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Correa mma

5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Santa Monica, California

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team 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.

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
  • 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 correamma.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–7 PM
Thursday 6–7 PM
Friday 6–7 PM
Saturday 6 AM–2:30 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 Correa mma, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Beside all MMA also had a great workout!”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“He is great at breaking down technical moves, and can cater his teachibg style to any ability beginner or pro fighter would benefit from Eugenes coaching skills”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“I booked a private session to deepen my skills and it was the best decision I've ever made.”

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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 Correa mma — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 7 mentions

“I never did any kind of MMA training before but he made feel super comfortable and he knew exactly how to train me so that the technique would stick with me.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“Common sense driven bjj training in person and all levels welcome approach.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“He’s walked me through the fundamentals of self defense while also teaching me how to avoid a confrontation.”

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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 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 7 mentions

“He is great at breaking down technical moves, and can cater his teachibg style to any ability beginner or pro fighter would benefit from Eugenes coaching skills”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“He is great at breaking down technical moves, and can cater his teachibg style to any ability beginner or pro fighter would benefit from Eugenes coaching skills”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“Beside all MMA also had a great workout!”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“Beside all MMA also had a great workout!”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“Huge fan of the space and go often but am definitely leveling up my confidence and agility with coaching.”

From the reviews

Eugene is a fantastic instructor and has real time professional fighting experience to draw from when coaching. His classes are always fun and super informative, he takes time to ensure proper technique is taught but is also very approachable and patient and encouraging with beginners (something especially appreciated…

★★★★★ — Anna, Jun 2022

Euguene is the real Deal ! I had no idea that we would be doing holds and striking and take downs and sweating as much as i did the first session! He is awesome if you want a real workout and he will work at your pace and level. But, he will also push you to your potential and when i was finished, i was soaked.

★★★★★ — Neil, Sep 2024

Eugene - is an exceptional trainer whose depth in MMA and self protection are vital for today unpredictable environment. He’s walked me through the fundamentals of self defense while also teaching me how to avoid a confrontation.

★★★★★ — Manny, Sep 2021

Common sense driven bjj training in person and all levels welcome approach. I've been taking a co ed class by Correa MMA at the boxing gym near my house, as a new student without prior training, Eugene's experience is obvious in each class I've taken over the last few months.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Jul 2022

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New to kickboxing? Start at Correa mma

Correa mma 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Correa mma

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. 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 Correa mma

316 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA90405

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