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Silva Martial Arts
“We are happy to belong to the Silva Martial Arts family, The instructors are very friendly, knowledgeable and proficient in their art and we believe this is the best thing we have done for our boy.”
Best Kickboxing Classes near Santa Cruz, CA
3 of these gyms are based in Santa Cruz; the others serve Santa Cruz from towns including San Jose (25 mi), Santa Clara (27 mi) and Los Gatos (18 mi).
19 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Minorsan Self-Defense & Fitness
- Learning
- Energy
- Feel
“I've been taking classes at Minorsan Self Defense and Fitness for over a year now, and I am so grateful for what Clara and the other instructors have done for my life.”
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Kimoo Martial Arts
- Hapkido
- Skills
- Discipline
“Having a Ph D in Oriental Medicine, he is able to teach the pressure points and inner knowledge of Hapkido needed, combining the techniques with knowledge of health, as it was taught in the past.”
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Santa Clara Kenpo Academy
- Train
“Training space is always clean and has a positive vibe, instructors are patient and firm with many years of experience in teaching and well as their own continuous training.”
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Studio Kicks Training Center
“Great studio with attentive instructors and a nice community atmosphere.”
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Muay Thai Academy
“No Bro-Culture here, everyone treats each other with respect and dignity.”
The 24 gyms listed for Santa Cruz, 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: Santa Cruz, CA
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,205 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (91%) and value (87%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "community". 18 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 10 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 Santa Cruz hold a high review score?
21 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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Freefall MMA
“Mike is an incredible professor who is dedicated to sharing his wisdom and technique with others in a way that we can understand.”
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West Side Aerobics & Martial
“An excellent studio on the Westside of Santa Cruz offering a wide array of fitness and martia arts classes.”
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Allied MMA
- Energy
- Confidence
- Boxing
“He was very friendly, courteous, and explained in detail what the membership includes, expectations regarding classes, dress code, types of gear to wear for different classes and purposes, and more.”
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Kaijin Martial Arts
- Confidence
- Class
- Train
“Loved this place george really is a great boxing teacher had me work on everything and even stuff i was good at he still had me work on it to perfect it really chill and laid back dude made u feel welcomed only went here for a bout a month or so bec...”
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Lightspeed Martial Arts Academy
- Studio
- Parents
- Adults
“I've been training at Light Speed Martial Arts Academy (formerly Scotts Valley Tae Kwon Do Academy) for over 13 years, with many talented and committed instructors.”
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Lone Wolf Kenpo Academy
“That is all that matters.”
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All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Studio
“My son has been going to All Pro Taekwondo for a few years and it has become a big positive part of who he is and helped him greatly with discipline, and mental and physical wellness.”
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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
“My grandchildren, a male 8 years old and a female 6 years old are learning so many self defense skills as well as learning discipline and how to focus in general.”
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TG Taekwondo
“Every teacher is very good, patient and responsible.”
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Fightcraft
“Josh and the Fightcraft team have done a great job of having group classes and 1:1 training where you get an awesome workout and learn MMA fundamentals.”
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American Kickboxing Academy
“Have only been going one day to one class absolutely loved it great workout really fun bought the day pass immediately after bought a membership I have tried other martial arts gyms but AKA is awesome 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested in get...”
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Xtreme Martial Arts and Fitness Center
- Shape
- Working Out
- Classes
“The coaches— who have all trained/fought professionally themselves— take the time to get to know each student on an individual level and understand our goals— even in a group setting— and push us to reach them.”
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Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Belts
- Atmosphere
- Learn
“I am 49 years young, I walked in to the Glo Glo academy weighing well over 325lbs , I have been in sports and martial arts at a young age but I had not worked out in over 20 years , A friend recommeded a good diet and BJJ, I sent a few emails and t...”
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Legendz Boxing Club
- Technique
- Respect
- Coach
“Shout out to Coach X man one of the best trainers in the bay thanks to his help I've gain so much knowledge and experience about the sport of boxing and know what it takes to be a good boxer shout out to him!”
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Korean Martial Arts Academy Salinas (Kmaa)
- Attention
- Confidence
- Understanding
“Last but not least, Master Harold does his best to help all children of different levels reach their own achievements through detailed individual feedback.”
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United Academy of Martial Arts
- Karate
- Values
- Studio
“There was one closer to our house and we all connected really well with the instructor however the sales person was extremely pushy and that put me off.”
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Heroes Martial Arts
- BJJ
- Mats
- Learn
“What is wonderful as well, I believe Gumby is one of the first people to really develop a fundamentals curriculum that continuously rotates allowing beginners to jump in whenever.”
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Exceed Martial Arts Center
- Tradition
- Sport
“His knowledge of traditional taekwondo techniques and values in addition to insightful knowledge on other martial arts results in a comprehensive learning experience for those interested in martial arts generally, in competing, or simply in indulging...”
Kickboxing Training Services in Santa Cruz, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$77
Maximum cost
$435
National Average
$196
Avg Per Hour Rates
$33
$153
$299
Fair price range is based on 347 cost profiles
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