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House of Discipline

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Spring Valley, California

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 muay thai classes (ages 3–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule martialartssandiegoca.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (619) 697-6475

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 4–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at House of Discipline, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 22 mentions

“I found it very affordable for my two kids and myself to train here compared to everywhere else I’ve looked into as well as the variety of martial art forms they teach.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is a place of growth, of learning, of guidance, where life lessons are expressed, and self defense is taught.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at House of Discipline — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“Thank you Mr De LaRose is a excellent instructor/teacher and staff.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 6 mentions

“The staff are amazing and passionate in their craft and I really appreciate that this is a family/veteran business.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“I found it very affordable for my two kids and myself to train here compared to everywhere else I’ve looked into as well as the variety of martial art forms they teach.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for a place for your child to learn self discipline and build self confidence this is the place.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“I found it very affordable for my two kids and myself to train here compared to everywhere else I’ve looked into as well as the variety of martial art forms they teach.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 18 mentions

“If you’re looking for a place for your child to learn self discipline and build self confidence this is the place.”

From the reviews

Our Experience has been one of Respect and Welcoming! I wish I could give them (HoD) 10 stars. 1st- In the past We tried to enroll our kid in swimming lessons, we made it clear about his special need, and ended up dropping them, because they would berate my child and made us feel unwelcome.

★★★★★ — Joe, Sep 2023

The House of Discipline has been a blessing to me and my family. I started off enrolling my daughter in the evening class with Mr. De La Rosa. She hated it. She cried every night for about 2 weeks. So I then joined his early morning 8am women's workout class, to show my daughter it wasn't that bad.

★★★★★ — Neshea, Feb 2025

Best martial arts program hands down. My 11 yr old daughter is coming home excited to practice & show me new techniques & moves she learned. The school has convenient practice times and the staff is helpful. My daughter started 2 months ago and we will continue month after month as long as she enjoys herself.

★★★★★ — Jeffrey, Nov 2017

Been coming to House of Discipline for over 3 years with my kids, each with different levels of experience but the same understanding of what it means to be respectful, disciplined, and the support of a community!

★★★★★ — Kristina, May 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at House of Discipline

House of Discipline comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at House of Discipline

Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find House of Discipline

637 Sweetwater Rd, Spring Valley, CA91977

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