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Confidence Dojo

4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Fremont, California

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing 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
  • 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 (ages 4–18) — 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 confidencedojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 510-490-8300

Hours

Monday 1–9 pm
Tuesday 1–9 pm
Wednesday 1–9 pm
Thursday 1–9 pm
Friday 1–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–3 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 Confidence Dojo, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 22 mentions

“Both My kids have been going to MAA for close to 10 years now, starting their journey as white belt members to now being CIT-instructors in training.”

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🤜 Sparring

“The special tournament preparation classes, regular in-class testing, sparring, Pum Sae and all skills taught are of international level.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“I feel a strong sense of support from the instructors at the school, and felt extremely prepared for all the tournaments and testings I participated in.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Whenever a student is struggling or feels uncomfortable, Master T, Master Brian and Master Fong take their time, and hold private lessons, to catch the student up to speed.”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“I love going to Cardio Kickboxing class here in Gainesville, FL.”

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🌱 Beginners

“I still remember when Master Brian brought him onto the mats for the first time.”

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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 Confidence Dojo — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Karate

“I’m 14 yrs old looking to try karate but I’m a bit nervous and I feel like I’m not gonna do good”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“Learning self-defense is paramount here, and I'm confident today in my ability to protect myself and others.”

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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 31 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I've grown a lot as a person since I attended my first class when I was six, and I can attribute a lot of it to this school and the instructors here.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My kids love to go and learn new techniques.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions

“I feel a strong sense of support from the instructors at the school, and felt extremely prepared for all the tournaments and testings I participated in.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“Nestor gained not only new skills, but we noticed improvement in his confidence and focus and we are thankful for the whole experience.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 5 mentions

“Friendliness, family environment and best training make the students highly motivated, no matter what age group they are in.”

From the reviews

I've been a student at Martial Arts America under Master Grant Tabuchi for the past eleven years, and have appreciated every minute of it. All of the instructors are amazing at imparting their extensive knowledge in various martial arts.

★★★★★ — Aady, Jan 2019

Best place in Fremont for Martial Arts! From the moment we stepped into the facility, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism. We enrolled our son in taekwondo classes with Master Fong and his dedication to teaching martial arts is evident in every class.

★★★★★ — Ana, May 2023

I first joined Martial Arts America at the age of 5. I was a shy and timid young girl. I am now 17 and can confidently say that I feel empowered and able to defend myself if it was necessary. Throughout my time here, I have been able to not only build my physical skills but my mental skills.

★★★★★ — Garima, Oct 2019

My daughter's have done Tae Kwon Do here for almost a year. The instructors are really great with the kids. I sometimes do Krav Maga here...it's a fantastic workout and practical self-defense. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Justin, Oct 2017

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New to kickboxing? Start at Confidence Dojo

Confidence Dojo 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 Confidence Dojo

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 Confidence Dojo

4040 Papazian Way, Fremont, CA94538

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