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Academy Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing | Downtown Downey
4.4 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Downey, California
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule academyjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 562-614-4364
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have two of my kids enrolled in a class, and even though I don't have much time here, they have been incredibly amiable and supportive since the beginning.”
“The safe and welcoming environment is perfect for beginners, and the community of fellow practitioners is like a second family.”
Other martial arts here
“Academy Jiu-Jitsu/Kickboxing has turned learning martial arts into an enjoyable adventure.”
What members say
“I have two of my kids enrolled in a class, and even though I don't have much time here, they have been incredibly amiable and supportive since the beginning.”
From the reviews
What a fun experience! Academy Jiu-Jitsu/Kickboxing has turned learning martial arts into an enjoyable adventure. The professors are not only experts in their craft but also make every class engaging and exciting.
We have been attending for almost two years and we love it. My daughter loves it. Great for either jujitsu or kick boxing.
I have two of my kids enrolled in a class, and even though I don't have much time here, they have been incredibly amiable and supportive since the beginning.The registration procedure was really simple and comprehensive. Nothing about what they claimed was misleading, and there were no hidden fees.
New to kickboxing? Start at Academy Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing | Downtown Downey
Academy Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing | Downtown Downey 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 | Downtown Downey
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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