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Enso MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Santa Barbara, California
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
- 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 ensomma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (805) 679-1656
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“I went here with her a few times and I simply enjoy getting a fulfilling and intense workout; the coaches are very motivational and beginner friendly as well!”
“This is a gym where you can attend to get in shape or if you are looking to take the next step and compete.”
“The boxing classes are challenging and engaging with a mixture of partnering, bag work, and conditioning.”
“The children's classes are designed to make learning fun and is a great opportunity to build lasting friendships.”
Other martial arts here
“The boxing classes are challenging and engaging with a mixture of partnering, bag work, and conditioning.”
“I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with coach Jacob for many years now and can say that the gym culture he’s created at Enso MMA is amazing.”
“I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with coach Jacob for many years now and can say that the gym culture he’s created at Enso MMA is amazing.”
What members say
“Very clean facilities, excellent coaches, very respectful mates, I just can recommend to anybody live this experir de.”
“I went here with her a few times and I simply enjoy getting a fulfilling and intense workout; the coaches are very motivational and beginner friendly as well!”
“I went here with her a few times and I simply enjoy getting a fulfilling and intense workout; the coaches are very motivational and beginner friendly as well!”
“The 24/7 access makes it super convenient to train whenever it works for you, and the gym is always clean and well kept.”
“I’ve been doing BJJ classes here for about 6 months and highly recommend to any women wanting to find a gym to train!”
“Enso MMA is a one of a kind, judgment free zone that instills confidence and is supportive of your fitness goals.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with coach Jacob for many years now and can say that the gym culture he’s created at Enso MMA is amazing. Friendly people, great training atmosphere, and some of the highest level jiu jitsu you can find in town.
This is hands down the best MMA gym in Santa Barbara. From the moment you walk in, you notice how clean and welcoming the space is. They recently remodeled, and the added space makes a huge difference — training feels open, organized, and comfortable. The instructors are top class.
Enso MMA is the ultimate place to level up your training or begin your fitness journey. The owners , Jacob and Jessica, have provided a safe and welcoming community for people of all walks of life. From BJJ to Boxing, Enso MMA is the first 24 hr access gym to have something for everyone.
This gym truly feels like family. From the moment you walk in, everyone is welcoming and supportive, no matter your experience level. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to help you improve, both on and off the mats.
New to kickboxing? Start at Enso MMA
Enso 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Enso 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.
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