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Ascend Aerial Arts at IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in San Carlos, California

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

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  • 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 ascendaerialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (650) 489-6573

Hours

Monday 7:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4–5:15 PM, 7:30–9 PM
Wednesday 7:30–9 PM
Thursday 4–6:15 PM, 7:30–8:45 PM
Friday 4:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–4 PM
Sunday 11 AM–6 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 Ascend Aerial Arts at IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“I've taken classes with two different aerial instructors at Impact and both were experts at breaking down moves to make them accessible to beginners.”

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🥊 Boxing

“I This place also has kick boxing sessions / workouts and self defense courses !”

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👤 Private Lessons

“My daughter did two private lesson while we were in town.”

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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 Ascend Aerial Arts at IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“I This place also has kick boxing sessions / workouts and self defense courses !”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I This place also has kick boxing sessions / workouts and self defense courses !”

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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 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I've taken classes with two different aerial instructors at Impact and both were experts at breaking down moves to make them accessible to beginners.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“The studio is also very clean, well organized and located at a convenient spot!”

From the reviews

Fabulous aerial silks program with extremely talented instructors. I've taken classes with two different aerial instructors at Impact and both were experts at breaking down moves to make them accessible to beginners.

★★★★★ — Kathryn, Mar 2017

I had such a great experience trying out the silks for the first time ! Manager Tammy was super patient and helpful !! I This place also has kick boxing sessions / workouts and self defense courses !!! Free parking , easy to find , just off Hwy 101 South / Brittan ect Give it a try !

★★★★★ — Debbie, Jun 2022

Laura was a great teacher. She knew exactly how to customize the class, teaching style, and language to accommodate and make the session fun for both mom and daughter. We’ll be back!

★★★★★ — Beverly, Jan 2024

Super great instructors with a wide variety of skill level classes. Would recommend.

★★★★★ — Karina, Jun 2019

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New to kickboxing? Start at Ascend Aerial Arts at IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness

Ascend Aerial Arts at IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Ascend Aerial Arts at IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness

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 Ascend Aerial Arts at IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness

836 Brittan Ave, San Carlos, CA94070

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