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Bay Area Fight Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Hayward, 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
- 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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bayareafighter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-999-8015
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:15 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“my daughter and i have been part of this gym for about 5 years.”
“The environment is very beginner-friendly, but don’t mistake that for a lack of intensity—this is a great place to train if you’re serious and competition-focused.”
“Clean gym, had a great 1st experience sparring and drilling with fighters.”
“I attend their kick boxing followed by Muay Thai class during the weekdays from 7-8 and 8-9 on M, W, F and they never fail to give me a nice workout.”
“I attend their kick boxing followed by Muay Thai class during the weekdays from 7-8 and 8-9 on M, W, F and they never fail to give me a nice workout.”
“5 yr and will continue on attending classes as well as the personal training👍💪🥊”
“They offer a wide variety of classes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), strength and conditioning, boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai.”
Other martial arts here
“I attend their kick boxing followed by Muay Thai class during the weekdays from 7-8 and 8-9 on M, W, F and they never fail to give me a nice workout.”
“I attend their kick boxing followed by Muay Thai class during the weekdays from 7-8 and 8-9 on M, W, F and they never fail to give me a nice workout.”
“Yet they have the knowledge and skills to train anybody in MMA, Muay Thai, jiu jitsu, etc.”
“They offer a wide variety of classes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), strength and conditioning, boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai.”
What members say
“Great gym, knowledgeable coaches, and high-quality training for all experience levels.”
“The environment is very beginner-friendly, but don’t mistake that for a lack of intensity—this is a great place to train if you’re serious and competition-focused.”
“They offer a wide variety of classes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), strength and conditioning, boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai.”
“A clean, well-respected and thoroughly structured facility that can easily be stated as one of the best training facilities within the Bay Area.”
“The environment is very beginner-friendly, but don’t mistake that for a lack of intensity—this is a great place to train if you’re serious and competition-focused.”
From the reviews
I've been going here for a little.over a year and a half, and I am now confident enough to make a review of this gym. The owner, Eric is very kind and patient with the beginners so feel free to stop by for a free first class lesson. Depending on who's teaching the class, the intensity will vary.
I was doing some research to try and find a place to do some training and after trial and error with several other places. I have to say I’m glad I came across BAFA. They offer a wide range of classes at an affordable cost.
For anyone out there looking to train in mixed martial arts (MMA), kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu, or fitness and conditioning, then this is your one-stop shop and look no further.
Joining Bay Area Fight Academy has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. When I first walked in, I was extremely out of shape, but the coaches helped me find my second wind. In just six months, I lost about 35 pounds of fat and got into the best shape of my life.
New to kickboxing? Start at Bay Area Fight Academy
Bay Area Fight Academy 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 Bay Area Fight Academy
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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