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Carlsbad Kickboxing Club Boxing Martial Arts Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 845 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Carlsbad, California

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

Kickboxing studio offering classes in Muay Thai and boxing for men and women of all skill levels.

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule carlsbadkickboxingclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (760) 421-4286

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–12 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 Carlsbad Kickboxing Club Boxing Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“anyway - I joined 4 months ago - I have learned a ton, great workout, great people and nice sized gym with great coaches.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 11 mentions

“My daughter goes here three times a week and absolutely loves it.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced martial artist, they tailor their approach to suit your individual needs and goals”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“The Muay Thai is real and the coaches actually know what they’re doing.”

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🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“Carlsbad kickboxing Club and Boxing feels like a family.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“Great for kids, teens and adults.”

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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 Carlsbad Kickboxing Club Boxing Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“The Muay Thai is real and the coaches actually know what they’re doing.”

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🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“Carlsbad kickboxing Club and Boxing feels like a family.”

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🏟️ MMA

“I will always hear my experience here at the compound mixed martial arts and fitness tons of legends and active fighters never been to a gym so sick.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They value culture, they cultivate leadership, and my daughter is learning real self defense.”

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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 845 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“anyway - I joined 4 months ago - I have learned a ton, great workout, great people and nice sized gym with great coaches.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“Coming from a total beginner who’s been welcomed by everyone, this gym is a great one to start your martial arts journey.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“anyway - I joined 4 months ago - I have learned a ton, great workout, great people and nice sized gym with great coaches.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“anyway - I joined 4 months ago - I have learned a ton, great workout, great people and nice sized gym with great coaches.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 7 mentions

“The facilities are clean and I recommend checking it out.”

💗 welcoming to women 3 mentions

“From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a welcoming atmosphere that's both invigorating and motivating.”

From the reviews

Super friendly coaches, staff, and fellow students! Coach Eric is a personal favorite of many, including myself. Coming from a total beginner who’s been welcomed by everyone, this gym is a great one to start your martial arts journey.

★★★★★ — Erika, Jun 2025

Two days and already feel part of community, very welcoming place. Silas one of the coaches was the first one I started with and his been very patient and helpful in the couple days I’ve been here.

★★★★★ — Hellish, May 2026

This is one of the best places to learn Thai kickboxing. My daughter goes here three times a week and absolutely loves it. They value culture, they cultivate leadership, and my daughter is learning real self defense. Carlsbad kickboxing Club and Boxing feels like a family. I'm so glad we found this spot!

★★★★★ — Amir, Apr 2024

This is the best gym in the world. The coaches are the best ever. The gym is clean and everyone is super nice. The Muay Thai is real and the coaches actually know what they’re doing.

★★★★★ — Maria, Jun 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Carlsbad Kickboxing Club Boxing Martial Arts Academy

Carlsbad Kickboxing Club Boxing Martial Arts Academy 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Carlsbad Kickboxing Club Boxing Martial Arts 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.

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 Carlsbad Kickboxing Club Boxing Martial Arts Academy

5751 Palmer Way Ste F, Carlsbad, CA92010

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