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Escobar Training Grounds
4.9 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in South Lake Tahoe, 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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule etgtahoe.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 530-544-9010
Hours
| Monday | 9:30–11 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30–11 am, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30–11 am, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Experience ranges from beginner to expert in both kickboxing and grappling.”
“I’m a long time martial artist and my son is a high school wrestler and does some kickboxing.”
“I’m a long time martial artist and my son is a high school wrestler and does some kickboxing.”
Other martial arts here
“That means you get Kickboxing, Karate, BJJ, and Wrestling for one cost and can go to as many classes per month.”
“That means you get Kickboxing, Karate, BJJ, and Wrestling for one cost and can go to as many classes per month.”
What members say
“This group of people (members and staff) bring you in as one of them the first day you step foot on the mat.”
“Everyone in the gym is laid-back and accommodating it is a very comfortable and welcoming place for all.”
From the reviews
Cory & Dory run an excellent facility with amazing members/clients. This group of people (members and staff) bring you in as one of them the first day you step foot on the mat. Joking around with you, poking fun, just like being part of a family. This place is WELL worth the price of admission.
Great place to drop in when you’re in town. I’m a long time martial artist and my son is a high school wrestler and does some kickboxing. We both had great work outs and picked up good stuff to take home with us. Everyone was super friendly and knows their stuff!
An amazing place to train especially if you’re just in town for the weekend or if you’re a local. Experience ranges from beginner to expert in both kickboxing and grappling. Such a friendly environment!
Amazing gym with amazing owners and coaches I am so grateful to be apart of this gym and team I recommend anyone to check it out. If you’re a beginner or experienced you wil enjoy this place. I’ve learned so much being there and look forward to learning more. And I’m thankful for the friends I’ve made at this gym.
New to kickboxing? Start at Escobar Training Grounds
Escobar Training Grounds 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 Escobar Training Grounds
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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