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FightCraft

4.8 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in San Jose, California

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team Affiliated

Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.

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
  • 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 fightcraft.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (408) 896-4206

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–8:15 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8:15 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–8:15 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8:15 PM
Friday 7 AM–8:15 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday 9–10 AM

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 FightCraft, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 3 mentions

“He might just come to kickboxing classes and personally invite those who haven’t.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 13 mentions

“My partner trains at Fightcraft, and he's able to take our kids along, which is super convenient with our busy/different schedules.”

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🌱 Beginners 7 mentions

“If you are looking for a gym whether your a beginner or experienced then I highly recommend Fightcraft.”

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🤜 Sparring 2 mentions

“Came in one day to tour the place and ended up taking a sparring class that day and I loved it.”

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🏆 Competition Team 4 mentions

“I have had the opportunity to compete in tournaments, attend seminars with world-renowned martial artists, and even become an instructor myself.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“They offer striking classes (kickboxing/Muay Thai) and grappling classes such as BJJ (gi and nogi).”

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

🦵 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“They offer striking classes (kickboxing/Muay Thai) and grappling classes such as BJJ (gi and nogi).”

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🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“Josh and the Fightcraft team have done a great job of having group classes and 1:1 training where you get an awesome workout and learn MMA fundamentals.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 10 mentions

“They offer striking classes (kickboxing/Muay Thai) and grappling classes such as BJJ (gi and nogi).”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Everybody is so friendly and helpful and you learn a lot of practical self defense.”

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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 139 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 8 mentions

“Coach David and Coach Patrick have been great mentors to my son and the rest of the kids.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 15 mentions

“The staff is always super nice and welcoming, and the bathrooms are really clean, which is definitely a bonus.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 7 mentions

“The classes are meant to be challenging enough to push you to get better and want to get better all while learning fighting techniques that you can apply in competitions.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 7 mentions

“The staff is always super nice and welcoming, and the bathrooms are really clean, which is definitely a bonus.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 5 mentions

“As an introvert who works a high stress medical career I value and look forward to my time at Fightcraft, it has by now become a lifestyle.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 18 mentions

“The gym is really family-friendly and actually encourages parents to bring their little ones, so you don’t have to skip a class just because you have kids.”

From the reviews

Came in one day to tour the place and ended up taking a sparring class that day and I loved it. They have a beginners program meant to teach you the basics which not all places do.

★★★★★ — Pricilla, Aug 2023

I have been a member for over 7 years now, and I can honestly say that it has changed my life in ways I never thought possible. Not only have they helped me become a better martial artist, but they have also helped me become a better person overall.

★★★★★ — Veronica, Jan 2025

This is a great place to learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Coach Murph is one of the best if not the best BJJ coach around. Everybody is so friendly and helpful and you learn a lot of practical self defense. The competition team ,“MURPHJITSU” , is legit and they do extremely well in high level competitions all over!

★★★★★ — Justin, Apr 2019

This place is awesome! The environment is very laid back and the people are great. I had no prior striking experience before my first class but that was no problem at all. Coach Josh broke everything down so it was easy for me to pick up on things quickly!

★★★★★ — Dakota, Jul 2018

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New to kickboxing? Start at FightCraft

FightCraft 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 FightCraft

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 FightCraft

1825 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA95126

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