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GIGAKICK Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Costa Mesa, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students 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 Karate classes (ages 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gigakick.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 919-7197
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have two kids and have been searching for quality karate classes in the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach area for quite a while.”
“Everyone here is friendly, welcoming, and supportive, making it a great environment for beginners and experienced athletes alike.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter had an interest in karate and kickboxing, but I didn't know where to go that would be a true community, solid for kids, and have real leaders she could look up to.”
“After moving from LA to Orange County less than a month ago, I honestly thought I'd have to make long drives back to Glendale just to keep up with quality MMA training.”
What students say
“Giga Chikadze is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable coaches I have ever met.”
“She helped me understand the structure of the program, answered all my questions, and made the entire onboarding process smooth and welcoming.”
“She helped me understand the structure of the program, answered all my questions, and made the entire onboarding process smooth and welcoming.”
“Very detailed explanation for athletes new to the sport but also for more advanced fighters.”
“Great gym, great atmosphere, high level coaches… great knowledge for professional fighter, but also good for beginners!”
From the reviews
Gigakick has been an absolute game changer for me. After moving from LA to Orange County less than a month ago, I honestly thought I'd have to make long drives back to Glendale just to keep up with quality MMA training.
I have two kids and have been searching for quality karate classes in the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach area for quite a while. We’ve tried a few places before, but I really wanted to upgrade the level of karate for my kids. I’m thrilled that GigaKick is now here!
I brought my daughter to GigaKick, so so so happy they joined our special neighborhood in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa. My daughter had an interest in karate and kickboxing, but I didn't know where to go that would be a true community, solid for kids, and have real leaders she could look up to.
Hands down the best place to learn and train MMA, kickboxing, and karate! The gym is run by top professionals who truly know their craft, and the facility is always incredibly clean. Everyone here is friendly, welcoming, and supportive, making it a great environment for beginners and experienced athletes alike.
New to Karate? Start at GIGAKICK Martial Arts
GIGAKICK Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages 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 dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at GIGAKICK Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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