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Spears Taekwondo Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lemon Grove, California
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–49) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule spearsacademyofmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 534-7551
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“All have advanced to black black levels and have competed in the junior TKD Olympic events throughout the United States achieving Gold medals.”
“If you or your child want to be more active, learn self defense, and create bonds with a diverse group of people this is the place to be.”
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“If you or your child want to be more active, learn self defense, and create bonds with a diverse group of people this is the place to be.”
What students say
“Master spears is great with the kids and holds them to a standard.”
“Grandmaster Spears has been a pillar in the community for decades.”
“All have advanced to black black levels and have competed in the junior TKD Olympic events throughout the United States achieving Gold medals.”
“Master Spears has come to understand my special needs son and makes him feel cared for and safe, while also teaching discipline and respect.”
“My children are learning discipline, getting in shape, learning forms, learning different punches/kicks/combinations, and practicing with weapons.”
From the reviews
I appreciate the arts! As a young lady in the 80s, I trained in TKD. It helped me and my family in multiple ways. I wanted my children benefit too, so I brought them to Spears Academy. Grand Master Spears offers a vast variety of conditioning and training, and he works well with children of all ages and at their level.
Mr Spears taught my girls TKD in the 1990’s. He also taught them life changing rules to respect life, themselves, others including discipline and athletic skills to carry to adulthood.
My son and daughter had been with Mr Spears taekwondo many years ago. He not only taught them martial arts. He taught them life skills. My son is a Gunnery Sargent in the Marines. Following Mr Spears footsteps. He mentored my son. Mr Spears is truly a blessing . Thank you Mr Spears!!
I registered my grandson at this academy, and it is the best thing I have ever done for him. Children need positive role models who teach them respect while they learn martial arts. Every student there is very respectful and understands that there are consequences if they are not.
New to taekwondo? Start at Spears Taekwondo Academy
Spears Taekwondo Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Spears Taekwondo Academy
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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