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Kickboxing Classes in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz has 5 kickboxing gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 3 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.
MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Fitness studio featuring classes in Pilates, plus martial arts & self-defense.
Niji Dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio and Competition
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Billy Prusinowski’s BILLY BAD ASS CARDIO KICKBOXING AND CONDITIONING
Good to know in Santa Cruz
2 of the 5 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
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.
- Niji Dojo ★★★★★ 4.9 (17)
- Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio and Competition ★★★★★ 4.9 (14)
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.
- MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (39)
- Niji Dojo ★★★★★ 4.9 (17)
- Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio and Competition ★★★★★ 4.9 (14)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Santa Cruz
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.
- MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (39)
- Niji Dojo ★★★★★ 4.9 (17)
- Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio and Competition ★★★★★ 4.9 (14)
Kickboxing in Santa Cruz: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Santa Cruz?
- A few Santa Cruz gyms list a membership around $25/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Santa Cruz gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 5 gyms in Santa Cruz advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Niji Dojo, Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio and Competition. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Santa Cruz?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
- Yes — 3 Santa Cruz 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.