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North County MMA & Ultimate Fitness

4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Escondido, California

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ncescondidomma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (760) 535-5664

Hours

Monday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 5–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–1 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 North County MMA & Ultimate Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 4 mentions

“I can’t wait to train with some of my other UFC buddies and bring my kids as well.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

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🦵 Muay Thai

“And ladies seem to love this place for the Muay Thai and future fitness classes!”

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🥊 Boxing

“Awesome boxing gym, has both fitness focus bigger group and fighter focus smaller group classes.”

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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 North County MMA & Ultimate Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“And ladies seem to love this place for the Muay Thai and future fitness classes!”

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🥊 Boxing

“Awesome boxing gym, has both fitness focus bigger group and fighter focus smaller group classes.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“North county MMA located in Escondido is an excellent spot to take your child.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“This is a great place for kids to train in MMA/Jiu Jitsu.”

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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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“I really enjoy Tuesday and Thursday evening classes with Coach Anthony, he’s a great coach with many years of experience and patience with new boxers.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“At NCMMA the staff has always been very welcoming and since I started going there have been a lot of updates, it’s been amazing to see.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“I can’t wait to train with some of my other UFC buddies and bring my kids as well. And ladies seem to love this place for the Muay Thai and future fitness classes!”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“It has built confidence, boosted selfesteem and taught them how to overcome adversity.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“At NCMMA the staff has always been very welcoming and since I started going there have been a lot of updates, it’s been amazing to see.”

From the reviews

North county MMA located in Escondido is an excellent spot to take your child. Coach Kurt and Johhny are well rounded and have the toolset and knowledge to teach. This is a great place for kids to train in MMA/Jiu Jitsu. It has built confidence, boosted selfesteem and taught them how to overcome adversity.

★★★★★ — Armando, Aug 2018

Absolutely enjoy training BBJ here & would recommend for any level. As an old white belt and have trained at many gyms so I have seen a little of everything I think. At NCMMA the staff has always been very welcoming and since I started going there have been a lot of updates, it’s been amazing to see.

★★★★★ — Devon, Jan 2025

Awesome boxing gym, has both fitness focus bigger group and fighter focus smaller group classes. I really enjoy Tuesday and Thursday evening classes with Coach Anthony, he’s a great coach with many years of experience and patience with new boxers.

★★★★★ — James, Aug 2025

PTs with Coach Derek always kick my ass... super stoked to start training in the group classes as well. Everyone's humble and hard working, and the monthly gym fee is super affordable too 💯

★★★★★ — Michael, Aug 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at North County MMA & Ultimate Fitness

North County MMA & Ultimate Fitness 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at North County MMA & Ultimate 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 North County MMA & Ultimate Fitness

319 Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA92025

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