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Valiant Training Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Santee, 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 $99/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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 10–13) — 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 valianttc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 499-0522
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–12 PM, 3–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This place was a huge part of my childhood, thanks coaches for helping me become who I am today !”
“If your looking for a new gym as a beginner, a experienced athlete or anything in between I’d highly recommend checking out valiant training center.”
“I believe being able to place in tournaments shows how well they were coached.”
“My husband and I signed up for personal training and we’ve made through our first four lessons, so far so good!”
Other martial arts here
“So the gym used to be Alliance MMA East and is NOW Valiant Training Center.”
“I managed to do 2 training sessions in one day (kickboxing and no-gi BJJ).”
What members say
“Great coaching staff and everyone was very respectful to each other 10/10 would recommend!”
“If your looking for a new gym as a beginner, a experienced athlete or anything in between I’d highly recommend checking out valiant training center.”
“The atmosphere is positive, respectful, and focused on progress—which is exactly what any great gym should be.”
“It’s as if Kim hand picked each and every one of them special just for my family knowing we would walk in the door one day.”
From the reviews
Get ready to feel accomplished after your first workout. My husband and I signed up for personal training and we’ve made through our first four lessons, so far so good! We’re already feeling progress. Coaches Kim and Jeff are amazing and practice what they preach.
As a former world champion kickboxer and experienced coach, I’ve trained in a lot of gyms over the years—and I can honestly say Valiant Training Center stands out. I’ve been attending classes here since January, and I’ve been thoroughly impressed. Coach Jeff brings great energy and structure to each session.
I love training here even though I am no athlete! I’m just a girl with a huge passion for martial arts flicks and a tiny background in some training in my early years. All the coaches at Alliance East have a good head on their shoulders and bring friendliness, respect, kindness, and passion when training you.
As a truck driver, I often train in different places across the United States. This time my truck broke down and I ended up in the city of Santee. That’s when I found an amazing gym – Valiant Training Center. I managed to do 2 training sessions in one day (kickboxing and no-gi BJJ). The atmosphere was fantastic!
New to kickboxing? Start at Valiant Training Center
Valiant Training Center comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Valiant 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.
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