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Santa Cruz Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Scotts Valley, California
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Boxing gym offering classes in kickboxing, boxing and fitness, plus personal attention.
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 8–13) — 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
- 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 santacruzboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 831-438-2697
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–12:30 pm, 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 5–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–12:30 pm, 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 5–7 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–10 am, 4–6 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I usually attend morning classes, which typically include a warm-up, five minutes of abs, bag work, some mitt work with the coach, and circuit training.”
“The environment is fun, welcoming, and never intimidating, whether you’re brand new or have experience.”
“They took the time to understand what I want to get out of boxing since I’m just starting out and they kept in contact with me throughout the process.”
“I decided one-on-one personal strength training over classes was the best fit for me.”
“I usually attend morning classes, which typically include a warm-up, five minutes of abs, bag work, some mitt work with the coach, and circuit training.”
Other martial arts here
“They took the time to understand what I want to get out of boxing since I’m just starting out and they kept in contact with me throughout the process.”
What members say
“The environment is fun, welcoming, and never intimidating, whether you’re brand new or have experience.”
“I’ve been coming here for more than a year and recommend it to anyone looking to get into a new and fun workout routine.”
“If your looking to just get a great workout in or your trying to step your boxing game up this place is the jam.”
“I've lost 33 pounds since I made this gym part of my life.”
“If you are looking for amazing workouts, welcoming community and stress relief, etc this is the place!”
“The environment is fun, welcoming, and never intimidating, whether you’re brand new or have experience.”
From the reviews
I never liked going to a gym and working out and sweating. Then 7 years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. My doctor suggested I check out a program for people with PD called Rock Steady Boxing. (Boxing?! Seriously?!). But I needed to deal with this disease so I tried it out.
I started at SCB in Dec ‘24 by taking advantage of the intro special. I was less interested in boxing and mostly interested in getting fit again after a few years of slacking off. I decided one-on-one personal strength training over classes was the best fit for me.
I’m a licensed therapist and talk about self care all day long, but always had a hard time putting it into action. This place made it so easy. I’m now in amazing shape, have tons of energy, and the classes are the highlight of my week. I never knew how much fun getting in shape could be (might be the music).
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Brian was so kind and informed and patient with my husband! He’s out of shape and has never done boxing before. He’s really excited to improve his energy and health with such a fun workout. Brian was super accommodating to our busy schedules as well.
New to kickboxing? Start at Santa Cruz Boxing
Santa Cruz Boxing 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 Santa Cruz Boxing
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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