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Kickboxing Classes in Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica has 6 kickboxing gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.

6 gyms

BoxUnion Santa Monica

4.9 ★★★★★ 305 reviews

1755 Ocean Ave Apt 104, Santa Monica, CA

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Affiliated expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classes

Group fitness concept offering 45-minute boxing workouts set to music for all fitness levels.

REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga

4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

1919 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes Sparring welcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classeskiller cardio workout

Self-defense school offering Krav Maga classes for adults & children, plus fight choreography.

Santa Monica Striking

5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

316 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersactive competition / fight team

Correa mma

5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

316 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Sparring Competition team Affiliated expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classes

King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

2110 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Ages 2–18

Kickboxing gym Kids & teens builds confidence & relieves stressfriendly, family gym

Real Combat Science of Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

1865 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

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Good to know in Santa Monica

3 of the 6 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 BoxUnion Santa Monica and Correa mma.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga runs women's kickboxing.

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.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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.

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Kids & teen kickboxing in Santa Monica

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.

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Kickboxing in Santa Monica: quick answers

How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Santa Monica?
Most Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 6 gyms in Santa Monica advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Santa Monica?
Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Santa Monica 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 Monica?
Yes — 5 Santa Monica gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing, with some classes starting as young as age 2. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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