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The Den Training Center

5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Yorba Linda, California

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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 badgercenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 714-770-9755

Hours

Monday 9 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Friday 4:30 am–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–12:30 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 The Den Training Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 12 mentions

“My son was getting bullied at first so I took him her to learn self defense and he’s been doing better ever since joining.”

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🌱 Beginners 7 mentions

“Ben is a Great coach and a great mentor takes time to explain everything to you from all levels raging for beginner to advanced very thankful to be coming to this gym now.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“They take classes a few times a week and have taken private lessons and increased their skills dramatically.”

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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 The Den Training Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 7 mentions

“I've seen the coaches work with people of all ages and the proof is in the development I've seen and had in my own mma training, body development, and mental game.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“Came for a wrestling/bjj class and it was a great experience.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“If you were looking to be a fighter, get in shape, learn self-defense, or simply join the MMA community then The Den is the place for you.”

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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 43 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Ben is a Great coach and a great mentor takes time to explain everything to you from all levels raging for beginner to advanced very thankful to be coming to this gym now.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Ben is a Great coach and a great mentor takes time to explain everything to you from all levels raging for beginner to advanced very thankful to be coming to this gym now.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 5 mentions

“In addition to it being a fun place for him to release energy with his friends, more importantly, the classes teach him discipline, respect and enhance his confidence!”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“The owner, Ben, along with trainers Coach Sergio, Brandon, and the rest of the team, are some of the most welcoming, supportive, and caring people.”

From the reviews

The instructors here, have the perfect balance of patience and firmness while teaching the kids class! My 8 year old son Mac is always excited to attend class. In addition to it being a fun place for him to release energy with his friends, more importantly, the classes teach him discipline, respect and enhance his…

★★★★★ — Melody, Dec 2022

We’ve known Coach Ben and his family for over four years. Our kids have trained side by side, and spent a lot of time together. I know and trust their family with my children, both in and out of the gym.

★★★★★ — Desiree, Dec 2022

GREAT PLACE FOR KIDS!!! My son loves the kid classes. The coaches are all knowledgeable and most importantly nice! Haha. Great place for kids to learn how to protect themselves against bullies. Also my wife is addicted to the cardio kickboxing classes. Great for the whole family.

★★★★★ — Patrick, Dec 2022

The Den is by far the best MMA gym in SoCal. Ive been training with coach Ben and his instructors for a little over a year now and my skill level and knowledge in mma has increased by a long shot. I look foward to continuing my journey as a Mixed Martial Artist at this gym.

★★★★★ — Julio, Jan 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at The Den Training Center

The Den Training 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 The Den Training 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 The Den Training Center

18510 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA92886

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