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Is This Program Right For My Child?

Our Kids Martial Arts program in Rancho Bernardo is built for children ages 4 to 12 who are ready to learn martial arts, self-defense, focus, discipline, confidence, and respect. We group younger children into Tiny Tigers ages 4 to 6 and Youth students ages 7 to 12, so training matches their age and rank. Beginners, shy kids, and children who do not feel naturally athletic can work at their own pace while building coordination, listening skills, and confidence.

It’s More Than Self-Defense. It’s a Way of Life.

In our Rancho Bernardo kids martial arts classes, we don’t just help kids get fitter, safer, and stronger. We help them build life-changing skills to excel in school and at home.

Focus. Confidence. Respect. Discipline. Goal setting and more. Every Rancho Bernardo kids martial arts class enriches your child’s life.

We also help your child stay safe with real-world self-defense tactics to deal with bullies and more.

As children grow, they may be ready for new challenges that build even more confidence, independence, and discipline. Our teens martial arts classes in Rancho Bernardo give older students an engaging way to stay active, improve focus, develop practical self-defense skills, and work toward meaningful goals in a positive, supportive environment.

Helps Your Child Do Better In School, And at Home.

After years of research and hard work, our kids martial arts classes in Rancho Bernardo are designed to get kids more focused and disciplined. The result? Kids from all over Rancho Bernardo do better in school, and listen better at home.

We help kids grow their ‘listening muscles’ – so they can focus more on their studies, and listen better to you. In fact, martial arts have helped children do this for thousands of years.

Focus games, listening games, attention exercises, and more are designed to boost eye contact, listening skills, and attention span. Check out our preschool martial arts classes as well for younger children!

Action-Packed Kids martial arts Classes Rancho Bernardo Build Discipline & Focus. For Life.

While self-defense for kids is so important, it’s only the beginning. The discipline your child builds with martial arts helps them get their homework done. The focus helps them pay more attention in class. The respect gets them helping more around the house.

Our Rancho Bernardo kids martial arts program builds a solid foundation for success. And it lasts for life.

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Plus, your child will gain…

Respect

Our Rancho Bernardo kids martial arts classes help kids learn how to listen better, respect themselves and others, and grow more consideration for others. This leads to more help around the house and paying better attention to you.

Focus

Our Rancho Bernardo martial arts program builds laser-like focus. Through setting goals, advancing ranks, training, and practicing, kids increase their attention span. This helps them achieve more in school, too.

Confidence

As your child increases their strength, makes friends, and masters challenging kids martial arts techniques – they’ll see how strong and capable they truly are. Even shy kids gain the confidence to open up.

Discipline

In our Rancho Bernardo kids martial arts training, your child will practice and work hard to advance ranks, master techniques, and even care for their uniform. This builds discipline. They learn the value of hard work and the rewards you get from it.

Fitness

Our martial arts training gets you using muscles you never knew you had. Kids grow stronger, faster, more coordinated, and more agile. Even if your child was not athletic before, they’ll gain these abilities.

Social Skills

Our martial arts instructors create a welcome environment. Kids from all over Rancho Bernardo feel at home, letting them open up and make friends with kids who are positive influences and role models.

Community

At 7 Spears Martial Arts in Rancho Bernardo, we are focused on uniting kids and parents. We support each other, cheer each other on, and help each other grow. Our tight-knit community will welcome you openly. We can’t wait.

Mentorship & Guidance

Our instructors care. A lot. They’ll help your child dig deep to find the strength and courage to tackle all of their goals and discover their strength. Martial arts have provided guidance for millions of kids over thousands of years. Let’s help your child, too.

FUN

At 7 Spears Martial Arts, every kids martial arts class is packed with action, fun, and games. We keep kids smiling and laughing. That’s how we disguise all of the learning and character building! Kids just know they’re having fun. But as a parent, you’ll see all these traits developing in real time.

Grow Your Child’s Confidence & Focus With martial arts

What can our Rancho Bernardo kids martial arts program help with?

Improved Listening
Improved Behavior
Management of ADD/ADHD
Improved Concentration
Increased Resilience
Improved Coordination & Balance
Increased Strength & Fitness
Increased Athletic Ability
Improved Social Skills
Increased Confidence & Self-Esteem
And of course… FUN!

What Our Students Say

I started Jiu-Jitsu in early 2024, and it has truly changed my life. What began as an attempt to learn a martial art became so much more. Jiu-Jitsu has taught me confidence, self-defense, discipline, resilience, and mental strength. It has positively impacted not only my physical health but also the way I approach challenges in everyday life. When I first started, I honestly thought training at 6:00 AM would be impossible. However, the incredible coaches, welcoming atmosphere, and supportive teammates made it an easy and enjoyable part of my routine. Now, it’s one of the best parts of my day. The instruction is outstanding, the environment is positive and encouraging, and everyone is treated with respect regardless of experience level. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, compete, or simply challenge yourself, this is the place to be. I am extremely grateful to be part of this academy and highly recommend it to anyone considering starting their Jiu-Jitsu journey. Joining this team has been one of the best decisions I’ve made.

I've been taking the 6 a.m. BJJ class with Coach Dori for a couple of months now. At first, I was hesitant to start because of a condition that limits my abilities, but Coach Dori took the time to talk with me and emphasized the importance of longevity in learning BJJ. His approach made all the difference. Coach Dori is not only highly skilled but also an excellent teacher. He meets each student where they are, treats everyone with respect, and creates a welcoming environment. Once you're in his class, you feel like part of his team. If you're on the fence about starting, or think you don't have the time, I highly recommend trying just one 6 a.m. class. Come say Hi.

Awesome family vibe! Our whole family trains here. Coach Rod and the instructors are passionate about Jiu Jitsu- you can tell they love what they do teaching solid fundamentals to advance techniques. The coach watches you closely and make sure you're doing the techniques correctly. This gym is beginner friendly, very welcoming, clean mat space and lots of parking.

My kiddo started at 4 years doing Muy Thai initially with this company and absolutely loved it! He learned his basic kicks, punches, and stances. Very interactive, amazing instructors and they made the kids feel comfortable. We eventually had to transition to a different program due to our work schedule and now still with this company but under their Ju jitsu program. My son’s been doing this new program for about 4-5 months at this point and of course loves it too! The kids learn discipline, the basics of ju jitsu and get to battle each other. The class size is small enough where the instructors know each child’s name, and able to make sure that when they do battle each other it’s in a safe way. Both studios have places for parents to sit and both very clean. They get cute uniforms to wear and belts where they get stripes indicating their advancement. Overall, great experience here. Price is reasonable, and the owner Ms. Stephanie is very understanding about scheduling, etc.

My children have been coming here for a few months now. No joke, this place has changed our lives. Its taught them confidence and discipline. It has not been easy but nothing worth it ever has. This is like our second family. We will be here for years to come.

Dropped in while traveling - Rodrigo was an amazing instructor and the gym atmosphere was great!

My son joined not to long ago he absolutely loves jiu jitsu the teachers are amazing receptionists girls are super sweet and nice 🩷

Both of my kids attend 7spears. We previously belonged to another jujitsu studio and it wasn’t a good fit. One sensei gave my son his white belt, only after a week or two of attending another rescinded the belt which was hard to explain to a kid. Here at 7spears the teachers are SO ATTENTIVE. I love their lesson planning and real life experience and how they always focus a monthly lesson for the kids to apply. They focus on an individual basis and really want the kids to learn and implement their skills. They practice their skills together and individually and it is a very nurturing and caring environment. The class sizes are good. We love the 7spears family!

Best BJJ place, great atmosphere and amazing coaches!!!!!

We absolutely love 7 Spears Jiu Jitsu. Both of my boys have been training there for more than a year now and they have gained so many skills and have learned to be disciplined and respectful while having fun. Professor Rodrigo and his team are very knowledgeable and are very good with the children. The gym is clean and the staff is responsive. I highly recommend 7 Spears Jiu Jitsu!!!

It's the will. Not the skill.

Build Self-Discipline

Your starting fitness and skill levels don’t matter – as long as you put in the effort in every class, you’ll see results.

Gain Confidence

When you step out of your comfort zone in our classes, you allow space for unshakable confidence to grow.

Improve Focus

Mindfulness practices don’t go away when you step off the mat. The skills you gain in class flow into everything you do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our children's martial arts program in Rancho Bernardo

What age is best to start Kids Martial Arts in Rancho Bernardo?

Our Kids Martial Arts program in Rancho Bernardo serves children ages 4 to 12, with Tiny Tigers for ages 4 to 6 and Youth classes for ages 7 to 12. Tiny Tigers classes are 30 minutes, while scheduled Youth classes are generally 45 minutes.

What days and times are Kids Martial Arts classes in Rancho Bernardo?

Our Kids Martial Arts classes in Rancho Bernardo run Monday through Saturday on our published schedule. Tiny Tigers meet Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m., Monday and Friday from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.; Youth classes run on weekdays from 3:45 to 7:00 p.m. depending on rank, with Saturday Youth classes from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. by rank.

Does my child need martial arts experience before starting?

No previous experience is needed for our Kids Martial Arts classes in Rancho Bernardo. Our schedule includes Youth Beginner classes for white through orange belts, and our program lets children build skill, coordination, strength, and confidence at their own pace.

What should my child wear and bring to the first class?

For a first Kids Martial Arts class in Rancho Bernardo, your child only needs comfortable athletic clothes and a water bottle. Those are the only items we ask new students to bring, and we have the rest covered for their first lesson.

How can Kids Martial Arts help my child's focus, behavior, and confidence?

Our Rancho Bernardo Kids Martial Arts classes build focus, behavior, and confidence through focus games, listening games, attention exercises, goal setting, training, and rank advancement. We use these activities to develop listening skills, attention span, discipline, respect, and confidence that children can carry into school and home life.

Is Kids Martial Arts safe, and will it make my child aggressive?

Our Kids Martial Arts program in Rancho Bernardo teaches real-world self-defense while building respect, discipline, humility, and confidence rather than aggression. We teach children skills that can help them deal with bullying while encouraging them to become safer, more respectful, and more confident.

Can my child try Kids Martial Arts in Rancho Bernardo before we commit?

New students can try our Rancho Bernardo Kids Martial Arts program through the risk-free class pass offered on our page. Parents can fill out the form to claim the current class pass and let their child experience our training before deciding whether to continue.

What style do kids learn, and how does the belt system work?

We list our Rancho Bernardo program as Kids Martial Arts, with Youth training organized by belt rank. Our published schedule includes Youth Beginners from white to orange belt, Orange/Green Belt+ groups, All Ranks classes, and 15-minute Black Belt Training.

How long has 7 Spears Martial Arts been teaching, and how experienced is the owner?

7 Spears Martial Arts has served our communities since 2018, and our Rancho Bernardo location opened in 2025. Our owner, Stephanie Spears, has more than 25 years of martial arts training and has earned multiple black belts and tournament titles.

Where are your Rancho Bernardo Kids Martial Arts classes located, and what areas do you serve?Where are your Rancho Bernardo Kids Martial Arts classes located, and what areas do you serve?

Our Rancho Bernardo Kids Martial Arts classes are at 11964 Bernardo Plaza Drive, San Diego, CA 92128. Our school serves Rancho Bernardo and communities listed on our site including Sabre Springs, Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa, Rancho Penasquitos, and Poway.