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CKO Kickboxing South Bay

4.8 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lawndale, California

Part of CKO Kickboxing

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

Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.

Kickboxing gym with trainer-led classes, heavy bags and a welcoming staff, plus open classes where everyone sets their own pace.

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 ckokickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (424) 256-8224

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–8 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday 8–9:30 AM
Sunday 8:30–11:30 AM

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 CKO Kickboxing South Bay, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 9 mentions

“The CKO kickboxing class isn't just about fitness; it's about building strength, confidence, and community.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 2 mentions

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“This is my first time taking kickboxing and it was a lot of fun and very thorough lesson for the first day!”

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🤜 Sparring

“It's not your regular boring workout, it feels like I'm in the zone and giving it all I've got.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“It has been over 10 years since I did any type of boxing class.”

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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 CKO Kickboxing South Bay — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“It has been over 10 years since I did any type of boxing class.”

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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 47 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions
🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“From the moment you enter, the front desk staff is so welcoming, then you get just the best damn set of trainers to guide you through one amazing hour of fitness.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“They offer a 3 class trial super cheap, but you'll get hooked fast!”

💦 killer cardio workout 4 mentions

“At 55, working out here has helped me lose over 30 pounds and get into the best shape I’ve been in for a long time.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 6 mentions

“So, I returned to work following a two-week vacation and several people said that I looked like I lost weight and got more muscular.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“On top of all that, it is very affordable.”

From the reviews

It has been over 10 years since I did any type of boxing class. I walked in to CKO Kickboxing for a trial class with my son who offered me moral support and we were immediately greeted by a smiling, energetic, very fit (I later found out that she is expecting), positive, caring, encouraging, and accepting amazing…

★★★★★ — Lloyd, Aug 2018

I love CKO South Bay! The staff is super welcoming and knowledgeable. You will never feel shy or embarrassed-even as a newbie. They will meet you at your fitness level, push you to build up your stamina, and challenge you to reach your goals.

★★★★★ — Brit, Feb 2018

My husband and I joined about 4 months ago but only got serious with our fitness last month. People are already noticing that I'm more toned and my husband's actually lost 10 lbs this month!! This is the perfect workout for us.

★★★★★ — Yuko, Jul 2017

If you are looking for the best workout, trainer led classes, lose weight and somewhere where you can actually start at the pace you are currently, and move up to your fitness goals under your terms... Well CKO SOUTHBAY is the best in town!!!

★★★★★ — Judy, May 2021

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New to kickboxing? Start at CKO Kickboxing South Bay

CKO Kickboxing South Bay 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at CKO Kickboxing South Bay

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 CKO Kickboxing South Bay

4439 Redondo Beach Blvd, Lawndale, CA90260

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