Carlsbad Kickboxing Club

Amazing place! Great fun atmosphere with real training and qualified Muay Thai Instructors

My son attended the Muey Tai class for a couple months here. Rolando was a great teacher and made Brandon feel welcomed. The only issue I have is once my son decided Muey Tai wasn’t for him the club made it impossible to cancel the contract and to this day 3 months later they are still charging my credit card on file. I left voicemails, my husband stopped by the gym and spoke to someone, and yet they still charge my card. My advice is to pay as you go but NEVER GIVE THEM YOUR CARD INFORMATION. like I said my son hasn’t attended a class in 3 months yet they feel I owe them? Yikes poor business ethics.

Do not call this place to inquire about anything. They take your number off of caller ID and text and call you constantly. Nobody likes that… cmon.

This place is fantastic. Not only does it provide with professional level training it also has its own fight team that fights in world championships. Unlike the other «soccer mom» gyms around, this place is no joke. The best in the north county area.

Great Muay Thai, boxing classes, and jiu-​jitsu classes. Instructors are serious about teaching their students, and everyone’s willing to help.

Excellent facility. Trainers are on point, providing quality coaching with a focus on technique. The other members are super friendly, making me feel comfortable and not intimated at all. Highly recommend for an amazing work out!

The best thing about the training here (from my perspective) is the diversity of experience and specialties that the instructors bring to the table. My background is in Enshin Karate, so I’m way out of my comfort zone when it comes to wrestling, jiu jitsu, and boxing/​face punch styles of martial arts. Despite my lack of experience, I’ve found the classes here to be challenging but safe, with instructors who care about their students and want them to grow their skills in the right environment (not just be punching bags for the more experienced guys). Overall I really love and appreciate the spirit of the gym and the instructors here.
I’ve been coming here about once a week for the past few months. The new ownership here is a positive change and convinced me to sign up after a false start with the prior guys that ran the gym here. Most of the original coaches stayed here and I get the feeling that they have more structure now and more authority to make decisions to grow the gym, including new class offerings (Judo with Jake), attending and hosting competitions, and just generally making the gym a more well known place where people are engaged and excited to be there.
If there’s one point of caution I would add to my review, it’s that because of the change in ownership, and although many things are getting improved, the downside is that certain things (like the class schedule) have changed a few times since I started. So for example a jiu jitsu class that I was going to in the evenings when I first signed up is now currently being offered at an earlier time now that doesn’t fit my schedule. The rationale behind it makes sense– it wasn’t an arbitrary move– they have a new instructor with a formal background in Jiu Jitsu, and student demand seems to fit the earlier time better. However if you’re thinking of joining you should be aware that this gym is in growth mode and therefore some things may change in the near term– mostly for the better I believe.

This could be the place you have been looking for… off the beaten path yet not too far in a quiet corner of Carlsbad just off the freeway. It lends itself to very constructive one on one training with the trainer’s. whom are passionate and very well experienced with fights under their belt and authentic Thai kick boxing knowledge. I enjoy the upbeat atmosphere of teamwork and their playlist is well chosen! Also the diverse age group is a plus. If you are searching for a gym to call home, consider checking out a class from here.

Was travelling through the states and took a drop in Muay Thai class with Rolando. Was a great experience, Rolando had a strong focus on my technical skills and I feel a subseuqent improvement in my technique. Great facility and very friendly and welcoming staff. Definitely will be back for more when I’m in the area

Training at CKC is a privilege not often found when searching for a gym in the Martial Arts. CKC clearly provides trainers who are professional athletes and passionate about what they are doing. So far I have been training with CKC for a month now. From day one, the staff have been welcoming and incredibly friendly. I was quite nervous when I first began training Muay Thai, but I was made to feel comfortable and in safe hands. Since then, I have taken a Ji Jitsu and Boxing class, both of which I enjoyed immensley. The facility provides an amazing atmosphere, with a constant stream of house beats which always get me pumped. Loving my decision to join up at CKC!

Great Environment and Great Trainers! I have learn more here in my first month than at my old gym in 3 years.

If your looking for a great gym to train, get in shape, and fine tune/​develop your martial arts skills– this place is for you. Full range of skill levels in class
Saturday’s 11 – 12 is sparring with beginners and pros.
Rolando & Jake are both great teachers and martial artist.

This place may seem intimidating at first (it was to me) but once you take a few of the classes, you’ll learn that it’s all to benefit you. The staff are great here and the place is clean and the prices are very reasonable.
AJ is an awesome help and he’s very friendly. The best part is, you don’t have to be a professional boxer to take these classes. Also, there’s even kids classes, so it’s definitely worth checking out.
It’s summer time, time to get fit!

Solid facility and a good atmosphere for learning techniques. I worked out with Alex who was very knowledgeable. The workout was great and the price is pretty great if you plan to make use of all the classes.

This place is awesome. Brian and AJ are great trainers who give you good attention and care when training. I used to do a lot of the morning classes and they were great because there weren’t packed and I got a lot of good one-​on-​one teaching which helped me progress faster. Unfortunately I sustained a few injuries that kept me from training. My injuries were not related to my training there, I got into a motorcycle accident.
The wrestling classes are pretty intense, as well as the kick boxing classes, but they’re a lot of fun. I actually miss AJ’s singing too, call me crazy…

I’ve trained at quite a few gyms in CA including some of the more famous ones (AKA) and Blackline is by far the best. Alex, the Muay Thai coach, puts serious thought and heart into each class. He remembers all of his students names and tailors each class to the requests I make. The owners are great humble guys and they are redoing the entire gym. Every week this place gets better. I’m a financial analyst and this is by far the best bang for your buck.

A+++
Great place to train! Outstanding instruction in Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and fitness training. The schedule is packed with opportunities to train throughout the day regardless of what your schedule is like. Everyone there is extremely helpful no matter your skill level. The management here are always looking for ways to improve the gym for the sake of the students wether it be the schedule, the new mats they just purchased, or hosting seminars. The best part of all is that the monthly tuition is extremely affordable compared with other gyms that offer a lot less. Where else will you find MMA veterans from the UFC and Bellator, a 5^th degree BJJ black belt, kettle bell training, and excellent kickboxing instruction for men and women all under one roof?

I’ve been a martial artist since age 11. I have trained with many top notch MMA gyms. If you want the best combination of a family atmosphere yet top notch training this is the place. My first class was with a UFC pro in Jason Lambert, who for being an MMA pioneer and star is as humble and encouraging as can be. The owner Jeff’s techniques were things I had never seen in all my years of kickboxing; and his approach to BJJ is systematic and cogent (unlike almost everywhere else). Roy Harris is literally a Jedi master of BJJ and Brian is an incredible teacher; I can go on and on… Alex, AJ
Stop here. If you’re in North County and serious about martial arts this is your place.

Is this the perfect gym? I’ve tried way too many gyms and personal trainers but I never REALLY enjoyed working out until I came here – I actually miss training on the days I can’t come in. The classes are fun and the employees are knowledgeable and friendly. The members are a great balance of men/​women from different age groups and everyone I’ve met is nice. If they served booze, I would probably hang out all night. Once I committed to the strength and conditioning classes, I lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks and gained much more energy. Even though I live 30 miles away, I work out here because it’s close to my job – I wish there was another location in San Diego!

This gym is definitely something I can call home. The friendliness of the coaches and the members there is great and makes me excited to go there everyday. The jujitsu, kickboxing and conditioning programs are one of a kind and the coaches definitely take their time to help you learn the correct techniques. On top of that its cool to see UFC fighters come in every now and then. Last month Chris Leben came. Not to mention Pro Bellator Fighter AJ Matthews is a coach there all the time! Plus, i hear they have a mean kids program and the kids just love to come in all the time! Like I said one of a kind gym!

UPDATE: This location is no longer Blackline.
Is this the perfect gym? I’ve tried way too many gyms and personal trainers but I never REALLY enjoyed working out until I came here – I actually miss training on the days I can’t come in. The classes are fun and the employees are knowledgeable and friendly. The members are a great balance of men/​women from different age groups and everyone I’ve met is nice. If they served booze, I would probably hang out all night. Once I committed to the strength and conditioning classes, I lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks and gained much more energy. Even though I live 30 miles away, I work out here because it’s close to my job – I wish there was another location in San Diego!

Great gym, great atmosphere and even better people. This place makes you feel like family as you get fit and have fun doing it. All the coaches and trainers truly take interest in making you better and helping you accomplish all your goals.

I’ve trained at a few places in north county but stuck with Blackline because they offer everything under one roof and its a great group of guys running the place. I’ve been taking core conditioning, jiu jitsu and muay thai classes, but there is also a wrestling class on the weekends that I want to start taking.
The core conditioning class is similar to a cross fit program and will get you in shape very quickly. The jitsu is mostly no gi, which I prefer, and has a good mix of technique and open mat. The muay thai is taught by AJ Mathews who currently fights with Bellator. Occasionally you’ll see some UFC /​Bellator fighters stop by and train as well.
Blackline has a good team atmosphere, beginner friendly, but also plenty of high level guys there to step your game up.

kickboxing class and bootcamp every Saturday at the beach (only $ 5) has been amazing! Great staff and trainers! Check it out!

Awesome gym, with great coaches. Fitness, MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, etc.

Blackline Training Center… Honestly, the best gym in SD… The trainers and other people training at blackline make EVERYONE feel welcome and included. All of them are well versed in their craft and more than willing to help anyone willing to put in the effort. I reccomend this gym to anyone looking to get in shape, learn about mixed martial arts, or go through the ins and outs of fighting amature or professionally. Men, Women, and Children are all included, and pushed to do their very best!