazing group of people in a very nice facility. I started training here in February, coming off a year hiatus from muay thai due to an ACL tear. Before I even started my first class, I immediatley felt welcomed. Kru (Coach) Brian introduced himself right away and got to know me and my skill level. In the almost seven years since I started training, I have never had a muay thai coach deliver instruction with such detail, but in a way that is understandable to all levels of students present in the class. Brian is extremely perceptive at observing movement and identifying exactly what needs to be adjusted to help everyone perfect the technique we are working on, and he is really good at explaining things in multiple ways. He is a really great teacher, as well as an awesome fighter too! The classes are structured in a way where we build upon techniques over the week (or longer term), which is great for developing your skillset, and also wonderful for refining your technique if you've been in the game for a while. Along with great instruction, the gym is very much absent of any "ego"...but don't assume this means the other students aren't serious about the sport. There is a group of badass fighters that train here, and they are happy to train with others at all levels. Everyone is genuinely friendly, which gives the gym a great vibe and makes me look forward to heading to the gym as often as possible. Final, but important notes: all equipment in the gym is in great condition and the gym is very clean. They also recently started a strength and conditioning program. These have been awesome workouts thus far! If you're looking for a place to train muay thai and/or get in shape, whether you are new to the sport or an experienced pro, you need to check out Prime.

Prime is a great place to learn Muay Thai or Kickboxing. Brian all the trainers are very…read more experienced and know how to cater to amateur to pro athletes! Give them try !

After class, I noticed my daughter was sad and asked her why. She explained that she and her…read moreclassmates had worked very hard, but the instructor only picked a girl for the reward, even though that girl had spent a long time in the bathroom during the class. No one else received any prizes. I did notice there was one happy girl walking out of the class, but many others had sad, disappointed faces. My daughter felt it was unfair. I encouraged her to speak up to the instructor, and I also inquired about the criteria used to select for reward. The next day, I received a long email that not only judged but also insulted my parenting skills. The email included condescending statements like, "I do not mean to insult but it is what it is," and "I have way more experience at parenting than you guys." I was also told that I "need to apologize to Sensei Shannon in front of Amia to show respect to the authority." This kind of response implies that she believes she is better and more experienced at parenting, which is both presumptuous and offensive. My child respects her teachers. Questioning or addressing concerns is not a sign of disrespect; it is a necessary part of ensuring her well-being and growth. As parents, it is our right and responsibility to question and address any aspects of the program that we feel are not in our child's best interest. This does not equate to disrespect; it equates to involvement and advocacy. We are not here to be judged and insulted by the owner Stef when raise concerns; we are here to ensure that our child receives the best possible environment for her growth. To all the moms and dads out there, I strongly suggest reconsidering this place due to its values and practices before enrolling. The owners are defensive and confrontational, refusing to accept any constructive feedback. I am also attaching the owner's emails in screenshot.

We are so grateful that USSD 4S RANCH is part of our tribe. Our son has been attending for 1.5…read moreyears, and this studio has given him great martial arts skills, but also confidence, a sense of purpose, and a community. Our child has had a rough few years with physical challenges and the mental health struggles that can accompany his diagnosis. All of the senseis are mindful of this and are helping him break down the barriers that have been created. They treat him like one of their own and like the awesome human he is. We are forever grateful.

I've been counting the minutes until my son was old enough to start practicing martial arts. Well…read morethat day has come!! Whenever I research anything new for my family, especially my children, i'll start by looking at Yelp reviews and then google. Once I narrow it down to the top 2 or 3 in my area, then i'll ask my very trusted circle of peers to see if any of them have had experience with and/or have heard anything about the businesses. One stood out online as well as within my peer group comprised of other parents, Anthony Hong Tae Kwon Do !! SO, next step was to contact the studio and get a feel for them right over the phone(i'm a big "energy guy" so can feel if it's right or not immediately just by speaking to someone, lol;-). I spoke to a Master Joseph who was super friendly and very excited about having my little guy come try out their studio. Being that my son just turned 4 I know that there's a possibility that he may not like it so it was important to me that they have a trial period just to make sure before we officially lock in with them. They indeed do and it's a really good one. Only 39.99 for 4 intro classes AND you get a Gi with that which is worth $50 itself, wow!! That takes us to our first class.....my lil dude was nervous as heck and wasn't feeling it. UGH! Master Joseph was super nice and super patient and said don't worry this is pretty common. Told us to bring him back another day and let's give it another go. We did just that and this time he did GREAT and loved it!! PHEW!!!! I will say I was a bit skeptical when I saw Master Joseph as he looks really young, lol. After now watching him with our son, other children as well as adults for about 3 months, I can't praise him enough. He is absolutely FANTASTIC at what he does and he's PHENOMENAL with children!! You can tell that he has a true passion for teaching and helping others and I couldn't feel more comfortable with him guiding my son through his young martial arts journey. I also want to give a shout out to the grand master Anthony Hong himself as well. He runs a tight ship but is also super nice and works VERY well with the kids. His reputation throughout the community is rock solid as being an all around great guy! I've actually noticed that there's just as many adults that practice here as well and there's even classes where you can attend with your child! Who knows, maybe my old ass will get in there some day haha!! All in all, I couldn't be more happy with this studio or the instructors Master Joseph and Grand Master Hong, and the fact that my son is not only learning to defend himself but more importantly he's learning self confidence, respect and discipline. All traits which will help him become a fine young man some day and that he will carry with him forever. Oh and btw, I didn't think Johnny was ready to test for a belt after only a couple months and Master Joseph said he's ready. Well he was right, Johnny broke his board first shot, boom!!

We enrolled our kids (preschool-K age) in taekwondo to help build their strength, boost their…read moreconfidence, and help them overcome some social anxiety. We couldn't have found a better dojo to help us accomplish these goals! Both Master Joseph and Grandmaster Hong are fantastic! They work very well with both of my young kids. They are extremely patient and amiable, but they also know how to push their students to try harder and be better. They make an effort to foster discipline and hard work in class. They are great at keeping the kids engaged, so that they may not even realize they're working hard! Our kids really enjoy working with them! We drive almost a half hour (sometimes 45 mins) to go to their studio, even though there are other taekwondo classes available just down the street from us. That speaks volumes about how much we value the patient, steady work they are doing with our kids! We know that this is an investment in our kids' growth and development that will pay off in the long run.

We cannot recommend Coach Yuki at Seven Spears Dojo enough. What started as a place for our kids to…read morelearn Judo has turned into a true community for our entire family. She offers fantastic classes for both youth and adults, which makes it such a unique environment where everyone can grow together. ​Coach Yuki's impact goes far beyond the mat; she has a way of bringing families together, from training sessions to group camping trips. She has truly become like family to us. If you are looking for a dojo in Poway that values character, connection, and top-tier instruction, Coach Yuki is the best there is

My son has been attending the Seven Spears Studio since it began as part of PMA. He loves his…read morecoaches and the teachings have helped him step outside of his comfort zone. I highly recommend the studio!