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Kids Kickboxing in Santa Monica
5 gyms in Santa Monica, California show real evidence — from their own sites or parents' reviews — of running kids or youth kickboxing classes. Kickboxing is a genuinely good fit for children: it builds confidence, focus, and fitness in a fun, disciplined setting, and younger kids work pads, bags, and drills rather than hard sparring. The best move before enrolling is simply to go watch a class — ask each gym what age ranges its classes serve and how much contact they involve for kids, and notice whether the coach is patient and the room is calm and organized. Gyms are ranked below by local reputation (rating weighted by review count), and with 5 options in town, it's worth visiting two before you decide.
1. BoxUnion Santa Monica
4.9 ★★★★★ 305 reviews
“Amazing studio with the right kind of energy to get you pumped up for boxing. There’s one room filled with punching bags where classes are held all day. Ample amount of spacing…” — Jenae
2. REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga
4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
“Sensei Roy is amazing with the kids and our daughter loves him! She started on a free week long trial and was completely engrossed in it after the first class. When we came home…” — Larry
3. Santa Monica Striking
5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
“I started with sms about 3/4 years ago back when classes were at the park during covid time. I had previously been training at my local youth boxing club in high-school and…” — Byt3
4. Correa mma
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
“Common sense driven bjj training in person and all levels welcome approach. I've been taking a co ed class by Correa MMA at the boxing gym near my house, as a new student without…” — Jessica
5. King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
“Master King is an exceptional instructor. He is patient, attentive, and truly invested in his students’ growth. My daughter has ADHD, and since starting Taekwondo with him, she…” — Sacha
Enrolling your child in Santa Monica: practical notes
- Watch a class first. Any welcoming gym will let you and your child observe before signing up. Look for a patient coach, a calm and organized room, and kids who are having fun while staying on task.
- Ask about age ranges. Confirm which class fits your child — many gyms split younger kids from older kids and teens — so the pace and content match their age.
- Ask how much contact is involved. Reputable gyms keep younger kids on pads, bags, and drills; any light sparring should be introduced gradually, kept controlled, and closely supervised.
- Keep gear simple to start. Comfortable athletic clothes and water are enough for a first class — most gyms lend gloves, and they'll tell you when it's worth buying your own gloves and hand wraps. See the what-to-wear guide.
- Use a free trial. Many gyms offer a free trial class — the lowest-pressure way to find out if it clicks for your child. See free kickboxing trial classes.
Kids kickboxing near Santa Monica
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