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Kickboxing Classes in Berkeley, CA
Berkeley has 2 kickboxing gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All fitness levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
SBG NorCal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
UC Berkeley Martial Arts Program
3.4 ★★★☆☆ 5 reviews
Plan your first class
This gym offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try kickboxing before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- SBG NorCal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.6 (28)
New to kickboxing?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and eases in slowly, with the coach controlling the contact. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- SBG NorCal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.6 (28)
- UC Berkeley Martial Arts Program ★★★☆☆ 3.4 (5)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Berkeley
These gyms run kids' or teen classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on focus, fitness, and fun. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- SBG NorCal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.6 (28)
- UC Berkeley Martial Arts Program ★★★☆☆ 3.4 (5)
Kickboxing in Berkeley: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Berkeley?
- Most Berkeley gyms don't post prices online. Kickboxing is usually sold as a monthly membership or class pack, and rates vary by gym. Many offer a free trial or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Berkeley gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 2 gyms in Berkeley advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including SBG NorCal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Berkeley?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Berkeley gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. You'll start with the basics on pads and bags; sparring is optional, builds up slowly, and a good gym never pressures newcomers — the coach controls the contact and keeps it safe.
- Are there kids' kickboxing classes in Berkeley?
- Yes — 2 Berkeley gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.