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AKA San Antonio
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in San Antonio, Texas
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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 5–15) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 akasanantonio.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (210) 251-4957
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“His dedication to the craft and ability to impart complex techniques in an accessible manner make him an exceptional mentor for practitioners at all levels.”
“Under his tutelage, many have achieved significant milestones in their martial arts journey, from earning belts in BJJ to competing successfully in MMA tournaments.”
“Whether you’re training boxing, BJJ, or Muay Thai, this place is top-notch.”
“Whether you’re training boxing, BJJ, or Muay Thai, this place is top-notch.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you’re training boxing, BJJ, or Muay Thai, this place is top-notch.”
“Whether you’re training boxing, BJJ, or Muay Thai, this place is top-notch.”
“This is the best training you will get from a Professor who has been through all the levels of MMA.”
“AKA San Antonio / B South BJJ has an amazingly knowledgeable and experienced trainer, coach, and Professor in Bobby Southworth.”
What members say
“They also have wrestling practices, Coached by an NCAA wrestling Coach! They have great teammates and drilling partners, and the environment is just awesome!”
“Our coach Bobby Southworth is as legit as it gets and has done an amazing job in creating a welcoming, motivating and supportive environment amongst our team here.”
“If you are looking to get into great shape and challenge yourself this is the place to be.”
“Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, training at AKA San Antonio with Coach Southworth is sure to be a transformative and rewarding experience.”
“I’d love to see more women in the gym with me, specifically jiujitsu!”
“Our coach Bobby Southworth is as legit as it gets and has done an amazing job in creating a welcoming, motivating and supportive environment amongst our team here.”
From the reviews
By far the best gym I’ve trained at in all aspects of martial arts! If you are looking to get into great shape and challenge yourself this is the place to be. Bobby does an amazing job breaking down advanced techniques into smaller, digestible easy to understand concepts which help expedite the learning process.
From the moment I walked in I knew I came to the right place. Coach Bobby Southworth is very patient, accepts everyone of different skill levels, and fosters a welcoming environment. All the more experienced students are willing to help out novice’s like me. This is a hidden gem in San Antonio.
Bobby its the best in town talking about MMA. AKA the best academy around the world. Excellent professional career, UFC Camp and grate coach and friend. The one & only! 👊🏼
American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) San Antonio, under the expert guidance of Coach Bobby Southworth, is a premier training facility renowned for its excellence in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
New to kickboxing? Start at AKA San Antonio
AKA San Antonio 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 AKA San Antonio
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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