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IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness

4.8 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in San Carlos, California

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

Kickboxing studio also offering bootcamps & classes in acrobatics stretching & aerial arts.

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule impactkbf.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (650) 489-6573

Hours

Monday 5–7:30 PM
Tuesday 9:30–10:30 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30–10:30 AM, 5–7:30 PM
Thursday 9:30–10:30 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Friday 9:30–10:30 AM
Saturday 9 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday 9–11:30 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 IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 5 mentions

“My husband and I have been attending the kickboxing classes here for several years, and have been really enjoying Erik, Erika, Mike, Jinnia, and Hull’s classes.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“The coaches are super friendly and encouraging for all levels, and we have built an awesome relationship that we even hang out for movie nights quite often.”

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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 IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“You're guaranteed a really good workout and also learn some self-defense, can't go wrong!”

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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 61 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“The instructors I had were so helpful and welcoming (Erik, Erika, Jinnia, Grace, and Kenny) and fellow students and front desk staff were kind and motivated.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“They also kept the intensity high and gave the same great workouts they've always done.”

💦 killer cardio workout 4 mentions

“They are not only fun and kind, but also creative and deliver on the best workouts to help with your form and stamina.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 16 mentions

“I came here from ILKB and was looking for a friendly, approachable environment that would encourage me to keep coming back and it has far exceeded expectations.”

From the reviews

This gym is fantastic! I came here from ILKB and was looking for a friendly, approachable environment that would encourage me to keep coming back and it has far exceeded expectations. The staff is awesome, really friendly and very knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Nicole, May 2023

Amazing workout and instructors. Great for newbies like myself or those who are more experienced. Morning classes are small so you can get 1-1 attention. Not intimidating at all. Be prepared to sweat. I also love the partner work and occasional TRX. Consistently something I look forward to.

★★★★★ — Helen, Oct 2018

This is hands-down the best kickboxing experience I've had. Eric and Erica are great teachers with attention to detail - they will watch and help you with your technique whether you are new or experienced.

★★★★★ — D, Dec 2024

I completely recommend IMPACT Kickboxing! Going to classes was a wonderful highlight of a month I spent staying with family in the area. The instructors I had were so helpful and welcoming (Erik, Erika, Jinnia, Grace, and Kenny) and fellow students and front desk staff were kind and motivated.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Dec 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness

IMPACT! Kickboxing 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at IMPACT! Kickboxing 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.

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 IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness

836 Brittan Ave, San Carlos, CA94070

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