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West Coast Martial Arts Academy - Encinitas
4.9 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Encinitas, California
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
- 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 wcmaasd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 760-942-5425
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10–11 am, 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10–11 am, 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been coming here for about two months, about 16 classes, and every single class I have a smile on my face and have left saying, "I love this place!”
“If you’re brand new to martial arts or a seasoned practitioner, come check it out, there’s a little something for everyone:)”
“This dojo is well versed in weapons training, lion dance, kung fu, sparring and more.”
“Annual tournaments and seasonal special events are just icing on the cake.”
“My son has been with the establishment for nine+ years and as parents of a teen (currently) we couldn't have asked for a phenomenal group of sensei(s).”
Other martial arts here
“Its a life changing activity that builds beyond the skills of martial arts, kung fu, MMA, STX.”
“The technical self defense skills they continue to learn along with the level of maturity and discipline that is being developed made our decsion to send them here a very wise one.”
What members say
“Sensei Jen and Sensei Kim are amazing instructors and talk often with the kids about real life situations and how they can apply their values and training to resolve them.”
“Fun workouts with quality people and entertaining instructors.”
“The wonderfully patient instructors not only laid the foundation of discipline, respect and self control, but also taught resilience, confidence and self defense.”
“By far the best, most knowledgeable instructors, most warm and welcoming facilities and most unique martial arts school around!”
From the reviews
This school has never-failed-to-impress me. My daughter has been coming here for about two months, about 16 classes, and every single class I have a smile on my face and have left saying, "I love this place!" The instructors are the best -- so knowledgable, so good with the kids, professional, GOOD people.
When you join West Coast Martial Arts Academy, you are not just enrolling in a class or training at a gym--you are becoming part of a vibrant community of students and teachers who are committed to helping you succeed in a lifelong journey.
I've been a member of at least 7 martial arts schools over my lifetime, changing as I moved around the country, got older, and became a parent. West Coast Martial Arts Academy is one of the best you will find anywhere. It is a fine balance between traditional training with modern needs.
Absolutely the best!!!! The instructors are of the highest caliber, they are highly invested in each and every student, and they make sure the parents/ families of the students feel welcomed as well. They regularly have extra events for the students and encouraged families to attend as well.
New to kickboxing? Start at West Coast Martial Arts Academy - Encinitas
West Coast Martial Arts Academy - Encinitas 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 West Coast Martial Arts Academy - Encinitas
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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