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Kinetic Kickboxing Academy
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Pasadena, 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
- Membership memberships run around $85/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kinetickickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 626-354-8185
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“I've been attending Michael's kickboxing classes for about two months now, and it's been an incredibly rewarding experience.”
“I was looking for a kickboxing class for my 3 children.”
“I appreciate that classes aren’t just "one size fits all" and the workouts are tailored to everyone’s ability, making them perfect for all fitness levels.”
“The community vibe is also very supportive and non-competitive, even when practicing light/no-contact sparring.”
“This was a fantastic class, with lots of positive energy, small number, therefore plenty of one on one from Mike, the instructor, who was awesome, by the way.”
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What members say
“Prior to working with Mike, I had 3 other boxing or kickboxing coaches since 2014, and Mike is about the best coach I've had.”
“Michael is very knowledgeable and meets each student where they’re at - whether they are a beginner (like me) or have been doing martial arts for years.”
“I'm having so much fun getting a workout in an ever-changing environment with a handful of positive, hardworking individuals.”
“Thank you Kinetic Kickboxing Academy for great workouts, functional techniques, and a solid community!”
“The community vibe is also very supportive and non-competitive, even when practicing light/no-contact sparring.”
From the reviews
I am 58 years old and love this Kinetic Kickboxing class! The class size is small and students of all skill levels participate together. Our instructor Mike Miller, spends one-on-one time with each student in refining the skills we are learning as we practice techniques together.
This was a fantastic class, with lots of positive energy, small number, therefore plenty of one on one from Mike, the instructor, who was awesome, by the way. Though, I have had martial arts experience this class felt challenging enough to keep me from being bored yet achievable enough to not let me feel out of shape,…
I started kickboxing about a year and a half before joining Kinetic Kickboxing. However, the learning process started all over again and I gained more knowledge than I could imagine. Mike is truly hands-on and passionate about what he does. His classes are interactive and challenging in all of the good ways.
Fun, group oriented, well-led. As an instructor, Michael does well to constructively critique strengths and weaknesses in form while also keeping in mind the limitations of the practitioner. It was my first time kickboxing and I walked away with a huge new knowledge base.
New to kickboxing? Start at Kinetic Kickboxing Academy
Kinetic Kickboxing Academy 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 Kinetic Kickboxing Academy
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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