Poway Martial Arts | Kenpo Karate - Boxing - Muay Thai Kickboxing
About
Poway Martial Arts offers a comprehensive training environment with disciplines including Kenpo Karate, boxing, and Muay Thai kickboxing. The gym is led by owners and instructors Barry Barker (Mr. B) and Jessica Lara, who provide professional instruction in a family-oriented atmosphere. Members consistently praise the world-class training quality, clean facilities, and well-maintained equipment like boxing bags and mats that support effective workouts.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the knowledgeable and highly skilled instructors, particularly mentioning Mr. B, Patty, and Coach Jordan by name. They describe a positive family atmosphere with world-class training that caters to all skill levels, from children's karate programs to adult boxing and Muay Thai. Reviewers highlight clean facilities, well-maintained equipment, and effective classes that teach practical self-defense skills while providing challenging workouts. While one member mentioned billing accuracy concerns after their child's enrollment, they still acknowledged the quality instruction and positive training experience.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Bryan Bloom
2 years ago
We love Poway Kenpo and the Barker family. As a result there are 2 black belts in our family, me and my son. There is no better place to train for martial arts, kickboxing, and beyond. This is a professional studio with world class training but in a family atmosphere. Bring your kids, your neighbors and yourself, you will not regret it.. I will never stop training. I have learned how skills and how to fight and it feels amazing to never be scared physically.
Emma Stevens
a year ago
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.
John Dangelewicz
3 years ago
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. He has the ability to get the most out of everyone - whether you're new to boxing or at an advanced level. 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!
Chris Borrego
12 years ago
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.
Emily Kappele
10 years ago
My son went to karate for six months here. Mr. B. and Patty are really nice and very knowledgeable about karate. I liked having my son taking his classes here and interacting with them while we were current customers. It was a good experience for my son, but we did not like our inaccurate billing situation afterwards.
Contact
13246 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Barry Barker
Owner/Instructor
Mr. B
Owner of Poway Martial Arts with over 40 years in business.
Jessica Lara
Owner/Instructor
Owner/Instructor at Poway Martial Arts.