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GenX Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in El Cerrito, California
Plan your first class
- 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 genx-fitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (510) 932-2037
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I had a great experience at the HIIT Fit Combat Conditioning class at 6pm.”
“My daughter has definitely benefited from the Gen-X Fitness kid's Senshido class.”
“Additionally, it’s great exercise for your brain as you learn Muay Thai combinations and try what you’ve practiced in sparring if you choose to do so.”
“Some of the members compete, so it’s good encouragement.”
“As a first timer without muay thai experience, Coach Gen was super welcoming and incredibly patient in teaching me the boxing drills and helping me correct my form.”
“As a first timer without muay thai experience, Coach Gen was super welcoming and incredibly patient in teaching me the boxing drills and helping me correct my form.”
“He would get home and talk about how great this gym was and how much one on one attention his coach would give everyone in his class.”
“I had a great experience at the HIIT Fit Combat Conditioning class at 6pm.”
Other martial arts here
“As a first timer without muay thai experience, Coach Gen was super welcoming and incredibly patient in teaching me the boxing drills and helping me correct my form.”
“As a first timer without muay thai experience, Coach Gen was super welcoming and incredibly patient in teaching me the boxing drills and helping me correct my form.”
“In addition, I started taking the adult self defense classes in the evening – a mix of Senshido and Thai boxing.”
What members say
“Gen is an excellent and knowledgeable instructor and fighter.”
“There are a diverse group of kids and adults that make up the members of this studio, and everyone really is really close-knit and so welcoming to new-comers.”
“Going to classes consistently put me in my best shape and improved my energy level.”
“I’ve seen a huge difference in my son’s confidence, discipline, and resilience since starting Muay Thai and self Defense with him.”
“Also if you’re interested in Muay Thai competition it’s a great place to train and spar.”
“The students take turns in leading the class in stretches, warm-ups, or demonstrations and I can see how that has contributed to the increased confidence in my girls.”
From the reviews
The subscription was my BD gift, and I've been going to GenX for about two months by now. - I love the classes and coach Gen. He's super passionate about his training and entirely focuses on his students during the class. He's completely engaged during the training and gives constructive feedback to us.
My daughters have been attending the Senshido class for nearly two years. Coach Gen is patient with the kids and offers a supportive environment. He gives the students time to acclimate but also provides structure while getting progressively challenging as they show improvement.
A friend introduced this gym to a couple years ago through classpass. The routine fit my goals and I like the people in my classes so ended up becoming a member. Going to classes consistently put me in my best shape and improved my energy level.
My daughter has definitely benefited from the Gen-X Fitness kid's Senshido class. She has been working with coach Gen for over 6 years now. The combination of Muy Thai and Aikido (on alternate days) keeps class fresh and her motivated and excited.
New to kickboxing? Start at GenX Fitness
GenX Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 GenX Fitness
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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