Quiñones Muay Thai
Southwestern College's Jaguar Aquatics Wellness & Sports (JAWS), 900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
About
Quiñones Muay Thai offers Kids Muay Thai, Kids Self Defense, Adults Muay Thai, Taekwon-do, and Conditioning. Kids Muay Thai meets Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM, and Kids Self Defense meets Friday from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM. Adults Muay Thai meets Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Programs
- Kids Muay Thai — Kids & Youth; ages not specified beyond kids/youth · Mon & Wed 7:00 PM-7:45 PM
- Kids Self Defense — Kids & Youth; ages not specified beyond kids/youth · Fri 7:00 PM-7:45 PM · Confidence, discipline, and anti-bullying values
- Adults Muay Thai — Ages 13 & up · Mon-Fri 4:00 PM-5:00 PM; Mon-Fri 6:00 PM-7:00 PM · Technical pad work, foundational drilling, and conditioning built for real progress
- Taekwon-do — Mon, Wed & Fri 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
- Conditioning — Tue & Thu 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- General schedule: Adult classes run every weekday; kids classes are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings; conditioning and Taekwon-do also occur during the week.
About the provider
Kru Mario Quiñones is the founder and head coach. He is listed as a USA Muay Thai Olympic Coach/Trainer, a WBC Muay Thai Trainer, and an educator. The program says it has nearly 30 years of instruction, nearly four decades of martial arts experience, and has been building the school since 2016. It is described as having brought instruction into San Diego public schools, including King-Chavez Primary Academy and King-Chavez Academy of Excellence, and as having led self-defense seminars and trained Marines in hand-to-hand combat.
Beginners welcome. Family-friendly. Built for all levels. Kids classes are supervised, age-appropriate, and built around respect, control, and good habits before intensity. Training is scaled by level. Safe, structured coaching is emphasized.
What families say
“Coach takes time to fix bad habits and makes it a no-judgment zone. You just show up and learn.” — Emily J.
“My kids are learning discipline, confidence, and respect, not just getting a workout.” — Parent
“We’ve trained for 3+ years. We’ve grown mentally, physically, and as a family.” — Sergio R.
Last updated October 6, 2026.
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