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Academy Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing | Checkmat Yorba Linda
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Yorba Linda, California
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–14) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule academyyl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-694-2873
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I tried the kickboxing class with him and we enjoyed our time so much I signed up too.”
“Very nice people, kid-centered (for the younger age groups) and they are great with our kids.”
“classes are solid and the coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere whether you are brand new or have experience.”
“Teens and adults alike were engaged in the class.”
Other martial arts here
“They also have kids no gi classes which has really helped my kids improve their skills.”
What members say
“Coaches Alex,Sasquatch, and hector are very helpful and will get you past your first day and the front desk staff is very friendly and helpful when you try to get into a class”
“Very nice people, kid-centered (for the younger age groups) and they are great with our kids. Nice balance of discipline, strategy, skill development, and fun!”
“Academy in Yorba Linda is a very nice gym.”
“Coaches Alex,Sasquatch, and hector are very helpful and will get you past your first day and the front desk staff is very friendly and helpful when you try to get into a class”
From the reviews
My boys have been coming here for almost a year. The professors are supportive and really work to get the kids to learn jiu jitsu. My oldest was recently aged up to the adult class and was really apprehensive about it. Everyone in Academy supported him and encouraged him during the transition.
This has been the best place for our kids! The instruction is top notch. The professors and coaches take time with every kiddo to help them excel. They also have kids no gi classes which has really helped my kids improve their skills.
We’ve tried a few schools before finding “home” at Academy. We started with our son taking g classes and both my husband and I signed up. Professor Tami made the woman’s class very welcoming. She does an amazing job with the kids and the woman’s class. We all also do the kickboxing class with Profesor Ricardo.
I love this place!! Started off at the Downey location but come here often since it’s closer to home! Professor Hector is the best coach to learn from his technique and his demeanor in class make this school one of the best Jiu Jitsu schools for anybody looking to roll at any level.
New to kickboxing? Start at Academy Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing | Checkmat Yorba Linda
Academy Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing | Checkmat Yorba Linda comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Academy Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing | Checkmat Yorba Linda
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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