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HAYWARD Kickboxing Center

5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Playa Del Rey, California

Kickboxing gym Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Website & schedule haywardkickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (310) 439-1943

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at HAYWARD Kickboxing Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🤜 Sparring

“Saw a demonstration at Westchester Farmers Market and Hayward took the time to do some light sparring with me.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I highly recommend his private training classes and his group classes.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing

“My kids are so lucky to have Hayward not just for the Kickboxing but also as a teacher for life.”

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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 HAYWARD Kickboxing Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 9 Google reviews — in their own words.

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“Was so much fun and he seems like he's great to learn from.”

From the reviews

Hayward is an excellent personal trainer. I highly recommend his private training classes and his group classes. He is passionate about fitness and his enthusiasm is infectious. I look forward to working out with him bi-weekly for my mental and physical health.

★★★★★ — Jeanine, Aug 2021

Saw a demonstration at Westchester Farmers Market and Hayward took the time to do some light sparring with me. Was so much fun and he seems like he's great to learn from. Will definitely be cross training at his facility in the future!

★★★★★ — Michael, Feb 2023

My kids are so lucky to have Hayward not just for the Kickboxing but also as a teacher for life. Hayward finds the way to take the best out of those full of energy kiddos, and channel it to positive thinking, self confidence, caring about yourself and the other.

★★★★★ — Guy, Feb 2024

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Your first kickboxing class at HAYWARD Kickboxing 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.

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 HAYWARD Kickboxing Center

8416 Pershing Dr, Playa Del Rey, CA90293

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