The best kickboxing gyms in Arkansas
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 2,282 reviews of Arkansas gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real kickboxing gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Inferno Martial Arts, BJJ & Kickboxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 394 reviews · Bentonville, AR
“We started my son at Inferno in the Ninjas class about 3 months ago after he had been struggling with his focus and self-esteem. He has now completed one belt testing and worked hi…” — Ashley
#2 Toe2Toe Martial Arts & Self Defense Training
5 ★★★★★ 178 reviews · Conway, AR
“My daughter absolutely loves Toe2Toe Martial Arts! Sensei Joel is incredible. He has so much patience with the kids and really knows how to meet each child where they are. You can …” — Ashley
#3 501 BJJ & Kickboxing (501 Martial Arts)
5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews · Conway, AR
“501 Martial Arts is the most amazing gym you can possibly find. Whether you’re a beginner, young or old, or you are highly advanced and looking to continue leveling up… this is the…” — Taylor
#4 Força Martial Arts & Fitness- Russellville
5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews · Russellville, AR
“Great gym. The staff and members are all welcoming and helpful to new people. The large variety of classes give you something to do no matter what your interests are. In my 7 month…” — Chop
#5 Westside Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 101 reviews · Little Rock, AR
“Westside MMA is THE best place to train in Central Arkansas, if not the entire south. Yes, I said it. You will not find a better place that has everything you could ask for in a ma…” — Sam
#6 Danny Dring's Living Defense Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 101 reviews · Sherwood, AR
“If you’re looking to try mixed Martial Arts arts for yourself or your children look no further LDMA is the place!! The coaches are super awesome and very efficient in what they’re …” — Jay
#7 9Round Kickboxing Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 122 reviews · Bentonville, AR
Boxing-inspired gym offering energetic 30-minute workouts and personal trainers.
“Our experience at 9Round has been so much better than we ever expected. My wife and I started going to 9Round in 2014 and I can honestly say, this is the only work out program or g…” — David
#8 Revolution Mixed Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews · Benton, AR
“I’ve been training since 2020. I started with the kickboxing class to try to shake up my workout and revamp my weight loss while Gaining mobility. I soon started jujitsu and got ho…” — Anthony
#9 zenstudio fitness | Little Rock | cycle • sculpt • stretch |
4.9 ★★★★★ 78 reviews · Little Rock, AR
Group fitness studio specializing in indoor cycling, yoga, barre, and kickboxing.
“The thought of group fitness classes used to really intimidate me. That all changed once I started coming to Zen. This place has challenged me in so many ways and helped me achieve…” — Alexandria
#10 Texarkana Combat Sports
5 ★★★★★ 70 reviews · Texarkana, AR
“Jiu jitsu is the hardest and most rewarding experience I have ever undertaken. I would not train anywhere else. Craig is an awesome instructor and teaches new techniques in a way e…” — Cody