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Riverside MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.6 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Riverside, 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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Website & schedule riversidemmafit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 951-707-7755
The classes they run
“The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and inclusive, catering to people of all levels - from beginners to advanced fighters.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend Riverside MMA to anyone interested in training to be the best versions of themselves!”
What members say
“The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and inclusive, catering to people of all levels - from beginners to advanced fighters.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and inclusive, catering to people of all levels - from beginners to advanced fighters.”
From the reviews
I absolutely love this MMA gym! The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and inclusive, catering to people of all levels - from beginners to advanced fighters. The instructors are not only highly experienced but also supportive, which makes the training sessions both challenging and enjoyable.
I just started looking for a gym to learn Muy Thai. I met Matt Curl yesterday on a whim when I stopped by after hours to get an idea of the gyms location. There was only one truck in the parking lot on a late Saturday afternoon. It was Matt and his two young boys. Matt was doing some clean up work inside the gym.
New to kickboxing? Start at Riverside MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Riverside MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Riverside MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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