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Oakland Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Oakland, California
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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 8–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule oaklandkickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-447-9896
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:45–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“Vince is in amazing teacher who will meet you where you are at your ability, whether you're picking up gloves for the first time or training for a fight.”
“He also trained my daughter for a while and she always had so much fun and always looked forward to his class.”
“And also had some personal training which he always kept fresh by teaching new moves and always fine tuning my practice.”
“Then joined his sparring class and acquired some more skills while fully enjoying more fine tuning of learned skills.”
“Martial arts can be intimidating and frustrating when you don't get started with the right foundations - proper form, proper body positioning, proper mental expectations.”
“The information you get from Coach Vince is an unfiltered reflection of his vast knowledge across the _spectrum_ of martial arts and self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I am so honored to learn under someone so knowledgeable and passionate about martial arts (not just kickboxing, see his other classes!”
“I joined his boxing class a few months ago, and I have improved expontentially and gained confidence in that time.”
What members say
“Coach Vince does great job of instilling traditional aspects of Taekwondo into his classes, as well as tending to the present times and the youth in front of him.”
“Vince is in amazing teacher who will meet you where you are at your ability, whether you're picking up gloves for the first time or training for a fight.”
“Martial arts can be intimidating and frustrating when you don't get started with the right foundations - proper form, proper body positioning, proper mental expectations.”
“Vince is in amazing teacher who will meet you where you are at your ability, whether you're picking up gloves for the first time or training for a fight.”
“Coach Vince does great job of instilling traditional aspects of Taekwondo into his classes, as well as tending to the present times and the youth in front of him.”
“I also deal with some severe mental health issues so needless to say I was extremely anxious to go considering I'm such a wreck, but I’m so glad I did.”
From the reviews
Coach Vince is awesome! I've been working with him for a few years now and still have so much fun and feel like I get a great work out after each session. Even though I'm not an experienced kick boxer he's always very patient and has taught me many skills.
I’ve always had a blast training with Vince! He coached us during Striking Class at the Gym fine tuning everyone’s strikes which I truly appreciated! Then joined his sparring class and acquired some more skills while fully enjoying more fine tuning of learned skills.
I’ve been training with Vince for about 8 years. He is truly passionate about martial arts and that shows through his dedication and devotion to the practice and his students. When I first joined I was self conscious whether a short overweight woman could do it. He made me feel comfortable and welcome in the classes.
Vince is in amazing teacher who will meet you where you are at your ability, whether you're picking up gloves for the first time or training for a fight. Vince breaks down key skills in close detail and works with students on an individual level where they need to improve.
New to muay thai? Start at Oakland Kickboxing
Oakland Kickboxing comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Oakland Kickboxing
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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