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GIGAKICK Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Costa Mesa, 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 (ages 5–13) — 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
- 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 gigakick.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 919-7197
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 | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have two kids and have been searching for quality karate classes in the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach area for quite a while.”
“Everyone here is friendly, welcoming, and supportive, making it a great environment for beginners and experienced athletes alike.”
Other martial arts here
“After moving from LA to Orange County less than a month ago, I honestly thought I'd have to make long drives back to Glendale just to keep up with quality MMA training.”
“My daughter had an interest in karate and kickboxing, but I didn't know where to go that would be a true community, solid for kids, and have real leaders she could look up to.”
What members say
“Giga Chikadze is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable coaches I have ever met.”
“She helped me understand the structure of the program, answered all my questions, and made the entire onboarding process smooth and welcoming.”
“Great gym, great atmosphere, high level coaches… great knowledge for professional fighter, but also good for beginners!”
“Knowing that Giga Chikadze an actual UFC fighter and world champion in karate and kickboxing is the owner and the head coach really gives me confidence.”
“She helped me understand the structure of the program, answered all my questions, and made the entire onboarding process smooth and welcoming.”
From the reviews
Gigakick has been an absolute game changer for me. After moving from LA to Orange County less than a month ago, I honestly thought I'd have to make long drives back to Glendale just to keep up with quality MMA training.
I have two kids and have been searching for quality karate classes in the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach area for quite a while. We’ve tried a few places before, but I really wanted to upgrade the level of karate for my kids. I’m thrilled that GigaKick is now here!
I brought my daughter to GigaKick, so so so happy they joined our special neighborhood in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa. My daughter had an interest in karate and kickboxing, but I didn't know where to go that would be a true community, solid for kids, and have real leaders she could look up to.
Hands down the best place to learn and train MMA, kickboxing, and karate! The gym is run by top professionals who truly know their craft, and the facility is always incredibly clean. Everyone here is friendly, welcoming, and supportive, making it a great environment for beginners and experienced athletes alike.
New to kickboxing? Start at GIGAKICK Martial Arts
GIGAKICK Martial Arts 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 GIGAKICK Martial Arts
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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