Santa Barbara’s Kickboxing School
Master your mind and body
We teach all ages and experience levels,
with a science-based approach to everything we do.
What our community is saying
A program for everyone
Ages 6 to 12
Kids
The tools to become a confident, respectful athlete, in a fun and safe place you can trust.
Kids program ›
Ages 13 and up
Kickboxing
Fundamentals & Fitness: learn the basics of striking while building strength through a full range of motion, with no contact.
Intermediate adds the practical application of striking with a partner through sparring drills.
Competition
Warrior Soul Combat Team
For our most experienced athletes. Once you’re comfortable with Intermediate sparring drills, request to join our team.
Combat Team ›
1:1 sessions
Private Training
One-on-one, in the gym or at your home.
Private training ›One system, built from what works
We teach one kickboxing system, drawn from lineages of great coaches across various martial arts and athletics.
Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless, add what is uniquely your own.
Bruce Lee
What happens at your first class
Book your spot online and arrive 15 minutes early, and a coach will meet you for a brief orientation. Your first class runs like every other class:
- Dynamic warm-up. Exercises that activate your mind and body for the work ahead.
- Focus of the day. The next step in your progression, taught and drilled with your coach.
- Peak intensity. The work builds into higher-intensity rounds, so you finish strong.
- Cool-down flow. A slower flow that brings your heart rate down so you leave feeling grounded.
Our coaches
Albert Carrasco III
- Coaching athletes of all levels since 2019
- Mentoring youth in our communities since 2013
- Marine Corps Veteran, Light Armored Reconnaissance (Infantry)
- UC Santa Barbara graduate
- FitOps Foundation graduate
- Lifelong athlete across many disciplines
- Multi-instrumentalist musician, visionary, and graphic artist
When and where we train
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Fundamentals & Fitness | Combat Team + Intermediate | Fundamentals & Fitness | Combat Team + Intermediate | All LevelsCombat Team Sparring | – | Closed |
| 12–2 PM | Open gym | Open gym | Open gym | Open gym | Open gym | Open gym | |
| 4:00 PM | Kids FUNdamentals | Little Warriors | Kids FUNdamentals | Little Warriors | – | – | |
| 6:00 PM | Fundamentals & Fitness | Combat Team + Intermediate | Fundamentals & Fitness | Combat Team + Intermediate | All LevelsCombat Team Sparring | – |
- Friday’s All Levels class is open to Fundamentals & Fitness and Intermediate members.
- At 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM Friday, the Combat Team spars on its own side of the mat.
- Private sessions are available between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, booked at least 48 hours ahead.
- Address529 E Gutierrez St, Ste B
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 - Look forThe white building with glass doors on the corner of Gutierrez and Salsipuedes. We share it with Evolution Fitness, Restore Lounge, and SLTWTR.
- Phone(820) 837-6019
- ParkingA few spots in the building’s lot. If they’re full, there’s usually plenty of street parking around the block.
FAQ
Do I need any experience?
No. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Is it safe?
Yes. Beginner classes have no contact, so you can focus on technique and athletic performance.
What age can my child start?
Ages 6 to 12 in the kids program. Teens 13 and up may train in the adult classes with parent permission. No experience is required.
Will kickboxing make my child aggressive?
No. We don’t teach kids raw aggression or create bullies. Our system is built on athletic development and confidence in their own bodies, and every drill teaches kids to control their power.
Which kids class is right for my child?
- Every kid starts in FUNdamentals (Mon/Wed): fundamental movement and striking, with no contact.
- Little Warriors (Tue/Thu) adds supervised sparring drills, with gear.
Think your child is ready for sparring drills? Talk to a coach and we’ll evaluate on a case-by-case basis.
What should I bring?
Water and comfortable clothes you can move in through a full range of motion. Bring gloves if you have them. If not, we have loaners, and we can order you a pair if you decide to stay. Most of all, come ready to learn and train hard.
What does the first class cost?
$25, and it applies toward your membership or class pack if you choose to continue training. See plans
Do I have to compete?
No. Most of our athletes train to stay fit and build a fundamentally strong martial arts practice. Competition on the Combat Team is optional too. You may join the Combat Team as a dedicated training partner who helps competitors get ready for their fights.
How do I move up?
Most people start in Fundamentals & Fitness. When you feel ready for sparring drills, you may request to move up to Intermediate. From there, you may request to join the Combat Team. If you’ve trained before, talk to a coach about where to start.
Come train with us
Your first class is $25, and it applies toward your membership or class pack if you choose to continue training.
Book your first classTalk to a coach first
Pick a time for a 20-minute call, and a coach will call you. You’ll get a calendar invite so it’s on your schedule.
Book a 20-minute callRather call now? (820) 837-6019