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USKO Training - Riverside
4.6 ★★★★★ 149 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Riverside, 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
- 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 uskotraining.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 951-686-1505
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 3–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 3–7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 3–7:45 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–12 pm, 3–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter started taking karate here about 8-9 months ago, and it has been nothing but a positive experience.”
“The workout is great for me as I'm in my 50's and I don't have any aspirations to compete.”
“My child takes the kid's Muay Thai class twice a week, and for 8 classes a month, it's a really fair price.”
“It's a great workout and builds their confidence.”
“USKO Riverside is an outstanding gym for both beginners and experienced Muay Thai practitioners.”
Other martial arts here
“My child takes the kid's Muay Thai class twice a week, and for 8 classes a month, it's a really fair price.”
“I’ve learned so much doing Jiu Jitsu and training mentally and physically, Sen-sei Joey and his whole family are the real deal, generations of fighters.”
“My daughter started taking karate here about 8-9 months ago, and it has been nothing but a positive experience.”
What members say
“USKO Riverside is an outstanding gym for both beginners and experienced Muay Thai practitioners.”
“It's a great workout and builds their confidence.”
“As a parent, I’ve seen so much growth in my child’s confidence, discipline, and skills.”
“My only opportunities for improvement are more clinch training is needed on Monday or Fridays and the mats could be cleaned more frequently.”
“As a parent, I’ve seen so much growth in my child’s confidence, discipline, and skills.”
“I’ve learned so much doing Jiu Jitsu and training mentally and physically, Sen-sei Joey and his whole family are the real deal, generations of fighters.”
From the reviews
I've been training Muay Thai at USKO Riverside for almost two years. This studio is run by the Pagliuso family where Joey fought in Kickboxing and some Muay Thai. The evening classes that I attend are taught by lead instructor, Ray.
My son has been going for 3 years and he has improved so much in class and in school. He loves it and has learned much more than karate.
USKO Riverside is an outstanding gym for both beginners and experienced Muay Thai practitioners. I’m glad I joined—Coach Joey and Coach Ray are excellent instructors who have really helped me build a strong foundation as I continue to grow in this sport and lifestyle.
My youngest child who Is 9 and on the spectrum has been going to karate for 6 months at USKO. I have the gold membership and I love it. Each and every instructor very patient with the children. They teach them discipline but it is a very great balance of fun mixed into it.
New to kickboxing? Start at USKO Training - Riverside
USKO Training - Riverside 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 USKO Training - Riverside
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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