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Absolute Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 160 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in St. Louis, Missouri
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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule absolutemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 314-664-0466
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I go to classes quite frequently, averaging 3-4 a week for kickboxing and always leave with a great workout and new skills.”
“My kids look forward to seeing friends & growing together with real, positive life enforcing skills taught by amazing mentors.”
“The instructors are awesome with full of knowledge and have created a great system that can help anyone learn with no experience at all.”
“Be ready to work hard, roll, spar, sweat & commit to a better you with amazing people.”
“Even the Muay Thai instructor Eric makes students smile as they sweat.”
Other martial arts here
“Even the Muay Thai instructor Eric makes students smile as they sweat.”
“I joined Absolute mixed martial arts about 4 months ago.”
“Both of my kids have been taking classes here for 3 years (jiu jitsu and karate).”
“Both of my kids have been taking classes here for 3 years (jiu jitsu and karate).”
What members say
“A large student base means there's always a partner to relate with & the staff is welcoming, encouraging hard worth with a family style vibe.”
“I go to classes quite frequently, averaging 3-4 a week for kickboxing and always leave with a great workout and new skills.”
“I go to classes quite frequently, averaging 3-4 a week for kickboxing and always leave with a great workout and new skills.”
“We signed our son up so he would gain self confidence& know how to defend himself.”
“Their extensive skill knowledge ensures a well-rounded learning experience, fostering both discipline and confidence in young martial artists.”
“The instructors are friendly and easy to talk to and so is everyone attending the classes.”
From the reviews
Follow up, years Later: Absolutely amazing experience! My family continues to come each week, enjoying the journey. My kids look forward to seeing friends & growing together with real, positive life enforcing skills taught by amazing mentors. Myself: I've been participating in the jiujitsu programs for years now.
I have been training at Absolute Martial Arts for 5 months now and it has been my best fitness experience period. I have always been a fan of Mixed Martial Arts but did not know how to train, so I called Absolute and scheduled a quick and easy private session to give it a feel, and the owner and head instructor Mr.
I absolutely love this place! After nearly three years of training here, I can't imagine going anywhere else. The owners are incredible and the instruction is top notch. The instructors are clearly passionate about what they do and I've learned so much that it would probably take a whole book to capture it all.
I have been going here for a few months now for kickboxing, and my experience has been more than amazing! When I came to Absolute Martial Arts I was nervous. Taking kickboxing classes and being somewhere other than a gym was a bit out of my comfort zone and new to me.
New to kickboxing? Start at Absolute Martial Arts
Absolute Martial Arts 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 Absolute 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 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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