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Team Black

5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Pittsburg, California

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $30/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • 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 teamblackmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (925) 813-0229

Hours

Monday 10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Team Black, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this is a great place to train, learn discipline, and build confidence.”

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🏆 Competition Team 4 mentions

“If you wanna compete this is the best gym in the east Bay Area to go to.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 7 mentions

“The most authentic Muay Thai training available in the Bay Area, coach Dan Black creates phenomenal Pro fighters with his 30 years of experience”

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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 Team Black — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 7 mentions

“The most authentic Muay Thai training available in the Bay Area, coach Dan Black creates phenomenal Pro fighters with his 30 years of experience”

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🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“Learned a lot in both Muay Thai and MMA—highly recommend to anyone wanting to level up.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“The way the story goes is that I've trained jiu jitsu for about 3 years and have attend a lot of really high level gyms in Southern California.”

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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 54 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 9 mentions

“Coach Dan pushes you hard and will motivate you towards your goals whether it’s just learning to defend yourself or progressing into a fighting career.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and pushes you to grow both physically and mentally.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“Coach Black really sets the standard great energy, knowledgeable, and always pushing you to the best you can be.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 7 mentions

“The most authentic Muay Thai training available in the Bay Area, coach Dan Black creates phenomenal Pro fighters with his 30 years of experience”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this is a great place to train, learn discipline, and build confidence.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 12 mentions

“The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and pushes you to grow both physically and mentally.”

From the reviews

Amazing experience! I’ve never done a martial arts class before, so I was feeling really intimidated & worried about not fitting in. Plus, I’m a weenie so I was thinking I’m gonna get ran over. But Dan Black is so welcoming & motivating. He knows how to work with beginners like me.

★★★★★ — Daisie, Jan 2023

There isn’t a better gym or a better coach in the east bay than Dan Black and Team Black. In my first month of training I dropped 15lbs and I’m in better shape than I have been in over 20 years. Dan will give you the push and knowledge you need to reach your fitness goals.

★★★★★ — Bret, Jan 2023

Best Muay Thai / MMA gym in the Bay Area !! I originally started to lose some weight but I ended up learning new life skills and had my first miau Thai fight last December and looking forward to my next one . I ended up losing over 40lbs since I started . Coach Dan is super cool and knowledgeable .

★★★★★ — Miguel, Apr 2026

Great place to train whether you want to compete or get in shape. Coach Dan pushes whoever he works with to be the best. Team Black is awesome at supporting anyone apart of the gym. Definitely a place with a champion mindset.

★★★★★ — Joshua, Jan 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at Team Black

Team Black 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Team Black

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 Team Black

1150 Harbor St, Pittsburg, CA94565

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