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Element MMA

5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Newark, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team New

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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
  • 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 element-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (510) 224-4140

Hours

Monday 7–8 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 7–8 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 7–8 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 7–8 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 7–8 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 9–11 AM
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 Element MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“The facility is well-equipped with a variety of heavy bags, weights, an assault bike, squat rack, and recovery tools - everything you need for a well-rounded training experience.”

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🌱 Beginners 9 mentions

“The gym is welcoming for all levels, and the coaches do a great job focusing on what each individual needs to improve and level up.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 7 mentions

“The Muay Thai and BJJ programs are both excellent, and the coaches are incredibly professional, patient, and dedicated.”

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🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Muay Thai and boxing classes, and I'm really looking forward to diving into jiu-jitsu as well.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I booked a private training session with Coach Ethan and had the best time ever!”

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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 Element MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 7 mentions

“The Muay Thai and BJJ programs are both excellent, and the coaches are incredibly professional, patient, and dedicated.”

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🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Muay Thai and boxing classes, and I'm really looking forward to diving into jiu-jitsu as well.”

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🏟️ MMA 11 mentions

“This is the first MMA gym I’ve ever trained at and I’ve been here for about a month now training Muay Thai.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“The Muay Thai and BJJ programs are both excellent, and the coaches are incredibly professional, patient, and dedicated.”

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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 42 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Great instructors with 10+ years of teaching experience and even more high-level, professional competition experience.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 15 mentions

“The gym is welcoming for all levels, and the coaches do a great job focusing on what each individual needs to improve and level up.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 14 mentions

“The gym itself is new and clean, and the community is welcoming with folks of all ages and levels.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 15 mentions

“The gym is welcoming for all levels, and the coaches do a great job focusing on what each individual needs to improve and level up.”

From the reviews

Great gym with even better people. The coaches are highly attentive to every student, offering personalized pointers to help refine techniques and continuously improve.

★★★★★ — Phoebe, Apr 2026

Great place to train! The coaches are experienced fighters but still very friendly and approachable. Classes strike a perfect balance between conditioning and technical training, so you leave feeling both challenged and better each session. Awesome environment whether you’re just starting or already have experience.

★★★★★ — Shane, Apr 2026

my 14 years old boy absolutely loves this gym! The Muay Thai and BJJ programs are both excellent, and the coaches are incredibly professional, patient, and dedicated.

★★★★★ — Jessica, May 2026

I’ve been training at this gym for over a month now, and it’s been a great experience. My cardio has improved significantly, and I can feel my technique really starting to come together. I especially enjoy the morning classes—they make it easy to get a solid workout in before work.

★★★★★ — Dan, Apr 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Element MMA

Element MMA 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 Element 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 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 Element MMA

5409 Central Ave Suite #1-2, Newark, CA94560

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