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Sonoma County Martial Arts Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Rohnert Park, California

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sonomacountymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (707) 542-9408

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 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 Sonoma County Martial Arts Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 3 mentions

“When I first started the kickboxing classes it was very easy to find rhythm and not feel out of place or left behind.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 9 mentions

“My kids and I have been going to SCMAC for over 6 years and the students and teachers are like family.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Both of my daughters take private lessons from him and he is absolutely tremendous with kids.”

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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 Sonoma County Martial Arts Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Karate 4 mentions

“The karate and kickboxing classes offer fantastic workouts while teaching essential self-defense skills.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 6 mentions

“The karate and kickboxing classes offer fantastic workouts while teaching essential self-defense skills.”

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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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“They have great instructors and want to single put Mr.”

💗 welcoming to women 5 mentions

“I'm taking a self defense course with a group of women and it has been so empowering.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“I'm taking a self defense course with a group of women and it has been so empowering.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 12 mentions

“I've been a member of this studio for 10 years, and it truly feels like homeThe instructors are kind ,knowledgeable, and create a supportive atmosphere.”

From the reviews

Best place ever. Wonderful instructors very family-friendly! My boys have learned consistency, respect, dedication and much more.

★★★★★ — Leslie, Jun 2021

A true martial arts school. Excellent instructors, family friendly. Superb women's self defense instruction. Under the direction of Master Herb Cody this school is an outstanding representation of a Martial arts center that embrces and embodies a true martial spirit of excellence, compassion commitment, integrity and…

★★★★★ — Song, Apr 2025

Expert teachers that all have many years of active experience and training. They hold a extremely high importance on structure and positive attitude. Teaching the importance of how to decide when to use such skills and when to walk away. Huge respect for all the instructors and students that learn and train here.

★★★★★ — Seth, Jan 2019

My kids and I have been going to SCMAC for over 6 years and the students and teachers are like family. I first signed up my son for Kempo karate when he was 9 years old. He is autistic and I wanted to help him get in his body through movement and learn self defense.

★★★★★ — Natasha, Sep 2022

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New to kickboxing? Start at Sonoma County Martial Arts Center

Sonoma County Martial Arts Center 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Sonoma County Martial Arts Center

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 Sonoma County Martial Arts Center

541 Martin Ave, Rohnert Park, CA94928

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