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Kickboxing Classes in San Diego, CA
San Diego has 28 kickboxing gyms — including 16 with a free trial, 22 beginner-friendly, and 22 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.
THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,368 reviews
Spacious, clean-cut space with classes for martial arts of all kinds, plus strength training.
Victory MMA & Fitness | Midway
4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
RockBox Fitness Pacific Beach
4.9 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Energy-boosting boxing-based fitness studio featuring HIIT and high-energy classes plus six-week challenges.
Odyssey Training Center San Diego
4.8 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
Martial arts training facility offering classes such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, and muay Thai.
SWAMA Muay Thai - Imperial Beach
4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
SwiftKick Martial Arts San Diego
4.9 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
City Boxing
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Boxing gym featuring classes in boxing, jiujitsu, Muay Thai and kickboxing.
BoxFit
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Gym offering adult boxing classes, including a Rock Steady Boxing program for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
CKO Kickboxing San Diego
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gym offering kickboxing classes for beginners and advanced students, and featuring instructors.
7 Spears Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
The Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
9Round Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chain specializing in kickboxing-focused fitness classes, with flexible scheduling.
Power Boxing- Fitness & Sports Training
4.9 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Boxing gym offering classes and personal training for kids, teens, and adults of all experience levels.
8Tribe Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Intimate, supportive gym offering personalized Muay Thai training to beginners and experienced fighters alike.
Steel MMA and Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Clean venue offering Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu classes in a friendly atmosphere.
Rebellion MMA (Muay Thai, Boxing, BJJ)
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
City of Champions
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Manna's Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
Double Kick
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Mongkol Muay Thai Fight Gear Shop
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
King Tiger Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Evolution Kickboxing Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Rumble Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dynasty Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
619 Boxing Gym
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
Chano Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in San Diego
9 of the 28 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a well-known franchise or chain (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club), members point to RockBox Fitness Pacific Beach, CKO Kickboxing San Diego, 9Round Fitness, Mongkol Muay Thai Fight Gear Shop, and 1 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? CKO Kickboxing San Diego runs women's kickboxing.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer 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.
- RockBox Fitness Pacific Beach ★★★★★ 4.9 (155)
- SWAMA Muay Thai - Imperial Beach ★★★★★ 4.8 (133)
- SwiftKick Martial Arts San Diego ★★★★★ 4.9 (90)
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.
- THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego ★★★★★ 4.8 (1,368)
- Victory MMA & Fitness | Midway ★★★★★ 4.6 (248)
- RockBox Fitness Pacific Beach ★★★★★ 4.9 (155)
Kids & teen kickboxing in San Diego
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.
- THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego ★★★★★ 4.8 (1,368)
- Victory MMA & Fitness | Midway ★★★★★ 4.6 (248)
- Odyssey Training Center San Diego ★★★★★ 4.8 (159)
Kickboxing in San Diego: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in San Diego?
- Among San Diego gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $50–$130. Prices vary by gym and how often you train, and many don't post them online — check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Do any San Diego gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 16 of the 28 gyms in San Diego advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including RockBox Fitness Pacific Beach, SWAMA Muay Thai - Imperial Beach, SwiftKick Martial Arts San Diego. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in San Diego?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 22 San Diego 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 San Diego?
- Yes — 22 San Diego gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.