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ABQ Kickboxing & Kali Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule coachrayyee.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (505) 265-5922
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Judgement-free, and lots of women in the kickboxing classes so I felt very comfortable and everyone was really supportive and respectful.”
“My 9 year old daughter really needed some physical activity and to build some confidence so we decided to try the kids class out.”
“All the students are very welcoming and the coaches bring you right into the fold, showing beginners how to wrap their hands and introducing them to the group.”
“This is a great place to come and workout- kickboxing, boxing, strength and conditioning, etc.”
“I've been taking private lessons here with Coach Yee for a couple of years now and would highly recommend it.”
“This is a great place to come and workout- kickboxing, boxing, strength and conditioning, etc.”
Other martial arts here
“This is a great place to come and workout- kickboxing, boxing, strength and conditioning, etc.”
“Having no experience to speak of with MMA, coach Yee and coach Luttrell assured me that I was well within my element.”
“Schedule is on point, and with great variety of classes to pick from for my self defense/combat training goals.”
What members say
“What I have experienced is world class instruction from some of the most decorated martial artists in New Mexico.”
“All the students are very welcoming and the coaches bring you right into the fold, showing beginners how to wrap their hands and introducing them to the group.”
“They really take the time to show them technique and they get a great workout at the same time.”
“The people that attend classes have been welcoming and supportive and I have had a fantastic time and killer workouts every time I attend.”
“I have and will continue to recommend this place to anyone looking for a good, clean, well established, caring, kick-ass place to not only work out in but to learn.”
“The prices are very affordable, the staff is welcoming and the coaches are very knowledgeable, would highly recommend.”
From the reviews
My 14 year old son has been attending this amazing training center for about a month. I am beyond impressed. The gym is very clean and the staff is intentionally nice and welcoming. The coaches/instructors are very professional and very skilled.
Very welcoming and supportive environment. Exceptionally clean and well maintained. A full schedule of times to fit whatever you need. The late morning classes are small and intimate almost like a personal training session.
I have been with Abq Kickboxing since 2008 and I could not be happier. The workouts are amazing, each class is different and challenging on its own level. Not only do I love the workouts but I love the technicality that each coach teaches. More importantly, the staff are really good people and care about their members.
Have been a member here since April 2015. The coaches here have helped adjust my skillset from that of a basement-dwelling softbody to a person who feels more physically competent then is probably good for themselves. Staff are happy to take the time after classes to address questions of students.
New to kickboxing? Start at ABQ Kickboxing & Kali Academy
ABQ Kickboxing & Kali Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 ABQ Kickboxing & Kali Academy
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 when you call. 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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