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CMT Athletics
4.4 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Oakland, California
Plan your first class
- 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
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- Website & schedule cmtathletics.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-655-5588
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There are beginner friendly classes as well as competitive classes so this is a good gym for all levels.”
“Jack is blessed with two key talents - he knows Muay Thai from a fighter's prospective and he knows it from a teacher's prospective.”
Other martial arts here
“Jack is blessed with two key talents - he knows Muay Thai from a fighter's prospective and he knows it from a teacher's prospective.”
What members say
“There are beginner friendly classes as well as competitive classes so this is a good gym for all levels.”
“Even if you don't want to advance in the sport, we got a great workout.”
From the reviews
Just started my Muay Thai journey. Coach Ra is awesome and really emphasizes technique and conditioning. Would definitely recommend for anyone!
Jack is blessed with two key talents - he knows Muay Thai from a fighter's prospective and he knows it from a teacher's prospective. I took a class from him with a friend. She is left handed and he switched his teaching smoothly. As beginners, I'd highly recommend him as a way of getting into Muay Thai.
I've been around many Muay Thai and boxing gyms in the Bay Area and if you're into getting individual attention and a coach that will really challenge you then CMT is the gym for you! There are beginner friendly classes as well as competitive classes so this is a good gym for all levels.
New to kickboxing? Start at CMT Athletics
CMT Athletics 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 CMT Athletics
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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