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State of Grace Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Ripon, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sogmaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 209-986-6394
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“SOGMA has been a really great place for my son to grow in discipline, confidence and of course his physical abilities.”
“I’m excited to continue learning and would highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in Muay Thai, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced.”
“She was hit hard during a sparring session and she was traumatized.”
“My younger son is autistic and Muay Thai has been one of the best decision we’ve done for him , he’s always very excited to come here!”
“They have many instructors and make sure to give each kid one on one help in each class.”
Other martial arts here
“My younger son is autistic and Muay Thai has been one of the best decision we’ve done for him , he’s always very excited to come here!”
“I recommend them to anyone interested in Muay Thai and now Brazilian Jiu Jitsu :)”
What members say
“The head coach and student coaches do a great job keeping the kids engaged, correcting technique, and making sure everyone feels included.”
“I’m excited to continue learning and would highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in Muay Thai, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced.”
“SOGMA has been a really great place for my son to grow in discipline, confidence and of course his physical abilities.”
“From the moment I walked in, the gym made a great impression—it’s spacious, really clean, and honestly just a beautiful training space.”
“My 6-year-old, 11-year-old, and husband all take classes regularly, and with the addition of the women's-only summer class, our whole family of four now trains here.”
“SOGMA has been a really great place for my son to grow in discipline, confidence and of course his physical abilities.”
From the reviews
We initially signed up one of our kids for martial arts, but we were so impressed that we ended up enrolling three! The instructors are fantastic—patient, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to teaching both skills and discipline in a positive environment.
My daughter started going to State of Grace Martial Arts Academy about 8 weeks ago. She absolutely loves it and has learned so much in just a short amount of time. Everyone has been very welcoming, the facility is impressive, and the instructors are very knowledgeable.
Coach Cliff does a great job teaching the kids fundamentals of Muay Tai. He makes it fun for the kids while also encouraging discipline and respect! We couldn’t ask for a better instructor and group of young coaches.
I attended the introductory Muay Thai class at State of Grace Martial Arts Academy in Ripon and had an awesome experience. From the moment I walked in, the gym made a great impression—it’s spacious, really clean, and honestly just a beautiful training space.
New to kickboxing? Start at State of Grace Martial Arts Academy
State of Grace Martial Arts Academy 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 State of Grace Martial Arts Academy
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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