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Evolve Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in South San Francisco, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule evolvetrainingcenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (650) 615-9322
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8:15 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My family and I have been training here for a years now and have met so many friends that we call family in which all our kids hang out together along with the parents.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, you’ll feel welcomed and challenged here.”
“The 6 AM jiu-jitsu and boxing classes are perfect for my routine—I can get a solid workout in before the day gets busy.”
“I also started doing private lessons with Coach Jay, and it’s been a game changer.”
Other martial arts here
“The 6 AM jiu-jitsu and boxing classes are perfect for my routine—I can get a solid workout in before the day gets busy.”
“We’re very happy with our experience and highly recommend Evolve Training Center to any parent looking for a great BJJ program for their child!”
What members say
“You come inside and you get the feeling like you're walking inside your own families home which is a very welcoming feeling.”
“If you’re looking for a place where your kids can learn real skills, build discipline, and gain confidence in a positive environment, I highly recommend Evolve Training Center.”
“The facility is always clean, the coaches have decades of experience and set the tone for a community that is respectful and trains hard.”
“Our daughter has been training at Evolve Training Center for over a year, and we’ve seen such a positive change in her confidence, endurance, reflexes, and flexibility.”
“The coaches, teammates, and overall community are incredible—super supportive, knowledgeable, and always pushing you to improve.”
From the reviews
What can I say about Evolve, welp one word that comes to mind is Family. You come inside and you get the feeling like you're walking inside your own families home which is a very welcoming feeling.
Our daughter has been training at Evolve Training Center for over a year, and we’ve seen such a positive change in her confidence, endurance, reflexes, and flexibility. The coaches—Coach Jane, Coach Jay, Coach Alex, and the rest of the team—are amazing with kids and really pay attention to each student.
Evolve is great for everyone. They have great instructors. Personally I had my daughter sign up for the 2 weeks trial so she could figure out which program felt right for her. Its great they offer that. Anyone looking to join should check it out.
I’ve been training at Evolve for about a year and a half, and I can’t say enough good things about this gym. The coaches, teammates, and overall community are incredible—super supportive, knowledgeable, and always pushing you to improve.
New to kickboxing? Start at Evolve Training Center
Evolve Training Center 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 Evolve Training Center
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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