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Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna

4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Elk Grove, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 2–18) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • 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 kovars.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 916-684-3283

Hours

Monday 3–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3–8:30 pm
Wednesday 3–8:30 pm
Thursday 3–8:30 pm
Friday 3–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 24 mentions

“The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.”

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🤜 Sparring

“I miss the sparring classes!”

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Teens Kickboxing

“we love the senseis here, they are great with kids and teens!”

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🌱 Beginners

“The instructor s teach all levels but they seem to be particularly good at teaching kids.”

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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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They teach the children a lot of valuable lessons with a different theme each week while giving their students valuable self defense and life 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 73 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The instructor s teach all levels but they seem to be particularly good at teaching kids.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.”

🧒 strong kids program 10 mentions

“The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“Since starting classes, we’ve seen a big improvement in our child’s confidence, listening skills, and respect at home and at school.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 9 mentions

“The instructors are supportive, encouraging, and nurturing while still challenging the kids to grow.”

From the reviews

We’ve been with Kovar’s Laguna for 5 years. What I love the very most at Kovar’s is the instructors. Every single one of them lives the principles of black belt, which they teach their students consistently.

★★★★★ — Cath, Apr 2024

Wonderful motivation and training for discipline, responsibility, and honorable behavior. Instructors and all team members are devoted to their students. Great location for the Elk Grove, Laguna, and South Sacramento areas.

★★★★★ — D, Sep 2023

Kovar’s Martial Arts has been amazing for our child. The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.

★★★★★ — Ami, Feb 2026

KOVARS has been such an incredible experience for my son. Since starting, he has gained so much discipline and confidence. His attitude has improved, and I’ve seen a huge difference in his patience and ability to stay focused. The instructors truly care about the kids and hold them to a high standard in the best way.

★★★★★ — Alysha, Feb 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna

Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna

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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna

9168 Franklin Blvd, Elk Grove, CA95758

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