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Apex Predator MMA

5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Rancho Cordova, California

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Affiliated

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

  • 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 — 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 apexpredatormma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (916) 718-3704

Hours

Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 PM

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 Apex Predator MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 5 mentions

“I was looking to learn self defense with my kids and this is the perfect place, Coach Rudy creates a relaxed, pressure free environment where the kids learn but have lots of fun.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced boxer, Rudy's training will undoubtedly help you reach your goals.”

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🤜 Sparring

“I have sparred at a decent pace with the adults.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“With a range of experience in both boxing/kick boxing and Jiu Jitsu.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“He does both private sessions and semi-private sessions where you will have others to train with but still get a personal experience.”

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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 Apex Predator MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“With a range of experience in both boxing/kick boxing and Jiu Jitsu.”

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🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“A lot of MMA gyms have toxic members who just want to head hunt or smash on their openents and that doesn't happened here which makes this place great.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“With a range of experience in both boxing/kick boxing and Jiu Jitsu.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I was looking to learn self defense with my kids and this is the perfect place, Coach Rudy creates a relaxed, pressure free environment where the kids learn but have lots of fun.”

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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 31 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 10 mentions

“The people that train there are friendly & the coach does great work & truly helps you grow in MMA.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 3 mentions

“I have lost 20lbs and have brought down my resting HR by 10points from the 80s to 70s.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“When I want to go a little harder, there are some great adult classes where you learn real and practical skills and I feel my confidence in my ability grow with each class.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“The MMA class is awesome, and the people you train with will be like family by the end of the class.”

From the reviews

The name Apex Predator sounds pretty intimidating, but I have found the guys here to be caring, kind, humble, hard working and smart. No one is trying to hurt anyone else, but practicing the moves with restraint.

★★★★★ — Marc, Aug 2022

Rudy is an exceptional boxing trainer! His expertise and dedication to the sport are evident in every session. He has a keen eye for technique and provides personalized feedback that has significantly improved my skills. Rudy's passion for boxing is contagious, and his motivational approach keeps me pushing my limits.

★★★★★ — Jade, Jan 2025

I am so happy I found Apex. I was looking to learn self defense with my kids and this is the perfect place, Coach Rudy creates a relaxed, pressure free environment where the kids learn but have lots of fun.

★★★★★ — Rowan, Mar 2022

Awesome experience, you get trained in so many different forms of MMA, it’s very hands on vs just watching lessons. The people that train there are friendly & the coach does great work & truly helps you grow in MMA. Would highly recommend this place in improving your skill set.

★★★★★ — Brian, Feb 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at Apex Predator MMA

Apex Predator MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Apex Predator MMA

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 Apex Predator MMA

11050 Coloma Rd Ste 12, Rancho Cordova, CA95670

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