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Open Mat Academy
5 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tracy, 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
- 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 4–12) — 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
- 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 openmatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (209) 752-8013
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
The classes they run
“I've been bringing my 8 year old son here for the last 3 months in the boxing class with coach Sharif and he's turning my son into a boxer faster than j thought.”
“I had seen the advertisement on Instagram for the women’s 5 weeks beginners classes.”
“Open Mat has become an integral part of our lives, a place where our entire family finds community, growth, and support.”
“Both Coach Brandon & Coach Chris were extremely supportive at my son’s first tournament and definitely helped him through and through.”
“I paid a visit with only 36hrs in town and trained with a Muay Thai class, impeccable instruction from Coach Dom and an awesome community vibe.”
“I've been bringing my 8 year old son here for the last 3 months in the boxing class with coach Sharif and he's turning my son into a boxer faster than j thought.”
“My son has had a few one on one sessions with Coach Brandon and we immediately saw a difference.”
Other martial arts here
“I paid a visit with only 36hrs in town and trained with a Muay Thai class, impeccable instruction from Coach Dom and an awesome community vibe.”
“I've been bringing my 8 year old son here for the last 3 months in the boxing class with coach Sharif and he's turning my son into a boxer faster than j thought.”
“The facilities are crazy, this is a real MMA gym with boxing, grappling and conditioning available, saunas, cold plunges etc.”
“The facilities are crazy, this is a real MMA gym with boxing, grappling and conditioning available, saunas, cold plunges etc.”
“My little one did improve with her kicking style, has been more confident, and has been learning basic self defense movements appropriate for her age.”
What members say
“Luckily we had a great coach and other very skilled higher belts to help us get down moves, warm ups and gym etiquette.”
“Open Mat fosters a welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere that extends beyond the gym walls.”
“We signed up our son in June and both his strength & confidence have shot up, he absolutely loves it.”
“Both Coach Brandon & Coach Chris were extremely supportive at my son’s first tournament and definitely helped him through and through.”
“From the moment my son stepped onto the mats on the gym's opening day, we knew we had found something special.”
From the reviews
Open Mat has become an integral part of our lives, a place where our entire family finds community, growth, and support. From the moment my son stepped onto the mats on the gym's opening day, we knew we had found something special.
If you want to learn self defense, this is the place! I had seen the advertisement on Instagram for the women’s 5 weeks beginners classes. At first I was nervous but coach Brandon and Jasmine made me feel comfortable learning and belonging in the class. I left feeling excited for the next class!
Wanted to start jui-jitsu and found Open Mats 5 week program online. Went into gym with my daughter and the environment was extremely welcoming. My daughter and i were able to talk to Brandon directly and was able to ask all the questions I had about the gym.
My 10 year old daughter has been attending Open Mat Academy for over a month, specifically in the youth boxing program, and it’s been an excellent experience for her to learn and develop her skills.
New to kickboxing? Start at Open Mat Academy
Open Mat Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Open Mat 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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