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SBG NorCal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Berkeley, 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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 sbgnorcal.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (510) 540-8283
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Full disclosure, growing up in the area I have known some of the staff forty years and completely trust them with my kids and health.”
“It's also been nice that as a beginner even amongst other advanced students, Ive been able to get the attention I need to learn the foundational movements for proper technique.”
“I LOVE the boxing bootcamp, kickboxing and jiu jitsu classes!”
Other martial arts here
“I LOVE the boxing bootcamp, kickboxing and jiu jitsu classes!”
“This gym was recommended to me by a MMA fighter as I was preparing to learn more about MMA and personal self-defense techniques.”
“I LOVE the boxing bootcamp, kickboxing and jiu jitsu classes!”
“This gym was recommended to me by a MMA fighter as I was preparing to learn more about MMA and personal self-defense techniques.”
What members say
“best coaches and incredible training environment!”
“It's also been nice that as a beginner even amongst other advanced students, Ive been able to get the attention I need to learn the foundational movements for proper technique.”
“Every gym should be like this; all-family friendly, clean, high energy, cool space makes you want to move in, SAFE, good parking.”
“Every gym should be like this; all-family friendly, clean, high energy, cool space makes you want to move in, SAFE, good parking.”
“Every gym should be like this; all-family friendly, clean, high energy, cool space makes you want to move in, SAFE, good parking.”
From the reviews
I reached out to SBG NorCal to see if I could do a drop in as I was visiting the area and Coach Kyle welcomed me with open arms. He was very clear about the expectation and even sent me a calendar invite for the day I was visiting!
Great staff, classes and people. The owners are some of the nicest people around.
Amazing gym to learn and train hard! This gym was recommended to me by a MMA fighter as I was preparing to learn more about MMA and personal self-defense techniques. Over the past few weeks I was supported by their trained coaches and was able to fully immerse into their offerings!
I was a bit intimidated to start but the atmosphere was very welcoming. The instructors structured the class so it was very simple to follow even for people with no experience at all
New to kickboxing? Start at SBG NorCal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
SBG NorCal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts 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 SBG NorCal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
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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