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Academy of Pensacola
5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Pensacola, Florida
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
- 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 (ages 3–17) — 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 theacademyofpensacola.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (850) 384-2681
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 8–9:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8–9:30 AM, 10–11:30 AM, 12–1 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30–3 PM, 7:30–9 PM |
The classes they run
“I enrolled my son and I can honestly say it’s the best decision I could’ve made for him and his life going forward.”
“They’re always encouraging you’re dreams and are willing to help you and be in your corner whether you’re there for competition training or just the basics.”
“I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a place to train Bjj or Muay Thai to check this place out.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a place to train Bjj or Muay Thai to check this place out.”
“Ju-Jitsu and MMA will change your entire mind and body.”
“10 out of 10 recommend the academy to anyone looking for an excellent place to go and meet new people and train the art of Brazilian jiu jitsu”
What members say
“The Academy is a topnotch place to train in the Pensacola area, with a very experienced and knowledgeable coaching staff, clean mats, and great training partners.”
“Instructor was super welcoming, the guys here are awesome, and techniques taught were great!”
“My son loves the training, and the instructors, his confidence and humility, have grown so much.”
“The Academy is a topnotch place to train in the Pensacola area, with a very experienced and knowledgeable coaching staff, clean mats, and great training partners.”
“My son loves the training, and the instructors, his confidence and humility, have grown so much.”
“Not only are the instructors incredible due to their high level of knowledge they also instill a sense of community and have a really great family vibe.”
From the reviews
It’s been about two years since my original review and things are still amazing. Still 10/10 recommend. (Update Nov 25) I've been taking my son here for about two months now, I absolutely love it. The jujitsu and judo classes are great for the kids. The older kids always help the younger and newer kids.
I was lucky enough to get to drop in here this evening. I’m a purple belt traveling for work in Pensacola. The instructors and technique taught tonight were top notch. Everyone in class was very welcoming, and I’m really grateful they allowed me to drop in.
I was in town for a week and came in to get some training in. I have trained in many gyms and by far The Academy of Pensacola is one of the best facilities I have had the pleasure of training in. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a place to train Bjj or Muay Thai to check this place out.
The Academy is a topnotch place to train in the Pensacola area, with a very experienced and knowledgeable coaching staff, clean mats, and great training partners.
New to kickboxing? Start at Academy of Pensacola
Academy of Pensacola 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 Academy of Pensacola
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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