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AKA MMA & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Arlington, Washington
Mixed martial arts, kickboxing and BJJ school where seasoned athletes and beginners train.
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
- 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
- Website & schedule arlingtonkickboxingacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 425-232-4554
The classes they run
“The kickboxing classes are high-energy and technical, and the BJJ instruction is top-notch with great attention to detail.”
“After having my daughter try taekwondo I decided to have her try jiu jitsu so she could learn real self defense.”
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“They also have a water bag and all means of pads and sparring equipment.”
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
Other martial arts here
“I have traveled the Nation looking for the best MMA Academies and recommend this one to any individual or family searching to reach their potential.”
“AKA is a great place for people who want to compete in grappling, mma, or any type of combat sport, learn self defense, and or get in best shape of their life.”
“AKA is a great place for people who want to compete in grappling, mma, or any type of combat sport, learn self defense, and or get in best shape of their life.”
What members say
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“The kickboxing classes are high-energy and technical, and the BJJ instruction is top-notch with great attention to detail.”
“AKA is a great place for people who want to compete in grappling, mma, or any type of combat sport, learn self defense, and or get in best shape of their life.”
“Our kid loves this place.”
“AKA is a great place for people who want to compete in grappling, mma, or any type of combat sport, learn self defense, and or get in best shape of their life.”
“The facility is clean, the culture is positive, and every class leaves me feeling like I’ve learned something new.”
From the reviews
Great place. They seem to trust people more and are less rigid in what they teach. The BJJ folks are great teachers as they stop and tell you what you're doing wrong and what you can do better. If you don't know what to do in a certain position, just ask and they'll tell you.
I've been a member of a few gyms. Arlington Kickboxing Academy is by far the best. If you are interested in getting is shape, learning self defense or want to get into competition, this is the place. A true family environment with coaches that are patient, helpful and care!
If you're looking for a martial arts, self-defense, or fitness gym, I highly recommend AKA! Super clean with a great class schedule. Landon is an outstanding and respectful coach with a lot of experience. It's an honor to be a part of this community!
Started going here 10-12 years ago with my daughter that was in middle school. Eventually she graduated and moved but I continued coming here. Lots of new faces over the years along with familiar faces from when I first started.
New to kickboxing? Start at AKA MMA & Fitness
AKA MMA & Fitness 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 AKA MMA & Fitness
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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