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Babalu’s Iron Gym
5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cerritos, 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 — 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 babalubjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 562-467-0600
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–11 am, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–11 am, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9–11 am, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Before signing up my son, he was lazy, just wanted to play video games all day and didn’t really like to do physical activities because he didn’t like to sweat.”
“This is the perfect gym for every family and especially for competitors looking for advanced training to prepare for competition.”
“Whether it is in Jiu-jitsu or Muay Thai, Babalu's teaches children self respect, self discipline and accomplishment.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether it is in Jiu-jitsu or Muay Thai, Babalu's teaches children self respect, self discipline and accomplishment.”
“Getting an instruction from an mma legend in Renato “Babalu” Sobral is absolutely amazing!”
“This incredible experience has not only honed my skills in BJJ but has also contributed significantly to my personal growth.”
What members say
“Everyone is welcoming, prices are economical comparing to other Jiu Jitsu gyms in the area.”
“I've been able to bring my daughter here and it's been amazing to see her confidence and attitude improve in the last year.”
“This place is reasonably priced and worth every penny and a good investment for your children or even to yourself.”
“I've been able to bring my daughter here and it's been amazing to see her confidence and attitude improve in the last year.”
“This is the perfect gym for every family and especially for competitors looking for advanced training to prepare for competition.”
From the reviews
Joining this gym and family has been one of the best decisions we have ever made! Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai help us stay connected as a family, keeps us all humble, disciplined and of course healthy. It’s been a major lifestyle change, but definitely for the better.
The gym is welcoming and very family friendly. The instructors are amazing and they are great with kids. It’s an amazing place for your kids (and you) to learn combat sports and build their own confidence.
This is a way long overdue review. We really highly recommend this place, this place will not just teach your child the skill but other more important life skills such as discipline, self defense, great sportsmanship and more.
My son has been training with Professor Babalu Sobral and Professor Ricky Gonzalez since 2016, when he was 7 years old. My wife has trained there, my daughter has trained there, and I train there as well.
New to kickboxing? Start at Babalu’s Iron Gym
Babalu’s Iron Gym 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 Babalu’s Iron Gym
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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