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Dragon House

4.1 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Daly City, California

Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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
  • 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 dragonhousemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 415-349-4467

Hours

Monday 4:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 1–9:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–9 pm
Thursday 1–9:30 pm
Friday 7–9 pm
Saturday 11 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 Dragon House, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🤜 Sparring 2 mentions

“Dragon House has the best Kickboxing and Sparring techniques, you can use on the street if needed.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Walked into the school with hardly any training and told Zhong I wanted to compete some day.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I requested personal training to increase my strength.”

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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 Dragon House — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“Best MMA gym in the Bay Area without question.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3 mentions

“I can confidently say I’m a better martial artist in my jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and striking because of the training here.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether you wanna be a fighter, learn self defense, or learn a new skill for your own peace of mind, this is the best martial arts school you could come to.”

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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 37 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“The environment at Dragon House is serious, hardworking, and supportive – a great place for anyone who wants to grow.”

From the reviews

Very good place to train at any skill level, from basic level fitness all the way to wanting to become a world class athlete. This facility has fitness professionals as well as MMA fighters under one roof, I would highly recommend this World Class training facility to anyone who wants to learn about fitness or Martial…

★★★★★ — Jumah, Aug 2019

I've been coming here for the last 9 years and I live in Pittsburg, CA there is no Martial arts school like it. Zhong Lou our Sifu is the best teacher and coach there is.

★★★★★ — Jose, Aug 2021

Best MMA gym in the Bay Area without question. Walked into the school with hardly any training and told Zhong I wanted to compete some day. 8+ years at Dragon House and now I'm a pro MMA fighter. I have met so many people at DH that are my family now because that's the type of community Zhong fosters here.

★★★★★ — Drew, Jun 2026

Dragon House has the best Kickboxing and Sparring techniques, you can use on the street if needed...

★★★★★ — Donald, Mar 2019

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New to kickboxing? Start at Dragon House

Dragon House 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 Dragon House

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 Dragon House

2990 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA94014

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