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Rise Combat Sports
4.6 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in San Francisco, California
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
- 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 risecombatsf.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 415-218-7786
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–1 pm, 3:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 3:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–1 pm, 3:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 3:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–1 pm, 3:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I love this gym, but don't come to it unmotivated because you got to have the will to endure the hard cardio and if you're a beginner - the learning curve.”
“Tremendous Muay Thai program, less BJJ heavy but still a great coach there too.”
Other martial arts here
“Tremendous Muay Thai program, less BJJ heavy but still a great coach there too.”
“Did the trial boxing class ($15 w free wraps).”
“I had the privilege of training at this BJJ gym for 5 months before I relocated, and I can't say enough positive things about my experience.”
What members say
“It's a fantastic place to train and grow in your BJJ journey, with excellent instruction, diverse class offerings, and a commitment to cleanliness and convenience.”
“I love this gym, but don't come to it unmotivated because you got to have the will to endure the hard cardio and if you're a beginner - the learning curve.”
“They offer beginner-focused classes where fundamental techniques are emphasized, as well as a competition focused class on Wednesdays.”
“Hygiene is a top priority here, with mats cleaned before every session.”
“Best gym hands down I've ever been to, and this coming from a personal trainer, all the equipment and a ring with expert instruction, in a friendly environment.”
From the reviews
I love this gym, but don't come to it unmotivated because you got to have the will to endure the hard cardio and if you're a beginner - the learning curve. But if you can stick with it you are in the best hands, all of the trainers here are excellent, they have the time and energy to make you your best and I deeply…
I had the privilege of training at this BJJ gym for 5 months before I relocated, and I can't say enough positive things about my experience. Marcos Yunes, an instructor with a solid background from Ralph Gracie, leads the classes.
Best gym hands down I've ever been to, and this coming from a personal trainer, all the equipment and a ring with expert instruction, in a friendly environment.
Did the trial boxing class ($15 w free wraps). Instructor was awesome/crazy in a good way. Worth trying. Good mix of form + conditioning.
New to kickboxing? Start at Rise Combat Sports
Rise Combat 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Rise Combat 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.
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