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Pacific Ring Sports

4.5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Oakland, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

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 $109/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
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  • Website & schedule pacificringsports.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (510) 444-5269

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–8 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–8 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 Pacific Ring Sports, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 5 mentions

“My son takes youth Muay Thai and really likes his class and instructors.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“One of the largest spaces in Oakland for martial arts, Pacific Ring offers beginner and competitive boxing, Muay Thai, bjj, wrestling, and MMA.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 9 mentions

“Although I've moved farther from the gym, I still prefer to go to this gym because others don't compare in terms of availability, flexibility, and quality of Muay Thai classes.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“I have trained with Roberto “The Hitman” Garcia at three different gyms in my life: City Boxing in San Diego; UND1SPUTED in North Park; and Pacific Ring Sports in the Bay Area.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Ganyao's sessions and one on one teaching is unparalleled and world class.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“Pacific Ring was one of the first places I started my martial arts journey at when I just graduated from high school.”

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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 Pacific Ring Sports — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 9 mentions

“Although I've moved farther from the gym, I still prefer to go to this gym because others don't compare in terms of availability, flexibility, and quality of Muay Thai classes.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“I have trained with Roberto “The Hitman” Garcia at three different gyms in my life: City Boxing in San Diego; UND1SPUTED in North Park; and Pacific Ring Sports in the Bay Area.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“One of the largest spaces in Oakland for martial arts, Pacific Ring offers beginner and competitive boxing, Muay Thai, bjj, wrestling, and MMA.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“One of the largest spaces in Oakland for martial arts, Pacific Ring offers beginner and competitive boxing, Muay Thai, bjj, wrestling, and MMA.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The training is excellent (shoutout to Rob), you get a tough but captivating workout that engages your entire body, all while learning useful self defense and fighting techniques.”

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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 50 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“One of the largest spaces in Oakland for martial arts, Pacific Ring offers beginner and competitive boxing, Muay Thai, bjj, wrestling, and MMA.”

💦 killer cardio workout 3 mentions

“I don't train there, but when I walked in the a class was going as well as the gym had others running and conditioning .”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 8 mentions

“Combine that with a decent area for lifting, a partial cage, a full size ring, and top caliber coaching, Pacific Ring is a great gym for all levels.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“You get what you pay for and it's totally worth it.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 9 mentions

“Byron will transform your child into a healthier, more obedient and confident person with the right attitude and time allotted with your family.”

From the reviews

The BJJ coach Joe is a blackbelt and all around amazing person. He puts in time on and off the mats, welcomes new students. He gets to know everyone and you just get sense that he really cares. The quality of the Muay Thai instruction is high, focus is on techniques and combos. Good for either fitness or fight prep.

★★★★★ — Brian, Aug 2025

I've been going here for years and can say this is an amazing gym. The training is excellent (shoutout to Rob), you get a tough but captivating workout that engages your entire body, all while learning useful self defense and fighting techniques. The gym membership is also very fairly priced.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Nov 2025

I went in today for some shin guards . I called in, and one of the coaches answered and informed that they carry fairtex guards and gloves down to the model type and price . Very good price and awesome service .

★★★★★ — Diego, Mar 2023

The BEST gym in the heart of Oakland! Really spacious and clean. Love it because it has boxing and muay thai. You get what you pay for and it's totally worth it. Parking can be a little hectic.. .overall great teachers and classes! you are locked in for the 6 or 12 months they offer you. or you can do month to month..

★★★★★ — Kathryn, Mar 2017

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New to kickboxing? Start at Pacific Ring Sports

Pacific Ring Sports 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Pacific Ring Sports

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 Pacific Ring Sports

493 40th St, Oakland, CA94609

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