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Tosetti Institute of MMA & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Redwood City, 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
- 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 instituteofmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8–9 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The classes tend to be a mix of all levels of experience and weight classes, and Coach Paul will often cater his lesson that day to the needs of the class demographic.”
“There are mixed martial arts, grappling, takedowns, and striking classes available that involve honing techniques as well as sparring with classmates.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been training in Martial Arts as well as other sports for over 2 decades and I always keep learning new things while attending the Tosetti Institute of MMA and Fitness.”
“There are mixed martial arts, grappling, takedowns, and striking classes available that involve honing techniques as well as sparring with classmates.”
What members say
“Paul, Melissa and Geralyn are extremely knowledgeable and great coaches regardless of your level and background.”
“I love attending Tosetti because on my first day attending, I felt instantly welcomed and invited into the supportive and positive community that the Tosetti family has made.”
“I took both the MMA striking and fitness classes and both are amazing workouts, and teach you many practical techniques.”
“I took both the MMA striking and fitness classes and both are amazing workouts, and teach you many practical techniques.”
“Their patience and encouragement when I started these classes went a long way to bolster my confidence.”
From the reviews
Let me preface anything I say here with the fact that I am neither a natural athlete, nor have I ever liked working out. With that said, the Tosetti team has somehow gotten me to a point in my life where I can’t imagine a life NOT doing squats, punching bags, wrestling, and swinging swords.
I started taking Longsword classes with Coach Paul about five years ago and he's patiently taken me from an uncoordinated teenager with no martial arts background to a competent fencer with the confidence to fight in open tournaments.
Some of the best workouts and most fun I have ever had in a gym. Anyone contemplating learning martial arts or looking for somewhere to train should make the Tosetti Institute their first stop.
I love attending Tosetti because on my first day attending, I felt instantly welcomed and invited into the supportive and positive community that the Tosetti family has made.
New to kickboxing? Start at Tosetti Institute of MMA & Fitness
Tosetti Institute of MMA & Fitness 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 Tosetti Institute of MMA & Fitness
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. 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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