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Kaijin MMA
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Scotts Valley, 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
- 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 kaijinmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 831-515-7477
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 1–2:30 pm |
The classes they run
“The instructors are great with kids of all ages and really incorporate the discipline of both jujitsu and MMA in a way that it can be incorporated into their lives.”
“Since I began training here I've successfully competed in BJJ tournaments and a kickboxing match.”
“Kaijin North is such a great place to train jui jitsu and boxing.”
Other martial arts here
“Kaijin North is such a great place to train jui jitsu and boxing.”
“The instructors are great with kids of all ages and really incorporate the discipline of both jujitsu and MMA in a way that it can be incorporated into their lives.”
“She has gained a new love for BJJ, as well as a confidence when interacting with peers during other sports and school.”
“A variety of instructors each with their own nuances give a well rounded approach to self defense and the gentle art.”
What members say
“It is a welcoming community in which I have seen people of all ages, levels, and backgrounds push themselves in challenging, yet safe, place.”
“Since I began training here I've successfully competed in BJJ tournaments and a kickboxing match.”
“Both of my boys have been attending classes 3-4 days a week for two years and it has done wonders for their self confidence.”
“It is a welcoming community in which I have seen people of all ages, levels, and backgrounds push themselves in challenging, yet safe, place.”
From the reviews
My son has been training at Kaijin for about a year now and I decided it was time to give it a try myself. Walking into my first class was intimidating, but the welcoming atmosphere really put me at ease.
I've been coming here sine 2011 and I love it. The instructors are passionate and dedicated to their craft. Since I began training here I've successfully competed in BJJ tournaments and a kickboxing match. This gym is top quality and can improve most anyone's skills on the mat. Give it a shot!
I love everything about this gym; the instructors are both knowledgeable and excellent communicators, open to questions and good at explaining maneuvers to new students. (Adult) classes are small, and fellow students support and encourage each other. Very laid back atmosphere for such an intense sport!
Kaijin has become part our family. The instructors are true specialists and the people that come to this gym are all around good quality people. My son and I joined at the same time and have learned so much here. Highly recommend for anyone in the area.
New to kickboxing? Start at Kaijin MMA
Kaijin MMA 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 Kaijin MMA
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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