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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.
BoxUnion Santa Monica
4.9 ★★★★★ 305 reviews
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
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Self-defense school offering Krav Maga classes for adults & children, plus fight choreography.
Santa Monica Striking
5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Correa mma
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
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.
- REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga ★★★★★ 4.8 (71)
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.
- BoxUnion Santa Monica ★★★★★ 4.9 (305)
- REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga ★★★★★ 4.8 (71)
- Santa Monica Striking ★★★★★ 5 (55)
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.
- BoxUnion Santa Monica ★★★★★ 4.9 (305)
- REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga ★★★★★ 4.8 (71)
- Santa Monica Striking ★★★★★ 5 (55)
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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