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Candal's Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Stanton, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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 candalbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 714-262-9588

Hours

Monday 9 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–8:30 pm
Friday 9 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Candal's Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“I am only in the kickboxing class but even the class is really helpful with trying to keep you active.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 9 mentions

“My daughter Natasha started with him when she was 5, she is now 13 and his training has given her confidence, and has shown her that nothing is impossible.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, this is a great place to train and grow.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Whether you want to compete or just achieve a personal goal, you can accomplish your goals here.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“I have been training both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Candal's for three months and the experience has been great.”

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🥊 Boxing

“I just joined 2 months with no previous kick boxing experience and I'm having the time of my life working out with master Victor.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“I have been taking the adult BJJ classes at Candal’s for about 2 years and taken a handful of private lessons.”

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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 Candal's Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“I have been training both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Candal's for three months and the experience has been great.”

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🥊 Boxing

“I just joined 2 months with no previous kick boxing experience and I'm having the time of my life working out with master Victor.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“I highly recommend trying Candal’s BJJ MMA.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 10 mentions

“I started my BJJ training under him 10+ years ago, and believe he had around 20-30+ years of martial arts experience already at that point.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Lol almost a 1stop shop for self defense and the people are cool too lol”

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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 46 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“Professor Victor is a very experienced and knowledgeable instructor who really loves what he does.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Professor Victor is extremely knowledgeable and fosters a great gym community where everyone is welcoming and helpful.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“If you want to stay fit, build yourself confidence, have fun and be treated as family the moment you walk in, candal's is the place for you.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“My daughter Natasha started with him when she was 5, she is now 13 and his training has given her confidence, and has shown her that nothing is impossible.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 16 mentions

“He great at teaching and everyone attending the classes is friendly so i was never worried about getting hurt and also getting pointers from everyone else learning the class.”

From the reviews

I have been training both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Candal's for three months and the experience has been great. On top of that, I have lost 46 pounds in the three months since I joined this gym. Professor Victor is a very experienced and knowledgeable instructor who really loves what he does.

★★★★★ — Andres, Oct 2023

Victor is both a wonderful human being & great martial arts instructor. The environment that he fosters at his school is very welcoming & he treats everyone like they’re family from the moment he meets them; this is something that I haven’t experienced at any other school.

★★★★★ — Alex, Jan 2021

I first found out about Candal's through the city of Anaheim a little over a thirteen months ago. I wanted to try it to see if I could do martial arts or not because I am not a very physical fit person for my age.

★★★★★ — Dragon, Sep 2014

I have been taking the adult BJJ classes at Candal’s for about 2 years and taken a handful of private lessons. Professor Victor is extremely knowledgeable and fosters a great gym community where everyone is welcoming and helpful.

★★★★★ — Christopher, Apr 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Candal's Martial Arts

Candal's 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Candal's 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.

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 Candal's Martial Arts

7701 Katella Ave b, Stanton, CA90680

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