Bay Area/ San Jose/ Health & Lifestyle
Published on May 23, 2019
San Jose's top 5 kickboxing spotsCondition and Competition Kickboxing. | Photo: Reid R./Yelp

In search of a new favorite kickboxing spot?

Hoodline found the top kickboxing gyms around San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you want to get a good kickboxing session in. 

1. Condition and Competition Kickboxing

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Topping the list is Condition and Competition Kickboxing. Located at 1754 Junction Ave. in North San Jose, the gym is the highest-rated place for kickboxing in San Jose, boasting five stars out of 250 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Huda H. said, "Everyone is so welcoming and the coaches foster such a supportive environment where everyone feels like they can participate at their own pace but still feel challenged."

2. Smash Gyms 

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Next up is East San Jose's Smash Gyms, situated at 2268 Quimby Rd., Suite C. With five stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp, the boot camp, kickboxing and Brazilian jiujitsu spot has proven to be a local favorite.

All fitness experiences are welcome at Smash Gyms, and the gym offers classes for women, men and children. 

3. GloGlo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Kickboxing & Functional Fitness

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GloGlo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Kickboxing & Functional Fitness, located at 95 Phelan Ave., Suite 3, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the kickboxing and Brazilian jiujitsu spot five stars out of 50 reviews.

Ian B. wrote, "I came back to martial arts pretty out of shape and have found the training environment welcoming and friendly yet still very high level in terms of the knowledge." 

4. 9Round

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9Round, a personal training, kickboxing and cardio class spot in North Valley, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 34 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1088 E. Brokaw Road, Suite 20, to try it out for yourself.

The gym specializes in 30-minute full-body workouts that include different stations. 

5. American Kickboxing Academy

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Over in Santa Teresa, check out American Kickboxing Academy, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp. You can find the kickboxing, muay thai and Brazilian jiujitsu spot at 7012 Realm Drive. 

American Kickboxing Academy was founded and is still run by World Champion Kickboxer Javier Mendez. 

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