FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

YES! Anyone can train at AKA. You don't have to be a professional or aspiring fighter. We pride ourselves on teaching any experience level from the first day beginner to those that want to compete.

We offer a free trial day for classes on our regular schedule, with the exception of sparring. You are able to take multiple classes during your trial day and use the facility during normal business hours.You must be a local permanent resident of Santa Clara County to take advantage of the free trial day, otherwise you can opt for the daily drop in fee of $25. You must provide your own personal equipment, boxing gloves, handwraps, shinguards for striking classes. Please call us at 408-225-9000 to schedule a free trial day. You must reserve a space in advance for a trial class. If you are under 18 you will need a parent to come in to sign a liability waiver before you are able to participate in a class.

We ask that you send us an email directly at info@americankickboxingacademy.com or call us at 408-225-9000 to reserve a class. Do not show up expecting to take a free trial class without a reservation. If you are under 18 you will need to bring a parent or guardian to sign a waiver form. We offer free trials to new clients who are permament local residents. If you are from outside the area, you are welcome to purchase a day pass for $25.

We ask that you provide your own equipment for the kickboxing/MMA classes for general health reasons. We do not cannot provide loaner personal equipment and do not have equipment for rent. Dress in comfortable workout attire (tshirt & shorts or workout pants) and bring your own towel. Classes are taught barefoot unless you have boxing/wrestling shoes.

Since we offer both GI and NO GI Jiu Jitsu classes, we ask that you dress apprpriately for each class. The GI classes require a GI (with the exception of your free trial day). We do not have an official "GI dress code" and allow any belt level to wear any color GI. For NO GI classes we ask that you wear a rashguard or tight fitting shirt with MMA style shorts (no pockets, zippers or button) or compression pants.

We offer classes for children starting at age 5 for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and age 6 for our Kickboxing/MMA program. . We suggest that all children attend a free trial class to make sure they enjoy the class(es) as well as making sure they are ready for instructor lead classes. Please give us a call at 408 225 9000 if you would like to schedule a trial class for your child.

You can sign up in person at AKA or online. To sign up online, click the sign up now button and select the program and payment option you would like.

Yes, you can put your membership on hold if you get injured (with a doctor's note) or have extenuating circumstances that require you not to be able to train. You will need to inform us as immediately following the injury and in advance of anything else.

If you have committed to a recurring Month to month memberships for the discounted rate, you can cancel by email, phone, in person or through your mindbody fitness account.