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Poway Martial Arts | Kenpo Karate - Boxing - Muay Thai Kickboxing - MMA - Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Poway, California
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule powaymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 858-486-1003
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s a great place whether you want to get in shape, compete, or learn something new with your kids.”
“It’s a great place whether you want to get in shape, compete, or learn something new with your kids.”
“It’s a great place whether you want to get in shape, compete, or learn something new with your kids.”
“If you want to learn some useful self defense skills and don't mind getting real sweaty in the process - this is the place to be!”
Other martial arts here
“There is no better place to train for martial arts, kickboxing, and beyond.”
“Especially coach Jordan, shout out to him he has encouraged me to push my self farther and farther in boxing.”
“If your looking for a MMA/Karate to truly learn some good techniques or even kicking boxing fitness classes.”
“If your looking for a MMA/Karate to truly learn some good techniques or even kicking boxing fitness classes.”
What members say
“This is an amazing gym, great instructors !”
“Great gym able to balance competitive pursuits and professional aspirations with a family gym and self help atmosphere.”
“The instruction is consistently high‑quality, with a strong emphasis on technique, safety, and personal development.”
“The facilities are super clean and the equipment is in great shape and well maintained.”
“It’s a great place whether you want to get in shape, compete, or learn something new with your kids.”
“Great gym able to balance competitive pursuits and professional aspirations with a family gym and self help atmosphere.”
From the reviews
I just started taking boxing lessons here a few months ago and I couldn't be any happier. The staff is excellent. The facilities are super clean and the equipment is in great shape and well maintained. Coach Jordan is an excellent boxing coach.
This gym is awesome! It’s a great place whether you want to get in shape, compete, or learn something new with your kids. The trainers are really helpful and Knowledgeable and everyone who works out here is friendly and supportive. I highly recommend it!
This is an amazing gym, great instructors ! The boxing and Muay thai classes are efficient, and I learn a lot. Hopefully plan to come back soon. The gym has plenty of boxing bags, and mats to train and exercise.
The instructors are knowledgeable and highly skilled. There is a positive family atmosphere. You have the best Karate program for kids I have seen in over 20 years. My daughter is thriving in the kids classes.
New to muay thai? Start at Poway Martial Arts | Kenpo Karate - Boxing - Muay Thai Kickboxing - MMA - Jiu Jitsu
Poway Martial Arts | Kenpo Karate - Boxing - Muay Thai Kickboxing - MMA - Jiu Jitsu 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.
Your first muay thai class at Poway Martial Arts | Kenpo Karate - Boxing - Muay Thai Kickboxing - MMA - Jiu Jitsu
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.
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