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501 BJJ & Kickboxing (501 Martial Arts)
5 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Conway, Arkansas
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 501bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–1:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My 12 year old daughter has been attending the kids Brazilian Jujitsu classes for almost 3years and absolutely loves it.”
“Whether you’re a beginner, young or old, or you are highly advanced and looking to continue leveling up… this is the gym you need to be in, and the mat you need to be on.”
“She is now a Gery/black belt, competes in Jui-jitsu tournaments, is a part of the kids leadership team & has gained so much knowledge & confidence.”
Other martial arts here
“They also regularly give the opportunity to train and learn from world class Jiu Jitsu practitioners, world champion kickboxers, and UFC fighters.”
“They are incredibly inclusive and a safe environment for women wanting to learn about martial arts and self defense!”
What members say
“An incredibly welcoming and kind environment with very knowledgeable instructors.”
“Whether you’re a beginner, young or old, or you are highly advanced and looking to continue leveling up… this is the gym you need to be in, and the mat you need to be on.”
“When we moved back to the Conway area my children started going to the gym. We all love this gym.”
“She is now a Gery/black belt, competes in Jui-jitsu tournaments, is a part of the kids leadership team & has gained so much knowledge & confidence.”
“They are incredibly inclusive and a safe environment for women wanting to learn about martial arts and self defense!”
“It is a community driven by high moral standards, unwavering respect for your elders, peers and opponents, and deep confidence within every individual student.”
From the reviews
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 gym you need to be in, and the mat you need to be on.
I first started going to this gym many many years ago but moved away for a while. When we moved back to the Conway area my children started going to the gym. We all love this gym. Everyone feels like family. All of the instructors are helpful and truly care about the kids/students.
Amazing community of people. The owners ask us about our kids and how they’re doing. They are constantly encouraging them and us. The skill at the gym is extremely high level. The instructors have a collective experience of 69+ years! Our kids love training here.
I highly recommend 501 Martial Arts in Conway! My son has been attending for almost 2 years and loves it! The coaches are very good with the kids in building confidence and reaching personal goals. Whether it’s fitness, learning self defense or wanting to compete in martial arts, this gym does it all!
New to kickboxing? Start at 501 BJJ & Kickboxing (501 Martial Arts)
501 BJJ & Kickboxing (501 Martial Arts) comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels 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 gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at 501 BJJ & Kickboxing (501 Martial Arts)
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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