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Balance Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Duarte, California
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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- 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 balance-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 626-540-6171
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“My daughter started training in Jiu-Jitsu almost a year ago, and recently, I joined Kickboxing.”
“Dropped in for an open mat while I was in town, I’ll definitely be coming back when I visit again!”
“I can’t recommend Balance enough, if you want to compete or just get in shape this is an amazing place.”
“I recommend the unlimited memberships and come to both gi and no gi as often as possible or even kick boxing.”
Other martial arts here
“I recommend the unlimited memberships and come to both gi and no gi as often as possible or even kick boxing.”
“Balance MMA has a very welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere.”
“I just started practicing Jiu Jitsu a few months ago and coach Adrian Vasquez has made the process fun and very enjoyable to begin!”
“In addition to learning self-defense and discipline, as well as improving fitness, this school has wonderful camaraderie.”
What members say
“Balance MMA has a very welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere.”
“At Balance, you will meet a new family, obtain a new obsession, and learn a skill that is worthwhile!”
From the reviews
My daughter started training in Jiu-Jitsu almost a year ago, and recently, I joined Kickboxing. Balance MMA has a very welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere. I trained in Taekwondo when I was kid, and the relationships between the students and the coaches is very much like what I experienced when I was younger,…
Adrian Vasquez and Elvis know how to break down a technique. They are legit black belts in the sport. Highly recommend them
I have been here for a little over a year and this gym is amazing. My kid takes classes too. It’s super family friendly and you feel so welcome. The coaches are super knowledgeable but also down to earth. The other students are also very helpful and kind.
I just started practicing Jiu Jitsu a few months ago and coach Adrian Vasquez has made the process fun and very enjoyable to begin! He is incredibly knowledgable, transparent, and open to answering any questions you may have. He is a true teacher and he takes pride in preparing his students.
New to kickboxing? Start at Balance Mixed Martial Arts
Balance Mixed Martial Arts 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Balance Mixed Martial Arts
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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