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White Dragon Martial Arts - San Marcos
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in San Marcos, California
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 (760) 736-4090
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughters have increased confidence and they feel a greater sense of peace knowing they are capable of defending themselves if needed.”
“Every belt we continue to learn new skills: sparring, grappling, weapons.”
“I have been to several of their annual tournaments and they are professional and well organized.”
“The program is designed to set students up for success by offering a combination of group classes and one private lesson per week.”
“Our teenager has been training here for the past year, and the growth we’ve seen, in both body and mind, has been truly incredible.”
Other martial arts here
“Every belt we continue to learn new skills: sparring, grappling, weapons.”
“Being surrounded by people who share similar goals: improving their health, learning self-defense, and having fun which creates such a supportive and motivating environment.”
What members say
“They also set the tone for the sense of community at the school to be very welcoming, supportive, and respectful.”
“My daughters have increased confidence and they feel a greater sense of peace knowing they are capable of defending themselves if needed.”
“I’ve been in their Tai Chi program for about two years and my physical strength, flexibility, balance, and overall mental health have improved significantly since I began training.”
“Being surrounded by people who share similar goals: improving their health, learning self-defense, and having fun which creates such a supportive and motivating environment.”
From the reviews
We can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience with this martial arts school. Our teenager has been training here for the past year, and the growth we’ve seen, in both body and mind, has been truly incredible.
As an adult student, I’ve really enjoy coming to white dragon San Marcos for the last 2 and a half years. The classes are a great work out and has helped with my discipline of the mind and body. All the instructors are very supportive. Every belt we continue to learn new skills: sparring, grappling, weapons.
Growing up, I experienced bullying which made me have extremely low self confidence. So, I decided to look into martial arts. It honestly took a lot of courage for me to walk into such an unfamiliar environment.
White Dragon is the best martial arts school with the best community! There are many classes available, taught by various instructors with plenty of knowledge. These are Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and combative classes; there is bound to be something that calls to you!
Your first kickboxing class at White Dragon Martial Arts - San Marcos
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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