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Combat Sports Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Pleasanton, California

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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 ·
  • Website & schedule csagym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (925) 587-9487

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–2 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 Combat Sports Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Walking into Combat Sports Academy (CSA) a year and a half ago with little to no experience, I had no idea how much it would change my life.”

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🤜 Sparring

“You'll learn how to strike, self defense techniques against weapons, some jiu jitsu techniques, and sparring.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“I’ve trained both Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu under the gym, and with the support of all the coaches and the fighters have been able to compete under the CSA name for both sports!”

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🦵 Muay Thai 11 mentions

“I’ve trained both Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu under the gym, and with the support of all the coaches and the fighters have been able to compete under the CSA name for both sports!”

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🥊 Boxing 8 mentions

“I primarily train in MMA—Muay Thai, boxing, and BJJ—but I’ve also recently started attending the community CrossFit classes, which have been a great addition.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing

“Amber Leibrock is also the kids class coach so I also enrolled my 11 year old nephew so we can build him up too.”

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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 Combat Sports Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 11 mentions

“I’ve trained both Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu under the gym, and with the support of all the coaches and the fighters have been able to compete under the CSA name for both sports!”

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🥊 Boxing 8 mentions

“I primarily train in MMA—Muay Thai, boxing, and BJJ—but I’ve also recently started attending the community CrossFit classes, which have been a great addition.”

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🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“I primarily train in MMA—Muay Thai, boxing, and BJJ—but I’ve also recently started attending the community CrossFit classes, which have been a great addition.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 9 mentions

“I’ve trained both Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu under the gym, and with the support of all the coaches and the fighters have been able to compete under the CSA name for both sports!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“You'll learn how to strike, self defense techniques against weapons, some jiu jitsu techniques, and sparring.”

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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 119 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 7 mentions

“Thanks to the incredible coaching and support, I’ve gone from a complete beginner to competing in Muay Thai smokers—and now, I have even bigger goals ahead.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Walking into Combat Sports Academy (CSA) a year and a half ago with little to no experience, I had no idea how much it would change my life.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions

“I’ve trained both Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu under the gym, and with the support of all the coaches and the fighters have been able to compete under the CSA name for both sports!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“And I can say that they are worth every penny & every minute!”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“This is also one of the rare martial arts gyms where the culture also supports female students, athletes, and coaches equally alongside the men.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“Been training at CSA for almost 10 years and could not be more grateful for the excellent coaching and family-friendly environment at this gym.”

From the reviews

Truly a great place to develop into a great combat sports athlete. Coach Adam running the JiuJitsu is fantastic. He ensures that concepts can be understood by students on all levels and is very diligent on executing safe yet competitive training.

★★★★★ — David, Mar 2025

Walking into Combat Sports Academy (CSA) a year and a half ago with little to no experience, I had no idea how much it would change my life. Born and raised in India, training here in Dublin, CA, truly feels like living the American dream.

★★★★★ — Shaurya, Mar 2025

I’ve been coming here for nearly a year now, and honestly, it’s been an amazing experience. I genuinely enjoy every class. I primarily train in MMA—Muay Thai, boxing, and BJJ—but I’ve also recently started attending the community CrossFit classes, which have been a great addition.

★★★★★ — Shreya, Dec 2025

I've been training at CSA for about 6 months now taking the Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes with Coach Adam Piccolotti. And I can say that they are worth every penny & every minute!

★★★★★ — Gabe, Mar 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Combat Sports Academy

Combat Sports 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Combat Sports 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 Combat Sports Academy

Stoneridge Mall, Upper Level, 2521 Stoneridge Mall Rd Unit F225, Pleasanton, CA94588

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