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Central Valley MMA & Boxing

4.9 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Modesto, California

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 ·
  • Phone (209) 605-0892

Hours

Monday 5 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 5 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 5 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 7 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 Central Valley MMA & Boxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“They took the time to understand my daughters needs, starting with strong fundamentals while also incorporating immediate, real-world self-defense techniques.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“Been training here for a year now having never trained in a MMA gym before and it’s been awesome.”

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🤜 Sparring 4 mentions

“Additionally, there is sparring at least twice a week.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“I am a Kickboxer/Muay Thai Fighter at Central Valley MMA & Boxing and I came in at 17 years old 240 pounds.”

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🥊 Boxing 12 mentions

“If your looking to train for weight loss, cardio, or learn to defend yourself no matter what your wanting mma or boxing for they can offer it.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I do personal trainings session with the owner Ryan who is awesome!”

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Teens Kickboxing

“My teen daughter had tried a couple of different gyms with no success, but Coach Ryan and Malina’s approach truly stood out.”

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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 Central Valley MMA & Boxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“I am a Kickboxer/Muay Thai Fighter at Central Valley MMA & Boxing and I came in at 17 years old 240 pounds.”

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🥊 Boxing 12 mentions

“If your looking to train for weight loss, cardio, or learn to defend yourself no matter what your wanting mma or boxing for they can offer it.”

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🏟️ MMA 15 mentions

“If your looking to train for weight loss, cardio, or learn to defend yourself no matter what your wanting mma or boxing for they can offer it.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They took the time to understand my daughters needs, starting with strong fundamentals while also incorporating immediate, real-world self-defense techniques.”

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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 55 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Great coaches who really know how to teach, whether you’re a beginner or experienced.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“Ryan and Malina are incredibly welcoming and have created a positive yet challenging environment that’s perfect for newcomers and experienced fighters.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 6 mentions

“If your looking to train for weight loss, cardio, or learn to defend yourself no matter what your wanting mma or boxing for they can offer it.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions

“Ryan the owner is a solid dude and who better to learn from than someone that’s lived it and competed at a professional level.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions
🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“I am pleased with the progression in my skills and confidence gained from these classes.”

From the reviews

I am a Kickboxer/Muay Thai Fighter at Central Valley MMA & Boxing and I came in at 17 years old 240 pounds. Past forward 2 1/2 years later I am 20 years old 180 pounds and have an amateur record of 6-0.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Jan 2025

This is a very welcoming place, and the coaches are phenomenal. They have a variety of classes throughout the day, and you can try them all out until you find a style that you enjoy!

★★★★★ — Anthony, Dec 2024

I cannot recommend this boxing gym enough! Ryan and Malina are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, pushing me beyond my limits to help me achieve my fitness goals. Since joining, I have lost a significant amount of weight and feel stronger and more confident than ever before.

★★★★★ — Kenya, Dec 2024

I currently go to CVMMA and have nothing but positivity to say about them. If your looking to train for weight loss, cardio, or learn to defend yourself no matter what your wanting mma or boxing for they can offer it.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Dec 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Central Valley MMA & Boxing

Central Valley MMA & Boxing 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.

Call about beginner classes: (209) 605-0892

Your first kickboxing class at Central Valley MMA & Boxing

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 Central Valley MMA & Boxing

1314 10th St, Modesto, CA95354

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