I highly recommend Poway Bjj it is a very good school to learn jiujitsu and has an amazing kids…read moreprogram as well it's an awesome place to bring your kids to learn discipline and hard work. Safe clean environment with good instruction. If you are in Poway I highly recommend Poway Bjj

Long story short, I signed my kids up for a trial class and the instructor was very rude and…read morecondescending. I'm not sure if that time was just for trials because there was only 1 other kid there. He talked down to the kids and refused to teach them if they were not doing it the EXACT way he was. He kept looking at me and saying see? See? See what I mean? NO SIR! I do not see what you're saying. My kid is doing as you asked! My kid wanted to take a break and he goes yeah go sit out. When my son was ready to come back, he said no he can't participate anymore. He said this is why I don't teach anyone under 5 because they don't know how to listen. Excuse me? MEN still don't know how to listen, so maybe they shouldn't be allowed to do anything either?!?! I have never encountered an instructor for little kids that was that impatient. What a total waste of my time.

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 !

Sensei Jason changed the name of his studio and moved locations, so I am moving my previous review…read morehere. I attended Jason's Women's self defense class for about four years. Its a great environment to learn self defense strategies while getting an amazing work out. And hitting a punching bag as hard as you can is just plain fun. Crescent kicks are my fav. I always felt like I was learning new things and challenging my body. Tackling floor bags and whaling on them never gets old. Sensei Jason is a great guy who pushes you just hard enough to make sure you are challenging yourself but at the same time makes sure you arent going to get hurt. He is stern but also caring. These classes are great for coordination, balance, and keeping your brain alert. This is a great alternative for someone like me who finds it hard to keep a regular work out schedule since I get bored so easily. I only wish he offered the self defense classes more than once a week! While I hope I never have to use the self defense skills I have learned from Jason, it means a lot to me that I have the training. I can live my life with confidence and self respect knowing I have the tools to defend myself from people much larger and stronger than myself. My boyfriend also took the Kempo classes with Jason and received his black belt. It helped him get into great shape and greatly improved his hand eye coordination. When we first started dating I didnt think he had an athletic bone in his body, and now I am constantly surprised and impressed at how much better he is at things like catching a football and throwing a frisbee. When we moved away he was really sad to lose Sensei Jason, and he has not been able to find any instructor in the two other states we have lived in anywhere close to his caliber. San Diego is lucky to have an instructor like Sensei Jason and we both miss our classes dearly.

Fantastic Martial Arts Instruction…read more My son has attended martial arts classes with Sensei Jason for over four years. Jason creates a sense of community in the dojo and he truly is invested in the character and physical development of his students. He is no pushover and he demands both respect and grit. He holds each student fully accountable for their actions, words and effort. He also knows that the hard work needs to be balanced with play as well. Jason's flexibility in moving to zoom classes as soon as Covid hit was a lifesaver for our family. The thrice weekly classes provided a routine, social outlet and a phenomenal workout for our now screen-based son. He would end each of his sessions smiling, breathing hard and drenched in sweat. Jason now holds outdoor Saturday classes which again is exactly what our son needed. I know Jason is eager to return to the dojo when it is safe to do so. My son says, "I LOVE doing martial arts with Sensei Jason. It is so fun because it's sort of in between work and play. It improves on your mental strength and physical strength. You learn so much and for me I feel it improves on my confidence. I would highly recommend it."

Master Thai is a patient and awesome teacher! Recommend to everyone's kids to join! He teaches…read morewhile making it fun at the same time!

My son started when he was 5 and he's about to turn 7. He is a full yellow belt on his way to full…read moreorange belt. I have to say that for teaching and training kids at these age, Master Thomas Thai is definitely the best there is. He's not only patient and focused but he's determined to make your kid push their boundaries and become more focused and strong (both mentally and physically) I believe martial arts is great for kids because it focuses on discipline and training their young minds, so if you are considering .... Give them a try !

My earlier review somehow said I'm in San Francisco but I live in San Diego. I'm still an…read moreenthusiastic student at White Dragon. It was wonderful for my youngest son and is amazing for my husband and I as we age. I'll be 80 on my next birthday and plan to remain a White Dragon student. It is a Gift for which I am very grateful.

I used to practice in this school, for years I tried my best according to my budget to keep paying…read morethe fees even when COVID hit, I didn't stop supporting the school. I was paying the less expensive plan, and I noticed that other less dedicated students were advancing faster, my instructor always had corrections on my forms. When I was ready for the next sage/belt test, I was told that the program I had no one else had it, and I needed to bring it up to advance. So just like that, in one second I turned from student to a customer, from a loyal participant to a not profit. I lost all my respect for the sifu, not for my instructor that diligently made the effort to keep me engaged. I wanted to continue to the end but my experience with this gym was really discouraging. In some point during my practice we were asked to place good reviews on Yelp, and then I know why. So if you don't buy the seminars, or you don't buy the black belt program, you just don't move. When my budget didn't allowed me to buy all the other stuff I stop moving. I got into a couple of seminars and all the forms that we learned there, where just shown that day, there was never time to practice them again so you paid for flash crush curse of something that never practice again. My respect to the instructor that helped me throughout all my journey.

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.

I cannot say enough about how wonderful Sensei Frank and all the staff/instructors at Practical…read moreKarate are. This is a great place for martial arts, especially if your child has anxiety. I have a highly anxious preteen daughter, who was very apprehensive about martial arts. Sensei Frank listened to my concerns, and our daughter started with one week of Spring Break camp, and completed two weeks of summer camp at the dojo. To see her blossom after just days of camp has been nothing short of amazing. Sensei Frank has a curriculum for kids to earn their belt stripes, and starts with very achievable goals which builds their confidence to keep trying and striving. I highly recommend this dojo!

My child has been attending classes here for a while so this is WAY overdue! My husband found this…read moreplace on the internet and also read Yelp reviews. They had a try one class free so I completed the form on the site but never heard back. I ended up calling to find out if we could drop in to any class or if we needed to let them know in advance. The answer was just let them know when we wanted to drop on (and apparently there was an issue with the website not processing the sign up for a free class properly). When we came to class we were greeter by the owner Frank, who was super nice and had us review the consent forms and other paperwork. They have a small lobby with a TV so you can see what is going on in class but it is also a suite with a large roller door on the back so you can go around back to watch class (if you like). We decided to sign our child up and they were given a uniform and belt same day. We got an email with the tasks for completion to get stripes and earn the next belt. Kids are allowed to stripe test at the end of class. The studio is clean, staff are friendly and helpful and it seems to be a community feel (I don't go super often, I am the one to take my kid to dance). They have summer camp (and camps over break-we haven't attended one yet) as options as well. Overall a very positive experience and an activity my child enjoys doing!

I am newer to the BJJ community and I started my journey here at this school. At first I was just a…read moremom on the side lines but the community is so friendly and inviting that I felt comfortable trying it out for myself (a little hesitant at almost 40). Best decision I made. The professors are outstanding, the coaches are amazing, and my teammates/drilling partners are super friendly. This whole community they have built is invested in your journey and are ready and willing to assist in any way. A huge plus - the women's community is strong! Come check this school out - you definitely won't regret it. Kiddo Review- 5 year old says she'd give it a 100/100. 4 year old said she wants to do jiu jitsu everyday. As the mom, I've seen the kiddo class grow. The professors and coaches are super approachable and incredible with the kiddos. My 5 year old asked Prof. Amit if he'd train her to compete! That is kind of approachability this school has. If you have a kiddo looking - please check this school out! Let your jiu jitsu journey begin here - we are waiting to welcome you!

I'm visiting from out of town and wanted to get some training in, so I decided to check out this…read moregym. From the moment I walked in to the time I left was nothing short of an amazing experience!! Super welcoming, very clean, nice big mats, knowledgeable coaches, awesome and friendly teammates/drill partners! I will absolutely be back next time I'm in town! The best in town!