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Spears Academy of Martial Arts offers training in Tae Kwon Do, Grappling, Mixed Martial Arts, Pankration, Boxing, and Muay Thai. The program includes separate children, teen, and adult classes, and is described as a beginner-friendly, no ego zone. Children’s classes use different uniforms for the different styles they are learning, while teens and adults wear a House of Discipline t-shirt instead of traditional uniforms.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday through Friday between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, with Saturday available by appointment
• Price: Programs are offered at an affordable rate that allows families to enjoy discounts when two or more members join together as one.
Spears Academy of Martial Arts describes itself as a primarily four-style school, focusing on Tae Kwon Do, Pankration, Boxing for stand-up skills, and Muay Thai for ground skills. Age-specific classes are offered for children ages 3–5, 6–8, and 9–11, teens ages 12–13, 14–15, and 16–17, and adults ages 18–29, 30–49, and 50 and older. Memberships are month-to-month with no long-term contracts, and the first class is offered as a free trial. Safety is listed as a priority, with a stated process to develop skills while remaining safe. Adult classes focus on building self-defense and fighting skills that work in real life situations while also providing a workout. The programs state that they aim to develop confidence, discipline, focus, character, and leadership, and to help students focus on being a champion in life.
The academy has been in the community since 1984, and the family behind it has been part of the community since 1978. The staff includes a team of six martial arts coaches with over 40 years of teaching experience. The mission of Spears Academy of Martial Arts is described as a team of dedicated coaches promoting the value of education, confidence, focus, and leadership through martial arts training. Areas covered by the academy include Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, La Mesa, Chula Vista, and San Diego.
Parent and family testimonials describe students learning Tae Kwon Do in the 1980s and 1990s, advancing to black belt levels, and competing in junior Tae Kwon Do Olympic events throughout the United States, including earning gold medals. Multiple testimonials state that SAMOA (Spears Academy of Martial Arts/House of Discipline) works well with children of all ages and at their level, focuses on correct movements, and has coached children over several years. Families from San Diego and Lemon Grove report long-term involvement with the school and describe changes they have seen in their children based on their own experiences.
Last updated July 17, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday through Friday between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, with Saturday available by appointment
• Price: Programs are offered at an affordable rate that allows families to enjoy discounts when two or more members join together as one.
Spears Academy of Martial Arts describes itself as a primarily four-style school, focusing on Tae Kwon Do, Pankration, Boxing for stand-up skills, and Muay Thai for ground skills. Age-specific classes are offered for children ages 3–5, 6–8, and 9–11, teens ages 12–13, 14–15, and 16–17, and adults ages 18–29, 30–49, and 50 and older. Memberships are month-to-month with no long-term contracts, and the first class is offered as a free trial. Safety is listed as a priority, with a stated process to develop skills while remaining safe. Adult classes focus on building self-defense and fighting skills that work in real life situations while also providing a workout. The programs state that they aim to develop confidence, discipline, focus, character, and leadership, and to help students focus on being a champion in life.
The academy has been in the community since 1984, and the family behind it has been part of the community since 1978. The staff includes a team of six martial arts coaches with over 40 years of teaching experience. The mission of Spears Academy of Martial Arts is described as a team of dedicated coaches promoting the value of education, confidence, focus, and leadership through martial arts training. Areas covered by the academy include Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, La Mesa, Chula Vista, and San Diego.
Parent and family testimonials describe students learning Tae Kwon Do in the 1980s and 1990s, advancing to black belt levels, and competing in junior Tae Kwon Do Olympic events throughout the United States, including earning gold medals. Multiple testimonials state that SAMOA (Spears Academy of Martial Arts/House of Discipline) works well with children of all ages and at their level, focuses on correct movements, and has coached children over several years. Families from San Diego and Lemon Grove report long-term involvement with the school and describe changes they have seen in their children based on their own experiences.
Last updated July 17, 2026.
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