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Gracie Barra Santa Fe

4.8 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team

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
  • 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 santafebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (505) 995-0156

Hours

Monday 12–9 PM
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 16 mentions

“I had started in Martial Arts as a teenager and the process of going to this gym has been one of coming home to something I had always loved as a kid.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“I can't stress enough how this place caters to everyone—whether you're a total beginner trying to figure out the basics or a seasoned pro looking to up your game.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“It is an added benefit that the instructors are active competitors with tried and tested techniques.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“I had started in Martial Arts as a teenager and the process of going to this gym has been one of coming home to something I had always loved as a kid.”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“Great first experience at cardio kickboxing”

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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 Gracie Barra Santa Fe — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Gracie Barra Santa Fe was established in 2000 and has been in constant pursuit of teaching the highest level of jiujitsu, kickboxing and MMA since.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 8 mentions

“My experience there has been one of falling in love with Jiu jitsu and Sergio, Jerome and my main main Mario and everyone else at this fantastic place has ensured that.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Learning them assists with confidence and the acquiring of essential self defense skills.”

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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 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“Knowledgeable instructors/professors/coaches create a fun and welcoming environment for both adults and kids.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“I can't stress enough how this place caters to everyone—whether you're a total beginner trying to figure out the basics or a seasoned pro looking to up your game.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“I can't stress enough how this place caters to everyone—whether you're a total beginner trying to figure out the basics or a seasoned pro looking to up your game.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 10 mentions

“My grandson has grown so much both on and off the mats, and the positive, supportive environment really stands out.”

From the reviews

Gracie Barra Santa Fe is the ultimate spot for anyone looking to dive into the world of jiujitsu, kickboxing, and MMA. The coaches and professors here aren't just instructors; they're mentors who bring their A-game both in expertise and enthusiasm.

★★★★★ — Joshua, Dec 2023

Great place to train. Just wish I was in town for more then one day. Nice gym with plenty of mat space, banana bags, and a full cage. It is also attached to a gym so there is a full locker room with showers.

★★★★★ — Erik, Jun 2019

Such an amazing place with amazing instructors! I really enjoyed working with Josiah! Highly recommend. Make sure to sign your kids up for summer programs! They have classes for all ages, beginners and advance!

★★★★★ — A, Apr 2025

Gracie Barra Santa Fe has an incredible kids jiu-jitsu program. The professors and coaches are patient, encouraging, and great at working with children of all ages and skill levels. They focus on building confidence, discipline, respect, and teamwork while still making classes fun and engaging.

★★★★★ — Maria, Feb 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Gracie Barra Santa Fe

Gracie Barra Santa Fe 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 Gracie Barra Santa Fe

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 Gracie Barra Santa Fe

2801 Rodeo Rd a6, Santa Fe, NM87507

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