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Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences

5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Petaluma, California

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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 12–16) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule jkdsciences.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (707) 762-0111

Hours

Monday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 6–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 6–9 PM
Friday 5–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“The gym covers a broad range of material: boxing, kickboxing wrestle, jiu jitsu, and self defense.”

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🌱 Beginners

“org Beginners, intermediate, and advanced students welcome!”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“The gym covers a broad range of material: boxing, kickboxing wrestle, jiu jitsu, and self defense.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“The gym covers a broad range of material: boxing, kickboxing wrestle, jiu jitsu, and self defense.”

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🥋 Karate

“I took Karate for a bit and not really into the art form of doing kata's, etc.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 6 mentions

“The gym covers a broad range of material: boxing, kickboxing wrestle, jiu jitsu, and self defense.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 49 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“I was nervous when I showed up for my first class, but everyone was very friendly, and very quickly I made friends and now I love coming to class everyday.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 6 mentions

“I was nervous when I showed up for my first class, but everyone was very friendly, and very quickly I made friends and now I love coming to class everyday.”

From the reviews

I have known Sifu Damon from the very beginning of his Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences. As a fellow instructor of martial arts, I have always highly respected his depth of knowledge, his skill as an instructor and his drive to learn and improve his art. I have learned much from his example.

★★★★★ — Jim, Feb 2022

Whether you’re a weenie-armed weakling who’s tired of being pushed around and needs toughening up or you’re already a martial artist who’s looking to expand on your existing knowledge and skillset—or anyone in between—you should seriously consider stepping up your game, and check out Sifu Damon Evan’s Academy of Jeet…

★★★★★ — Jason, Oct 2021

I have always wanted to learn martial arts but I could never find the time. This school is awesome! It has multiple classes and hours available throughout the week and on Saturday. There are a variety of martial arts to learn, and the gym has a lot of equipment as well.

★★★★★ — Rescued, Mar 2018

I've studied martial arts on and off since the 80s and taught professionally years ago. I have never found a school I enjoyed as much as this one. Sifu Damon was knowledgeable and orchestrated a fantastic class. The atmosphere was friendly and the equipment top notch. Give it a try, you'll be glad you did.

★★★★★ — Craig, Jul 2017

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New to kickboxing? Start at Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences

Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences

224B Weller St, Petaluma, CA94952

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