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City Boxing
“Everyone is really supportive and non judgmental, everyone there just wants to be healthy and push themselves and they will encourage you to do your best everyday.”
Best Kickboxing Classes in San Diego, CA
24 gyms listed · 23 in San Diego · 23 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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10th Planet San Diego Jiu Jitsu and Training Center
- Community
- Skill
- Home
“With outstanding BJJ classes guided by Boogie, and adrenaline-pumping MMA sessions with Manolo and the other highly-rated coaches, I couldn't ask for a better training experience.”
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THE Arena
“Very good environment, different types of martial arts, the sign up process was plain and simple Ken was able to fully explain it without any doubts great place to start if you're new into martial arts!”
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Swiftkick Martial Arts San Diego
- Parents
- Self Defense
- Behavior
“The entire staff are incredibly patient, and mix in fun activities to get students (adult and children alike) to be active, learn self-control, and have a ton of fun doing it.”
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American Boxing Muay Thai & Fitness
- Kick
- Shape
- Bag
“First of all, as you read these reviews you'll have some unsatisfied customers, and I'm here to tell you that these people did not leave those reviews because they had an ineffective training session.”
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Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego
- Facility
- BJJ
- Adults
“I joined this martial arts school in late 2022 and since joining they treated me as if I belonged, it's like a big family where everyone is working towards getting better and helping you get better.”
The 24 gyms listed for San Diego, CA teach kickboxing, muay thai or both. What each gym says about timetables, junior classes and sparring comes from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: San Diego, CA
23 of the 24 gyms we list are based in San Diego; the other one serves San Diego from San Marcos (21 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,604 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (88%) and communication (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 23 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 11 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for San Diego hold a high review score?
23 of the 24 gyms on this page sit in the upper rating band in public reviews. A score tells you how a place treats its members and keeps its equipment, not whether the coaching suits you, so read the quotes underneath rather than the number.
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Odyssey Training Center San Diego
- Muay Thai
- Jiu Jitsu
- Martial Arts
“Overall, whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a complete beginner, you'll find a place here where you can learn, grow, and become a part of a fantastic jiu jitsu community.”
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U.S. Karate Academy
- Behavior
- Confidence
- Black Belt
“He loves it and eager to rise in levels of karate, additionally, he does practices alone and sharing what he has learn to his friends even across the state.”
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Swama Martial Arts
“The staff here is great and they have such good skills when it comes to working with kids we are so glad that we found this program for my kids they are so happy learning here.”
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West Coast Martial Arts Academy
“Students are provided opportunities to develop character traits and positive social skills that will help them to be successful at school and in the community.”
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Victory MMA & Fitness
- Puppy
- Classes
- Desk
“Dean, Craig, Bryan, and Greg are all exceptional teachers along with an awesome all Women's class on Saturday and Wednesday to build confidence before jumping on the mat as a female.”
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San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
“In summary, if you're looking for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy that combines a welcoming atmosphere, friendly camaraderie, professional instructors, cleanliness, and a family-oriented environment, this is your place.”
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Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego
“The chill vibe, the friendly detailed instruction, the cleanliness, the big mat space, the large amount of World Champion Instructors/Students/Competitors, the diverse availability of classes and the lack of strong ego.”
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The Training Center
- Knowledge
- Facility
- Mats
“5 months ago with zero experience and coach Ivan, Chris, and the whole team have done such an amazing job with me I was able to compete with confidence in my first BJJ tournament after only three months of training.”
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Manna's Martial Arts
“Grand Master Manna molds the teens & adults with a strict but empowering protocol that makes any parent proud to witness what youth can accomplish when they set goals and desire to push themselves to achieve.”
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White Dragon Martial Arts
“I was intimidated at first seeing all the little kids with higher sashes, but I found comfort in the adults that are on the same journey as I am I feel so comfortable here and have so much fun!”
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North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Atmosphere
- BJJ
- Mat
“Mike is an amazing instructors that will teach you the concepts & techniques and has a great ability for breaking down the technical piece so all levels can learn successfully.”
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King Tiger Muay Thai
- Kick
- Learn
- Knowledge
“The Kru (instructor) is both a former pro Muay Thai fighter and an experienced teacher, so he knows what works in a fight and how to help students at every level of experience.”
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Miramar Martial Arts Academy (Mira Mesa)
- Respect
- Studio
- Confidence
“My daughter started almost three years ago in 2012, I followed the six months later after attending a few of my daughters classes as well as the adult classes.”
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Rebellion MMA (Muay Thai
- Self Defense
- Learn
- Son
“After realizing that, for several reasons, these places weren't exactly a good fit for myself, I had begun to research forms of martial arts that were more personalized and played upon each individual's strengths.”
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Primal Jiu Jitsu
- Black Belt
- BJJ
- Trains
“Whether you are looking to compete in tournaments or are mostly interested in self-defense, Professor Davis tailors his answers to your body type and style, so that you get the most out of training.”
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San Diego Fit
“Every time I worked with todd I left the gym feeling that I got a detailed and specific workout tailored to my goals for well being and vision for the body I wanted to build.”
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Pacific Roots Muay Thai
“While there are many gyms in San Diego that have the capability to teach Muay Thai, I have never found a gym with the perfect blend of high level coaching, a friendly environment and a healthy competiton team.”
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Sunny Dojo
- Classes
- Professor
- Adults
“I can imagine it's enough of a challenge to teach adults learning martial arts, but Professor Morgan takes it a step further with kids classes that are as fun as they are instructional.”
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