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The Resistance Fitness Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Pleasanton, 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
- Membership memberships run around $25/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 theresistancefc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 925-425-7075
Hours
| Monday | 5:45–6:45 am, 10 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:45–6:45 am, 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:45–6:45 am, 10 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:45–6:45 am, 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:45–6:45 am, 10 am–12 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“As a woman/mom, I don’t feel intimidated coming to this gym and my kids love it as well 💪.”
“Whether your a beginner or advanced level the coaches and members are here to help each other grow.”
“Safest I’ve felt in a gym being a woman, and a great ratio of men to women in sparring on the regular!”
“If you are looking to get in shape or learn self defense or develop the skills to compete at any level than this is the place for you.”
“I personally love this gym and the Muay Thai classes are great!”
“The only place where I'm burning a ton of calories & waking up slimmer .”
“As a woman/mom, I don’t feel intimidated coming to this gym and my kids love it as well 💪.”
Other martial arts here
“I personally love this gym and the Muay Thai classes are great!”
“If you are looking to get in shape or learn self defense or develop the skills to compete at any level than this is the place for you.”
What members say
“is the best coach ever and has brought my fitness to a whole new level.”
“Whether your a beginner or advanced level the coaches and members are here to help each other grow.”
“I started to get back into shape and through the support of the community I have lost 20 pounds, have completed, and got some victories.”
“If you are looking to get in shape or learn self defense or develop the skills to compete at any level than this is the place for you.”
“Safest I’ve felt in a gym being a woman, and a great ratio of men to women in sparring on the regular!”
“At The Resistance Fitness Center, the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help or answer questions.”
From the reviews
One of the best gyms I’ve been to! I’ve been trying to find the right Martial art for me for a while and I finally found it at Resistance. Muay Thai is it for me. It was great all down to the people and the ambiance. Super women friendly. 13/10 recommend!
Good place to go for experienced martial artists and beginners taking on this journey. I personally love this gym and the Muay Thai classes are great! Good coaching all around. Would highly recommend
Been going here about two years now and love the community. Whether your a beginner or advanced level the coaches and members are here to help each other grow. I started to get back into shape and through the support of the community I have lost 20 pounds, have completed, and got some victories.
At The Resistance Fitness Center, the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help or answer questions. The coaches are top-notch — professional, motivating, and truly focused on helping you achieve your goals. I especially appreciate how welcoming they are, regardless of your fitness level. John H.
New to kickboxing? Start at The Resistance Fitness Center
The Resistance Fitness 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.
Your first kickboxing class at The Resistance Fitness 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.
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