7 Spears Martial Arts proudly serving Poway, Encinitas & Rancho Bernardo since 2018

7 Spears Martial Arts has classes in Poway, Encinitas & Rancho Bernardo perfect for kids, teen, and adult martial arts lessons.

Our School

Seven Spears is a martial arts school serving the Southwest California area, providing martial arts in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, and Encinitas. All of our locations follow the lead of our owner, Stephanie Spears, a decorated athlete in martial arts. We share her passion for martial arts and building up students. You can come in and discover the many benefits of martial arts – no matter your reason for training. You can get started for fitness, self-defense, competition, or any other reason and thrive. Our staff brings in a high energy to help students reach their daily and long term goals. You can find the right location for Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, and Muay Thai classes (depending on the programs offered) and be supported by a staff that wants all our students to take their newfound skills home to improve their daily lives. Martial arts emphasizes continuous improvements and constantly adapting. Who wants monotonous training? We don’t! We add a different perspective to training with fun games and new school flair. This makes all our Seven Spears schools a place for you and your children to build up skills and become your best selves!

History

Founded by Stephaine Spears, Seven Spears has cultivated a vibrant and supportive martial arts community in Southwest California. Our journey began in 2018 when Sensei Stephaine took the reins of Poway Muay Thai, and we have been
growing ever since! In 2022, we proudly opened our Poway Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) school, followed by the addition of our Rancho Bernardo and Encinitas locations in 2025. Before establishing her schools, Sensei Stephaine gained valuable experience in the martial arts world. A 4th Degree Tang Soo Do Black Belt, she has earned awards and won tournaments from 2008 and onward. Her extensive achievements reflect her dedication to martial arts, coupled with her experience in various disciplines. Through her journey in martial arts, Sensei Stephaine has acquired the knowledge and skills to guide every student at Seven Spears towards their personal goals. Join us to experience the transformative power of martial arts!

Get To Know Our World Class Instructor

About Us

Stephanie Spears

Martial Arts Philosophy
Ms. Stephanie loves encouraging students to be excellent martial artists and strong
leaders! One of her favorite things about teaching is watching a student’s confidence
grow as they learn and develop their martial arts skills. Her philosophy is that no
matter how long you’ve been training, there is always something to improve and
some way to be better, both physically and mentally. Martial arts is a never ending
journey of both physical skill and character development for students at any age!

Martial Arts Background
Ms. Stephanie Spears began her martial arts training over 25 years ago in Northern
California. She currently holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, and First
Degree Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do and Judo. She has trained extensively in
several disciplines, including Muay Thai Kickboxing and has had the opportunity to
travel to places including Thailand and Japan for training camps and competitions.

Martial Arts Accomplishments:

  • Gold Medalist at the 2008 WTSDA World Championships
  • Gold Medalist at the 2009 Golden State Open Judo Championships
  • Gold Medalist at the 2009 Gary Goltz Judo Tournament
  • Female Black Belt Champion at 2012 West Coast Classic
  • Female Black Belt Champion at the 2013 WTSDA Region 20 Championship
  • Gold and Silver Medalist at 2014 WTSDA World Championships
  • Grand Champion in sparring at the 2019 Colorado State Tang Soo Do
    Championships