Minorsan Self-Defense & Fitness
“I have a bum knee and they show me different ways to do the exercises so I don't injure myself.”
Best Kickboxing Classes near Santa Cruz, CA
3 of these gyms are based in Santa Cruz; the others serve Santa Cruz from towns including Los Gatos (18 mi), Scotts Valley (5 mi) and Capitola (4 mi).
all 10 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Studio Kicks Training Center
“As a parent, I love seeing kids learn self discipline and cooperation as well as having fun!”
Westside Fitboxing
“I went to my first ever boxing class here and it was super fun + a great workout!!”
West Side Aerobics & Martial
Allied MMA
“I also feel that Krista's strength and conditioning classes are a wonderful addition to becoming stronger and more agile to be able to box better.”
Kaijin MMA
“Kaijin is the nicest group of highly skilled grappling art practitioners and coaches.”
The 10 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 10 gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 871 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "community", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 9 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 5 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?
9 of the 10 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.
Lightspeed Martial Arts Academy
“Lightspeed has helped my son with his confidence, attention and over all improvement in school.”
Lone Wolf Kenpo Academy
“The professor and sifu are great!”
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All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Academy
“It has helped my son build discipline, confidence, and respect while staying active, and the flexible class schedule makes it easy to fit lessons into our routine.”
Xtreme Martial Arts and Fitness Center
“The vibe is always positive and welcoming, and Payam is a warm, motivating instructor who knows how to push you without ever making it feel overwhelming.”
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