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Nor Cal Fighting Alliance Santa Rosa
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Santa Rosa, 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 $170/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 (ages 3–12) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- 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 norcalfighting.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 707-527-8481
The classes they run
“My son did a drop in for two days and has really wanted to train here for awhile.”
“This is seriously the best place for anyone from beginners to someone doing it for years!”
“I had the privilege of attending open mat on a Saturday while on vacation in Guerneville.”
“Awesome new Muay Thai classes and traditional boxing classes.”
“My sister asked me to come try boxing with her and I was terrified!”
“Pro certified trainers also offer work 1 on 1 sessions!”
Other martial arts here
“Awesome new Muay Thai classes and traditional boxing classes.”
“My sister asked me to come try boxing with her and I was terrified!”
“Go to their website as I have a more extensive testimonial on my experience training MMA in this gym.”
“I was super impressed with the level of jiu jitsu and camaraderie this team practices.”
What members say
“We've made some of our very best friends here and love the extremely welcoming atmosphere.”
“This place has everything you need to get a great workout in!”
“I can see that kids love this place.”
“The mats were clean, the facilities were tidy and everything was very well organized.”
“My main message: don't be intimidated, train to defend yourself, train for fitness and health, train for your mental health.”
From the reviews
My son did a drop in for two days and has really wanted to train here for awhile. Professor Dave and his wife Jessica were super awesome and open to him coming down and training. Professor Dave is a phenomenal instructor and teaches the kids just as serious as teaching adults which is really important to me.
I love this place sooooo much!! My sister asked me to come try boxing with her and I was terrified!! I felt so vulnerable and like the coaches would laugh at me. I was so wrong! They helped me so much and never laughed or judged! Any time I had a question they were happy to help!
As a volunteer parent helping out with the Nor Cal Fighting Alliance little kids jiu jitsu class, and someone who trains with the adults in jiu jitsu, I am constantly in a state of gratitude and amazement that we are as lucky as we are to have David Terrell teaching us the art of jiu jitsu.
First, let’s talk about the location itself. Conveniently located on Piner Road near Hwy access. Always super clean. The owner, David, prides himself on the appearance of his business and it shows! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a piece of garbage on the floor.
New to kickboxing? Start at Nor Cal Fighting Alliance Santa Rosa
Nor Cal Fighting Alliance Santa Rosa 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 Nor Cal Fighting Alliance Santa Rosa
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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