Rise Kickboxing and Fitness was opened in August of 2022 by former Sacramento based MMA fighter, Brieta Carpenter, and BJJ black belt and academy owner, Julio Veliz. The original goal was to teach fighting influenced kickboxing technique to anyone who wanted to learn, minus the typical fight gym environment. Our belief was that martial arts should be accessible to everyone, and we wanted to foster an environment that was inviting and encouraging. Nowadays, while we maintain the same core values, Rise has grown to offer more programs – including competition training, kids kickboxing, and weight lifting classes. Our gym is here for everyone from beginners, to fitness junkies, to fighters.