Your K1 gym is in Viladecans, 8 min from Sant Boi
Team Calderón instructors and Catalan selection in K1. Knee striking technique, explosive power training. Viladecans is where serious training happens in Baix Llobregat.
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Why 200+ students train K1 at Ryutai (many from Sant Boi)
Más de 200 alumnos eligen Ryutai Viladecans cada semana. Aquí está el por qué.
K1 specialists with national competition experience
You won't find K1 specialization in Sant Boi. Ryutai Viladecans has Team Calderón instructors who master Japanese-style kickboxing at real competitive level. Our trainers don't just explain techniques: they've applied them under pressure in professional rings and are part of the Catalan K1 selection. K1 is not the same as traditional Kick Boxing. K1 adds more powerful knee techniques, explosive hip rotations, and complex combinations that require a specialized instructor. In generic gyms, K1 classes are superficial variations of Boxing. Every detail matters: knee entry from clinch, explosive rotation from the core, timing to execute high kicks without losing balance, specific defense against knee techniques. Our instructors correct this in every class because they have real competitive experience. Many Sant Boi students who tried K1 elsewhere confirm it: "Here you learn real K1. Other places barely differentiated K1 from Kick Boxing" (Pablo S., student since 2023).
First-rate facilities with bags designed for knee technique
Ryutai I (C/ Miguel Hernández, 22, Viladecans) is specifically designed for intense striking sports. This is where our K1 specialists train, both those looking to compete and those training for fitness. Professional K1 equipment: Everlast heavy bags 40kg, 50kg and 60kg ideal for absorbing knee techniques, focus mitts specialized in K1 combinations, body shields for safe knee sparring, adjustable Thai pads, shock-absorbing tatami, ample space for rotations. All this matters because K1 demands another level of physical preparation. Knees generate different muscular impact than just kicks. Bags must be resistant. Space must allow explosive turns. Plus: Free parking at the door, complete changing rooms with showers, extended hours (7:00-22:00 Mon-Fri, 9:00-14:00 Saturdays).
Community of serious practitioners: over 200 students
K1 requires serious training partners. It's not a sport where you can train alone on machines. You need controlled sparring, live technical correction, and people at your level to improve. Ryutai has a community of 200+ students with a strong core of K1 practitioners. We have everyone from complete beginners to competitors preparing official bouts. Everyone trains together adapted to their level. Instructors distribute groups by experience. Veterans help newcomers. If you start with no K1 experience, in 3-4 months you'll be doing light sparring. In 6 months, advanced technique. In 1 year, considering amateur competition. Many from Sant Boi choose to come because the quality of training partners elevates your level. Several Sant Boi students carpool on Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays to K1 classes.
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Historias reales de personas que entrenan en Ryutai
I've been training K1 from Sant Boi three times a week for two years. I tried another gym before, but when I switched to Ryutai I immediately saw the difference: they teach real K1 here, not Kick Boxing with knees added. Instructors correct every detail, from hip rotation to knee timing. Now I'm considering competing. The 8-minute drive is worth every cent.
I started K1 a year ago with no prior experience, just because I saw videos and thought it was incredible. At first I was afraid of not being up to par, but at Ryutai the atmosphere is super welcoming. Instructors adapt exercises to your level. I've improved so much in technique and fitness. Now I do controlled sparring. The 8-minute commute is nothing compared to the level you receive.
I'm an amateur K1 competitor. I train at Ryutai because the preparation level has no comparison with what's available in Sant Boi. Trainers understand international competition rules, know which techniques work in the ring. My sparring progress has been exponential. Every kilometer is worth it.
Frequently asked questions about K1 from Sant Boi
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K1 is Japanese-style kickboxing that allows powerful knee strikes. Traditional Kick Boxing is only punches and kicks. In K1, the knee is a primary weapon: entry from clinch, flying knee, explosive hip rotations. Ryutai has K1 specialized instructors with real competitive experience.
Absolutely. It's only 8 minutes via C-245. Benefits: (1) Specialist Team Calderón instructors, (2) Facilities designed for knee technique, (3) Community of 200+ students, (4) Free parking, hours 7:00-22:00, (5) First class free. Many students carpool from Sant Boi.
8 minutes by car via C-245 toward Viladecans, exit Av. Sant Jordi. Free parking at the door (C/ Miguel Hernández, 22). By public transport: lines L46 and L95 connect Sant Boi-Viladecans in 25 minutes. Flexible schedules: classes at 7:00, 9:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 (Mon-Fri) + Saturdays 9:00-14:00.
No. We have specific classes for beginners. Instructors teach you from scratch: basic stance, defense, simple combinations, progressive knee techniques. In 2-3 months you'll be comfortable. In 6 months, advanced technique. Many Sant Boi students started as complete beginners.
Yes, but controlled and adapted to your level. Classes start with warm-up, fundamental technique, bag combinations, pad work. As you progress, you participate in light sparring. Instructors supervise everything to prevent injuries. Sparring teaches you realism and control.
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