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White Dragon Martial Arts of East County

4.9 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in El Cajon, California

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated

Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.

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
  • 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 whitedragonmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (619) 441-1144

Hours

Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at White Dragon Martial Arts of East County, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 22 mentions

“Finding the words to write a review on a school that has done so much for not only my self development but my kids is hard but here goes something.”

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🤜 Sparring 3 mentions

“Our kids really enjoy learning Choi Li Fut techniques and forms, as well as grappling, sparring, and weapon sparring.”

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🏆 Competition Team 4 mentions

“Both my daughter and co-parent won gold medals in their first tournament after only a few years of instruction.”

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👤 Private Lessons 4 mentions

“I really like the way they have their memberships formatted, where you are paying for private lessons in the membership with unlimited group classes.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at White Dragon Martial Arts of East County — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“Our kids really enjoy learning Choi Li Fut techniques and forms, as well as grappling, sparring, and weapon sparring.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I would recommend White Dragon East County to anyone, any age, looking to improve their lives, learn self defense or just looking for good people to be around.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 74 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Mister truong was my instructor and he’s the best ever!”

🏆 active competition / fight team 4 mentions

“Both my daughter and co-parent won gold medals in their first tournament after only a few years of instruction.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“I love the membership options, it really makes it worth the money we spend there.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“I failed to mention that I deal with some mental health issues that I have worked through my whole life, but nothing like the strides I have made at white dragon.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 12 mentions

“All the instructor have a special place in my heart and I’m proud to say I was part of the El Cajon White dragon martial arts family❤️”

From the reviews

Hello there! Finding the words to write a review on a school that has done so much for not only my self development but my kids is hard but here goes something. A year and a half ago my 10 year old son showed interest in martial arts. It all started by watching “Cobra Kai” lol.

★★★★★ — Ivanna, Jun 2024

I've been attending just under a year. I initially began for fitness and soon realized that I was learning so much more about not only martial arts, but about myself as well. In addition to my physical health, my mental wellness and confidence have also improved.

★★★★★ — Jaimie, Jun 2024

I literally love this place so much!!!! I first started when I was very small and had a short brake and went back again and was a junior instructor for a couple of years till I had to quit for school, the environment is very cool and everyone is so understanding!!!!

★★★★★ — Chanel, Jun 2024

My two boys have been attending White Dragon for just over a year now and we had no hesitation signing up for another year! Each and every instructor is great! They’re all very communicative and welcoming.

★★★★★ — Kaitlin, Jun 2024

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Your first kickboxing class at White Dragon Martial Arts of East County

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find White Dragon Martial Arts of East County

1331 Cuyamaca St STE A, El Cajon, CA92020

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